Red Bull Culture Clash 2025 Merch Drop

The battle lines are drawn, and the countdown is officially on! Red Bull Culture Clash 2025 is about to shake London’s DRUMSHEDS to its core on March 8th.

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One Suitcase

SHAB’s second album, One Suitcase, is a radiant blend of pop, R&B, and dance influences that captures her journey from refugee to rising global star. With 21 tracks full of energy, emotion, and empowerment, the album is both a musical triumph and a powerful personal statement.

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Lying

Hana’s back and better than ever with Lying—a bouncy, feel-good anthem that mixes Neo-Soul, Modern Jazz, and UK Garage like a dream. With Kieran Guy on production and Hana co-producing, this track packs an emotional punch while keeping you on your feet.

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A Lover's Portrait

Alt-R&B newcomer Chevoy makes a bold first impression with A Lover’s Portrait, a six-track debut bursting with emotion. Exploring love’s rollercoaster—anxiety, lust, nostalgia, and even apathy—Chevoy delivers lyrics that hit deep, all while keeping it cool and relatable.

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Tidal Wave

London-based indie-pop/rock duo YAZ are back, and they’re making waves—literally! Their latest single, "Tidal Wave," is a high-energy anthem that blends soaring melodies with deep, introspective lyrics. Think Metronomy meets Bloc Party with a splash of Young the Giant.

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I Have A Huge Crush On Doja Cat

Empty Piñata, formerly LA Rodriguez, drops "I Have A Huge Crush On Doja Cat," channeling Vacations, Post Malone, and Dominic Fike. A sun-soaked, indie-pop banger, it’s got catchy hooks, breezy guitars, and playful vibes. With a debut EP coming summer 2025, he’s here to make waves!

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Peace Of Mind

Jo James cranks up the volume with "Peace Of Mind", the electrifying bonus track from his upcoming live album dropping in June.

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Artist Spotlight: Ironic

Hailing from Lorain, Ohio, Ironic is a rapper, producer, and former drummer blending underground grit with mainstream flair. Inspired by Dizzy Wright and J. Cole, he’s worked with Bone Thugs’ Krayzie Bone and rocked big stages. With new music dropping, Ironic’s next move is always his best one.

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Off The Rip

RIGGA, the UK rapper who swapped boxing gloves for a mic, has dropped his debut EP Off The Rip, and it’s pure fire.

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Inconsistent

North London’s rap scene is on high alert as Glizz and AntsLive collide on "Inconsistent", a heavyweight collaboration .

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BETTER4U

Rising Afro-fusion star Tim Lyre teams up with soulful R&B sensation Manana for a heartfelt collaboration on ‘BETTER4U’.

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I AM IZO

IZO’s debut EP, I AM IZO, is an exciting mix of soul, jazz, and boom bap hip-hop, all wrapped up in the vibrant energy of her Guyanese, Nigerian, and English heritage.

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Seaside

Zed4’s debut single Seaside is a deep dive into the Portsmouth artist’s personal journey, and it’s anything but shy. Growing up in tough estates and later moving to “nicer” areas, Zed4’s experiences with crime, mental health, and fitting in have shaped his unique sound.

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Traces

Ariádne, the UK-based singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the nu-soul band Mamilah, takes a bold step into her solo career with “Traces,” the title track from her upcoming EP.

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FREE SHARE

Irma Vado, the Lithuanian R&B and soul sensation, has arrived with FREE SHARE, a genre-bending album that’s equal parts soulful, experimental, and unapologetically unique.

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Are You Okay?

Yung Yusuf and Sunkissed Child have teamed up for a deeply emotive track, "Are You Okay?", blending Lo-Fi Hip-Hop with Alternative R&B to explore the universal experience of living in uncertain times. T

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GuideZ

Mystic Xperienz is back with GuideZ, a soulful and uplifting EP that’s sure to get you vibing. After navigating personal hardships, including the loss of his grandmother and granddaughter, Mystic found new purpose on a life-changing trip to the Caribbean. T

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Artist Spotlight: Duncan Daniels

Grammy-nominated and independent to the core, Duncan Daniels mixes Nigerian beats with rock, country, and Americana magic.

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SPIDERRR

London-based artist and producer jem wax is making waves in the UK music scene with her latest release, SPIDERRR. Blending jazz, rap, and pop, jem’s distinct sung-spoken style shines through in this bold track.

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Artist Spotlight: EV

UK riser EV is turning real-life chaos into club anthems, winning over BBC Radio 1 and DJ Interplanetary Criminal. With viral bangers like English Lad and Friday Nights, his new single Thierry Henry kicks things up a notch. Catch him on tour across the UK, Australia, and France in 2024!

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