Interviews

Islands in the stream: Alvvays

Embracing watery isolation, and getting pecked by a few ducks in the process, Alvvays have succeeded in the tall task of equalling their gobsmackingly brilliant debut album.

9th August 2017

PWR BTTM: Austin PWRS

Sticking it to ‘normal’, shouting their stories loud and proud, and returning with their ace second album ‘Pageant,’ PWR BTTM are one of the most vital bands around.

5th August 2017

Kasabian: Forever having the last laugh

Much loved and misunderstood in equal measures, Kasabian are still the band your mother warned you about.

4th August 2017

Nothing To Hide: Sälen

Meet the London trio making honest, “bint”-dissing, warts ‘n all pop.

2nd August 2017

Born to win: Ten Tonnes

From dropping out of uni to working with Dan Auerbach, it’s been all systems go for Hertford songwriter Ethan Barnett.

24th July 2017

The kids aren’t alright: Declan McKenna

As he readies his socially-conscious, bold pop debut ‘What Do You Think About The Car?’, there’s just no stopping Deccers.

20th July 2017

Facing forwards: Nilüfer Yanya

Meet the 22 year-old using her platform to create change.

13th July 2017

Class of 2018: Nilüfer Yanya

She’s played at festivals across Europe and taken on America in 2017, but Nilüfer Yanyais still looking towards her continued evolution.

12th July 2017

Sisters, Ledge: Haim

Haim’s debut album ‘Days Are Gone’ unexpectedly yanked three sisters out of The Valley and sent them into a three year whirlwind. Now the trio are back, and they’ve got ‘Something To Tell You’.

7th July 2017

Back to the Future: Future Islands

After unexpectedly shimmying their way into the limelight with their fourth album, Future Islands aren’t about to change their tune.

4th July 2017

Lost in Paris: Blaenavon

Five years since their first single and now all the ripe old age of 21, Blaenavon are finally ready to unleash debut LP ‘That’s Your Lot’. Spoiler alert: it was worth the wait.

4th July 2017

There’s No Place Like Home: Vagabon

Seeking to pin down home, self-proclaimed “small fish” Lætitia Tamko’s debut album is one of this year’s early stand-outs.

3rd July 2017

Inner workings: All Time Low

As the band celebrate the release their seventh album ‘Last Young Renegade’, frontman Alex Gaskarth talks us through some of its main inspirations.

24th June 2017

Nobody puts Jack in the Box: Bleachers

Bleachers’ second album has Jack Antonoff finding joy in life’s downsides, and standing on the brink of big things.

19th June 2017

(Not-so) Angry Young Men: King Nun

They hid away for three years before charging out on a cross-country offensive with their Dirty Hit labelmates. Now the rock-but-not-punk foursome are ready to take over the world.

16th June 2017

Class of 2018: Our Girl

Never ones to let a busy schedule get in the way of their productive streak, 2018 is set to offer up many a moment of opportunity for this brilliant trio.

12th June 2017

Pixx Up, Look Sharp

On debut album ‘The Age Of Anxiety’, Hannah Rodgers tries to make sense of her turbulent childhood, and creates something universal in the process.

6th June 2017

Get your goat: Goat Girl

One of the most exciting new bands in the UK? Or just “kind of shit”? The South Londoners set the record straight.

4th June 2017

This woman’s work: Laura Marling

‘Semper Femina’ may have been born of some unusual circumstances, but it’s Laura Marling’s most daring, inquisitive and exploratory work yet.

3rd June 2017

After darkness comes the light: Royal Blood

With a twinkle in their eyes and the world in their hands, we find Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher ready to re-charter the good ship Royal Blood and sail their second album into the stratosphere.

2nd June 2017

One Step Closer to Heaven: Sundara Karma

Sundara Karma have already made their ambition clear. On their debut album they question life, love and religion while keeping the upper echelons of indie firmly in their crosshairs.

2nd June 2017