Devon-based singer-songwriter Charlie Churchill is a 17-year-old alt pop/rock artist whose hook-heavy melodies and emotionally honest lyrics are already resonating far beyond the South West.

A multi-instrumentalist with West End experience at School of Rock, he brings a confident live presence that feels far beyond his years.

Drawing on influences like James Marriott, Arctic Monkeys and Muse, Charlie blends high-energy guitar work with widescreen, anthemic choruses built for big rooms.

His Involving Music spotlight showcases a young artist rapidly finding his voice, with tracks like “We Don’t Care” signalling the start of a compelling new chapter.

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Emile Levine is a young singer-songwriter who recently appeared at Exeter Phoenix’s New Band Showcase, performing a set of upbeat, melodic songs with a country, blues and Americana flavour.

His material leans into warm, storytelling lyrics and gentle grooves, creating an intimate but easygoing live atmosphere.

Online, he has shared stripped-back covers, such as “The Moon Song,” that highlight his clear vocal tone and unhurried delivery.

He is starting to build a presence both on stage and on video, making him a quietly promising new voice emerging from the South West scene.

New Rushes is an Exeter-based rapper and producer who makes all his own music, blending hip-hop with jungle, jazz rap, bedroom pop and electronic influences into a distinctive, high-energy sound.

His tracks focus on detailed, atmospheric beat-making as much as the verses, creating immersive soundscapes that feel equally suited to headphones and live rooms.

Although he has been building his live profile through shows at venues like Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Cavern, his first wave of recorded releases is only just beginning to emerge, with singles and a debut album slated for early 2026.

As a self-produced artist with a clear aesthetic and growing local following, he stands out as one of the more forward-thinking new voices in the South West rap scene.

Cat Rose is a rising folk–indie singer-songwriter based in Plymouth, celebrated for her atmospheric songwriting and emotionally rich storytelling.

Her debut EP Waste Land has received strong support from BBC Introducing and local press, highlighting her ethereal vocals and vivid, narrative-driven lyrics.

Drawing comparisons to artists like Laura Marling and Florence and the Machine, she explores themes of mental health, neurodiversity and working-class life with both honesty and imagination.

Her Involving Music spotlight shines a light on an artist already building national momentum, with songs like “Seagulls” and “Nothing Ever Happens Here” resonating with listeners well beyond the South West.

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