King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

If you are looking for proof of the redemptive and transportive power of song, look no further than ADMT. Born Adam Taylor in Doncaster, the singer-songwriter not only has the knack for creating candid, soul-bearing tracks, but he also makes songs that have changed – and even saved – lives, starting with his own.

LUSA is the exciting new project from Innes Strachan, synth player and producer behind electro-trad pioneers, Niteworks.

After a change in band members in June 2024, Arcade State rebranded themselves as The Painting with a new line-up consisting of: Ciaran Murray (Vocals, guitar), Jordan Murray (Drums), Lewis Taylor (Bass guitar), Cammy Roxburgh (Lead guitar), Jonny Emerson (Lead guitar, backing vocals), and Marta Leslie (Keys, backing vocals).

Mild Orange is Mehrt , Jah, Barry and Jack. Four mates, each from small towns in New Zealand - now based in London UK.

In collaboration with Girls Girls Girls, a Glasgow-based collective supporting women and queer people in the music industry, we’re back at King Tut’s on 21st October for the second edition of their networking and showcase nights.

 This event will once again feature open mic performances, networking opportunities, and a panel discussion hosted by Riley. Panellists include Katie MacDonald (Well On Tour / Tour Manager), Abbie Gordon (Artist), and Sarah Johnston (Head of Business Development at EMU Bands / Co-Chair of SMIA), who will share insights from across the industry. Together they’ll reflect on their career journeys and highlight the many pathways available within music, all while fostering a safe, inclusive space for connection and growth.

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WENDY JAMES, born in London, is an English singer-songwriter notable for her work with band Transvision Vamp, collaboration with Elvis Costello, solo work, collaboration with James Williamson from Iggy & the Stooges, Lenny Kaye from The Patti Smith Group and James Sclavunos from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. She has released 10 albums from 1988 until 2024.

After their 2 years worldwide tour supporting their 9th "Horizon" album elected by the prestigious UK Classic Rock magazine among the 2023 best rock album, visiting USA, Australia, Japan, all Europe and getting a standing ovation at Manchester Albert Hall opening for The EELS, the 2 Gascon organic farmers announce their soberly called "Less Is More" 10th album release in 2025. The album deals with the band real concerns about Post-Growing that they apply at their organic Farm.

Azamiah draw on jazz roots while touching on everything from electronica to dubby low-end, taking the listener on a journey across moody and light landscapes. Their 2023 debut album ‘In Phases’ won praise from The Skinny and CLASH and received plays on BBC 6Music and NTS.

Freedom music that seeks out independent pathways, this remarkable four-piece are in line to become the next crossover phenomenon from the UK’s jazz underground.

Their new EP ‘Two Lands’ was released digitally and on 12-inch single via Floating World Records on the 3rd June 2025.

Will Linley is here to make you feel — and maybe dance a little while you're at it. Blending brutal honesty with catchy melodies, the South Africa-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has carved out a signature sound that captures the highs, lows, and chaos of Gen-Z life.

Whether he’s mourning a breakup or chasing a fleeting spark, Will wraps raw emotion in shimmering pop hooks and delivers it all with unfiltered charm.

His breakout 2021 single “miss me (when you’re gone)” exploded with over 20M+ Spotify streams, hit #1 on South African radio, and went gold. That momentum carried into his 2022 debut EP kill all my feelings and continued with 2023’s “Last Call,” generating another 20M+ streams.

Ones To Watch called his choruses “car-ride sing-along gold,” and The Line of Best Fit hailed him as a rising star crafting “heartbreak bangers and upbeat ballads.”

In late 2023, Will dropped the Magic EP to critical acclaim and has amassed over 50 million streams globally. Most recently, he unveiled “Cinematic,” the first glimpse of his hotly anticipated debut album, due Fall 2025.

He’s shared arena and stadium stages with Maroon 5 and OneRepublic, and now sells out his own headline shows around the world. This Fall, he’s set to return to the EU and UK for his Hopeless Romantic Tour — bringing his gut-punch lyrics and sky-high choruses to fans everywhere.

Multi-dimensional multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray releases her

extraordinary second album on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label. Musically and

creatively, Weirdo bridges grunge, pop, soul and jazz, channelling George Clinton and Kurt

Cobain in the award-winning artist’s powerfully idiosyncratic style. Virtuosic musicality and

self-expression is combined with humour in this triumphant exploration of loss, recovery and

gratitude.

Playing and recording every instrument, writing, singing, and arranging all of the songs, and

producing, recording, and mixing the whole album, alone in her south London flat, Weirdo is

a truly remarkable achievement on every level: compositionally, lyrically and personally.

Gracing the stages of taste-making festivals Latitude and Connect, and being featured on the soundtrack for Hulu’s hit ‘Normal People’, Cloth are a Glasgow two-piece comprising twins Rachael and Paul Swinton

After a momentous 2024 with sold out shows across UK and their native Australia, indie pop favourites The Rions return for headline shows across UK/Europe this November. Starting 2025 with their decisive new single ‘Shut You Out’, the 4 best friends are riding a wave of success after their sophomore EP ‘Happiness In a Place It Shouldn’t Be’ hit #4 on the ARIA Top Australian Albums Charts and saw the band sell over 20,000 headline tickets last year.

Great Grandpa is a 5 piece grunge pop band from Seattle, WA.

It’s seven years into the saga of euphoria-pursuing indie pop band Fickle Friends. After beginning in Brighton, the band signed a deal with Polydor and dropped their sparkling, electronic-infused debut album You Are Someone Else in 2018 that broke the Top 10 of the album charts. They have packed out gigs up and down the UK and across the pond in the US and Canada, sold out Shepherd’s Bush Empire, rallied festival crowds from Reading to Bangkok, and remained a firm fave on BBC Radio 1 (UK) roundups (with specialist support from Huw Stephens and Jack Saunders, to the daytime spins of Scott Mills and Greg James)

The Subways are a high-spirited alternative rock outfit featuring Billy Lunn (guitar/vocals), Charlotte Cooper (bass/vocals), and Josh Morgan (drums). The British band formed in Welwyn Garden City in 2002, when the three musicians were only in their early teens. Despite their young age, brothers Morgan and Lunn (the latter of whom took his mother's maiden name as his rock & roll moniker) were longtime music fans, having raided their parents' record collection as kids. Growing up on AC/DC, the Carpenters, T. Rex, the Beatles, and the Ramones helped instill a love for noise and melody in the siblings, while an Oasis performance on Top of the Pops convinced Lunn to begin mastering his father's old acoustic guitar.

Barely 20 years old, the Atlanta-based emo-folk duo hey, nothing – Tyler (he) & Harlow (they) – wades through complex emotions with sharp wit and humor. 

They have sold out runs of headlining shows, garnered attention from the likes of NPR Music, Alternative Press, Pigeons & Planes, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, & more. They hit ~100k total streams per day, with their fanbase on both TikTok and Instagram swiftly approaching the 300k mark. 

They’ll continue carving a bold path forward with their newly released EP, 33°, this February.

Hailing from just outside Melbourne, Storm discovered music’s therapeutic powers at an early age. Growing up in a culture of toxic masculinity where “boys were boys,” he would listen to artists like City and Colour, Angus Stone, and Jeff Buckley, and feel a little less alone.

Likened to a soft summer rain, she's green is a Minneapolis-based dream-inducer composed of vocalist Zofia Smith, guitarists Liam Armstrong and Raines Lucas,bassist Teddy Nordvold, and drummer Kevin Seebeck. The band has played manyshows throughout the Midwest and East Coast, sharing bills with acts such as HotlineTNT, Glixen, Friko, and more. TheStar Tribunerecommends bringing “earplugs andmaybe a tissue for their set.” They initially received recognition through their first tworeleased singles, "river" and "smile again", both recorded and mixed at home. A rawemotional intensity shines throughtheir honest and explorative songwriting process.After the release of their debut EPWisteria, they were named one of First Avenue’sBest New Bands of 2023. In April of 2024, they got the most votes from industryprofessionals for MPR station The Current’s first annualScouting Report Pollof the toprising artists in Minnesota.

Zach Templar is an alternative music artist from the UK, writer and producer of his own music, his sound has captivated a loyal following simply from his laptop.

Formed in early 2021, The Guest List quickly made a name for themselves in the Manchester music scene with mature lyricism, energetic performances, and an ever-growing online and live fan base. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Cai Alty, lead guitarist Tom Quigley, bassist Sid Wallace, drummer Angus Gilchrist, and rhythm guitarist Leio Hunter. From the start, The Guest List stood out with their blend of melodic guitar riffs and relatable lyrics, capturing the essence of a modern band while maintaining a fresh and authentic sound. In 2024, tracks London and Loose Tongue significantly boosted the band's presence in the live music scene. Both songs were produced by James Skelly, frontman of The Coral, at Liverpool's Kempston Street Studios. These tracks caught the attention of BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins, who featured them as his Track of the Dawn selections on his morning show. Beyond the studio, The Guest List has built an impressive presence on social media, amassing over 400,000 followers and nearly 8 million likes on TikTok. Their engaging online presence has helped them connect with fans worldwide, while their Spotify audience continues to grow, with tens of thousands of monthly listeners. The band's rapid rise has seen them share stages with some of indie rock’s biggest names, including Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, Inhaler, Blossoms, and Seb Lowe. Most recently, they celebrated a major milestone by selling out their first-ever UK headline tour. Summer 2025 will see The Guest List appear at some of the UK's biggest festivals, including NBHD Weekender, Kendal Calling, Truck Festival, Y-Not Festival, Victorious Festival, and more. With a dedicated fan base and an ever-growing presence in the UK music scene, The Guest List are proving to be one of the most exciting new bands in the country.

Lola Kirke stands out like a flash of neon magenta in this nostalgic landscape of Americana tin-types. While many of her singing, songwriting peers look further back for inspiration, Kirke’s sweet spot is decidedly in the excess of the 80’s. Anyone only familiar with Kirke through her on-screen performances (Mistress America, Gone Girl, or Mozart in the Jungle) may be surprised by just how dazzling Lola-playing-Lola can be. Just a few lines into “Better than Any Drug,“ it’s clear no written role could reveal more of Kirke’s wit, lust for life, and sense of humor than this record captures with the help of producer Austin Jenkins (White Denim, Leon Bridges).

An unbreakable bond shared between lifelong mates, Dave and Henry hail from the tiny farming community of Kojonup, a town three hours south of Perth, Western Australia. Starting out as schoolfriends and rehearsing in a makeshift space in an old farm shed, Old Mervs are a far cry from their humble beginnings.

Humour live together in Glasgow and formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas' lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.

UK Rising Country artist Harleymoon Kemp is taking her show ‘Bad Dates And Heartbreaks’ on the road!  

The tour will immerse you into Harleymoon’s world of comedic tales and the raw emotions of heartbreak that led her to her Nashville written number one debut single! Her recent viral hit ‘What Good Looks lLke’ was inspired and written about the love her parents Martin and Shirlie Kemp have shown her.  

Harleymoon won Best New Artist at BCMA and was nominated as UK Best Female. Her latest single "Back in Tennessee" was picked up as the only UK artist track to be playlisted on Absolute Radio Country.  

Her costumes are bold, her humour is daring and if you're looking for a night of country fun, this is a cowgirl party you won't want to miss!"

At just 18 years old, Stockport-based ‘TRP’ have taken the indie music scene in their stride. Gaining a reputation for energised performances, and feral crowds to match, The Rolling People have earned their reputation as the next ‘must-see’ act with repeated sold out shows across the country. Recently coined as ‘Manchester’s next greatest success’ by Northern Exposure Magazine, The Rolling People already have an unmatched reputation for delivering stunning live performances, which match the band’s captivating melodies accompanied by soaring choruses, something which has been recognised with spot plays on BBC Radio 6 (Chris Hawkins) plus Amazing Radio and more. After selling out their entire debut headline tour of the UK in 2023, The Rolling People quickly announced their return to performing live in 2024, with 3 headline shows on sale in Nottingham, London and Glasgow, as well as an unmissable hometown show at the O2 Ritz Manchester in December, which will also mark their anniversary of 3 years as a band. Now set to release their long-awaited debut EP, it is clear that the emphatic rise of The Rolling People is only set to continue. 

SKINNY LISTER kick started last year with an epic tour of the USA supporting friends Flogging Molly and Anti-Flag. Covering the full breadth of the country, the band have reignited their American fan base after a few years away, and plans are afoot for more shows later in the year.

Scratchcard Wednesday are a Scottish pop due consisting of vocalist Tyrese Ojo and multi-instrumentalist Dexter Brady. With both boys being born and raised in Glasgow, this is a main source of inspiration within their music. Some of their recent careers highlights include supporting Professor Green in Glasgow’s SWG3 and headlining and selling out the iconic King Tuts.

Glasgow’s most riotous club night is all grown up as Pretty Ugly turns TWENTY – that’s two whole decades of dancefloor debauchery with the best crowd in town.

This year’s celebrations fill that lull between Christmas and New Year’s on Sat 27th Dec at King Tut’s – the ultimate Betwixmas party. Expect to hear the signature PUgly soundtrack featuring the best pop, indie and disco bops from the Pretty Ugly DJs. Think ABBA to Arctics, Bowie to Blondie, Chappell to Charli. Let’s party like it’s 2005!

Tonto is a four piece collective from Alloa, Scotland that bring Hard to forget melodies and lyrics together, from a working class background.

Front-man Kieran Fisher supported Cast, The View, Gerry Cinnamon and the Snuts. Seeking a bigger sound, Kieran recruited Lyle Findlay (guitar), Jay Strachan (drums) and Lewis McGrandles (bass) to form Tonto.

When Are You Leaving?, singer/songwriter/producer Baek Hwong’s second LP as NoSo, finds Hwong trading fantasy for reality. Previously, Hwong (they/he) sang about longing for “straight hips” and “simple limbs” in advance of their transition. Their debut Stay Proud of Me was an album-length daydream about what it would be like to fully embrace their trans masc identity, written mostly under quarantine restrictions. They released that record in 2022 to critical acclaim, with praise from NPR’s All Songs Considered, Paste, The Guardian, Notion, a performance at Tiny Desk and much more. But it’s one thing to wistfully yearn for transition, and another to actually do it. So what happens after? What happens when you get what you've always wanted, and it comes with a new set of problems? Even if you do everything in your power to feel more comfortable in your skin, it’s hard to tell who sees you and who doesn’t.

When Are You Leaving? Tenderly but directly explores the internal effects of those relationships with a witty, mature lens. The aching from their past work has itself moved into something more thoughtful and measured, showing amore fully-formed, complex Hwong in the process. Originating from Chicago before studying guitar and songwriting at the Thornton School of Music, and now based in Los Angeles, NoSo’s music deals with the alienation that comes at the intersection of his different identities. The stage name of NoSo itself comes from a question he’d get growing up in a largely white neighbourhood (“North or South Korean?”)While he became known in LA for his talent with guitar, he ultimately decided to pursue writing his own deeply personal music. This is as personal as anything else he’s made. He clarifies about the album: “While it’s intense in terms of lyrical content at times, it’s still triumphant, but in a more grounded and realistic way.” The joy doesn’t come from daydreaming, but from tangible, smaller victories like leaving toxic relationships and painful situations. That title, When Are You Leaving? comes from the mental fortitude required to deal with or exit those dynamics altogether. The music gives those small successes the scale they deserve. The albumg listens with spacious arrangements accompanied by the occasional saxophone and strings. 

Armed with catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, bratty-rockers SISTER MADDS are shaping a new generation of relatable songs about love and other Gen Z woes. The 2025 SAMA award nominees pair punk-esque tendencies with intricate, jangly guitars, weaving genre-bending nuances into their electric performances. From playing headlines shows around the UK to closing out King Tut’s Summer Nights 24, SISTER MADDS bring a blend of charm, charisma and chaos everywhere they go… Just leave it to your big sis.

Young, authentic, and fearless in her expression, Eileen Alister is quickly establishing herself as one of the most promising names in the emerging music scene. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Zurich, Switzerland, has been steadily building a loyal following with her honest lyrics and captivating sound.

Eileen first drew attention through collaborations like the house track "Voices" (now surpassing 3 million streams) and "I Want..." with Benjamin Amaru. However, it was the release of her single "Lifetime Lover" in January 2024 that defined her artistic direction and marked a major breakthrough.

“She’s been singing since she could talk,” say those close to Alister. At just 13, she began posting covers online, and her passion for songwriting started even earlier—she wrote her first original song at age eight. A cover of Billie Eilish eventually caught the eye of Ddp, label owner of Physical Shock, who signed her shortly after. In 2023, she began working with producer ZID, and has since been releasing music independently, without label backing.

49^th & Main are back. Ben O’ Sullivan and Paddy King are well known for their raucous energy and huge sing-a-longs at live shows.

Mamas Gun are masters of modern soul music. Their blend of classic and contemporary influences have sparked millions of streams worldwide and garnered praise from respected press and media around the Globe, positioning them as a truly international act of note.

UK Country singer-songwriter Jade Helliwell is excited to announce her highly anticipated “Rebegin” Full Band Tour, launching in London on April 20, 2026.

The tour will give fans an exclusive first listen to songs from her upcoming album, Rebegin, performed live as they were meant to be experienced – with the full energy, emotion, and power of a full band behind them.