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INTRODUCING OUR RSDUNSIGNED WINNER 2024

December 4, 2024

4 The Brotherhood has been crowned champion of this year’s #RSDUnsigned competition!

We're buzzing to introduce you to this year's winner of our RSDUnsigned competition, 4TheBrotherhood.


Described as a “Rising Indie Star” by Wonderland Magazine, 4TheBrotherhood has already earnt recognition as a Next Gen Fund applicant. Not only that, but his music has been featured on ITV’s hit reality TV show, Love Island, and he has enjoyed collaborative work with Filipino-American superstar Ez Mil.


Sonically, 4TheBrotherhood hones a unique sound, blending indie influences with a fresh, genre-defying edge. A masterful and nostalgic mesh of 2000s pop with indie-pop, rock, and alternative R&B influences. With the RSDunsigned competition win under his belt, his music will now be immortalised on 500 vinyl records.

RSDUnsigned judge and singer songwriter, Nina Nesbitt, described 4TheBrotherhood's entry as: “Such great energy! Fresh and different from anything else now but also love the nostalgic feel to it.”


In addition to his 500 vinyl records prize, 4TheBrotherhood has won an eight-week talent development programme for artists with Charmfactory, as well as securing 4 a coveted spot on the lineup for Truck Festival 2025.


Based on 4TheBrotherhood's electrifying live performances at last year’s All Points East Festival, those in attendance at Truck Festival next year are in for a treat!


Stay tuned to Record Store Day and Breed Media over the coming months for more information on their special vinyl release.


About RSDUnsigned

#RSDUnsigned is the nationwide contest that gives talented unsigned and DIY artists the opportunity to win their music pressed onto vinyl. Previous winners have included Amy Fitz Doyley, Currls, Sister Cookie and Heavy Rapids – all of whom have gone on to enjoy success on the festival circuit and plays on national radio.

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