Blogs

Royel Otis – ‘Pratts & Pain’ review: effervescent indie anthems packed with detail

This warm, delightful debut is a rhythmic rush of guitar-pop: from MGMT-style psych flourishes to uber-breezy hooks

Cherym – ‘Take It Or Leave It’ review: Derry rockers take on the dancefloor

The songs on this razor-sharp debut are fantastic – finessing the band's furious and fun punk sound through a pop filter

Nieve Ella live in Manchester: indie star poised to be a word-of-mouth hit

The West Midlands songwriter's uber-confident live show proves that she's ready to make the jump from cult hero to proper stardom

I. Jordan shares ‘Real Hot N Naughty’ and announces debut album ‘I Am Jordan’

Described as a "real queer northern dance anthem", the single features 'Sex Education' star Felix Mufti

Lime Garden – ‘One More Thing’ review: an enjoyably jagged, ambitious cacophony

Influenced by Bloc Party and The Breeders, but also Charli XCX, the Brighton band's sound is upbeat and fuelled by wilful experimentation

Sailor Honeymoon: Korean punks playfully bucking convention and perfection

Whether in London, Seoul, or elsewhere, the trio hope to build a community around their music and the Korean independent music scene

Abby Sage invites you to the visual world of ‘The Rot’

In the build up to her debut album, the Toronto-raised songwriter and papier mâché artist has spent countless hours perfecting her craft

Watch The Last Dinner Party cover Troye Sivan’s ‘One Of Your Girls’ in the Radio 1 Live Lounge

They also played 'Nothing Matters' and spoke about their new album

Independent venues are a breeding ground for culture and subcultures: “The nucleus is always underneath the rubble”

Independent Venue Week 2024 ambassadors English Teacher and Picture Parlour celebrate small gig spaces and essential hubs for community and inspiration far beyond music
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