The Newbies

As line-ups get finalised and headliners are announced, it signals the beginning of the hugely attended and massively anticipated festival season in the UK. Eager festival-goers and music lovers are in the stages of preparation, not only deciding what to take but who to see. And, with such extensive and varied line-ups in place at all major UK festivals, it can be difficult to know the who’s who of upcoming artists. Apart from the headliners, who we can most-likely blame for the rising cost in ticket prices, it’s the emerging artists that can make a festival that little bit more memorable.

BBMLive have trawled the line-ups and discovered some of the freshest talent that will most likely be winging their way to you during Australian festival season, so here’s to helping you get ahead when it comes to planning your festival must-sees and educating your ears with some new music!

Bondax, appearing at Glastonbury and Bestival, have been gently bubbling below the music surface since 2010. However, last year’s track ‘Baby I Got That’, saw the teenage Dance duo boil over and burn into the minds of House lovers everywhere. It’s their trendy, bass laden tracks that set them somewhat above the rest, not to mention one of our favourite tracks of 2013 ‘Gold’.

Similarly, Cashmere Cat, who can be found at Bestival later on this year, has been circulating the vast and varied Dance music scene for a while now. The Norwegian musician/DJ/Producer has developed a buzzing reputation based on his melodic bass-driven beats and remixes, gaining him support from the likes of Rustie and Hudson Mohawke as well as intriguing keen listeners.

If anyone has been floating amongst the bustling music industry for some time now, it’s Roses Gabor. The name might not be instantly recognised but the voice should be. Roses has collaborated with SBTRKT (on 2011’s ‘Pharaohs’ ) and she became a regular fixture in the Gorillaz line-up after appearing on their UK Number One track ‘Dare’. For fans of Katy B or AlunaGeorge, with a pinch of quirk, her Wireless and Isle Of Wight festival performances will ensure Roses makes a dent of her own in the industry and will most likely continue to pop up throughout the year.

Appearing at The Secret Garden Party and FarmFestival UK is ‘Dreamfolk’s’ finest Mt. Wolf. The sensual sounds of Mt. Wolf – think a more euphoric London Grammar or Alt-J – are down to the relaxed, chilled vibe created by gentle synths and smooth guitars. Vocalist Kate Sproul delivers each line with a haunting tone, packing an overwhelming amount of emotion into each and every syllable.

And there you have it, our festival digest of new acts to watch out for, and get listening to them now, so you’re well prepared for when the summer rolls back around!

Have a listen to The Newbies for yourself…

Bondax

Cashmere Cat

Roses Gabor

Mt.Wolf

By Bryony Curtis

Want to hear some more new music? Check out BBMLive’s playlist.