Book pairings for trending UK artists of 2025

by Tommy Orange

Energy pulses through every page, matching the unstoppable drive of Dua Lipa. Every character is hustling toward something, colliding with their own history, and trying to rewrite what comes next. Dua’s sound gives the same mix of confidence and vulnerability. You feel the beat pushing you forward even when the story gets heavy.

by Sylvia Plath

Alessi Rose sings like someone who has seen the inside of her own thoughts and made peace with the strange lighting in there. Plath’s writing does the same thing. Both feel like you are listening to someone narrate the moment everything looks normal but feels slightly warped underneath. It's cool, controlled unraveling.

by Maggie Nelson

Slow, reflective energy defines both this book and Glacier’s sound. Bluets moves at the same half-whisper, half-revelation pace. Neither one tries to convince you of anything. They let you drift, think, and slide into the mood. It's introspection with clean edges!

by Kent Haruf

Quiet honesty sets the tone here, letting emotion settle in without fanfare. Haruf writes clearly, focusing on two people finding connection without noise or drama. Myles sings with the same soft truthfulness. If you love simple stories that feel real and steady, this pairing will feel right at home.

by Hiron Ennes

This is where chaos and curiosity collide in the perfect way. Ennes writes with a kind of confident weirdness that pulls you in even as you question everything. Fat Dog thrives in the same feral, unpredictable space. Both love the grotesque, the strange, and the thrill of not knowing whether to laugh or gasp.

by Dolly Alderton

Charli XCX is the patron saint of messy fun and emotional chaos that somehow still feels empowering. Alderton’s book hits the exact same nerve. Friendships, bad decisions, growing up, growing out of things, figuring yourself out while dancing through the mistakes. It's so relatable. 

by Carmen Maria Machado

The Last Dinner Party performs like they are letting you in on a secret. Machado writes like she is daring you to lean closer and risk it. This book and this band share that mix of elegance, edge, and “wait, should I be scared or obsessed.”

by Brené Brown

Nia’s debut track sounds like someone choosing bravery in real time and Brené Brown literally built a whole framework around that feeling. Both push you toward honesty without trying to be inspirational posters. It feels more like a friend talking you through your own stuff. 

by bell hooks

Steady care anchors both the music and the book. Olivia Dean makes love sound grounded and healthy. Bell hooks writes with the same clear perspective. Both focus on care that is intentional and calm. Your reminder that love can be warm, sustainable, and uncomplicated.

by Bernardine Evaristo

Small moments carry big weight in this pairing. PinkPantheress tells tiny stories with massive emotional resonance. Evaristo does it across a whole cast, blending nostalgia and modernity with quick, sharp rhythm. This duo hits if you like fast storytelling with real depth underneath.