GEN AND THE DEGENERATES
Another act that has been turning heads in 2025.
Gen and the Degenerates rode a gritty wave of underground acclaim, sharpening their swaggering punk-blues chops with electrifying live shows and a string of feral singles that strengthened their reputation as one of the UK’s most unignorable DIY acts.
CATCH UP WITH GEN AND THE DEGENERATES HERE
CAMENS
From Stoke-on-Trent, Camens are just one of those bands you can’t help but like, they are naturally charasmatic, and they’re all brilliant people!
They’re packed with talent and are now selling out venues all over the country, securing some impressive support slots and they graft on their socials, all whilst having fun and putting one foot forward, you’ve gotta respect that.
We hear there might be new material in 2026 too, watch this space!
CHECK OUT ALL THINGS CAMENS HERE
YAANG
Yaang have gone from strength to strength in 2025, the post punk trio have sold out many small venues in major cities and 2026 promises to be an exciting year. The band have a sold out show on NYE at YES in Manchester and are also playing Duck and Dive festival next year. Their high energy shows are a sight to behold and I am very much looking forward to catching up with them in the new year.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH YAANG HERE
PAVE
PAVE have had a great year, touring the UK with their angsty rocky tunes.
The progression of this band in 2025 has been great, they started off playing RGM live shows and now headline their own shows over the UK, keep flying folks we see the hard work!
Check out Carl’s chat with PAVE on Youtube below!
CHECK OUT PAVE ON THEIR SOCIALS HERE
THE MAN FROM DELMONTE
The band are back, and thanks to the continued support of comedian Iain Lee, they are here to stay. Their revival has brought together all the fans from their 80’s days, and along the way they have gained new followers. A recent sold out gig at The Ritz and the release of a new EP has cemented them back in the hearts of fans across the UK. Next year sees even more tours, including a trip overseas to spread Delmonte joy in Europe.
CHECK THEM OUT HERE
SEB LOWE
Seb Lowe has just grown and grown
They have continued to cement his presence with introspective songwriting and atmospheric hooks, drawing increased attention from tastemaking playlists and loyal live crowds while building momentum beyond the folk-indie underground onto playing major UK festivals!
It’s brilliant to see an Oldham lad kick the industry up the arse.
FIND OUT WHAT SEB LOWE IS UP TO HERE
BOX OF TRASH
Now I heard the name Box of Trash some time ago and I was intrigued by the name alone, but they have been putting this work in this year!
With new music gaining some recognition (Nightmare in particular!), they’ve been supporting Holy Coves on their tour in 2025, as well as some other impressive support slots and gigs.
On that note, they announced a headline gig to launch their upcoming EP at The Attic in Glasgow!
A brilliant achievement and with more new music on the way, I think there’s more to come from Box of Trash.
FOR BOX OF TRASH SOCIALS, CLICK HERE!
FEMUR
What a year these lads have had.
Handpicked by the Leadmill’s team to play the Main Stage at Tramlines festival, to playing all over the country on their own UK tour.
This is a live band you have to see in 2026, they’re gonna get yer!
Check out Femur’s chat with Carl on the RGM Podcast below!
FIND ALL THINGS FEMUR HERE
LIZZIE ESAU
Hailing from the North East.
Lizzie Esau made serious strides with her bold songwriting and dynamic performances, gaining critical buzz and widening her audience as she effortlessly blended heartfelt lyricism with anthemic indie energy.
We first saw her as John Kennedys pick at the amazing This Feelings Live By The Sea event in Bridlington this year.
She’s since had her own headline tour and has grafted, you have got this kiddo!
Check out Carl’s chat with her below!
GO CHECK OUT LIZZIE ESAU’S SOCIALS HERE
TiedTIDE
TiedTIED carved out a distinctive lane with their raw, riff-driven energy and tight, electrifying live shows.
They’ve been developing and finding their feet this year, rising from the ashes of The Blinders and a name change (Formally Whitehorse).
These are big changes and now they feel settled they’re a force to feel in 2026.
Check out the chat with TiedTIED on the RGM Podcast below!
CHECK OUT WHAT TiedTIDE ARE UP TO HERE