Charli XCX turns it up to 11 on her triumphant return to the London stage

‘how i’m feeling now’ gets its sweaty and sublime IRL outing.

25th October 2021

Damon Albarn turns up the grandeur with a career-spanning set at Shakespeare’s Globe

A night with two British institutions for the price of one.

27th September 2021

The Streets throw a rowdy champagne-popping party at South Facing

Note to future festivals: never put Mike Skinner behind a moat.

30th August 2021

Liam Gallagher, Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice close a triumphant Reading return

Holly Humberstone and a surprise set from Pa Salieu also stand out on the festival’s final day.

30th August 2021

slowthai rules Saturday at Reading, while KennyHoopla marks himself out as a future superstar

Bob Vylan’s visceral punk has The Pit going, while Master Peace and Beabadoobee also entertain.

29th August 2021

Supergrass prove that nostalgia can still feel fresh at South Facing festival

With The Cribs in tow as special guests, the new event is aiming high.

29th August 2021

Stormzy, Ashnikko and a surprise Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes shine as Reading returns

Declan McKenna, Sports Team and AJ Tracey also impress on the festival’s first day.

28th August 2021

Holly Humberstone lives up to the hype (and then some) with a run of sold-out shows at Omeara

Her star potential is blazing brighter than ever.

23rd August 2021

Local talent shines alongside big names at Sound City 2021

Beabadoobee, The Murder Capital and Låpsley are among the festival’s highlights.

10th August 2021

End of the Road 2021 is an exemplary slice of true festival magic

More than just about the music, the Dorset weekender is a bastion of good vibes and escapist spirit.

9th August 2021

The new guard rule at Latitude 2021

Latitude cements the bubbling undercurrent of great British music, a vital snapshot of the strength and resilience of the UK scene.

27th July 2021

IDLES, Dry Cleaning and local boys Shame stand out at the inaugural Wide Awake

A sense of joy is palpable as the sun beats down on South London.

9th July 2021

Slam Dunk cements punk’s community spirit

The throngs of merch-clad fans pouring through the gates is immediate testament to its impact on the scene.

9th July 2021

Squid, Stoller Hall, Manchester

What went down when the feverish five-piece’s distanced UK tour hit the north.

6th July 2021

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Creeper head up an emotional Download Pilot

A weekend of pure euphoria, a showcase of the incredible talent in British rock and metal in 2021, and a chance to feel hopeful at the prospect of a future without social distancing or masks.

28th June 2021

Foals and Bombay Bicycle Club bring a triumphant close to All Points East 2021

Victoria Park’s big Bank-Holiday-indie-day-out does not disappoint.

9th June 2021

Glastonbury festival’s live stream is an exemplary exercise in bringing atmosphere to the screen

Even a chaotic technical fuck up can’t dim its light.

24th May 2021

Tame Impala celebrate ‘Innerspeaker’ with Wave House live stream

As the sun begins to set over Wave House, the scene outside the window may as well be a computer-generated green screen.

28th April 2021

Julien Baker goes full band at her virtual Nashville show

She captures the delicacy of her previous work in an altogether more expansive sound.

29th March 2021

Squid, Nayana Iz and Black Country, New Road wow at British Music Embassy at SXSW 2021

The Brits brought the bangers for the festival’s online edition.

25th March 2021

Yung Baby Tate, CHAII and Sorry shine at SXSW 2021

Darkoo, Dead Pony, and Iceage also stand-out at this year’s online festival.

25th March 2021

Charli XCX’s latest livestream cements her lockdown pop queen status

More than worth slightly fucking up our new-found sensible sleep pattern for.

23rd March 2021

Sorry, Goat Girl, Connie Constance and more set Hackney ablaze at DIY’s Big Bank Holiday Weekender

Live music — oh how we’ve missed you.

6th March 2021

Jockstrap, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard & more make for a memorable virtual edition of ESNS 2021

The Groningen festival’s online debut also featured highlights from Holly Humberstone, Jelani Blackman, The Cool Greenhouse and more.

21st January 2021