Seattle based Pop – Rockers , Instant Crush are the band playing at prom in an alternative 2000’s movie, shimmering with glitter and confetti yet electrifying with guitar riffs and piercing vocals. In 2024 they released their explosive debut album ‘I’M SORRY I DIDN’T BITE MY TONGUE’ and in 2026 comes the deluxe version, with three brilliant new tracks and three demos to sink our teeth into.      Deluxe addition ‘ GRUDGE’ opens the album with a surge of angst and Emo-Rock .

The Great Escape has unveiled a fresh wave of 100+ artists joining this year’s line-up, bringing emerging talent from across the globe to Brighton for the festival’s 2026 20th anniversary edition. This year’s daily highlights have also been revealed, spotlighting the artists set to make a major impact across the four-day festival, alongside the introduction of new TGE Wristband Rewards, offering exclusive perks and discounts for attendees across participating Brighton venues

BBC 6 Music Festival 2026 saw a weekend packed full of some of the most exciting breakthrough acts such as Mandy, Indiana as well as Indie legends like Bloc Party. However, our favourite moment of the festival was the reappearance of Leed's Post-Punk troubadours Yard Act who filled out The Pink Room at YES for a thunderous and experimental return. Yard Act // BBC 6 MUSIC Firstly, it has to be said what a treat it is to see one of the countries biggest and best Indie/Alte

Balancing Act  are back with ‘ Who’ve You Come As Part 2’ , which picks up straight where its predecessor, the group's debut album left off last October and it has undoubtedly been worth the wait. As per their namesake, they have proven once again their musical versatility and ability to combine influences from several different genres seamlessly. This iteration showcases a more confident, seductive version of the group, as all they needed to do was amplify everything that ma

Hailing from Toronto, visionary band Ace of Wands  released their latest single, ‘Black River’ , on March 25 th . Written during the COVID lockdown, the song is immersive and unique, reflecting the complexities of life at the time.  The band’s identification with the Dream Rock genre is thoroughly reflected in the essence of their latest single. Inspired by an eclectic mix of artists, including Kate Bush  and Nirvana , Ace of Wands have a truly unique and constantly evolving

Last week, Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid took over Manchester Academy to showcase her new infectious 2025 album 'There's Always More That I Could Say' . Her notable confidence and comfortability in the spotlight let the connection between herself and her audience prevail, driving an energetic set that underscored her undeniable enjoyment and on-stage prowess.  Photo Credit: Paul Lang // @paullangphotographer She kicked off her set with ‘I’ll Always Be Your Girl’ , the op

Where have all the goths in Liverpool gone? The punks, the queer kids, the ones that used to hang out by the courts, or around the museum? They’re here, in Outpost, a sticky backroom thick with gig posters and synth, seeing the very best of Liverpool’s local bands.  The first wave of fabric draped gig goers are here to see The Nocturnal , a gothic swirl of Siouxsie vocals and Cure covers. They’re volatile, with safety pins stringing together their lines of synth and shimmerin

Over the last 5 years, Better Joy , the project of Bria Keely , has gradually stoked the flames of Manchester’s indie scene. Introspective and emotionally raw lyrics have crafted a unique sound that lies somewhere between The Strokes  and Phoebe Bridgers . The final few months of last year saw the release of her second EP ‘at dusk’, shortly followed by a tour announcement with a run of dates across the UK and Ireland. BOOT caught up with her at her hometown show in the iconic

Georgia Johnson  headlined a sold out show at ARCHIVE in Liverpool on Thursday night, taking to the stage after four other excellent artists from a range of genres had warmed up the crowd. Accompanied by a cellist/banjo player, drummer, lead guitarist, bassist and trumpet player, Georgia Johnson and her band captivated the room at the cosy and intimate venue, but you could easily imagine them selling out much larger venues with their dazzling stage presence. Georgia was clea