dexter in the newsagent has been played on NTS in shows including DOOM IS NO EXCUSE, featured first on 12 July 2025. Songs played include Special and Dexters Phone Call.

Dexter in the Newsagent (Charmaine Ayoku) is the London-based singer-songwriter crafting soft-lit pop dreams with an indie-acoustic core. Since the early days of lockdown, she’s been weaving gentle, emotive tracks that drift between hushed balladry and luminous dance-pop. Her 2025 single “Special” earned Best New Track honours from Pitchfork for its effervescent yet intimate production. With 343K+ monthly Spotify listeners, she continues to bloom, delivering standout singles like “With u” and sharing home-grown storytelling through her EP Fortune Cookie and various collaborations.