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Check out 5 London artists to watch in 2024

The London music scene is brimming with talent. Here is just a small list of artists to watch for in 2024 as their careers take off.

Check out these five London artists who are on the rise

King Cruff poses wearing a jacket and sunglasses.
King Cruff recently signed with Universal Music Canada and released his latest single Samurai Chop on Oct. 28, 2022. (Universal Music Canada)

London is a UNESCO city of music and the scene is rich with great talent. Here's just a small group of artists from the Forest City who are making big strides in their careers. Watch for them in 2024!


King Cruff   

London's King Cruff is definitely on the rise after signing a record deal with Universal Music Canada in 2022. 

Solomon Marley-Spence, known as King Cruff has deep musical roots, being a direct descendant of reggae legend Bob Marley. Cruff was born in London and then moved to Jamaica as a child, where his mom, Stephanie Marley, ran the Bob Marley Museum. Stephanie Marley is a Western University alumna.

Check out King Cruff's latest single SHEDONENEED

Sunshine Makers

Sunshine Makers is the brain child of London-based Brent Jackson. Brent earned his musical chops playing guitar in the indie rock band The Junction throughout the early 2000's.

The relationships he made with fellow music makers during  that time helps fuel guest artists like Odario Williams (of Grand Analog) on his tracks. The music is smooth and goes down very easy. Check out Empathy by Sunshine Makers. 

Charlie Weber

London-born Charlie Weber has been working hard since 2013 and it's paying off. From house parties to festival stages, Charlie comfortable in a group setting or alone with a guitar.

Years of crafting his songwriting skills resulted in honest lyrics with well arranged instrumentation. Charlie Weber's latest album is Gold Never Stays. The song Southeastern Home is a great example of what Charlie brings to the London music scene. 

Laura Mb 

Laura Mb is a relatively new addition to the London music scene, moving from Colombia just over a year ago. And within no time, she fit right in with a December Music Monday performance put on by the London Music Office.

With a catalogue that dates back to 2020, Laura is almost the definition of emerging artist. Although somewhat new to releasing music it does not show. Laura's sound is well polished and perfectly blends pop, Latin rhythms, indie vibes, and R&B. You can certainly hear that in her single Cremallera. 

Lost in Japan

Lost in Japan is indie-pop rock at its finest. They've been performing and making music in London since 2017 and through the years they have really come into their own sound. That sound garnered attention and an award from Corus Entertainment in 2021 for their song Lonely.

With the recent release of their sophomore LP Night Talks, Lost in Japan is cementing their place in the local music scene. Check out Won't Let You from their latest album.