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OCULATE UK: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

2024 is coming to an end. Perhaps a relief for some… but one thing can be said for this year; there were some INCREDIBLE albums released.

DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH THE SURPRISE EP ‘I INVENTED GRIME’

Dizzee Rascal, one of Grime’s most iconic figures, has dropped a surprise EP ' Invented Grime. The four-track project is a sharp return to

READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON

Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,

NIKO B RETURNS WITH ANOTHER DOSE OF HIS SIGNATURE SOUND IN ‘JUST CALL ME’

Milton Keynes' most charming export, Niko B, is back with another dose of his signature mix of humour, wit, and unfiltered storytelling.

TYLER, THE CREATOR DELIVERS ‘CHROMAKOPIA’: A MASTERFUL AND CONFESSIONAL ODYSSEY

Tyler, the Creator has officially dropped Chromakopia, his much-anticipated follow-up to Call Me If You Get Lost.

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DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH THE SURPRISE EP ‘I INVENTED GRIME’

Dizzee Rascal, one of Grime’s most iconic figures, has dropped a surprise EP ' Invented Grime. The four-track project is a sharp return to

IN THE CROWD: NIKO B @ BELGRAVE HALL, LEEDS - 06.12.24

If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next

WITCH POST RELEASE THEIR FOLLOW ON SINGLE 'RUST'

Witch Post, the collaborative project of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, release their second single, Rust. Combining their distinct musical

REUBEN AZIZ ENDS HIS STANDOUT YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF 'ALWAYS COME BACK'

Reuben Aziz releases Always Come Back, a self-produced rap-heavy track showcasing his versatility and personal storytelling.

KREPT DROPS 'NALA'S SONG' AHEAD OF 'YOUNG KINGZ II'

Krept, half of the rap duo Krept & Konan, releases "Nala’s Song," a heartfelt track dedicated to his daughter, Nala.

READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON

Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,

ULTRAVIVIDPINK UNVEILS DEBUT EP 'ULTRA' SHOWCASING A MESMERISING JOURNEY THROUGH LOVE, LUST, AND SELF-WORTH

West London’s ultravividpink makes a bold statement with her debut EP ULTRA. Exploring themes of heartbreak, self-worth, and identity,

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BELLZZZ AND HER DEBUT SINGLE "PLASTIC UNICORNS"

Emerging artist Bellzzz makes a striking entrance into the music scene with her debut single, "Plastic Unicorns."

MIRAA MAY MAKES A POWERFUL STATEMENT WITH THE SURPRISE EP "KIND REGARDS"

London-based, Algerian-born singer-songwriter Miraa May unveils her surprise 6-track EP “Kind Regards"

JAY PRINCE SHINES ON HIS LATEST SINGLE "NEW DAY"

East London's Jay Prince is back with “New Day,” a soulful anthem of renewal and resilience.

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IN THE CROWD: NIKO B @ BELGRAVE HALL, LEEDS - 06.12.24

If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next

WITCH POST RELEASE THEIR FOLLOW ON SINGLE 'RUST'

Witch Post, the collaborative project of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, release their second single, Rust. Combining their distinct musical

REUBEN AZIZ ENDS HIS STANDOUT YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF 'ALWAYS COME BACK'

Reuben Aziz releases Always Come Back, a self-produced rap-heavy track showcasing his versatility and personal storytelling.

NOCUI’S DEBUT ALBUM 'ITALIAN ROBOT' TAKES LISTENERS ON A RETRO-FUTURISTIC JOURNEY

NOCUI’s debut album Italian Robot blends electronic beats, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and introspective storytelling to explore humanity

ULTRAVIVIDPINK UNVEILS DEBUT EP 'ULTRA' SHOWCASING A MESMERISING JOURNEY THROUGH LOVE, LUST, AND SELF-WORTH

West London’s ultravividpink makes a bold statement with her debut EP ULTRA. Exploring themes of heartbreak, self-worth, and identity,

VEVO UNVEILS THEIR "DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH" 2025 LIST

Vevo’s "DSCVR Artists to Watch" 2025 campaign introduces a carefully selected lineup of global talent poised to dominate the music scene.

JAY PRINCE SHINES ON HIS LATEST SINGLE "NEW DAY"

East London's Jay Prince is back with “New Day,” a soulful anthem of renewal and resilience.

LAUREL SMITH DROPS ICY NEW SINGLE "SNOW QUEEN"

North London’s rising alt-pop provocateur Laurel Smith is back with her latest single, “Snow Queen.”

MOLE RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE SINGLE “DALAI LAMA”

Following his standout debut “No Typos,” South-West London’s rising rap talent Mole is back with his sophomore single, “Dalai Lama.”

ANANYA MARKED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH POWERFUL SINGLE “HAPPY”

Rising Zimbabwean pop artist and London-based creative Ananya returns with her poignant new single “Happy,” a heartfelt track released

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KEL P AND WANDE COAL DROP NEW SINGLE ‘OLD SOLDIER’

Grammy-winning producer Kel-P and Afrobeats icon Wande Coal have released their new single, Old Soldier. This energetic track marks Wande’s

NOCUI’S DEBUT ALBUM 'ITALIAN ROBOT' TAKES LISTENERS ON A RETRO-FUTURISTIC JOURNEY

NOCUI’s debut album Italian Robot blends electronic beats, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and introspective storytelling to explore humanity

ANANYA MARKED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH POWERFUL SINGLE “HAPPY”

Rising Zimbabwean pop artist and London-based creative Ananya returns with her poignant new single “Happy,” a heartfelt track released

DUST DROP NEW TRACK "NEW HIGH" AS THEY HIT LONDON WITH INTERPOL

Australia’s post-punk powerhouse dust is back with a gripping new track, "New High," released just in time for their much-anticipated

PRETTY GIRL RELEASES AN EMOTIONAL CLUB HIT CELEBRATING MOVEMENT AND MEMORY

The Melbourne-born, London-based Producer and DJ Reflects on Moving Forward in a Hypnotic Dance Track.

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OCULATE UK: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

2024 is coming to an end. Perhaps a relief for some… but one thing can be said for this year; there were some INCREDIBLE albums released.

DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH THE SURPRISE EP ‘I INVENTED GRIME’

Dizzee Rascal, one of Grime’s most iconic figures, has dropped a surprise EP ' Invented Grime. The four-track project is a sharp return to

IN THE CROWD: NIKO B @ BELGRAVE HALL, LEEDS - 06.12.24

If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next

KEL P AND WANDE COAL DROP NEW SINGLE ‘OLD SOLDIER’

Grammy-winning producer Kel-P and Afrobeats icon Wande Coal have released their new single, Old Soldier. This energetic track marks Wande’s

WITCH POST RELEASE THEIR FOLLOW ON SINGLE 'RUST'

Witch Post, the collaborative project of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, release their second single, Rust. Combining their distinct musical

REUBEN AZIZ ENDS HIS STANDOUT YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF 'ALWAYS COME BACK'

Reuben Aziz releases Always Come Back, a self-produced rap-heavy track showcasing his versatility and personal storytelling.

KREPT DROPS 'NALA'S SONG' AHEAD OF 'YOUNG KINGZ II'

Krept, half of the rap duo Krept & Konan, releases "Nala’s Song," a heartfelt track dedicated to his daughter, Nala.

READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON

Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,

NOCUI’S DEBUT ALBUM 'ITALIAN ROBOT' TAKES LISTENERS ON A RETRO-FUTURISTIC JOURNEY

NOCUI’s debut album Italian Robot blends electronic beats, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and introspective storytelling to explore humanity

ULTRAVIVIDPINK UNVEILS DEBUT EP 'ULTRA' SHOWCASING A MESMERISING JOURNEY THROUGH LOVE, LUST, AND SELF-WORTH

West London’s ultravividpink makes a bold statement with her debut EP ULTRA. Exploring themes of heartbreak, self-worth, and identity,

VEVO UNVEILS THEIR "DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH" 2025 LIST

Vevo’s "DSCVR Artists to Watch" 2025 campaign introduces a carefully selected lineup of global talent poised to dominate the music scene.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BELLZZZ AND HER DEBUT SINGLE "PLASTIC UNICORNS"

Emerging artist Bellzzz makes a striking entrance into the music scene with her debut single, "Plastic Unicorns."

MIRAA MAY MAKES A POWERFUL STATEMENT WITH THE SURPRISE EP "KIND REGARDS"

London-based, Algerian-born singer-songwriter Miraa May unveils her surprise 6-track EP “Kind Regards"

JAY PRINCE SHINES ON HIS LATEST SINGLE "NEW DAY"

East London's Jay Prince is back with “New Day,” a soulful anthem of renewal and resilience.

LAUREL SMITH DROPS ICY NEW SINGLE "SNOW QUEEN"

North London’s rising alt-pop provocateur Laurel Smith is back with her latest single, “Snow Queen.”

MOLE RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE SINGLE “DALAI LAMA”

Following his standout debut “No Typos,” South-West London’s rising rap talent Mole is back with his sophomore single, “Dalai Lama.”

GRACEY REWINDS TIME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BACK TO THEN’

GRACEY’s name has become synonymous with pop brilliance, and her latest release, ‘Back To Then,’ is a striking testament to her artistry.

ANANYA MARKED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH POWERFUL SINGLE “HAPPY”

Rising Zimbabwean pop artist and London-based creative Ananya returns with her poignant new single “Happy,” a heartfelt track released

CLAUDIA VALENTINA MAKES A STATEMENT WITH NEW SINGLE “DIAMONDS ON MY TEETH”

Claudia Valentina is proving why she’s an artist to watch with the release of her powerful new single, “Diamonds On My Teeth.”

LOLA MOXOM LIGHTS UP THE UK R&B SCENE WITH “TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS”

At just 19 years old, Lola Moxom is already shaping up to be a transformative force in the UK R&B scene.

NIKO B RETURNS WITH ANOTHER DOSE OF HIS SIGNATURE SOUND IN ‘JUST CALL ME’

Milton Keynes' most charming export, Niko B, is back with another dose of his signature mix of humour, wit, and unfiltered storytelling.

BOU, KANINE, AND IRAH LIGHT UP THE SCENE WITH NEW SINGLE “WICKED & DARK”

Award-winning Manchester-based Algerian DJ and producer Bou has unleashed his latest single, “Wicked & Dark,” a collaboration with fellow

SHERELLE AND CLIPZ UNITE ON ‘MEET ME AT THE TEMPLE’ FOR A JUNGLE MASTERCLASS

SHERELLE and CLIPZ have joined forces for an exhilarating new track, "MEET ME AT THE TEMPLE." The 160bpm jungle-inspired roller

SOFY ANNOUNCES 2025 HEADLINE TOUR AND SCALA SHOW

As the year winds down, alt-pop sensation SOFY is turning up the heat, announcing her largest headline tour to date for April 2025.

NORTH LONDON’S RISING STAR CHY CARTIER SILENCES THE COMPETITION WITH "SHUSH"

North London’s rap scene continues to thrive, with Chy Cartier standing out as one of its brightest emerging talents.

PA SALIEU 'AFRIKAN ALIEN': A TRIUMPH OF RESILIENCE AND EVOLUTION

Pa Salieu has made a triumphant return with Afrikan Alien, his latest mixtape that not only cements his place as a boundary-pushing artist

MAHALIA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘PICK UP THE PACE’ FEATURING BAYKA

Mahalia is back, and she’s bringing the heat with her latest single, Pick Up the Pace, featuring Jamaican sensation Bayka.

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2025: GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN, AND KORN

Download Festival 2025 has announced Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn as headliners for its June 13-15 event, marking the first time

OUTBREAK FEST ANNOUNCE TWO CITY EXPANSION FOR 2025 AS THEY HIT MANCHESTER AND LONDON

Following a sold-out 2024 edition at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Outbreak Fest is expanding its reach for 2025 with an exciting

DUST DROP NEW TRACK "NEW HIGH" AS THEY HIT LONDON WITH INTERPOL

Australia’s post-punk powerhouse dust is back with a gripping new track, "New High," released just in time for their much-anticipated

SOPHIE FAITH DROPS A BOLD JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE, LOVE, AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE FORM OF SOULFUL EP ‘HOLD MY DRINK, WATCH THIS’

Sophie Faith returns with ‘Hold My Drink, Watch This’, a six-track EP that takes listeners on an intimate journey through her life in all

PRETTY GIRL RELEASES AN EMOTIONAL CLUB HIT CELEBRATING MOVEMENT AND MEMORY

The Melbourne-born, London-based Producer and DJ Reflects on Moving Forward in a Hypnotic Dance Track.

NE-O UNLEASHES ANTICIPATED ‘VET’ AFTER A MASSIVE YEAR ON STAGE

Newcastle’s Rising Rap Talent NE-O Drops High-Energy Single Following Epic Festival Summer.

FINCHES RELEASE POWERFUL ROCK ANTHEM ON FRIENDSHIP AND GROWTH ‘ALL MY FRIENDS’

UK Indie Rockers Finches Drop Catchy, Emotionally Charged Track Produced by Gordon Raphael.

NAINA LAUNCHES PRODUCER CAREER WITH NEW SINGLE ‘I’D RATHER BE HERE (THAN ANYWHERE WITH YOU)’

After over a decade in music, DJing, and radio, NAINA is stepping into the spotlight as a producer with her debut single

TOMMY SAINT RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BILLIE JEAN,’ SHOWCASING CINEMATIC ALTERNATIVE HIP HOP VISION

North London’s Tommy Saint, a rising artist in the alternative hip hop and R&B scene, returns with his latest single, “billie jean”.

BLUSHER UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY NEW,” CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, AND NEW BEGINNINGS

Melbourne-based trio Blusher - comprised of Jade, Lauren, and Miranda - have just shared their final single of the year, “Somebody New.”

LEO BHANJI RETURNS WITH NEW EP ‘SHELL,’ RELEASING NOVEMBER 29TH

After three years of quietly evolving his craft, London-based artist Leo Bhanji is ready to unveil his latest project, ‘Shell,’ an EP set

BETH MCKENZIE SHARES POWERFUL NEW VIDEO FOR 'INSIDE OUT' AHEAD OF DEBUT EP

Beth McKenzie continues her rise as one of the UK’s newest promising pop talents with the release of her deeply emotional new video

ROSE GRAY DROPS NEW SINGLE ‘WET & WILD’ AHEAD OF JANUARY ALBUM RELEASE

Rose Gray continues to heat up the dance-pop scene with her latest single, Wet & Wild.

NEVMORE RETURNS WITH WHIMSICAL CHARM SIDE B OFFERING A HOMAGE TO OLD-SCHOOL BOOM BAP AND CHILLED VIBES

Nevmore returns with 'Whimsical Charm Side B', a four-track EP honouring boom bap and chill vibes.

LOUIS DUNFORD ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘BE LUCKY’ WITH RELEASE SET FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Storyteller of the North London streets Louis Dunford is set to release his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Be Lucky’, on February 14.

BARRY CAN’T SWIM TO HEADLINE ALL POINTS EAST 2025 FOR HIS ONLY LONDON SHOW

Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim is set to make waves in 2025 as he headlines All Points East on August 22nd, marking his only London show

CELESTE RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘THIS IS WHO I AM’ CREATING A POWERFUL DECLARATION OF IDENTITY

UK soul sensation Celeste is back, and she’s bringing a renewed sense of purpose with her.

BRICK LANE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025: HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR A MUSICAL SPECTACLE

The energy of UK jazz has never been stronger, and Brick Lane Jazz Festival is taking things to a whole new level.

FIRST THREE NO FLASH: SAM TOMPKINS @ O2 RITZ, MANCHESTER - 02.11.2024

Emerging as a compelling new voice in the UK, Sam Tompkins brought a night of raw, emotional energy to Manchester’s O2 Ritz, captivating

JESHI ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘AIRBAG WOKE ME UP’ WITH THE RELEASE OF ‘SAINT OR SINNER’

UK rapper Jeshi is set to kick off 2025 with a bang. His new album, ‘Airbag Woke Me Up’, is set to arrive in January.

WIDE AWAKE FESTIVAL 2025 SET TO MAKE WAVES WITH KNEECAP, CMAT, AND A STELLAR LINEUP

Wide Awake Festival 2025 promises a stellar lineup featuring Irish rap trio Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher, and a variety of eclectic acts.

GIRLS DON'T SYNC UNLEASH THEIR DEBUT SINGLE 'COME THRU' ON NEW FOURMATION RECORDS

Girls Don’t Sync launch their debut single, “Come Thru,” on their new label Fourmation Records, kicking off their Fourmation tour.

KREPT & KONAN RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS WITH “SMOOTH LOVIN” FEATURING POPCAAN

British rap royalty Krept & Konan have just dropped Smooth Lovin, an Afrobeat and dancehall-inspired single featuring Jamaican sensation