Erin LeCount: “Labels and artists sometimes really underestimate people’s tastes”

Fresh from a hectic 2025 that saw her sell out KOKO and release her debut EP, the Essex-based star is embracing the ambition her music deserves.

18th March 2026

Book Of Churches: The Whole World In His Hands 

Fresh from a hectic 18 months in the wake of their debut’s release, Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow is already back under his new Book Of Churches moniker, with a new album that connects with simplicity, nature, and the need to keep his feet on the ground.

17th March 2026

Kim Gordon: Play Time

Both musical icon and purveyor of originality, Kim Gordon’s newest solo album ​‘PLAY ME’ sees her take aim at the state of the world, all in a way that couldn’t be anyone but her.

16th March 2026

In The Studio: Antony Szmierek 

Not one year on from the release of his debut album, dancefloor auteur Antony Szmierek has already signed off on a second full-length — a sincere, ​“sadder” offering born from life’s only constant.

3rd March 2026

Absolutely: “I had to shake off the pressure and remind myself of why I create: because I love it”

Currently touring the world with her sisters RAYE and Amma, Absolutely’s life is a self-described ​“pinch-me moment” — and her latest album, ​‘Paracosm’, is just as fantastical.

2nd March 2026

Demob Happy: A Game Of Two Halves

Conceived in Joshua Tree and dragged to the finish line in Newcastle, blues-rock trio Demob Happy explain why ego death, self-worth, and ​“fairy dust” have all helped to shape fourth album ​‘The Grown-Ups Are Talking’.

26th February 2026

DEADLETTER: Live To Exist, Or Exist To Live? 

Ahead of their second album, Yorkshire art-punk unit DEADLETTER find heroism in facing the chaos that surrounds us, choosing presence over nihilism.

24th February 2026

Dry Cleaning: Behind Closed Doors

A band who have always felt that little bit indefinable, upon the release of their third album ​‘Secret Love’, Dry Cleaning talk us through building their own world, cryptic lyrics, and the simple joys of making music with close friends.

23rd February 2026

Class of 2026: TTSSFU

Meet the Manchester-based multi-hyphenate who boasts an ambitious musical appetite, a penchant for the darker things in life, and (for now, at least) quite the memorable wig.

20th February 2026

Alice Costelloe: New Rules

After more than fifteen years of playing in bands and making music, Alice Costelloe is finally releasing her debut solo album; a record that’s taken her on a journey in more ways than one.

18th February 2026

hemlocke springs: Paradise Found

After dropping the blindfold of her religious upbringing, hemlocke springs embarked on an adventure to find her true self. With debut album ​‘the apple tree under the sea’, she’s starring as the hero of the story, cementing herself as the most exuberant, innovative pop artist around.

16th February 2026

Introducing… Niki Kini

Late last year, global music platform Music Gateway launched their inaugural Breakout Artist Programme. Now — after whittling 600 applicants down to one — they’ve named its winner: get to know the effervescent Londoner who came out top now.

13th February 2026

Class of 2026: Alessi Rose 

The Derby-born artist has already opened for Dua Lipa and won over the ​‘delulu girls’ with her witty and candid indie-pop bangers. Now she’s writing the upbeat anthems that will take her career to the next level.

12th February 2026

Class of 2026: Cardinals 

Cork quintet Cardinals may have spent most of 2025 out on the road, but they’ve still had time to create their expansive debut, ​‘Masquerade’; an album of duality that’s sure to set them even further apart from the crowd.

9th February 2026

Class of 2026: Nectar Woode

From Glastonbury to Jools Holland, a tour with Joy Crookes to an EP shaped across two continents; it’s been a whirlwind year for Nectar Woode. Now, heading into 2026, she’s ready to bring people to her new world.

5th February 2026

Class of 2026: The NONE

Made up of more than a few recognisable faces, The NONE are the ferocious new quartet putting ​“loud and ugly” music back on the menu.

3rd February 2026

Class of 2026: Chloe Slater 

Having grown from a shy fangirl into a whipsmart force to be reckoned with, Chloe Slater is entering 2026 as one of her generation’s most vital new voices.

2nd February 2026

Class of 2026: Silver Gore

Having started last year as a name known only to very few, Silver Gore ended it with an ever-growing cult following, a major label record deal, and a debut album in their crosshairs. And it’s not hard to see how; compelling, creative and utterly unconcerned by their peers, 2026 is theirs for the taking.

28th January 2026

Class of 2026: Cliffords 

With recent EP ​‘Salt Of The Lee’, Cliffords proved themselves to be one of Ireland’s bright new musical hopes; now, after a hectic summer of live shows and a rejuvenated sense of inspiration, the sky’s the limit for the Cork quartet.

26th January 2026

Class of 2026: Man/Woman/Chainsaw

After doing the rounds on the London live circuit and becoming renowned for their affecting, idiosyncratic sound, Man/​Woman/​Chainsaw may have spent the past few years putting in the hard yards, but it’s paying off.

20th January 2026

Class of 2026: Chloe Qisha

Creating a masterful and meticulous world of sparkling yet amusingly cynical pop excellence, Chloe Qisha is taking her vision to the big leagues.

19th January 2026

Class of 2026: Chalk

From the world of their ​‘Conditions’ EP trilogy to their imminent debut album, the Belfast duo have carved out their own sonic lane of electronic-meets-industrial punk. Now, they’re determined to push it as far as they can.

15th January 2026

Class of 2026: Nell Mescal

Three years on from releasing her devastating debut single ​‘Graduating’, Nell Mescal’s already ticked off lots of her bucket list. Fresh from a massive year that saw her support HAIM, sign to Atlantic and release a second EP, she’s growing ever-closer to becoming the fearless artist she really hopes to be.

13th January 2026

Class of 2026: Nxdia

Having spent most of their life struggling to find their place in the world, it’s through their bold, self-affirming mixtape ​‘I Promise No One’s Watching’ that Nxdia has finally discovered their voice; now, they’re determined to use it.

12th January 2026