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Gretel on not rushing the process and trusting her instincts to create debut album ‘Squish’

Gretel: Trust Your Gut

Having just released her debut album after various false starts, Gretel’s Maddy Haenlein talks self-knowledge, artistic integrity, and the importance of always honouring your inner teenager.

21st April 2026

Eaves Wilder on the female rage powering her debut album, ‘Little Miss Sunshine’

Eaves Wilder: “Everyone talks before they actually realise if they have something to say”

Having hit pause on making music until she’d properly found her voice, with debut album ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, Eaves Wilder is learning to follow her instincts.

20th April 2026

Chrissi talks taking time out, signing to Black Butter, and returning with new single ‘HEARTLESS DARLIN’ !’

In The Studio: Chrissi

After two years away and a series of behind-the-scenes changes, Essex songwriter Chrissi is back to bring us to our knees with a debut album that’s equal parts joyful, vulnerable and timeless.

17th April 2026

Lime Garden on break-ups, break downs, and their dance floor-ready second album ‘Maybe Not Tonight’

Having spent the time since their debut sharing everything from tour vans and bar rounds to break-ups and dance floors, Lime Garden have distilled the irresistible alchemy of their best mates/band dynamic into new LP ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ — a riotous ode to the glorious chaos of a good night out.

16th April 2026

Wesley Joseph on industry hype, his Walsall roots, and working with Jorja Smith for debut album ‘Forever Ends Someday’

Wesley Joseph: No Shortcuts

Having bowed out of the industry circus just as his hype was reaching its peak, Wesley Joseph is now ready to unveil ‘Forever Ends Someday’ — a carefully-crafted debut album that’s rooted in Walsall, but aims beyond any boundary.

15th April 2026

alt-J’s Joe Newman on fatherhood, LA, and JJerome87 solo album ‘The Canyon’

In The Studio: JJerome87

Inspired by Californian vistas and the new horizons of parenthood, Alt‑J’s Joe Newman is back with ‘The Canyon’ — a debut solo outing that sees him swap South London for the City of Angels.

14th April 2026

American Football open up about ‘LP4’, artistic longevity, and the stormy circumstances that nearly split the band

American Football: Back In The Game

As they sailed into middle age, American Football braced against their choppiest waters yet. Here, the Midwest emo forefathers share how they confronted divorce, addiction and creative differences to make their rawest album to date.

13th April 2026

Jonique on former project Fräulein and spreading her solo wings

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

Brighton band SLAG introduce their debut EP, ‘Losing’

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

Stockholm’s waterbaby on nostalgia, vulnerability, and debut album ‘Memory Be A Blade’

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 on existential angst, artistic growth, and new album ‘Ricochet’

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 on growing up, girlhood, and her Gothic-inspired new album ‘Cruel World’

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 on embracing discomfort and finding joy in uncertainty for new album ‘Creature Of Habit’

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

The Xcerts on longevity, resilience, and the making of their as-yet-unannounced new album

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 on slowing down and tuning in for their evocative fourth album ‘Only You Left’

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 on Essex, art-pop ambitions, and her new EP ‘PAREIDOLIA’

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

Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow on grounding himself and finding stillness with debut solo album ‘Book Of Churches’

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 on musical authenticity, political art, and latest solo album ‘PLAY ME’

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 talks rediscovering herself on the dancefloor for third album ‘Ambiguous Desire’

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 reflect on debut album ‘Ö’, supporting Harry Styles, and their rapid ascent from the New York underground

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