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CMAT talks new single 'Whatever's Inconvenient' & festival season

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.

Model/Actriz talk their first visit to the UK and reflect on debut album 'Dogsbody'

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

Another Sky talk their latest singles and forthcoming new era

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

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

Teeside outfit Benefits talk debut album 'NAILS' and upcoming festival slots

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

Tracks: Grian Chatten, PJ Harvey, Four Tet and more

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 reflects on viral hit 'complex' and her next steps

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

North Carolina's Wednesday reflect on new album 'Rat Saw God'

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' Jojo Orme talks new EP 'A Comforting Notion'

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

Tracks: Empire State Bastard, The Japanese House, Bully and more

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

Tracks: JPEGMAFIA x Danny Brown, Lana Del Rey, The Chemical Brothers and more

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