The UK artists playing Pitchfork 2025
The Best UK Artists at Pitchfork 2025 TNAM Picks across the Pitchfork takeover [Tickets Here] By Isla Mcrobbie 24 October 2025 Pitchfork Music Festival London returns for its fifth edition from 4–8 November 2025. This year includes a Young Label Showcase with Two Shell and Mechatok at HERE at Outernet, plus the new Pitchfork London Selects — a four-day takeover at 93 Feet East spotlighting artists you’ll find across Pitchfork’s weekly new music playlist. A mainstay in London’s cultural calendar, Pitchfork London continues to light up the city with diverse and original programming. The week builds from specially curated weekday events to a full Saturday takeover at the Roundhouse and the renowned Dalston Takeover, spread across five of East London’s most-loved venues. Check out our playlist of all UK residents booked for this year’s events as well as our hot 7 ones to watch below. holybones holybones snuck up on us, sudden, incognito, and supreme. Single-tone narration, babied in the arms birthed by The Streets then revolutionised in the AI-voiced side project of electro artist Vegyn’s Headache (2023), has been crossed out and rewritten once again: less existentialism, more human touch, glossed in palpable synth-funk, but keep the ecstasy to the gram. Cinematic and textural in soundscape, holybones shine through instrumentals so blended they’re deceptively simple. It’s our Human Traffic — the one where Danny Dyer has a beer belly and we fear climate collapse: “Ah, forget it.” Anonymous for now, the London-based group may one day unwrap the mask as the culture cults follow. For now, we remain ravelled in the mystery. For fans of: Headache, Real LiesFriday 7 November – Roundhouse (Studio Theatre) – with Nick León & Loukeman – tickets to this event has now sold out, sign up to join waiting list Lauren Duffus Meteor and NTS Artist Development Programme graduate Lauren Duffus is still smoking from impact since her self-produced EP Can’s Gone Warm (June 2025). The six-track project floats borderless — dark synth and trip-dancehall stitched together with Duffus’ alien, or maybe angel, breath. So silky it’s razor sharp. Adored off the back of this release, the North London talent caught the eye of Miu Miu, performing at Milan Design Week 2025, while also landing coverage from Pitchfork, Crack, and Metal Magazine. For fans of: Malibu, System OlympiaSaturday 8 November – Roundhouse (Studio Theatre) – with Beatrice Dillon & Elaine Howley Deathcrash Deathcrash bleeds through the feeling of “You Went Away”, room-corner, isolated slowcore. Having toured with Codeine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and fellow South-Londoners Black Country, New Road, the four-piece stand firmly in the alt/post-rock continuum.Playing with a dazzle of melancholy numbness, surprising cloud-cracks of hope-core shine through amid the bleak drones — 2022’s What To Do, for example. “I was terrified to tour again but it’s going great. The band I have are fantastic, and the drummer is my best friend for like 20 years or more. Um, all the shows have been selling out and… it’s fantastic.” Encapsulated in live performance, the band’s most recent manifestation came in the form of their 2023 extended album Less+, which garnered a respectable 7.1 from Pitchfork. With a slot on the 2025 lineup, the horizons of deathcrash, at least from the commentator’s view, are blue. For fans of: DusterWednesday 5 November – KOKO – with Divide and Dissolve Jadasea Lofi, sub-dust crackles spin through 2024’s folder 3, the third instalment from Peckham dashboard rapper Jadasea. He’s earned recognition for his paper-mâché sampling style — snippets and textures reminiscent of East Coast mid-’90s production. Humble within an extensive peer collective, Jadasea has credited Earl Sweatshirt (the pair currently on tour), Wiki, and MIKE as inspirations and collaborators, alongside a colourful history as a founding member of the Sub Luna City collective with Jesse James Solomon and Edgar the Beatmaker — better known as King Krule. This is “roll down the windows to let the smoke out” music. Jadasea isn’t in a rush; he’s said he enjoys creating more in the crib than the studio — a truth that seeps into his lyrical ease and intimacy. For fans of: Earl Sweatshirt, Wiki, MIKEThursday 6 November – Colour Factory – 10K Global x Pitchfork London with duendita, Niontay, Anysia Kym & more Sydney Minsky Sargeant You may recognise Sydney Minsky Sargeant (‘Syd’) as the frontman of electronic post-punk success Working Men’s Club, however winds seemingly shifted as the Yorkshire singer-songwriter, composer and producer traded city streets for green grass in his long-anticipated woollen album Lunga (Sep 2025). It’s a soft hamper approach of sincerity left on the doorstep — unimposing yet powerfully thoughtful — a tale of adolescence to adulthood with tracks that had ink to paper when he was just 14 years old. At just 23, this feels like a homecoming for the artist — breathing space with birdsong, but still the abuse of intrusive insecurity that comes with the realisation of parallel versions of oneself and past lives lost in early adulthood. The body of work takes natural progression before calling the curtains on New Day, a final entry of faith placed in a greater plan — and I can certainly agree on a bright future ahead. For fans of: Bill Callahan, Mazzy StarFriday 7 November – 93 Feet East – Pitchfork London Selects Just For Fun Just For Fun is a twinkling, experimental electronica fuck-you club-escapade from Charlotte Boyle (Elphi) and Neave Applebaum. Having debuted their first live show in March 2025, the duo has already triumphed, appearing on posters for The Great Escape Festival, All Points East (alongside George Clanton), and, of course, Pitchfork Festival, with self-hosted 2000s-alt-Brit-culture basement parties wedged in between. Zest-hot, la seda production JFF lets bubbles burst from the champagne bottle as Boyle takes any flat surface for a dancefloor. Euphoria meets crying in the bathroom; chaos becomes the story across their current singles “Boys” and “Catch Me If You Can.” For fans of: The Dare, Charli XCXSaturday 8 November – Multiple Venues, Dalston – Pitchfork London
RALLY Festival 2025 Ones to Watch
RALLY 2025 Ones to Watch Our top picks from one of the best London festivals this year [Ticket Link Here] 21 August 2025 By Caitlin Taylor Last year RALLY arguably had one of the best festival lineups and this year is no different. If you’re in the know or desperately want to be, this is the festival for you. Merging alternative and electronic sounds, from indie rock veterans Porridge Radio to party-focused newcomers Bassvictim. If you studied art at Camberwell, spend nights at the Nags Head, are a regular at Ormside or just grew up watching Skins – this one’s for you. BASSVICTIM Instagram A duo who met in Berlin and formed outside of Peckham Audio, Ike and Maria have been making music since 2023. Both their EPs have been named after their self-defined invented genre Basspunk, a mix of EDM, electroclash, hyperpop and indie sleaze sounds. Cool party music. ASTRID SONNE Instagram Danish singer Astrid Sonne’s lyrics are simple but touching, raw and stripped back, paired with creative and layered instrumentation influenced by her classical training. “Do you wanna” has been stuck in my head for months. MOIN Instagram A real mish-mash of genres, MOIN are a trio made up of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews from Raime with the added talents of Valentina Magaletti on percussion. Their most recent EP was just released in June and features an incredible spoken word opening track featuring Sophia Al-Maria’s voice. Really interesting and creative stuff. TAAHLIAH “I wanna be a star, simple as that” is how Glaswegian artist Taahliah opens her 2024 album Gramarye. She’s versatile and fun, an impressive DJ and producer who also manages to remain emotionally vulnerable within her poetic lyrics. PORRIDGE RADIO Instagram If there’s any reason to attend, you need to come in order to catch Porridge Radio at one of their last ever gigs. I am personally incredibly devastated about the whole ordeal and probably go on about it too much, but still, it’s very sad. Their 2020 album ‘Every Bad’ is one of my all time favorites and their 2024 release ‘Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’ is equally special. You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆
LIDO 2025 – Weekend 2 Ones to Watch
OUTBREAK 2025 Ones to Watch – LIDO Weekend 2 Weekend one was a success, and weekend two looks to be even greater. 15 June 2025 By Caitlin Taylor We missed LIDO weekend one, don’t remind us. The Jamie XX and Skrillex B2B out the sound desk and Massive Attack’s statements have been the talk of the town for the last week so there was no way we were missing this coming weekend. With 3 days of drastically different sounds, there’s truly something here for everyone. FRIDAY 13th JUNE – OUTBREAK Kumo 99 2:35pm @ Stage 2 Starting off strong, Kumo 99 are the first to take the stage at Outbreak. They’re high energy, a brilliant blend of punk and electronic. Check out their Coachella set from earlier this year if you want a taster. My only complaint is that they’re on way too early, but you can catch them later at Colour Factory too. feeble little horse 3:40pm @ The Club If you’ve not heard of this indie rock group, they just gave a banging performance at Primavera and have been backed by So Young so you know they’re cool. Perfect for fans of Pavement or Pixies. Jane Remover 4:40pm @ The Club Hyper and intense, Jane’s music is perfect to get you ready for the hardcore stuff happening later on. If you’ve been enjoying 2Hollis’s recent releases, this is one for you. SATURDAY 14th JUNE – PARTY GIRL The Japanese House 5:45pm @ Main Stage A veteran of queer indie music, she hit the mainstream last year after appearing as a feature on Charli XCX’s Brat remix album and collaborating with Fred Again. Her solo stuff is where she truly shines though, give her last album ‘In The End It Always Does’ a proper listen. Rose Gray 6pm @ The Club Well on her way to being the new it girl, Rose Gray just released her debut album this past January. She’s 2025’s answer to Kylie Minogue with super fun, catchy beats that’ll get stuck in your head. Not one to miss. SUNDAY 15th JUNE Pip Millett I have loved Pip Millett since 2018, she’s truly a special artist. Smooth RnB with cheeky lyrics, her latest single ‘Tell Jimmy I’m Fine’ is a perfect example. Clementine Douglas A truly brilliant dance vocalist who’s featured on tracks with juggernauts including David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Chase and Status. If you love a strong voice and catchy hooks, Clementine is definitely one to add to your must-sees. Wasia Project This sibling duo started making music in their teens and have now grown as artists, making thoughtful and delicate tracks with a focus on instrumentation. They’re still early in their careers, and one to check out if you’re a fan of music that feels genuine. You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆
Our CROSS THE TRACKS 2025 Top Picks:
Our CROSS THE TRACKS 2025 Top Picks: Can’t wait for Cross The Tracks on Sunday? These are our must-sees. By Caitlin Taylor I still count Cross the Tracks 2022 as maybe my favourite festival experience ever so here’s hoping this year is more of the same. I’m not sure where else you’ll find a lineup this talented – Ezra Collective, Jordan Rakei, Michael Kiwanuka and Free Nationals all in one place. We’ve picked out a few of our favourites you should give a listen to before the headliners, maybe you’ll find a few new favorites. ESSENCE MARTINS – 12:05 pm @ The Caboose Stage We were early fans of Essence Martins here at TNAM, and she’s only grown greater as time has progressed. Her new album Sleeping On It showcases her talent as a singer/songwriter with relatable lyrics that’ll leave you reminiscing about your last breakup. Delicate and peaceful, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. FABIANA PALLADINO – 2:20 pm @ Locomotion Stage We’re all for bringing disco back in 2025, and it’s something Fabiana Palladino has been doing over the past year. Her critically acclaimed self-titled album set her apart from your typical pop act with funky beats and smooth vocals. We caught her last year at RALLY, and again at All Points East where she performed with the legendary Jai Paul, a regular collaborator of hers. NIA SMITH – 2:15 pm @ D-Railed Stage Nia Smith is perfect for a festival like Cross The Tracks. A singer/songwriter with a reggae influence and strong soul sound, she seems moments away from blowing up to Jorja Smith levels. Last year she performed at SZA’s Hyde Park takeover despite only having released her first song on streaming services a month before. Catch her before she hits the main stage. JGRREY – 1:30 pm @ Mainline Stage JGrrey is one of my absolute personal favourites. Her first release For Keeps in 2019 is still a regular play and her newest album If Not Now? Is equally as good. She’s still a leading force in the London RnB scene despite putting nothing on streaming for the past 2 years. Hopefully, her appearance at Cross The Tracks will set the stage for some new releases..? LULU. – 12:30 pm @ Mainline Stage LULU. (the full stop is intentional!) is another artist who only started releasing music very recently but is already selling out headline shows. Her music draws inspiration from her childhood growing up in the church and her love for afrobeats, the perfect music to dance to in the sun with your friends. It’s rare to find music that feels so genuine and uplifting – we’re excited to see her on stage! You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆