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Ellur – At Home In My Mind LP Review
In the ever-saturated world of indie pop-rock, carving out space without tipping into self-conscious contrivance can feel near impossible. Overthinking has clearly shaped Ella McNamara’s creative journey, but struggling to establish her voice hasn’t.
Daphni – Butterfly LP Review
This could be one of the year's defining electronic records...
Meet Heidi Curtis, the North East artist finally stepping into the spotlight
From North Shields open mics to arena support slots, Heidi Curtis has taken the long road to her first release — and ‘Undone’ signals a striking new chapter for a rising talent.
Live Report – Mercury Prize 2025
The Mercury hits the Toon, the crowd hit fever pitch, and Sam Fender brings it home...
2025 Mercury Prize Sam Fender - ‘People Watching’
Sam Fender’s appearance on the 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist may come as little surprise, but instead marks the next milestone for a songwriter who has already soundtracked a generation, while reshaping what it means to come from the North East.
VLURE - Escalate LP Review
Their debut LP may feel somewhat overdue, but the storm of thrashing synths, raging vocals and unrelenting energy proves worth the wait.
FINNEAS and Ashe’s new band The Favors is built on vibes and friendship
What happens when two world-class songwriters ditch the fame and chase the feeling instead? With The Favors, FINNEAS and Ashe are making music that finally feels like home.
SG Lewis is dancing with ghosts on his new album ‘Anemoia’
The producer opens up about memory, melancholy and why he built a garden studio instead of moving to Ibiza.
SG Lewis – Anemoia LP Review
Utilising sounds of the past is not a new skill for SG Lewis, but romanticising that melancholic but yearning feeling for an era long gone is the driving force behind his latest full-length, ‘Anemoia’.
Myd Embraces Club Lifestyle On Star-Studded New Album, ‘Mydnight’
Since dropping his debut LP ‘Born A Loser’ in 2021, French singer, songwriter, producer and DJ Myd has ridden a three-year high and taken his tunes global.
Live Report: Lost Village 2025
Summer 2025 has flown by and with August Bank Holiday comes the final festival hurrah before autumn starts shedding. From the sprawling masses of Reading & Leeds to APE’s sleek one-dayers, the UK has no shortage of options – yet Lost Village continues to stand apart.
In Conversation: Sofia Kourtesis
Although the bubble is quickly bursting, Sofia Kourtesis has until now been one of the best kept secrets in dance music.
Live Report: Mad Cool Festival 2025
Even before the music starts, there’s a thrill in the Madrid air. The eighth edition of Mad Cool feels like more than just a milestone—it’s a marker of a festival now fully in its stride.
New name, new album, new era: hard life return from the edge
Matravers’ sharp-tongued comeback is less about bitterness and more about surviving the fallout.
Once again, Manchester’s Parklife proves it knows how to throw a party
Festival season 2025 is in full swing. Some Brits are chasing sun-soaked sets abroad, others diving into local all-dayers, but for many midland youths, it’s Parklife that marks the official start of summer.