Alphabet blur the line between chaos and clarity on “Motion Sickness”
London quartet alphabet come crashing back with “Motion Sickness,” a song that hits like a burst of icy colour before melting into something raw and human. The band – Lena,…
Nothing return with ”A short history of decay” on 27 Feb 2026
Philly’s noise sculptors Nothing are all set to charge back into the spotlight with A short history of decay, their first album in more than five years and their boldest…
Austra turns heartbreak into ferocity on “Chin Up Buttercup“
Calling Chin Up Buttercup a breakup album may be factually accurate but it’s woefully inadequate when describing the music aimed at reconstructing life after turbulent relationship heartache and loss. The…
Worm School climb high with a dream-soaked debut in “Jacob’s Ladder”
Manchester’s Worm School make their recorded debut with “Jacob’s Ladder”, a slow-burning cut that feels both intimate and infinite. Released through Brighton label Crafting Room Recordings which is putting out…
L’orne drift into beautiful madness on “Talk To Me Too”
Hailing from the fog-laced docks of Rotterdam, L’orne have never been ones for half measures. Their latest song, “Talk To Me Too” (out now), plunges headfirst into the anxious static…
Nightbus travel a dark route on “Passenger”
Debut albums introduce a band and they can be tricky beasts. The sound, attitude and mood all tie in to create an image but there can be an urge to…
Westside Cowboy saddle up with new label, tour and brand new EP
Westside Cowboy have been kicking down the doors in 2025 and 2026 looks like it’ll begin the same way! The fast-rising four-piece have officially signed to Adventure Recordings, an imprint…
Blondshell brings fresh voices and new takes with companion album “Another Picture”
In the midst of her globe trotting tour of the US, UK and EU, Blondshell has announced a companion album to her breakthrough 2025 release If You Asked For A…
Pynch soundtrack what it is to try and be alive on “Beautiful Noise”
When Howling at a Concrete Moon introduced us to Pynch, we met a band wrestling with the disillusionments of youth, already sounding world-weary, defiant and bruised. But for their follow-up,…
HighSchool dial in with new single “Sony Ericsson” ahead of debut LP
Post-punk outfit HighSchool are cranking up the anticipation for their self-titled debut album, dropping October 31st, with their latest single “Sony Ericsson,” a wired, restless track about the fragile chaos…
Clipping fail to improve on original with deluxe re-issue “Dead Channel Sky Plus”
Let’s not call this album a “re-issue”. Being kind and less cynical we’ll go with the PR blurb and say it’s an “expanded, digital deluxe edition” aimed at enhancing the…
Red Ivory come of age with charismatic new single “Crashing Down,” plus EP & Live
South London’s Red Ivory announce new music and an upcoming EP release. The four-piece of Eiliyah, Berry, Frida and Ivy, formed back in 2021 as mere 14-year-olds in a school…
NewDad search for a renewed faith on “Altar”
There’s always been a pull-and-push at the heart of NewDad’s music. The beauty pitched against distortion, a particular intimacy found within the grandeur. With Altar, their second album following quickly…
Mogwai announce 2026 UK tour dates
Scottish band Mogwai has announced a brand new set of tour dates for the UK in February next year. They’ve been around the world playing in support of their “The…
Ellis-D unleashes frenetic single ‘I Want To Be Everything You Desire’ amid relentless touring
Brighton’s goth-punk engine ELLiS·D isn’t slowing down for anyone. His brand-new single, ‘I Want To Be Everything You Desire’, crashes into the world on October 1st, a frenzied blast of…