Explosive tracks, one legal wrangle and a heck of a lot of gigs: the doo-wop loving rockers look forward to a bumper 2017. Listen to their brand new cover of an Elvis classic on DIY first.
15th December 2016
Guernsey upstart turned electronic superhero (roll with it) Alex Crossan is shooting for the stars, with a queue of collaborators — from A.K. Paul to A$AP Rocky — lining up behind him.
14th December 2016
Razor sharp and hard-working to boot, this incendiary quartet are intent on building their empire from the ground up.
14th December 2016
“The world is so fucked right now,” GIRLI says plainly, “I feel like 2017 has to be better because 2016 has sucked balls.”
13th December 2016
This Newcastle-based bunch aren’t hanging about. With two albums’ worth of fuzz-pop bangers in the bank, they’re charging ahead.
13th December 2016
Fearless with putting his politics forward and a sucker for crowdsurfing, calling 17 year old Declan McKenna “gutsy” would be a massive understatement.
12th December 2016
Turning negative experiences into catharsis, and getting possessed by a rock n’ roll ghost in the process, this New Paltz duo are seizing back the power.
12th December 2016
Proving themselves a band constantly evolving, this Hampshire trio are heading into the new year ready to take listeners on a journey.
12th December 2016
MOBO-nominated for her debut track, from Walsall-via-London, Jorja is already one of 2017’s dead-cert stars, adored by the likes of Dizzee Rascal and Stormzy.
10th December 2016
He’s not just one of the UK’s most talented rappers; there’s no-one out there with a voice as distinctly honest.
9th December 2016
Loud, in-your-face, ready for anything — we meet Newcastle’s best new band.
9th December 2016
A certified star already back in France, the rest of the world is playing catch up with Christine and The Queens’ madcap pop.
7th December 2016
Party animals from Chicago, these previously ramshackle-types put care and thought into new album ‘Down in Heaven’. But they’re still walking on the wild side, reports Jessica Goodman.
5th December 2016
A tumultuous eighteen months in Los Angeles led Scott Hutchison to Frightened Rabbit’s darkest album yet.
4th December 2016
The Leeds fuzzers offer us an insight into their recent tour with Los Campesinos! ahead of their Hello 2016 show tonight.
1st December 2016
No city this year has churned out bangers quite like Toronto. With two of the Canadian dazzler’s brightest hopes on the road together, who better to act as tour guide?
24th November 2016
In 2016, the Scottish trio started down a new path with seventh album ‘Ellipsis’. So far, it’s clear it’s paying off.
23rd November 2016
It’s been a massive 2016 for Yak, but as they head out on their biggest tour to date, Oli Burslem is only looking forward as the band push on after ‘Alas Salvation’.
21st November 2016
From pouring crisps over her head to ‘accidentally’ becoming a musician, Miya Folick might give off the impression she’s not entirely on the ball. Her music proves the complete opposite.
18th November 2016
This Australian newcomer’s songwriting is anything but ‘B‑Grade’.
15th November 2016
A year after releasing a banger-packed second album ‘Every Open Eye,’ Chvrches are operating in a whole new dimension.
14th November 2016
This self-professed “over-thinker” writes complex, imaginative pop that explores just how ridiculous human beings really are.
12th November 2016
Dodging flying cartons of chocolate milkshake, and touring the world with their mums and four sweaty wigs in tow, Sløtface are also readying their debut album. Just a few plates to spin, then.
12th November 2016
On their slow-burning fourth LP, Slow Club trade pop polish for mellow reflection.
8th November 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.