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No fools: IQ new music playlist for April is live

The latest edition of IQ’s new music playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, is now live, showcasing some of the most exciting talent for April 2021.

Launched last summer, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The January playlist features contributions from CAA, ICM Partners, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, 13 Artists, ATC Live, Primary Talent and WME, each of which have picked up to five tracks apiece showcasing some of their hottest touring artists.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below, or click here to catch up on March’s ILMC special first.


Separated by agency office, the full track list for the April playlist is:

AgencyArtistSong
CAAStoneFuse
CAARemi WolfPhoto ID
CAAParis TexasSituations
CAABrian NastyJust a Game
ICM PartnersLo VillageOut the Window
ICM PartnersMichele MorroneBeautiful
ICM PartnersJelani AryehMarigold
ICM PartnersFlorence ArmanOut of the Blue
ICM PartnersKareen LomaxBig Facts
ITBChloe BlackTitle Track
ITBHardwicke CircusWalking on Broken Glass
ITBThe Lounge SocietyCain’s Heresy
ITBIcon for HireBrittle
ITBFletcher GullTransgressive Soliloquy
ParadigmAby CoulibalyLong Nights
ParadigmAlexander 23Come Here and Leave
ParadigmGirl in RedSerotonin
ParadigmSam RyderWhirlwind
ParadigmDuchessEver Ever
UTA347aidanWhen the Devil Cries
UTAILLENIUM, iann diorFirst Time
UTAIngrid Michaelson, ZAYNThe Day
UTAThomas DybdahlWho Am I Without You
UTAX Ambassadorstorture (with Earl St. Clair)
13 ArtistsStephen FretwellOval
13 ArtistsTrillary BanksLast Man Standing
13 ArtistsCj PanditRight Person, Wrong Time
ATC LiveThe UmlautsBoiler Suits & Combat Boots
ATC LiveJuan WautersReal (with Mac DeMarco)
ATC LiveWU LUSouth (ft Lex Amor)
ATC LiveCrumbTrophy
ATC LiveTrousdaleWouldn't Come Back
PrimaryBleu ClairBeat Like This
PrimaryEden PrinceDo You Want It Right Now
PrimaryAlan DixonTell Me When
PrimaryBlondesComing Of Age
WMEChase BryantHigh Drunk and Heartbroke
WMENoga ErezKids
WMEGwen StefaniSlow Clap
WMESelena Gomez & DJ SnakeSelfish Love
WMESteve Aoki & KiiaraUsed to Be ft. WIZ KHALIFA

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Seconds out: February agency playlist is live

The latest edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today, showcasing some of the most exciting talent for February 2021.

Launched last summer, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The January playlist features contributions from CAA, ICM Partners, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, 13 Artists and ATC Live, each of which have picked up to five tracks apiece showcasing some of their hottest touring artists.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the January 2021 edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for February’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistSong
CAAThe Backseat LoversKilby Girl
CAARachek ChinouririDarker Place
CAAVintage CultureParadise
CAALoonyRaw
ICMMarzzFeelin' Me
ICMJelani AryehAngels
ICMDiana DemuthRose of Nantucket
ITBMegan O’NeillTime In A Bottle
ITBIngloriousMedusa
ITBLittle CometsTotal Abject Paranoia
ParadigmAlfa MistRun Outs
ParadigmDennis LloydAnxious
ParadigmJessiaI'm Not Pretty
ParadigmTV PriestPress Gang
ParadigmYu SuXiu
UTADaði FreyrFeel the Love
UTAFKA TwigsDon't Judge Me
UTAJacob CollierSky Above
UTAArlo ParksHope
UTAWhy Don’t WeFallin' (Adrenaline)
13 ArtistsThe LathumsFoolish Parley
13 ArtistsAnother SkySun Seeker
13 ArtistsMelanie CInto You (Acoustic)
13 ArtistsHolly HumberstoneVanilla
13 ArtistsTrillary BanksBig Miss Steak
ATCSquidNarrator
ATCGoat GirlBadibaba
ATCShameBorn in Luton
ATCSleaford ModsElocution
ATCBlack Country, New RoadTrack X

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January rhythm and blues: New agency playlist

The January edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today with another serving of fresh new music ahead of the launch of IQ 95.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The January playlist features contributions from CAA, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, ATC, Primary and WME, each of which have picked four or five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the December edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for January’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistSong
CAATemsDamages
CAAMunduBrag & Boast
CAAFana HuesIcarus
CAA19&YouRunnin'
CAADel Water GapHig Tops
ICMBaddieDylan & Dakota
ICMFlorence ArmanHome
ITBDream NailsLonely Star (Christmas Song)
ITBThe Hyena KillBleached
ITBDaytime TVSide Effects
ITBFeverHonesty
ITBLittle BarrieSteel Drum
ParadigmWorking Mens ClubJohn Cooper Clarke
ParadigmChloe MoriondoGirl on TV
ParadigmJoey MaxwellMy Self
ParadigmLynksBrand New Face
ParadigmFlowerkidMiss Andry
UTAChance The Rapper, Jeremih & ValeeAre U Live
UTADixie D’Amelio (feat. Wiz Khalifa)One Whole Day
UTATierra WhackFeel Good
UTAPeach Tree RascalsFumari
UTA4kGoldn (feat. iann dior)Mood
ATCOracle SistersThe Dandelion
ATCAltin GunOrdunun Dereleri
ATCBlack PumasChristmas will really be Christmas
ATCHello ForeverAnywhere is Everywhere
ATCJulia JacklinBaby Jesus is Nobody's Baby
PrimaryBad TunerSourire
PrimaryMatilda MannPaper Mache World
PrimaryKaty KirbyTraffic!
PrimaryPretty SickSuperstar
WMEInternet MoneyLemonade
WMEMiley Cyrus (feat. Dua Lipa)Prisoner
WME24KGLDNMood
WMEThe Weeknd (feat. Rosalia)Blinding Lights (Remix)
WMEAJRBang!

 


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Winter Wonderbands: December’s agency playlist

The December edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today with another serving of fresh new music ahead of the launch of IQ 95.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The December playlist features contributions from CAA, ICM, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, ATC and Primary, each of which have picked four or five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the November edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for December’s New Signings playlist is:

AgencyArtistSong
CAAYDEStopped Buying Diamonds
CAAPriya RaguGood Love 2.0
CAACassowaryStarlife
CAABree RunwayATM
CAACole LCWestbrook
ICMKAMAUUMango
ICMCoi LeraySlide
ICMQTake Me Where Your Heart Is
ITBAnnaFast
ITBDead Poet SocietyCoDA
ITBDevonWhy Do We Wake Up? (Before The Good Bit)
ITBJuanita Stein1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
ITBLonely The BraveBright Eyes
ParadigmAddison GraceOverthink
ParadigmDo NothingGlueland
ParadigmProspaThe Thrill
ParadigmKokorokoBaba Ayoola
ParadigmToraCall Your name
UTABoybandTattoo
UTADenise ChailaChaila
UTApoutyfaceDeathwish
UTAmoa moaSpinning
UTAAlina PashDengi
ATCBlack Country New RoadScience Fair
ATCKaty J PearsonSomething Real
ATCSprintsManifesto
ATCKacy & Clayton, Marlon WilliamsArahura
ATCTim AtlasWallflower
PrimaryMiloeWinona
PrimaryJuly Jones2020 Girls
PrimaryIC3PEAKTRRST
PrimaryAll Time LowMonsters
PrimaryMoore KismetYou Should Run

 


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November rain: New Signings playlist live

The November edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today with another serving of fresh new music ahead of the launch of IQ 94.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The November playlist features contributions from CAA, ITB, Paradigm, UTA and ATC Live, each of which have picked four or five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the October edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for November’s New Signings playlist is:

AgencyArtistSong
CAADerykCall You Out
CAASaygraceBoys Ain't Shit
CAAMonolinkOtherside
CAAMichael Franti & SpearheadI Got You
CAAGok Wan x Craig Knight ft. Kele Le RocLet Me Be Your Fantasy
ITBDead Poet SocietyIntoodeep
ITBPaceshiftersHurdles
ITBPhil Madeley21st Witch Century Hunt
ITBNature TVHometown
ITBTigressChoke
ParadigmBriston MaroneyFreeway
ParadigmEla MinusDominique
ParadigmFred AgainJessie (I Miss You)
ParadigmGabrielsLove and Hate in a Different Time
ParadigmTayo SoundSomeone New
UTASalem IleseMad at Disney
UTAMarisha WallaceBefore I Go
UTAChartreuseKeep Checking Up On Me
UTASpaceAcreOverthrown
UTADragged UnderThe World Is In Your Way
ATCPVATalks
ATCPan AmsterdamHannibal Lecture
ATCJulia JacklinTo Perth, before the border closes
ATCVoxToo Much, Give Up
ATCAnjimileMaker

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Turning a new leaf: New Signings playlist live

The October edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today with another serving of fresh new music following the launch of IQ 93.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The October playlist features contributions from CAA, ICM Partners, ITB, Paradigm, UTA and ATC Live, each of which have picked four or five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the September edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for October’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistSong
CAAYellow DaysThe Curse
CAARoisin MurphySomething More
CAAThe ShiresCrazy Days
CAAPhoebe AXAWisdom Teeth (Pressure)
CAATensnakeRules
ICMG HerboPTSD
ICMMK xyzPass It
ICMBrandon BanksGold
ICMWolftylaAll Tinted
ITBChloe BlackSacrifice
ITBDeclan Welsh and The Decadent WestGhosted
ITBMildlifeVapour
ITBDream NailsThis Is The Summer
ITBBright Light Bright Light featuring CaveboyIt’s Alright, It’s OK
ParadigmChloe MoriondoI Want To Be With You
ParadigmMae MullerSo Annoying
ParadigmRebükeObscurity
ParadigmThomas HeadonUrbanAngel1999
ParadigmTSHASister
UTANana AdjoaNo Room
UTAMolchat DomaNe Shmeshno
UTASilvana EstradaPara Siempre
UTACharley CrockettWelcome to Hard Times
UTABalmorheaRemembrance
ATCShameAlphabet
ATCUltraflexWork Out Tonight
ATCPillow QueensHoly Show
ATCYard ActFixer Upper
ATCGirl UltraOjos Negros

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Dancing in September: Latest New Signings playlist live

The September edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, goes live today, heralding the launch of IQ 92 next week with another serving of fresh new music.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The September playlist features contributions from ICM Partners, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, X-ray Touring, 13 Artists, ATC Live and Primary, each of which have picked four or five five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the August edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for September’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistSong
ICMIsabella LovestoryKitten Heel
ICMFivio ForeignBig Drip
ICMSpencer Barnetteta
ICMWynneEgo Check
ITBThe Lounge SocietyGeneration Game
ITBHolloway RoadSenseless
ITBBlack FoxxesBadlands
ITBWildermissSupermagical
ITBTebeyHappened on a Saturday Night
ParadigmAaron SmithUnconditional
ParadigmBaba AliAll These Wires
ParadigmBiig PiigDon't turn around
ParadigmDeath By DenimOut of Habit
ParadigmJoey MaxwellStreetlights
UTABrevin Kim (US)Somebody, some body
UTAThe Blue Stones (CA)Shakin Off The Rust
UTACande y Paulo (Argentina)Barro Tal Vez
UTAPark Hye Jin (KOR)If U Want It
UTAThe Marias (US)I Don't Know You
X-rayJames Dean BradfieldThe Boy From The Plantation
X-rayKelly Lee Owens ft John CaleCorner of My Sky
X-rayFEVER 333SUPREMCY
X-rayTouche AmoreLimelight
13 ArtistsHolly HumberstoneDrop Dead
13 ArtistsSea GirlsForever
13 ArtistsMelanie CIn And Out Of Love
13 ArtistsTame impalaIs It True
13 ArtistsInhalerFalling In
ATCFontaines D.C.Televised Minds
ATCMuck SpreaderCarnal Tongues
ATCRomareHeaven
ATCDurand Jones & The IndicationsNever Heard Em Say
ATCThe Goa ExpressBe My Friend
CAAKamaal WilliamsHold On
CAAPaul KalkbrennerParachute
CAASteam DownEtcetera
CAATate McCraeYou Broke Me First
CAALOONYiN CODE
Primary TalentHarley SuleSomething Good
Primary TalentWe Want You To DanceDo You?
Primary TalentRunnnerHeliotrope
Primary TalentManu GraceTwo Weeks
Primary TalentKara MarniYoung Heart

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Breezy listening: Celebrate summer with IQ’s New Signings

The August edition of IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, launches today, serving up a welcome dose of fresh new music as live continues its long summer hiatus.

Launched in May for the June issue, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agents.

The August edition features contributions from CAA, ICM Partners, ITB, Paradigm, UTA, X-ray Touring, Primary Talent, 13 Artists and ATC Live, each of which have picked five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here to catch up on the July edition first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for August’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistSong
CAATameraFlipside
CAABeneeSupalonely
CAANavvyPieces
CAAPurple Disco MachineHypnotized
CAARachel ChinouririBeautiful Disaster
ICMJAHMEDTWOTEN
ICMAlex PoratHappy For You
ICMAlex MaliObviously
ICMSarah BarriosI Didn’t Mean to
ICMMarcoOnly Want You
ITBHot MilkCalifornia’s Burning
ITBBananagunPeople Talk Too Much
ITBRed Rum ClubEleanor
ITBDream NailsJillian
ITBBright Light Bright LightI Used To Be Cool
ParadigmCamelphatHypercolour (featuring Yannis from Foals)
ParadigmMellahHabit
ParadigmLynkks AfrikkaHow To Be Successful
ParadigmRobert GraceFake Fine
ParadigmTrevor DanielPast Life (featuring Selena Gomez)
UTAChe Lingo (UK)My Blok
UTAFrankie Beetlestone (UK)HMU Again
UTADreyaSkippin
UTAEvann McIntosh (US)What Dreams Are Made Of
UTASilly Boy Blue (FR)The Fight
X-rayLuke La VolpeDead Man's Blues
X-rayLeyla BlueSilence
X-rayLittle HurtAlaska
X-rayTiagzMy Heart Went oops
X-rayPhoebe BridgersGarden Song
Primary TalentKate BollingerA Couple Things
Primary TalentYouth SectorNo Fanfare
Primary TalentBad GyalBom Bom
Primary TalentIzzy CaminaWrapped In Gold
Primary TalentMitskiStrawberry Blond
13 ArtistsThe LathumsAll my Life
13 ArtistsThe AcademicActing My Age
13 ArtistsHolly HumberstoneOverkill
13 ArtistsNito NBStarburst
13 ArtistsAnother SkyFell in Love with the City
ATCEmma-Jean ThackrayOpen- Remix
ATCWhoMadeWhoInterloper
ATCJade ImagineCoastal Pines
ATCReuben JamesRun Away
ATCRosalinaTiña

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Lockdown listening: IQ New Signings playlist returns

IQ’s New Signings playlist, featuring a selection of tracks curated by major international booking agencies, returns today, providing the perfect soundtrack for those long summer afternoons in lockdown.

Launched last month, the playlist complements IQ Magazine’s popular New Signings page, which keeps the live industry updated about which new, emerging and re-emerging artists are being signed by agencies.

The June edition features contributions from CAA, ITB, X-ray Touring, UTA, ATC Live, Primary Talent International, Paradigm, ICM, 13 Artists and Pitch & Smith, each of which have picked up to five tracks apiece featuring some of their most exciting new talent.

Listen to the latest selection using the Spotify playlist below – or click here if you missed May and need to catch up first.

Separated by agency, the full track list for June’s New Signings playlist is:

 

AgencyArtistTrack title
ATC LiveMoscomanEyes Wide Shut
Egyptian BlueNylon Wire
Christian Lee HutsonLose this Number
MalakiFair Play
Black PumasFast Car
CAAPip MillettJune
Avenue BeatI Don't Really Like Your Boyfriend
Freddie GibbsGod Is Perfect
Dan D’LionPull Me Under
Mimi WebbBefore I Go
ICM PartnersOdieSlowly
Nation of LanguageThe Wall & I
Madison BeerSelfish
VanJessDysfunctional
ITBPinsGhosting
October DriftForever Whatever
July 7Dentro
Samuel JackGotta Be Alright
The EstevansWrong Idea
ParadigmBakarHell N Back
Denzel CurryPig Feet (feat. Kamasi Washington, G Perico and Daylyt)
DuchessElephant
Mariah the ScientistRIP
Tkay MaidzaShook
UTAChe Lingo (UK)My Blok
Frankie Beetlestone (UK)HMU Again
DreyaSkippin
Evann McIntosh (US)What Dreams Are Made Of
Silly Boy Blue (FR)The Fight
X-ray TouringYumi ZoumaCool for a Second
Kris Barras BandWhat a Way to Go
The ChatsPub Feed
Broken Witt RebelsRunning with the Wolves
LovelythebandI Should be Happy
Primary TalentBiiclaNo Place
Thick5 Years Behind
Baby QueenInternet Religion
Luke ElliotAll on Board
CourtingsDavid Byrne's Badside
13 ArtistsJosh VineHow Many Times
The MysterinesI Win Every Time
Nito NBL’s Down
CaroFigure Me Out
Orlando WeeksBlame or Love or Nothing
Pitch & SmithLimeSurf N Turf
Jess WilliamsonInfinite Scroll
Drab CityTroubled Girl
Marie DavidsonWork It
Le RenLove Can’t be the Only Reason to Stay

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