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:

Danny’s Always Late had the whole scene of Artefact bouncing and anticipating their every note. The four piece drags you into a sphere of Shoegaze, Indie and a fresh new take on Punk, curating a vibrant and luscious new sound. The quartet has such unwavering energy and immersive music that you feel a part of the musical experience they take you for. Photo Credit: Thea Radford They begin their set with ‘Drunk Kisses’, their skilled techniques and textured sound comes across

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