LOUD WOMEN x Crossroads of Progress come together in festive harmony once more for their “legendary”, “iconic” and “annual” Christmas party. With:  The Cleopatras – garage foursome all the way from Italy, celebrating the launch of their new album ‘Bikini Grill’  The Charlemagnes – South Brunswick’s finest export since Coca Cola  I, Doris – last chance to see Epsom’s mummycore favourites before a winter hibernation  The Legend! – star of Creation Records and the NME  Billy Reeves – debut solo performance from Staines’ protean cognoscente Tickets here Venue: The Hope &am ..read more

Italian/Punjabi sister duo Baby Said shares debut single/video, ‘FIGHT’. Baby Said (Veronica and Jess Pal) is named after the duo’s favourite song by Måneskin. ‘FIGHT’ is unapologetic and an impressive debut. This track is a response to what women face in the music industry and everyday in life.   “Our song ‘FIGHT’ is about all the times that we were gigging as our cover band when some groups of men didn’t believe that we could play before we even started and didn’t believe that we were actually playing live, which led to us having to stop our set and prove ourselves to them. The ly ..read more

San Francisco, CA shoegaze artist Wisp shares a stunning new video for her debut single ‘Your face’. ‘Your face’ was a viral hit on TikTok this past summer and the introduction of a new era of shoegaze.  Through the murky water, there’s a clear vision of who Wisp is as an artist: complex and ingenious.  Find Wisp on: Instagram TikTok YouTube ..read more

Los Angeles-based alternative R&B duo Mermaid (the dynamic Brittany Campbell and Candace Quarrels) shares the latest single, ‘Thrivin’’, from their debut album Iridescence (out now). Iridescence is a stellar debut that weaves around different genres (alt-rock, jazz, punk, pop, and metal). Mermaid shares the following about Iridescence: “This album is for anyone seeking the catharsis of a scream, a sigh, a moan, or a triumphant shout. Mermaid should be a space that feels boundless and free.  Mermaid is a journey in love, openness, and friendship. It’s us having fun and sharing our hea ..read more

It was a night for pitch-perfect pop at the Sebright Arms as one of the UK’s most underrated emerging pop artists, Bexx, took to the stage, performing her new EP to a crowd brimming with enthusiasm for the talent’s headline London show on 22 November. Despite sickness, Bexx nailed every note of her 13-track set accompanied by her live band (Thomas Kenny, Jonny Cheung and Alex Rosseter). The set was well paced and engaging, comprised of a selection of old, new and un-released music. I love seriously good, euphoric alt-pop which is why I’ve listened to Bexx’s EP ‘SUCKER’ many times since it was ..read more

US band Chastity Belt announced their new LP Live Laugh Love, out 29 March 2024 via Suicide Squeeze Records. Lead single ‘Hollow’ is the first look into this highly anticipated LP. Julia Shapiro (vocals/guitar) shares the following about ‘Hollow’: “A classic Chazzy-style tune about feeling lost and stuck, waiting for something to change without necessarily taking action. The older I get, the more I realize that I might just always feel this way, and it’s more about sitting with the feeling and accepting it, rather than trying to fight it. I’m still here, doing my thing, whatever that is. I re ..read more

Rock Against Violence has for 12 years now been raising money for Solace Women’s Aid’s support of survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Previous headliners at this annual event at Hackney’s Oslo venue have included Desperate Journalist in 2022 and ARXX in 2021. This year, bill topping duties fell to The Menstrual Cramps with a strong support from the ever-excellent Ghost Car and newcomer Tara ‘Tash’ Noble.  An imposing presence and a powerful voice are good weapons to have in your arsenal when you are aiming to make a name for yourself, and Tash has both.  Apart from a show at ..read more

Today’s #trackoftheday is leg-crossingly hard-relatable debut from London’s most fun new punk band, Twat Union: ‘UTI’. Stars of our 8th Birthday Party gig last month, Twat Union are a seven-piece modern day riot grrrl ensemble, from the delightful Venn diagram of bands encompassing All Day Breakfast Cafe, Queen Colobus, The Higher Planes and The Young Flood. Talking about the single, front woman Kate Mac tells us, “people don’t talk about UTIs very much, but most of us have had them, and most of us hate them (no kink-shaming if you like them but we would love to hear from you if you’re actual ..read more

Disco-pop artist Marci shares a catchy new single, ‘Stop’. Marci is the solo project of TOPS’ Marta Cikojevic. ‘Stop’ is the second single released since Marci’s debut self-titled album from last summer. This latest single has a heavenesque opening and leads right into Marci’s danceable grooves.  Marci shares the following about ‘Stop: ‘Stop’ is that incessant yet addictive thought that’s parked itself inside your head, will you let it take over?”. Find Marci on: Instagram ..read more

The mighty Liv Wynter – trans and working class artist and activist – has a stonking new solo EP out, VIOLENCE. Celebrating “revolutionary practices and future”, there’s rage, love, euphoria, sex and outright fire captured in these exquisite three tracks: Housework, Fist, and VIOLENCE. “through revolutionary violence and love, everything can be ours; and what isn’t ours we can build ourselves” Liv Wynter The EP opens with ‘Housework’, recounting Liv’s experience of “community and family and coming into their own”. ‘Fist’ is just as raunchy as you’d hope – and I’m still blushing from Liv’s pe ..read more