With sold-out tours and a Top Five debut album, Squid transcended the post-punk revival and became a unique powerhouse. On second album ‘O Monolith’, the irresistibly restless quintet are looking to the natural world to continue their evolution.
CMAT: “The music scene in Leeds is always unbelievably rich”
Ahead of her slot at Live at Leeds in the Park this weekend, we caught up with the 'Whatever's Inconvenient' star.
25th May 2023, 6:30pm
Brooklyn’s Model/Actriz talk upcoming set at Wide Awake: “I’m excited to play music and meet people outside of our bubble”
We caught up with the band ahead of their set at South London's favourite alt all-dayer.
25th May 2023, 2:00pm
Lovejoy: “We always like to be constantly pushing ourselves”
We speak to the Brighton quartet about their recent US tour, their career so far, and what it was like being involved in Spotify's recent Our Generation pop-up.
30th May 2023, 5:57pm
Get To Know… quinnie
To mark the release of her newest track 'Shape', we get to know the New Jersey folk singer a little better…
30th May 2023, 4:54pm
Six must-see acts playing at Dot To Dot 2023
We’ve teamed up with the festival’s sponsor Super Bock to run through some of the artists you have to check out this weekend.
26th May 2023, 7:21pm
Another Sky: “We’ve pushed ourselves into the unknown again”
We caught up with the quartet to discover more about their new material.
12th May 2023, 1:30pm
Benefits: “We’re untried as a festival band so these gigs are exciting for us”
Ahead of their slot at The Great Escape this week, we catch up with the Teeside outfit.
10th May 2023, 5:00pm
NELL MESCAL: “I LOVE HAVING SOME REDEMPTION OR HOPE IN MY SONGS”
Fresh from releasing her latest darkly-tinged single ‘In My Head’, the Irish singer gets us up to speed on life right now.
3rd May 2023, 12:00am
MATT MALTESE: ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Life’s motorway is full of unexpected bends and, on fourth album ‘Driving Just to Drive’, Matt Maltese is embracing them with his most self-assured effort yet.
2nd May 2023, 3:31pm
JESSIE WARE: FEEL GOOD INC.
Riding the joyous second wave of her career into evermore sparkling territory, Jessie Ware is having the time of her life - and inviting everyone along to join her.
28th April 2023, 3:07pm
The biggest and best of this week's new music.
28th April 2023, 1:00am
Indigo De Souza: Complete Surrender
Written in the midst of upheaval, Indigo de Souza’s third LP sees her finding comfort in the great unknown.
25th April 2023, 12:00am
Alice Longyu Gao: “We Have To Fight For Everything We Want”
The China-born, LA-based hyperpop star making social statements as strong as her explosive musical imagination.
20th April 2023, 12:00am
EMPIRE STATE BASTARD: LET THE GAMES BEGIN…
After months of mystery, Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil and former Oceansize frontman Mike Vennart are finally ready to unveil their new monster of a project. Please welcome, Empire State Bastard…
11th April 2023, 3:51pm
Katie Gregson-Macleod: “I have moments where I’m going about my day, and my life looks completely different”
From playing in folk bars in Inverness, to working with Greg Kurstin in LA; meet the 21-year-old songwriter whose entire life changed overnight.
8th April 2023, 11:00am
Wednesday: “The album is me retelling stories I’ve always wanted to share”
With new album ‘Rat Saw God’, the diaristic storytelling and country leanings of songwriter Karly Hartzman should finally get their wider-world breakthrough.
7th April 2023, 1:00pm
Tender Is The Night: Arlo Parks
In three short years, Arlo Parks’ life has changed beyond recognition. Yet, between global acclaim and a move to LA, on second LP ‘My Soft Machine’ she’s learning the importance of the small things.
3rd April 2023, 5:00pm
Heartworms: “Its quite hard to feel relaxed listening to [the EP], but I want that”
With a gripping line in cold musicality and an obsession with Alan Turing, Jojo Orme is creating her own enigma code with every new Heartworms release.
27th March 2023, 2:00pm
JPEGMAFIA & DANNY BROWN: BREAK THE INTERNET
A marriage of hellish beats and lyrical devilry with a side order of alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl, ‘Scaring the Hoes Vol. 1’ is a narcotic joyride in experimental rap.
27th March 2023, 12:00am
The biggest and best of this week's new music.
24th March 2023, 12:00am
Bursting The Bubble: Black Honey
Stepping out of the fantasy to square up to life in all its messy, ugly beauty, third album ‘A Fistful of Peaches’ finds Black Honey older, wiser and ready to face anything.
17th March 2023, 3:00pm
The biggest and best of this week's new music.
17th March 2023, 12:00am
NUHA RUBY RA: “IT GIVES ME GENUINE HOPE IN PEOPLE SEEING THINGS OUTSIDE OF THE NORM”
Leaning into her most honest, primal self and recruiting an increasing tribe of supporters as she goes, Nuha Ruby Ra is testament to the power of true individuality.
17th March 2023, 12:00am
PASTIME PARADISE: UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
After a well-earned rest, Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s fifth album ‘V’ is a deep dive into Ruban Nielson’s roots.
16th March 2023, 12:00am
Daydream Believer: Caity Baser
Putting the personality back into pop, Caity Baser is the future superstar you’ll wish was your best mate.
13th March 2023, 5:30pm
The biggest and best of this week's new music.
10th March 2023, 1:00am
