Photo by Craig J Simmonds Media Glaswegian indie-rock legends, Travis, have had a busy 2024. The band released their 10th studio album, “L.A. Times”, which became their highest charting album in 23 years when it reached Number 2 in the Summer. They played a string of festival dates and supported The Killers on their UK […]
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Foals frontman, Yannis Philippakis, debuted his solo project this year. The EP, “Lagos Paris London”, was created in collaboration with the late Tony Allen. With only five songs and clocking in at just over twenty-one minutes, it’s hard to imagine how this will lend itself to a full gig in a larger venue. Anyone expecting […]
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It is impossible to think of a more zeitgeist-capturing concert in 2024 than Charli XCX’s tour. Her most recent album, “BRAT”, is an era-defining masterpiece which took over popular culture when released earlier this year. From remixes with your favourite popstars, every brand apparently having a ‘brat summer’, Kamala Harris’ use of the album title in her […]
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Courteeners have played Birmingham’s O2 Academy on each of their last five visits to thecity. This time around, the Manchester indie band finally take the leap to the arena at fivetimes the capacity. Of course, Liam Fray and co. are no strangers to large audiences. They regularly pack outmain stage fields at festivals such as […]
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PVRIS are gearing up for a big 2025. They will be co-headlining the Thursday night of 2000 Trees Festival alongside Irish rap group, Kneecap. They will be releasing a new mixtape which features and was crafted by all female, non-binary, and queer personnel, including engineers, producers, and featured artists. Notable features include LIGHTS, Tommy Genesis, Alice Longyu-Gao, Mothica, Uffie, and Sizzy […]
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PET NEEDS have announced a new album ‘Kind of Acoustic’. Due for release on 24th January 2025, the release is fronted by ‘The Burning Building’, its lead single, which is out now. A special acoustic album, their upcoming release comprises 12 tracks in total, with 4 songs taken from each of their 3 albums to […]
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LIDO Festival, the newest addition to London’s summer calendar, is coming to Victoria Park in June 2025. They have announced the inaugural headliner for Saturday 7 June: Jamie xx. He will be joined by a specially curated line-up featuring collaborators Romy, Panda Bear, and John Glacier, alongside acclaimed artists Arca, Sampha, DJ Gigola, Shy One, Wookie, and livwutang. Adding to the bill, Jamie brings his celebrated […]
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We absolutely love The Maccabees and were at their very emotional farewell show at Alexandra Palace in 2017. We are thrilled that they have reformed and will be headlining London’s All Points East Festival in 2024. The band have curated the supporting line-up which already includes stellar contemporaries like Bombay Bicycle Club and The Cribs […]
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No artist has appeared to work harder to shake off their early audience than Ben Howard. The English singer-songwriter enjoyed enormous success with his 2011 debut, “Every Kingdom”. It achieved triple-platinum status in the UK and saw Ben nominated for the Mercury Prize, win two BRIT Awards and play to one of the largest crowds […]
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It might be difficult for some of us to accept but The Go! Team’s debut LP, “Thunder, Lightning, Strike”, is 20 years old. To celebrate its anniversary, they are playing the Mercury Prize-nominated album in full on a tour which includes a stop at The Marble Factory. It is hard to imagine a better record […]
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