dexter in the newsagent hosted a guest show on 23 September 2026. dexter in the newsagent has been played on NTS in shows including Andras , featured first on 12 July 2025. Songs played include Special, With U 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.