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Yannis & The Yaw - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Review: A spectacular live experience, and a project now destined to stay
There’s a bright future for Yannis & The Yaw, and the excitement lies in what’s next.
Somebody’s Child - Sebright Arms Review: The last show of the year, but the start of the best yet
An artist who has been long underrated is about to get his moment.
milk. - The Victoria Review: Unleashing new material ahead of 2025, at intimate London gig
What better place to roadtest new material than in the capital, in an intimate grassroots venue?
Luna Bay - The Garage Review: Keeping the indie torch alight for future generations
Arriving at one of the capital’s best-known venues for new music, The Garage, Luna Bay showed the world where they planned to go.
Caravan Palace - Roundhouse Review: An arena-ready spectacle
Caravan Palace at Roundhouse was a neverending theatrical spectacle of a show. A leading example to everyone in showmanship.
Wunderhorse - Rock City Review: The most hyped band in years, destined for success, sets the bar sky-high on Midas Tour debut
Through unwavering hard graft, they’ve mastered the full package: Meaningful art, dynamic live performances and public hype.
Daily J - OMEARA Review: Bringing joy to the capital from the shores of New Zealand
Travelling from the other side of the world, indie-pop outfit Daily J made their debut in the UK.
In Crooked Wonderment - The Flapper Review: A band made for escapism
A band made for escapism, very much might have you slipping into their world very soon.
Corella - Koko Review: Manchester’s rising indie stars begin conquering London’s live circuit
“This is all we’ve ever wanted. You’re making a dream come true. It’s a Tuesday night for f*ck sake.”
Caravan Palace - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Review: The Parisian trio host an evening London will never forget
People flocked from all across the world to witness One Night Only with Caravan Palace. With boundless energy, flawless production and explosive theatrics, this was a show like no other.
Basht. - The Social Review: ‘Dirty White Lies’ unleashes chaos in the capital
Fired up after the release of a long-awaited debut EP, Dublin’s hottest band of 2024 commanded a packed-out, sweaty and chaotic headline set at The Social in London.
South Arcade - O2 Academy2 Islington Review: A dangerously fiery finale to a hyped-headline tour
South Arcade closed their headline Arc Angel tour with a dangerously sexy, fiery and energetic show in Islington. The hype behind this Oxford quartet is contagious, and their big finale might be a sign of pending stardom.
STONE - The Garage Review: A night of community, equality and bottled-up chaos
Poised to release their hotly-anticipated debut album, STONE headlined one of London’s most-loved grassroots music venues, The Garage.
The Appearance - Muthers Studio Review: A taste of a bright future
This is a band at the very beginning of their career, without any released music. Yet, here they are. Third live show, confidently topping the bill as their first headline show.
Courting - The Rainbow Review: Literally tearing down the roof
“This has to be the best crowd of the tour so far” smiles Courting, as they literally tear the roof down in Birmingham.
Kid Brunswick - The Ramp Review: ‘A massive warm-up for what’s next’
‘No more disappearing, just constant new music baby’ announces Kid Brunswick, commanding a pop-up show ahead of a huge year for the 25-year-old alt-rock artist.
Basht - Sebright Arms Review: Focused, fiery and f**king fearless
Basht. Also known as your new favourite band for 2024. The Dublin five-piece headlined Sebright Arms, ahead of a huge year.
The Amazons - Queen’s Hall Review: A band re-born
The boots are back. So are the flashy suits. The Amazons are re-born, as they gear up for a busy 2024.
Sundara Karma - Leicester O2 Academy2 Review: A gateway to youthful memories
Balloons, confetti and glitter-dipped guitars. Sundara Karma welcome us to a party we won’t forget.
Corella - Rescue Rooms Review: Rising stars poised to release a debut album
Corella gave Nottingham a night to remember with non-stop indie bops. They want to headline Rock City, we say aim higher – Ally Pally isn’t far away.