‘ Mister ’ is the latest single from Australia’s Navy June . Exploring the duality of reclaiming self-respect in the wake of heartbreak, ‘ Mister ’ is a uniquely cathartic experience of emotional immediacy from the Boorloo/Perth based five piece.   Expertly syncopated drumming and a virtuosically spaced out, modulating guitar line form the track’s hypnotically swirling foundation. Meanwhile, lead singer Ruby Barton Taylor’s vocals, alternately recall the assured, mesmerising

It is the mid 80s. Uni students are covering the half-written essays on their desks with piles of lyrics, teenagers are shuffling back through their windows after gigs and people are tumbling over pavements with messy guitar ringing in their ears. This was the beginning of the grunge movement and since then, not much has changed.  There are still Uni students grabbing lyrics from under their schoolwork and hurtling down sticky basement stairs, and in 2026 it is Dopplegänger

‘ Alessa Moore ’ is the latest single from London five piece, MAYA . A band with a real DIY ethos, drawing immediate comparisons to the Garage Punk of Viagra Boys  and The Hives , ‘Alessa Moore' is an eruption of raucous, mosh ready energy. Full of energy and attitude, the song draws the listeners attention immediately with an angular, crunchily distorted guitar riff, perfectly setting the stage for the rest of the song’s relentlessly energetic duration.  Meanwhile, frontman

Only The Poets  is a name that’s flying around the industry at the moment, and for all the right reasons. Admired for their £1 gig initiative, the band have been making headlines. Undoubtedly, the long-awaited release of their stunning debut album, ‘And I’d Do It Again’ will lead to the same effect, as the Reading boys take fans on a journey of emotional turmoil. Addressing frontman Tommy Longhurst’s recent heartbreak, the album is a sophisticated masterclass, transforming pa

Punk Rock duo Kid Kapichi  returned to Liverpool last week to give us a laidback, acoustic introduction to their new era. After the departure of guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald last year, the two-piece have released the perfect send off with new album ‘Fearless Nature’. With a sold out crowd at Rough Trade, they embodied the intimacy of the introspective album, telling anecdotes on creating the album together as a final farewell.  The short set gave us ju

The Sunday headliner has been revealed for this June's Africa Oyé Festival in Liverpool. Fifteen years after her first UK festival performance at Africa Oyé, Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Fatoumata Diawara is set to make a triumphant return to Sefton Park this summer. Photo credit: Epiphone/Gibson The UK's biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture makes its return to Liverpool on 20th and 21st June this summer, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Patro

As Swedish Post Punk quartet Alpha Pet barrel towards their debut EP (out March 27th) their recent single ‘Mall of Death’ has us itching with excitement for what’s in store.  The opening guitar tone hangs heavy with a sharp tone, building tension for what is to come. The groove then dives into a marching blend of cutting riffs and solid, churning drums straight of the book of Gang Of Four & Yard Act . The bass is thick and the guitars are sharp, pulling at your eardrums w

Divorce have been one of our favourite newcomers for a while and as soon as they released their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’ back in May last year we knew it’d be one of our favourites of the year.  It’s earthy Folk tones give it a cosy, organic feel while the quirky textural choices and soaring vocal harmonies inject a magical spirit in keeping with the album’s namesake. The vocal pairing of Tiger Cohen-Towell and Felix Mackenzie-Barrow is mesmerising and produces

On his debut album, 'Gathers No Moss' , Bino Bames condenses philosophical esque questions about legacy, identity and impermanence into an eight track album that feels more like a personal reflection explored through sound and a shifting sense of perception.  At just twenty two minutes long, 'Gathers No Moss' , manages to take the listener through an emotional journey, whilst not overstaying its welcome, drawing the listener back in again and again.  The opening song feels l

Bristol’s own Indie Rock sensations, Langkamer have proven with new singles ‘Deansgate’ and ‘Easterly’ that they have truly mastered a classic retro guitar sound that thrives in tandem with expressive lyrics and vocal harmony.  We are lulled into a false sense of security by ‘Deansgate’ , the gentle thrumming begins carrying its beloved indie retro charm. This illusion is broken as the lyrics evoke something dark beneath their surface and guitar instrumentals strike down.

Like some piece of heavy machinery shuddering to life, the track opens with a squeal of feedback followed by two metallic chugs before exploding into its full visceral form. ‘ Big Boy ’ is the name, and ‘big’ it certainly is. Synths wail like sirens amidst a nuclear meltdown. Guitars clash and ring like a buzzsaw fencing match. And atop all this glorious chaos, frontman Luís Judícibus snarls and yelps his nihilistic manifesto “ Man, I’m barely a child…how am I still alive? ”.

As they anticipate the release of their debut album, ‘Masquerade’ , on the 13th of February 2026, we spoke with Irish up-and-comers Cardinals . The Cork-based outfit masterfully entangle gritty traditional Rock music with complex stories that stick true to the band’s Irish roots. With four fantastic singles from the album already released via So Young Records, ‘Masquerade ’ promises melodic Folk and traditional Rock that has an unforgettably modern shine. Themes of identit

London’s rebellious trio, Dream Nails , have been at the forefront of feminist and queer punk, igniting a new wave of music and storming over those who doubt them. Having shifted their sound into a slightly more considered and nuanced direction for their upcoming debut record ( OUT ON MARSHALL RECORDS 6 FEB 2026), we can't wait to see what it has in store. This new album, ‘You Wish’ is an exploration of an undiscovered dark cave, full of insight and emotion and like always,

The last 12 months months has produced some incredible albums, from scorching debuts announcing some of the best new acts to albums cementing artists as true greats. From Indie Rock to Post Punk to Folk Pop and more, here's our countdown of our 50 favourite albums of 2025. Adult Leisure - The Things You Don't Know Yet Bristol Alt-Rockers Adult Leisure burst back onto the scene with their jazz-tinged, nostalgia-ridden debut album, ‘The Things You Don’t Know Yet’ . It’s an alb

Playing the final night of their 2025 ‘Songs for the Spine’ tour, The Royston Club took to the stage at Mountford Hall on December 13th. Having sold out every date of their UK tour this year, The Royston Club ended their performances in their home from home, Liverpool. Originally from Wrexham, the Indie band have taken the UK’s music scene by storm, playing festival after festival and heading out on an extensive run of UK and EU tour dates in 2026. Finding huge success fo

One of the standout alt. rock bands of the last decade, Wolf Alice recently released their fourth album, 'The Clearing' . The London-based band have grown from supporting small gigs in 2010, to an arena tour around the UK.  The new album, 'The Clearing' , showcases the duality of their music, ranging from the dreamlike atmosphere of 'Just Two Girls',  to the adrenaline-charged 'White Horses'.  Their songs range from intense and dramatic to delicate and eerie.  Photo Credit:

We caught Delaner at District for a headline show that felt less like another date on the calendar and more like a marker of progression. Busy from the first doors, there was a sense early on that this was a band stepping into their own space. Operating within an Indie Rock framework, Delaner blend loud, rhythm-driven arrangements with emotive songwriting and dynamic shifts, drawing from classic alternative influences while maintaining a distinctly modern edge. The band’s s

In times where music can seem commercialised and inauthentic, ‘A Different Animal’ by Dog Years opposes this entirely. There is an unapologetic rawness to the vocals and lyrics. Feelings bubble under the surface throughout the verses which are unleashed in the chorus. Pairing this with the punchy electric guitar that vibrates around your ears and entire body, combines fun and playfulness with musical power. Dog Years utilises the contrast between the quietness of the bridg

Dubinki’s new single ‘Back to Basics’ starts with nostalgic guitar and drums, reminiscent of many an early-2000s Indie tune, but they take the nostalgia and turn it into a modern insight of our wants and needs, battling against derealisation and the uncomfortable feeling of being ‘me’ .   Aside from the lyrics, ‘Back To Basics’ has a contagious, foot-tapping quality, but the lyrics take it from great to superb. Dubinski explore the feeling of wanting to be better and prac

Keyside returned to Liverpool last Friday with an exceptional sold-out headline performance at the O2 Academy  as part of their 2025 UK tour. Following a busy summer on the festival circuit, featuring BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend , and supporting the likes of The Wombats , Keyside  continue to prove themselves as one of the North West’s most exciting rising bands. Photo Credit: Marieke Macklon Supported by The Cases  and The Kowloons , both acts delivered rocking performances th