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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Liverpool Sound City 2025
Liverpool's annual showcase of new music took over the city centre once again this May, with a line up that featured a mix of local...

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May 9


LIVE REVIEW: Sounds From The Other City 2025
It’s 2:34pm on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Salford and the party of the year is just about to get underway. Much-loved new music festival...
Alex Nuttall
May 9


London Shoegazers Hazy Waters release new single 'Overdose'!
London based shoegazers Hazy Waters release new single ‘ Overdose’ . The band describe the song as one ”about that kind of love that...
Bryn Evans
May 8


New alternative music and arts festival OUTER WAVES arrives in Liverpool this May!
Liverpool’s new boundary-pushing, alternative music and arts festival, OUTER WAVES , has revealed its full lineup ahead of its debut on ...

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May 7


INTERVIEW W/ BIG SPECIAL: "They gave us the confidence to be the band we wanted to be!"
The debut record 'Post Industrial Hometown Blues' by Black Country duo BIG SPECIAL was one of our favourites from 2024. The pair have...
Fred Roberts
May 6


ALBUM REVIEW: Um, Jennifer? - Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark
New York indie duo, Um, Jennifer? , bring their tongue in cheek, punk-esq indie to LP format with their blistering debut album ‘Um Comma...
Fred Roberts
May 6


ALBUM REVIEW: Prima Queen - The Prize
The day that 'Prima Queen' released their debut album 'The Prize' was a bad day for any downstairs neighbours. It is bouncy, and just...
Esme Morgan-Jones
May 6


Manchester Indie newcomers People Person release powerful single 'Footing'!
The overwhelming feeling in life when you are trying not to lose your step, while everything around you is changing - your job, friends,...
Beatrice Wright
May 6


Dutch Indie Pop songwriter Judy Blank releases new single 'Killing Time'
Dutch sensation Judy Blank is the refreshing dose of summer spirit that everyone’s been waiting for. Her single ‘Killing Time’ captures...

Charlotte Jolley
May 6


American synth-duo Child Seat return with retro banger 'Heart To Heart'!
‘Heart To Heart’ is an immediate banger from Child Seat . 80s Synth-Rock meets Goldfrapp meets something entirely original from the LA...
Cormac O'Carroll
May 6


Discover the moody Post-Punk of French outfit Lanes!
With their new single ‘It’s been great’ French Post-Punk band Lanes serve up a track that combines New Wave inspired influences with...
Alex Nuttall
May 2


INTERVIEW W/ Prima Queen: "It’s like having a secret you’ve been holding on to for years"!
Trans-atlantic Indie-Pop duo Prima Queen is a project built with friendship. Their spellbinding melodies, poignant songwriting and soft,...

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Apr 30


Discover the vibrant Indie Pop of Canada's Born Ruffians!
Canadian four-piece Born Ruffians have just released their new single ‘ Athena’, which derives from upcoming ninth album ‘ Beauty’s ...
Bryn Evans
Apr 30


Discover the coming of age contemplations of American Indie songwriter Laila Smith!
American Singer /songwriter Lalia Smith has released her sophomore single ‘ Diorama’ , a mere month after her debut ‘ The most...
Bryn Evans
Apr 30


New Noise: April 2025
From energetic Indie newcomers and album teasers to punchy Art-Rock singles and debut EPs, here's a roundup of some of our favourite new...

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Apr 26


Discover the 90s Alt-Rock sounds of New Jersey's Royal Blush
Gifting listeners with another nostalgic taste of Alt-Rock flavour is Royal Blush with their new release ‘Cherry Cola’ . The track’s...
Cormac O'Carroll
Apr 24


Discover the breathless Art-Punk excitement of Man/Woman/Chainsaw!
There is alway a moment in life where you have to make a decision, no planning, no forethought, a strange, breathless decision. This is...
Esme Morgan-Jones
Apr 24


Liverpool songwriter Miles Temp releases spellbinding single 'Before You'!
You have just moved cities, you meet a boy around a bonfire that you were on the fence about going to anyway, and you end up oversharing...
Esme Morgan-Jones
Apr 24


LIVE REVIEW: Record Store Day 2025 in Liverpool
This year's Record Store Day saw the usual mile-long queues outside Liverpool's record stores as vinyl fanatics eagerly await access...

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Apr 21


LIVE REVIEW: Sunny Side Up Fest 2025
Manchester is overflowing with music; shops seem to use gig announcements for wallpaper, adverts for bass players are scattered around...
Esme Morgan-Jones
Apr 20
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