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Inspired by the likes of Fontaines D.C., the band’s latest track is both high energy and hooky.
The Nightbus fronter returns with her unique style of glossy bedroom pop and pin-sharp production.
Still just doing their own thing, Cork’s hottest new guitar band are as subversive as ever.
Finally offering up the keys to their debut EP, the experimental rock trio have made it a record to remember.
The iconic Irish man shares a whole host of previously unheard tracks from the album ‘Unreal Unearth’.
With blunt honesty and intense relatability, Gretchin’s first EP is the epitome of punchy pop.
Saturated in melodic charm, the London band’s first EP captures the everyday drama of existing in the modern age.
Abbie Ozard impresses with new EP ‘Water Based Lullabies’ and announces her Winter UK tour.
The Lincoln favourites share a new EP and are set to play their biggest hometown show later this year.
Sprints’ new music puts a fire in your belly and helps you forget all your troubles – in the way that only punk can do
Sister. combine haunting vocals with themes of identity and relationships on their latest EP
The Stockport lads set out to impress with their debut outing and prove that they’re definitely ones to watch
lostboy provide the antidote for all your lockdown emotions in their passionate debut EP
With 6 Of A Billion, the 17-year-old shows she’s not just a one-hit-wonder: she’s an indie-pop star who has a knack for making adolescence feel fresh, fun, and just the right amount of angst.
STAY IN THE LOOP
The Portsmouth trio release their long-awaited debut album, promising thrilling hooks, heartbreak and a hogshead or two (or three).
We Make Hits: Yard Act prove once again that they can turn witty British humour into yet another iconic masterpiece.
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival will take place in Birmingham from 11th to 13th of July.
blackbear, Denzel Curry and Chase Atlantic will take to the helm in Milton Keynes for round two.
Next year’s event boasts headliners such as 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol, promising a hugely worthwhile weekend of entertainment.
LATEST ALBUMS
INTERVIEWS
From her debut EP to supporting The Snuts, it’ll be hard to stop this rising London star.
The frontman chats about the band’s DIY ethos, new album and desire to make music in its most potent form.
Renee de la Motte chats great songs, vintage influences, and all things Aussie ahead of the duo’s debut UK tour.
The good, the bad and the mendable: the formidable Stina Tweeddale talks 10 years in the music industry.
From loss and grief to their cinematic sound, Adam Young chats about ‘What You’ve Got to Lose to Win It All’.
The Birmingham indie-rockers chat about their hometown, influences and anthemic debut EP as they gear up for their biggest headline show to date.
Kai and Jackson chat to us about their sound, new single and debut headline tour as they joke that right now they’re just focusing on ‘not sucking’.
The band — who hilariously describe song-writer George as “John Cooper Clarke with an ASBO and a fanny pack” — talk their debut EP and Double Double Decker tour.
Colombian musician Juan Lacouture gives us a taste of good things to come with his band’s latest single ‘Por Encima ‘El Rio’.
We catch up with the Liverpool native and discuss her debut mini-LP, touring with Alfie Templeman and what it’s like having your song used by BT Sport for their Premier League coverage.
Katie King and George Parnell, formally of Valeras, are indie synth-pop outfit Oh Dear – we catch up with the duo and talk influences, self-producing and t-shirt competitions (not that kind).
For years, the story of the Nottingham indie-band Panchiko was an unsolved mystery. Until now, as guitarist Andy revealed to us the band’s perspective on everything that went down.
It’s been a busy year for indie-pop sensations BLOXX and they show no signs of slowing down — Fee chats to us about their rise to the forefront of the genre
We spoke to the eclectic musician behind Strawberry Guy about fitting the sound of an orchestra inside his bedroom and bringing the outside in on the record
The Aussie psych-rockers discuss their fourth album and how the surprise collaboration with Jaden happened
OPINIONS
With Peter Hook on the decks, it could only be an unforgettable evening.
The Joy Division and New Order bassist has inspired the likes of The Killers, Fontaines D.C. and more.
We’ve partnered with the musician to give away tickets to his Castle Hotel gig on May 2nd.
Barbie isn’t the only movie that boasts an incredible soundtrack — here are our favourites that make great movies even greater.
Scotland produces some of the finest talent around — here’s our rundown of the best and freshest music.
With season four of the Netflix original out last Friday, our inescapable intrigue into what the cast get up to outside of their busy acting schedules comes to natural fruition.
A shortlist of our favourite albums of 2021, consisting of Japanese Breakfast, Dry Cleaning and more
Kelly Clarkson has, without a doubt, had a rollercoaster ride to fame. She came onto the scene after winning the first-ever season of American Idol and, since then, she’s now made a name for herself as a late-night talk show host
Sick of hearing Mariah Carey every time it hits December? We’ve got you covered with this definitive list of alternative tunes to get you through the holidays
Exploring the perils of celebrity culture, relationships and female sexuality, The Family Jewels was the album that launched Marina — formerly Marina and the Diamonds — into international stardom.
It is undeniable that the queer community has produced some of the most iconic musicians in the last decade — or even century.
Tin Machine was David Bowie’s imperfect, individual indie revolution — the moment when he became truly free through making music.
It’s been 10 years since the first indie band from Sheffield to break America and subsequently make a name for themselves across the globe released their lovestruck 4th album ‘Suck It and See’
Everybody has to start somewhere — independent music websites are the key to growing your audience. When I caught wind of a band degrading independent music sites, it made me wonder how many people see them as inferior to the likes of NME, a music publication that was founded in 1952.
With increased talk of smaller bands’ albums not “being big enough” to merit a review, we look into what could be a divisive subject—should new bands be releasing albums so soon?
A definitive guide to the artists destined to achieve great things in 2021.
Pictured: Abbie Ozard
Our editor, Kamala, narrows down her favourite releases from 2020.
Pictured: Porridge Radio
In Focus
With a tour set to go ahead next month, the Yorkshire quartet aren’t slowing down anytime soon
We sat down with the Australian psych-rock band, in the middle of recording their debut album, to pick their brains about their musical journey so far and what the future has in store for the foursome
We had the chance to chat with the upcoming American indie-pop band L.A. Exes, who are fresh from releasing their debut single this year and are gearing up for another release this week
The iconic British band kept the crowd entertained with old classics and fresh material.
The Paris-based festival hosted 92 concerts across five different stages, attracting its biggest crowds yet.
The Mancunian musician’s debut EP is a bold declaration of who he is and what he can do.