1 2 WATCH: NEVMORE

Nevmore, the Northampton-based artist known for his introspective lyricism and versatile musical style, returns with "Swim Swim," a vibrant departure from his usual chilled-out vibes.

1 2 Watch, Music News, Music ReviewsAlfred Afari28 June 2024NEVMOREComment

1 2 Watch: JusHarry

In just a remarkably short time, JusHarry has burst onto the music scene, capturing the attention of prominent platforms and leaving a lasting impact.

1 2 Watch, Artist SpotlightThe Pit London25 June 2023JusHarryComment

1 2 Watch: Mezmah

In the buzzing UK rap scene, where talents emerge at a rapid pace, one artist is steadily making waves with his distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Meet Mezmah!

1 2 Watch, Artist SpotlightAlfred Afari25 June 2023Mezmah, UK RAPComment

THE PIT LONDON'S ONES TO WATCH 2023

At The Pit London, our gaze is firmly fixed on discovery and finding the best new talent for our readers to enjoy. After another brilliant year for UK and Irish alternative music in 2022, we have curated a list of 15 of the hottest upcoming talents, all with fewer than 100k monthly listeners on Spotify, who we predict will have a huge 2023 incoming!

1 2 WATCH: Leo Lore

At the Pit, we are always looking to discover artists that push boundaries, provoke feeling and don’t follow the masses. Leo Lore epitomises this. We catch up with Leo to discuss his influences, standing out amongst the masses and his gorgeous new EP 'Blue Print'

1 2 Watch, Music ReviewsBen Tibbits28 February 2022Leo Lore, UK Sou, Soul, UK Soul, Alternative, Mootown, MotownComment

THE PIT PRESENTS: 1 2 2022 PART 4

In the final section of our 1 2 Watch 2022 series, we focus in on the burgeoning alternative R&B and soul movement, selecting five of the best upcomers we expect to have a big year

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits4 January 2022Jaydonclover, Safiyyah, vi0let, SIPHO., Debbie, R&B, Soul, UK AlternativeComment

THE PIT PRESENTS: 1 2 WATCH 2022 PART 2

In the second featured offering of The Pit's sounds of 2022, our gaze in firmly fixed on the alternative rappers ready to shine in the new year

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits2 January 2022Xadi, CLBRKS, Deyah, Deema, BXKS, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

THE PIT LONDON PRESENTS: 1 2 WATCH 2022 PART ONE

The first in a four part series, The Pit pick out the artists that we feel will be the sound of 2022. On this first offering, we focus on five genre-fluid alternative artists ready to break the mould!

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits1 January 2022kid apollo, Chartreuse, Downtown Kayoto, MEYY, Bert, UK AlternativeComment

1 2 WATCH: Sweeney

1 2 WATCH: North London’s Sweeney reveals himself to be an exciting addition to the UK rap scene with his debut mixtape ‘F.T.B.W.C’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits21 November 2021Sweeney, UK Rap, Alternative Drill, RapComment

1 2 WATCH: Cousin Kula

With their head-turning new single and debut album ‘Double Dinners’ fast approaching, Bristol five-piece Cousin Kula look set to be considered one of the most exciting and innovative bands in the UK

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits17 October 2021Cousin Kula, UK Jazz, Psychedelia, Alternative JazzComment

1 2 WATCH: Key4Life

The skilful, energetic and vital collective Key4Life are next up in our '1 2 Watch' series

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits5 October 2021Key4Life, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment

1 2 WATCH: James Lamb

Next up in our 1 2 WATCH series is London based songwriter and rapper James Lamb, who has just released his debut solo single ‘These Old Feelings’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits22 August 2021James Lamb, Alternative Rap, UK Rap, Jazz Hop, Jazz RapComment

1 2 WATCH: Casper the Ghost

The next artist to grace our ‘1 2 Watch’ series is Brighton’s finest Casper the Ghost, who recently dropped her sophomore single ‘Brown Eyed Girl’

1 2 Watch, Music ReviewsBen Tibbits8 August 2021Casper the Ghost, Trip Hop, UK R&B, Alternative, UK Alternative

1 2 WATCH: Just Banco

We look North for our next ‘1 2 WATCH’ featured artist; our gaze is firmly fixed on Manchester’s Just Banco, who has just unleashed his ‘Hayfever Freestyle’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits25 July 2021Just Banco, Trapanese, UK Alternative, Wave, TrapComment

1 2 Watch: shanesa

Next up in our ‘1 2 Watch’ series is the empowering Leicester songwriter shanesa, who has just liberated her vibrant, introspective EP ‘Impasse’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits27 June 2021shanesa, Alternative R&B, UK R&BComment

1 2 Watch: PIE

Next up in our ‘1 2 Watch’ series is Brazilian alternative soulstress and multi-instrumentalist PIE, who has just dropped off dazzling new single ‘Solitude’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits30 May 2021PIE, Neo-Soul, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment

1 2 WATCH: LANDEL

The Pit launch a new series where we will be biweekly focusing on an artist destined for big things. ‘1 2 WATCH’ begins with Birmingham based alt R&B crooner LANDEL

1 2 Watch, Music ReviewsBen Tibbits16 May 2021LANDEL, Alternative R&B, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment