The Acrobat: Tenille Townes’ Balancing Act
Ahead of her long-awaited return to the UK with The Living Room Tour, I sat down with Tenille Townes to talk about trusting instinct over expectation, learning to let go of perfection, and why the bravest leap she ever took wasn't onto a stage, it was back towards...
Janet Devlin Brings The Heat To London’s 21Soho
On a night where London felt more like Nashville in July, there couldn't have been a more fitting setting for Janet Devlin than the close quarters of 21Soho. Temperatures soared both inside and out, but nobody seemed to mind. Tucked away in the heart of Soho, the...
Latitude Festival 2026 Day One: David Byrne Delivers Joy As Florence Road Steal The Day
There is something reassuring about returning to Henham Park. Twenty years on from Latitude Festival's inaugural edition in 2006, the Suffolk gathering still feels unlike any other in the UK. Save for its COVID-enforced cancellation in 2020, the festival has become...
Kojo Funds Announces New EP ‘HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN’ And Shares Summer Anthem ‘How Many’
Afroswing pioneer Kojo Funds has officially launched his next chapter, announcing the release of his forthcoming EP HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN, due on 21st August, alongside the vibrant new single How Many.
Micah Martin Unveils Debut Album ‘All I Need’ And Ignites Rocktronic Fusion With New Single ‘Burn Them All’
LA-based artist Micah Martin has announced the release of his long-awaited debut album All I Need, arriving on 20th November, while unveiling explosive new single Burn Them All, featuring electronic producer OddKidOut.
Corella Unleash Explosive New Single ‘Thunder Strike’ Ahead Of ‘A Beautiful World To Lose’
Manchester indie-rock favourites Corella have shared the thunderous new single Thunder Strike, offering another powerful preview of their forthcoming second album, A Beautiful World To Lose, due for release on 18th September.
Angus & Julia Stone Transform KOKO Into A Spiritual Karaoke Bar
On a sizzling hot evening in London’s Camden Town, ARIA Award-winning Angus & Julia Stone left a packed KOKO completely spellbound. The Sydney-born sibling duo are back with their seventh studio record Karaoke Bar on 4th September, its title track already released alongside Monroe and stoking excitement for the album’s arrival.
The Cheap Thrills Announce Debut Album ‘Keep Cheap’ And Extensive UK Tour
Liverpool indie favourites The Cheap Thrills have announced details of their long-awaited debut album, Keep Cheap, arriving on 18th September 2026. Alongside the album announcement, the band have unveiled an extensive run of UK headline dates this autumn, plus a series of special instore performances to celebrate the release.
Thee Sacred Souls Bring Timeless Soul To A Sold-Out Somerset House Summer Series 2026
There are few places in London quite like the Somerset House Summer Series. As live music settings go, the historic courtyard strikes a near-perfect balance between festival atmosphere and city convenience. You get golden-hour sunshine, open skies and an enthusiastic crowd, but without the mud, endless walks back to the station or logistical headaches that come with many outdoor events. Instead, it’s a quick Tube ride home after an evening of world-class music.
Self Defense Family Return With First New Music In Six Years As ‘Reclusion’ Signals A New Chapter
After six years without new material, Self Defense Family have broken their silence with the release of Reclusion, the band’s first new single since 2020 and their first fresh studio recording in six years.
Breaking Benjamin Dance With The Devil At O2 Academy Brixton
Hard rock heavyweights Breaking Benjamin performed to a sold out crowd on their return to the UK in a sweltering auditorium in South London which only added to the passion, intensity and emotion of the night.
Fantastic Negrito Captures The Power Of Live Performance On New Album ‘Alive!’
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Fantastic Negrito is celebrating the raw energy of live music with the release of his new live album, Alive!, arriving this Friday, 17th July. Ahead of the album’s release, the acclaimed Californian artist has shared the live version of Honest Man, offering another taste of a record that strips away studio polish in favour of spontaneity, emotion and the irreplaceable connection between performer and audience.
The Samurai Seven Return With New Single ‘Duck And Cover’ And Announce ‘Make It Real’ EP
Oxford indie-punk favourites The Samurai Seven continue their long-awaited return with the release of their new single Duck And Cover, while also announcing their forthcoming four-track EP, Make It Real, due for release on 11th September. The track follows Punching Down, the band’s first new music in more than 25 years, and marks another step in what has become one of the more unexpected and welcome reunions on the UK alternative scene.
Garbage Celebrate Three Decades Of Defiance At London’s Roundhouse
Thirty years into a career built on challenging convention, Garbage arrive at London’s Roundhouse looking anything but content to trade on nostalgia. Despite three decades of touring the capital, tonight marks the band’s first appearance at the iconic Camden venue, and from the moment Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, Butch Vig and touring bassist Nicole Fiorentino step onto the stage, they perform with the urgency of a band still determined to push forwards rather than look back.
Dreaming Of A Memory: Nathan Leazer’s Songs, Stories And Second Chances
There are album launches, and then there are evenings that feel more like an invitation into somebody’s life. Nathan Leazer’s Dreaming Of A Memory EP launch at The Strand Palace Hotel was firmly the latter.
Somerset House Summer Series Gets Underway As 2026 Festival Brings Eleven Nights Of Live Music To London
One of London's most eagerly anticipated outdoor concert series returns today (16 July) as Somerset House Summer Series with American Express once again transforms the spectacular Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court into one of the capital's most atmospheric live music...
Full Circle At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Lifehouse Return To London In Intimate Acoustic Triumph
There are gigs that simply entertain, and then there are gigs that transport you. Lifehouse’s long-overdue return to London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is very much the latter. Eleven years since their last visit to the capital, Jason Wade and longtime guitarist Steve Stout strip everything back for the second of two London acoustic shows—following the previous evening’s performance at nearby Bush Hall—and in doing so remind a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire exactly why these songs have endured for a quarter of a century.
Metallica Double Up For A No Repeat Weekend At London Stadium
It’s the first weekend in July and The Metal has taken over Westfield Stratford. Friday evening shoppers mingle with sweaty black clad rockers, because Metallica have brought their No Repeat Weekend M72 tour to this corner of East London. Now into it’s fourth year, the final weekend of this tour will see the metal giants play two completely different sets over Friday and Sunday night at London Stadium — an immense treat for the diehards, and introducing some deeper cuts for the casuals, providing something for everyone.
