Reviews

Demob Happy - The Grown-Ups Are Talking

4 Stars

Some of their most unflinching work yet.

30th January 2026

Byrne’s Night graduates to London’s KOKO for a triumphant victory lap

A pun-based Talking Heads tribute night turned on-tour production: Byrne’s night — qu’est-ce que c’est?

28th January 2026

Silver Gore, Lover’s Skit, Pearl2 and pollyfromthedirt triumphantly close DIY’s Hello 2026 gig series

Silver Gore, Lover’s Skit, Pearl2 and pollyfromthedirt triumphantly round out Hello 2026

The final night of our January gig series is an exhibition of innovation, inventiveness and sheer quality.

28th January 2026

Softcult - When A Flower Doesn’t Grow

3-5 Stars

Able to pack a striking punch alongside its messages of genuine substance.

28th January 2026

Pem - other ways of landing

4 Stars

With ‘other ways of landing’, Pem finds an effective and affecting form.

28th January 2026

Joyce Manor - I Used To Go To This Bar

4-5 Stars

Fresh, but also fundamentally themselves.

28th January 2026

Biffy Clyro bring it home with a merciless set at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro

You can’t beat the sound of Biffy Clyro at home, and the Scottish rockers show no restraint on this UK tour’s final turn.

27th January 2026

Dog Race, Y, Jeanie and the White Boys and Bande á Part electrify East London for Night 3 of Hello 2026

A densely packed and sweaty sojourn in Shoreditch for a musical showcase of heady proportions.

21st January 2026

Poppy - Empty Hands

4-5 Stars

Defiant in its ambition but never disingenuous or forced.

21st January 2026

Dead Dads Club - Dead Dads Club

4 Stars

Imbued with a real sense of healing and closure.

21st January 2026

PVA - No More Like This

3-5 Stars

An ambitious and sonically rich collection.

21st January 2026

Cat Power - Redux

4-5 Stars

An EP which suggests that ‘The Greatest’ tour should be unmissable.

21st January 2026

Robbie Williams - BRITPOP

4 Stars

Via taking a look back, ‘BRITPOP’ might just have shown Robbie a few glances forward.

16th January 2026

She’s In Parties, ELLiS-D, Tears At The Table and Ninush raise the bar for Night 2 of Hello 2026

From orchestral-tinged pop offerings to cinematic synths, the second night of our January gig series offers a whole host of delights from across the alternative spectrum.

14th January 2026

Westside Cowboy - So Much Country ‘Till We Get There

4 Stars

A confirmation that just two EPs in, they’re already confident about where they’re heading.

14th January 2026

Sleaford Mods - The Demise Of Planet X

2-5 Stars

Much like the state of the country they wax lyrical about, Sleaford Mods are stuck in a rut.

14th January 2026

The Cribs - Selling A Vibe

4-5 Stars

They remain one of the most irrepressibly vital bands in Britain.

7th January 2026

Jenny On Holiday - Quicksand Heart

3-5 Stars

A revitalising break that underscores the small joys of living and points to blue skies ahead.

7th January 2026

Dry Cleaning - Secret Love

4 Stars

It’s not a record likely to shift anyone’s needle, but for those on the fonder side, it’s a whole new set of treats to explore.

7th January 2026

The Last Dinner Party, O2 Academy Brixton, London

The Last Dinner Party come full circle with joyous Brixton Academy outing

Having gone from playing Brixton’s Windmill to its largest venue in just four years, tonight is a triumphant celebration on a stage this music was made for.

11th December 2025