Reviews
Superbloom reveals that Jessie Ware has mastered the art of the grown-up pop record without sacrificing an ounce of its hedonistic thrill.
Holly Humberstone’s Cruel World is cemented in love, and all of the highs and lows that come with it.
Love Rarely fuses math rock and hardcore together in a brazenly fearless new debut that establishes them as an instant new favourite.
Wax Head lead an Osees-infused revolution that makes remarkable usage of a drummer-fronted psych-punk quartet.
Three years after her last full-length release, Arlo Parks returns with Ambiguous Desire, a record that further cements her place as one of the UK’s most emotionally transparent voices.
Nearly twenty years on, Scouting For Girls prove their feel-good formula still works.
Returning for their first full-length album in 5 years, Tigers Jaw, a band that needs absolutely zero introduction, bare all in their brilliantly prudent new album ‘Lost On You’.
The Boxer Rebellion’s ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ — a reflective return from indie’s quietest survivors.
|American Football|
Now, a quarter of the way through the year, with the new American Football album creeping up on us, one feeling seems ever-present. It’s about to be a fantastic year to be sad!
FEATURES
This week's Band of the Week is Leeds based Love Rarely - who continue their rise on the UK alternative scene with the release of their debut album 'Pain Travels' via Big Scary Monsters.
Energy Whores is the electrifying avant-electro/art-pop project led by New York-based artist Carrie Schoenfeld, who has just unveiled their latest album ‘Arsenal of Democracy’.
This week's Artist of the Week is Canadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde - who has just released her new album 'Mud Blood Bone' via Concord Records.
2000trees confirms Neck Deep as Saturday headliners, along with more exciting additions.
|Arlo Parks|
Three years after her last full-length release, Arlo Parks returns with Ambiguous Desire, a record that further cements her place as one of the UK’s most emotionally transparent voices.
Live
One day like this a year would see me right: Elbow began 2026’s program of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall with a glorious debut gig at the historical concert hall.
I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby! CMAT takes over a sold-out Ally Pally with a riotous, shenanigan-ridden performance for her biggest headline show to date.
Ten years on since his first ‘official’ album, Cavetown’s is quietly triumphant in Glasgow as he reigns in a new era of artistry.
Against the Current at the Garage tear up their setlist and add some old favourites back in for a rejuvenating 15-year anniversary as a band that are about to enter a new chapter.
A blend of heart-breaking diary pages and a rough-around-the-edges stand-up set makes Hot Mulligan’s performances both wildly entertaining and earth-shattering every time they set foot on a stage. This Bristol date was no different.
It seems to be the year of anniversaries, with this week's being the most joyous of albums and one I grew up with. The Vaccines played their debut album 'What To Expect From The Vaccines' in full at Newcastle's O2 City Hall in front of a room filled with dedicated fans.
Boko Yout bring their wild bravado to Sebright Arms.
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Holly Humberstone’s Cruel World is cemented in love, and all of the highs and lows that come with it.
|ELBOW|
One day like this a year would see me right: Elbow began 2026’s program of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall with a glorious debut gig at the historical concert hall.
|SNAIL MAIL|
Snail Mail has lost the angst of her teens, but in its place, she has found a voice that is stronger, more mature, and ready to face the unknown.
News
2000trees confirms Neck Deep as Saturday headliners, along with more exciting additions.
Ahead of the final release of tickets this week, All Together Now, which is located on the Curraghmore Estate in Co. Waterford, Ireland have announced further additions to their 2026 lineup.
All new acts announced for Outbreak Manchester alongside the long-awaited day splits.
Arctangent Festival announces another wave of amazing acts that cement its status as *the* best festival for emerging rock bands in the UK.
Bombay Bicycle Club to Headline LIDO Festival 2026
Parklife is back for another instalment, and this year’s edition looks set to have Manchester two-stepping until the early hours.
READING AND LEEDS 2026 announce SIX huge headliners
American Express presents BST Hyde Park is delighted to welcome Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 4 July 2026 - ten years since their last legendary appearance.
Kneecap, the most incendiary band since the Sex Pistols; will headline their most explosive and biggest show to date at Crystal Palace Park, enlisting an all-timer collection of support acts from The Mary Wallopers to Fat Dog and Gurriers. Back to the belly of the beast, indeed…
End Of The Road organisers have announced a standout group of headliners ahead of their 20th edition in 2026.
Love Supreme Jazz Festival, which will return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th 2026, has announced the first wave of artists confirmed for next summer’s edition including its first two headliners – Ezra Collective and Loyle Carner.
East London’s celebrated festival All Points East welcomes two time GRAMMY Award and BRIT Award winning artist Lorde as the next headliner for 2026, heading to Victoria Park on Saturday 22 August 2026.
CMAT announced as next LIDO Festival 2026 headliner
How do you top getting Turnstile right on the eve of their massive explosion? Outbreak, now with All Points East, somehow finds a way – pairing up Deftones, IDLES, Amyl and the Sniffers and more for a belter of a Sunday.
Alkaline Trio lead the charge with 2000trees 2026, joined by the likes of Superheaven, Lambrini Girls and more
Download Festival 2026 Unleashes Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park as UK Exclusive Headliners
Outbreak // UK hardcore’s premier festival announces yet another Line-up of a lifetime
On the most emo of holidays, Halloween, Slam Dunk sure have treated us.
One of the most well-curated festivals in the UK returns with a lineup that you won’t see better anywhere else and a devoted fanbase to match that makes Arctangent an essential stop on the festival circuit.