Nectar Woode: “I don’t want to just make the easy breezy positive songs”
Gearing up to release new EP ‘It’s like I never left’, Nectar Woode is the captivating soul star ready to get deep.
16th July 2025
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16th July 2025
FKA twigs, Wolf Alice & Nine Inch Nails stand out at 2025’s varied and forward-thinking edition of Open’er Festival
The Polish four-day event also boasted incredible performances from the likes of Massive Attack, Little Simz and St Vincent.
16th July 2025
Toni Sancho announces new EP ‘Declare Me Dead!’
To celebrate its release, she’ll be playing a special headline show at The Forge at The Lower Third.
16th July 2025
Georgia returns with bouncing electro banger ‘Wanna Play’
It’s her first release since standalone single ‘Too Much Too Little’ landed last year.
16th July 2025
King Princess releases scathing new bop ‘Cry Cry Cry’
“Sometimes two divas create an explosion,” apparently.
16th July 2025
Alex G — Headlights
5 Stars
The culmination of fifteen years of exploration, refined.
16th July 2025
Panic Shack — Panic Shack
3-5 Stars
A debut that presents its protagonists as a gang everyone’s going to want to join.
16th July 2025
hard life — onion
2-5 Stars
A title which suggests multitudes, yet in reality — as with its edible namesake — just repeats more of the same.
16th July 2025
Nectar Woode — It’s Like I Never Left
4 Stars
A short but sweet collection that justifies the burgeoning excitement.
16th July 2025
Jade Bird — Who Wants To Talk About Love?
3-5 Stars
A collective and deeply-charged record of human experience.
16th July 2025
Billie Marten - Dog-Eared
4 Stars
A proficient collection of songs, elevated by myriad guest musicians and a seemingly freed spirit.
16th July 2025
15th July 2025
Nine Inch Nails, CMAT & Olivia Rodrigo usher in another eclectic but electric edition of NOS Alive
Justice, Amyl and the Sniffers and Barry Can’t Swim are also major highlights at the Lisbon festival this year.
15th July 2025
Conan Gray drops emotive video for latest track ‘Vodka Cranberry’
The visualiser is a continuation of that for his last single, ‘This Song’.
15th July 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age detail UK/EU leg of The Catacombs Tour
The newly-announced shows will take place in specially-curated venues, concluding at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
15th July 2025
14th July 2025
A transcendent array of living legends celebrate 50 iconic years at Rock Werchter 2025
One of Europe’s favourite festivals pulls out all the stops to make this year a truly memorable one.
14th July 2025
Sigrid returns with brand new single ‘Jellyfish’
The Norwegian singer is also currently in the midst of a run of festival appearances, including appearances at Latitude, Y Not and Montreux Jazz Festival.
14th July 2025
Big Thief share ‘All Night All Day’, the latest preview of new album ‘Double Infinity’
Their newest track follows on from their gorgeous, previously-released single ‘Incomprehensible’.
14th July 2025
Nieve Ella returns with boisterous new single ‘Good Grace’
It’s her first new single to land since her ‘Watch It Ache and Bleed’ EP was released late last year.
14th July 2025
Bring Me The Horizon share new ‘Lo-files’ album
The Sheffield quartet have offered up a 23-track project, which features “lo-fi reinterpretations” of tracks from across their discography.
14th July 2025
Luvcat announces details of debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’
She’ll release her first full-length this Halloween!
14th July 2025
Sugababes share video for surefire summer banger ‘Shook’
The bouncing electro-pop number is their third track with Charli xcx collaborator Jon Shave.
14th July 2025
Wolf Alice share reflective new single ‘The Sofa’ as taken from forthcoming new album ‘The Clearing’
The London quartet have followed the new record’s bombastic lead single with a more introverted, piano-led offering.
14th July 2025
Joy Crookes shares the video for new cut ‘Perfect Crime’ ahead of ‘Juniper’
The singer will release her second record on 26th September.
14th July 2025
13th July 2025
All roads lead to Olivia Rodrigo on final day of Mad Cool 2025
From its ‘GUTS’-y headliner and beyond, the Madrid festival’s Saturday bill is tailor-made for the next generation of music lovers.
13th July 2025
12th July 2025
Past meets present for Mad Cool 2025’s eclectic second day
From influential cult icons to current pop sensations, Friday’s lineup offers a remarkable breadth of musical wares.
12th July 2025
11th July 2025
Rock reigns supreme at opening day of Mad Cool 2025
The temperature may be soaring, but nothing stops Muse, Weezer, Iggy Pop and more from bringing the heat on Thursday.
11th July 2025
10th July 2025
BIG SPECIAL: “The identities of most cities up and down the UK are seeping away, being replaced by the capital’s standard”
The Black Country pair tell us more about the “strangely isolating” experiences that informed their powerful second album, ‘NATIONAL AVERAGE.’
10th July 2025
Franc Moody: “At festivals, you kind of have to make sure you deliver the best show you can”
Ahead of their slot playing at Lisbon’s NOS Alive festival this weekend, we caught up with the London duo to reflect on their year so far.
10th July 2025
Get To Know… Keo
Indie-rock’s most promising new proposition.
10th July 2025
9th July 2025
Kae Tempest: The Bold Future
Fresh from his powerful appearance at Glastonbury, and having just dropped his affirming new album ‘Self-Titled’, Kae Tempest is feeling reflective, excited, and lucky all at once. Most importantly, though, he’s feeling himself.
9th July 2025
Metal’s all-stars unite for Back To The Beginning, an unbelievable tribute to Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne in their hometown’s Villa Park
This isn’t just another show: this is an 11 hour celebration, and everyone has shown up.
9th July 2025
Shame share latest ‘Cutthroat’ preview ‘Quiet Life’
The South London lot have also announced details of a 2026 North American tour.
9th July 2025
Geese unveil plans for third album ‘Getting Killed’
The cult favourites have also ushered in this next chapter with a new single, ‘Taxes’.
9th July 2025
Mysterious NYC outfit NODEGA to release debut project ‘Rot In Helvetica’ this month
The thrash-punk quintet bears a striking resemblance to something — we just can’t put our finger on what…
9th July 2025
Wet Leg — moisturizer
4 Stars
A wonderfully crafted piece of work that cements the band’s staying power.
9th July 2025
Barry Can’t Swim — Loner
4 Stars
Sparking emotional response as much as offering dancefloor escapism.
9th July 2025
Africa Express — Africa Express Presents… Bahidorá
4 Stars
A vibrant, messy epic with nary a dull moment in sight.
9th July 2025
Jessica Winter — My First Album
3-5 Stars
Jarring, unhinged and idiosyncratic.
9th July 2025
8th July 2025
Get excited about… 2000trees Festival: A quick guide to the UK’s worst-kept festival secret
Ahead of this year’s huge edition, here are our top tips for the annual celebration of broad-reaching alternative and rising talent.
8th July 2025
Fontaines DC finally embrace their destiny at colossal Finsbury Park show
45,000 bear witness to a spectacle that will surely cement the generational Irish band as major festival headliners.
8th July 2025
Home Counties confirm details of second album ‘Humdrum’
To mark the occasion, the London six-piece have also shared the LP’s title track.
8th July 2025
The Hives offer up rousing call-to-arms ‘Legalize Living’
Their latest track sees the International Rock Sensations take inspo from “Michael Douglas in Falling Down”.
8th July 2025
7th July 2025
Ashleys, Rodrigo Ramírez, Miss Blanche & more: meet the winners of Mad Cool Talent 2025
Ahead of the Spanish weekender kicking off this week, we take a glimpse at some of the more local, emerging artists who are set to take to the stage.
7th July 2025
Alessi Rose: “I’m a big venue girl; I feel so at home in an arena”
From headlining 120-capacity venues a year ago to playing Wembley Stadium, Alessi Rose has firmly secured her status as pop’s hottest new It-girl.
7th July 2025
Lana Del Rey brings Americana dreamscape to life for ambitious but engaging turn at London’s Wembley Stadium
For Lana, tonight is a personal, revealing milestone defined less by perfection and more by intention.
7th July 2025
4th July 2025
Deftones play epic, career-spanning headline set at London’s Crystal Palace Park
The vast breadth of Deftones’ discography is on full display in South London tonight.
4th July 2025
BIG SPECIAL drop surprise second album ‘NATIONAL AVERAGE.’
They spent this week teasing projections of the artwork across London landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, London Bridge and more.
4th July 2025
Robyn shares details of 20th anniversary self-titled album vinyl re-issue
The milestone release comes after the Swedish icon collaborated with popstar-du-jour Charli xcx last year.
4th July 2025
Wallows announce One More Night Of Model & More Brixton Academy show
It’ll be the band’s first time playing the iconic venue.
4th July 2025
Full lineup revealed for The Maccabees’ All Points East headline day
The likes of Willie J Healey, Warmduscher, Man/Woman/Chainsaw and more will play the Radio X Presents YALA! Records Stage.
4th July 2025
Big Special — National Average
4-5 Stars
A striking, invigorating move.
4th July 2025
3rd July 2025
Refused: Death Knell
As the Swedish punk legends prepare to bow out for good, Dennis Lyxzén reflects on the band’s turbulent past, the joy of their present, and why the eternal seeds of their legacy are only just being sown.
3rd July 2025
Antony Szmierek: “Not many people have done Glasto, Hay Festival and Parklife in the space of two weeks”
Ahead of his set at Poland’s epic weekender Open’er, we caught up with everyone’s favourite Mancunian poet to reflect on the last six months.
3rd July 2025
Blue Bendy confirm plans for Autumn 2025 UK headline tour
The band are also set to support Black Country, New Road at London’s iconic Brixton Academy this Halloween.
3rd July 2025
Oasis share info on 30th anniversary edition of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’
The deluxe release will feature new, unplugged versions of five beloved tracks, including ‘Acquiesce’ (out now).
3rd July 2025
John Glacier drops ‘Like A Ribbon’ follow-up track ‘Fly With Me’
The genre-straddling artist’s debut album arrived back in February.
3rd July 2025
Mabel announces Right On Time UK/EU tour with new single ‘Love Me Gentle’
Her self-titled mixtape lands on 25th July.
3rd July 2025
2nd July 2025
Ethel Cain offers up newest track ‘Fuck Me Eyes’
The song gets lifted from her forthcoming new album ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’.
2nd July 2025
Lola Young announces ‘I’m Only Fucking Myself’ UK headline shows
The Ivor Novello Rising Star winner will play three shows — in Manchester, Birmingham, and London — this October.
2nd July 2025
Mae Muller officially launches bold next chapter with new EP ‘My Island’
The five-track project has been previewed via recent singles ‘Breakaway’ and ‘In My Head’.
2nd July 2025
Foo Fighters mark 30th anniversary of their debut with new single ‘Today’s Song’
Alongside the new track, Dave Grohl has also shared an emotional tribute to the band’s former members.
2nd July 2025
Paris festival They’re Gonna Be Big announces first names for 2025 edition
The three venue event will return to the French capital this October to spotlight some of the best new acts in underground rock.
2nd July 2025
Rock Werchter confirms Tom Odell as last-minute addition to 2025 lineup
His appearance at the festival was originally teased under the anagram ‘Hello Tempest Road’.
2nd July 2025
Mitch Rowland announces new album ‘Whistling Pie’
The songwriter and Harry Styles collaborator will release the follow-up to ‘Come June’ this September.
2nd July 2025
Get To Know… Jahnah Camille
The young guitar virtuoso breaking the mould in Birmingham, Alabama.
2nd July 2025
Lorde — Virgin
4 Stars
A thrilling comeback that puts Lorde’s trajectory to the stars back on track.
2nd July 2025
Turnstile announce huge UK & European headline tour
The band will return to our side of the pond later this year, following their storming performance at Glastonbury.
2nd July 2025
More names announced for 2025’s edition of The Long Road Festival
They’ll be joining the likes of James Bay, Midland and Chuck Ragan down in Leicestershire this August.
2nd July 2025
Kae Tempest — Self Titled
4-5 Stars
Easily his best and most unforgettable work to date.
2nd July 2025
Katie Gregson-MacLeod — Love Me Too Well, I’ll Retire Early
4 Stars
Like a diary excerpt laid out in carefully contemplative, tender poetry.
2nd July 2025
29th June 2025
Olivia Rodrigo, Wolf Alice, Turnstile and more: all the coverage from Sunday at Glastonbury 2025
The festival’s final day is set to be one to remember thanks to the likes of Djo, Sprints, The Maccabees and more.
29th June 2025
28th June 2025
Pulp, Charli xcx, Neil Young, RAYE & more: highlights from Saturday at Glastonbury 2025
It’s set to be a scorcher of a day thanks to performances from the likes of Amyl & The Sniffers, Bob Vylan, JADE and more.
28th June 2025
27th June 2025
The 1975, Biffy Clyro, CMAT and more: all the action from Friday at Glastonbury 2025
We’re bringing you all of the highlights from the first full day of music down at Worthy Farm.
27th June 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Folk Bitch Trio, For Nina, Nectar Woode and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
27th June 2025
26th June 2025
Little Simz marries charisma with class for the finale of Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre
Open-hearted vulnerability shines through Simz for this grand hometown show.
26th June 2025
Sir Chloe announces second album ‘Swallow The Knife’ and shares new track ‘The Hole’
The indie rock artist has also announced a huge 36-date North American Tour later in this year.
26th June 2025
25th June 2025
hard Life share new single ‘y3llow bike’ ahead of forthcoming record ‘onion’
The band, formerly known as Easy Life, will unveil their new record on 18th July.
25th June 2025
Folk Bitch Trio share new single ‘Moth Song’ ahead of debut album ‘Now Would Be A Good Time’
The Australian trio will release their highly anticipated new record on 25th July.
25th June 2025
Biffy Clyro announces new album ‘Futique’ ahead of Glastonbury Pyramid Stage performance
The news comes shortly after the release of their recent single, ‘A Little Love’.
25th June 2025
Frankie Cosmos — Different Talking
4 Stars
Packed with chilled, short songs, which reinforce its diary-like feel.
25th June 2025
Pig Pen - Mental Madness
2-5 Stars
A formidable attempt, but often feels like the band struggle to find an identity of their own.
25th June 2025
24th June 2025
Mac DeMarco announces brand new album ‘Guitar’ and shares chilled single ‘Home’
The Canadian singer will release his forthcoming record on 22nd August.
24th June 2025
Barry Can’t Swim shares summer single ‘All My Friends’ ahead of All Points East headline
The producer will make his festival headline debut at the Victoria Park event on Friday 22nd August.
24th June 2025
Kae Tempest releases new single ‘Diagnoses’ ahead of forthcoming album ‘Self Titled’
The musician, author and poet will release his new album on 4th July.
24th June 2025
Garbage: Let The Light In
30 years on from their eponymous debut, Garbage are still a formidable force to be reckoned with. Now, returning with the band’s eighth studio album ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’, Shirley Manson is wielding love as her primary weapon of choice.
24th June 2025
Sprints drop charged single ‘Descartes’ and share news of second album ‘All That Is Over’
The Irish four-piece are back with new music — and it was worth the wait!
24th June 2025
23rd June 2025
Wet Leg unveil third ‘moisturizer’ preview ‘davina mccall’
The band have also announced a show at London’s Electric Ballroom, as well as over 180 listening parties for album release day.
23rd June 2025
Pop starlet Dua Lipa brings smash hits and powerhouse pyro to huge hometown show at London’s Wembley Stadium
This highlight reel of her decade-spanning career celebrates an artist at the top of her game.
23rd June 2025
Muse return with head-banging new single ‘Unravelling’
The rock favourites are set to headline multiple European festivals this summer.
23rd June 2025
Jacob Alon: Legend Has It
With their unforgettable croon, Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon conjures up dark fairytales and intimate fables — but ‘In Limerence’ is a debut album that’s as much rooted in fact as it is fiction.
23rd June 2025
Royel Otis confirm plans for second album ‘hickey’
It’s due to arrive just 18 months after their debut, ‘PRATTS & PAIN’.
23rd June 2025
Cliffords: “We don’t want to be a great Irish band, we want to just be a great band”
One of 2025’s most thrilling new prospects, Cork quartet Cliffords aren’t interested in flash-in-the-pan industry fads — they’re in it for the long haul.
23rd June 2025
20th June 2025
Celeste is back with new single ‘On With The Show’ and unveils plans for album ‘Woman Of Faces’
Her second album will follow on from 2021’s ‘Not Your Muse’.
20th June 2025
Lola Young announces new album ‘I’m Only Fucking Myself’ alongside lead single ‘Not Like That Anymore’
The news comes after the singer scooped this year’s Ivor Novello Rising Star award.
20th June 2025
On The Record: “Not only has Olivia Rodrigo got the ‘GUTS’ to headline Glasto, you bet she’d have the glory too”
Ahead of next week’s Worthy Farm extravaganza, we revisit our predictive pitch — originally published back in 2023 — for why Olivia Rodrigo topping Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage would be a headline set for the history books.
20th June 2025
Reading & Leeds Festival adds 80 new acts to 2025 line-up
The festival already boasts headliners including the likes of Chappell Roan, Hozier and Bring Me The Horizon.
20th June 2025
Open’er Festival adds Wolf Alice, Conan Gray and more to 2025 lineup
Poland’s biggest festival will also play host to the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Doechii, Massive Attack and more this summer.
20th June 2025
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean join forces for new single ‘Rein Me In’
The pair have collaborated on a re-release of the song, which first featured on Sam’s recent album ‘People Watching’.
20th June 2025
19th June 2025
All Points East announces first wave of acts playing Barry Can’t Swim’s headline day
The festival has shared the artists who’ll be joining the producer at the festival in August.
19th June 2025
Finn Wolfhard: New Horizons
As he rapidly approaches the end of a trajectory-changing chapter in his life, Finn Wolfhard is blowing out the candles on the next with his debut solo album, ‘Happy Birthday’.
19th June 2025