Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, from 24-26 July. There are some great sets spread across the weekend, showcasing excellent talent from Sheffield artists and newer bands on the smaller stages to main-stage headliners with huge and growing fanbases. Here are ten artists we’ll be looking out for!
Friday
Etta Marcus makes dark, slow-building songs spanning indie, folk and alternative pop. Songs such as ‘Theatre’ and ‘Girls That Play’ have a quiet captivating tension running through them.
Friday 24 July, 3pm – The Leadmill Stage
Sheffield-born singer, lyricist and producer Aziza Jaye brings together reggae, soul and dub, drawing on her Jamaican roots without being pinned to one particular sound.
Friday 24 July, 3.20pm – T’Other Stage
Black Honey are definitely ones to watch. Izzy B. Phillips has a strong stage presence and the band have built up a solid run of big alternative-pop songs.
Friday 24 July, 7.15pm – The Leadmill Stage
Saturday
Britpop legends Sleeper are definitely going to be at home on the main stage. Louise Wener remains one of Britpop’s sharpest lyricists, and Sleeper’s songs have really held up. ‘Atomic’ is going to be sure to bring a big crowd.
Saturday 25 July, 3.45pm – Sarah Nulty’s Main Stage
Lucy Spraggan’s songs are built around direct, conversational storytelling. There is humour in there, but also a willingness to deal plainly with addiction, trauma, relationships and identity.
Saturday 25 July, 5.30pm – T’Other Stage
Sunday
Brooki are a Dublin-based project led by songwriter Sarah Brookfield. Their music has been described as folk-grunge, with songs that begin quietly and then grow into something much rougher around the edges.
Sunday 26 July, 1pm – The Leadmill Stage
Brooke Combe draws from classic soul. Her debut album, Dancing at the Edge of the World, was released independently and feels warm, confident and built to be played by a full live band.
Sunday 26 July, 5pm – T’Other Stage
Wet Leg’s early singles were everywhere, and their talent has kept them growing and getting better with every release. Their second album, moisturizer, is louder, stranger and worth having on repeat.
Sunday 26 July, 5.45pm – Sarah Nulty’s Main Stage
Florence Road are a four-piece whose rise has been (rightfully) very quick. Their songs lean into big melodies and contrasting dynamics and textures, and consistently people seem to instantly connect with them and the music.
Sunday 26 July, 6.45pm – The Leadmill Stage
Wolf Alice close the festival on Sunday. Their latest album, The Clearing, puts Ellie Rowsell’s voice and writing firmly at the centre, moving between quieter, reflective songs and bigger moments, which will be amazing to see on the main stage.
Sunday 26 July, 7.45pm — Sarah Nulty’s Main Stage