One Night in Heaven with MUNA - Review Kicking off their three-night residency at the legendary queer nightclub, Heaven in London, MUNA demonstrated why their fanbase keeps growing with every album cycle.

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We compiled a list of our favourite releases from May as well as some exciting concerts happening in June!

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Last Wednesday, Sala But turned into something far more than just a concert venue, it became the setting for a truly unforgettable farewell. On what promises to be his final tour, Edwyn Collins delivered a night full of nostalgia, warmth, and timeless music that reminded everyone why his songs still mean so much. From the emotional performance of “Running Away from Myself” to the beautiful moment when his son, joined him on stage to perform “Gorgeous George” together, every s

We compiled a list of our favourite releases from April as well as some exciting concerts happening in May! Songs our team loved: Holly Humberstone - ‘Blue Dream’ Sesame Girl - ‘Superstar’ Olivia Rodrigo - ‘drop dead’ pôt-pot - ‘Changing/Presure’ Mae Muller - ‘Tell You That’ Arlo Parks - ‘Jetta’ Tomorrow Woman - ‘Ultrasound’ itcallsme i - ‘UGLY’ Nxdia - ‘Lovemesick’ Concerts in May: Leonie Biney -The Blue Basement, 1/5 Juliet Ivy - The Lower Third, 1/5 Nxdia - Colours Hoxton,

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There is a specific kind of magic that happens when an artist returns to the place where their songs were born. For CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson), that place is Paris. Taking the stage at the historic Le Trianon on April 2nd, the Irish pop icon didn’t just deliver a show, she hosted a homecoming that felt like a chaotic, beautiful, and deeply personal exchange between an artist and her "second home." Early in the set, CMAT opened up about her deep connection to the city

We compiled a list of our favourite releases from March as well as some exciting concerts happening in April! Songs our team loved: Essence Martins - 'Please, Don't Wake Me' Muna - 'So What' Slayyyter - 'GAS STATION' Jim Legacy - "idk idk' Lava La Rue - 'GIRL IS A KNIFE' Dua Saleh - "I Do, I Do' Veps - 'If I Was A Mother' Liz Lawrence - 'Black Ulysses' Florence Road - 'Hanging Out To Dry' Concerts in April: Holly Humberstone - 02 Shepherds Bush, 2/4 Sinéad Harnett - Freight B

Part of her Honeymoon in a Motel tour, Eileen Alister’s Barcelona stop felt intimate in a way that doesn’t usually happen at this scale. The room locked in early and stayed there, no big theatrics or distractions. Just her presence carrying the set from start to finish. Her sound lives in contrast: soft, then sharp, with emotional, sometimes heavy lyrics about love and growing up, cut through with a clean pop edge that keeps everything moving. It never drags, never overreac

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Del Water Gap returned to London’s Roundhouse on March 17th 2026 performing a sold-out headline show at the iconic North London venue – a full-circle moment after previously playing the venue with Girl In Red a few years ago. The American singer-songwriter, whose real name is Samuel Holden Jaffe, is currently on his "Chasing The Chimera" world tour, celebrating his latest album, released in November 2025.

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Laufey turned The O2 Arena into her own jazz club on the 9th March 2026; her second sold out night at The O2 as part of her A Matter Of Time tour. The tour was filled to the brim with dancing, bunny ears, and felt crowns, and was dubbed “the most laid back big gig” some of the attendees had “ever been to” (- Chloe Green, attendee). This laid back vibe started with Alice Phoebe Lou as Laufey’s opener. With a set full of upbeat songs and lyrics to get the crowd waving their

There’s something special about witnessing an artist step into their biggest moment yet. And that’s exactly what we got to see on Sunday evening as Asha Banks took the stage at The Roundhouse for her largest headline show to date.

‘Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally’, the singer’s fourth and latest album, is proof of what happens when an artist is finally sure of their craft and creativity. Eclectic at its core, this is an album that feels both nonchalant and intentional in equal measure.

On her debut album ‘why do i get out of bed?’ London-based singer-songwriter Emilia Tarrant turns inward, tracing the emotions that shape her daily life. The statement reflects the record’s confessional core, showcasing Tarrant’s strength as a storyteller as she transforms day-to-day struggles with mental health, relationships, and friendships into intimate, pop-infused narratives. The record preserves the raw honesty that has defines her work.

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On Saturday night, March 7, Bárbara Tinoco brought the show that previously filled Lisbon’s MEO Arena to the North of Portugal, taking over Super Bock Arena, in Porto, for an emotional yet energetic night.

‘Her Flowers’, the hauntingly beautiful song by singer-songwriter Liv Bloore was released today and we can’t get enough. The deeply melancholic indie tune carries metaphors of love and loss, blending nostalgia and self assurance. The musician explored the beauty of girlhood mixed with the fragility in relationships through soft vocals and introspective lyrics and we were lucky to have Liv explain more of her inspiration for this song.

We compiled a list of our favourite releases from February as well as some exciting concerts happening in March!

Indie rocker Miles Kane brought his sixth studio album 'Sunlight In The Shadows', released in October 2025, to North London’s Roundhouse on January 30th 2026. The English musician, best known as the co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Arctic Monkeys‘ Alex Turner, commanded the stage, holding the audience in the palm of his hand throughout the night. Kane clearly knows how to put on a show and his performance at the Roundhouse once again proved exactly that.

We compiled a list of our favourite releases from January as well as some exciting concerts happening in February!

Each year brings the unexpected when it comes to music. Small artists become household names, fresh tracks and sounds dominate the charts and hearts of listeners, and new albums defy and challenge the norms of the music industry. 2025 saw the dawn of some of our favorite new musicians, songs, and albums, and we here at Sonic Hub just have to share them with you! Here are our top 10 songs of 2025, in no particular order. TRUE BELIEVER, HAYLEY WILLIAMS “True Believer” is Hayle

There’s something quietly magnetic about Astruso — the solo project of Giuseppe, a Sardinian artist born in 1999, whose music captures the delicate balance between fragility and strength. His songs feel like late-night confessions whispered through layers of intimate vocals and shimmering guitars, each one carrying the weight of emotions that are too complex for words alone. The name Astruso, which means “complicated” or “hard to understand” in Italian, was one Giuseppe chose

Beth McCarthy headlining O2 Kentish Town Forum, November 30th 2025, supported by CATTY

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

On the 25th of November 2025, over halfway through his Stella Artour (yes named after the drink), Arthur Hill lit up Chalk Venue in Brighton with his incredible set and lots of ‘Dad dancing’. Opening for Hill was Benjamin Steer, along with his guitarist Luke and drummer Marco. Steer’s “2nd time in Brighton” was not one to forget, with his fantastic set and music style that one could describe as being a combination between Alec Benjamin and Shawn Mendes. Self-describing his mu

From the release of the much-awaited EP ‘Voyeur’ to two high-profile opening slots for Tate McRae and Dua Lipa and a current EU/UK tour, 2025 has certainly been a rose-tinted year for singer-songwriter Alessi Rose. Whilst her upward trajectory is easily chartered online by means of a deeply dedicated fanbase, seeing it live as Rose took the stage at Brighton Dome for her first ever Brighton show made it all the more electrifying. The crowd arrived decked in the ‘Voyeur’ theme

“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

It’s official: hard life are back. The indie-pop band, formerly known as easy life, returned to the stage on Tuesday (28 October 2025) at O2 Academy Leeds for the first night of their ‘Onion Tour’, marking the start of a new era and the release of their third studio album. Leeds was stop number one of seven, and the Sonic Hub team was there to witness the comeback in full force. Opening the night was rising UK songwriter Woody, who delivered an emotionally charged set of Mk.g

Small venues make everything feel more intimate, and as the blue-tinted lights of Hoxton Hall flooded the room, you could feel the excitement in the air as the crowd waited patiently for Oregon native Alec Duckart, also known as Searows, to take the stage. To warm up the chilly air, Hetta Falzon lulled the audience with a beautiful marriage of pop and jazz, singing about not fitting in, comparing oneself to peers, and struggling with anxiety. It was the perfect start to the

The digital world stopped in its tracks when Taylor Swift dropped the razor-sharp ‘Actually Romantic’, seemingly aimed at her contemporary Charli XCX. From lyric dissections to think pieces arguing it missed the mark, the track sparks a timely question: how did the diss track become such a defining feature of pop? And do we secretly need a little gossip to make it through the mundane? Full feature at the link in bio.

When Lola Young collapsed onstage last month, the reaction online told its own story. Beneath the polite messages wishing her well was an undercurrent of anger: people frustrated at only getting half a show, worrying about future cancellations, and even criticising her for needing a break. Why do we lash out when a concert is cancelled? And why do we blame performers, particularly young women, for health conditions they largely cannot control?

Sonic Hub was back at All Things Go this year, and though the sun was far too hot for the end of September, the weekend was stacked with impressive performances from both smaller and well-established artists. From Rachel Chinouriri to Doechii, here are some of our favourite performances of the weekend.

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

The Toronto-based four-piece — Jordan and Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel — embark on an eleven-track emotional roller coaster, plunging headfirst into exploring not only the highs and lows, but the chaotic messiness of love and loss. Punctuated with gritty guitar, energetic drums, and varying elements of both alt and punk rock, every song tells a different, holistic story, from the perspective of a different band member. Lead singer Jordan Miller, who al

Photo Credit: Louis Comar ‘City of Love’, ‘City of Light’– there are so many ways Paris has been described as and it is no wonder artists long to play on Parisian stages, with the city gathering some of the most passionate audiences on the globe. Rock En Seine Day 1 mirrored this exact love. With an all-women-led lineup the day began with Sophie Morgan Howart (Luvcat) taking the East Stage in pin-up glory. With a new album on the horizon, ‘Vicious Delicious’ (out 31st October

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...

All Points East delivered an exciting bill of acts for its final weekend of the year in Victoria Park. From Raye to FKA Twigs, Barry Can’t Swim, and JADE, festival-goers experienced a wide range of genres and performances across multiple stages. Once again, All Points East affirms itself as one of the most exciting summer festivals, painting a vivid picture of the UK music landscape, from established acts to newcomers alike. Until next year!

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.

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