IDLES return to Bristol this summer for a long-awaited homecoming like no other. Taking over Queen Square on August 1st and 2nd, the band’s only UK headline shows of 2025 promise to be a seismic celebration—not just for fans, but for the city itself. These outdoor gigs mark the first major live music events at […]
Continue ReadingNEW MUSIC: Poptones – “Say Something Now”
Danish experimental rock trio Poptones have just released “Say Something Now”, the second single from their upcoming album Pure, out September 26th via Happy Metal Records. The track was created from an improvised session shaped by a custom UNO-based composition game. Check out the visualiser below:
Continue ReadingNEWS: The Last Dinner Party drop new single and announce second album
The Last Dinner Party are one of the big break through bands of recent years. Their debut album, “Prelude to Ecstasy”, went straight to Number 1 in the UK last year. Today, they have shared details of their second album, “From the Pyre”, which is due for release on 17th October and is available to […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Kneecap announce 2025 Tour
Following electrifying performances at Glastonbury and 2000 Trees, Kneecap have announced their biggest run of shows across Scotland, England and Wales. The shows will take place in November 2025 and will follow their enormous Wembley Arena show (18th September). Tickets are on sale from Friday 18th July but you can sign up to a pre-sale […]
Continue Reading15 Acts Not To Miss at 2000 Trees Festival
2000 Trees Festival is almost upon us. It goes without saying that there a bunch of unmissable acts at the top of the bill but here are our recommendations for the rest of the weekend. Hunny Buzz – NEU Stage, 10.30am Saturday VENUS GRRRLS – NEU Stage, 5.00pm Friday Hyphen – NEU Stage, 5.00pm Thursday […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Turnstile announce UK & Europe tour following hit Glastonbury performance
Turnstile‘s performance on the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival this year received rave reviews both from people in the crowd and those watching at home. They have now announced a string of UK and Europe shows including a huge gig at London’s Alexandra Palace on 5th November. The announcement follows the release of their 4th […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: For Those I Love announces new album and UK Tour
Like many, we are huge fans of For Those I Love‘s 2021 debut album. His Courtyard Theatre show was incredible and we have been holding out hope for more. The second album, “Carving The Stone”, will be released on 8th August and the Dublin producer and songwriter will play a string of UK shows in […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Mabel announces intimate Right On Time tour dates
BRIT-Award winning singer/songwriter, Mabel, drops her self-titled mixtape on July 25th. She appears to be returning to a more stripped-back approach to her music and we are here for it. Today, Mabel announces her Right on Time tour of the UK. She will play Bristol Thekla (November 3), Manchester Club Academy (November 5) and London […]
Continue ReadingPREVIEW: 2000 Trees Festival 2025
2000 Trees Festival is just around the corner. This is one of our favourite festivals in the world; super friendly, expertly curated and exceptionally well-organised. We have spent many years going on about how ridiculously good this festival is and, each year, more and more people are finding out for themselves. So, what makes ‘Trees’ […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Even more acts added to 2000 Trees line-up
Somehow, this year’s 2000 Trees Festival line-up just keeps growing. Trash Boat, Cloud Nothings, Split Chain, and Calva Louise are surprise new additions to an already stacked lineup. We’ve seen 3 of those before and can verify that they are all brilliant live bands. The festival have also launched their own app for the first […]
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