The enigmatic Alexander Giannascoli, better known by his pseudonym (Sandy) Alex G, is set to bring his unique underground sound up North for his upcoming tour. His past sounds have been compared to indie legends […]
Bambino by Superfood
As the blue skies over summer begin to fade into the perpetually overcast days we all know and loath, don’t fret, for Superfood are set to release their finest and most self-aware project to-date: their […]
Preview: Bestival 7th-10th September
Another year, another summer. Another summer, another Bestival. Bestival is a staple of UK summertime — it is the last blowout that is forgotten in June, but law by September. However this summer, Bestival comes […]
Preview: Houghton Festival, 10th-13th August
Between August 10th and 13th, Craig Richards, in collaboration with the Gottwood team, are bringing their new art and music festival Houghton to the sprawling woodlands of Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Before we dive into festival specifics, […]
Bluedot 2017: Top 5 Unmissable Acts
This year’s Bluedot festival boasts probably the best line-up of a British festival in 2017. There’s a whole range of artists but all share one thing in common: the desire to keep pushing boundaries and […]
Preview: Secret Garden Party announces DJ line-ups for their send-off this summer
The sad news has finally hit home: there will be no more Secret Garden Party after summer 2017. C’est fini. For years, this multi award-winning festival set a creative benchmark for UK festivals and even […]
Preview: Green Man 2017, 17th-20th August
As if Green Man Festival weren’t treating us enough with their stellar line-up this year, they’ve only gone and topped it all by announcing a whole new wave of acts that will perform on Thursday […]
Preview: Iron Maiden @ First Direct, 11/5/17
What more can be said of Iron Maiden that hasn’t been said already? Instrumental to the success of the NWOBHM scene of the early ‘80s, early pioneers of both the Progressive and Melodic metal subgenres, […]
Preview: Peter Hook & The Light @ O2 Academy, 18/3/17
Legendary bassist Peter Hook (affectionately referred to by fans as ‘Hooky’) and backing band The Light will play the O2 Academy on Saturday night, and it promises to be a real treat for fans old […]
Preview: The Jesus & Mary Chain @ Church, 27/3/17
It’s fitting to consider ourselves blessed by the return of Scottish indie legends the Jesus & Mary Chain. Their 1985 debut Pyschocandy will be forever heralded as one of the most iconic alternative records of all […]
Preview: Stormzy @ O2 Academy, 8/4/17
Stormzy? Average? I don’t think so. His hard-line hit ‘Shut Up’ was both his first to climb into the UK Top 40, and the first ever freestyle to accomplish that feat. His performance on Jools […]
Preview: Green Man Festival 2017, 18th-20th August
Green Man is back and better than ever before. The boutique festival is located in the Brecon Beacons, nestled in a green valley, hiding from the real world and allowing its fantasy to unfurl. From […]