The historic mixtape is back again. After decades of lying dormant, the C-Series mixtape was revived last year in a partnership between Bose and NME, a preeminent music and culture publication. The legendary comeback continues this year as Bose x NME present C24: a showcase of the next generation of music.
Long a tastemaker in the music scene, NME has taken part in the launch of artists’ careers with their influential C-Series compilations. The British music publication continues the series’ legacy with this new mixtape featuring emerging artists of today. Inspired by past C-Series, the C24 tracklist spotlights musicians across different genres and countries who are making an impact on music.
Recent Grammy winner Laufey is a renowned artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Iceland. Inspired by legends of the past, including Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker, Laufey’s making waves by introducing jazz and classical music to today’s generation. She puts her own unique twist on a Fitzgerald jazz standard with her captivating cover of “Where or When”.
“There’s nothing better than the feeling of making something that you know is going to come out one day. And I’m just chasing that all the time.”
Artemas is an English-Cypriot singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for his breakout singles “if u think i’m pretty” and “i like the way you kiss me”. His tracks fuse modern R&B with ’90s grunge and dancefloor beats, becoming undeniable Gen-Z hits. Artemas’ new song “So Stunning” goes beyond his typical style with thunderous percussion and big glamorous synths.
