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! TERE! TERE! has officially arrived on the Rock scene. Her debut album ‘NO MORE MANNERS’ is a roaring success from start to finish and demonstrates the young artist’s already mature sound. Hailing from Spain, she studied music in Liverpool and released the album at just 20 years old. Pairing a classic Grunge sound with vocals that are akin to Olivia Rodr

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

Iona Luke’s poetic and honest lyricism takes the form of a comfort blanket of relatability through her latest single ‘Existential’. An authentic vulnerability shines through her angelic vocals as she illustrates the complexities of identity, and the entrapment that can accompany this. Photo Credit: Daisy Dickinson Throughout the track, the notion of being stuck in a cycle is prevalent both lyrically and instrumentally, as we are faced with purposeful bleak and repetitive guit

Kick-ass Australian Rock star Courtney Barnett returns from a five-year album hiatus with ‘Creature of Habit’. The album is strong, showcasing Barnett’s signature deadpan delivery and witty lyricism throughout. While it stays rooted in her Indie Rock foundations, there are subtle shifts in texture and influence, with country-tinged flourishes woven into the mix. The record moves comfortably between punchy guitar-driven tracks and more melancholic, stripped-back ballads, showi

This month saw the highly-anticipated sophomore release from Alt-Pop princess Holly Humberstone. Despite its pessimistic title, ‘Cruel World’ is undeniably Humberstone’s most confident, polished release to date. Across its tracklist, she builds an almost ethereal, fictional landscape that moves effortlessly between forward momentum and a lingering trance of vulnerability and yearning. Photo Credit: Silken Weinberg The album starts with the interlude ‘So It Starts…’, which se

Enter Shikari are back with a surprise release album, ‘Lose Your Self’, announced to be dropping at midnight at their intimate gig at Satan’s Hollow in Manchester. The four-piece have been looking back on where they first started, discussing their first ever Manchester show as “the first sense we got that something was happening”. We see through the album they haven’t forgotten their Electronicore roots, using it to push their frustration over the lack of connection growing e

Lime Garden are back with their fresh album ‘Maybe Not Tonight’, spilling out energy and revitalising the spirit of Indie music. The release is the successive album to the band’s debut ‘One More Thing’. The band have evidently kept the momentum going in a fusion of lively vocals, and energetic instrumentation. The album holds its four singles within the first five spots on the album, with each packing its own powerful punch. ‘23’ expertly establishes the feel of the record,

Fresh from signing with REX RECS, Isle of Wight's alternative trio UGLY OZO are gearing up for their sophomore EP (OUT MAY 1ST). Led by the creative vision of Jessica Baker, UGLY OZO deal with all the angst-ridden trials and tribulations of a young-adult life. There's tinges of American teen drama with a gritty Indie-Alt texture. They swith between introspective melancholia and punchy expressions laced with angst, chaos, love and longing. Their upcoming EP 'dive' confronts li

Scott Quinn’s latest single, ‘Overdrawn’, is vulnerable and quietly comforting, exploring the difficult truth that love alone isn’t always enough to sustain a relationship. As the third release from his upcoming debut album, the track places the singer-songwriter’s talent for lyricism and storytelling at the forefront, balancing empathy with poignant observation. Opening with a moving piano sequence, ‘Overdrawn’ initially feels hopeful, with Scott Quinn’s vocals taking centre

Although Manchester's Brit-Pop Indie legends James have been playing for over 40 years, we knew they would still have a few tricks up their sleeve ready to make the gig a standout performance. The hype for the show started hours before they came on, with hundreds flocked outside the stadium wearing James ’ signature daisy on t-shirts, hats, hoodies and bags. Despite the overarching nostalia of the night, there were people of all ages queuing at every entrance, speaking to the