Following the passing of David Lynch last year, Xiu Xiu have put together a live homage to his film 'Eraserhead'. The result is a surreal, industrial and entirely original live show. Read our full review here:

With support from Evan Honer, Michael Marcagi brought his new album 'Under The Streetlights' to Glasgow! Read our review and check out shots here:

With a brand new album and sound, PVA started off their tour at Bristol's Thekla last week! Read our review and check out some shots below:

Ahead of the release of their debut album 'GOLDSTAR,' we caught up with The Sophs! Covering crafting the album, unexpected influences and more, read the full interview here:

"The Paper Kites delivered a performance that felt less like a concert and more like a shared exhale." Read our review and check out shots of The Paper Kites, live in Belfast, here:

We were lucky enough to catch Deftones for their huge return to Glasgow and the first of their two Scotland shows! Read our review and check out shots below:

"I’d bet Clapham felt pretty empty this evening, because London’s Australian population had poured into Camden, creating a roar of anticipation" Read our review and check out shots of Rum Jungle here:

Following the release of their new single 'Real Tree Lee,' we were buzzed to catch Adult DVD for one of their 3 sold-out shows at The Shacklewell Arms! Read our review below:

"Wednesday’s Child have honed a truly distinctive sound, fusing psychedelic rock with jazz and punky spoken word. The result is unpredictable, at times unsettling, and utterly hypnotic live." Read our review of Wednesday's Child live at The Lexington here:

We were lucky to catch Florence + The Machine kick off the ‘Everybody Scream’ Tour with a mesmerising showcase at the SSE Arena in Belfast! Read our review and check out shots below:

Last week, Only The Poets took over Brixton Academy, offering fans tickets for only £1 in a stand against the state of the industry and an important effort to keep gigs accessible. Read our review and check out some shots below:

Touring their new EP 'So Much Country 'Till We Get There,' we were lucky to catch Westside Cowboy as they rode through Bristol! Read our review and check out shots below:

Lorde is coming to Bristol for the first time! The team behind Bristol’s FORWARDS festival has announced a star-studded lineup for its new outdoor gig event on 28th August, featuring Lorde, Djo and more. Read about it here:

With her debut EP 'The Flowers I See You In' out this Friday, we chatted with Ninush, one of our ones to watch for 2026! Covering her move from violinist to songwriter, collaborations with Black Country, New Road and much more, you can read the full interview here:

With new album 'Only You Left' on the way next month, we caught The Orielles in Norwich for their headline set at Independent Venue Week! Read our full review and check out shots below:

St. Paul and The Broken Bones return to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, playing hit after hit, with confident support from Tyler Ballgame. Read our review and check out our gallery here:

"There’s a quiet assuredness to heavy wild’s essence, striking a delicate balance between both romance and gloom, nostalgia and catharsis." Read our review and check out shots of heavy wild live in Dalston here:

'Xiu Mutha Fuckin' Xiu: Vol. 1' is experimental legends Xiu Xiu's deranged "thank you" to some of their favourite music. Featuring covers all the way from Robyn to Throbbing Gristle to Glorilla, it's a wild, unpredictable and often wonderfully silly ride. Read our review here:

Ahead of the release of new album 'If You Go There, I Hope You Find It,' we chat with Melbourne band The Paper Kites. Covering their growth, their relationship with their platinum song 'Bloom' and much more, you can read the full interview here:

Divorce returned to Bristol last week to show off their excellent album 'Drive To Goldenhammer,' one of our favourites of the year. Read our full review and check out shots below:

On her current tour, Sudan Archives performs her new album 'THE BPM' with an intense and infectious confidence. We were lucky enough to catch it in the flesh... Read our review of Sudan Archives live in Manchester below, with photos from the Glasgow date:

Following the release of new single 'Skipper,' we chatted with London experimental band Y, about their debut EP, unexpected influences and questioning everything. Read the full interview here:

On Monday night, Irish pop sensation CMAT brought a night of raucous energy, heart and humour to London’s O2 Academy Brixton and we were there to see it all! Read our review here:

Yesterday, Home Counties played their biggest show to date at London's Scala, with support from Parker Fans and My First Time. We were lucky enough to catch it! Read our full review and check out shots below:

At the last stop of their 2025 tour, we caught English Teacher once more at London's Roundhouse! Read our full review and check out shots below:

Ahead of the release of their new album 'The Demise Of Planet X,' we sat down with Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williams to discuss new collaborations, his views on the current state of the punk scene and much more. Read the full interview here: clunkmag.com/interview-sl...

"Falling into the limelight with a nonchalant charm, The Orchestra (For Now) remind us of the swimming musical heights genre blending can take us." Read our review and check out shots of The Orchestra, For Now live in Bristol:

Seven years, four albums and a bucket load of experience under their belts, shame return to London to unleash a setlist that cherry picks their very best. Read our review and check out shots of shame live in London here:

"United by music and politics, KNEECAP brought together like-minded people to the party of the year." Read our review and check out shots of KNEECAP live in Bristol here:

Following the release of their 2025 album 'It's a Beautiful Place,' we caught Water From Your Eyes in Bristol! Perfectly translating the chaos of their recorded sound to their live set, they remain one of the most exciting bands in the experimental rock scene.

Led by a legendary B2B set from Skee Mask and DjRUM, Accidental Meetings' night at Strange Brew was experimental, genre bending and one of the best nights we've had in a long time. Read our full review here:

"A mass eruption of chaos claimed the arena whilst a ferocious sonic landscape of unrefuted punk energy pulsed through the crowd." Read our review and check out shots of TURNSTILE live in Dublin here:

In the second part of our Mutations Festival review, our highlights included Keo, Lambrini Girls and many more... Read our review and check out some more shots here:

Once again, Simple Things Festival delivers Bristol's most unique and diverse lineup of the year, with experimental music flooding the city's venues! With highlights from Nala Sinephro, DITZ, The Bug and many, many more, check out our review and shots below:

With support from Jacob Alon, Kae Tempest brought his 2025 album 'Self Titled' to Bristol, soaking up an adoring crowd at the O2 Academy. Read our review here:

Nation of Language brought an enchanting energy to their sold-out show at the Opium in Dublin, filling the intimate venue with their signature pulsating beats and shimmering synths. Read our review here:

We headed to London's Electric Brixton to catch Saya Gray, showcasing her insane technical ability, stage presence and thrilling versatility. Read our review here:

Celebrating his rise to pop stardom, ROLE MODEL blew away London's Apollo, even bringing out Lewis Capaldi as his 'Sally' for the night. Read our review and check out shots here:

With Bristol's Simple Things Festival coming up this Saturday for, here are our picks, from jazz to experimental and everywhere in between. Featuring DITZ, IGLOOGHOST and more, read the full article here:

"Jalen Ngonda is a generational talent; he will undoubtedly be selling-out much larger venues in no time." Read our review and check out shots of Jalen Ngonda, live in London here:

Ahead of their new single, out this Friday, we chatted with sibling duo The Molotovs about their debut album, fashion and the importance of keeping gigs accessible and affordable. Read our interview below:

Exactly one year after the release of 'Cartoon Darkness', Amyl and The Sniffers tear through London's Alexandra Palace with a setlist curated for punks of all ages. Read our review and check out shots below:

"Searows effortlessly harnesses existential sadness into some of the most heartbreaking music around, while also bringing together a loving community of people who cherished the moment on Tuesday night." Read our review of Searows live in London here:

For the final day of Down Stokes Festival, we were treated to sets from Wine Lips, The Bug Club and DREAMWAVE! Read our review and check out some shots below:

Festival season is not over. We returned to Cardiff for Sŵn Festival last weekend and were blown away, seeing so many new bands and old favourites in so many independent venues. Read our review and check out shots below for a taste of the chaos:

We headed to Norwich for Wild Paths Festival, a shining light for a region that has long been overlooked artistically. With highlights from Getdown Services, Eades, Lime Garden and many more, read our full review and check out shots below!

At the launch show of their new album 'Pitchfork Libra,' we chatted to Erotic Secrets of Pompeii! Covering the album, songwriting and upcoming European tour, you can check out the full interview below:

"His voice didn't just fill the Roundhouse: it seemed to make the walls dissolve, creating the uncanny sensation of being alone in the room with him, despite the sold-out crowd." Read our review and check out shots of Tamino, live at the Roundhouse:

Performing 'Magic, Alive!' - one of our favourite albums this year - McKinley Dixon tore up Glasgow's Stereo, supported by an insane live band. Read our full review and check out shots below:

"ELLUR is an artist that leaves listeners feeling privileged that ‘they got to see her before she got really big’." Read our review of Ellur live in Bristol here: