Karousel Music presents:
EAST LDN Showcase
Reptile B + Hot Salad + Darcy Toyn + Jay Putty
Seconds out, round three - here's the June instalment of our long running showcase with our SESAC family, and our friends at the MMF. Click on the artist links below, and as ever, there's an industry guest list golden ticket, and feel free to also buy the donation ticket - it all goes to the acts. NB for fans and general public there is a separate Dice link, with all proceeds after sound engineer going to the acts.
RIGHT! Here's what's coming up, from Grime to Yacht Rock via pop and singer songwriter. Come on now!
Line Up
Reptile B is the mutant voice of a new underground. Hailing from East London with Black British Jamaican roots, the boundary-smashing artist fuses grime, UK drill, dancehall, jungle and punk into a volatile blend that’s as urgent as it is unclassifiable. Think queer exorcism meets anime rage, set to basslines that punch through concrete.
His breakout single "THG" — a queer drill anthem that racked up over a million views on TikTok and scored the attention from Boy George — marked him as a fearless disruptor. Since then, Reptile B has carved out a space entirely his own, bringing chaotic euphoria to stages like Windrush Day Festival at Southbank Centre, Black Pride 2024, and experimental haunt Supernormal Festival.
2025 has been his boldest year yet: from the riotous Rap Game Cutie club tour to his major festival debut at Glastonbury, SXSW London and Mighty Hoopla, his live sets blur the line between rave, riot, and ritual. His freestyle "Norman Reloaded" pulled in over 700K views on reels, showcasing a razor-sharp pen and cinematic flair.
Collaborations with Denham Audio, Princess Xixi, and upcoming cuts with Frizz Price and Wize the Producer tease the future sound of chaos. All roads lead to Rap Game Cutie, the upcoming summer 2025 mixtape fusing Jersey club, grime, and baile funk into one unapologetic body of work. Reptile B is here to set the rulebook on fire. Queer, punk, and uncompromising.
notable press:
"Reptile B awed the crowd with his cheeky lyrics, fast-paced rap, Jamaican rhythm and impressive dance skills." - My London News "Main stage performers yesterday included Tray Laugh, Reptile B and Traxxx." - Attitude "Reptile B uses multiple alter egos and blends together a number of genres in his music, including garage, reggae, alt trap and house." - Black History Month "With a microphone in one hand and revolution in the other, Reptile B is reshaping the grime landscape." - CLASH "Reptile B undresses the melody so skillfully you will think you’ve heard a lyrical chef perform a masterclass on Chop Freestyle." - A&R Factory "Reptile B’s track is a party banger filled with uncensored suggestive lyrics, back to back with equal amounts of aggression and bravado." - mixtape madness Apple Music Radio 1 with Hattie Collins x Reptile B - Interview
Hold on to your sunnies, this is one of the best things you'll see and hear this year! The Super Yacht of Supergroups!
Hot Salad was formed during a slim window in lockdown by seasoned session players and songwriters Matt Jones (Beady Eye, Jamie T, Ultrasound), Gordon Turner (Amy Macdonald, Kris Kristofferson, KT Tunstall) and Jimmy Sims (Dido, George Ezra, Bryan Ferry). A shared love of music from 1978-82 - and remote writing sessions from separate corners of London - resulted in their debut record Six Months After The Zeitgeist (2022).
With the full-time addition of Dan Maiden-Wood (Anna Calvi), and Sims being replaced by Matt Round (James Morrison, Billy Bragg, Jeff Lynne), the band is currently in the studio recording their (as yet untitled) Debut Second Album, and taking their high energy performances on the road.
The writing and musicianship is insane, you'll be smiling ear to ear!
Our June show is a sneaky early look into the world of exciting new artist Darcy Toyn - a young singer-songwriter from Sussex, based in London with a 5 piece band and managed by the some of the team at MADE, whose wider roster includes sensations such as Aurora and Sigrid. After just one year, she's already turning heads with an alluring mix of lyricism and a dactylic style that has piqued international interest. Blending a distinctly fresh soundscape combining elements of jazz, soul, funk and rock, Darcy Toyn's tracks reconstruct a "socio-sonic epoch of fear, passion and connection that defy the threats of trend".
Balancing mystery and wit in equal measure, this is an artist confident enough already to be experimenting and pushing at boundaries, and we think you're going to love what you hear on the demos here.
Heartfelt and hardworking, Jay Putty has carved out his place in Nashville’s songwriting scene with a rare blend of sincerity, hustle, and heart. His music—equal parts uplifting and introspective—has reached audiences worldwide, charting in over 50 countries on iTunes and earning a spot at #93 on the Global Singer-Songwriter chart. With 20 weeks on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay Chart and a peak at #13 on SiriusXM’s The Pulse, Jay’s music continues to make waves in both the indie and mainstream scenes.
From TV performances to brand placements with Ralph Lauren, Busch Gardens, and DraftKings, Jay's success is built on authenticity, a trait that resonates in both his music and his relationship with fans. A small-town Indiana native who turned a sports injury into a musical calling, Jay brings a grounded, human touch to everything he creates. Whether writing a hook or catching a midnight movie, he leads with emotion and heart.
Rolling Stone India: *“Putty’s original English elements remain intact, but the addition of new voices gives each version of ‘Adventure Awaits’ a more colorful outlook.” *Wonderland Magazine: “Dressed in a nostalgic filter... powerful lyricism that focuses on pushing through life’s adversities.” Earmilk: “Delivering a much-needed reminder... urges us to keep moving forward in life with a sentimental touch.” We Found New Music: “Jay Putty has a beautiful and timeless storytelling ability...” Substream Magazine: “An engaging optimist and empathetic soul...” People Magazine: Jay Putty Pours His Grief into Every Note of Uplifting New EP The Compass