In this new feature, we ask a darling of the indie establishment who they think will be the next big act to break.

First up, Becky and Charles of Slow Club, a duo who have consistently proven themselves over almost a decade of relentless touring and perfect-pop writing, without ever letting their cheeky grins fade for a moment. Their third album Complete Surrender sees the pair kick up another gear from their previously low-key balladry and woozy acoustic melodies with darker, disco edginess and heart-bursting soul now coming to the fore. We've had the record on repeat, loads, and witnessed the beefed-up live show. And we can confirm, it's all very, very classy.

Slow Club's Complete Surrender is out now on Caroline, order here.

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Becky: I don’t know how emerging he is, considering he has two incredible albums and plays loads of big sell out shows, but Perfume Genius is still consistently at the foremost of my mind when anybody asks me about the new music I like. So much so, when my friend who has heard his new record, was telling me about it I was practically foaming at the mouth for details. Music doesn’t get me that excited much anymore. Obviously his lyrical content appeals to me, it’s simplicity and honesty clearly inspires me and my writing. But it is his melodic choices that get my knees wobbling the most. When I listen to his music I will the melody to move to where it often does, and if not he moves it somewhere even more beautiful than I feel like I want it to be! It is so magical and satisfying. Couple that with the fact his merch is t-shirts with pictures of Eminem in drag and you’ve got one mega fan right here. BUY BOTH ALBUMS AND WAIT LIKE A GIDDY PUPPY FOR THE NEXT ONE NOW.



Charles: Fryars. It seems like such a long time since I heard an artist that blew my socks off with music, words, production, all at the same time. I'm so excited about this new record. Luke Smith who produced the album showed us some early mixes and I could sing four of the songs right now after only hearing them once. That's how good songs work!