Olivia Dean delivers spellbinding intimate showcase at Manchester’s Albert Hall
The multiple BRIT Award nominee performed as part of War Child’s annual series of charity build-up shows.
27th February 2026
Reviews
Master Peace - Stupid Kids
4 Stars
For the most part, a delightful trip through Peace’s magpie-like cut-and-paste approach to indie.
27th February 2026
Erin LeCount - Pareidolia
4 Stars
It confirms her as both rising talent and artist with a bold, singular vision.
27th February 2026
Mitski - Nothing’s About To Happen To Me
4 Stars
By balancing the mastery of her nostalgic sound with universally relatable lyrics, she turns the unlikely into generational truths.
26th February 2026
Gorillaz - The Mountain
4 Stars
Gorillaz are really going for it.
25th February 2026
Buck Meek - The Mirror
4-5 Stars
A wonderfully rich collection, this is a record that’s easy to love.
25th February 2026
Nothing - a short history of decay
4 Stars
One of Nothing’s most inward-looking releases to date.
25th February 2026
DEADLETTER - Existence Is Bliss
2-5 Stars
A record that thrives in moments of friction.
25th February 2026
Peaches - No Lube So Rude
4 Stars
Another collection of vibrant, high-energy bangers.
18th February 2026
Absolutely - Paracosm
4 Stars
Moving from her debut’s more tangible pop into an altogether weirder realm.
18th February 2026
hemlocke springs - the apple tree under the sea
4 Stars
Nostalgic and brimming with pop gems — but mostly, a lot of fun.
11th February 2026
Danny L Harle - Cerulean
4-5 Stars
His most cohesive work to date, finding parity in both its nostalgia and its modernity.
11th February 2026
Sarah Kinsley - Fleeting
4-5 Stars
Another rich, powerful offering that proves her prowess as a voice in pop.
11th February 2026
Cardinals - Masquerade
4 Stars
Making a strong case for themselves as Ireland’s next big band.
11th February 2026
Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx IV
4 Stars
Intoxicating.
11th February 2026
Mandy, Indiana - URGH
4 Stars
‘URGH’ sees Mandy, Indiana once again defy any pigeonholing.
4th February 2026
Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
4-5 Stars
At a time when country-tinged indie rock is by no means in short supply in America, Ratboys have earned their seat at the top table.
4th February 2026
Daphni - Butterfly
4 Stars
It might already be the most relentlessly feel-good album of 2026.
4th February 2026
Alice Costelloe - Move On With The Year
4 Stars
A huge step forward musically, as it would appear to be personally.
4th February 2026
Ulrika Spacek - EXPO
3 Stars
Fully immersive but a little disquieting.
4th February 2026
Puma Blue - Croak Dream
4 Stars
Sonically both intricate and intimate, it’s smartly accomplished and at its best, conveys an immersive, dark mood.
4th February 2026
Ninush - The Flowers I See You In
4 Stars
A project of understated beauty, both full-bodied and feather-light.
4th February 2026
Demob Happy - The Grown-Ups Are Talking
4 Stars
Some of their most unflinching work yet.
30th January 2026
Byrne’s Night graduates to London’s KOKO for a triumphant victory lap
A pun-based Talking Heads tribute night turned on-tour production: Byrne’s night — qu’est-ce que c’est?
28th January 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.