Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII
The rain clouds that had threatened Donington throughout the week finally gave way to sunshine as Download Festival XXIII burst into life. With expanded stages, one of the festival’s biggest crowds in years and a Friday bill built around celebration, nostalgia and outright chaos, the opening day delivered everything from rap-rock anthems and progressive metal masterclasses to dancefloor mayhem and a long-awaited headline triumph.
Not For The First Time Mac DeMarco Is Freaking Out The Neighbourhood At London’s O2 Academy Brixton
On a glorious summer evening in South London, for a third consecutive sold out night, Mac DeMarco brought his unrivaled laid back slacker rock to the London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Julia Jacklin Announces New Album ‘The Gem’ And Shares Heartfelt New Single ‘Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)’
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has announced her eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, The Gem, set for release on 25th September via 4AD. Marking her first release for the iconic independent label, the album is introduced by the charming and emotionally complex new single, Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon), available now alongside a self-directed video.
Dogstar Deliver Substance Over Celebrity At Camden’s Roundhouse
For a band whose bassist happens to be one of the most recognisable actors on the planet, Dogstar seem remarkably uninterested in making a fuss. That doesn’t mean the fuss isn’t there.
Muse Announce Supermassive European Arena Tour Including Four Huge UK Arena Shows
Muse have officially unveiled details of their newly announced The Wow! Signal Europa Tour, a major European arena run that will see the Devon trio return to some of the continent’s biggest stages later this year in support of their forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal.
HIGHSOCIETY & Micah Martin Ignite The Rocktronic Underground With Explosive New Single ‘Tomorrow’s Over’
The boundary between electronic music and modern metal continues to blur, and few artists are pushing that evolution harder than HIGHSOCIETY and Micah Martin. The two genre-defying innovators have reunited for their latest collaborative single, Tomorrow’s Over, a ferocious rocktronic anthem that fuses crushing riffs, festival-sized electronic production and emotionally charged songwriting into one explosive package.
Mae Stephens Finds Her Voice On Empowering New Single ‘Earn It’
Fast-rising UK pop star Mae Stephens is turning the tables on people-pleasing with her infectious new single Earn It, a confident, self-assured anthem that combines irresistible pop hooks with a message of personal empowerment.
Black Lounge Turn Housemate Horror Into Indie-Rock Gold On New Single ‘Roommate’
Essex indie-rock upstarts Black Lounge continue their rapid ascent with the release of their infectious new single Roommate, the latest track to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming debut EP, due via Right Track Recordings.
Natalie McCool Announces Ambitious New Album ‘Good For The Soul’ And Shares Uplifting New Single ‘Coming Of Age’
Liverpool alt-pop innovator Natalie McCool has announced her new album Good For The Soul, set for release on 9th September, alongside the arrival of its exuberant lead single Coming Of Age, a vibrant celebration of self-discovery featuring London vocal collective Trans Voices.
Showcase A More Intimate Side On New Single ‘Aaliyah’
Canadian indie rock outfit The Bankes Brothers have unveiled their latest single, Aaliyah, a heartfelt and deeply personal track that finds the Victoria, British Columbia quartet embracing a more reflective and vulnerable sound.
Hannah Wicklund Shows London That A Woman Can Be Tough
A gold grand piano sits on a small stage at London’s Piano Smithfield, a cosy live music venue tucked around the corner from Barbican tube station. It’s the kind of listening room intimate enough to feel as if you’ve stumbled upon a secret gig, but atmospheric enough to host a special kind of artist.
Graham Hunt Announces New Album ‘American Pyramid’ And Shares Expansive New Single ‘Waiting For You To Come Home’
Wisconsin songwriter Graham Hunt has announced details of his sixth studio album, American Pyramid, set for release on 28th August via Run For Cover Records. Alongside the announcement, Hunt has unveiled the album’s lead single, Waiting For You To Come Home, a vibrant and off-kilter slice of guitar-pop that offers the first glimpse into one of his most ambitious projects to date.
Zolita Embraces Duality On New Album ‘HELL’S BELLES‘ And Unleashes Defiant New Single ‘HARDCORE’
Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, filmmaker and queer pop trailblazer Zoë Hoetzel – AKA Zolita – has announced her forthcoming new album HELL’S BELLES, set for release on 28th August, alongside the arrival of explosive new single HARDCORE.
Blums Announces Debut Album ‘Sunk Cost Fantasy’ – A Dreamlike Art-Pop World Years In The Making
New York-based artist Blums has unveiled details of her long-awaited debut album, Sunk Cost Fantasy, a deeply personal and sonically adventurous collection that captures nearly a decade of creative exploration, self-discovery and artistic reinvention.
Seb Lowe Brings Fire, Fury And Folk-Punk Spirit To Sofia Isella’s Roundhouse Crowd
Opening for Sofia Isella at London’s Roundhouse, Seb Lowe wastes no time making an impression. Walking onto the stage armed with only an acoustic guitar and accompanied by violinist and backing vocalist Kate Couriel, the Sheffield singer-songwriter delivers a powerful 30-minute set that feels far bigger than its stripped-back format suggests.
Interpol Return With Expansive New Album ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’ And Major UK Arena Tour With Bloc Party
New York post-punk icons Interpol have announced their long-awaited seventh studio album, This Mirror Weighs A Ton, set for release on 28th August via Partisan Records. Marking their first full-length release in four years and their debut for the influential independent label, the album arrives alongside two striking new tracks, the atmospheric title song and the driving See Out Loud.
Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Groove Armada And SOPHIE GREY. Complete Star-Studded BST Hyde Park Line-Up
Duran Duran’s return to London’s BST Hyde Park just got even bigger, with organisers unveiling the full supporting line-up for the iconic British band’s headline performance on Sunday 5th July 2026.
Sofia Isella Captivates London’s Roundhouse On Emotional Tour Finale
Sofia Isella arrives at the Roundhouse like a storm she can barely contain. Emerging from the shadows, backed by ominous electronic textures and silhouettes, she immediately cuts a striking figure. She paces furiously across the stage, hair hanging over her face, constantly tugging at her oversized clothes as though caught between wanting to tear them off and feeling trapped inside them. Her fingers are haphazardly bound with elastic bands, while her face and arms are purposely dirtied. It’s uncomfortable, theatrical and utterly compelling.
