Summer in the UK has a very special meaning: music festivals. There is nothing more exciting than being in a crowd, waiting for your favourite artist to go on the stage. And while you wait between one musical act and…
Essex risers Black Lounge recall the best of 2000s indie with peppy melody and mega catchiness. A surefire soundtrack selection if a third Inbetweeners film happens. For fans of: The Libertines, The Fratellis, The Wombats Words: Ben Hopkins
The App Store in 2026 is a massive digital ocean. Every week, hundreds of new titles are launched, and while the big names always take the spotlight, some of the most rewarding experiences are buried deep in the rankings. These…
Music reviews have long served as a cornerstone in the landscape of entertainment journalism. Over the decades, they have transformed from critical columns in print media to dynamic, interactive discussions online. The digital age has not only broadened access to…
Casinos, card tables, dice, betting, and luck have long held a special place in popular music. Songwriters return to these images because they are instantly understood. A gamble can mean romance, ambition, danger, confidence, heartbreak, or a life-changing decision. A…
Live At Melbourne Hall has unveiled further details of its brand-new three-day outdoor festival, confirming an expanded on-site experience alongside a line-up of major UK acts set to take over the historic Derbyshire estate this summer. Taking place 24–26 July 2026,…
‘Madness’ is a big, brash, bold, brilliant banger built for raucous shows and festival fields – The Crooks have never sounded better. For fans of: Oasis, Stone Roses, Noel Gallagher, The Verve, DMA’s Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: September 18 –…
Reclaiming a cringe pick-up line as a vivacious anthem of empowerment, Berenice stakes her claim to become the next queen of charismatic electro-pop. For fans of: Meek, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Miley Cyrus. Words: Ben Hopkins
Nostalgia’s not what it used to be – when delivered by Harriet Rose it’s better. The propulsive, alt-pop ‘These Days’ is an audio hug for anyone anxious about how time only seems to accelerate. For fans of: CHVRCHES, Haim, Tegan…
You might not have expected The Slates to drop a tearjerking piano ballad but be glad that they did as ‘Try It Again’ is set to light up festival fields for years to come. For fans of: Oasis, Coldplay,…