Reviews
More than a decade after they burst onto the music scene, 5 Seconds of Summer are back – not with a comeback per se – but an album that finally feels like it belongs entirely to them.
Doing everything on their own terms, Set It Off are the best they’ve ever been on new self titled album.
Longstanding hardcore machines Drain add banger after banger to their repertoire in new album “....Is Your Friend”.
White Lies, one of the UK’s boldest guitar bands, emerge with dazzling results after embracing new tricks to create their seventh album ‘Night Light’.
This is the band taking the reins, not just recreating their past success, but distilling their signature sepia-tinged soul with a newfound cinematic production and a deep, self-assured honesty.
Post-Punk duo and Goth revivalists Highschool create a visionary first album.
The Last Dinner Party Deliver Another Theatrical Rock Opus With From The Pyre.
|The Subways|
The Subways lead singer Billy Lunn on twenty years as a band, mental health and music and the endless thrill of playing live.
FEATURES
Manchester born indie-pop artist better joy unveils her new EP 'at dusk' along with the announcement of her biggest UK and Ireland headline tour to date.
Rising UK Soul talent Lusaint has just released her new single 'Waterfalls' - taken from her second EP, which is due out next year.
Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí has just released her latest EP 'Another Year Will Pass'.
CMAT announced as next LIDO Festival 2026 headliner
|Dodie|
Celebrating nearly ten years of releasing music, Dodie’s new album is a lesson in growth and self acceptance.
Live
Brighton’s Mutations festival returns with a riot and rising stars everywhere you look – this is the place to be discovering new talent in the industry right on the cusp of explosion.
The Sick Man of Europe light up one of London’s most exciting new venues, Club Cheek – proving that they’re the next best thing since Joy Division.
In a momentous, triumphant and heartfelt performance in Brixton, South London’s finest Loyle Carner came full circle.
The Temper Trap bring pure euphoria to Kentish Town Forum.
On the final night of her tour, Jehnny Beth delivers a celebration of her new album with a powerfully raw show at Camden Assembly for night two that shows above all else why she’s the man.
Free Throw stay in touch with the roots of the scene, putting on a roaring show in the Exeter Cavern.
Last Thursday The Molotovs brought the lightning to a sold-out Electric Ballroom, marking the young band’s largest ever headline show with an energetic setlist of rock’n’roll fury.
To celebrate the release of his new album ‘Octopus’, Newton Faulkner has been touring the UK and touched down in Newcastle on Thursday to deliver a set of passionate stories, songs, and more stories. Supported by Marie Naffah and Nati Dredd they created an evening not soon to forget.
|RELEASE OF THE WEEK|
Greyhaven
It takes a lot for a band to utterly transcend their beginnings. We wonder what fresh-faced 2013 Greyhaven would make of their current-day selves. The Louisville quartet almost didn’t make it to their second album; Cult America holds up as a bleeding-raw artefact of a young band going hell-for-leather and almost running themselves into the ground, with half the band quitting in the lead-up to successor Empty Black. That album did more than just establish them; it gave them stability, as vocalist Brent Mills and bassist Johnny Muensch were joined by guitarist Nick Spencer and drummer Ethan Spray.
|damiano David|
Damiano David showcases the importance of steering away from the path that was laid out for you at London’s Roundhouse through a show for most ages, warning; there will be swearing.
|Joy Crookes|
Having let go of perfectionism, Juniper is Joy Crookes’ most raw, fearless and sonically adventurous work to date.
News
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.
Ritual Union 2026 Announce First Wave of Artists!
All Points East kicked off festival announcement season with a line-up that may not be topped.
Slam Dunk hits the big 20 next year, and only a bumper line-up will do.
Mutations Festival is a who’s who of the Windmill Scene and as a result, a who’s who of some of the best bands in the country.
New names from pop to punk join an already stacked lineup, as Reload and Smirnoff stages debut for 2025.
10th anniversary festival announcement
It is almost that time of the year. Welly boots, warm cider in plastic cups, looking at the weather report to check if it's going to rain. Obviously we are talking about the on coming festival season. There is always big talk of Glastonbury - however there are alternatives out there, so please check out our 2025 festival guide.
Oxfordshire’s famous Truck Festival has unveiled a stellar second wave of acts for this July’s weekender which is sure to be a stunner.
Southbank Centre has announced Little Simz as the curator of the 30th edition of its iconic contemporary music festival, Meltdown.
2000trees Festival can announce over 45 new bands
Parklife 2025 has announced 50 Cent as their second headliner
Reading & Leeds have announced their 2025 line-up with Chappell Roan, Travis Scott and Bring Me The Horizon topping the bill.