The second day of London’s groundbreaking LIDO Festival was a euphoric, rain-soaked celebration of genre-defying brilliance, as Jamie xx took the reins with a line-up as eclectic, thoughtful and thrilling as his own discography. From high-energy B2B DJ sets and Venezuelan avant-pop to a rare and emotional reunion of The xx, Saturday proved to be not just a musical journey but a cultural landmark for London’s summer calendar.

Support slots can be thankless. The room’s still filling, the pints are still being poured, and the headliner’s name looms large on the bill. So it’s not every day a support act can hold a crowd’s attention from the opening note — but Luna Bay aren’t just any opening act. On 5th June 2025, the London-based trio returned to The Garage, a venue they last headlined just last October, to open for Welsh rockers Himalayas. This time, the billing was lower, but the energy and purpose were just as palpable.

In a city constantly flooded with emerging and veteran acts, it takes something special to make a Thursday night in London feel like a spiritual revival. On June 5th 2025, Welsh rock outfit Himalayas did just that, transforming The Garage into a pulsing crucible of raw energy, soaring vocals, and bone-rattling guitar lines. Touring in support of their blistering new album Bad Star, the Cardiff-based quartet proved they’ve not only matured musically but are rapidly ascending into one of the UK’s most exciting live bands.

Australian rock trailblazers Ocean Alley have announced their much-anticipated fifth studio album, Love Balloon, dropping on 19th September via Community Music. The announcement arrives alongside the record’s infectious title track, a joyful, disco-infused groove that signals a bold, carefree new era for the six-piece.

The full stage splits and set times for Glastonbury Festival 2025 have officially landed, sending the internet into a frenzy and festival-goers scrambling to finalise their Worthy Farm weekend plans. With over 3,000 performances across more than 100 stages, the legendary Somerset gathering—set to take place from 25th to 29th June—has revealed an eclectic, star-studded line-up bursting with global icons, breakout stars, and fan-favourite returning acts.

Rising UK star Olivia Dean has announced the release of her eagerly awaited second album, The Art Of Loving, set to arrive on 26th September via Capitol Records. The new record promises to build on the rich, heartfelt songwriting that’s become Dean’s signature, while pushing her sound into bold and emotionally resonant new territory.