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Florence Road will headline the launch party for DIY's Class of 2026 at Hoxton's Colours!

Florence Road will headline the launch party for DIY's Class of 2026 at Hoxton's Colours!

      Get your calendars ready, because it’s that time of year again! DIY is launching our special Class of 2026 issue - the ultimate guide to all the new artists expected to make a splash in the next 12 months - next week, and we want you to be part of the excitement! To celebrate the magazine’s release, we’re heading back to Colours Hoxton for a night of festivities featuring a selection of the acts included in the magazine, promising a truly lively celebration.

      The event will take place at Colours in Hoxton on Tuesday, December 9th, with the phenomenal Florence Road headlining. They have just released their latest single ‘Storm Warnings’ and have recently supported Wolf Alice on their European tour. Having already performed at Colours earlier this week, the Irish quartet is set to return for another unique show, and this might be one of your last opportunities to see them in such an intimate venue. We also have a few more surprises to announce leading up to the launch…

      As always, tickets for our Class of 2026 launch party are free, and you can register through Dice now. However, please keep in mind that entry is on a first-come, first-served basis and having a ticket does not guarantee entry! This is also an 18+ event. Make sure to grab your tickets now!

      A big thank you goes out to our sponsors for this year’s Class of 2026 party: Jack Daniel’s, BIMM University, Q Acoustics, and Fender, whose support is making this event possible. We can’t wait to see you there!

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"Chic, theatrical, and deliberately larger-than-life..."

05 · 12 · 2025

Croydon-born rapper Pozer has released a new collaborative single with Liverpool's Kasst 8 titled 'What’s Good.'

This energetic, aspirational tribute to relentless hustle follows Pozer’s earlier single 'Jersey King' and his EP 'Against All Odds.' After captivating audiences at Reading & Leeds and Latitude this past summer, winning a MOBO, and earning a spot on BBC’s Sound of 2025 list with endorsements from Stormzy, Dave, and AJ Tracey, Pozer has established himself as one of the most important fresh voices in British rap.

In 'What’s Good,' the duo shares their origin stories, discussing their rise from the streets to mainstream success. The result is "a track that embodies both vintage flair and fierce energy, combining old Hollywood glamour with a modern edge."

At 27, Toxteth's Kasst 8 is making waves as one of the North West's most powerful emerging talents, skillfully merging Liverpool slang with Jamaican-Nigerian influences.

The accompanying music video, directed by Ray Solace, resembles a reimagined blockbuster, showcasing Pozer and Kasst as the leading characters in their own contemporary noir narrative.

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Photo Credit: Silas Atwal

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"Chic, theatrical, and deliberately larger-than-life..." 05 · 12 · 2025 Croydon-born rapper Pozer has released a new collaborative single with Liverpool's Kasst 8 titled 'What’s Good.' This energetic, aspirational tribute to relentless hustle follows Pozer’s earlier single 'Jersey King' and his EP 'Against All Odds.' After captivating audiences at Reading & Leeds and Latitude this past summer, winning a MOBO, and earning a spot on BBC’s Sound of 2025 list with endorsements from Stormzy, Dave, and AJ Tracey, Pozer has established himself as one of the most important fresh voices in British rap. In 'What’s Good,' the duo shares their origin stories, discussing their rise from the streets to mainstream success. The result is "a track that embodies both vintage flair and fierce energy, combining old Hollywood glamour with a modern edge." At 27, Toxteth's Kasst 8 is making waves as one of the North West's most powerful emerging talents, skillfully merging Liverpool slang with Jamaican-Nigerian influences. The accompanying music video, directed by Ray Solace, resembles a reimagined blockbuster, showcasing Pozer and Kasst as the leading characters in their own contemporary noir narrative. — Photo Credit: Silas Atwal — Join us on WeAre8 as we delve into global cultural events. Follow Clash Magazine HERE as we joyfully navigate through clubs, concerts, interviews, and photo shoots. Get backstage insights and a glimpse into our world as the excitement unfolds. Sign up for the Clash mailing list for the latest updates on music, fashion, and film news.

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Florence Road will headline the launch party for DIY's Class of 2026 at Hoxton's Colours!

We will be going back to the East London venue to celebrate our brand new double issue on December 9th.