Filling in the blanks: Sorority Noise
The Connecticut band’s third album ‘You’re Not As ___ As You Think’ might well prove their richly deserved breakthrough.
15th March 2017
Interviews
A Conversation With Kate Nash About Growing Up
The singer and GLOW star gives us some life advice
8th March 2017
Scent from above: Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius’ last album ‘Too Bright’ changed him from an outsider into a sashaying superstar. With ‘No Shape’, Mike Hadreas is still impressing his dog, and shape-shifting further from definition.
5th March 2017
You Spin Me Right Round: Dirty Projectors
Starting with a break-up, the journey to ‘Dirty Projectors’ has seen Dave Longstreth treading brand new paths, and piecing things back together again.
25th February 2017
Where The Wild Things Are: Circa Waves
Meek indie boys be gone! Circa Waves return a confident, riff-roaring beast on second album ‘Different Creatures’.
24th February 2017
Here’s to the sixth time: Los Campesinos!
Going strong, ten years on, Gareth David fills us in on the band’s new album ‘Sick Scenes’.
21st February 2017
VANT: Reign in Blood
With debut album ‘Dumb Blood,’ VANT are putting themselves front centre in a movement who want to initiate much-needed change.
17th February 2017
Ray of Light: Girl Ray
From school rock clubs and canteen ladies to mature indie pop and a possible impending prog opus, get to know your new favourite gang.
15th February 2017
Catholic Action: “We were told off for sound checking with a Pink Floyd song”
The Glasgow noiseniks look ahead to their Roundhouse Rising set.
10th February 2017
Man, I feel like a woman: Marika Hackman
Marika Hackman has thrown the ultimate curveball. On sardonic, electrifying form for ‘I’m Not Your Man’, she’s charged with a new confidence, and has one of the year’s best records up her sleeve.
6th February 2017
Dama Scout: be prepared
Art-rockers Dama Scout might still be in their infant stages, but these first steps are all kinds of exciting.
5th February 2017
On the Same Page: Maggie Rogers
Pharrell was her first fan — now millions are catching up.
2nd February 2017
Every Cloud: Cloud Nothings
Seven years and five albums in, Cloud Nothings are doing things differently. ‘Life Without Sound’ marks a shift in their tide.
2nd February 2017
Lucid Dreams: Cherry Glazerr
‘Shagging her guitar’ and ripping up Sunset Sound, Clementine Creezy’s turned her bedroom project into a bonafide band.
31st January 2017
The Heart of it all: Japandroids
After three years of silence, Vancouver’s favourite noise-rock duo Japandroids are back with a rock ‘n’ roll record for the ages.
30th January 2017
Just before the dawn: You Me At Six
Back in 2015, You Me At Six seemed to have climbed as high as they could; with new album ‘Night People’ they’re proving that they can go one better still.
30th January 2017
Hold up! It’s Run the Jewels
Run the Jewels have already perfected the jewel heist, stealing the limelight as rap’s most shining duo. ‘Run the Jewels 3’ sees the two best pals nabbing hearts instead…
27th January 2017
Devine intervention: Kevin Devine
Ahead of his UK tour kicking off at the weekend, the Brooklynite talks new album ‘Instigator’ and finding liberation.
26th January 2017
Biting back: Toothless
Ed Nash is stepping out of Bombay Bicycle Club’s shadow with his new project. Here, he discusses his debut album ‘The Pace Of The Passing’.
25th January 2017
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes: “I want to be a fucking meteor”
Unleashing new album ‘Modern Ruin’ with his band of Rattlesnakes, this rock figurehead has lightspeed ambitions.
23rd January 2017
All about MUNA
All about empowerment and universality, this mayhem-loving trio are pretty content just being themselves.
2nd January 2017
Steaming towards destination debut: Pumarosa
Pumarosa’s journey so far has taken them to derelict Italian cinemas, on Stateside jaunts, into the studio with Dan Carey, and, er, living in a yurt.
16th December 2016
Cooking up a storm: Will Joseph Cook
2017 is Will Joseph Cook’s chance to stamp his own agenda via smart, stupidly fun pop.
16th December 2016
Class of 2017: Liss
Somewhere between boy band and Danish spin on Prince, Liss are breaking the mould.
15th December 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.