Ruti
Raised in Essex and now based in London, Ruti is a commanding vocal presence making music that feels lived-in. Their songs sit in a quietly cinematic space between folk, alternative pop and singer-songwriter storytelling, closer in spirit to artists like Labi Siffre, Michael Kiwanuka, Leon Bridges and Florence + The Machine than to any one genre label. Their forthcoming project leans into that world with songs that could soundtrack a film’s final scene or hold a room completely still in a live setting. Together, they trace a coming-of-age tale set in your mid-twenties, exploring love in all its complications, and resisting the roles you’re expected to play.
Born to a Nigerian father and English mother, Ruti grew up surrounded by an eclectic mix of sound. Gospel and Christian rock sat alongside disco and Nigerian greats like Fela Kuti and Bobby Benson at home, while their own musical world stretched from Adele to Bastille and Mumford & Sons. Whether it was CDs soundtracking long car journeys or albums loaded onto an iPod Touch, music was a constant. Performing quickly became where Ruti felt most themselves, not just singing, but connecting with an audience. They’re a performer at heart, telling vivid stories with quiet intensity and drawing audiences in with a radiant, honest voice. That voice and intention has always turned heads. Powerful enough to soar over a stirring piano ballad, yet nuanced enough to sit gently within ambient, guitar-led arrangements. But Ruti’s praised artistry extends far beyond vocal power. At the same time they are a writer, a chronicler of lived experience. Their songs rarely move in straight lines. Genres blur, melodies shift unexpectedly, and arrangements resist neat definition.
Following a standout 2025, including the release of their EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’ and a run of high-profile performances supporting Bastille at their Birmingham stadium date, appearing at British Summer Time Hyde Park (BST Festival), and joining Amber Mark at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, Ruti steps into this year with renewed momentum and a clear sense of self. This new project marks a deliberate shift. The sound is more organic and guitar-focused than before, yet is somehow more expansive - intimate and bedroom-close one moment, widescreen and anthemic the next. At the heart of this chapter is what Ruti calls the “heavy weight of 25”, narrating that strange in-between where adulthood feels both urgent and undefined. The songs sit inside that tension. With a new chapter underway, Ruti balances sound and emotion with ease, pushing creative
boundaries while expanding on a voice and style they’ve carefully shaped over the years.
Jack Panther
Growing up deep in the nature of West Auckland, New Zealand, and now based in London, queer
alt-pop artist Jack Panther has carved out a unique niche in the music world with his raw storytelling
and genre-blurring sound. Spending much of his youth with his headphones on listening to Sky Ferreira,
Arctic Monkeys and writing angsty poetry, Panther has evolved into a master of blending organic,
euphoric, and introspective elements into his captivating brand of cool pop.
Panther's artistry reflects a balance of vulnerability and confidence, infused with an unwavering
dedication to growth. Known for his poignant lyrics and cohesive visuals, he headlined two tours,
played the esteemed SXSW’s first festival London, amassed over 500,000 streams, headlined
sold-out shows in London & Auckland, and opened for America’s Got Talent supergroup We Three.
Panther was recently listed in Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds UK & IE 2025. Previously, he was named
one of Tone Deaf's Class of 2022 artists, meanwhile his 2022 release, SKI LIFT 001 was featured in
Rolling Stone Australia as a Song You Need To Know, describing it as “one of the most hard-hitting
songs you’ll hear all year”. His award-winning music video for WEEKEND AT BERNIES was also a Top
10 Finalist and earned Best Directing at Sydney’s Clipped Music Video Festival.
Jack’s highly anticipated third EP, when i’m feeling better we could dream together, was released in
March 2025. Showcasing his artistic evolution, the EP blends themes of hope, growth, heartache and
personal transformation with euphoric melodies and introspective depth. BBC’s Jess Iszatt has been a
big supporter of Jack, describing Breathe as “a big favourite of mine”, before bringing him back as BBC
Introducing London’s Featured Artist of the Week. Since its release, the EP has also been lauded by
Rolling Stone Australia, Coup De Main, Student Music Network, and ZM, with the music video for Why
Won’t We, Paris-shot music video by acclaimed director David J East (Foals - winner NME’s Best
Music Video 2022, The Japanese House). Mixed by Grammy-nominated Andrew Maury (Kacey
Musgraves, Shawn Mendes) and Mastered by Grammy-winning Emily Lazar (Lady Gaga, HAIM), the EP
reflects years of introspection and refinement.
Jack’s debut international tour in 2025 marked several milestones, including his first Australian show,
a return to Auckland after two years, and a second headline show in London. Over the past 12
months, Panther has had 5 releases (including a track with Real World Studios), 1 EP, 4 videos, and 9
shows in London—including SXSW London and an international headline show. With his deeply emotive performances and bold artistic vision, Jack Panther’s upcoming album is poised to
captivate audiences worldwide, cementing his place as one of alt-pop’s most compelling new voices.
Charlie Austen
Charlie Austen is a one-woman tour-de-force, crafting songs on the folk-soul-rock spectrum. Airy, yet powerful blues-infused vocals, intricate guitar parts and bare feet that keep the beat, courtesy of her unique suitcase drum-kit invention. Get ready to be taken on a journey to outer space and back, through life & death, happiness & heartbreak, with a bit of queer history thrown in along the way. Charlie has featured on national radio and toured the UK extensively, with some high-profile dates in Europe and beyond.