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

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. søftbleach Reminiscent of early 2000s alt rock, ‘fight or flight’ holds a temper force

Rum Jungle’s latest single ‘Got Time’ is exactly what is needed for summer with the track being a gorgeous, breezy Indie Rock tune. Splashing us with suave and smooth guitar melodies that slide in all the right places, the beachy groove is undeniable, while frontman Benny McIntyre’s vocals provide the heartwarming sentiment: “Know you got time on your side”. The track is effortlessly cool as the percussion, packed with serenity, melts with the infectiously tranquil sonics, wh

From the moment we press play on Kallsup’s latest single, ‘Kino’, we are immediately enticed, gripped by the Swedish band’s kaleidoscope of Shoegaze beauty. Beginning with a buzzing felt in every angle of our being, an infectious melody soon comes gliding in with a mysterious sleekness in its guitar powered tone. Blanketed by its dazzling haze, another guitar strums its way through with indulgent layers of reverbed synth and bass sounds, engulfing us in the instrumental fog.

Soul-crushing lyricism, angelic voices, and enchanting tunes- what more could you ask for on a Wednesday night in Manchester. This was exactly what dreamy, folky, singer-songwriter, Evie Moran, delivered as well as her opening act, Bryony Lloyd, at Band on The Wall, in the heart of the Northern quarter. Behind its rainbow painted doors beheld a show just as colourful. Photo Credit: Jake Cook With a low-lit ambience, opener Bryony Lloyd joined the stage, bringing audience m

This May, we took our first ever trip down to Brighton for THE most iconic festival for new music, The Great Escape, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. Taking place across the plethora of vibrant grassroots venues around the city and seafront, we took in 4 days of superb sets from the most exciting new acts across the world. Here’s our rundown of our most memorable moments from the weekend. Of course, the very nature of the festival is about showcasing emerging acts

Wasted romances, heartbreak, and fleeting love is what Brooklyn artist Belle Blue poignantly captures in her latest single, ‘Wash’. Packed with the sharp vividness of Blue’s songwriting (“Tasted like cigarettes and peach tea”), we become fully immersed in this sombre Indie tune, where the track cuts beneath the surface, going much deeper than just ‘it didn't work out, so now I’m sad’. Through her sweet American twang, Blue’s lyricism acts as an umbrella through lines such as,

In Us’ latest single, ‘Yo-Yo Revolution’, listeners are bounced back and forth between a frenzy of Indie magnetism. Loud is the word for this blazing track as we embark on this rollercoaster of relentless Rock and Roll, where nothing about ‘Yo-Yo Revolution’ is understated. Teo Hirvonen’s vocals are expressive in its rasp, with alluring lyrics like “You’re taking me somewhere I don't understand” and “I met you last night and now you’re running my world”, capturing a cheeky es

Polish Indie-Rock duo, The Bullseyes have delivered a gorgeously cinematic track through their latest single ‘If Heaven Exists’, released on the 24th of April. What begins as a melancholic soft Rock atmosphere, we hear Łukasik’s guitar solemnly simmering as his endearing vocals soon come into play, while we are percussion-less, aside from a few gentle taps of drummer Jarzabek's hi-hat. Yet, a storm of angst is brewing in the background, with a clear heaviness on the horizon.

Discover some of the best new music from emerging artists in Liverpool, Manchester and all the beautiful places in between! Gen and the Degenerates Gen and the Degenerates take us for a cheeky spin in their new track ‘Favourite Jumper’, delving into the complexities of the modern, queer relationship scene. Immediately opening with the confessional lyrics, “Your favourite jumper is my ex-boyfriend's”, vocalist Genevieve Glynn-Reeves' lyricism remains playful, honest, and self-

With blossoming guitars, and a kicking drum, we are jolted straight into the summery beat of Fright Year’s latest single, ‘Never Been Wrong’. Frontwoman Juliette Kelly’s vocals are rich from start to end, as she expresses a very specific security, a freedom in having certainty in oneself. The track is empowering as it joyously encourages you to extract your insecurities, uplifting us to a higher place of Indie enchantment, full of dance-ified indulgence. It’s the sound you he

Tom A. Smith’s freshly released EP ‘Put On A Record Tommy’ is a thrilling record that cannot be defined by just one genre. With a touch of Disco, funky Synth-Pop, and Indie charm, Smith takes us on a journey that explores the changes that take place as you become a young adult, through the lens of the dancefloor. In this interview, Smith discusses his musical evolution, detailing how this EP differs from his 2025 release, ‘Say What You Want’, highlights from his exciting head

Through her latest single ‘Nudge’, Zoe Konez dissects the human spirit with her signature quaint acoustics, delicate vocals, and sharp lyrics as she explores the unspoken. Immediately, Konez expertly introduces the track’s key theme of identity: “I tried being myself / I tried being someone else”, where a guitar melody flows in the shadows, and trickles like gentle raindrops. Zoe proves the power of a girl and her guitar as she bares her soul, drawing light to the pressures o

Merseyside's multi-venue festival Sound City returned once again on Bank holiday weekend and proved why we love it so much. Running from venue to venue to catch everyone on your packed schedule, inevitably bumping into your best mates, your favourite band and that ex you haven't spoke to in 5 years... Photo Credit: Paul Lang (@paullangphotographer) // BOOT Magazine With an absolutely stacked line up filled with the most exciting new acts from the UK and beyond, are schedule w

Norwegian Dream-Pop duo Misty Coast have once again entranced listeners with their fifth album ‘Always Sun’, released on April 24th. A whirlwind of synth-induced psychosis, this record traps you in a void of swirling sounds, with harmonies like golden embers, and guitars flickering with sunlight. We are thrown straight into the psychedelic deep end with no arm bands as the titular track begins. Engulfed in smoky synth waves, Linn Frøkedal's ethereal vocals softly speak, “It’

Philadelphia 5-piece Soft No have once again proven that Rock n Roll is not dead. Their latest track ‘Probably Fine’, released on April 23rd, is unsettling in all the right places, with thunderous chords crashing and thrashing, drums becoming more and more volatile with every smash, and vocalist Allie Lannutti piling in with raw unfiltered energy, this is most certainly not a track to be missed. Since the band’s debut in 2024, they have combined everything good about Alternat

Courtney Hadwin’s ‘You Only Love Me When I Lie’, featuring guitarist Little Steven, of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, has kicked off the month of May with a track that is bursting with soul, and magnetic with seduction. With its slow but swaying beat, Hadwin’s growling vocals, reaping with an intoxicating rasp, are lyrically enticing and complex. The titular lyrics are repeated throughout, later joined by lines such as, “There’s a darker side of me”, we are presented with

Daisy Grenade is the embodiment of glitter and lipgloss plastered grunge and their newest release ‘Girls Are So Lucky’ is no exception. Hailing from Brooklyn, the female Alt-Pop duo give us a taste of their upcoming EP ‘So Much To Say’ coming out on 15th May with this lead single and it doesn’t disappoint. ‘Girls Are So Lucky’ acts as a satire of the challenges of tour life and the added pressure of being a ‘girl in a band’ in a male-dominated industry. Edgy and raw, the song

Music serves many purposes: escapism, entertainment, relaxation, but relatability is arguably one of the most important usages. Through Larlin’s new track ‘Sondhiem’, they lyrically craft a beautiful and resonating tune that is direct and unafraid in confronting challenging emotions, which many listeners will align with. Fronted by Maryann Hoar, her dreamy vocals shine through the cozy chords that wrap you up in their indie softness, as the lyrics paint on a canvas of vulnera