Artemas

Artemas Diamandis, who operates under the mononym Artemas, is an English songwriter and producer with an assured alt-pop sound that pairs relatable lyrics with earworm melodies, ’90s guitar hooks, funk beats, and contemporary R&B flair. He first found viral success with the 2023 single “If U Think I’m Pretty” before breaking out with the international chart-topper “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” a year later. The Oxfordshire native aspired to be an actor before discovering Nirvana at the age of 16. Inspired by a wide range of artists, including Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rex Orange County, the self-taught multi-instrumentalist issued his debut single, “High 4 U,” in 2020. More singles followed, including the streaming hits “I’m Trynna Tell U That I Love U” and “Real Life,” which both appeared on his debut long-player, I'm Sorry I'm Like This, in 2022. Artemas kept the momentum going in 2023, releasing singles like “Cross My Heart” and “If U Think I’m Pretty,” the latter of which found viral success and eventually made its way onto several global charts. It later appeared on his mixtape Pretty, released at the top of 2024. Even more successful was “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” which topped numerous European charts and peaked at the number three in the U.K. The song anchored Artemas’ next mixtape, Yustyna, released in July of that year. ~ James Christopher Monger