

Oxford duo dream phone channel the sugar rush on debut EP.
The ten-minute collection is irresistibly fun and inspiringly open to all manner of influences. From the first note of ‘dream phone’ by dream phone there recurs one insistent thought: “Yes, yes, yes.” After a robotic count-in, ‘Strut’ locks into a gliding groove, growing into a sparkly homemade party starter. Though humble about their process – which they told us involved indulging “sillier ideas” and making … Continue reading Oxford duo dream phone channel the sugar rush on debut EP.

Me, Charles EP is a heavyweight championship fight of freeform thinking.
The new collection from the Bristol artist signed to Spinny Nights is unparalleled in ambition and range. Continue reading Me, Charles EP is a heavyweight championship fight of freeform thinking.

‘Calm Ya Farm’: The Murlocs’ serene escape into country-infused garage.
The album showcases The Murlocs’ growth as artists and represents a departure from their previous sound Continue reading ‘Calm Ya Farm’: The Murlocs’ serene escape into country-infused garage.

Golden Dregs members break out as Sculpture on patiently expressive debut.
The patient delivery gives room for every line to take charge of the mood. Continue reading Golden Dregs members break out as Sculpture on patiently expressive debut.

Opus Kink let fly with second EP, ’My Eyes, Brother!’
The seven-track collection continues down the band’s own sordidly gloomy path Continue reading Opus Kink let fly with second EP, ’My Eyes, Brother!’

Another Whirlwind: The Great Escape 2023.
Catching as much as humanly possible at the stacked industry-defining festival. Continue reading Another Whirlwind: The Great Escape 2023.

Waterbaby’s ‘22º Halo’ blends experimental electronica with dream-like melody.
The duo solidify their reputation for producing visionary immersive sonic experiences Continue reading Waterbaby’s ‘22º Halo’ blends experimental electronica with dream-like melody.

Accepting the “monstrous and ill-fitting”: Nukuluk on new EP ‘SUPERGLUE’.
On SUPERGLUE they advance once again into the unknown, drawing on any influence they can get their hands on. Continue reading Accepting the “monstrous and ill-fitting”: Nukuluk on new EP ‘SUPERGLUE’.

The Hard of Hearing Stage at The Alt Escape: A Guide.
Catch us on Friday evening at The Gladstone Arms for some of our favourites acts in town for the weekend. Continue reading The Hard of Hearing Stage at The Alt Escape: A Guide.

London 11-piece Fake Turins take us through final EP ‘Inheritance’.
On the week of its release, singer Dominic Rose takes us track-by-track through ‘Inheritance’. Continue reading London 11-piece Fake Turins take us through final EP ‘Inheritance’.

“What a beautiful meaningless fake!”: Cardiff’s Alice Low’s releases debut EP.
Low advances the camp suggestion of glam towards an unflinchingly modern perspective. Continue reading “What a beautiful meaningless fake!”: Cardiff’s Alice Low’s releases debut EP.

Bishopskin blend folk, blues, punk and medieval hymn on ‘Hey Little Sister’.
‘Hey Little Sister’ captures the group’s signature mystique, mixing blues, British folk, punk, and medieval hymn. Continue reading Bishopskin blend folk, blues, punk and medieval hymn on ‘Hey Little Sister’.