January 26th marks the start of the annual event’s live music celebration, focusing on independent venues and emerging artists. Check out some of the acts who are playing, and why it’s crucial in 2026.

It’s been ten years since his last solo album ‘24K Magic’.

‘Kiss Off’, from the Femmes’ debut album, sees an expanded, psychedelic cover on the Warhols’ ‘Pin Ups’ record, alongside the Grateful Dead and The Beatles.

The release comes with soaring new single ‘Union Station’.

The singer-songwriter has returned with her first music since 2023.

Lillie West’s newest songs see her taking a different route from her previous fully instrumental album — embracing ethereal vocals and layered harmonies. 

The American singer-songwriter drops first single ‘Where’s My Phone?’.

The new album is out on March 6th.

The solo project from Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow will be released on March 6th. 

The likes of Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice join the lineup.