Class Of 2019: Whenyoung
From Limerick to London, this trio are building their own world of giddy escapism wherever they go. Dive in.
12th December 2018
Interviews
Class Of 2019: Lady Bird
Battling psychological trauma and personal demons, this Kent trio put their emotions to the fore on their fist-pumping punk, creating a safe space for others to work through their problems too.
12th December 2018
Float on: The Japanese House
After emerging in a shroud of mystery and refining her sound over multiple EPs, personal upheaval proved the driving force necessary for Amber Bain’s debut full-length to finally take shape.
11th December 2018
Get To Know… HUSSY
South London’s Sophie Nicole Ellison makes indie rock with brilliant ambition.
11th December 2018
Stairway To Heaven: Dilly Dally
In the aftermath of debut album ‘Sore’, Dilly Dally almost fell apart. Now returning with ‘Heaven’, they’re ready for their rebirth.
9th December 2018
Modern Nostalgia: Mattiel
The Jack White-approved Atlanta singer giving nostalgia a modern twist.
7th December 2018
Get To Know… NANCY
The Brighton-based newcomer giving vintage pop a thoroughly modern twist.
4th December 2018
Here comes trouble: Albert Hammond Jr
For his fourth solo record, the Strokes guitarist is channelling a new alter-ego and tapping into previously undiscovered parts of himself.
3rd December 2018
In slow motion: Stef Chura
Detroit’s gravelliest karaoke fan is re-releasing her debut album ‘Messes’, and reached some unusual places along the way.
2nd December 2018
Raw power: Nadine Shah
If 2018 pushed a series of fresh, politically-charged voices to the fore, then none used their platform with as much righteous gusto as Nadine Shah: an eloquent, outspoken force to be reckoned with.
27th November 2018
Get To Know… Girl In Red
Get ready to fall for Oslo-based Marie Ulven’s cute bedroom-pop songs.
27th November 2018
Heavens above: Another Sky
These four Londoners take the composite parts of a rock band and re-mould them in brilliant, creepy new directions over socially conscious lyrics.
26th November 2018
Daughter’s Elena Tonra on the heartbreak and catharsis of her debut solo album
The album, under the name Ex:Re, is out this week via 4AD.
26th November 2018
Comeback kid: Crewel Intentions
Stepping out of the sidelines, former Palma Violets bassist Chilli Jesson is back with a new band, ready to claim the spotlight he was always made for.
20th November 2018
“You gotta go for what you want, full steam ahead” - Sunflower Bean’s charge is continuing on new EP ‘King Of The Dudes’ and UK tour
With the new run of shows beginning tonight (19th November) and ‘King Of The Dudes’ coming in January, Julia Cumming talks staying true to yourself.
19th November 2018
Toast of Perth: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Perth’s latest psych hopefuls are taking the genre and compressing it into a series of direct oddball nuggets.
16th November 2018
Power of III: Demob Happy hit the road with Jack White
Demob Happy and Jack White sitting in a tree, P‑L-A-Y-I-N‑G a… gig… well, you get the point. DIY faves Demob Happy went on tour with Jack White, and here’s how it went down!
15th November 2018
Get To Know… Hatchie
The Brisbane-based musician’s 2018 has been pretty big and 2019 looks set to be even bigger.
15th November 2018
“We’ve sat down and asked the question: ‘Can we get away with that?’” - Muse talk ‘Simulation Theory’
Chris Wolstenhome chats ridiculousness, blending the old and the new, and plans for a theatrical new stadium tour.
14th November 2018
Class Of 2019: Easy Life
Mixing a genre-spanning sound with a laid-back charm, Leicester’s Easy Life make music suggesting that the true way to happiness is to just go with the flow.
12th November 2018
“I like to be as spontaneous as possible” - Speedy Wunderground’s Dan Carey talks ‘Year 3’ and relishing the unexpected
The label’s ‘Year 3’ compilation is out now.
10th November 2018
A double-edged sword: Basement
Andrew Fisher takes on his emotional and physical disconnect with fourth album, ‘Beside Myself’.
10th November 2018
Shame, Shame, Shame: that’s the name
After world tours, TV performances, umpteen festival triumphs and one of our albums of the year, we catch up with the South Londoners to toast the whirlwind 12 months that truly put them on the map.
9th November 2018
King Nun talk us through debut EP ‘I Have Love’, track by track
The long-awaited first effort from the quartet is out today (9th November) via Dirty Hit.
9th November 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.