Radio 1's Future Artist of the Month
Every month, Radio 1's presenters and producers pick a new artist who they see destined for big things.
These could be artists at any stage in their career - there is no strict criteria, they're just musicians that Radio 1 sees itself backing in the future.
See who we've picked since Future Artist of the Month first launched...
August 2025 - Jim Legxacy
Lewisham, south London rapper + producer Jim Legxacy had a hand in producing 'Sprinter', the huge 2023 hit for Dave and Central Cee. His collage-like approach, displayed in new project 'black british music', brings in vast influences from hip-hop, U.S. emo and nostalgic R&B. He cites Bon Iver, Paramore, Drake, Frank Ocean and even Daniel Bedingfield amongst his inspirations.
July 2025 - Josh Baker
A firm favourite of Radio 1 Dance, Manchester DJ Josh Baker is making a name for himself worldwide via a future-facing take on house music.
June 2025 - Alessi Rose
Alessi Rose is a go-to new artist for Radio 1's Future Pop show, having performed in session for Mollie King back in 2024. She takes an honesty-first approach to pop, which recently earned her a support slot on Dua Lipa's Europe arena tour. This summer she opens the Other Stage at Glastonbury.
May 2025 - Kettama
Irish DJ KETTAMA is a firm favourite of Radio 1's Future Dance show - he even co-hosted a Friday night with Sarah Story back in March 2025. His fun-first approach to production nods to old school rave culture and hard-hitting techno. Standout track 'Feeling Emotions', which samples Mariah Carey, has become a staple on Radio 1 Dance.
April 2025 - Nemzzz
Nemiah Simms aka Nemzzz is a fast-rising Manchester rapper who's already collaborated with Central Cee (on the addictive 'RENT'S DUE'), and hit the UK charts with two mixtapes; 2024's 'Do Not Disturb' and 2025's 'Rent's Due'.
March 2025 - South Arcade
Self-described pop-rock 'Y2Kcore' four-piece South Arcade played a standout set at Radio 1's New Music gig in Halifax, back in 2024. They've since become a regular staple of our Future Sounds and Future Artists shows.
February 2025 – Matilda Mann
Folk sensation Matilda Mann cites Big Thief and Laura Marling as some of her inspirations, and she released debut album 'Roxwell' in Feb 2025.
January 2025 – ATRIP
The electronic artist merges club-ready sonics with dreamy soundscapes.
December 2024 - Victor Ray
The Newcastle-raised talent cites Ed Sheeran, J. Cole and Donny Hathaway as his early inspirations.
November 2024 - Doechii
Before landing a spot in the Sound of 2025 and winning her first Grammy, Radio 1 tipped rapper Doechii as Future Artist of the Month.
October 2024 – Mk.gee
A guitar prodigy unlike any other, mk.gee's breakthrough arrived in 2024 via the 80s-nodding album 'Two Star & the Dream Police'.
September 2024 - Jaz Karis
Gifted South London songwriter Jaz Karis is a regular favourite of Radio 1's Future Soul show.
August 2024 - A Little Sound
Fast-rising D&B star A Little Sound joined Radio 1 for a one-month Residency in September 2024.
July 2024 - POZER
The Croydon rapper's early tracks have a confidence-driven bounce. After being tipped as Future Artist of the Month, he landed a spot in the Sound of 2025 longlist.
June 2024 - Myles Smith
Luton-born popstar Myles Smith broke through in 2024 with the hits 'Stargazing' and 'Nice to Meet You', later being tipped in the .
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May 2024 - Chappell Roan
At the cusp of superstardom, Radio 1 tipped Chappell Roan as our Future Artist of the Month. A few months later, .
April 2024 - Artemas
Breaking through with 'i like the way you kiss me', Artemas is a British pop trailblazer with a serious eye for hooks.
March 2024 - Hannah Laing
The Scottish dentist-turned-DJ specialises in fast-paced, hard-hitting techno and trance.
February 2024 - Etta Marcus
London songwriter Etta Marcus looks poised to have a long and successful career - debut album 'The Death of Summer and Other Promises' set out a stall for boundary-pushing pop.
January 2024 - Sammy Virji
The London DJ has gone on to win Radio 1's coveted Essential Mix of the Year prize, at our 2025 Dance Awards.
