Reviews
Tom Smith’s debut solo album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ retains the warmth and optimism of his band Editors whilst slow-dancing to a different sonic heart.
The album she thought she would never get to make, Ella Eyre is stunning on ‘Everything, In Time’.
Smoky, seductive and sublime : Madeleine Rose Witney and her debut EP ‘From Now On’.
Picture Parlour are set to take listeners on the journey of a lifetime; all you need to do is step into The Parlour.
The Hunna’s ‘blue transitions’ EP is a strong emo ride through the gritty times of a tough relationship, and rising above the challenges.
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”.
|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
READING AND LEEDS 2026 announce SIX huge headliners
This week's Band of the Week is London newcomers Red Ivory - who have just released their EP 'Please Leave, I Need To Wake Up Now'.
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…
|Dodie|
Celebrating nearly ten years of releasing music, Dodie’s new album is a lesson in growth and self acceptance.
Live
2026 is on course to be the year of CMAT as she lights up Brixton Academy
Hak Baker charms with a heartfelt show at KOKO.
Last year’s Mercury Prize winners English Teacher stunned Camden crowds, delivering an out of this world performance to bring their largest tour ever to an end.
With the biggest moshpit Kentish Town’s ever seen, Lambrini Girls set the Forum alight, proving why they’re one of the brightest sparks in British punk rock.
Impressive is the word for what Kneecap have achieved since their uprising, showing up all pretend punks with their ethics and resilience. Their live show lived up to the expectations and surpassed it like no other.
Running a one-person-disco for the night, Swiss singer Nemo was ready to get the room jumping with their brand of delicious dance-pop. Bringing their heart and soul to the forefront of this latest adventure, it’s time to experience The Arthouse.
Fresh indie punk outfit Shame delivers a mind melting display of musical prowess in what is slowly becoming one of the best venues in Bristol.
Ten years on from his last performance at Brixton Academy, Kae Tempest returns home to South London a “completely different person,” with a show simply overflowing with love, joy and confidence.
|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
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.
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.