We break down the 10 artists on our radar to watch out for in 2023, from upcoming Nashville talent to burgeoning TikTok stars.
10. Chappell Roan
For fans of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and fletcher, comes new breakout talent Chappell Roan (she opened for the two latter artists this year). The stunning viral hit ‘Casual’ went viral on TikTok – but don’t discredit it for a viral moment – there’s real depth and punch to her songwriting that packs an emotional hit.
Listen to: Casual
9. Hemlocke Springs
There’s something unique and special about Hemlocke Springs that makes her one of the most likeable voices to have emerged of late. With only two tracks to be released so far, we have high hopes, 2023 will be full of legions more music from the singer. The music is glorious, 80s styled pop music at its best – and it is delightfully charming.
Listen to: Girlfriend
8. Raffaella
We’re not ashamed to admit our love already for Raffaella – it’s joyful, effervescent pop music that will have you reaching for your Scooby Doos, Tamagotchis and jelly shoes to fully experience this nostalgic infused pop explosion.
Listen to: Blonde
7. Jackson Dean
When Jackson Dean released Greenbroke, there were glimmers of magic littered throughout the project – those songs have staying power. The magic has not gone unnoticed, with opening spots for the likes of Miranda Lambert amongst others.
Listen to: Don’t Take Much
6. Kim Petras
Think you’ve heard of Kim Petras? She’s the one featured on one of the most widely distributed tracks of the moment – her collaboration with Sam Smith – making her the first openly transgender artist with a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. She’s finally getting the attention she deserves and hopefully this is just the start of a growing acclaim for her name.
5. Samia
Samia offers pure poetry in her plaintive, emotional tracks that will have you wanting to wallow in your emotions for weeks to come. With an album to come in 2023 – honey – she seems poised to dominate legions of fans, who will pore over her lyrics throughout the duration of the year to come.
Listen to: Kill Her Freak Out
3. Caity Baser
There’s something about Caity Baser’s no nonsense candour that is reminiscent of a young Lily Allen – with her slew of references, she’s hard to resist and we give up trying in 2023.
2. Ashley Cooke
Currently holding the No. 1 spot on the iTunes chart, Ashley Cooke has had a year. Now, with the force of her fans behind her, this seems to just be the start for this delightfully charming Nashville star.
1.Flo
Given their win at the BRITs for the Rising Star Award, Flo are a widely publicised secret – but this seems to just scratch the surface of what this three-piece duo are capable of, with 2023 set to shine bright for this dynamic trio.
Listen to: Immature
