In 2025, you helped us introduce a new selection of artists we’re backing to be the stars of the future, and supported us in continuing to break some of the familiar faces we know and love. For that, we wanted to say a huge thank you for what was a massive 12 months. We can’t wait for the incredible new music that next year will no doubt bring, and look forward to working together to break these priority artists.
For now… sit back, enjoy the heat, and turn up the artists we’re illuminating!
KATSEYE
It has been a huge year for KATSEYE, releasing their sophomore EP ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ which featured their biggest single to date ‘Gabriela’ which marked their first Top 20 local airplay result and became their highest charting track in Australia to date! The group have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Lollapalooza & MTV VMA’s and have been announced for their debut Coachella performance in 2026. With over 10 billion streams and a social reach of over +20 million, KATSEYE are setting the world alight.
ALESSI ROSE
2025 has been a career defining year for rising pop star Alessi Rose. In 2025 Alessi has toured with Dua Lipa, made her Glastonbury debut, performed her own sold out headline shows in the US/UK/EU and is currently touring with Tate McRae in North America. Alessi Rose also released her new EP ‘Voyeur’ this year which was praised by the likes of NPR, PEOPLE, Wonderland + more who declared that “Alessi Rose has firmly secured her status as pop’s hottest new It-girl’. Alessi Rose recently released her new single ‘First Original Thought’ produced by GRAMMY award winner Blake Slatkin (Tate McRae, Rosé, Gracie Abrams) and will feature on her Voyeur deluxe EP.
LEON THOMAS
Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Thomas continues to cement his place as a generational force in R&B, redefining the genre and shaping its cultural landscape. His viral breakout track ‘MUTT’ propelled him into a new stratosphere, while his Tiny Desk performance became one of the year’s biggest, amassing over 3.7 million views and reaching #2 Trending on YouTube and #5 Trending on X. This October, Leon drops PHOLKS, an EP that showcases his mastery as a multi-instrumentalist and visionary. Rounding out a landmark year, Leon also announced his first Australian tour, set to hit our shores next April.
SIENNA SPIRO
London-based rising star Sienna Spiro is an undeniable talent who has already captured the ears of millions worldwide. Earlier this year, Sienna performed at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, RAYE’s takeover of All Points East, and supported multi-platinum-selling artist Teddy Swims on his U.S tour. Since the release of her debut EP, ‘SINK NOW, SWIM LATER’, which has surpassed 125 million streams, Sienna has continued to make waves. The project, inspired by musical icons Amy Winehouse and Etta James, features the breakout fan favourite ‘MAYBE.’ The track catapulted her into the spotlight, topping four viral Spotify charts globally, earning over 600 million views on TikTok, and nearing 100 million streams to date. SIENNA SPIRO is an unstoppable vocal powerhouse.
TUCKER WETMORE
2025 saw one of the most exciting new country artists, Tucker Wetmore, release his debut album ‘What Not To’ which featured ‘Brunette’ and ‘3,2,1’. Following the release, Tucker claimed his first #1 Country radio airplay track globally out of Australia, prior to the announcement of his debut shows in market next year at CMC Rocks & arena tour with Jordan Davis. A year of intense touring his seen Tucker grow his audience, now with over 2+ million followers and will gear up for more music next year.
DOECHII
Grammy Award-winning artist Doechii is redefining music, fashion, and live performance with her bold authenticity. The Swamp Princess made history as only the third woman EVER to win Best Rap Album for her mixtape ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’. The project debuted at No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024” and landed in the top 10 of their overall “Best Albums of 2024” ranking. A billion-streaming artist and proud LGBTQ+ voice in hip-hop with raw honesty and fearless storytelling. Fellow rapper Killer Mike praised her as “an artist who I feel is the present, the future – and who’s going to change music forever.”
OLIVIA DEAN
Olivia Dean has been the breakout artist of 2025 with her new album ‘The Art Of Loving’ peaking at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, while lead single ‘Man I Need’ peaked at #2 on the ARIA Single Chart. Olivia began the year touring Australia for the first time, playing Laneway Festival, two sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne and headlining UMA’s IGNITE showcase. Olivia will then return to Australian in November for a special one-off show at Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney as well as performing at the ARIA Awards. Olivia will then return to Australia in October 2026 for a sold-out arena tour!
SAM FENDER
2025 has been the biggest of Sam’s career, with his third UK #1 album ‘People Watching’ also peaking at #17 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Sam played a sold-out UK stadium tour in June, supported by Olivia Dean which lead to his breakout single ‘Rein Me In’ with Olivia helping break Sam into the mainstream. The single has peaked at #93 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and getting Sam added to Australian commercial radio for the first time. Sam will return to Australia in November for his biggest Australian tour to date, with over 40k tickets sold around the country!
THE LAST DINNER PARTY
London five-piece The Last Dinner Party have been one of the breakout artists of the last two years – winning the BBC Sound Of 2024, Brit Awards Rising Star in 2024 and Best New Artist in 2025. The band headed back to the studio in late 2024 with Grammy Award winning producer Markus Dravs to start work on the follow-up to their UK #1 debut album, 2024’s Prelude to Ecstasy. Their recently released sophomore album ‘From The Pyre’ is the sound of a band having a lot of fun rather than feeling any innate pressure to follow-up on what was an explosively successful debut record. It’s also the sound of a young band developing and maturing their songwriting together, as tight a unit as the endless months out on the road pay testament to.
RENEÉ RAPP
Critically acclaimed mule-hyphenate artist, Reneé Rapp has had a massive 2025 with the release of her highly anticipated new album BITE ME. BITE ME is Reneé Rapp’s highest charting album to date debuting in the Top 3 ARIA Album Charts, Top 3 U.S Billboard Charts and #1 on the UK album charts. BITE ME features hit singles such as lead single ‘Leave Me Alone’ and the viral hit ‘I Think I Like You Better When You’re Gone’ which has surpassed over 200M+ streams. Reneé Rapp has amassed over 6 Billion+ Global Streams RTD and 200 Million AU Streams RTD.