A. G. Cook: Blurred Lines
With a third project that takes the idea of ‘Britpop’ and subverts it into his own three-part reimagining of the word, A. G. Cook is further consolidating his own distinct musical universe.
SOFT PLAY, Warmduscher, Alien Chicks and more amongst artists that have pulled out of The Great Escape 2024
The Brighton festival is now underway, but over 100 artists have now dropped out due to its links to Barclays.
16th May 2024
Olivia Rodrigo’s London O2 Arena residency is an all guns blazing powerhouse of pop brilliance
Still only 21, Rodrigo’s show quite literally hits heights most could only dream of.
16th May 2024
John Grant shares new track ‘All That School For Nothing’
The singer has also announced a handful of instore appearances, in support of his forthcoming new album.
16th May 2024
Towa Bird announces details of debut album ‘American Hero’
The Hong Kong-born artist will release her first full-length next month.
16th May 2024
Orla Gartland returns with new single ‘Little Chaos’
The new solo track follows on from her recent standalone single ‘Kiss Ur Face Forever’, and her recent work with supergroup FIZZ.
16th May 2024
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Get To Know… Eva Ruiz
We speak to the ambitious singer about her home of Lanzarote, her earliest musical memories, and what it’s like being both a musician and actress.
16th May 2024
Brighton to host range of alternative and fundraising showcases over The Great Escape weekend
Over 100 artists have now dropped out of the official lineup, but some are still set to perform at non festival-affiliated events.
16th May 2024
Swim Deep talk forthcoming new album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside…’: “We’re so proud of these songs”
Ahead of the band’s set at SON Estrella Galicia’s Brighton micro-fest this eve, we spoke to the band’s Austin Williams about their forthcoming new album.
15th May 2024
Twin Atlantic share memories of their local music scene in new short film The Sound of Glasgow
Ahead of their upcoming shows in Scotland, the band share some memories of their earlier live stints.
15th May 2024
Get To Know… Slow Fiction
The impressively assured five-piece are the latest outfit stepping up to the plate to bat for New York garage-rock.
15th May 2024
Corinne Bailey Rae: Over The Rainbow
Having triumphantly returned with one of last year’s biggest musical curveballs, Corinne Bailey Rae is now gearing up to bring the full spectrum of ‘Black Rainbows’ to new stages and new generations.
15th May 2024
The Spanish Wave share their full schedule for The Great Escape 2024
Nine Spanish artists will be appearing at this year’s edition of the Brighton fest, where Spain is this year’s lead country.
15th May 2024
Remi Wolf announces ‘Big Ideas’ North American tour
Support on the Autumn dates will come from Lava La Rue and Rachel Chinouriri.
15th May 2024
Los Campesinos! to return with seventh album ‘All Hell’ this summer
The seven-piece have also shared the record’s first single, ‘Feast of Tongues’.
15th May 2024
Walt Disco share video for new single ‘Come Undone’
The Glasgow five-piece will be heading out on tour in support of their forthcoming second album this Autumn.
15th May 2024
gglum: “World building in music is incredibly interesting and important to me”
Ahead of her upcoming live shows, we dive into the dreamy world of the London songwriter’s new album ‘The Garden Dream’.
14th May 2024
Big Special: Special Offers
With debut ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’, Midlands duo BIG SPECIAL are tackling everyday politics with bare bones grit and twinkling wit.
14th May 2024
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds share ‘The Making Of Wild God - Part 1’
The exclusive footage offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the making of their forthcoming 18th album.
14th May 2024
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Model Citizens: Wallows
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Lucy Rose: “I was even more grateful for music than ever, because it really pulled me into a good place”
Pillow Queens: “This album is very much about stages of grief - each stage is worthwhile and important in its own right, even if the feeling is irrational”
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The Mysterines share hedonistic new video for their punchy single ‘Sink Ya Teeth’
It’s the latest track to be lifted from their upcoming second album ‘Afraid of Tomorrows’.
14th May 2024
CMAT drops new track ‘Aw, Shoot!’
Her superlative sophomore album, ‘Crazymad, for me’, has just been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award.
14th May 2024
Remi Wolf shares companion singles ‘Toro’ and ‘Alone In Miami’
She’s currently in the UK supporting Olivia Rodrigo on the GUTS world tour, too.
14th May 2024
The Last Dinner Party announce new European tour dates
The breakout band will head to the continent following a sold-out UK run this Autumn.
14th May 2024
Role Model announces new album ‘Kansas Anymore’
The Maine-born singer will follow up his 2022 debut ‘Rx’ with the new record this July.
14th May 2024