Class of 2017: Blaenavon
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
Interviews
A class of her own: Jorja Smith
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
Nobody puts Loyle in the Carner
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
Scream if you wanna go faster: Eat Fast
Loud, in-your-face, ready for anything — we meet Newcastle’s best new band.
9th December 2016
Tilted: Christine and The Queens
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
All grown up? Twin Peaks are giving it a try
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
Frightened Rabbit: “We’ve built our own place in the world”
A tumultuous eighteen months in Los Angeles led Scott Hutchison to Frightened Rabbit’s darkest album yet.
4th December 2016
Bruising on tour: “We mainly just mess around in service stations”
The Leeds fuzzers offer us an insight into their recent tour with Los Campesinos! ahead of their Hello 2016 show tonight.
1st December 2016
Views from The 6: Weaves and Dilly Dally
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
Biffy Clyro: dot to dot
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
Yak: Salvation for All
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
Miya Folick: Frolicking Free
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
Aussie rules: Alex Lahey
This Australian newcomer’s songwriting is anything but ‘B‑Grade’.
15th November 2016
Chvrches: Leave a Trace
A year after releasing a banger-packed second album ‘Every Open Eye,’ Chvrches are operating in a whole new dimension.
14th November 2016
Pixxture perfect
This self-professed “over-thinker” writes complex, imaginative pop that explores just how ridiculous human beings really are.
12th November 2016
Facing forward: SLØTFACE
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
Everything will be alright in the end: Slow Club
On their slow-burning fourth LP, Slow Club trade pop polish for mellow reflection.
8th November 2016
Shura: “I wanted to have this time capsule”
Now that her long-awaited album’s out in the open, Shura reveals just some of the finer details…
7th November 2016
Back again: The National
Now pros at headlining festivals, the Ohio five-piece are now the first band ever to be invited back to top the bill a second time at Latitude. Their return promises to be a bit special, too.
7th November 2016
ESTRONS: “when my life’s going alright, the songs are rubbish!”
When crazy things happen to ESTRONS, they write a song about it. Few hits are about ending up in a police cell, mind you.
5th November 2016
Tame Impala: we need to talk about Kevin
No one else has had a year quite like Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. Contrary to reputation, though, he’s just taking it as it comes.
4th November 2016
Teleman: “I still sometimes feel a bit lost in the world”
‘Brilliant Sanity’ is a cocktail of ambition — and the London band have even invented a beverage to match it.
4th November 2016
In the studio: Yak
A collage of “pissed lyrics”, speaker melting riffs and… doo-wop? Yak are upping the ante with their debut.
3rd November 2016
Jack of all trades: Jack Garratt
The one-man-band phenomenon is 2016’s choice, but bearded wizard Jack Garratt has been ready for his world domination quest for years.
2nd November 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.