On The Rise: Jensen McRae
A timeless indie folk storyteller who will steal your literary-laced musical heart. Jensen McRae is a master at weaving vivid imagery and sharp social commentary into…
Behind the Beans: Dark Arts Coffee
Brew better. Photos by James Potter Just like our music, we enjoy coffee that is distinguished, creative and full of flavour. Enter Dark Arts, the East…
Album of the Month - February 2023
The WAEVE - The WAEVE Transgressive A dancing interplay of two unique voices merge with absorbing motorik beats, clattering found sounds and sparkling synths. All eyes…
On The Rise: Jana Horn
Abstract introspection meets artistic mysticism. One year on from the release of her debut album, Texas native Jana Horn is set to release a brand new…
Shoplifting with Lawrence
"I am attracted to commercial pop songs. I think they are the hardest to write. It's kind of easy to write an abstract…
Where I Am Now: Gaz Coombes
"...it's more important now than ever, if I'm creating something, for it to be really pure self-expression and for me not…
Shoplifting with Låpsley
"Pop used to be a dirty word and now it's celebrated and inclusive... I describe myself as a pop artist, it's…
Album of the Month - January 2023
CVC Get Real CVC Recordings Your favourite new forerunners of retro rock. Revel in the funk-filled jams, sweeping Laurel Canyon harmonies and swaggering riffs of Welsh…
On The Rise: CIVIC
Purgative, rousing rock and full-on roll. Can't wait for this one to hit your stereos. It might be winter in the Northern Hemisphere but…
Coming in Hot: 2023's Best New Music
Hotly anticipated solo works, righteous returns and new classics. It's shaping up to be an exciting year of new music with releases from the…
In Profile: De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising
"De La Soul told you the nineties were going to be very different to the eighties." Bob Stanley Psychedelic, undeniably funky and underpinned by…
In Profile: Rough Trade 2022
2022 gave us one of our busiest years ever on record, indicative of the post-pandemic gig-going gold rush, the graciousness of a myriad of masterly visiting…
Staff Picks: Best of 2022
"It could have been etched into stone or written in the stars and it would still feel like it was delicately crafted just for me.…
Album of the Month - December 2022
Leftfield This Is What We Do Virgin An immense sound to fill the most cavernous of club settings, Leftfield keep their finger on the pulse returning…
Shoplifting with NNAMDÏ
"Every song is perfect. So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings? There hasn't been a better song in the past few years.…