Emma Swann

  1. Circa Waves make explosive London live return with tiny Omeara show (28th November 2016, Reviews)

  2. Facing forward: SLØTFACE (12th November 2016, Features)

  3. Tame Impala and Foals bring Bilbao BBK Live to a glorious close (7th November 2016, Reviews)

  4. ESTRONS: “when my life’s going alright, the songs are rubbish!” (5th November 2016, Features)

  5. Honeyblood - Babes Never Die (3rd November 2016, Reviews)

  6. Grimes shakes Brixton Academy to its foundations (3rd November 2016, Reviews)

  7. In the studio: Yak (3rd November 2016, Features)

  8. CRX - New Skin (1st November 2016, Reviews)

  9. Trudy and the Romance: “We’re not trying to be the tightest thing” (25th October 2016, Features)

  10. A weekend away: American Football (19th October 2016, Features)

  11. A Brave New World: Kate Tempest (14th October 2016, Features)

  12. Björk shines at Iceland Airwaves 2016, while the new breed come on strong (11th October 2016, Reviews)

  13. The Kills kill it at London Roundhouse ‘homecoming’ (10th October 2016, Reviews)

  14. Green Day - Revolution Radio (6th October 2016, Reviews)

  15. Kings of Leon - Walls (6th October 2016, Reviews)

  16. Primavera Sound 2016 (6th October 2016, Reviews)

  17. The Wytches - All Your Happy Life (30th September 2016, Reviews)

  18. Deap Vally, Yak and Biffy Clyro bring riffs to Reeperbahn 2016 (27th September 2016, Reviews)

  19. Deap Vally celebrate ‘Femejism’ release day at rowdy Islington Assembly Hall (19th September 2016, Reviews)

  20. Deap Vally - Femejism (15th September 2016, Reviews)

  21. Muscle Memory: AlunaGeorge (15th September 2016, Features)

  22. Rolling in the Deap: Deap Vally (14th September 2016, Features)

  23. Pixies bring scuzz and nostalgia to Bilbao BBK Live (7th September 2016, Reviews)

  24. Milk Teeth: “You need to get out of your mum’s basement and do some stuff” (2nd September 2016, Features)

  25. Biffy Clyro give a masterclass to close Reading 2016 (29th August 2016, Reviews)

  26. Fall Out Boy light it up for Reading 2016 co-headline set (29th August 2016, Reviews)

  27. Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver at Reading 2016 (28th August 2016, Reviews)

  28. Two Door Cinema Club up the euphoria levels at Reading 2016 (28th August 2016, Reviews)

  29. Will Joseph Cook answers the hype in Reading 2016 set (28th August 2016, Reviews)

  30. The Magic Gang go above and beyond at Reading 2016 (28th August 2016, Reviews)

  31. A$AP Rocky brings overblown spectacle to Reading Festival (28th August 2016, Reviews)

  32. Disclosure bring more than bangers to Reading’s main stage (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  33. Foals headline Reading 2016 with a set for the ages (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  34. Local legends Sundara Karma shine on the Reading 2016 main stage (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  35. The Japanese House beat a bizarre billing to shine at Reading 2016 (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  36. Whitney go through the motions for Reading 2016 set (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  37. Slaves slot right in amongst the metal on Reading 2016’s main stage (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  38. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard bend minds and spines at Reading 2016 (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  39. Låpsley adapts wonderfully at Reading 2016 (27th August 2016, Reviews)

  40. Hinds are right at home at Reading 2016 (26th August 2016, Reviews)

  41. Frank Carter joins the big boys with massive Reading 2016 set (26th August 2016, Reviews)

  42. Boy Better Know ransack Reading 2016 (26th August 2016, Reviews)

  43. “RIP Harambe” - Chvrches offer thumping Reading 2016 set (26th August 2016, Reviews)

  44. Lewis Del Mar answer the hype at Reading Festival (26th August 2016, Reviews)

  45. Will Joseph Cook: “I fucking hate the term singer-songwriter” (18th August 2016, Features)

  46. Tracks: The Wytches, Slaves, and More (12th August 2016, Features)

  47. Arcade Fire make a grand return on day one of Bilbao BBK Live (7th August 2016, Reviews)

  48. Golden days: Whitney (4th August 2016, Features)

  49. Dilly Dally clean off 2016’s cobwebs with fire-starting London set (1st August 2016, Reviews)

  50. Danny L Harle: Flower arrangements (22nd July 2016, Features)

  51. Partybaby in the UK: “We really did start this band as a joke” (20th July 2016, Features)

  52. Beirut soundtrack the sunset on Latitude’s opening day (19th July 2016, Reviews)

  53. Methyl Ethel bring the magic to Latitude 2016 (18th July 2016, Reviews)

  54. The Magic Gang bring levity to Latitude 2016 (18th July 2016, Reviews)

  55. Of Monsters and Men bring Latitude to a glorious close (18th July 2016, Reviews)

  56. M83 offer up a polished performance at Latitude 2016 (18th July 2016, Reviews)

  57. Jamie Woon plays Latitude on his own terms (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  58. The Invisible pay tribute on Latitude return (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  59. POLIÇA play shining unrecorded material at Latitude 2016 (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  60. Teleman throw a party in the Latitude woods (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  61. Fickle Friends cavort in the sunshine at Latitude 2016 (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  62. Laura Mvula makes herself heard at Latitude 2016 (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  63. Chet Faker brings relentless energy and new material to Latitude 2016 (17th July 2016, Reviews)

  64. Weaves talk Latitude: “Just as we were about to go on, my nail fell off!” (17th July 2016, Features)

  65. Blaenavon bring bedlam to Latitude 2016 (16th July 2016, Reviews)

  66. Weaves bring oddball pop perfection to Latitude 2016 (16th July 2016, Reviews)

  67. The Maccabees shine brighter than ever with their Latitude 2016 headline slot (16th July 2016, Reviews)

  68. MONEY bring sombre tranquillity to the Sunrise Arena for Latitude 2016 (16th July 2016, Reviews)

  69. Frightened Rabbit at Latitude 2016: “anything goes at festivals” (16th July 2016, Features)

  70. From anticipatory to celebratory, Weezer feel the love at sold-out Brixton Academy (4th July 2016, Reviews)

  71. Globelamp - The Orange Glow (1st July 2016, Reviews)

  72. Tame Impala, Savages and PJ Harvey step up on day one of Open’er 2016 (30th June 2016, Reviews)

  73. Beck gets full-on funky at Glastonbury 2016 (27th June 2016, Reviews)

  74. LCD Soundsystem return with fury to close Glastonbury 2016 (27th June 2016, Reviews)

  75. Coldplay go big for closing set at Glastonbury 2016 (27th June 2016, Reviews)

  76. The 1975 deliver impassioned set at Glastonbury 2016 (26th June 2016, Reviews)

  77. Chvrches give storming set at Glastonbury 2016 (26th June 2016, Reviews)

  78. Tame Impala really let it happen at Glastonbury 2016 (26th June 2016, Reviews)

  79. Years & Years show their pride in emotional Glastonbury set (26th June 2016, Reviews)

  80. Bastille give a taste of ‘Wild World’ at Glastonbury 2016 (25th June 2016, Reviews)

  81. Muse give a masterclass to close day one of Glastonbury 2016 (25th June 2016, Reviews)

  82. Wolf Alice celebrate ‘My Love Is Cool”s birthday with huge Glastonbury set (25th June 2016, Reviews)

  83. The Big Moon bring brightness and sparkly capes to Glastonbury 2016 (25th June 2016, Reviews)

  84. Skepta takes grime’s biggest step on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage (24th June 2016, Reviews)

  85. Two Door Cinema Club strike back at Glastonbury 2016 (24th June 2016, Reviews)

  86. Yak lay waste to the William’s Green at Glastonbury 2016 (24th June 2016, Reviews)

  87. VANT whip up a political storm at Glastonbury 2016 (24th June 2016, Reviews)

  88. Bring Me The Horizon stay firmly in the present at Glastonbury 2016 (24th June 2016, Reviews)

  89. Disco balls and woozy woodlands close out Best Kept Secret 2016 (20th June 2016, Reviews)

  90. In the studio: Glass Animals (20th June 2016, Features)

  91. Weaves and Glass Animals steal the show at Best Kept Secret (19th June 2016, Reviews)

  92. Beck, Liss, and Christine and The Queens lead the disco charge at Best Kept Secret (18th June 2016, Reviews)

  93. Weaves - Weaves (17th June 2016, Reviews)

  94. Field Day 2016 (15th June 2016, Reviews)

  95. The fearless, family-led life of Loyle Carner (14th June 2016, Features)

  96. Baby in Vain add fire to the flames (6th June 2016, Features)

  97. Peace: “I’ve been sworn to secrecy, but we’re busy” (4th June 2016, Features)

  98. The Kills - Ash & Ice (3rd June 2016, Reviews)

  99. Cat’s Eyes - Treasure House (3rd June 2016, Reviews)

  100. PUP – The Dream Is Over (27th May 2016, Reviews)

  101. Flume: Logging On (27th May 2016, Features)

  102. The Strokes - Future Present Past (26th May 2016, Reviews)

  103. Eagulls take a bite out of The Great Escape (23rd May 2016, Reviews)

  104. Diet Cig bring the high-kicks to Alternative Escape show (23rd May 2016, Reviews)

  105. The Big Moon steal the show at The Great Escape (23rd May 2016, Reviews)

  106. Partybaby begin their quest for world domination at The Great Escape (23rd May 2016, Reviews)

  107. Eat Fast storm ahead at a triumphant Alternative Escape show (22nd May 2016, Reviews)

  108. Black Honey bring flamingos and trolley-chaos to DIY’s Great Escape stage (21st May 2016, Reviews)

  109. Dilly Dally beat electrocution in ferocious Great Escape set (21st May 2016, Reviews)

  110. Trudy bring shuffling feet and soppy serenades to DIY’s Great Escape stage (20th May 2016, Reviews)

  111. Julia Jacklin: the talk of SXSW comes to Brighton (20th May 2016, Reviews)

  112. Crowd surfers & stage dives: VANT cause chaos at The Great Escape (20th May 2016, Reviews)

  113. UK indie unites for Help Refugees charity covers gigs (12th May 2016, Reviews)

  114. The Kills double six it at frenzied London live return (5th May 2016, Reviews)

  115. Black is the warmest colour: Eagulls (25th April 2016, Features)

  116. Dreaming spires: Hudson Scott (18th April 2016, Features)

  117. Pumarosa: “We try and work everyone up into a euphoric state” (13th April 2016, Features)

  118. JAWS: The Art Of Simplicity (11th April 2016, Features)

  119. The 1975 and Bastille weather storms to close Open’er 2016 (7th April 2016, Reviews)

  120. Bleached - Welcome The Worms (1st April 2016, Reviews)

  121. Clean Cut Kid: “I’m looking forward to the record showing people what we really are” (31st March 2016, Features)

  122. Weezer - Weezer (The White Album) (29th March 2016, Reviews)

  123. Savages tear down the fourth wall at the Roundhouse (18th March 2016, Reviews)

  124. Live at Leeds 2016 (5th March 2016, Reviews)

  125. Daughter: a weird kind of therapy (2nd March 2016, Features)

  126. Kagoule: “This is a heavier experiment for us” (22nd February 2016, Features)

  127. LCD Soundsystem continue victory lap on day three of Open’er 2016 (7th February 2016, Reviews)

  128. Johnny Foreigner in the studio: “We got there in the end” (26th January 2016, Features)

  129. Birdskulls: “There’s been a really good atmosphere” (25th January 2016, Features)

  130. Diet Cig live up to the hype at DIY Presents ‘Hello 2016’ night (19th January 2016, Neu)

  131. Foals and Caribou reign supreme on day two of Open’er 2016 (7th January 2016, Reviews)

  132. Slutface, Abattoir Blues & more declare ‘Hello 2016’ at DIY Presents show (6th January 2016, News)

  133. Making a splash: Wet (2nd January 2016, Features)

  134. Lizzo - Big GRRRL Small World (11th December 2015, Reviews)

  135. El Vy: “It’s an album of guilty pleasures without the guilt” (10th December 2015, Features)

  136. The Big Moon: “We’re all like these tiny dinosaurs hatching out of eggs” (8th December 2015, Features)

  137. Yak attack: “We like it to sound a bit crunchy and nasty” (7th December 2015, Features)

  138. The Big Moon: “I had to turn off my emails because I was freaking out” (6th December 2015, Features)

  139. Black Honey: “All of the best bands take years before they’re something” (5th December 2015, Features)

  140. Courtney Barnett brings unstoppable live force to the Electric Ballroom (4th December 2015, Reviews)

  141. Frances: “I’d eat baked beans every night and live in a shed for this” (27th November 2015, Features)

  142. Wavves, Electric Ballroom, London (20th November 2015, Reviews)

  143. Yak, Moth Club, London (18th November 2015, Reviews)

  144. FIDLAR, The Forum, London (17th November 2015, Reviews)

  145. Girlsagainst: How five teenagers are combatting sexual assault at gigs (10th November 2015, Features)

  146. HEALTH: “You either make two great records and you’re dead, or something crazy happens” (8th November 2015, Features)

  147. Yak: “I like repetitive, stupid music - beans music” (3rd November 2015, Features)

  148. Honne the edge of glory (23rd October 2015, Features)

  149. Mystery Jets: “We decided we wanted to make this really bold record” (20th October 2015, Features)

  150. Skin Deep: Of Monsters and Men (6th October 2015, Features)

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