Class of 2020: Do Nothing

Straight outta Nottingham with a wiry line in danceable post-punk, Do Nothing are bringing humour, personality and big tunes to the table.

17th December 2019

Get to know… mxmtoon

From social media sensation to a shining new pop talent, we meet the Oakland singer-songwriter.

17th December 2019

Class of 2020: Squid

The Bristol-via-London-via-Brighton quintet enter the new decade ready and able to stamp their mark, mixing the avant-garde with raucous post-punk immediacy.

16th December 2019

Class of 2020: Arlo Parks

Still in her teens, Londoner Arlo Parks is creating a lyrically-focused, sonically-complex body of work that’s wise beyond her years. Don’t trust us? Ask her increasing army of famous fans.

16th December 2019

Cutting Edge: The Cool Greenhouse

We went to Blue Tit for a haircut and a hang out with your new fave post-punk band.

16th December 2019

Class of 2020: Walt Disco

Theatrical and aesthetically-minded, Walt Disco aren’t just thinking about making brilliantly weird pop music — they’re concentrating on the whole expressive package.

12th December 2019

Britain’s Got Talent: slowthai

At the start of the year, slowthai was a buzzy new hopeful. As 2019 comes to a close, following the release of incendiary debut ​‘Nothing Great About Britain’, he’s grown into a bona fide star.

11th December 2019

Class of 2020: Dry Cleaning

Having gone from a bunch of mates making weird noise in a cupboard to one of the most hotly-tipped new groups in the country, Dry Cleaning are exactly the band we all need right now.

6th December 2019

Get To Know… Moreish Idols

With their new track ​‘Baseball’ out tomorrow (4th December), meet the Peckham-via-Falmouth quintet.

3rd December 2019

“I want to do everything!” - Sigrid looks forward to her debut album

Tipped by basically everyone on the planet as one of 2018’s most exciting breakthrough stars, Sigrid’s striding into 2019 with a debut that should justify all the hype.

2nd December 2019

Nothing is traditional about Wicca Phase Springs Eternal

From fronting emo heroes Tigers Jaw to making slinky, gothic rap with the Gothboiclique collective, Adam McIlwee’s musical journey has been a restless, fascinating one.

2nd December 2019

The Better and Better Land: Fontaines DC

Since the release of ​‘Dogrel’, Fontaines DC have been on an unstoppable upwards trajectory. As they prepare to close out 2019 with a sold-out tour, we check in with the breakthrough band of the year.

20th November 2019

Return of the Mac: Orlando Weeks

Last month, former Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks debuted his first proper solo material since the band’s split. We caught up with the singer for an exclusive chat about what he’s been concocting…

18th November 2019

All hail Princess Nokia: the experimental rapper that won’t stand for society’s shit

We caught up with the American star as she readies her forthcoming third LP.

18th November 2019

Change of Heart: Master Peace

The South London newcomer pushing the boundaries of indie-pop and rap.

13th November 2019

Cowboy About Town: Mac DeMarco

Ahead of his biggest gig at London’s Alexandra Palace, Mac DeMarco reflects on early tour life and taking ​‘Here Comes The Cowboy’ on the road.

13th November 2019

Get To Know… Role Model

With his new EP ​‘Oh, How Perfect’ out now, we meet the rising LA artist.

13th November 2019

50/1 Faves: Do Nothing

Ahead of their headline slot on our stage for The Great Escape’s First Fifty, we catch up with the post-punk newcomers.

13th November 2019

Class of 2020: girl in red

A queer icon in the making, a forward-thinking eco champion and possessor of a 400k-strong army of online fans, Marie Ulven is the modern pop star 2020 is calling out for.

12th November 2019

Italia 90: “Les’ Dad said that it looks like every member of Italia 90 belongs in a different decade.”

The next generation of London’s punk scene, adding a fresh perspective to the mix.

11th November 2019

School’s Out: Tegan and Sara

Digging back into their teenage diaries and formative demos, and emerging with a new record alongside a deeply personal memoir, Tegan and Sara are continuing to write their own unique trajectories.

10th November 2019

“I feel like we’re in a creative peak” - Foals talk new album

One band member down but two – two! — new albums up, Foals are charging into 2019 with a new lease of life and world domination at their fingertips.

2nd November 2019

California dreaming: FIDLAR

With the release of career highlight ​‘Almost Free’ upping their game and then some, FIDLAR’s Zac and Elvis delve into the delicate balance between fantasy and reality.

2nd November 2019

Turn On. Tune In. Drop Out: The 1975

The 1975 want to change the world. Are you with them?

1st November 2019