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

Class of 2026: Westside Cowboy

After their gripping live show secured them a Glastonbury slot and the attention of Island Records imprint Adventure, Westside Cowboy have hardly stopped for a breather. But amid the buzz, the close-knit Manchester quartet remain affable and grounded as they prepare to unveil their second EP.

6th January 2026

Jerkcurb: “It takes a cataclysmic event to realise how much of life is made out of distractions”

An unflinching portrait of love and loss, Jacob Read’s long-awaited second full-length is a moving testament to finding light amidst the darkness.

17th December 2025

Hohnen Ford: “If I can be more secure in myself, I’m a better artist”

Fresh from the release of her third project ​‘Incurable Optimist’ — not to mention a special Christmas EP — Hohnen Ford is in demand and learning to stand her ground.

8th December 2025

In The Studio: Dead Dads Club 

After a period spent in the musical hinterland, and a chance invite to join Fontaines DC on the road, Chilli Jesson found himself reinvigorated and ready to tackle his biggest challenge yet; processing the grief of losing his father via his new project Dead Dads Club.

3rd December 2025

The Orchestra (For Now): “It took a long time to find people that we could trust - to not just to follow your ideas, but generate them too”

Around the release of their latest EP ​‘Plan 76’, The Orchestra (For Now) share the merits and pitfalls of being one of the country’s buzziest and overtly maximalist new groups.

27th November 2025

Sorry: In Character

Having spent almost a decade building and expanding their wonderfully off-kilter musical world, on new album ​‘COSPLAY’, London’s Sorry continue trying new things on for size.

26th November 2025

She’s In Parties: “If you write thinking ‘this is going to be for a big venue’, it’ll happen”

Meet the Essex-London quartet who may be geographically split between two locations but, with their latest EP ​‘Are You Dreaming?’, have harnessed the liminal space in between to create their boldest work yet.

25th November 2025

Picture Parlour: Love Rock ‘N’ Roll 

On their long-awaited, theatrical debut album, Picture Parlour usher us into the places, culture and magic that shaped them, and which gave rise to the imaginary world of ​‘The Parlour’.

24th November 2025

Allie X: Happily Ever After? 

Just a year on from the release of her last, self-exorcising offering, Allie X has returned with a new rumination on the world, this time in the form of a daring, resistant album that refuses to compromise in its search for contentment.

20th November 2025

Stella Donnelly: Fortune Favours The Brave

Never one for sugar-coating uncomfortable home truths, indie singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly has only sharpened her poignant lyrical pen for third album ​‘Love and Fortune’ — a deeply personal record that finds her facing up to change to put her best foot forward.

19th November 2025

Danny Brown: Star Studded 

After finding sobriety and tackling deep-rooted trauma, with sixth album ​‘Stardust’, Danny Brown is moving into the future at his trailblazing best with help from a vibrant cast of collaborators.

18th November 2025

Water From Your Eyes: “When something strikes a chord true to my deepest understanding of my existence, I can’t help but giggle – even if it hurts”

In harnessing existential themes and embracing the guitar, the experimental art-pop duo have expanded their sonic horizons and, in the process, created a beautiful world that’s truly their own.

11th November 2025

Chiedu Oraka: “I belong here; there’s no imposter syndrome anymore”

From the underground scene of Hull to performing alongside Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Chiedu Oraka has put in the graft and then some, and it’s really starting to pay off.

10th November 2025

DIY Label Spotlight #10: Winspear Records

A monthly focus on the key players in the industry’s independent music landscape.

10th November 2025

Home Counties: “The lyrics on ‘Humdrum’ deflect less, and don’t hide behind the abstract”

As they gear up for their biggest UK tour to date, we sit down with Home Counties to learn more about the technicolour, groove-flecked world of second full-length ​‘Humdrum’.

6th November 2025

Luvcat: Creature Of Delight

On debut album ​‘Vicious Delicious’, Luvcat invites us into her retro-inspired world of glamour, obsession and sex, where intimate and evocative storytelling lies at its heart.

31st October 2025