Authentic, anthemic, ambitious and life affirming indie-folk – this Birmingham quintet are onto something special. For fans of Starsailor, Turin Brakes, I Am Kloot, Cherry Ghost Photo: Bob Griffiths
What Neil Young, 90s MTV, shoegaze and 6am sunrises sound like all rolled into one. Needless to say, pretty damn special. For fans of Slowdive, Lush, Black Honey, Coach Party, Swim School Photo: ARLODAY Tour: November 7 Manchester Deaf Institute…
Barry Island, home of seaside arcades, Gavin & Stacey and one of Wales’ best new bands. Local buzz is off the charts. Watch that snowball 2026, fast. For fans of Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, 60ft Dolls, The Slates
Re-energised, reformed and with fresh hope in their sails Colour TV are back with the most graceful bang you’ll hear all year. For fans of The Smiths, Suede, Shed 7, Gene, Longpigs Photo: Tom Jane Photography
Honest, heartfelt and drenched in class. Finnlay’s journey from a small town in North Wales to making waves UK wide gathers pace. For fans of Sam Fender Jamie Webster, Finn Forster, Danny Mellin Photo: Luke Blake Tour Dates 8.11.25 –…
An anthem of empowerment inspired by a T-shirt worn by Paramore’s Hayley Williams and the sound of a band on coming into their own. For fans of Paramore, The Amazons, Black Honey, The Mysterines Photo: Juan A. Garcia LIVE: 28.02.26…
One of the new bands of festival season keep momentum pedal-to-the-metal with their best release yet. For fans of Stereophonics, Courteeners, The K’s, The Clause, The Lilacs Photo: Scott Ancliffe Tour Dates: 7th November – Hull, The Social supporting Breeze…
London trio bring the fire of Sonic Youth, the rage of early Radiohead and the groove of Fugazi. For fans of Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Canned Pineapple Photo Credit: @nicoleosrin Words: Michael Adams
Heart on sleeve alt-pop singer-songwriter from Staffordshire rapidly gaining attention following a breakout BBC Introducing set at Y Not Festival earlier this year. For fans of Sam Fender, Snow Patrol, Declan McKenna, Danny Mellin Photo: Luke Brennan
A breathtaking alchemy of power, sound and emotion. A jaw-to-the-floor start to life on Gary Libertines 25 Hour Convenience Records. For fans of The Black Keys, The Kills, Miles Kane, Little Barrie Photo: Patsy Weeson