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Class Of 2019: Westerman

Class Of 2019: Westerman

Weaving soft, warm electronics into folk songs about self-acceptance, Will Westerman is a songwriter whose music could help you more than you think.

16th December 2018

Class Of 2019: Anteros

Class Of 2019: Anteros

Gearing up to release their debut album early next year, this London leftfield pop quartet are using their determination and drive to push the boundaries.

15th December 2018

Class Of 2019: Fontaines DC

Class Of 2019: Fontaines DC

Dublin’s voice is rising this year, with a host of bands giving the Irish capital a new reputation for breathtaking, important guitar music. Leading the pack are Fontaines DC.

14th December 2018

Class Of 2019: slowthai

Class Of 2019: slowthai

This Northampton rapper is bringing small-town life to the big stage, one semi-naked show at a time.

13th December 2018

New Tricks: Stephen Malkmus

New Tricks: Stephen Malkmus

More than 25 years into an illustrious career, we chat to the Godfather of slacker rock about his new obsessions and how he’s still pushing it forwards.

13th December 2018

Class Of 2019: Whenyoung

Class Of 2019: Whenyoung

From Limerick to London, this trio are building their own world of giddy escapism wherever they go. Dive in.

12th December 2018

Class Of 2019: Lady Bird

Class Of 2019: Lady Bird

Battling psychological trauma and personal demons, this Kent trio put their emotions to the fore on their fist-pumping punk, creating a safe space for others to work through their problems too.

12th December 2018

Float on: The Japanese House

Float on: The Japanese House

After emerging in a shroud of mystery and refining her sound over multiple EPs, personal upheaval proved the driving force necessary for Amber Bain’s debut full-length to finally take shape.

11th December 2018

Get To Know… HUSSY

Get To Know… HUSSY

South London’s Sophie Nicole Ellison makes indie rock with brilliant ambition.

11th December 2018

Stairway To Heaven: Dilly Dally

Stairway To Heaven: Dilly Dally

In the aftermath of debut album ​‘Sore’, Dilly Dally almost fell apart. Now returning with ​‘Heaven’, they’re ready for their rebirth.

9th December 2018

Get To Know… NANCY

Get To Know… NANCY

The Brighton-based newcomer giving vintage pop a thoroughly modern twist.

4th December 2018

Here comes trouble: Albert Hammond Jr

Here comes trouble: Albert Hammond Jr

For his fourth solo record, the Strokes guitarist is channelling a new alter-ego and tapping into previously undiscovered parts of himself.

3rd December 2018

In slow motion: Stef Chura

In slow motion: Stef Chura

Detroit’s gravelliest karaoke fan is re-releasing her debut album ​‘Messes’, and reached some unusual places along the way.

2nd December 2018

Raw power: Nadine Shah

Raw power: Nadine Shah

If 2018 pushed a series of fresh, politically-charged voices to the fore, then none used their platform with as much righteous gusto as Nadine Shah: an eloquent, outspoken force to be reckoned with.

27th November 2018

Heavens above: Another Sky

Heavens above: Another Sky

These four Londoners take the composite parts of a rock band and re-mould them in brilliant, creepy new directions over socially conscious lyrics.

26th November 2018

Comeback kid: Crewel Intentions

Comeback kid: Crewel Intentions

Stepping out of the sidelines, former Palma Violets bassist Chilli Jesson is back with a new band, ready to claim the spotlight he was always made for.

20th November 2018

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