Squid: Fiendish Fancies

While the stories told on ​‘Cowards’ may dwell in the murkier corners of morality, with their third album Squid are instead focusing on cracks of light within the darkness.

13th February 2025

Heartworms: Cradle To Grave

She may have gained an early reputation for steely stares and military outerwear, but Heartworms’ Jojo Orme is far more than meets the eye. On debut album ​‘Glutton For Punishment’, she drops the guard and digs into the person behind the uniform.

12th February 2025

Beatmaker Don Leisure talks diving into the Sain Records back catalogue and Dydd Miwsig Cymru

The Welsh beatmaker tells us more about his latest release ​‘Tyrchu Sain’, which saw him dive into the back catalogue of Wales’ oldest independent record label

7th February 2025

Huw Stephens reflects on Dydd Miwsig Cymru: “If we can shine a light on a scene, and the language, and the culture, then it’s a good thing”

The BBC Radio presenter and broadcaster tells us a little more about why celebrating the Welsh language within music is so important.

7th February 2025

Welsh manager and promoter Elan Evans talks Beacons Cymru & Merched yn Gwneud Miwsig initiatives

Elan, who currently manages Mellt, is also a Project Manager for Beacons Cymru and an ambassador for Merched yn Gwneud Miwsig.

7th February 2025

Adwaith chat Dydd Miwsig Cymru and new album ‘Solas’: “It’s such an honour to be singing in Welsh”

Ahead of the release of their new double album, the band’s drummer Heledd Owen tells us a little more about making it.

6th February 2025

Class Of 2025: Matilda Mann

West London singer-songwriter Matilda Mann is a true romantic, and on her gorgeous debut album ​‘Roxwell’, she finds herself exploring every personal corner of it.

5th February 2025

Class Of 2025: Nieve Ella

Over three early EPs, Shropshire-born Nieve Ella has steadily come into her own as an infinitely relatable, Gen Z indie icon in the making. From Fender fandom to personal style, now she’s learning to lean into herself more than ever.

3rd February 2025

In The Studio: Tunde Adebimpe

As frontman of TV On The Radio, Tunde Adebimpe spent the first section of the century at the forefront of New York indie cool. With his solo debut, however, he’s aiming to satiate a different kind of need.

28th January 2025

Class Of 2025: Lana Lubany

The Palestinian-American singer has already changed the game for Arabic-speaking artists in the West. Heading into 2025, she wants to invite the whole world in.

27th January 2025

Class Of 2025: Good Neighbours

Viral smash ​‘Home’ announced their arrival to the world, now Oli Fox and Scott Verill are ready to show what else they’ve got up their sleeves.

24th January 2025

Class Of 2025: Jacob Alon

Just two songs in, Edinburgh’s Jacob Alon is already delivering the sort of emotionally-flooring, community-fostering gems that cult heroes are made of.

22nd January 2025

Class Of 2025: Victoria Canal

After a whirlwind 2024 that saw her perform with Coldplay at Glastonbury and win her second Ivor Novello award, the Spanish-American singer is ready to show off even more sides of herself with debut album ​‘Slowly, It Dawns’.

16th January 2025

Class Of 2025: MRCY

The sweet, soulful union of two industry pros, MRCY are bringing people into the fold in their droves – no begging required.

14th January 2025

In The Studio: Nova Twins

After the phenomenal success of their second album ​‘Supernova’, 2025 will boast a new era for the boundary-pushing rock band. We caught up with the pair to find out more…

13th January 2025

Class Of 2025: Luvcat

Shrouded in mystique but primed for an imminent step into the spotlight, Luvcat is the rapidly-rising dark-pop purveyor who’s beloved in name and bewitching in nature.

9th January 2025

Class Of 2025: mary in the junkyard

Torchbearers for London’s grassroots scene and capital‑C creatives, mary in the junkyard are the classically-trained, offbeat trio here to explore where the wild things are.

8th January 2025

Class Of 2025: Getdown Services

They might regularly be joking, but they’re not a joke. Instead, Josh Law and Ben Sadler are having the silliest fun and turning it into musical success.

7th January 2025

JADE on DIY’s Track of 2024 ‘Angel Of My Dreams’: “I think that people celebrate authenticity more than ever”

The former Little Mixer turned solo star tells us more about her utterly bonkers and entirely brilliant debut single.

16th December 2024

DIY Label Spotlight #2: Speedy Wunderground

A monthly focus on those crucial cogs in the wonderful new music wheel.

6th December 2024

Chalk: “We’re beginning to find comfort in realism and more personal subjects”

Leading the charge for a new wave of dance-punk with a storming trilogy of early EPs, Belfast trio Chalk are testament to the power of three.

5th December 2024

Isabel LaRosa: “I try to operate like I may never have another song again”

Having grown out of the jazz jam nights where she grew up performing, Isabel LaRosa is settling into her own niche of darkly shimmering alt-pop.

4th December 2024

MØ: Follow Your Heart

As she ushers in her new era with sassy anthem ​‘Who Said’, Scandipop icon MØ gives us a hint of what’s coming next.

3rd December 2024

total tommy: “Situations that are so painful at the time don’t last forever”

Laying the cards of her life fully on the table, Australia’s total tommy is injecting a slice of redemptive vulnerability into rock.

28th November 2024