New Music, New Artists, New Milestones

The year 2023 has proven to be a year of extraordinary growth for the VERO Music label and its roster of independent artists from across the globe.

With a mission of providing a safe, creative haven for developing musicians, the label’s founding artists have gone from strength to strength, while newcomers have proved to be future forces to be reckoned with.

Get ready for an exciting lineup of new albums and emerging artists slated for launch in 2024!

Here's a look back at some of the year's standout moments.

Thunder Jackson

Oklahoma-born singer and songwriter Thunder Jackson amassed more than 9 million global streams for his self-titled debut album - including his current smash hit - 'Love Sick Doctor,' which has earned 2.5m streams and 290k plays for his 2023 'Live Session' performance video.

The success follows a string of hit singles with 'Guilty Party,' 'Colors,' 'Find Yourself,' and 'Take Me Back,' - each of which has gained more than 2m global streams.

The roots-driven rock anthem 'Love Sick Doctor' caught fire following Thunder’s show-stopping Fall 2023 opening performances for Australian sensation Chet Faker at high-profile venues that included LA’s iconic Fonda Theatre.

Jackson recently released the long-form video 'Thunder Jackson - Live Session (Oklahoma City, OK),' featuring an electrifying performance of 'Love Sick Doctor' and 'Take Me Back,' and he's currently putting the finishing touches to his second album, which will begin rolling out next year.

Until the Ribbon Breaks

Until the Ribbon Breaks (aka artist Pete Lawrie Winfield) premiered their VERO Music debut single, the electronic, gospel-edged 'Everything Else but Rain' (featuring Lucius) on Zane Lowe’s highly influential Apple Music program, winning nods from the press, including Rolling Stone.

This year, the multi-talented artist, producer, and director released the singles 'Red Skies' (featuring La Pardo), 'Cielos Rojos,' and 'Nature Mother' (featuring Emoni Wilkins) to critical acclaim and airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales, and KCRW.

“I think he’s one of the most remarkable artists that Wales has produced, sonically speaking, over the last decade and a half”

— Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales.

Band mastermind Pete Lawrie Winfield is prepping for the release of the single 'Strange Times' and his VERO Music debut album, due in 2024.

Winfield has also launched a new streaming series, 'Live from the Lemon Tree,' recorded from the backyard at VERO Music’s Silver Lake, CA studio. Featured artists include UTRB, Thunder Jackson, and Parson James, with much more to come next year.

Rosehardt

San Francisco-born Brooklyn, NY resident Rosehardt's star is on the rise following the success of his current single, 'Baby Love' (featuring Masego), earning nearly a million global streams within a month.

The progressive R&B/Hip-Hop flavored 'Hunted,' 'Baby Love' and 'cheat code’ have earned multiple spins from influential BBC Radio One DJ Jack Saunders, who has repeatedly featured Rosehardt on the Radio One 'Future Artists' show.

“If you’ve found yourself knee deep on Sampha’s latest album ‘Lahai’, Rosehardt feels like a really nice next step for you. ‘cheat code’ .. I love that thing ...sounding really nice on the show tonight.”

— Jack Saunders, Radio One 'Future Artists

Lauren Ruth Ward

Baltimore-born alt-rock artist Lauren Ruth Ward's VERO Music debut EP, 'Mindseye,' a cross-continental crowd-pleaser, earned multiple spins from BBC Radio One and a diehard following within the LGBTQ community and beyond for her powerhouse performances on sold-out club tours in the U.S. and Europe throughout 2023.

Following her anthemic single 'Self Love,' catch live renditions of concert favorites 'Messiah' and 'Mindseye' now playing on her profile.

Lauren is gearing up for another exciting adventure across Europe in Spring 2024. Stay tuned!

Evenson

Haitian American Evenson is an emerging pop prodigy, gradually earning an eager following for his effortless pop/disco/funk-infused earworms, including 'Waiting on Sunshine,' 'Pretender,' 'If I Ever Feel Better,' and 'LUNGS.'

Evenson is becoming equally well-regarded for his collaboration with upcoming director and videographer Jacob Rodier. He brought stunning visuals to life in music videos for 'LUNGS,' 'If I Ever Feel Better,' and 'Pretender.'

Evenson continues to build upon the 2m global streams for his 2020 viral smash 'How Can I Sleep.' A new EP and club tour are in the works for 2024.

Abi Ocia

West London singer Abi Ocia struck an emotional chord with the touching single '30 Underwater,' co-written with acclaimed tunesmith Dan Holloway. The track garnered over 129k global streams and a compelling music video directed by Helena Coan, known for 2020's BAFTA-nominated 'Audrey,' racking up 28k+ views on YouTube.

Currently, Abi is in the studio crafting songs for a Spring 2024 release, collaborating with pop hitmaker Eddie Serafica.

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