The Vaccines bring out the bangers at London’s House Of Vans
It’s an instant reminder of their stadium-sized indie prowess.
2nd July 2018
Reviews
Youth Man - Five Songs
4 Stars
Kaila’s shape-shifting vocals hold everything together.
29th June 2018
Let’s Eat Grandma - I’m All Ears
4 Stars
The pair focus in on gigantic, chart-mingling choruses.
29th June 2018
Florence + The Machine - High As Hope
4 Stars
An album that takes solace in those closest to her, works to right previous wrongs, and sees her come out the other side a whole lot stronger.
29th June 2018
Gorillaz - The Now Now
4 Stars
A more spaced-out affair, stripped of its star-studded collaborations and bathed in the apparent apathy of the modern age.
27th June 2018
Foo Fighters show they’re stadium rock masters at huge London Stadium show
Wolf Alice and Frank Carter join the proceedings on a sweltering Friday night in the capital.
26th June 2018
King Princess - Make My Bed
4 Stars
Four of the brightest, smartest pop songs to be released so far this year.
25th June 2018
Nine Inch Nails - Bad Witch
4 Stars
Some of the most evocative and dense music Trent Reznor has made so far.
22nd June 2018
Panic! At The Disco - Pray For The Wicked
3 Stars
Bonkers and creative as ever, but it could be that less really is more.
22nd June 2018
Gang Gang Dance - Kazuashita
3 Stars
Engaging and magical throughout.
22nd June 2018
Charli XCX brings SOPHIE, Rina Sawayama, Raye and more to bombastic ‘Pop 2’ London show
The capital’s Village Underground sees a brilliant, electrifying showcase of friends and collaborators.
20th June 2018
The Britanys show New York’s still not sleeping on new music at Rough Trade NYC DIY Presents gig
Forget past glories, New York’s present is as bright as ever.
19th June 2018
Katy Perry throws out the rulebook for huge London O2 show
All in all, the level of spectacle is mind-blowing but at times, begins to feel a bit too daft.
19th June 2018
Calpurnia - Scout
4 Stars
Hit TV appearances aside, they’re almost your regular high school band.
15th June 2018
Melody’s Echo Chamber - Bon Voyage
4 Stars
A modern psychedelic creation that reveals more and more on each listen.
15th June 2018
Protomartyr - Consolation
4 Stars
Their prowess at channeling darkness into something cathartic has never been stronger.
15th June 2018
Petal - Magic Gone
4 Stars
Kiley’s voice is the undeniable star of the show.
15th June 2018
Culture Abuse - Bay Dream
4 Stars
Their focus is squarely on the lovelier things in life.
15th June 2018
MOURN - Sorpresa Familia
3 Stars
Punk music with the intelligence of wizened old jazz musicians.
15th June 2018
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Hope Downs
4 Stars
Sunny, memorable hooks by the pound.
15th June 2018
Girls Names - Stains On Silence
2 Stars
Experimental for experimental’s sake.
15th June 2018
Slaves, The Horrors, Dream Wife and more bring celebratory sets to Hull’s 53 Degrees North
Hometown boys LIFE, Lady Bird and Our Girl were among the stellar supports.
14th June 2018
Black Honey light up Omeara at raucous London headline show
They’re armed, and they mean business.
14th June 2018
Troye Sivan - Dance To This (ft Ariana Grande)
‘Dance To This’ perfectly replicates that late night/early morning feeling of tranquility, and takes satisfaction in the simple things.
13th June 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.