Manchester’s Beth McKenzie has arrived as a breath of fresh air onto the emerging pop scene. She’s already made a lasting impression with her powerful combination of Britpop nostalgia and ‘00s pop, all of which is complimented by an empowering Gen Z transparency.
Never one to fear vulnerability, Beth has an impressive knack for transforming moments of darkness into explosive, unapologetic catharsis that’s been resonating with fans since she launched.
The release of her debut EP ‘Does This Make Me a Bitter Woman?’ saw her scoop support from a wealth of support including BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop, Clash Magazine, F Word Magazine, DIY, Rolling Stone, Wonderland and Atwood, plus Spotify’s Fresh Finds, New Pop Picks and and Apple Music support on New Music Daily, New In Pop and lots more.
As a female and queer artist, Beth’s passion to be a part of the changing industry landscape is a driving force within all aspects of her music. Whether it’s through lyrically grappling with her identity or nurturing her growing fanbase, she strives to become the representation that she sought growing up. With an impressive stack of infectious new music to come this year, 2026 looks to be Beth McKenzie’s year.