Loyle Carner
Confessional South London hip-hop that's jazz-warm, tender, and quietly huge, with verses about family and flaws delivered like conversation.
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About Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner is an UK hip-hop artist from London, UK.
Born in Lambeth and raised in South Croydon, Carner grew up with his mother Jean, a teacher of children with learning difficulties, his stepfather Nik, and his younger brother Ryan; he stayed in contact with his biological father, of Guyanese descent. His stage name is a spoonerism of his surname that also nods to his childhood ADHD and dyslexia diagnoses.
He studied at Whitgift School before winning a scholarship to the Brit School and moving on to an acting degree at the Drama Centre, which he left in 2014 after his stepfather's sudden death, choosing to concentrate on music instead.
Carner played his first gig in Dublin in 2012 supporting MF Doom, released the EP A Little Late in 2014, toured with Joey Badass, and appeared on the BBC's Sound of 2016 list before supporting Nas later that year.
Yesterday's Gone was named album of the year by The Independent on its 2017 release, and Not Waving, But Drowning followed in 2019, with the track "Angel" later placed on the FIFA 20 soundtrack. Hugo arrived in 2022 to strong reviews, and a fourth album, Hopefully!, followed in 2025, taking his total Brit Award nominations to three.
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What festivals is Loyle Carner playing in 2026?
Loyle Carner is booked at 1 festival we cover: Corona Capital 2026.
Is Loyle Carner on tour?
Yes. Loyle Carner has 2 shows listed, from Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 20, 2026 to Individual Comfort Pass Banamex Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 22, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Loyle Carner playing Corona Capital 2026?
Yes, Loyle Carner is on the Corona Capital 2026 lineup, November 20–22, 2026 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Where is Loyle Carner from?
Loyle Carner is from London, UK.
What was Loyle Carner's first album?
Loyle Carner's first album was Yesterday’s Gone (2017). The latest is hopefully ! (2025).
What kind of music does Loyle Carner play?
Loyle Carner plays UK hip-hop.
What festivals has Loyle Carner played before?
Loyle Carner has played Reading 2026, Electric Picnic 2026, Glastonbury 2025.