Emma Madden

The underground musician formerly known as Spooky Black has battled addiction and endured an uncomfortable relationship with viral fame. With his former alias distant in the rearview mirror, he’s now fumbling for glimmers of hope on his new album, Crisis Kid.

After various experiments – not least medieval-themed trap – 2hollis has risen from the underground with elfin looks, a moshpit-commanding presence and a formidable sound that sneaks pop hooks into pulverising rage rap and EDM.

Springsteen, Bon Iver and Justin Timberlake are among those who’ve escaped to the wilderness to grow a beard and wrestle with their soul. Swift’s surprise album captures a romanticised rural feeling without peddling a solitary genius narrative.