Meet the six brilliant new artists on the Amex Gold Unsigned shortlist

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In partnership with Amex Gold UnsignedNME and American Express have announced the final shortlist for their American Express Gold Unsigned initiative, with the six selected artists set to play at a decisive live showcase in London this week – check out the unsigned artists below.Launched back in May as a new partnership between NME and American Express, Amex Gold Unsigned will give one new artist the chance to soundtrack and feature in a forthcoming American Express advertising campaign.The chosen artist will also receive a £10,000 sync fee, mentoring from music industry professionals and a slot at Wilderness Festival on August 5.The six shortlisted artists for Amex Gold Unsigned are:Hailing from Reading, Split The Dealer – real name Sam Brett – describes his sound as “fundamentally honest, walking the wire between 90s influence and modern pop”.

Brett recently became an official Sennheiser artist, while his single ‘Dreamstate’ featured on the popular gaming app Dream League Soccer 2022.The music of Megan Buckley, AKA Megzz, spans R&B, pop and neo-soul.

The Northamptonshire-born, London-based solo artist says that she is keen to promote self-love and empowerment through her music, while also hoping to encourage people to speak out about their mental health.Originally from Latvia, the now-London-based Legzdina is intent on “sticking a bejewelled middle finger up to the patriarchy” with her music.