The scene has never been more alive and the creativity never more vibrant, unique and prolific.
At Forever Loud we’re dedicated to supporting emerging talent and helping you find your new favourite artist or song.
We proudly present to you the Forever Loud: Ones To Watch 2024 list:
NOAHFINNCE
Song(s) you have to hear: “Scumbag” and “Life’s A Bit”
Superpower: Relentless raw energy and positive self-belief that resonates out to his fandom, Noah is a bundle of glorious bright and beautiful energy that you want to support.
What to look out for in 2024: Debut album “GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET” will be released March 8th via Hopeless Records.
LØLØ
Songs to hear: “Hot Girls In Hell” & “Junkie”.
Superpower: The Canadian queen speaks her truths in every song about the highs and lows of relationships in the most upbeat and pop-punk way. The rising star reaches new heights in each track bringing more and more excitement to what she does.
What to look out for in 2024: In her own words, 2024 will see “something with a big collection of songs that’s not an ep” that’ll be accompanied with tours & festivals.
Lauran Hibberd
Song(s) you have to hear: “Honda Civic” (and “pretty good for a bad day” ft Alex Gaskarth)
Superpower: Self-claimed you can still rock and have irritable bowel syndrome Lauran is writing some of the coolest rock/ alternative music around. Splattered with punk pop and grunge throughout it’s just exciting.
What to look out for in 2024: Her second album ‘girlfriend material is out 22nd March and (following on from some incredible tours across 2022 and 2023) we’re hoping for a lot of live.
Kid Bookie
Song(s) you have to hear: “AI (Save Yourself)”
Superpower: Innovative genre crosser utilising his love for alternative music and hip hop as he melds slick rap flows with big riffs and even bigger choruses.
What to look out for in 2024: Their new album ‘Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead’ coming summer 2024, Supporting I Prevail on their European Arena tour and announced for Takedown Festival.
SNAYX
Song(s) you have to hear: “I’m Deranged” and “Better Days”.
Superpower: Punk spirit, sassy live shows and thoughtful lyricism that reflects real world, relatable topics.
What to look out for in 2024:Their EP ‘Better Day’s is out 9th February and loads more (essential to see) shows in the diary around the UK!
Cody Frost
Song(s) you have to hear: “WOT?”
Superpower: One of the most iconic voices in current alternative music (featuring on tracks from Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow and You Me At Six’s latest albums), she’s effortlessly creative and individual.
What to look out for in 2024: Cody will be sharing their brand of ravepunk in the form of some new singles and live dates in 2024 that we know of.
Defects
Song(s) you have to hear: “Scapegoat” and “Broken Bloodlines”
Superpower: Powerful modern metal with all the technical and song writing prowess of a band far beyond their years.
What to look out for in 2024: Debut album announced in January with new single release and confirmed for Download, Graspop and more European festivals.
unpeople
Song(s) you have to hear: “smother”.
Superpower: As we wrote in our post on The Newlist in 2023 “we have literally been blown away by every element of their debut song”. And live it gets even tastier. Tastemakers and fans around the world have picked up on this gang just from the one song, but trust me it’s way more than a one-track burst.
What to look out for in 2024: More music, more shows, more festivals.
Dead Pony
Songs to hear: “23, Never Me” & “Everything Is Easy”.
Superpower: Rising from the rooms of The Priory in Glasgow main stages of festivals. Growing from strength to strength since day one, their in your face punk will leave you wanting more.
What to look out for in 2024: The bands debut album ‘Ignore This’ on the 5th of April.
gürl
Song(s) you have to hear: “Medic”
Superpower: It’s excellent songwriting with a splash of Halloween meets Betelgeuse. A force of nature live and on their recorded properties.
What to look out for in 2024: more music, more shows (both of which we are very keen for!
Rituals
Song(s) you have to hear: “Living Blind” and “Cataclysm”
Superpower: Taking influences from all over the heavy music spectrum, Rituals have developed the perfect mix of crushing riffs and visceral screams with catchy melodies and anthemic choruses.
What to look out for in 2024: Catch them on their first UK headline tour this February.
Harpy
Song(s) you have to hear: “Inside Out”
Superpower: Incredibly strong voice and stunning attire, Harpy is a true frontwoman and artist.
What to look out for in 2024: Whilst Harpy gears up for more releases and live shows stay connected to her world via her impressive tiktok channel.
Bronnie
Song(s) you have to hear: “Oh!” & “Ur Ex Gf”.
Superpower: Making her mark in music for some time now supporting artists like Neck Deep & WSTR, her high energy happy feel pop punk instantly brings a room together in unison. Her songs come with a mix of fiery & playful vibes which feature powerful vocals that blend with upbeat pop punk-infused melodies.
What to look out for in 2024: Bronnie will unleash her debut album Jaded in March along with an album release show in her home city Liverpool & a full U.K. & Germany tour.
Tropic Gold
Song(s) you have to hear: “ADRENALINE” and “GET OVER IT”
Superpower: Delivering the perfect blend of heaviness with pop sensibilities – there’s riffs, slick drum grooves, catchy synths, sing-a-long choruses and a huge amount of emotion and energy packed into every track.
What to look out for in 2024: Follow up to WAWE EP in the works, performing at 2000 Trees Festival as well as tours and shows still to be announced.
Post Profit
Song(s) you have to hear: “Cancer Culture”
Superpower: They’ve been playing instruments since they were toddlers and the foundations of the band formed very young (as their parents were friends). Super cute but also sounding sensational.
What to look out for in 2024: With their EP ‘Self Defeater’ recently released, surely they’ll be touring outside the states soon. *Fingers crossed*.
