A voice of rare, tender beauty – and it shines bright on ‘Goodbye Lavender’, a song as gloriously laidback as lounging in the midsummer sun. For fans of: Mazzy Star, The Sundays, The Breeders, The Smashing Pumpkins Words: Ben Hopkins…
Throwback dream-pop elegance and the crunch of Wolf Alice’s more caustic moments makes newcomers Lois Leon ones to watch. For fans of: Radiohead, Wolf Alice, Drugstore, Blondshell Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Alfie Winters
Coming out of north Manchester Park Haus are breathing new life into the independent music scene with some gushingly bright and brilliant guitar anthems including their latest single Lax. Gigslutz caught up with the band who tell all about their…
Cusp come of age with an instant indie-rock classic – hit play and discover why Noel Gallagher thinks they’re great. For fans of: Bruce Springsteen, Richard Ashcroft, Shack, The Clause Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: June 18-21 Isle of Wight…
Big emotions, bigger riffs and beguiling vocals make Office Party an appealing alternative to working from home. For fans of: Wolf Alice, Basement, Florence Road, NewDad Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Sophie Buckley LIVE: July 23-26 Truck Festival –…
Soulful and sophisticated Masi Masi’s downtempo ‘Daylight’ is the sweetest of slacker-pop delights. For fans of: Beck, David Bowie, The Strokes, CQ Wrestling Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Barnaby Fairley LIVE: June 11 London – The Finsbury 12 Manchester…
With a killer chorus, boundless energy and a blur of melody, The Cases again prove they’re destined for greatness. FFO: Arctic Monkeys, The K’s, The Royston Club, The Lilacs Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Ewan Ogden LIVE: June 18-21…
Newcastle singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has released his brand-new single “Goodbye” and announced a major UK headline tour – culminating in a landmark fifth hometown headline show at O2 City Hall Newcastle this December. Tickets are on sale now for the show on Thursday 10 December 2026, marking…
An intoxicating psychedelic acid house trip inspired by Primal Scream’s breakthrough ‘Screamdelica’ era. For fans of: Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, UNKLE, The S.L.P. Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Henke Luhr
Pablo’s soulful, bruised indie-folk exudes heartfelt passion with lyrics which live up to its title. For fans of: Gerry Cinnamon, Jake Bugg, Jamie Webster, Finn Forster Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: October 10 October – Headline show