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@bbcradio1 have announced their R1 Dance Future Stars for 2025, with the Listen Up radio team representing @joshbakermusic, @azzecca and @emi1ymakis.

@sarahstory - “One of the most exciting names in British house music for 2025. His music is classy, has great hooks, and is earning fans throughout the UK. This is only the beginning for Josh Baker!”

@ariellefree - “Azzecca has already found the respect and adoration of dedicated dance fans and her peers. Her sound is a melting pot of goth, acid house, moody melodies and a fiery attitude!”

@charlieteedj - “There are artists that are talented, and then there are artists that fully captivate you with their innate effervescent star quality. Emily is one of those rare artists”

Lock into Sarah, Arielle and Charlie’s shows for studio sessions, interviews and guest mixes from their Future Stars!

@bbcradio1 have announced their R1 Dance Future Stars for 2025, with the Listen Up radio team representing @joshbakermusic, @azzecca and @emi1ymakis.

@sarahstory - “One of the most exciting names in British house music for 2025. His music is classy, has great hooks, and is earning fans throughout the UK. This is only the beginning for Josh Baker!”

@ariellefree - “Azzecca has already found the respect and adoration of dedicated dance fans and her peers. Her sound is a melting pot of goth, acid house, moody melodies and a fiery attitude!”

@charlieteedj - “There are artists that are talented, and then there are artists that fully captivate you with their innate effervescent star quality. Emily is one of those rare artists”

Lock into Sarah, Arielle and Charlie’s shows for studio sessions, interviews and guest mixes from their Future Stars!

LU radio hitting the ground running in 2025! 📻

@dombresky
@linska
@dannyhowarddj
@joshwauk
@ahadadreamx
@champion_dj
@logan_olm
@camdencoxmusic
@esseluk
@blamealexmills
@ki.slash.ki
@stormmollison
@chrystal.archives
@notion_dj
@zerb
@tydollasign
@wizkhalifa
@wearepunctual
@aikomusic
@riordan.uk
@eatseverything
@gardnauk
@morganseatree_music
@florenceandthemachine
@itshillshouse

LU radio hitting the ground running in 2025! 📻

@dombresky
@linska
@dannyhowarddj
@joshwauk
@ahadadreamx
@champion_dj
@logan_olm
@camdencoxmusic
@esseluk
@blamealexmills
@ki.slash.ki
@stormmollison
@chrystal.archives
@notion_dj
@zerb
@tydollasign
@wizkhalifa
@wearepunctual
@aikomusic
@riordan.uk
@eatseverything
@gardnauk
@morganseatree_music
@florenceandthemachine
@itshillshouse

Big ups to @sammyvirji who has been named one of Amazon Music’s ‘2025 Artists to Watch’! ⭐️

This follows a landmark year for the UKG powerhouse, featuring a packed-out set at Glastonbury, a string of hit releases, and a spot on Mixmag’s ‘DJ’s Who Defined the Year'.

On featuring in the list Sammy said, “I’m gassed to be one of Amazon Music’s Artists to Watch this year! I’m so grateful for all the love I’ve received recently, and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming in 2025!”

Big ups to @sammyvirji who has been named one of Amazon Music’s ‘2025 Artists to Watch’! ⭐️

This follows a landmark year for the UKG powerhouse, featuring a packed-out set at Glastonbury, a string of hit releases, and a spot on Mixmag’s ‘DJ’s Who Defined the Year'.

On featuring in the list Sammy said, “I’m gassed to be one of Amazon Music’s Artists to Watch this year! I’m so grateful for all the love I’ve received recently, and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming in 2025!”

Looking back at our December highlights - the Christmas break treated our radio team well!

@domdolla
@tovelo
@djzinc
@shermanology
@morganseatree_music
@florenceandthemachine
@luude
@killowen_
@5onger
@dadajones
@shapeshq
@antslive
@dombresky
@iamhitty
@karenharding
@followthefishtv
@wearearco
@maxdeanmusic
@nafesmallz
@timbaland
@ahadadreamx
@nikki__nair

Looking back at our December highlights - the Christmas break treated our radio team well!

@domdolla
@tovelo
@djzinc
@shermanology
@morganseatree_music
@florenceandthemachine
@luude
@killowen_
@5onger
@dadajones
@shapeshq
@antslive
@dombresky
@iamhitty
@karenharding
@followthefishtv
@wearearco
@maxdeanmusic
@nafesmallz
@timbaland
@ahadadreamx
@nikki__nair

Huge congratulations are in order to both @sammyvirji and @girlsdontsync who have been named in @mixmag 's list of 'DJs Who Defined the Year' 🏆

2024 has been a momentous year for both acts packed full with shows, tours and new releases.

Read the full article over on @mixmag !

Huge congratulations are in order to both @sammyvirji and @girlsdontsync who have been named in @mixmag 's list of 'DJs Who Defined the Year' 🏆

2024 has been a momentous year for both acts packed full with shows, tours and new releases.

Read the full article over on @mixmag !

DJ, producer, label head and promoter @hardtantoine recently spoke to @tunesandwings to share his favourite spots in West London ranging from restaurants to record stores, in this London Electronic Music Travel Guide ✨

Check out all of Hardt's recommendations over on tunes & wings' website!

DJ, producer, label head and promoter @hardtantoine recently spoke to @tunesandwings to share his favourite spots in West London ranging from restaurants to record stores, in this London Electronic Music Travel Guide ✨

Check out all of Hardt's recommendations over on tunes & wings' website!

@capitaldance have launched their Jam Hot Record of The Year award for 2024 - with 15 of the 47 Jam Hot’s this year belonging to Listen Up artists.

Voting is now open - closing Friday the 13th with @mistajam crowning your #1 Friday the 20th.

https://win.capitaldance.com/jam-hot-record-2024/

@adamport
@adventuresofsteviev
@benhemsley_
@camila_cabello
@casso.wav
@charlottehaining
@itschenai
@chrystal.archives
@delilahofficial
@disciples
@domdolla
@eatseverything
@headieone
@jameshurrmusic
@jazzyofficial__
@jodieharsh
@kathybrowndiva
@keinemusikcrue
@malikoa
@djmarkknight
@pawsaofficial
@silkmusicuk
@solardosound
@stevieappleton
@stryv
@tovelo
@thisiswh0

@capitaldance have launched their Jam Hot Record of The Year award for 2024 - with 15 of the 47 Jam Hot’s this year belonging to Listen Up artists.

Voting is now open - closing Friday the 13th with @mistajam crowning your #1 Friday the 20th.

https://win.capitaldance.com/jam-hot-record-2024/

@adamport
@adventuresofsteviev
@benhemsley_
@camila_cabello
@casso.wav
@charlottehaining
@itschenai
@chrystal.archives
@delilahofficial
@disciples
@domdolla
@eatseverything
@headieone
@jameshurrmusic
@jazzyofficial__
@jodieharsh
@kathybrowndiva
@keinemusikcrue
@malikoa
@djmarkknight
@pawsaofficial
@silkmusicuk
@solardosound
@stevieappleton
@stryv
@tovelo
@thisiswh0

@offaiah sat down with @emergingheadliner following a stellar year of releases including his recent singles 'Loco' and 'Take the Pressure'

Head over to Headliner online to read the full article and listen to OFFAIAH's The Mix Room podcast episode on Headliner Radio 🔗

@offaiah sat down with @emergingheadliner following a stellar year of releases including his recent singles 'Loco' and 'Take the Pressure'

Head over to Headliner online to read the full article and listen to OFFAIAH's The Mix Room podcast episode on Headliner Radio 🔗

@Oppidan dropping her latest banger 'UNTITLED SINES' off her new EP out today ‼️

#oppidan #ukg #dancemusic #ukgarage

@Oppidan dropping her latest banger 'UNTITLED SINES' off her new EP out today ‼️

#oppidan #ukg #dancemusic #ukgarage

@PROSPA playing their latest single 'This Rhythm' at their iconic @circolocorecords set from the Great Pyramids of Giza 🧨

#prospa #circoloco #pyramids #ibiza #housemusic #house #pyramids #giza

@PROSPA playing their latest single 'This Rhythm' at their iconic @circolocorecords set from the Great Pyramids of Giza 🧨

#prospa #circoloco #pyramids #ibiza #housemusic #house #pyramids #giza

Closing out a busy November for the LU radio team! Swipe for all the features 📻🔥

@pawsaofficial
@adventuresofsteviev
@domdolla
@tovelo
@raye
@sammyvirji
@interplanetary_criminal93
@haylasings
@eatseverything
@gardnauk
@jayahadadream
@joshbakermusic
@maxdeanmusic
@nafesmallz
@timbaland
@jamiejonesmusic
@miluhska
@francismercier
@anotr.music
@andyc_ramagram
@whoismoli
@solardosound
@djzinc
@djwillclarke
@karenharding

Closing out a busy November for the LU radio team! Swipe for all the features 📻🔥

@pawsaofficial
@adventuresofsteviev
@domdolla
@tovelo
@raye
@sammyvirji
@interplanetary_criminal93
@haylasings
@eatseverything
@gardnauk
@jayahadadream
@joshbakermusic
@maxdeanmusic
@nafesmallz
@timbaland
@jamiejonesmusic
@miluhska
@francismercier
@anotr.music
@andyc_ramagram
@whoismoli
@solardosound
@djzinc
@djwillclarke
@karenharding

@maxstyler playing his latest dark and hardware heavy release 'Time To Go' on @tszrecordings 🔥

#max

@maxstyler playing his latest dark and hardware heavy release 'Time To Go' on @tszrecordings 🔥

#max

LOBODA for FUSE TV 'Mind Massage' 🧠

During a recent trip to LA, Ukrainian superstar singer-songwriter dropped by the FUSE offices for a healthy dose of ASMR.

Head over to the FUSE YouTube channel to relax and enjoy...

LOBODA for FUSE TV 'Mind Massage' 🧠

During a recent trip to LA, Ukrainian superstar singer-songwriter dropped by the FUSE offices for a healthy dose of ASMR.

Head over to the FUSE YouTube channel to relax and enjoy...

ICYMI: Watch @Xzibit chat to @RomeshRanganathan on For The Love of Hip Hop on @bbcradio2 as the pair delved into this career across the last 30 years and his forthcoming album #KingMaker🎙️

ICYMI: Watch @Xzibit chat to @RomeshRanganathan on For The Love of Hip Hop on @bbcradio2 as the pair delved into this career across the last 30 years and his forthcoming album #KingMaker🎙️

@adamfmusic sat down with @ukf following his recent string of 2024 releases. The Liverpool producer has crafted a series reworks, reboots and revists celebrating his iconic contribution to the drum and bass scene.

"The rework Adam has created celebrates the deep history of the track and the heavy influence that it has had on modern-day drum and bass, but really, it’s only the tip of the iceberg with what’s incoming."

Check out the full article on UKF!

@adamfmusic sat down with @ukf following his recent string of 2024 releases. The Liverpool producer has crafted a series reworks, reboots and revists celebrating his iconic contribution to the drum and bass scene.

"The rework Adam has created celebrates the deep history of the track and the heavy influence that it has had on modern-day drum and bass, but really, it’s only the tip of the iceberg with what’s incoming."

Check out the full article on UKF!

Recent highlights from the radio team here at LU 🙏📻

@keinemusikcrue
@adamport
@rampa_keinemusik
@andmeandyou
@haylasings
@sohmi_
@shermanology
@cultureshock
@teedinosaurs
@oliverheldens
@shimza.dj
@chloecaillet
@sglewis
@_bawo
@ghstghstghst
@solardosound
@hayleymaymusic
@officialgreenvelvet
@chrislake
@maxstyler
@polabryson
@kellileighuk
@rufusdusol

Recent highlights from the radio team here at LU 🙏📻

@keinemusikcrue
@adamport
@rampa_keinemusik
@andmeandyou
@haylasings
@sohmi_
@shermanology
@cultureshock
@teedinosaurs
@oliverheldens
@shimza.dj
@chloecaillet
@sglewis
@_bawo
@ghstghstghst
@solardosound
@hayleymaymusic
@officialgreenvelvet
@chrislake
@maxstyler
@polabryson
@kellileighuk
@rufusdusol

@nico_morano playing his latest single 'Sun Sun Sun' at @voodoovillagefestival 😍

#electronicmusic #nicomorano #festival #sunsunsun

@nico_morano playing his latest single 'Sun Sun Sun' at @voodoovillagefestival 😍

#electronicmusic #nicomorano #festival #sunsunsun

ICYMI: Dancehall icon @spiceofficial sat down with @madamejoyce1 for a hilarious episode of @cocktailsandtakeaways before dropping her album 'Mirror 25' earlier this year.

Check out this clip where Spice spills her thoughts on befriending the enemy 😂

ICYMI: Dancehall icon @spiceofficial sat down with @madamejoyce1 for a hilarious episode of @cocktailsandtakeaways before dropping her album 'Mirror 25' earlier this year.

Check out this clip where Spice spills her thoughts on befriending the enemy 😂

To mark the release of ‘Play This At My Funeral’ - the rap icon @xzibit sat down with @nmemagazine to discuss the making of his forthcoming album #KingMaker, his legendary career in hip hop and the lack of diversity within the scene.

To mark the release of ‘Play This At My Funeral’ - the rap icon @xzibit sat down with @nmemagazine to discuss the making of his forthcoming album #KingMaker, his legendary career in hip hop and the lack of diversity within the scene.

Irish electro-techno duo @disfreq sat down for a B2B chat with @thebrokemagazine last week.

The pair, who have been reaping the rewards of their string of 2024 singles and innovative visuals, spoke to Broke Mag all about their forthcoming tour, their use of A.I and their thoughts on the creative industry.

Check out the full article on Broke Magazine!

Irish electro-techno duo @disfreq sat down for a B2B chat with @thebrokemagazine last week.

The pair, who have been reaping the rewards of their string of 2024 singles and innovative visuals, spoke to Broke Mag all about their forthcoming tour, their use of A.I and their thoughts on the creative industry.

Check out the full article on Broke Magazine!

HERO Festival Diary: Wild times with Cobrasnake at last weekends III Points Festival!

The iconic photographer gave HERO Magazine an exclusive behind the scenes look at his favourite moments of the Miami festival. See how many familiar faces you can spot over on hero-magazine.com 🐴

HERO Festival Diary: Wild times with Cobrasnake at last weekends III Points Festival!

The iconic photographer gave HERO Magazine an exclusive behind the scenes look at his favourite moments of the Miami festival. See how many familiar faces you can spot over on hero-magazine.com 🐴

Following the release of Elderbrook’s album ‘Another Touch, the heralded English producer’s latest offering has been receiving a host of well-deserved praise 💫

‘There’s a far deeper story than the standard dance refrain to “put your hands up” on Elderbrook’s Another Touch’ - Billboard

Thank you to all the publications supporting ‘Another Touch’!

@billboard
@hmvinstagram
@cultr
@officialcharts
@weraveyou
@frontstagemagazine
@thissongissick

Following the release of Elderbrook’s album ‘Another Touch, the heralded English producer’s latest offering has been receiving a host of well-deserved praise 💫

‘There’s a far deeper story than the standard dance refrain to “put your hands up” on Elderbrook’s Another Touch’ - Billboard

Thank you to all the publications supporting ‘Another Touch’!

@billboard
@hmvinstagram
@cultr
@officialcharts
@weraveyou
@frontstagemagazine
@thissongissick

Miami's beloved III Points Festival prides itself on diversity. Being a home for local and global talent, for their 11th edition last weekend saw the arts, music & technology festival continue to champion artists from all backgrounds.

PAPER Mag spoke to three III Points festival performers Isabella Lovestory, Danny Daze & Bodine about what their Latinx heritage means to them. They were photographed on-site by the legendary @thecobrasnake

Head to Papermag.com for more!

Miami's beloved III Points Festival prides itself on diversity. Being a home for local and global talent, for their 11th edition last weekend saw the arts, music & technology festival continue to champion artists from all backgrounds.

PAPER Mag spoke to three III Points festival performers Isabella Lovestory, Danny Daze & Bodine about what their Latinx heritage means to them. They were photographed on-site by the legendary @thecobrasnake

Head to Papermag.com for more!

@adamport & @stryv’s ‘Move’ (@keinemusikcrue) & @sonnyfodera, @jazzyofficial__, @dj_dod’s ‘Somedays’ (@solotoko) both launched fully independently over this summer - with both hitting inside the top 10 in the UK official chart on Friday.

Radio support on both campaigns includes:

•⁠ ⁠A-list at @bbcradio1
•⁠ ⁠A-list at @capitalofficial + @capitaldance
•⁠ ⁠A-list at @kissfmuk + KISS Dance

Thanks to the artists, labels, stations and teams who helped make this possible. 📻

@adamport & @stryv’s ‘Move’ (@keinemusikcrue) & @sonnyfodera, @jazzyofficial__, @dj_dod’s ‘Somedays’ (@solotoko) both launched fully independently over this summer - with both hitting inside the top 10 in the UK official chart on Friday.

Radio support on both campaigns includes:

•⁠ ⁠A-list at @bbcradio1
•⁠ ⁠A-list at @capitalofficial + @capitaldance
•⁠ ⁠A-list at @kissfmuk + KISS Dance

Thanks to the artists, labels, stations and teams who helped make this possible. 📻

October has treated our radio team well - swipe for just a few of the months features! 📻🎧

@frankywahmusic
@zoekypri
@oliverheldens
@itsrocstar
@benhemsley_
@rosegray_
@sebastianingrosso
@domdolla
@tovelo
@maxstyler
@gorgoncity
@rufusdusol
@pawsaofficial
@chrystal.archives
@riordan.uk
@ellismossdj
@lpgiobbi
@kellileighuk
@joshbakermusic
@chloecaillet
@sglewis
@groovearmada
@declanknappmusic

October has treated our radio team well - swipe for just a few of the months features! 📻🎧

@frankywahmusic
@zoekypri
@oliverheldens
@itsrocstar
@benhemsley_
@rosegray_
@sebastianingrosso
@domdolla
@tovelo
@maxstyler
@gorgoncity
@rufusdusol
@pawsaofficial
@chrystal.archives
@riordan.uk
@ellismossdj
@lpgiobbi
@kellileighuk
@joshbakermusic
@chloecaillet
@sglewis
@groovearmada
@declanknappmusic

Find out how Colombian singer-songwriter @elsayelmar spends a Perfect Day in Mexico City over on @floodmagazine

Her latest album PALACIO is out now!

Find out how Colombian singer-songwriter @elsayelmar spends a Perfect Day in Mexico City over on @floodmagazine

Her latest album PALACIO is out now!

Following the release of his single 'Jungle', drum & bass producer @1991music caught up with @skiddleuk to share what he's playing if his next set were to be reduced to just three tracks 💿

Head over to @skiddleuk to see his selections!

Following the release of his single 'Jungle', drum & bass producer @1991music caught up with @skiddleuk to share what he's playing if his next set were to be reduced to just three tracks 💿

Head over to @skiddleuk to see his selections!

Rising alternative-pop-rock artist @fimccluskey sat down with @wonderland to discuss her latest single 'Die Young', it's striking visual and the powerful message behind it.

"I feel it is an artist's duty to reflect on the times and create thought provoking work in light of that. When you look at social change throughout history the pattern speaks for itself...I hope this kind of activism is not lost"

Head over to wonderland to read the full interview!

Rising alternative-pop-rock artist @fimccluskey sat down with @wonderland to discuss her latest single 'Die Young', it's striking visual and the powerful message behind it.

"I feel it is an artist's duty to reflect on the times and create thought provoking work in light of that. When you look at social change throughout history the pattern speaks for itself...I hope this kind of activism is not lost"

Head over to wonderland to read the full interview!

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