Dylan Cartlidge

Dylan Cartlidge is a genre-bending British artist known for his eclectic mix of indie rock, hip-hop, soul, and psychedelic pop, topped with his signature raspy vocals and kaleidoscopic energy. Hailing from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Cartlidge first gained attention with his 2019 breakout single "Yellow Brick Road," which became a BBC Radio 1 favorite. His scrappy, DIY aesthetic—think brightly colored boiler suits and unapologetically bold visuals—matches his uplifting lyrics about overcoming adversity, a theme central to his 2021 debut EP *Hope Above Adversity*. Tracks like "Show Up" and "Anything Could Happen" (later remixed by Superorganism) showcase his knack for pairing gritty beats with soulful hooks, cementing his reputation as a festival-ready act with a message of positivity.

Signed to Glassnote Records (home to acts like Phoenix and CHVRCHES), Cartlidge has kept fans fed with releases like the *Monsters Under The Bed EP* and playful standalones like "Scratch, Sniff," blending cheeky wordplay with grooves that nod to Beck or Gorillaz. Whether he’s serving funky basslines or introspective bars, his music feels like a burst of confetti in a gray world—a vibe that’s earned him slots at Glastonbury and support from BBC Introducing. With recent drops like *Love Spoons / Strawberry Blonde’s Snip*, he continues to carve out a lane that’s entirely his own: messy, joyful, and unapologetically human.

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