Indie
Track: Lisbon-based band pôt-pot return with glittering new single ‘S3xtape’ ahead of debut album release.
Lisbon-based Irish quintet pôt-pot follow up last month’s single ‘WRSW’, covered here by Backseat Mafia, with new single ‘S3xtape’. Of course it’s not written like that but given the tender sensibilities of the faceless corporations in charge, we are loathe to fog up their glasses with anything vaguely considered lewd or risque. But regardless of the …
Track: Jordan Laser Shares “Holiday”, A Slow-Burning Alt-Pop Cut
Longing, solitude, and 90s textures—Jordan Laser’s Holiday invites you in.
News: Genesis Owusu To Premiere New Songs In Intimate In-The-Round Opera House Shows
Genesis Owusu will preview new material at a two-night Sydney Opera House residency this September.
Live Review: Tramlines 2025 – Sheffield’s Shining Moment
Photo Credits: Phil Jon Photography / Jason Siddall Photography Tramlines 2025 cemented its status as one of the UK’s most beloved inner-city festivals with a weekend full of euphoric moments, hometown pride, and genre-spanning brilliance. Held once again at Hillsborough Park, the event brought together legends, local heroes, and rising stars for a sun-drenched, feel-good …
Live Review: Pulp Electrify Tramlines with Hits, Heart and Hometown Pride.
Tramlines Festival 2025 saw Sheffield favourites Pulp return for a long-overdue appearance—and what a homecoming it was. Taking the main stage in front of a sold-out crowd, Pulp delivered a powerhouse performance that effortlessly blended their biggest hits with bold new material, proving they’re as relevant as ever. Opening with “Spike Island” from their 2025 …
Track: Billianne releases new single Memories ahead of debut album
Memories is the latest song from Canadian singer-songwriter Billianne, taken from her debut album Modes of Transportation, out August 15.
Track: Silverchair’s Tomorrow gets a new voice through Eliza Hull’s haunting cover
A new chapter: Eliza Hull signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing
Track: Fabulous Dreams follow up their debut single with ‘Measured By Mess’ – a glorious hip swinging dreamy pop delight.
New indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams follow up last month’s delicious debut single ‘Strange Incantations’ (see my review here) with new track ‘Measured By Mess’, and things are just getting better. ‘Measure By Mess’ kicks off with a swagger, high strutting and proud before the soft gliding velvet female vocals of Lauren Crew layers sweet honey over …
Track: The Valery Trails unveil new track, the nostalgic and anthemic ‘First Kiss’ ahead of new album ‘Winter Palace.
Following their return single ‘Everything Is Temporary’ last month (see my review here), Meanjin/Brisbane trio The Valery Trails are back with another jangly slice of joy on the poignant nostalgic track ‘First Kiss’. Songwriter Andrew Bowers says of the track: I wrote the song as an ode to young obsession carried by a raucous soundtrack that …
News: Reading and Leeds Festival Preview
Kicking off in less than a month, Reading & Leeds 2025 is set to define the sound, energy, and spirit of the year. With Friday day tickets for Reading now sold-out, the UK’s most anticipated festival weekend (21st–24th August) continues to raise the bar, with an era-defining lineup led by headliners Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring …