Discover the best new music from across the continent from Indie Rock and Folk Pop newcomers to new releases from Europe's most exciting bands. Néomí Dutch-Surinamese singer-songwriter Néomí returns to the music world with her new heartfelt single, ‘Close’, offering the first glimpse into her upcoming EP ‘Crunchy, Sad and Strangely Happy’, set to release on the 18th September 2026. ‘Close’ explores the reality of being in a relationship that has run its course. The honesty Né

2025 didn't just bring us some incredible albums and some defining releases from the biggest voices in the Indie world, it also uncovered a slew of exciting new voices who we believe are in for a huge 2026. From scrappy Indie Rock youngsters to bands who are on the crest of a wave ready to plunge into their debut albums, here's an unordered list of acts you need to watch out for this year. Florence Road Wicklow four-piece Florence Road have made waves on the Indie Pop scene w

On a dreaded sunny day in Manchester, Johnny Marr took to the stage at Castlefield Bowl, for a homecoming gig as part of the Sounds of the City festival. Looking effortlessly cool as always, Marr strutted onto the stage adorning sunglasses and a denim jacket, wielding his trademark Fender Jaguar. Photo Credit: Aaron Parsons As he opened with the catchy Generate Generate, the usual tradition of train passengers waving from the bridge towering above began instantly, with one dr

We couldn't think of a better way to spend one of the hottest evenings of the year than sampling three of the most exciting UK performers while lapping up the summer sunshine. Well, this is exactly what we were treated to at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl this week as Wet Leg, English Teacher and THEATRE took to the stage in the blistering heat. Photo Credit: Harry Proctor // @harry.proctor.56 The natural amphitheatre of Castlefield Bowl immediately brings a cinematic quality

Despite the miserable weather in Manchester on Wednesday evening, American Indie Folk singer Annabelle Dinda had no problem uplifting the crowd with her energetic set. Dancing with her band on stage, the singer’s whimsical energy was felt by the audience, whose cheers got louder with the more songs she played. As her set came to a close, there were chants of ‘one more song’ and ‘another one’ that proved Annabelle had successfully done her job of warming up the crowd. The exci

Discover the best new artists emerging out of America right now... Julez and the Rollerz Attitude, bravado and peace amongst the noise are the defining features of this new song by LA’s Julez and the Rollerz. ‘Phaser’ pairs trashy lyrics with precise, detailed musical execution, shifting effortlessly between foot-stomping rock and peppy, cares-to-the-wind dance music. Their glam-grunge moniker makes perfect sense. Photo Credit: Zach Adams The arrangement channels the angula

Following on from the success of his 2025 album which bagged him yet another UK number one, Indie Pop superstar Tom Grennan is heading to Haydock Park Racecourse on June 20th for a huge headline show! We caught up with him to chat about the new album and the enormity of the upcoming show. Q. Having been through the album release process four times now, how do you find those final few weeks building up to the release of a new record? A. “ It's probably the most anxious I get

Dave’s Manual encourages you to leave your doom and gloom at the door with their latest track ‘Electrical’. Zapping us with their contagious Rock and Roll beats, the track transports us for two minutes and 37 seconds, where just for a moment, everything does in fact seem like its going to be okay. Foo Fighters-esque guitar sounds sail throughout as the lyrics remove the sense of urgency found in everyday life (“we’ll worry about it tomorrow”), capturing the care-free spirit t

Film star, fashion icon, music fanatic. Jeff Goldblum is best known for his acting career, leading in films such as Jurassic Park and becoming a regular Wes Anderson collaborator. Yet, his most recent starring role in the blockbuster musical Wicked showcased another of his passions... his love for broadway anthems. Perhaps unknown to many, Jeff has been performing for decades with his wonderful bandmates in The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Last year he released a brand new albu