The guitar titans have selected 25 rising artists who will receive Fender support throughout the year ahead.
The artists who make up 2022’s list – announced today – span five continents and just about every genre, with each contributing to the ever-evolving face of modern guitar music.
Isle of White risers Wet Leg, Alt Hip-Hop duo Paris, Texas, Taylor Swift-approved bedroom popper Claud and culturally attuned punks The Linda Lindas all feature in the list.
Each of the chosen 25 will benefit from:
– Access to Fender’s world-beating range of guitars, accessories and tech.
– Promotion via the brand’s playlists on streaming sites.
– Exposure on Fender’s 10 million-strong worldwide social following.
…So yeah, it’s basically a big old marketing campaign from Fender. But the list is an interesting reflection of the ever-broadening idea of what guitar music can be in the year 2022, with some very worthwhile artists making the cut.
Full list of ‘Fender Next’ class of 2022 below:
- 100 Gecs (USA)
- Alewya (UK)
- Anly (Japan)
- Bruses (Mexico)
- Budjerah (Australia/Aboriginal)
- Chris Renzema (USA)
- Claud (USA)
- Dijon (USA)
- Dylan (UK)
- Ed Maverick (Mexico)
- Fool and Idiot (Taiwan)
- Ian Munsick (USA)
- INK (USA)
- Jun Xiao (Mainland China)
- MAY-A (Australia)
- Mereba (USA)
- Paris Texas (USA)
- Ryokuoushoku Shakai (Japan)
- Self Esteem (UK)
- Shannon Lauren Callihan (USA)
- Still Woozy (USA)
- Teezo Touchdown (USA)
- The Cavemen. (Nigeria)
- The Linda Lindas (USA)
- Wet Leg (UK)
