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The next big thing in indie
Always ahead of the game when it comes to predicting the next big thing in indie, This Feeling have spearheaded some iconic acts. Turning people onto The Lathums, The Mysterines, Crawlers, Red Rum Club and more - you can guarantee there are future stars in every showcase.
Now revealing their ones to watch list for 2023 with a strong cast of contenders and a series of shows around the UK to spotlight them, let's meet the names…
Alice SK
“Sounds like a cross between Lily Allen and Laura Marling. Special.”
FFO: Lily Allen, Laura Marling, Louis Dunford
Alien Blaze
“A stunning blend of indie, grunge, electro and rock. Impossible pigeon hole, even harder to ignore.”
FFO: Hole, Republica, Enter Shikari
Barstaff
“Sweet euphoric indie, they sound like they've been doing it for years.”
FFO: The Shins, The Cribs, The Maccabees
Beverley Kills
“Deliciously dark and assured dream pop starting to make big waves outside their native Sweden.”
FFO: Wolf Alice, The Big Moon, Black Honey
Big Image
“Monster block rocking indie beats for a new generation.”
FFO: Chemical Brothers, New Order, Kasabian
BigFatBig
“Raw raucous and honest songs that'll get you beaming and bouncing.”
FFO: The Subways, Keneckie, Komparrison
Colour TV
“Majestic triumphant flamboyant indie straight outta Brett Anderson's top drawer.”
FFO: The Smiths, Suede, Longpigs
Columbia
“Thrilling no holds barred Rock n Roll.”
FFO: Oasis, Cast, Sound of Guns
Comforts
“Melodic indie pop with a Britpop heartbeat.”
FFO: The Kooks, The Maccabees, Blossoms
Cusp
“Great songwriting, always with a massive chorus. On the cusp indeed…”
FFO: Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, Planet
CVC
“With a stunning debut album just released, all set to follow a rich vein of eclectic Welsh bands to go world-wide massive.”
FFO: Arctic Monkeys, Super Furry Animals,
Darlings
“Turbo charged indie anthems bursting with justified swagger.”
FFO: The Libertines, The View, The Velvet Hands
Dictator
“Turbo charged indie-electro rockers already on their way to being a big band in Scotland. Just you watch that spread south…”
FFO: Blur, Super Furry Animals, The Beta Band
Dirty Blonde
“Amazon-esque vibes that have already drawn the attention of Liam Fray, Radio 1 & Radio X.”
FFO: BRMC, The Mysterines, The Amazons
Fiona Lennon
“Invited to tour with Jamie Webster last year and it's not hard to hear why. What a voice, what a talent. “
FFO: Laura Marling, Rianne Downey, Megan Wyn
Fright Years
“Pulsating power pop trio who released one of last years best singles. Very, very excited to hear what's next.”
FFO: Cocteau Twins, Wolf Alice, Lush
Holdfast.
“Wowed large crowds in the UK supporting Red Rum Club last year. The good news is they're back for more, keep your eyes peeled for dates.”
FFO: Fountains of Wayne, Rum Club Club, The Royston Club
Holy Coves
“Expansive and epic traditional indie rock mingles alongside more soaring post-rock influence”
FFO: BRMC, The Black Angels, Explosions In The Sky
Hope and Ruin
“Not released a track yet but we've heard the demos and wow they're good.”
FFO: The Strokes, The Libertines, The Velvet Hands
Jet City Sports Club
“Sparkling feel-good anthems ready to invade the UK later this year.”
FFO: beabadoobee, Lush, Planet
Novustory
“Obscenely cool DIY indie rock. Primed and ready to go far.”
FFO: Yonaka, Estrons, The Lottery Winners
Overpass
“Huge hooks and anthemic choruses that will no doubt be playing the very biggest stages, very, very soon.”
FFO: Bloc Party, The Maccabees, Inhaler
PG Ciarletta
“Upbeat singer storyteller who's been working on new music with Kyle Falconer.”
FFO: Kyle Falconer, Dylan John Thomas, Louis Dunford
Public Order
“Madchester vibes straight outta Merthyr Tydfil.”
FFO: Stone Roses, Hard-Fi, DMA's
Ratoon
“Straight to the point indie anthems bursting with teenage angst and rebellion.”
FFO: The Libertines, The Enemy, The Snuts
Red Telephone
“Cardiff gang take you back to Bowie's Berlin era with a side of Suede. Deadly combo.”
FFO: David Bowie, Suede, The Horrors
Rivia
“An expert alchemy of 80s classic rock and 00's alt-rock.”
FFO: Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, The Amazons
Ruby J
“It all comes easy for this teenage singer songwriter. Quite simply a natural born superstar.”
FFO: Amy Winehouse, Brooke Coombe, Rianne Downey
San Quentin
“Essential magnetic, chaotic viewing as anyone who saw them rip up last year's festivals will confirm.”
FFO: The Amazons, The Reytons, The Dead Freights
Slow Time Mondays
“A sensational mix of mod, ska and indie.”
FFO: The Kooks, The Rifles, The Chase
The Cavs
“Electrifying live shows and anthemic choruses of the highest order.”
FFO: Oasis, Kasabian, Courteeners
The Juice
“Bouncing buzzing indie that's causing a stir wherever they play.”
FFO: The Kooks, The K’s, The Royston Club
The Lotts
“Rowdy raucous rock and roll with a bucketload of 60s strut.”
FFO: The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Velvet Hands
The Rosadocs
“Indie's newest word-of-mouth sensations. Game on to do a "Reytons".”
FFO: The Enemy, The Reytons, The Lilacs
The Slates
“Electricity charged indie setting indie dance floors and mosh pits on fire.”
FFO: Catfish and The Bottlemen, The Vaccines, The Skinner Brothers
The Sooks
“Released one of the finest debut singles of last year which went from the other side of the world straight onto John Kennedy's Radio X show.”
FFO: The Strokes, The Kooks, The Vaccines
Uninvited
“Seized their Crawlers tour support last year with both hands. A big year ahead and everyone's invited.”
FFO: Nova Twins, Crawlers, Black Honey
The Wits
“Scottish teens with the world at their feet.”
FFO: Fontaines D.C., Inhaler, The Lapelles
Tom A Smith
“Achieved more at 18 than most do in a lifetime, and he's just getting started. An exceptional talent and human being.”
FFO: Richard Ashcroft, Sam Fender, Miles Kane
Toy Car
“Refreshingly raw sonic charms full of Mersey magic.”
FFO: Mansun, Father John Misty, The Coral
Usual Affairs
“Pulling huge mad-for-it crowds in Scotland.”
FFO: The View, The Snuts, The Katuns
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