Contributor Emma Swann
Reviews / Album
Zara Larsson - Poster Girl
Pure pop escapism.
March 4, 2021 7:57am
Reviews / EP
Deap Vally - Digital Dream
As stop-gap releases go, this is a gem.
February 25, 2021 7:57am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Dua Lipa, Rebecca Black, The Vaccines and more
Friday, friday, gotta get the best new music this week on Friday…
February 12, 2021 6:00pm
Features / Interviews / Neu
Yard Act: “People are fundamentally flawed and that’s really important”
Leeds quartet Yard Act are offering up a glimpse into the complex characters we share our lives with; now’s the perfect time to get acquainted with their world.
February 9, 2021 2:38pm
Features / Tracks / Neu
The Neu Bulletin (XVOTO, Raissa, Beaux and more!)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
January 28, 2021 11:05am
Reviews / Album
Weezer - OK Human
Can your metaphors be overwrought, or your references too ham-fisted if they’re accompanied by soaring string arrangements?
January 28, 2021 7:55am
Features
Rewatch our Hello 2021 show with Matilda Mann, Osquello and Sam Dotia!
Streamed straight to your living room from the state51 Factory.
January 27, 2021 3:08pm
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Billie Eilish x Rosalía, Royal Blood, Hayley Williams and more
The biggest and best new music from the past fortnight.
January 22, 2021 6:00pm
Reviews / Live
Jockstrap, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard & more make for a memorable virtual edition of ESNS 2021
The Groningen festival’s online debut also featured highlights from Holly Humberstone, Jelani Blackman, The Cool Greenhouse and more.
January 21, 2021 4:25pm
Features
Rewatch our Hello 2021 show with Sinead O’Brien, Yard Act and deep tan!
Streamed straight to your living room from the state51 Factory.
January 21, 2021 4:14pm
Features
Rewatch our Hello 2021 show with Master Peace, Pixey and Rose Gray!
Streamed straight to your living room from the state51 Factory.
January 13, 2021 4:05pm
Features
Rewatch our Hello 2021 show with Oscar Lang, Courting and moa moa!
Streamed straight to your living room from the state51 Factory.
January 6, 2021 3:29pm
Features / Interviews
Class of 2021: PVA
Treading the line between the gig and the club, PVA are bringing a new type of euphoria to the live stage.
December 15, 2020 2:44pm
Features / Interviews
Class Of 2021: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
Cardiff’s denim-loving, ‘70s-channelling new guitar heroes, waging a war against earnestness.
December 5, 2020 12:00pm
Reviews / Album
The White Stripes - Greatest Hits
It’s almost as if we’re primed to rediscover the band all over again.
December 3, 2020 8:00am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Rina Sawayama, King Princess, Liam Gallagher and more
The biggest and best new songs released this week.
November 27, 2020 6:00pm
Reviews / EP
Sundara Karma - Kill Me
All the bombast of an ‘80s film soundtrack, but enough of a pop nous to stay on track.
November 24, 2020 8:00am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Miley Cyrus ft Dua Lipa, Bleachers ft Bruce Springsteen, KennyHoopla and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past week, rounded up and reviewed.
November 20, 2020 7:00pm
Features / Interviews
Poetic License: John Cooper Clarke meets Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten
One’s a stalwart of the scene, the punk poet of the people - the bard of Salford. One’s the eloquent singer of Ireland’s most literary-minded young chart-botherers. We’ll leave them to it…
November 13, 2020 1:33pm
Features / Tracks / Neu
The Neu Bulletin (Banji, Dead Pony, Jesswar and more!)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
November 9, 2020 4:44pm