Missed Reading and Leeds 2025? We got your back with our 13 artists to watch. Our final artist for this R&L season is Nell Mescal, an Irish singer-songwriter who’s wearing her heart on her sleeve (even if she hides from it sometimes).

Missed Reading and Leeds 2025? We got your back with our 13 artists to watch. Next up is Del Water Gap: a solo artist rocking yellow Lidl wellies, vulnerable lyrics, and heart of a recovering cynic.

Missed Reading and Leeds 2025? We got your back with our 13 artists to watch. Next up is late night drive home, a rising alt-rock Texan band moving through life and music with as many jokes and nostalgia-fuelled tunes as possible.

Missed Reading and Leeds 2025? We got your back with our 13 artists to watch. Next up is Songer, a Reading-born rapper using his freestyles and platform to talk about connection and advocating for yourself at all costs.