Here Are the Artists Bringing Local Music to This Year's Jameson Distilled Sounds
As well as leading the group, the Grammy award-winning artist will also be curating this year's roster with his creative houseAPESHIT, co-managed by Krystal Miles. In an official statement, she shared, 'This isn't just about what happens during the programme; it's about where it leads. We're focused on expanding our roster beyond North America and tapping into artists who are shaping the sound of now from every corner of the world.'
Hailing from South Africa, singer-songwriterLloyisokicks off the 2025 programming with his soulful vocals, made famous on the regional talent contest Idols. He will be joined by fellow singer-songwriterMary Ann Alexander, known for crafting songs based on her real-life experiences in India, as well as Indonesian vocalistMonica Karinaand East African singerXenia Manasseh, who have both gained a vast fanbase with their transcendental R&B sound.
Rethinking the boundaries of pop music, Kazakh musicianMoldanazarenters the mix with a '70s-inspired synth edge, while Malaysian artistSaint Kylointroduces a timeless funk sound that isn't too dissimilar to Anderson .Paak's own repertoire. In stark contrast, Dublin-basedSkinneris set to make noise with his alternative punk rock style, drawing from New York's No Wave movement in songs 'Calling in Sick' and 'Sour Milk.'
As for Kenyan artistKethanandEU.CLIDESfrom Portugal, the two multi-instrumentalists come united in their shared passion for giving new life to their country's traditional sounds, harnessing gospel, electronic beats, and other forms of music in their craft. Hot off his single 'Peace' withTems, Nigerian singerManny Wellzrounds off this year's program alongside Namibia'sKp Illest, a rapper and dab-handed mixing engineer.
To find out more about the artists in the 2025 Distilled Sounds music program, head to Jameson'sYouTube channelorInstagram pagenow.
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