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The UK-based singer-songwriter teases his upcoming debut ‘This is the Year’, set for a 2025 release.
The heavy metal nuns release their second single of 2025, offering a glimpse into another side of the sexually liberated glam rockers.
Ahead of new album ‘Modern Night’, the post-funk musician delivers dance-y new track dripping in ‘80s glimmer.
The South African singer does a beautiful job explaining her tumultuous ride with real love and her past, putting together something packed with raw emotion.
The Lisbon-based group put out a droning, dreamlike track alongside news of a full-length debut album, ‘Warsaw 480km’.
The pioneers of the experimental pop scene release pumping new single on both digital and limited-edition 7-inch.
The Icelandic musician puts a unique spin on the expression of love, all while keeping the song fully hers in every sense of the word.
The release comes ahead of their biggest ever show supporting Fontaines D.C. at Finsbury Park.
The Italian psych-garage band drops new 3-track EP that sees the same song sculpted in different ways, from McCartney-esque rocker to one-minute trippy mantra.
The fuzz-rock indie trio from Brighton release their four-track debut EP, offering up 10 minutes of mayhem and genre mastery.
The EP is earning the respect of British R&B fans, with kwn easing her way into the music scene as a force to be reckoned with.
‘Siren’ is brimming with the guttural musicality and emotional depth of a far more seasoned band.
The Cornwall-born artist has perfectly merged sweet melodies with tender, raw lyricism to perfectly document queer romance.
Still just doing their own thing, Cork’s hottest new guitar band are as subversive as ever.
The Mancunian musician’s debut EP is a bold declaration of who he is and what he can do.
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.
STAY IN THE LOOP
The Wrexham quartet have successfully created an album full of deeply emotional lyricism and powerful instrumentation.
On their long-awaited debut, the Manchester band channel the nostalgic pop of indie legends and a wealth of memorable melodies into something strikingly their own.
‘moisturizer’ sees the Isle of Wight double down on their signature punch and, this time, it’s thirstier and angstier than ever.
‘Virgin’ comes as a complete reinvention following the critical and commercial disappointment of 2021’s ‘Solar Power’.
The album comes ahead of his headline set at Glastonbury and his KOKO warm-up show this October.
The sisters guide us through a messy breakup while leaping between 70s classic rock, R&B and hip hop to produce a confident and honest album of breakup songs.
Back with a new frontman and a fresh lick of paint, the Swedish metal giants herald the end of all things with ten hair metal anthems on new album.
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Twelve tracks of healing, satire, and feminist fury that say what your group chat’s been too tired to type.
The indie-rock quartet’s strength of sound and emotional fearlessness makes for their best album yet.
The announcement comes alongside the release of UK dates for February 2026, and a music video for recent release ‘Trinkets’.
The iconic underground rockers usher in new era with ‘Talking Machine’ and 25-date UK/EU tour.
After a string of successful singles, the album will finally be released on August 22nd.
To celebrate half a century since the release of the group’s iconic double album, September promises deluxe 3LP reissue and a new 4-track Live EP.
The British band shared the announcement alongside the release of their latest single ‘This Is The Killer Speaking’.
The park will play host to PAWSA, The Libertines, The Smashing Pumpkins, Khruangbin and Martin Garrix.
2000trees is back for its 18th year, and with no shortage of well-known bands on the billing.
Over 60 artists have now been announced, including Noname, Greentea Peng, and Still Woozy.
The beloved pop musician prepares to bring upcoming album, Period, to the UK next year for her biggest headline tour yet.
LATEST ALBUMS
INTERVIEWS
From indie influences to favourite foods, take a peek inside Sleeping Together’s chaotic mind.
The band chat unhinged festival moments, songwriting without rules, and the much-anticipated track that’s still waiting to be recorded.
Jim Heffy and Thomas Coe-Brooker gave us the lowdown after their last-minute Truck Festival slot. And, yes, they refer to themselves as idiots.
Frontman Andreas Christodoulidis spoke to us about the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Learning Greek’.
The rapper talks upcoming plans to get into the studio and finish his new album, due this October.
Daniel Ash of Teenage Waitress gives his insight on the significance of albums, release day jitters and upcoming LP ‘Upstairs to Finish a Dream’.
No Hard Feelings, just a long list of red flags. The Beaches return with bops, boundaries, and better taste in men.
Frontman Caleb Harper discusses creative risks, personal growth, and navigating the unfamiliar on Spacey Jane’s third album, ‘If That Makes Sense’.
Gateways and grassroots venues, Jack Morgan reflects on the state of the music industry.
The Scottish musician continues to captivate audiences with his soulful storytelling and rich indie-folk sound. With a new tour and exciting releases ahead, he’s just getting started.
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.
OPINIONS
Discover the fresh voices and fearless sounds redefining Ireland’s vibrant music landscape.
Plan a summer of live music with our hand-picked selection of the top festivals across the UK and Europe.
A ‘honeymoon period’ between two estranged friends. An absence of half the band. And a comeback record that was never played live… until now.
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.
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Our editor, Kamala, narrows down her favourite releases from 2020.
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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
London’s most stacked bass collective lineup fuses iconic sets from drum and bass legends with upcoming talent.
Celebrating three decades since the release of their triple LP, the ‘90s alt-rock architects played a 20-song set of fan favourites and greatest hits.
Powered by a crowd that showed up for every moment, the festival proved just how vibrant the UK’s indie and alternative scene is.
The singer’s heartfelt acoustic set was followed by a lively after-show, making for a memorable night in Camden.
After 18 years, you can see why this festival is still at the helm of the rock and alt scene.
There were no complaints for this anticipated set as the American played to his biggest crowd yet at BST Hyde Park.
The ‘80s pop connoisseurs bring their honed bag of shimmering anthems to the city’s second year of Summer Sessions.
Yungblud follows up his 2024 success with an expanded capacity and higher production evolution whilst maintaining its values and its message as a ‘festival for the people’.
The ‘70s punk rock giants brought their ‘Fifty Years in Black’ tour to the port city’s second annual Summer Sessions, with support from Buzzcocks.
The seasoned pros returned to O2 Academy Brixton for the fourth night of their 8-night residency.
Fresh off the back of their new album, ‘More’, going number one in the Official Charts, Pulp brought their double-set spectacular to London.
The popular annual venue-hopping event returned to both Bristol and Nottingham and it did not disappoint.
The Southampton-based artist drops the latest single from his upcoming EP, full of electro flair and big ideas.