Having released some truly spellbinding singles this year, London-based lyricist and "lo-fi future soul" pioneer Lava La Rue, is proving themselves to be a true talent. From their stunning Vegyn-produced single 'G.O.Y.D' back in September, which arrived in support of For Our Sibs - "a Black Trans exclusive collective providing sustainable aid for Black Trans, Non-Binary, Gender, Non-Conforming and Intersex folks," to their psychedelic pop-tinged most recent offering 'Angel', La Rue's inclusive and relatable content promotes a powerful message. Sonically satisfying and vocally accomplished, Lava La Rue is brimming with potential to hit the big time and that's why we've selected them as one of our standout artists of 2020. -Holly Mullineaux