The Barcelona singer turning queer feelings, raw emotion, and real-life contradictions into bold, atmospheric soundtracks for anyone living life a little too intensely. Barcelona-based artist Claudia Allmang  describes her music in the simplest, sharpest terms: “I make lesbian music.”  But behind that playful declaration sits a universe of contrasts —softness and seduction, euphoria and pain, politics and instinct all colliding inside her sound. For Claudia,  intimacy doesn’t

“This is my favourite show, I’m having so much fun,” Sunday (1994)’s lead vocalist Paige Turner announced mid-set, as she moved towards the her bandmate, guitarist Lee Newell. It’s hard to fathom that the LA-based dream-pop group’s first single only came out last year, judging by the size and devotion of the crowd that filled EartH Theatre on Thursday night. Fresh off a very successful run of European dates and a summer on the UK festival circuit, the band returned to London

Isle of Wight natives Wet Leg are back on the road, touring the UK and EU until 27 November in celebration of their new album ‘Moisturizer’ . Kicking off their run at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday, 13th November, the group showcased their growth and delivered one of their strongest shows to date. After two openers and a long build-up, anticipation in the room was high. Anyone who has seen Wet Leg before knows they never shy away from giving their all. Lead singe

Barcelona’s Razzmatazz was already alive with anticipation long before Lauren Spencer-Smith stepped on stage, thanks to her pre-show...

Once again, Charleville-Mézières turned into a global music hub from 14th to 17th August, with the 19th edition of Cabaret Vert delivering four days of heat, sweat, and surprises to the green heart of the Ardennes, and welcoming over 100,000 festival-goers. 

Bristol Downs took centre stage for another successful edition of Forwards Bristol, a two-day festival filled with music, art and a...

Dorset’s We Out Here Festival was back again this year for its 6 th  edition, a 4-day outing celebrating soul, jazz, hip-hop, house and...

All Points East returned for its 6th edition in the iconic Victoria Park last weekend, with two days celebrating the best in R&B, dance and electronic music. On Saturday, 16 August, Cleo Sol, Chronixx and SAULT headlined with their groundbreaking production Provenance in its first-ever festival slot, while Sunday, 17 August, saw electronic music veterans Chase & Status turn Victoria Park into the biggest club night in town.

We Out Here Festival Day 1 Photos

Forwards Bristol Festival is returning for its 2025 edition, on Saturday 23rd August and Sunday 24th August, and this time around, it’s set to be bigger and bolder than ever. The festival, held at Bristol Downs, aims to present “high quality, diverse and heritage music acts alongside emerging artists from Bristol & beyond”, and serves as a love letter to the city, heralded as one of the most prolific music capitals in the UK.

Have you ever found your mind drifting to Ethel Cain’s debut album ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ , and mused on who is the boy she dreams of a...

It’s hard to believe there was a time when we couldn’t dance freely in a sweaty room. As artists tried to emulate the feeling of being at...

Alessi Rose just opened the door to her inner world and let us watch. With ‘Voyeur’, her third EP released on July 25, the Derby-born artist invites listeners into her most exposed, intricate project yet. Raw, witty, and emotionally disarming, the eight-track EP captures the moment when bedroom poetry meets full-throttle pop stardom, without ever letting go of the chaos that got her here.

Do you ever hear a song and feel yourself transported? The type of music that pulls you into a different place, or feels like a backtrack to the film of your life? I do. All the time. And, because I can’t help but romanticise everything around me, I’ve spent a significant amount of time listening to every song possible and daydreaming about how I’d fit them into the soundtrack of a film.

Almost overnight in 2010, five kids discovered on the X-Factor took the world completely by storm, evolving into arguably one of the most successful and most revered boy bands of all time. In five years, the band put out five albums, embarked on four major world tours, and sold over 70 million records globally, with six songs surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. The world fell in love with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne, all of wh

At its core, horror is all about suspense: our deepest psychological fears subverting expectations, leaving you wondering what’s lurking behind the next corner. Those are just some of the aspects we love about them, but have you ever thought about the very sounds that create those unnerving feelings? The inner workings behind every tick and light tread? And, can you think of your favourite scary movie and the role of its music score in your choice?  

After four years away from the spotlight, Lorde's new album ‘ Virgin ’ makes a bold and exciting comeback, packing a punch in just 34...

All Things Go, the quintessential music festival for the girls, gays, and theys, returns to Columbia, Maryland, New York City, and even Toronto (for the very first time!) this fall. With yet another hugely impressive lineup, the Sonic Hub team is counting down the days to return and cover this iconic East Coast festival.

To celebrate the release of her new single ‘Butterflies’ ,  London-based independent singer-songwriter Ivana June took the stage at indie...

“I’m working on convincing myself that if something I release doesn’t perform as expected, it’s not my fault. I make music because it makes me feel good. After all, I like sharing pieces of myself with others. But expecting too much takes away the spontaneity,” states Ludovica Massidda— or Luvi!, for those who follow her music — as we catch up about her newly released single, ‘Su Tinder’.

Concluding her GUTS World Tour this month, Olivia Rodrigo brought her best pop-rock princess energy to her two rescheduled Manchester tour dates at the Co-op Live arena.

It’s Sabrina’s world, and we’re all just living in it. With an all-women-led lineup, Sabrina Carpenter’s second headlining day at BST Hyde Park felt like a fun, carefree, heart-shaped night out with 65,000 of your besties.

Cowboy boots, hair bows, bandanas, camera, action — these were the essentials for Noah Kahan’s BST Hyde Park’s sold-out headlining...

Do you remember your first heartbreak? You certainly do, but if you don’t, pop princess Olivia Rodrigo will make sure to remind you, and so will all of her mates. London’s BST Hyde Park kicked off on Friday, 27th June, on a whopping 65k-people sold-out day, and the day was for the girls™, unbridled angst, the colour purple and dancing in the grass with your friends.

Irish quartet Florence Road have recently released their debut EP ‘Fall Back’, a new 5-track indie-rock project. The group, formed by four childhood best friends from Wicklow, Ireland, who found community via the posting of covers on TikTok, has steadily become a much-beloved act over the past few months. ‘Fall Back’ is the combination of this palpable love and the group’s immense talent.

With the words “I’m a real bad girl but a real good kisser,” Reneé Rapp ushered in her new era with breathy talk-singing, classically trashy-pop lyrics, and a catchy beat, supported by intense electric guitar. 

Lido Festival’s first edition in London has rooted itself as a daring and fun new edition to the UK summer festival landscape. Giving headlining artists the space, opportunity, and time to curate cohesive and genre-aligned lineups shows that when the status quo is shaken up, magic happens - until next year!

Miley Cyrus’ newest studio album, Something Beautiful, released this past May, marks an evolution in the singer’s artistry, blending sonic experimentation with personal lyricism. Exploring themes of love, loss, healing and transformation, this new body of work is accompanied by a visual film that demonstrates there is beauty amidst the chaos.

Celeste at Lido Festival

Olivia Lunny at Lido Festival

Wasia Project at Lido Festival

Fresh on the scene, Huddersfield based indie quartet Long Island are set to make huge waves this summer playing numerous festivals including Truck, Y Not & Isle of Wight and have released their new single “sweet song” just in time for you to be obsessed for when summer comes around. 

Lucy Dacus writes music for people who are told their whole lives that they think and feel too much, too big, or too deeply. And she doesn’t just see them, she’s one of them. That’s what makes her so great.

The second day of LIDO Festival was living proof that if you look closely at the world around you, you’ll likely find a reason to lose yourself to dance. Oh, and of course, that despite rain or shine, London will never hang up its dancing shoes.

After the storm comes a calm, or rather, after a dreary winter, comes festival season. Summer festivals have officially kicked off this month, and there's a new kid on the block – LIDO Festival. Held in Victoria Park, the 2-weekend festival is already making waves in the UK music festival scene.

On May 21st, Irish indie-pop quartet Modernlove. turned Frankfurt’s tiny venue Nachtleben into a sweaty, vibrant celebration of music and energy. Frankfurt showed up, sang loud, and danced harder and Modernlove. gave it right back.

Every May, across Brighton, numerous venues and promoters unite to put on The Great Escape festival. First held in 2006, the yearly...

Few bands seem to stick out in the upcoming indie rock scene as Maslow does. A new and upcoming band based in Manchester, currently...

There is something so striking and iconic about how an artist delves further into passion for their craft by meticulously curating an...

Molly Grace is here to claim the title of the lesbian pop princess. The Boston-born musician took the stage at the Atlantis in Washington DC

Performing her first show in Manchester in 2 years, Sabrina Carpenter stunned audiences as she brought her Short ‘N’ Sweet tour to the Co-Op

Iñigo Quintero ’s rise in Spanish pop has been unexpected and fast-moving. His song Si no estás  became a surprise hit, topping Spotify’s...

Are free gigs sustainable for the industry?  If you have heard of Will Varley , the English folk musician and singer-songwriter, you’ll...

Sometimes an artist comes along with a story so real that it feels like they’re speaking directly to you. That’s exactly the vibe you get...

Amelia Day is bringing the timeless sound, comforting acoustic instrumentation, and poetic storytelling of folk rock music from a lesbian...

The music video for Lucy Dacus’ newest single, “Best Guess,” broke the internet this week for both good and not-so-good reasons.

Fløre , the alt-pop artist from Germany, brought her first-ever headline tour to Frankfurt, turning the venue into an intimate and deeply...

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a revival of electronic music with genres such as techno and classic house, and thanks to the...