ALL POINTS EAST 2026: ONES2WATCH

Aug 17

7 min read

All Points East is back, and while the festival always brings some huge names to London, we’re looking beyond the main stages to some of the newer artists we think are worth knowing. For this ONES2WATCH, we’re highlighting some of the emerging talent across the festival from their music and style to their overall aesthetic. These are some of the names we think you should have on your radar.

FRIDAY 21ST

ODEAL

When we first sat down with Odeal, he was already building a world around his music. At the time, the London-based artist was blending R&B with Afrobeats in an attempt to “bridge the gap”, while his OVMBR collective was becoming a space for music, creativity and community. Odeal spoke about wanting listeners to feel part of his world, rather than separated from the artist behind the music - fast forward to 2026, and that world has expanded considerably. Since then, he’s no longer the emerging artist promising his supporters more music and visuals - he’s now stepping onto one of London’s biggest festival stages, alongside headliners Tems and Nia Archives. His sound has continued to develop through a mix of R&B, Afrobeats and alternative influences while still retaining the intimacy and emotional honesty that defined his earlier work.

That same sense of world building extends to Odeal’s visual identity. In our original interview, he described fashion as an “expression of who you are and how you are feeling”, calling his own style “comfortable but expressive” and “tasteful”. It’s a description that still feels fitting: his personal style moves between tailoring, streetwear, bold accessories and experimental silhouettes without seeming overly constructed. Rather than treating fashion and music as separate, Odeal uses both as extensions of the same creative language - something he hinted at when he told F Word he wanted to bring people further into his world visually.

ENNY

South East London’s ENNY first made waves with her 2020 single ‘Peng Black Girls’ and quickly became known for her songs that explore Black womanhood, identity and life in London. Her debut project Under Twenty Five cemented her as one of UK rap’s most distinctive emerging voices, with collaborations including names such as All Points East headliner Jorja Smith, Loyle Carner and Smino. After taking some time away from releasing music, she returned last year with Cabin Feva, marking a new chapter as she heads to the All Points East stage.

Her style feels just as rooted in London as her music, with ENNY previously describing it simply as “Black, comfy, London” - her wardrobe moving between relaxed streetwear and more considered, tailored looks. Her visuals bring together her Nigerian heritage, London upbringing and a strong sense of self, without ever feeling overly polished or trend forward.

SEKOU

London-based Sekou has spent the past few years quietly building a reputation as one of the UK’s most striking voices. His gospel roots and soul vocals have carried him from his breakout Better Man to a more confident sound on his 2026 project In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 2, where he blends RnB, funk and soul with modern productions.

His mixed approach to his musical production extends to his visual identity. Sekou draws heavily from the '70s, bringing the era’s silhouettes and glamour into his styling while building an image that still feels authentic. He’s previously spoken about wanting to be seen as more than just a singer, wanting his music and image to form a single artistic vision.

SATURDAY 22ND

OKLOU

French singer and producer oklou has built an almost cult-like following around her fresh take on electronic music, pulling inspiration from ambient, hyperpop and R&B. Her 2020 mixtape Galore put her on the map, followed by her debut album choke enough in 2025. Since then, collaborations with FKA twigs, Flume, Bladee and A. G. Cook have helped push her further into the spotlight. Her style has a distinctly '90s feel, with understated looks that wouldn’t feel out of place in an old fashion editorial. There’s a soft, slightly nostalgic quality to her visuals that fits naturally with the world around her music. Her All Points East set feels like another step up for an artist whose profile has grown quickly over the last few years.

DEVON AGAIN

Los Angeles-based Devon Again has been steadily building her own corner of left-field pop since first finding an audience on TikTok in 2020. Rather than letting that early virality define her, she’s continued to develop her sound, releasing her debut EP PEE in 2022 and experimenting further with her off-kilter approach to pop. Her look has the same DIY feel as her music, with clear pop-punk influences throughout. Most recognisable is her half-bleached, half-electric blue hair, which has become something of a signature for her.

With a slot at All Points East alongside Lorde and PinkPantheress, as well as an upcoming run opening for Olivia Rodrigo this autumn, Devon Again is entering a new chapter that feels much bigger than where she first started online.

SUNDAY 23RD

ETERNAL RIN

Newcastle artist Eternal Rin is one of the more underground names on this year’s All Points East lineup. She describes her music as “horrorgaze”, drawing on shoegaze, nu-metal and the dark, immersive worlds of horror games. There’s a DIY energy to her early releases, which include ‘bloodstain’, ‘come to me’ and ‘always hurting’, which have helped her build a growing online audience.

There’s still plenty to discover about Eternal Rin, which makes her All Points East appearance feel particularly fitting for our Ones to Watch feature. She’s still at the stage of establishing what her world looks and sounds like, but the music gives a pretty clear indication of where she’s heading: dark, emotional and heavily influenced by the games and music she grew up with.

BROOKI

Dublin four-piece BROOKI formed in 2023 after meeting at BIMM and have since been building a name for themselves with their innovative take on alternative rock. Their sound has a clear '90s influence, with heavy guitars and raw vocals that bring to mind PJ Harvey and Portishead. After a packed Ireland Music Week showcase and a support slot for indie legends Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, the band are now heading to All Points East as one of the newer names on the lineup.

Their live shows are a big part of the appeal. Lead singer Sarah Brooks has described them as “a lot of emotion and drama”, which comes through in the intensity of their performances. With no official releases to their name yet, the band have instead had to build their reputation in person, with their live show doing much of the heavy lifting.

FRIDAY 28TH

FAKEMINK

Fakemink is one of the rare musical artists becoming known for his style as much as his music. The 21 year old UK rapper has picked up co signs from Drake, Playboi Carti and Frank Ocean, while his cultural influence has taken him far beyond music. In 2025, he fronted campaigns for Supreme and True Religion before walking in Demna’s first Gucci show in Milan in February 2026. Now a regular presence around Fashion Weeks worldwide, his inclusion in Tyler, the Creator’s All Points East lineup feels fitting, as Tyler himself has spent years blurring the lines between fashion and rap, making Fakemink seem like a natural choice for a lineup he curated.

RAVYN LENAE

Ravyn Lenae has had a huge couple of years. Her single Love Me Not became one of 2025’s biggest songs, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and turning the Chicago-born R&B singer into a much bigger name outside of the genre. Now, with her new album Blue Island and a growing global audience, her All Points East appearance comes at a point where she feels ready for an even bigger stage.

Her fashion has evolved alongside her music. Lenae has recently moved towards a more romantic, playful look - mixing sheer pieces, fishnet tights, bows and exaggerated silhouettes with a slightly darker, fairytale edge. She’s described the aesthetic as a “twisted-fantasy witch” saying it feels like her music “has come into human form” in her current style.

SATURDAY 29TH

JIM LEGXACY

South East London’s Jim Legxacy is difficult to put into a single category, which is exactly what makes him interesting. As a producer, rapper and singer, he moves between rap, Afrobeats, indie, pop and drill - usually within the same project. His music is deeply personal, too, drawing on his own experiences and the vulnerability of growing up as a young Black man in London.

Jim’s background in art direction has a huge influence on his work. He studied it at university and has spoken about taking his time with the visual side of his work, treating every element as carefully as the music itself. His attention to detail comes through in the world around his releases, where the visuals feel as considered as much as the sound.

SAMARA CYN

Samara Cyn first started making music while at university, turning the poetry she had been writing for years into songs. Her sound sits between hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul, with the kind of delivery that makes it difficult to pin down. Since then, she’s opened for Nas and Smino, earned co-signs from Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu, and released her Detour EP earlier this year.

Her style has since been developing alongside her music. Cyn describes herself as a former tomboy who is now figuring out how to bring more of a masc-femme balance into her wardrobe, often playing with oversized silhouettes, knits and earthy tones. That approach has also seen her recently front a recent GANNI and New Balance campaign.

SUNDAY 30TH

WITCH POST

Witch Post are the kind of band that feel like they’ve wandered out of a folk tale. The duo - Scottish musician Dylan Fraser and Montana-born Alaska Reid - came together after discovering that they were both from towns called Livingston, and their music has the same sense of coincidence running through it. Their sound moves between grungy/alternative rock, dreamy vocals and heavier guitar, with their second EP Butterfly leaning further into the surreal side of their songwriting. Their debut EP Beast was followed by an almost immediate signing to Partisan Records, making their appearance at a major festival like All Points East feel like a natural next step.

EMI GRACE

Southern California’s Emi Grace is bringing a mix of rock, guitar music and electronic production to All Points East. Her music has the energy of classic rock and pop-rock, with influences ranging from No Doubt and Van Halen to Tom Morello. After releasing her Oh, Honey Isn’t It A Shame Now EP last year and playing shows at iconic venues including The Troubadour, her slot supporting Twenty One Pilots feels like a big moment for an artist still early in her career.