This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway review | Lola Young's second album demands attention
This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway showcases Lola Young’s fearless spirit and emotional candour in a striking sophomore album.
Indie
HighSchool announce new EP 'Accelerator', and drop heart-wrenching single 'Doesn't Matter'
HighSchool are gearing up for their next big hit with the 'Accelerator' EP and a tour across the UK and Europe.
The Terrys share 'Tokyo,' a punk-infused dream from new album 'Skate Pop'
'Tokyo' is the latest single release from Aussie band The Terrys, adding more flair to their latest LP release, Skate Pop. Originating from...
End of an era as The Magic Gang bid farewell with final shows
Indie favorites The Magic Gang announce their disbanding, promising fans a memorable exit with a series of farewell shows in key UK cities.
The Manatees announce headline UK tour for April 2024
Get ready for The Manatees' biggest UK tour yet, supporting their latest EP, 'Different State of Mind', in April 2024.
Jake Bugg announces 2024 headline 'Your Town' tour
Jake Bugg is ready to hit the road again, but he's switching up his usual tour routine this time. In 2024, the acclaimed songwriter embarks on an...
The Killers set to light up UK arenas in 2024 with 'Rebel Diamonds' tour
"Twenty songs for twenty years – Rebel Diamonds." - Brandon Flowers
Tom Odell announces biggest headline show yet at Alexandra Palace
British singer-songwriter Tom Odell is gearing up for the biggest show of his career at Alexandra Palace Park, following his sold-out UK and European tour.
"People were watching me suspiciously" | Kurt Vile on being awkward around Neil Young, collabs with Charli XCX, and the friends he's lost
We speak to Kurt Vile about the closeknit group of collaborators who inspire him, awkward meetings with musical heroes, and his unlikely love of Charli XCX.
Hak Baker shares moving 'Brotherhood' video, echoing album's fraternal themes
Fresh off a sold-out tour, Hak Baker shares an intimate look into his life and music with the new video for ‘Brotherhood’.
The Silver Cord review | King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard ditch guitars for a cosmic robo-rave
★★★★☆ Genre-bending psych outfit King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard engage an arsenal of synthesisers for their 25th studio album, leaving their comfort zone for a galactic robo-rave.
My Big Day review | Bombay Bicycle Club breach new frontiers
★★★★☆ Nearly two decades in, Bombay Bicycle Club offer a thrilling reinvention with their sixth studio album. It goes beyond indie boundaries and jumps headfirst into pop and electro territory.
Blu DeTiger collabs with Mallrat on new single 'Cut Me Down'
Blu DeTiger has teamed up with Australian musician Mallrat on new single ‘Cut Me Down’. Give it a spin below.
The Reytons to stage a record-breaking 20,000-capacity homecoming gig in Rotherham
Rotherham lads The Reytons are planning the largest outdoor event in their hometown's history to honour their forthcoming album, Ballad of a Bystander.
Yard Act reveal details of 2024 UK and European tour
Yard Act reveals plans for a sprawling 2024 tour across the UK and Europe, coming on the heels of their new single 'The Trench Coat Museum'.
Elton John blasts BBC Introducing cuts as 'a worrying step" and a 'neglect of musicians'
Elton John joins Nile Rodgers and others in voicing concerns over cuts to BBC Introducing, lamenting the potential loss of support for emerging UK artists.
In The End It Always Does review | The Japanese House dives into emotional waters
★★★★☆ On her second album, Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, invites us on an introspective journey through love and self-discovery.
Bartees Strange: ‘I thought I was too old to be a successful musician’
Ahead of tour support slots with boygenius and The National later this year, we speak to indie-rocker Bartees Strange about his second album Farm to Table, his stint as a political speech writer and his ambitions to “instil fear” as an artist.
Exotico review | Temples give psychedelic indie-rock some escapism – adding novelty to a tried and tested formula
★★★★☆
Temples return with their fourth record, Exotico, which retains the balance of previous influences while incorporating more electronic and ambient sounds. It’s an exciting, unorthodox record that fans will leave fans with plenty to unpack.
Billie Marten: ‘I’m not scared of anyone’s opinion about this album’
Endearing indie-folk sensation Billie Marten is back with her harmonious fourth studio album Drop Cherries next month, with the track’s latest single ‘I Can’t Get My Head Around You’ out today.
The Lathums: ‘Once you lose authenticity, you lose why people connected with you’
Ahead of their new album, From Nothing To A Little Bit More – the follow-up to their chart-topping debut – we speak to The Lathums’ lead singer Alex Moore about their biggest headline show to-date, song-writing and a special voice-note from Brandon Flowers.
Pollen review | 'Tennis will soundtrack your next party'
★★★☆☆
Tennis's new album is the ideal soundtrack to a 'cool, artsy, backroom party' taking a break from Father John Misty. Read our Pollen review.
Never Going Under review | Circa Waves deliver festival tent anthems on their fifth album
★★★☆☆ Establishing a strong sense of identity can haunt bands as much as it haunts individuals. Dig beneath the sparkling veneer of Liverpool’s indie-pop tunesmiths Circa Waves and you’ll find it is a conundrum that ails them too as they stride into their second decade.
Lowertown: ‘This record feels like the best reflection of the full scope of our thoughts and feelings’
With their debut full-length album out now via esteemed label Dirty Hit, I Love To Lie, we speak to the pair about the Atlanta scene they developed in, working with respected producer Catherine Marks, and life on the road.
Dayglow | ‘I think my calling as an artist is to encourage people to look at their life with hope’
Dayglow's third album, People In Motion, is out imminently. We speak to the Texan indie-pop musician about his impressive rise, his work to date and his greatest fear as an artist.
Kurt Vile says Caroline Polachek’s ‘Bunny Is a Rider’ is one of his favourite modern songs
Kurt Vile has expressed his love for experimental pop artist Caroline Polachek. Although he was due to play All Points East festival on Friday on the supporting bill for The National, Vile arrived a day early to catch Polachek’s set from the side of the stage.
Automatic: ‘We wrote this album in a paranoid, isolated state’
L.A. three-piece Automatic recently dropped their new album, Excess. It’s a welcome new record with a real drive and energy behind it – even if that stems in large part because of the state of urgency inherent in many of the themes it touches on.
Art Moore: ‘This album is more like a book of short stories’
Art Moore is a brand-new project from Taylor Vick – who you may well already recognise from her Boy Scouts project – along with Sam Durkes and Trevor Brooks, who joined forces whilst collaborating for Ezra Furman.
Hi, Hello review | Ty Segall subdues his sound
★★★☆☆
Ty Segall expertly imbibes 60s and 70s maestros into his new album, such as John Lennon and Marc Bolan, but I'm not itching to given it a second listen.
half alive: ‘Timing means a lot in this industry – you have to be ready for those moments’
We speak to Californian alt-pop trio half alive about how they formed, the viral success of their track ‘still feel’, and their new, two-part album, Give Me Your Shoulders.
