Amongst his plethora of awards, Robbie Williams boasts the title of BRIT Icon, an honour only bestowed upon artists who have made a real and lasting impact on British culture. In 2016, Williams joined David Bowie and Elton John in this exclusive club. In 2024, bathed in the fading light of a beautiful July evening in Hyde Park, we were treated to a demonstration of this certified legend’s enduring ability to captivate an audience. Before launching straight into “Let Me Entertain You,” Williams made an utterly superfluous introduction. “Allow me to reintroduce myself; I’m Robbie fucking Will ..read more

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In the first of two headline slots this weekend, SZA graced the stage of BST Hyde Park on Saturday night, ahead of her Glastonbury Festival set the following evening. Alongside Dua Lipa, the two women were set to be part of the festival’s first-ever double female headlined edition since its inception. Before this historical event, though, SZA stormed through an impressive tour de force of a set in London that merged her wide range of musical talents with her electric stage presence. The excitement was palpable as SZA, pronounced “sizza,” inspired by Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA and as a reference ..read more

At the climactic finale of PVRIS’ European tour, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. As the band took the stage, the crowd erupted in a wave of excitement, ready to be swept away by the electrifying performance that was about to unfold. The evening kicked off with a brief yet captivating set by the up-and-coming artist Sophie Powers, followed by a high-energy performance by Scene Queen. Her vibrant tracks like “18+” and “Pink G-String” held the audience in a trance. A standout moment was when Wargasm’s Sam Matlock joined for a spirited rendition of “Barbie & Ken,” and Scene Quee ..read more

Having started making music as a teenager, inspired by Disclosure and Aluna George, Kenya Grace now has her taste of success with “Strangers.” She is one of only two women who have written, performed, and produced a single on her own—the other being Kate Bush. Tonight, Kenya plays the first of two shows in Manchester. Support came from Charlotte Plank to a heavy mix of students in an already bustling venue. The crowd was in the mood to party, and Plank wouldn’t disappoint. With some classic dance beats on the well-known track “Raves Out,” a live DJ in tow, and vibing off the al ..read more

Kaiser Chiefs followed their new album, Easy Eighth, with a spring tour, with the penultimate date taking place at London’s Troxy. Kaiser Chiefs What a night! The fantastic set list included older favorites with new album tracks; the crowd sang along at the top of their lungs. The energy coming from the stage was matched by the audience, who appeared to love every second of it. Kaiser Chiefs truly gave it everything. Those in attendance sang their way home down the streets, proving the band had left everyone wanting more—bring on the next tour! Kaiser Chiefs View the full gallery here ..read more

Punk four-piece Audionasties defied the fear of a sophomore slump with their second-ever show in London on Apr. 20, 2024, as part of InPop Presents at O2 Academy2 Islington. Their performance was a perfect blend of frenzy and refinement, a unique characteristic that set them apart.  The Bedfordshire natives have played regularly in their home county. Still, capital city audiences are a whole other ballpark—a fact that didn’t seem to phase them when they launched into “Girls Who Tell Guys Who Tell Lies,” faced with a crowd that seemed made up primarily of the group’s biggest fan ..read more

Filthy Underneath is the latest offering from Nadine Shah and her most personal record yet. The album focuses on the battles she has faced with addiction since losing her mother to cancer. “French Exit” takes you through the torment of her suicide attempt, “just a French exit/ a quiet little way out/ nothing explicit/ Nina to drown the noise out.” Shah writes with the infectious humor that has made her so popular, and this is no more evident than in “Topless Mother,” where she writes candidly about a counselor she couldn’t click with. “I want to get inside your house/ I want to ..read more

“I saved Mother Vulture,” read the free pin badges on the merch table at Rough Trade Bristol—a heartfelt token of appreciation from a band deeply grateful for the unwavering support of their beloved fans. Back in late December, Mother Vulture fell foul of the unfortunate rite of passage impacting too many touring bands nowadays. Their van was not only broken into but also stolen outright, gear and all. After sharing news of the theft online, fans urged the band to set up a fundraiser that subsequently reached the £10,000 goal within an impressive nineteen hours. Blown away by ..read more

Microwave released their new album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, on Apr. 26, 2024, about a week before starting their U.S. tour. This album marks a shift for the band from post-hardcore to a refined and eclectic pop sound, a change that accompanies the band’s attempt to put some things to bed. The album’s title seems to have been taken from the former Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Narcotics, Harry J. Anslinger, who, during a panel discussion for Playboy in 1970, said, “If we want to take [Timothy] Leary literally, we should call LSD ‘Let’s Start Degeneracy.’” Fr ..read more