Jonique: “I’m trying to be less afraid and more open”
After setting out her stall as a brilliant newcomer via scuzzy duo Fräulein, Joni Samuels is returning with a new, more introspective solo project.
2nd April 2026
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SLAG: “A lot of our decision-making is fueled by what we think would be the most fun”
Meet the Brighton quintet putting flamboyance and fun firmly back on the menu.
1st April 2026
waterbaby: “To feel seen is such a crazy thing - it’s very beautiful, and very jarring”
On debut album ‘Memory Be a Blade’, Stockholm’s waterbaby is reckoning with contradiction and coming to terms with her past.
31st March 2026
Snail Mail: What Comes Next?
Returning with her first album in five years, Snail Mail is armed with a renewed self-awareness as she tackles the small matter of life, death, and what comes after.
30th March 2026
Holly Humberstone: Once Upon A Time…
After rising to prominence in the midst of the pandemic, Holly Humberstone spent half a decade on the move. Having finally taken a break to reconnect with normal life, she’s returned with ‘Cruel World’ — a richly woven third album imbued with love and nostalgia.
25th March 2026
Courtney Barnett: Old Habits Die Hard
You can take the girl out of her comfort zone — just don’t expect her to enjoy it. Returning with her first studio album in five years, Courtney Barnett has stopped sweating the small stuff and learned that, sometimes, unfamiliar paths are the only way forward.
24th March 2026
In The Studio: The Xcerts
We head to Brighton to get the exclusive lowdown on album number six from the pop-rock stalwarts, finding out why it’s driven by desperation, urgency and an acceptance of the uncomfortable.
23rd March 2026
The Orielles: In Contrast
Four albums and almost ten years in, The Orielles’ new LP ‘Only You Left’ is a tale of two halves that sees them continue their evolution as one of Britain’s most intriguing outfits.
19th March 2026
Erin LeCount: “Labels and artists sometimes really underestimate people’s tastes”
Fresh from a hectic 2025 that saw her sell out KOKO and release her debut EP, the Essex-based star is embracing the ambition her music deserves.
18th March 2026
Book Of Churches: The Whole World In His Hands
Fresh from a hectic 18 months in the wake of their debut’s release, Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow is already back under his new Book Of Churches moniker, with a new album that connects with simplicity, nature, and the need to keep his feet on the ground.
17th March 2026
Kim Gordon: Play Time
Both musical icon and purveyor of originality, Kim Gordon’s newest solo album ‘PLAY ME’ sees her take aim at the state of the world, all in a way that couldn’t be anyone but her.
16th March 2026
Arlo Parks: Rhythm Of The Night
After some time out of the spotlight spent dancing, enjoying film, and quietly tinkering away on her new album, Arlo Parks has returned with ‘Ambiguous Desire’ — a full-hearted love letter to city nightlife.
11th March 2026
Fcukers: Life Of The Party
Everybody wants to party with Jackson Walker Lewis and Shanny Wise. The New York duo have entranced everyone from Harry Styles to Tame Impala with their addictive blend of ‘90s house, UK garage and trip hop, and, as they prepare to release their debut album ‘Ö’, they take DIY on their rollercoaster journey to the top.
5th March 2026
In The Studio: Antony Szmierek
Not one year on from the release of his debut album, dancefloor auteur Antony Szmierek has already signed off on a second full-length — a sincere, “sadder” offering born from life’s only constant.
3rd March 2026
Absolutely: “I had to shake off the pressure and remind myself of why I create: because I love it”
Currently touring the world with her sisters RAYE and Amma, Absolutely’s life is a self-described “pinch-me moment” — and her latest album, ‘Paracosm’, is just as fantastical.
2nd March 2026
Demob Happy: A Game Of Two Halves
Conceived in Joshua Tree and dragged to the finish line in Newcastle, blues-rock trio Demob Happy explain why ego death, self-worth, and “fairy dust” have all helped to shape fourth album ‘The Grown-Ups Are Talking’.
26th February 2026
DEADLETTER: Live To Exist, Or Exist To Live?
Ahead of their second album, Yorkshire art-punk unit DEADLETTER find heroism in facing the chaos that surrounds us, choosing presence over nihilism.
24th February 2026
Dry Cleaning: Behind Closed Doors
A band who have always felt that little bit indefinable, upon the release of their third album ‘Secret Love’, Dry Cleaning talk us through building their own world, cryptic lyrics, and the simple joys of making music with close friends.
23rd February 2026
Class of 2026: TTSSFU
Meet the Manchester-based multi-hyphenate who boasts an ambitious musical appetite, a penchant for the darker things in life, and (for now, at least) quite the memorable wig.
20th February 2026
Manchester Seen and Heard: The city’s music scene as told by local music community
To celebrate the upcoming BRITs Fringe taking over Manchester, we asked a handful of the city’s key industry figures to tell us more about the local music scene.
19th February 2026
Alice Costelloe: New Rules
After more than fifteen years of playing in bands and making music, Alice Costelloe is finally releasing her debut solo album; a record that’s taken her on a journey in more ways than one.
18th February 2026
hemlocke springs: Paradise Found
After dropping the blindfold of her religious upbringing, hemlocke springs embarked on an adventure to find her true self. With debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea’, she’s starring as the hero of the story, cementing herself as the most exuberant, innovative pop artist around.
16th February 2026
Introducing… Niki Kini
Late last year, global music platform Music Gateway launched their inaugural Breakout Artist Programme. Now — after whittling 600 applicants down to one — they’ve named its winner: get to know the effervescent Londoner who came out top now.
13th February 2026
Class of 2026: Alessi Rose
The Derby-born artist has already opened for Dua Lipa and won over the ‘delulu girls’ with her witty and candid indie-pop bangers. Now she’s writing the upbeat anthems that will take her career to the next level.
12th February 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.