Lauran Hibberd is still busy running a 5k as she shares her music video for the lead single taken from her forthcoming debut album. The Isle of Wight slacker pop queen is exploring her “self-destructive ideals” with help from Limp Bizkit’s DJ Lethal, who features on the track. Brimming with charisma and satire-fuelled hits, Hibberd has been building herself up to this moment for years; he debut LP ‘Garageband Superstar’ is set for release on August 19th as she prepares to enter the next phase in her phenomenal development. Detailing the inspiration behind the video, Hibberd explained: “Shootin ..read more

Since releasing their self-titled album back in 2012, Django Django created their own little space in the music industry as their psychedelic-tinged rock and unique electronic flourishes was completely new and revolutionary. The groundbreaking debut album saw the quartet catapult to unforeseen levels of success, culminating in a Mercury Prize nomination, mentions in end-of-year polls from both NME and Rolling Stone, and features in video games including FIFA 13 and Grand Theft Auto V. The album’s genre-blending brand of far-out indie/electronica saw Django Django deliver a debut filled with tr ..read more

One of Essex’s finest post-punk trios, False Heads, have revealed their second album will be arriving on September 30th, 2022. Produced by Frank Turner at his home studio the new LP – titled Sick Moon – marks another massive milestone in the band’s career and nods toward new music coming imminently. Speaking about ‘Sick Moon’, the band’s first release with Scruff Of The Neck, frontman Luke Griffiths says, “The album is just a pure expression of everything I’ve felt and feel. It’s pure rage, isolation and alienation, yet also sarcastic and hopefully sprinkled with a bit ..read more

If you thought Community Festival was gone and forgotten, you’d be wrong as the all-dayer has revealed its first line-up announcement. Footing the bill this summer – July 16th – at Finsbury Park includes The Wombats, Nothing But Thieves, Circa Waves, Pale Waves and headliners Two Door Cinema Club. Across two stages, more than 45,000 people will be in for a mega all-dayer with some of the best indie bands around plus fresh new bands on the scene. Other artists include Alfie Templeman, Molly Burman, Crawlers and Police Car Collective. Two Door Cinema Club, who headlined the festival in 2018, sai ..read more

Leeds outfit English Teacher announce details of debut EP ‘Polyawkward’ with the release of new single ‘A55’. The follow-up to mammoth lead track ‘Good Grief’, ‘A55’ captures the group’s trademark enigmatic wordplay and vivid musicianship in full flow, adding further credence to their status as key players amongst the emerging indie elite, having already been spotlighted as one of our ICM Ones To Watch artists in the latest special edition of abridged. magazine. Detailing their second EP reveal, bandleader Lily Fontaine explained: “Writing the lyrics for ‘A55’ was a cathartic exercise after wa ..read more

In just over four weeks’ time, Hippo Campus will be releasing their third studio album LP3 and today they have released new single ‘Ride or Die’. The anthemic anchor for the album is one of frontman Jake Luppen’s “favourite songs” on the record as bombastic alternative sounds charm us in sonic clarity. On the track, Luppen says: “It’s one of my favourite songs on the record — you can really hear everyone in the band doing their thing.” Loosely charting to ride-or-die relationships across different topics of communities, romantic partners, collaborators, and friends, this is portrayed in a ..read more

Mercury Prize-winning band alt-J has released their third single ‘Hard Drive Gold’ from their upcoming album The Dream due for release next month.  Joe Newman, the band’s singer/guitarist/songwriter says ‘Hard Drive Gold’ is a slightly tongue-in-cheek song written at what the world thought was the height of the cryptocurrency gold rush. “It’s the story of the ultimate childhood fantasy, the schoolboy who becomes a millionaire overnight, and the different interactions he has with people in his life from teachers to neighbours. How ironically you interpret its message is entirely up to you ..read more

Welcome to the ICM’s 5th annual awards night, celebrating the very best indie and alternative artists, music, videos, and everything in between. We love putting the spotlight on artists and bands who have impressed and flourished over the past 12 months. In 2021 when Coronavirus still tries to disrupt our lives, we have been graced with some incredible new artists, songs, albums – and even some live performances! Narrowing down thousands of contenders to just 30 artists across six categories has certainly not been easy but those chosen have thrived this year and each one of them are all worthy ..read more

It’s on the tip of everyone’s tongues, who are the ICM Awards 2021 Track of the Year nominees? This year has been very difficult to decide our top five and there have been so many to choose from. Despite 2021 being a real slog, music has once again risen above it to keep the nation, and the world, going stronger than ever before. So without further ado, here are the nominees below. Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. 1. KALI – ‘Lucy’ 2. The Flavians – ‘Blinded by the Scenery’ 3. Brijs – ‘Mol Y Sol’ 4. Alfie Templeman – ‘Everybody’s Gon ..read more

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for, the hotly tipped ICM Awards 2021 Album of the Year nominees are revealed. As tough as ever, this year has been filled with worthy albums from Inhaler’s debut album to Bleachers, Easy Life, Girl In Red, The Killers, IDLES, Chvrches, Royal Blood, Arlo Parks, London Grammar, Wolf Alice and tonnes, tonnes more! However, there can only be five. So check out our five nominees below. Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. 1. The Lathums – How Beautiful Life Can Be 2. Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under 3. S ..read more