Starting the year off with a bang, AWAL is proud to have 3 artists on Ones To Watch's 21 artists to watch in 2021 list. Serena Isioma, Joesef and AG Club were honored with the inclusion amongst other standout rising acts. Check out some praise from Ones To Watch here!

"Serena Isioma fuses modern-day R&B and woozy indie pop with reckless abandon" 

"AG Club is clearly riding high on their own wavelength"

"Joesef's marriage of heartbreak, desire, regret, hope, and sublime joy is nothing short of intoxicating"

Phoenix

"Phoenix are as decadent and beguiling as ever"
– Pitchfork

Continuing a long history of collaboration between Sofia Coppola and Phoenix, the iconic French band released their first new single since 2017 as part of the soundtrack for Coppola's new film On The Rocks. The themes of comedy and romance come through in “Identical”, and the band’s classic tongue in cheek lyricism and cinematic songwriting style are woven throughout. Also don’t miss Roman Coppola's accompanying video for the track, which sets a Phoenix jacket ablaze.

Dylan Cartlidge

"Blends psych-rock influences with a silky smooth flow"
– NME

The first of four new tracks from Dylan Cartlidge this year, Dylan describes his new rhythmic single "Molasses (Walk The Walk)" about slumps and moments of demotivation in life. Dylan's unique sound has already won him widespread tastemaker support from Annie Mac, NME, Matt Wilkinson and more. While no two of his songs are quite the same, the constants are a boundary-squashing, scattergun approach to genre and an ability to connect with the deeper fabric of society in these increasingly troubled times.

The Vaccines

"Instantly catchy tunes that meet somewhere between Kaiser Chiefs and The Strokes" – The A.V. Club

English indie rock band The Vaccines release a cover of Queens Of The Stone Age's head-banger "No One Knows", the first cover from their forthcoming 6-track covers EP Cosy Karaoke, Vol. 1. With the band locked down in different countries thanks to COVID-19, The Vaccines chose to channel their creativity in putting together a series of covers and re-imaginings of some of their favorite tracks, creating an intimate sounding EP that doesn't give away it's internet-based beginnings. The new project kicks off what is sure to be a busy 2021 for The Vaccines, who have garnered 4 Top 5 UK Albums and one #1 to date, and will be releasing more new music later this.

Blake Rose & Lucian

"His bright, clean pop with an indie edge is primed for a global audience, and the success of "Lost" may only be the beginning" – NYLON

Boasting over 40 million audio streams, "Lost" has put Australian singer Blake Rose on the map as one of the most exciting artists to watch this year. Lucian, who has amassed nearly 200 million streams as a remixer, puts a bright and buoyant spin on the track, highlighting Blake's soaring vocals and expert musicianship. The track is becoming an international phenomenon with radio play across Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia, and Germany, where the song is exploding and currently #25 on the German airplay chart!