Dirty Hit

Dirty Hit is a UK record label founded in 2009 by Jamie Oborne, Brian Smith and former professional footballer Ugo Ehiogu. From the outset, its focus was on developing and nurturing homegrown artists rather than simply chasing quick returns.

That patient approach runs through a catalogue that links some of the label’s best-known names, including The 1975, Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, Rina Sawayama and Pale Waves. Across those records, Dirty Hit has built an identity around modern guitar music and pop that feels current without losing sight of artist development.