Underground Artist of the Month for July 2026

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Bio

British singer-songwriter and producer, RAYE, real name Rachel Agatha Keen, was born on October 24, 1997. Raised in Croydon, South London, RAYE grew up with her three younger siblings, Lauren, Abby-Lynn, and Katelyn, who all shared a mutual love of music and the performing industry.

While faced with many challenges and struggles, RAYE did not let her struggles define her career. Instead, pushing through, RAYE was able to challenge her struggles through her music, releasing many powerful and noteworthy songs, such as “Ice Cream Man” (2023) and “Body Dysmorphia” (2023).

Now in 2026, RAYE is hard at work performing her newest album on tour. Releasing the album, This Music May Contain Hope, on March 27, 2026, RAYE has recently been on tour across many states to debut her new releases! Filled with love, heart, and passion behind each lyric, RAYE’s newest music is sure to help spread her name and talent across the music industry.

WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!

Past Picks of the Month

Tinashe

Leon Thomas

Troye Sivan

FKA Twigs

Mia Lailani

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