Mike Massaro

Hinds: Our Shit, Our Rules

“Spanish bands stay in Spain,” people told Hinds. That didn’t stop them. Breaking out of Madrid, the band give the middle finger to interference with ‘Leave Me Alone’.

6th November 2015, 11:59am

Chvrches: The eye of the storm

With their debut album, Glaswegian trio Chvrches caused a frenzy. Now, less than a year since they finished touring, they’re unleashing ‘Every Open Eye’ - and it sees them become truly fearless.

2nd October 2015, 12:00pm

HÆLOS: “We hit that point where the most important thing was making music”

Night-lurkers with a purpose, don’t run into these “vampires” on the wrong day.

29th September 2015, 12:00am

Micachu and The Shapes: Making new shapes

After razzmatazz, red carpets, and recitals, Micachu and the Shapes take it back to the bare bones.

29th September 2015, 12:00am

Foals: Never Looking Down

It shouldn’t be rare for bands to improve with each record, but it’s a strange reality. Foals buck the trend. Trace their early steps and it’s easy to see why.

11th September 2015, 11:59am

Oscar: “I’m like a magpie, gathering all my bits - it’ll happen in good time”

He can’t stop breaking his phone, and he’s fed up of the fast world we live in. Oscar is rising to the top the slow and steady way.

12th August 2015, 12:00am

Hurts: Surrender to the unexpected

Hurts are treading a new path for album number three. “We just knew we had to throw away all the blueprints,” they tell El Hunt.

10th August 2015, 12:00am

The Maccabees: “Elephant and Castle is not glamorous, but it knows what it is”

Elephant and Castle is undergoing a massive transformation; but beyond the ridiculously priced luxury one-bed flats, there’s still a charm that’s helped shape The Maccabees’ new record.

7th August 2015, 11:58am

Interview

On another planet: Young Fathers

Why so serious? Post-Mercury Prize victory, Young Fathers explain why their every move involves intention, and why they always have - and always will - stick to their ethos.

4th August 2015, 12:00am

Young Fathers give a lesson in command at Latitude 2015

Edinburgh group never lose their grip with a disciplined, excitable performance.

19th July 2015, 12:00am

Haelos open Latitude 2015 Day Two with a softly building woodland set

The London choral pop collective prove their depth amongst the trees of Henham Park.

18th July 2015, 12:00am

Real Lies search for their true selves at Latitude 2015

Real Lies’ potential lies in the balance of bratty indie and heavy New Order influence.

18th July 2015, 12:00am

Marika Hackman is quietly captivating at Latitude 2015

Her set’s a genuine, intimate affair; mini-mistakes, and all.

18th July 2015, 12:00am

Jon Hopkins melts together every corner of Latitude 2015 with his night-closing set

The eclectic producer of multiple mediums closes Latitude’s first night with style.

17th July 2015, 12:00am

Caribou takes a risky balancing act at Latitude 2015

Dan Snaith’s second-from-top set merges ‘bangers’ with heartfelt cuts, with mixed results.

17th July 2015, 12:00am

Wolf Alice: a golden age

A bright, exciting pack of new bands are racing to the top. Leading the way is Wolf Alice, whose debut album ‘My Love Is Cool’ is ready to inspire a generation.

24th June 2015, 12:00pm

Everything Everything: “I feel like we’ve finally found our feet on this record”

Donning Gryffindor quidditch robes and exploring different directions, the band hit a new stride on third album ‘Get to Heaven’.

16th June 2015, 12:00am

Dreaming Big - Gengahr: “If we feel like we can do it, we’ll do it ourselves”

Gengahr supported Alt-J at the The O2 Arena before they got their first headline gig. Debut album ‘A Dream Outside’ looks to shift the story. No longer are they going to be the supporting cast.

15th June 2015, 12:00am

Django Django: “It feels like we’ve taken a big step forward”

Free from the constraints of day jobs and degrees, Django Django are coming into their own - and they’re all the more confident for it.

5th May 2015, 12:00am

Alabama Shakes: “I’m not sure what kinda band we are anymore”

Think you know Alabama Shakes? Think again.

25th April 2015, 12:00am

Ryn Weaver: “I’m at a free time in my life; I’m powerful on my own”

After a tumultuous few years, including a move to California, Ryn Weaver is putting her problems behind her.

9th April 2015, 12:00am

Marina and the Diamonds: Can’t pin her down

‘Froot’ may be Marina and the Diamonds’ third album, but as she takes control, it’s the first that’s truly her.

27th March 2015, 12:00pm

Courtney Barnett: “It’s like turning my brain inside out and showing it to everyone”

With her dry wit and knack for self-deprecation, Courtney Barnett is anything but pedestrian.

23rd March 2015, 12:00am

At home with Laura Marling: “I was like, what the fuck am I doing with my life?”

Laura Marling has had a hell of a couple of years. Now she’s back and comfortably settled in London, about to release her fifth album, ‘Short Movie’. El Hunt popped round her house to find out more…

27th February 2015, 12:00pm