NEWS Charismatic alt-pop artist Kai Bosch announces plans for his next EP ‘Love, Throw Me A Bone’, a devastatingly beautiful collection of songs about heartbreak following the end of a tumultuous relationship with his ex-boyfriend, and previewed by the new single 'Funny', a two-fingers up break-up anthem. Featuring the previously shared offerings 'Tulips' and 'Bodybag', this new five-track collection arrives during his most ambitious guise yet. Regularly one to adopt a multitude of diverse ideas into his work, ‘Love, Throw Me A Bone’ looks to cement that dynamic energy he has been cultiv ..read more

NEWS The last gang in town The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade' on March 29th, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd September and taking in two shows at The Roundhouse in London and culminating at Manchester’s Albert Hall on 7th November. The Libertines’ once-seen-never-forgotten live shows are here to save humanity from holograms, virtual reality and AI auto-tuned bullsh*t, so switch off your pocket-held marketing machine and come and experience raw analogue euphoria at the hands of these delirious mus ..read more

LIVE On Tuesday 12th December, Bedford alt-rock band Don Broco made their return to the North East for their first show in the region since their last headline tour in 2021. With an extremely warm and sweaty welcome from O2's City Hall, the highly anticipated 'The Birthday Party' Tour has been up and down the country complete with a stellar support line-up. The night kicked off with a energetic performance from Australian band Ocean Grove who made it clear that they were extremely excited to be playing in the UK. St Albans 5-piece Trash Boat completed the warm up section of the show and were ..read more

NEWs Cassia have collaborated with their indie-pop contemporaries, Kawala, for their new tune ‘Circular Motion’. The new track is the fourth piece of Cassia’s eclectic new puzzle and a key element of their upcoming EP which promises to be a sonic collage of their recent expeditions to new writing locations and experiences with new collaborators. Titled ‘Home Soon...’, the EP artwork is based upon an everyday fridge that you would find in a busy kitchen, covered in magnets, postcards, pictures and anything fun collected over time giving insight into the bands touring life, travels and where th ..read more

NEWS Multi-talented artist Kayla DiVenere presents her new single, 'Date Myself' on Sound Factory Records. With her new tracks - 'Date Myself' and 'Jumping the Gun' - Kayla showcases a more mature and intentional alt-leaning pop sound. At just 19-years-old, her catchy yet introspective lyrics perfectly capture the highs and lows of young adulthood. On the new track, Kayla vents her frustrations with modern dating culture and all the disappointments that come with it. She says, “Writing ‘Date Myself’ reminded me of how beautiful it is to spend time by yourself, and how important it is to be co ..read more

NEWS Rising pop superstar Bellah Mae has released her stellar debut EP ‘With All Due Disrespect’, featuring the infectious lead single ‘Mr Hypocrite’. On the floor-filling banger, Bellah dissects the double standards women face in relationships, where toxic partners play to a different set of rules than their girlfriends. Bellah says, “I’m so proud of the song and the message within it. It came about when I was driving to the studio and I was reflecting on a conversation myself and my bestie Lily had the night before… where a guy had said to me 'guys are never friends with girls, they always ..read more

NEWS Los Angeles-based and Midwest-bred singer-songwriter KAYLS (Kayla Stewart) is reestablishing her roots as she graces the world with brand new music. Breaking down the pop standard with a resurgence of personal musical integrity, KAYLS reminds us that serenity can not be purchased down the road, but must be built within our own four walls. On 'Hatch', KAYLS wastes no time in setting the scene and getting to the point- “We’ve been in the incubator too long.” The song blends modern confessional pop with a guitar-ridden, glitchy production that embodies the feeling of breaking out of your sh ..read more

NEWS Retro ‘80s synth artist Dreamkid (real name Ryan Morris) has created another euphoric pop rock anthem called 'Take Me On Tonight', featuring Metro Station’s Mason Musso. With a soaring synth bass line and cascading melody, 'Take Me On Tonight' is the soundtrack to your nostalgic cruise down an ‘80s memory highway. As a diehard fan of pop rockers Metro Station, when the band’s vocalist Mason Musso followed and messaged Dreamkid on Instagram and the subject of collaboration came up, Dreamkid sent a bunch of music clips to Musso who picked his favourite and added vocals to the mix. When ask ..read more

NEWS Glasgow five-piece Cloud House are releasing their second EP ‘Still Here’, a collection of seven songs tackling themes of grief, hope, resilience, childhood struggles, longing, loss, and personal growth. Sonically it sees the band finding their stride with an expansive, stadium-ready sound. There are certain bands who possess the remarkable ability to capture the human experience with raw honesty and undeniable emotion. Cloud House is one of those bands. ‘Still Here’ was written and recorded shortly after the loss of lead singer Conor’s mother, who died after a long illness. He says, “Sh ..read more

NEWS ‘Dumb Teen Heartache’ is the highly anticipated debut EP from Sydney indie-pop trio PEPTALK. A nostalgic deep dive into the band’s own dumb teen heartaches, the EP digs into the girls’ personal coming-of-age experiences. Always putting their impeccable song writing skills at the front and centre, the EP is sonically energetic, lyrically driven and drenched in self-awareness. PEPTALK are your wholesome friends giving unsolicited advice. Boasting two thirds queer, two thirds POC and all three thirds female, PEPTALK is determined to be the positive representation they longed for growing up ..read more