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The Great Escape 2024 First Fifty in photos
Shots from TGE's First Fifty showcases in East London's Folklore and Sebright Arms
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King Isis: “I really care about creating a cohesive world in my visuals”
The genre-bending singer-songwriter talks creative direction, their family’s rich musical history, and mosh pits during acoustic sets.
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Luz: “I feel like every gig I play is a hometown show”
The Irish singer-songwriter talks writer’s block, Noah Kahan and social media ahead of her first headline shows
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Girl Scout: “I think there’s still an element of impatience”
Vocalist and guitarist Emma Jansson on life inside the whirlwind of the band rising too fast to keep up with
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skaiwater: “I despise the idea of being swayed into doing some s**t that isn’t for me”
The Nottingham-born producer and rapper talks influences, songwriting and manifesting collaborations
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Kevin Kaarl: “I want to surround myself with the things that do me good, and nothing else”
Mexico's biggest new star talks us through the calmest breakthrough in folk pop
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Kara Jackson: “If I can’t find the humour, I’d crumble”
The new Poet Laureate of indie folk on finding her balance during the most whirlwind year of her career so far
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Witch Fever: “We’re getting heavier. And we’re into it.”
The hardcore band talk riders, religion and the accidental creation of their debut album
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Saint Joshua: “I’m not just a romantic. I’m petty and I’m mean”
Love can wait. The neo-soul singer has other things in mind as he prepares for his debut UK tour
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Caity Baser: “I want everyone to know who I am”
Pop’s most brutally honest rising star talks TikTok fame, rewriting her music and quitting the Co-op