Chronixx is set to break a nearly decade-long studio silence with his new album, Exile, announced this summer during Reggaeland 2025. The Jamaican reggae star teased the uplifting lead single Don’t Be Afraid during his electrifying UK performance.
5 Rising Stars to Catch at All Points East: Week 1

Whether you’re into smooth R&B or pounding UK garage, these names should be on your festival schedule.
From reggae innovators to garage trailblazers, this year’s All Points East lineup has no shortage of artists pushing their genres forward. Here are five worth catching live.
Mariah the Scientist just dropped Is It a Crime, a sultry collaboration with Kali Uchis that previews her upcoming fourth album, Hearts Sold Separately (due August 22).
Sasha Keable returned this August with act right, her first EP in four years. Described as a bold, emotionally honest statement written through heartbreak, it blends R&B with raw strength.
Sammy Virji, the UK garage powerhouse, announced his second album Same Day Cleaning (out Sept. 19) and a new single, “925” with Chris Lake, landing August 22.
Nia Archives continues to amplify junglist visibility after making history as the first jungle artist with three BRIT Award nominations in 2025. She also launched her own label and dropped a collab, “Get Loose,” with Cheetah this spring.