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They’re one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Ireland’s fruitful indie-rock landscape.
Taking us back to the future, the Stoke-on-Trent band’s first single is for those who wish they grew up in the 80s.
The singer-songwriter makes a blissful reintroduction in her first new music since 2021.
The Manchester based band pore over details of well-worn relationships with intention and vulnerability.
Insanely catchy and immensely repeatable, the band’s first release of 2024 shows real promise for the alt-rock group.
It may be a not-so-lovely love song, but it might just be your favourite release this Valentine’s Day.
The LA rockers form meaty melodies and introspective lyrics into an explosive new track.
The singer-songwriter treats us to another absolute tune before heading out on his UK tour.
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.
To craft a project that contains as much talent and showcases just how much potential an artist has is an impressive feat — and one that Jessica executes perfectly
The Australian musician takes listeners on an idyllic, indie-pop holiday that’ll have you daydreaming all summer long
The Novus’ unapologetic authenticity pays off in Thaleia Standing, making this a debut EP that’s a unique, invigorating listen that you don’t want to miss
Haus Of Fraser’s debut EP combines many influences to create euphoric electronica perfect for the summer
The French-born musician follows up her debut album ‘Utopia’ with her brand new EP; continuing her unique blend of electropop with dark, haunting lyrics
STAY IN THE LOOP
We Make Hits: Yard Act prove once again that they can turn witty British humour into yet another iconic masterpiece.
Humberstone ushers in a new era as she reflects on her own coming of age in her strikingly wistful debut album.
The tragic and beautiful emotions of women are explored through contemporary punk-rock pop.
Chamber-pop for the strange and weary: the march afternoons’ ‘Hi James, my name is also James! Hail Satan!’.
In her seventh studio album, Mitski comes to the listener with her most mature and sonically expansive album yet.
Minimalist, heart-wrenching — but still a masterful Slater album to wrap yourself up in again and again.
Amber Bain makes her return, offering a piece of herself and her life through her impressive sophomore album.
With cinematic sound and compelling songwriting, the singer-songwriter’s first album is a full sonic experience.
The psychedelic music and arts festival boasts an impressive array of artists, set to descend on August 31st.
The top festival for rock and folk music includes IDLES, Slowdive, Fever Ray and more in this years line-up.
Returning to Ashton Court on the 25th and 26th of May, the festival is set to bless Bristol with the party of the year.
From Paramore to Laufey, here is a rundown of the top GRAMMY moments that you need to know.
The British rockers will announce their final slew of tour dates later this year, set to finish in 2025.
The record marks the singer’s first record of all brand new material since the Grammy award winner Midnights.
The renowned festival adds huge names to an already massive line-up, including beabadoobee, Pendulum and The Last Dinner Party.
The renowned Oxfordshire fest will play host to the likes of Declan McKenna, Holly Humberstone, Yard Act and more.
In celebration of 45 years together, the band have rerecorded 7 beloved tracks for their new album.
The Madrid festival announces its 2024 line-up featuring high-brow international and national acts and more.
LATEST ALBUMS
INTERVIEWS
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
Not even a global pandemic and the Government’s strict rules could stop the synth-pop duo from collaborating on their second track.
OPINIONS
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
Noel Gallagher and his band took to the Portsmouth Guildhall stage for an unforgettable performance.
Bristol Beacon officially reopens with an unforgettable Trip The Light Fantastic performance.
The punk trio brought a characteristically powerful energy to Electric Brixton in October.
At her first headline show in Glasgow, Victoria Canal proves a captivating live presence.
Despite encountering sound problems and a crowd full of people chanting “turn it up”, the rock band continued through their set of classics.
The sprawling fields of Hill Farm in Oxfordshire welcomed yet another flurry of indie bands to show us all that guitar based bands are still very much at the helm.
The festival took it’s line-up outside once more, bringing along The Big Moon, Opus Kink and The Hives.
The independent festival ran for its third year and did not disappoint, bringing in hard hitters like Molchat Doma, Daniel Avery and Los Bitchos.
The Liverpool four-piece leave the crowd begging for more as they continue to impress on their spring tour.
The Dublin four-piece took the stage by storm on their sixth night of the Cuts and Bruises tour.
Following the release of her debut album and Milk Teeth EP, the songstress takes to the stage with a charming allure.
Through the echoes of a years-long hiatus, amidst the ice and snow of wintry December in Glasgow, Paolo Nutini delivers heart, soul and Christmastime spectacle.
On the 3rd of September, the inaugural Forwards Festival commenced, bringing with it bountiful culture and charm
The first All Points East since 2019 continued its sheer brilliance streak with the help of Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek, FEET, Dry Cleaning, Working Men’s Club and more.
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Find this week’s update via Spotify (https://t.co/mzz9HnYJtT) and YouTube (https://t.co/pEKf60TVZM)… as always. https://t.co/4fKpkcvaVY
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Cliché Cult share new track ‘Veronica’ https://t.co/XkXw1HdgqA
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SOMOH releases her stunning debut EP ‘A Plan to Get Home’ https://t.co/W2Eg58zTgN
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brand new legs (@BrandNewLegsFr) hit the ground running on debut EP ‘basement view’ https://t.co/hp4mLxcOAb
The London duo’s debut single is an ode to the author Ursula K. Le Guin.