Indie Rock

The Wombats gear up for UK and EU tour with new single 'Can't Say No'

The Wombats release 'Can't Say No', the final single from their sixth album Oh! The Ocean, set for 14th February 2025, with a UK and EU tour to follow.

Bilk unleash 'Go' as they prepare for explosive 2025 tour and album drop

Bilk ring in 2025 with 'Go', a high-energy track that blends punk and hip-hop influences. It’s the first taste of their new album, Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, dropping January 24th.

Blondshell announces 'If You Asked For A Picture' and shares new single ‘T&A’

Sabrina Teitelbaum’s Blondshell returns with If You Asked For A Picture. Hear the new single ‘T&A’ and explore the album’s personal inspirations.

Divorce drop new single ‘Pill’ and announce debut album 'Drive to Goldenhammer'

Divorce announce debut album Drive to Goldenhammer and release new single ‘Pill’. Catch them on their 2025 UK headline tour. Tickets are selling fast!

'The music industry can be so ridiculous with all its egos and drama, and we wanted to poke fun at that.' | Divorce interviewed

Nottingham’s Divorce reflect on messy demos, moving cities, and poking fun at the music industry in their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer.

'It’s like a butterfly effect; one thing leads to another, and suddenly you’re doing something completely new.' | CVC interviewed

CVC share insights into their musical journey, the shift from rock to synth-heavy sounds, and what it’s like to return to Cardiff for their biggest show yet.

'We were living the dream on a tour bus that was a travelling pub.' | The Twang interviewed

Once crowned heirs to Oasis’ throne, The Twang embrace their legacy, with a remastered Jewellery Quarter and new music on the horizon.

Bilk’s ‘Tommy’ explores love gone wrong ahead of sophomore album release

New single ‘Tommy’ from Bilk captures chaotic energy ahead of their sophomore album Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, releasing January 2025. A major UK/Europe tour is also announced.

The Maccabees reunite in a triumphant return to headline All Points East

After eight years apart, The Maccabees return to headline All Points East, marking a decade since Marks to Prove It. Discover the story behind their reunion here.

'We’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, and sometimes you just have to laugh at the craziness of it all.' | Local Natives interviewed

Local Natives’ Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn discuss their new LP film and the themes of friendship, change, and nostalgia it captures. Ahead of their London show, they reflect on nearly two decades as a band, the surreal and candid moments on screen, and the bittersweet beauty of growing together.

Overpass release ‘Be Good To Yourself’ and announce 2025 tour

Overpass sign with Communion Records and share new single ‘Be Good To Yourself’, announcing their spring 2025 headline tour. New EP Dependent out on 28th February 2025.

Flat Party drop intense new single 'Madonna' ahead of EP release

Flat Party have just dropped their intense new single 'Madonna', the latest taste of their upcoming EP It’s All Been Done Before, out on 15th N...

Left of the Dial 2024: 10 vital new artists we saw at the showcase festival

There’s buckets of fun and unconventional frolics to be had at Left of the Dial, but the onus is firmly on showcasing new alternative artists you need to know, or will be kicking yourself that you didn’t know sooner.

The Libertines live in Liverpool review | Doherty and Barât are still on top with raucous sold-out show

The Libertines wow a sold-out Liverpool crowd with a setlist mixing fan favourites and new tracks from All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade.

'The songs we wrote in the Alps, surrounded by snow, ended up being really sunny.' | Balancing Act interviewed

Guitarist Jackson Couzens of Balancing Act reflects on the creation of their new EP Tightropes and Limericks, touring Europe, and why visuals are more important than ever.

Ready for chaos: Bilk reveal new album Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.

Bilk drop their new single ‘On It’, giving fans another taste of their upcoming album Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, ahead of a massive 2025 tour.

'As long as we have that space to come together and talk, we can conquer anything.' | Hippo Campus interviewed

Hippo Campus’s Nathan Stocker discusses the band's journey through sobriety, group therapy, and reclaiming their sound with their latest album Flood.

'That’s how it felt to fall in love: a little, and then all at once.' | Siobhán Winifred gives us a track-by-track breakdown of Don't Do Well Alone

Don't Do Well Alone, Siobhán Winifred’s debut EP, combines indie-rock energy with introspective lyrics. It’s an unflinching reflection on mental health, love, and the highs and lows of life on the road.

Retro-futuristic funk and milkshakes? Soft Launch have you covered with their new single.

Soft Launch release ‘Milkshakes’, a retro-futuristic funk anthem, ahead of their debut sold-out headline tour across the UK, starting in Dublin on 1st October.

Smitten review | Pale Waves embrace dreamy nostalgia in a sweet but shallow ode to first love.

Smitten by Pale Waves has a charming, nostalgic vibe, but its lyrical immaturity holds it back from being truly standout.

'Writing an album in a Catholic convent was dark, moody, and isolated - it suited us.' | Crows interviewed

Reason Enough finds Crows reflecting on existentialism, anxiety, and life in a divided UK. James Cox and Steve Goddard talk creative escape and emotional recovery.

Hachiku’s debut was a dream. Now, their sophomore album focuses on radical honesty.

The Joys of Being Pure at Heart marks Hachiku’s second album, out February 2025. Featuring the new single ‘Tell Your Friends You Love Them,’ the record explores vulnerability and human connection.

Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt shares solo single ‘Worm Grew a Spine’ and reveals debut album Heavy Glory.

Elias Rønnenfelt unveils ‘Worm Grew a Spine’, the latest single from his debut album Heavy Glory, due 25th October. The Iceage frontman also confirms a UK show in November.

'Feeling like no one's listening to you or gives a sh*t about you, that’s a really powerful place to create from' | Razorlight's Johnny Borrell interviewed

Razorlight are back with Planet Nowhere. Johnny Borrell talks to whynow about moving forward, the band’s classic lineup reunion, and why nostalgia just isn’t enough.

Catfish and the Bottlemen at Reading Festival review | Lacklustre headline set fails to ignite

Catfish And The Bottlemen’s return to Reading Festival was marred by a lack of energy and technical issues, leaving their headline set feeling uninspired and overshadowed by better performances.

English Teacher unleashes live EP from BBC Maida Vale with tour dates announced

English Teacher release a live EP recorded at BBC Maida Vale, featuring tracks from their debut album and two covers. New tour dates also announced!

'Carlotta held my hand and said, 'Everything is going to be fine', it was such a release - I didn't need to be strong Ana in that moment' | Hinds interviewed

After a tumultuous few years, Hinds return with VIVA HINDS, an album that so honestly reflects the unbreakable bond between Ana Perrote and Carlotta Cosials.

Balancing Act release 'Under The Table': 'Heavily trip-hop inspired with a mean guitar riff'

Balancing Act release the groove-heavy 'Under The Table', with a heist-themed video, just before their autumn tour.

Humane The Moon unveils new single 'Tear It Down' and announces upcoming EP

East London indie artist Humane The Moon releases new single 'Tear It Down' and announces his second EP Debris Joice set for release this September.

Waxahatchee at Kentish Town Forum review | Katie Crutchfield shines on a night of emotional mastery

Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield delivers a stunning show at Kentish Town Forum, marrying emotional depth with flawless musicianship.