The 1975 debut ‘Be My Mistake’ and re-visit site of first London gig at tiny Camden Assembly show
The band’s London comeback was a frenzied, special affair.
12th June 2018
Reviews
Fontaines DC are furious and fantastic at DIY x First Fifty show
The Howl & The Hum and Chappaqua Wrestling also pitch up at The Macbeth in London to preview next year’s Great Escape.
12th June 2018
Black Midi - bmbmbm
As unpredictable as it is engaging, Black Midi are as fresh and unique as they come.
12th June 2018
Matt Maltese - Bad Contestant
5 Stars
Dazzling, idiosyncratic brilliance.
8th June 2018
Snail Mail - Lush
4 Stars
It’s the crunchy, full band material that really points the way forward.
8th June 2018
Boy Azooga - 1, 2, Kung Fu
4 Stars
Essentially a drive through his own head.
8th June 2018
serpentwithfeet - soil
4 Stars
A celebration of finally having found his feet.
8th June 2018
Jorja Smith - Lost & Found
4 Stars
There’s a diversity of stylistic approach and yet a singularity of vision that few artists are able to combine so early on.
8th June 2018
Gruff Rhys - Babelsberg
4 Stars
A melodic and consistently playful record.
8th June 2018
Lily Allen - No Shame
3 Stars
She’s found a sound that feels authentic again. And that’ll do for now.
8th June 2018
Lykke Li - so sad so sexy
3 Stars
An album of personal and musical growth.
8th June 2018
Hilary Woods - Colt
3 Stars
An ominous exercise in atmosphere.
8th June 2018
IDLES steal the show at an eclectic and forward-thinking Visions Festival 2018
Marika Hackman, Nilufer Yanya and Black Midi also won out on the day.
8th June 2018
M.I.A. brings ferocious headline set to Bestival 2018
The rapper closed the Castle Stage with her brand of furiously potent pop.
8th June 2018
Chaka Khan, Songhoy Blues and a packed line-up on DIY’s House Of Vans stage bring Bestival 2018 to a stunning close
The final day down on Lulworth Estate is filled with all manner of glorious sights and sounds, and we were there to witness the lot.
8th June 2018
Spring King close Bestival 2018 with a riotous set on the DIY stage at House Of Vans
The band’s midnight show is one last furious burst of energy on the Sunday night.
8th June 2018
David Byrne, Depeche Mode and Young Fathers lead an eclectic day two at Open’er 2018
MØ, Alma and Yonaka also performed high-energy sets on day two of the festival.
7th June 2018
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds close All Points East with a deeply powerful, hypnotic finale (with added Kylie!)
Patti Smith, St. Vincent and Shame were also on the bill for the all-star event.
6th June 2018
Declan McKenna is greeted like a superstar at The Forum
Superfood and Whenyoung are also on board for a glorious night of indie-pop in the capital.
4th June 2018
Little Simz creates a wonderland for the Roundhouse Rising finale
Kojey Radical, Junglepussy and more join the rapper for a brilliantly eclectic Sunday in Camden.
3rd June 2018
Bon Iver end Hammersmith Apollo residency with immaculate, shape-shifting set
Phoebe Bridgers joined the band for the last of eight shows at the London venue.
3rd June 2018
Hookworms whip the Brudenell into a frenzy at Leeds headline gig
They’re a band not concerned with hiding anymore.
3rd June 2018
Father John Misty - God’s Favorite Customer
4 Stars
Josh Tillman makes this shit look easy.
1st June 2018
LUMP - LUMP
4 Stars
A self-contained trip.
1st June 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.