Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know?

Single Review: 'FOMO' - Gemma Cullingford and Luke Wright

THE UTOPIATES’ Debut Album Is A Pleasant Throwback To Sounds Of Yesteryear With Its Own Personality Shining Through

SQUID’s New Album ‘O Monolith’ Is An Exquisite Auditory Example Of A Band’s Raw Sonic Ability

NOEL GALLAGHER'S Version Of 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' Has Left Paul Laird With An Undivided Opinion

THE HYBRIS Release Enigmatic Rock Anthem 'The Game Of Cat And Mouse'

MARA LIDDLE Keeps Up Her Electric Momentum With Latest Single ‘Oversharing’

PASSIVE FIX’s New Single ‘I’ll Take It All’ Sees The Midlands Band Explore Their Creativity

Anything But 'Vanilla' - Paul Laird Visits COLOUR TV's New Release

Gig Review | ManyWild | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow | 12.05.2023

Pop Sensation AMBER T Delights With New Track 'Contagious'

Our Live At Leeds Preview Showcases This Week's Event Headlined By Two Door Cinema Club

TIRED OF FIGHTING Talk About Their Latest Release And The Thriving Scene In Newcastle In Our Interview

THE WEST ORDER Prove Themselves On New Track 'Girl Without A Name'

THE CHASE's 'Bonzo Bonanza' EP Is An Eclectic Triumph

BLACKCATS Return With New Track 'Bottled Up'

Ready To Rumble - THAT Britpop Chart Battle Detailed As Blur Return With New Music

LIAM DUTCH Presents His Second Release Of 2023 With ‘You Can Be The Star’, A Playful Glam Rock Showing

Polar Opposites: SALVATION JAYNE’s Latest Single ‘So Dull, So Quiet’ Is Far From It!

Live Review: THE VACCINES w/CHILLI JESSON - 11/5 London

Prior To Her Sold Out Headline Show In Glasgow, We Caught Up With One Of The Most Exciting Artists On The Music Scene Right Now, BRONNIE

"Listeners Can Expect Some Melancholy Indie-Folk-Rock With Beautiful Guitar..." KATIE KEDDIE Talks To Us About Her Debut EP 'Alaska Sadness' And Some Exciting Upcoming Live Shows

SLEEP TOKEN’s New Single ‘DYWTYLM’ Sets Fans Up For Third Studio Album

Paul Laird Reveals His Love For All Things CORNERSHOP In This Captivating Read

Festival Preview: Slam Dunk North

ORDINARY BOY - MY LIFE WITH MORRISSEY 1990-1991

BEABADOOBIE And CLAIRO Release Exciting Collaboration 'Glue Song'

LIAM DUTCH's 'Freaky Dreams' Is A Stunning Prelude To His New EP

TROUBLE - In Defence Of Shampoo

They were Britpop before the phrase was coined. And still ruffling feathers almost thirty years later. A piece by Paui Laird.

Album Review: EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL - 'Fuse'

'In The Underground' Is The Personal And Honest Latest Release From ALI RICE

THE UNDERCLASS Show Mellower Side With Latest Single 'Time and Fate'

LINES OF FLIGHT 'Becoming Bear'

A piece by Paul Laird

'Let Go', The New Single From TOM SPEIGHT Tells A Poignant, Classic, Story

BIRRELL OR BISCUIT Shares New Track 'Boyband' Taken From The Unique New EP

SINGLE REVIEWS 11/04/23

Liverpool band STONE take our Single Of The Week plus words on new tracks by Vice Killer, Berries, Opus Kink, Enola Gay, Ten Tonnes and Peter Richardson. A fine read, check it out~!

Album Review: DMA's - 'How Many Dreams?'

Live Review: ROSELLAS + The Rah's + Colour TV - Manchester 31/03/23

MOLLY BAKER Shines On Latest Single 'Beautiful Chaos'

SINGLE REVIEWS 05/04/023

What a week! We have been listening to some amazing new releases from Dimes, Crawlers, Liam Dutch, The Gulps, Wild Horse, Unstuck and Body Type. Click to read!

Catch DERMO live in London, Manchester or Sheffield. More info here.

Dublin's WISE UP Release Passionate Single 'Nostalgia'

Blackpool's ALRIGHT Continue Their Ascent With Poignant Single 'Life Of Nelly'

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/03/23

With words on new released from Skies Behind, Vivas, The Empire Police, Neil Mescal, The Pearl Harts, Veron Jane and Sophie Griffiths. A fine read~!

Thirty Years Of 'Suede' - How The Landmark Album Shaped British Music

Album Review: DEPECHE MODE - 'Memento Mori'

SINGLE REVIEWS 23/03/23

Holiday Ghosts come out with our Single Of The Week, fighting off strong competition from Wolforna, The Institutes, The K's, Rolla, Marsielle and David Kitt.

EMMROSE’s ‘17 Inside’ Is An Excellent Taster From Her Forthcoming Album

DAISY HARRIS To Unveil Visuals For 'Known'- The Video Premieres Tomorrow At 8pm - Find Out More & Watch Here

SINGLE REVIEWS 15/03/23

With Feral Family, Artesan, Alice Phoebe Lou, San Quentin, Foreign Mornings, 1st 1st and Saloon Dion.

Stoke-Based CAMENS Present An Optimistic Ode To Escapism With ‘Jacket Weather’

Live Review: GURRIERS - Brixton, London, 13/03/23

Album Review: THE LUKA STATE - 'More Than This'

Live Review: CIAN DUCROT - Manchester 10/03/23

Album Review: HUNDRED REASONS 'Glorious Sunset'

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/03/23

With The Silver Lines, Shambolics, Docksuns, Martin Leary, Candid, The Dryas and Foxpalmer. Curated by our Adam Wright. A fine read~!

SLEEP TOKEN Announce Third Studio Album Plus Tour Details

JOSH HOLMES Returns With ‘Over and Over’ As He Ventures Towards A Pop-Rock Style With A Signature Heartfelt Inflection

Album Review: THE KYND - 'Timelines'

BAD SOUNDS The Interview

MIMI WEBB Announces Album Amidst New Single Release And Tour Reveal

Vibrant Sunderland Band DOCKSUNS Have This Week Released Their First Single Of The New Year, ‘Real Thing.’

Album Review: THE LATHUMS - 'From Nothing To A Little Bit More'

SINGLE REVIEWS 03/03/23

Come At The King take our Single Of The Week taking on the likes of Beck, The People Versus, Opal Skies, Orwells '84, Hippo Campus and Love You Later.

Glasgow’s MARTIN LEARY Returns With His First Release Of 2023: A Double A-side Single ‘It’s Time’/’Be Present’

'Blow Dry' The New Track From THE SILVER LINES Sees The Band Go From Strength To Strength

COME AT THE KING Unleash New Single ‘Good Bad Influence’ – An Atmospheric Piece Of Indie Rock

Album Review: THE SLOW READERS CLUB - ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

BASTILLE Announce New MTV Unplugged Album Set For Release In April

Loyle Carner’s ‘Hugo’ Album Tour Set To Trailblaze Through London In March

SINGLE REVIEWS 22/02/23
What a week! We review new music from modernlove, Beabadoobie, The Shed Project, The Mosfets, Regent, Hallan and Flo Gallop. A fine read~!

CANDID Announce Signing With Marquee Records, A Huge Hometown Show and New Single,‘Tonight.’

Album Review: DANNY GOFFEY - 'Bryan Moone’s Discopunk'

TEX & THE BLACKCATS Return With Hard Hitting New Single 'Secrets'

SINGLE REVIEWS 15/02/23
Australia's BIG WORDS take our Single Of The Week plus words on new music by Jonny Swift, Teddy Clarke, SOMOH, Chalk, Connor Adams and Caesar Spencer.

JONNY SWIFT Brings Out ‘Hollywood’ – Off Of New Acclaimed Album ‘Kalimera’

'Let's Just Leave It' Is The New Statement Single From Rising Pop Outfit OPEN ARMS

Rising Indie-Rock Outfit THE UTOPIATES Are Looking To Take 2023 By Storm

SINGLE REVIEWS 07/02/22
We blast through some great new releases from the likes of The Slow Readers Club, Opus Kink, Open Arms, Feverjaw, Paradise Circus, Outland and Rebecca Lappa~!

Album Review: HIFI SEAN & DAVID McALMONT: 'Happy Ending'

Album Review: ANCHOR LANE - 'Call This A Reality?'

A Conversation With SOFY; Bored In Colour (Pt.2), Football Shirts, FIFA Soundtracks & More

Caught Live: JESSIE REYEZ - Manchester Academy 29/01

Hull Four-Piece BEDSIT Present Exciting Debut EP ‘Dead Bands’

SINGLE REVIEWS 31/01/23

This week our Adam Wright casts his eye over new releases from Saloon Dion, English Teacher, Ruth Teeling, Beauty Pageant, The Great Leslie, The Neon Cars and George Hennessey. A fine read~!

RUTH TEELING Bares All With Personal New Release ‘Love Of A Lifetime’

ALBUM REVIEW: THE MURDER CAPITAL - 'Gigi's Recovery'

POWDER HOUSE Release Instant Bona-fide Classic 'My Corner'

SINGLE REVIEWS 23/01/23

In this special bumper edition, we go through new releases from The Goa Express, The Lottery Winners, The Gulps, Shambolics, Powder House, The Trusted, Cub Sport, Bonneer and The Sleeping Souls.

DMA'S Release New Single 'Fading Like A Picture' Ahead Of New Album And UK Tour

NOEL GALLAGHER Reveals New Album 'Council Skies': "It’s going back to the beginning. Daydreaming, looking up at the sky and wondering about what life could be.."

OCCURRENCE Tease New Album With ‘Heels Over Head’ Single

HURRICANE #1 Announce Live Shows For 2023

Album Review: THE PRETTY RECKLESS - 'Other Worlds'

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL Slated To Release First Album In Over 24 Years

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/01/23

Our Adam returns with the first review round-up of 2023! The Velvet Hands take our Single Of The Week plus words on new music from The Outcharms, New Town, The Publics, Motorcyle Display Team, Ritual Cloak and JW Francis. A fine read~!

BEDSIT Announce Headline Tour & New Four-Track EP

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Release New Single Ahead Of New Album 'Knowledge Freedom Power' Next Month

HURRICANE #1 Make Triumphant Return With New 3-Track Single

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: #1: Which LP Takes The Ultimate Accolade?

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022 #2: SUEDE - 'Autofiction'

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022 #3: Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul - 'Topical Dancer (Bounty and Banana)'

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: #4 Ibibio Sound Machine - 'Electricity (Merge)'

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: #5 GABE GURNSEY 'Diablo (Phantasy Sound)'

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: 9-6

A Conversation With FREDDIE COWAN; His Upcoming Solo Album, The Music Industry, The Vaccines And More

Ten Breakout Stars For 2023

Our Robin Mumford tips the next big things.

TERRY HALL 1959-2022

Live Review: CHAPPAQUA WRESTLING - The Old Blue Last, London 15/12/22

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: 20-11

Unstuck Return With Compelling New Track 'Anne-Marie'

Browse Our Most Read Articles of 2022

From Ian Brown's tour to Jamie T's album, read what caught our readers' attention this year.

SINGLE REVIEWS 13/12/22

With The Lathums, Berries, Inadequate Flaws, New Town, Zoe Sky Jordan, The Gospel and The Ben Drake Collective. A Fine read~!

Caught Live: HOLLY HUMBERSTONE Rock City, Nottingham 4/12/22

DMA's Release New Music Video Ahead Of Next Year's New Album & Tour

This spring, Belfast's The Continentals head to the mainland for their These Are The Days Tour. Tickets are on sale now here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 06/12/22

This week our Adam Wright has been listening to new music from Baudelaire, Berries, Charlie Clark, Penny Rich, Dewey, Dez Rocksteady and Just Wondering. A great read~!

The Top Fifty Albums of 2022: 30-21

We are now over half way as Paul Laird lists his favourite albums of the year.

Live Review: SOFY - Omeara, London 30/11/22

Ambitious, Genre-Defying PASSIVE FIX Kick Off December With Their Latest Single ‘Red Lights’

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: 40-31: The List Continues

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/11/22

LUMER provide our Single Of The Week, fighting off competition from George Hennessey, Jango Flash, Peak Low, Regent, The Blue Highways and My Beating Heart

Live Review: THE HORN, Marlow and Hope And Ruin at 229, London 23/11/22

The Top Fifty Albums Of 2022: 50-41: Paul Laird Counts Down His LP's Of The Year

SKINNY LIVING Live Review & Interview

Our Kyle Anderson was on hand at Glasgow's iconic King Tuts

Live Review: RED EYE PARIAH, The Baines & Brother Vice - Belfast, 19/11/22

PEACH PIT Announce A Huge UK Headline Show For 2023

REARDON LOVE’s ‘Mr Nobody’ - A Ghoulish Ode To A Pontefract Poltergeist. We preview the track ahead of its release.

SINGLE REVIEWS 22/11/22

What will be our Single Of The Week? This week our Adam Wright reviews new tracks from Vivas, Overpass, Blitz Vega, The Dirty English, Hugmynd, Hausers and Charlie Baker~!

SPEAR OF DESTINY Announce Tour In Support Of Their New Album

Pure Vocalist JENSON TAGG Releases Career Defining New Single 'Cure'

OVERPASS Release New Single '3AM' - Their First on This Feeling Records

SINGLE REVIEWS 17/11/22

Ireland's Floorshow grasp our Single Of The Week, seeing off Modernlove, Hannah Robinson, Dan Pye, Chasing Kites, Cub Sport and Royal Thunder~!

HUNDRED REASONS Announce Spring 2023 UK Tour And Their First Album In Fifteen Years

GAZ COOMBES Announces UK Tour Dates Ahead Of New Album 'Turn The Car Around

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S New Album Celebrates Soul Music - Watch His Performance Of 'Turn Back The Hands Of Time'

Lucky Me: The Lightning Seeds Are Still As Sharp And Infectious As Ever: The Lightning Seeds live in Oxford, 28/10/22

BIG IN 2023! Live in Hull this February. Click for more information.

PRIMES Release Much-Anticipated Debut EP

THIS YEARS MODEL - Scotland. The 90's. Morrissey. Suede. Paul Laird Visits His Time As a Frontman in this engrossing piece.

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/11/22

Mince are our Single Of The Week plus we have words on new releases by YNES, The Illicits, Columbia, Addie Brik, Foreign Affairs and Dylan James~!

Caught Live: THE PRETTY RECKLESS - Brixton, London 05/11/22

Indie Heavyweights DMA’s Return With New Album And Tour Announcement

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce 2023 UK Tour

SINGLE REVIEWS 31/10/22

Adam Wright has been listening to the latest releases including new music from Torture & The Desert Spiders, Stanleys, Outland, Breeze, Sophie Kilburn, The Kaves and The Velvet Hands~!

'Adrenaline': We Review The New Single From BREEZE

THE CALLS Announce New EP And Leeds Launch Show

JACK VALERO Announces Live Shows Ahead Of New Single Release

New Radio Show Episode~!

We interview Sarah Carton, talk a little about The Skinner Bros v Louis Tomlinson and we play a bunch of great new music, some of which is so new it hasn't even been released yet~!

SINGLE REVIEWS 25/10/22

SPLINT take our Single Of The Week, narrowly beating the likes of The Underclass, The Illicits, Maze, Morning Tourist, Mari Dangerfield and Paytron Saint. A fine read~!

HOLLOWS Present Their Latest Single 'Ghosts' In time For Halloween - Complete With An Addictive Chorus

Album Review: Lightning Seeds - 'See You In The Stars'

"He’s a master of his craft. It all sounds so timeless too, everything is clear, clean, and polished. Pop diamonds..." Read our review here.

LISSY TAYLOR Delivers Again With Latest Release 'Fierce', Complete With A Great Music Video

'Call You Mine' The Authentic Sounding Great New Single From FINN FORSTER Is A Must Listen

SINGLE REVIEWS 17/10/22

Glasgow's Shredd take our Single Of The Week plus thoughts on new releases by KIN, Lissy Taylor, Paul McCann, Jason Waterfalls ,The Sleeping Souls and Jack Kane. A fine read, curated by Adam Wright~!

Grungey, Visceral And Moody: GLOOMY JUNE’s ‘Black Sheep’

Live Review: LITTLE THIEF - Retro, Manchester 21/9/22

OPEN ARMS Release Indie-Pop Infused New Track 'Wherever I Go'

SINGLE REVIEWS 12/10/22

Adam returns to go through this week's new releases including tracks from Native Sun, Danny Goffey, Open Arms, Plasmas, Usual Affairs, Blue Violet and Columbia Mills. A fine read~!

BEYOND THE SUN Mark The End Of Summer With Latest Release 'Get Myself Out'

Album Review: WILLOW Releases Eclectic Fifth Album <COPING MECHANISM>

'Waiting For The Love', The New Single From WILD CELIA, Realises The Duo's Potential

LIVE: THE BIG MOON End Tour On A High With Electric Kentish Forum Show

IAN BROWN: He Should Be Better Than This And His Disciples Certainly Deserve More

LIAM DUTCH Stuns With Debut EP 'Melancholy Junction'

Alternative Indie Singer Lauran Hibberd Captured Brudenell Social Club in Leeds As Many Fans Rushed To The First Night Of Her Tour

CASCADE Release Quintessential Indie Anthem 'Another Day'

LAURAN HIBBERD's Tour Starts This Weekend

Album Review: SUEDE - 'Autofiction'

SINGLE REVIEWS 13/09/22

The Velvet Hands provide our Single Of The Week! Plus musings on Afflecks Palace, Sophie Griffiths, Bleak Affair, Jaguar Sun & Husbands, Charlie Clark and Ban Summers

HUGO WHITE On The Theory of Whatever, Life After The Maccabees & Making New Music

SOUL ASYLUM & EVERCLEAR Head To The UK For Co-Headline Live Shows This November

AFFLECKS PALACE Release new single ‘Dancing Is Not A Crime’: The Highly Rated Lead Single Off Their Sophomore EP

ASH Announce Live Dates And Vinyl Re-Issue Of Classic Album 'Free All Angels' To Celebrate Its 21st Anniversary

Paul Laird Looks At The New EP From COLOUR TV - 'How To Ask'

SINGLE REVIEWS 08/09/22

With Virgins, Birrell or Biscuit, The Dryas, Wild Horse, Steve Trafford, Dives and Sophia Alexa

STATIC DRESS - The Underworld, London 30/08/22

Album Review: GEMMA CULLINGFORD 'Tongue Tied'

SINGLE REVIEWS 30/08/22

PIZZA CRUNCH Deliver our Single Of The Week plus we have words on new releases by Crawlers, Ewan MacFarlane, More In Luv, Morning Midnight, Deathretro and Two Weeks In Nashville

This Year, Beabadoobee Reached The Next Level Of Her Artistic Evolution: Welcome Beatopia

THE OSM RADIO SHOW - NEW EPISODE~!

This week we have a great interview with Gemma Cullingford where we discusss her influences, making her new album 'Tongue Tied' and her upcoming tour. Plus we have plays of some great new music from Frankie Bird, Kamora, Ewan MacFarlane, Drian and others. A great show, check it out~!

SINGLE REVIEWS 24/06/22

We observe new music from False Heads feat. Frank Turner, The Struts, DMAs, Egoist, Columbia Mills, Annie Keating and Natalie Moran. A fine read~!

Talented Indie-Pop Performer FRANKIE BIRD Releases Tuneful Anthem 'Campfire'

SINGLE REVIEWS 17/08/22

Cheap Teeth! Formal Sppeedwear! Night Swimming! Arliston! Future Radio! Cynthia Catania! Michael Weston King!

We Interview THE TRUSTED Who Have Just Released Their New Single 'Arkansas'

HAWKE THE BAND’s New Release ‘Miracles’ Is A Dazzling Feel Good Anthem

Album Review: PALE WAVES Make A Splash With Third Album “The Hard Way”, A Bouncy And Addictive Dose Of Pop-Rock

SINGLE REVIEWS 10/08/22

Dublin's TV PEOPLE deliver our Single Of The Week with their glorious release 'Circle' while Manchester band Redeemers unleash their tremendous debut single. Other releases this week come from Vivas, The Madisons, Cody Feechan, Milly and Lily Lane

Richard McNamara Of EMBRACE On The Band's Forthcoming New Album And UK Tour

REDEEMERS Release Legendary Debut Single 'Venue Affair'

Liverpool Six-Piece THE HEAVY NORTH Are Preparing For Their Long-Awaited UK Tour

Book Review - 'The Birth and Impact of Britpop: Mis-Shapes, Scenesters and Insatiable Ones' By Paul Laird

THE UNDERCLASS Interview: The Band Tell Us All About Their New Single 'Hometown', Playing Festivals And Future Plans

LAURAN HIBBERD Announces Tour & In-Store Shows Ahead Of Debut Album Release

THE PRETTY RECKLESS Announce Autumn UK & Ireland Tour

BLACKWATERS Unleash New Single 'Into The Sun' Ahead of UK Tour

SINGLE REVIEWS 25/07/22

THE MURDER CAPITAL are our Single Of The Week Plus musings by deputy editor Adam on new music by Tom Grennan, Cruz, Piglet, Sour Punch, National Service and Hunter Sheridan

PALE WAVES Release Heartfelt New Track 'The Hard Way' Ahead Of Third Album Release

Album Review: JAMIE T - The Theory Of Whatever

VENUS GRRRLS grab our Single Of The Week fighting off strong competition from Liam Dutch, Marseille, Trashed, Pioneers, Jenny Kern and First Day Of Spring. A fine read, check it out~!

Tony Briggs Partners With Ocean Colour Scene To Release Authentic Limited-Edition Hardback Book Recounting The Band’s Towering Success In The 90’s

LIAM DUTCH Releases Colossal New Track 'What's Your Problem?'

SINGLE REVIEWS 17/07/22

London duo EXIT KID are our Single Of The Week. Discover more new music from Joe Hicks, Morning Midnight, Plasmas, The Mono LPs, Idle Hours and Mystic Peach too.

LIAM DUTCH Talks To Us About His Upcoming New Single 'What's Your Problem?'' And Chelsea FC's Chances This Season

Album Review: MATT JAMES - Breaking The Fall

HAIM's ‘THE ONE MORE HAIM TOUR’ Starts This Week

LIAM GALLAGHER x Selfridges: Authentic Fashion Collaboration Thriving Beside The Star’s Acclaimed Album Release “C’mon You Know”

THE 1975 Return With New Single ‘Part Of The Band' And Announce New Album

FINDING BELLA Look Forward To A Hometown Show This Saturday & Are Celebrating The Release Of Their New Single In Our Exclusive Interview

SINGLE REVIEWS 06/07/22

US-duo MILLY take our Single Of The Week plus we have words on new tunes from Lilla Shy, Collars, Pearl Diver, Lilac, Dylan James and Emerald Sunday.

Album Review: PAOLO NUTINI 'Last Night In The Bittersweet'

YARD ACT Release New Single ‘100% Endurance’ In Collaboration With… Elton John

Why InMusic Festival May Be the Best Festival You’ve Not Yet Attended

LISSY TAYLOR Releases Her Vocally Empowering New Single 'She's A Stunner'

Walls Of Death, Powerful Collabs And The Sexification Of indie-Rock: The Armchair Guide On How To Enjoy Glastonbury 2022

GEORGE HENNESSEY’S ‘Lost Society’ - A Reflective And Rebellious Brit Rock Anthem

Interview With AMBER T: The Pop Starlet Talks About Being Recognised By Elton John, Performing Live And Her New Single 'Tightrope'

WOLF ALICE Present Moving New Renditions Of Hit Album Songs In New ‘Blue Lullaby EP’

THE LIBERTINES Are Set To Play Special 20th Anniversary Show At The OVO Arena Wembley

SINGLE REVIEWS 22/06/22

VACANT WEEKEND run away with out Single Of The Week. Our Adam Wright has also been listening to new music from Bessie Turner, Jonny Morgan, LNC, Wild Horse, First Day Of Spring and Columbia Mills

Get To Know VELVET STARLINGS In Our Exclusive Interview

Live Review: Meadowlands, Nottingham

Gerry Cinnamon headlined the first ever Meadowlands which also featured The Kooks, The Reytons and Zuzu amongst others.

LAPELS Chat To Us About Their New Live EP, Recording At Paul Weller's Studio And The Trio's Future Plans

Eight Of The Best Bands With Under 8k Instagram Followers

SINGLE REVIEWS 15/06/22

SHREDD take our Single Of The Week plus we have words on new singles from Pale Waves, Berries, Future Radio, The Haciendas, The Straights and Revivalry.

INHALER Announce UK Tour And Release New Single 'These Are The Days'

'Feel Alive', The New Single From The Theatrical THE GREAT LESLIE Is Out Now

Meadowlands Special - RATS: "The Day We Played To 1200 People Is The Day The First Covid Case Got Recorded In The UK!"

Album Review: LIAM GALLAGHER - C'mon You Know

Breakthrough Artist HOLLY HUMBERSTONE Announces UK Winter Tour

SINGLE REVIEWS 06/06/22

DIVORCE provide our Single Of The Week and we browse new music from On The Rise, Marseille, Rivver, False Heads, The Pocket Gods and Longcoats. A fine read~!

Meadowlands Special: We Interview Cultured Duo VONA VELLA

SINGLE REVIEWS 31/05/22

The debut release from GRAMMS takes our Single Of The Week plus we have new tunes courtesy of Kamille, The Gulps, The Native, The Arkut Brothers, Amy Allen and Tracy Gallagher

Live Review: NECK OF THE WOODS FESTIVAL - Norwich, 29/05/22

SUEDE Announce New Album 'Autofiction' And Two London Dates

LAURAN HIBBERD Announces Debut Album Tour - The New Single 'Step Mum' Is Out Now

FLAVUS NOVA Opens Up About Her New Single 'Illusion'

SINGLE REVIEWS 25/05/22

Ewan MacFarlane delivers our Single Of The Week, plus we have words on new singles from Artesan, YNES, Joe Hicks, Simon Howard, I Know I Know and Shobsy.

“I Don't Think Relatability Is Important, I Think Honesty Is Important!” - 20 Questions With THE REYTONS

Meet MICHAEL ALDAG – An Interview With One Of Pop’s Biggest Rising Talents

GEMMA CULLINGFORD Releases 'Tongue Tide', The Title Track From Her Forthcoming New Album

PASTEL Release Self-Assured Incredible New Single 'Isaiah'

SINGLE REVIEWS 16/05/22

OPUS KINK run away with our Single Of The Week plus we go over new releases from Wez King, The Cazales, Small Talk, Primes, The Lounge Society and Mimosa

We Speak To Jacob Powell From THE KID AND I As They Release Their New Single 'Fade Away'

The New NECK OF THE WOODS FESTIVAL Impresses With Stellar Line-Up

"It’s bold and unapologetic!" - PALE WAVES Announce New Album 'Unwanted' Along With The Release Of New Single & Music Video

JAMIE T Announces New Album 'The Theory Of Whatever'

WOLF ALICE Announce the 'Blue Lullaby' EP - We Have All The Details

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/05/22

SALOON DION take our Single Of The Week plus words on some cracking tunes by Skylights, The Baines, Apostles, Shea Rafferty, Echo Beach and Cliche Cult.

BIG IMAGE Come Into Their Own On New 'Human Touch Is Forever' EP

MEADOWLANDS Announce Final Line-Up For Huge Nottingham Event Next Month

SINGLE REVIEWS 02/05/22

IDLE HOURS take our Single Of The Week after fighting off stiff competition from Dead Star Talk, Indoor Foxes, Dictator, Columbia Mills, Mewn and Rachel. Dive in-!

alt-J Release The Video For 'The Actor' Ahead Of Next Month's UK Tour

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE Releases New Single 'Sleep Tight' - Co-Written With Matt Healy; We Have The Video Too

Live Review: CURSE OF LONO – The Railway Inn, Winchester, 26/04/22

VEX MESSAGE Demonstrate Unity With Synth-Rock Banger 'The 1 Big 1'

SINGLE REVIEWS 25/04/22

HEADSHRINKERS runaway with our Single Of The Week plus we discover new music from The K's, Skylights, Gathering Of Strangers, Lee Ford, The Gold Supply and Sarah McTernan

Album Review: THE HEAVY NORTH - ' Electric Soul Machine'

Video Premiere: LIAM DUTCH 'Settle Down'

MEADOWLANDS Add The Kooks, The Reytons & Several Others To Gerry Cinnamon Headlined Outdoor All-Dayer

LIAM DUTCH Releases Stand Out New Single "Settle Down"

LORDE Lands In The UK Next Month For Live Shows

MØ Shares 'New Moon' Feat. REBECCA BLACK, Along With The Music Video

SINGLE REVIEWS 11/04/22

Our Single Of The Week comes via MIDNIGHT RODEO plus we have been listening to new tunes by George Hennessey, Porridge Radio, M Field, Lisa Wright, Forgotten Garden and Daydream Runaways

THE REYTONS Announce "The Uninvited Tour" With Tickets On Sale This Wednesday

Live Review: BASTILLE, 02 Academy, Glasgow 10/04/21

SINGLE REVIEWS 05/04/22

BLOOM take our Single Of The Week, who faced strong competition from Wolforna, Faers, Crawlers, The Shed, Peach St and Staarks. A great read, check it out~!

Twenty-Six Years Ago Today, SHED SEVEN Delivered "A Maximum High". Paul Laird was there.

TOM GRENNAN Returns With New Single ‘Remind Me’ And Announces Huge Homecoming Headline Show In June

Album Review: PLACEBO - "Never Let Me Go"

SHAMBOLICS Unveil Swashbuckling New Anthem "Losing Your Mind"

THE RACKET Raise The Roof With Energetic Rock Track “Why Are You Watching Me?”

LITTLE VICTORIES Release ‘One’, An Impressive Debut EP With An Unfeigned Narrative

JOHNNY MARR Releases New Double Album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 And Announces New Gig Dates

Album Retrospective: THE WOODENTOPS - "Giant"

SINGLE REVIEWS 22/02/22

The Fiends take are our Single Of The Week plus words on new music by Marseille, Hook, Daisy Harris, Andrew Thomases, Salvation Jayne, Small Talk and Civic Green

SEA GIRLS Announce Huge November Shows

“Dance With Somebody” The Iconic Whitney Houston Song Has Been Reimagined And Transformed By CONOR MAYNARD

SOFY – I Don’t Know Her, But I Think I Know Who She Sings About

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NATALIE IMBRUGLIA Announces Live Dates To Celebrate 25 Years Of Her Landmark Album "Left Of The MIddle"

THE UTOPIATES’ Brilliance Is Clear From Single “Devolution”, And Might Just Be The Catalyst For A Prominent Career

CALUM SCOTT Shares New Single & Video "If You Ever Change Your Mind"

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Album Review: MOTHERMARY - "I Am Your God"

FRANK TURNER Announces Intimate Record Store Shows Celebrating The Release of “FTHC”, His Ninth Studio Album

THE CONTINENTALS Burst Onto The Scene With Stellar Debut-Release "Make It Last"

EASY DAYS Release Their Perfectly Inspirational EP "Play It Again"

BASTILLE Release New Single "Shut Off The Lights" Ahead of New Album And UK Tour

FIRST FRONTIER Release Triumphant Third Single "Edging"

THE HEAVY NORTH Convey A Sincere Message With Thumping New Single “Satisfy You”

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THE RILLS Live Review – Jimmy’s, Liverpool, 8/12/21

Distinguished Outfit EELS Release “THE MAGIC” Ahead Of Awaited Album And Tour

Album Review: LOTTERY WINNERS - "Something To Leave The House For"

"Glory People" The Rousing New Anthem From COLUMBIA Is Out Today

THE CHASE "Set The World To Rights" With Their Emotive Winter Release

SEGARRA Harness Musical Influences To Release Fantastic New Single “One More Chance”

The Fifty Greatest Albums Of 2021

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IVY ASH Releases A Stunning, Acoustic Version Of Her Hit Si ngle "Third Degree"

The Stunning LENNY KRAVITZ: The Formative Years 1989-1993 Book Is Available For Pre-Order

NEW ORDER'S "Movement" Celebrates Its Fortieth Anniversary Of Its Release

JOHNNY MARR Releases Two New Singles From His Upcoming 'Fever Dreams Pt 2' EP

MOLLY MOORISH GALLAGHER Stars With YIYAN YANG In New "Stand Out Stories" Episode: Moose Knuckles Canada Campaign

RICHARD ASHCROFT: Lawsuits, Leather Jackets And An Immense Legacy

PIXIES Announce "Live In Brixton" Box Set

Live Review: SUEDE 03/11/21 Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Album Review: TORI AMOS - "Ocean To Ocean"

MENSWE@R Live, Shepherds Bush Empire 27.10.95

TESSUTI's New "Stand Out Stories" Episode Features LENNON GALLAGHER

Album Review: SANDRA'S WEDDING 'Pleasure Grounds'

THE HUMAN LEAGUE "Dare" At Forty

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SPICE GIRLS -'Spice'. The Greatest Britpop Album Of Them All?

Album Review: COLDPLAY - Music Of The Spheres

Live Review: HAWKE THE BAND//Redeemers - Tribeca, Manchester 16/10/21

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Double Album

CUE DOT RECORDS Announce Cue Dot 010 - Scissorgun - 'Psychological Colouring Book'

RIANNE DOWNEY On Tour To Compliment Her New EP 'Fuel To The Flame'

Album Review: AFFLECKS PALACE 'What Do You Mean Its Not Raining'

THE GREAT LESLIE Return With Authentic And Poignant Tune “You Lost Yourself”

THE HEAVY NORTH Get Political on New Release 'Awake'

'I Don’t Like It When You Talk About Her' The New Soul-Pop EP By CASSA JACKSON Is Out Now

THE EMPIRE POLICE Present Their Era-Defining Catchy New Single 'Like They Do'

DRIVE Release Their Astounding New Single 'The Rain'

HAWKE THE BAND Release New Single 'Limo' Along With The Incredible Music Video

LIVE REVIEW: PVA At The 100 Club, London 17/9/21

RICHARD ASHCROFT Releases 'This Thing Called Life' Taken From His Upcoming ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ Album Plus Watch The Poignant Music Video

Gig Review: NEW ORDER At Heaton Park 10/09/21

THE CHARLATANS Classic Single “The Only One I Know” Released In The Form Of A Music Box

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KIEFER SUTHERLAND Announces New Album 'Bloor Street' And UK Tour For Early Next Year

THE NOTION Hit The Spot With Incredible New Single 'What Were You Expecting?'

Glasgow's THE KAVES Release Incredible Debut Single 'Migraine'

Sure I Caught COVID, But A Weekend Of Live Music And Lifelong Memories At Boardmasters Was Well Worth It: Boardmasters 2021 Review

RICHARD ASHCROFT Is Set To Release ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’

The album features acoustic re-workings of his classic songs and an exciting duet

SEGARRA Astound On Huge-Sounding New Single 'A Million Times Before'

SHAMBOLICS Release Fiery New Single 'Sharp As A Razor' Ahead Of UK Tour Dates

OASIS Reveal Unseen Performance Of ‘Live Forever’ Live At Knebworth 1996

ENFERS Have Today Released Their Debut EP "Come When They Call Labour"

Former Oasis Drummer Tony McCarroll Suffers Heart Attack

DMA's Share Video To 'We Are Midnight', Taken From New EP 'I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY, SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU'

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The Definitive Guide to BLUR In The 90's: Paul Laird Reviews Every Single The Band Released During Their Peak Decade In This Astonishing And Epic Article

Sharon Latham's NOEL GALLAGHER Art Exhibition Opens. Our Deputy Editor Adam Wright Was In Attendance

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Three years after the release of their debut album ‘My Mind Makes Noises’, Pale Waves are back with the highly anticipated ‘Who Am I?’ - READ OUR REVIEW NOW

THE REYTONS: THE MOST EXCITING BAND IN BRITAIN

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