Dutch Uncles – ‘No Note’


Manchester’s art pop favourites Dutch Uncles make a welcome return with ‘No Note’, the first single to be taken from upcoming seventh album ‘Polygon Hotel’ (out via Memphis Industries on 19 February, 2027). While the video for the song feature early PlayStation-inspired graphics by Miles Buckle, the lyrics take aim at how much time we…

Willie J Healey – ‘Benjamin’


Willie J Healey has shared new single ‘Benjamin’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Lucky’ on 12 March, 2027 via V2. While the album looks at life’s biggest issues (death, God, religion), the single is a simple, acoustic piece that has an ‘off-the-cuff’ feeling as Willie asks to be saved by ‘whatever’s out there…

The Race – ‘Family’ EP review


We first saw Reading five-piece The Race play at the West End Centre in Aldershot before they had even released their debut album ‘Be Your Alibi’ back in 2006. Now, they’re back with a new four-track EP after almost two decades away. The songs cover the power of community, the concept of ageing and ever-changing…

Basht – ‘Poor Advice’ album review


Dublin-based Basht are set to release their debut album ‘Poor Advice’ via LAB Records on 9 October, 2026. Produced by Ali Chant (Dry Cleaning, Lime Garden, Sorry), the band tackle the unease between church and state, boardrooms and barracks, and so much more, in their homeland throughout the 10 tracks… ‘Terror TV’ opens in a…

Sadurn – ‘never tell me’


Sadurn have shared ‘never tell me’ ahead of the release of their sophomore album ‘The Underworld’ via Run for Cover Records on 16 October, 2026. Songwriter G DeGroot describes it as ‘one of my favourite songs ever written’ and its sparse, stripped-back opening immediately shows why with its heartfelt conversational tones and Big Thief-style setup:…

Jack Kaye – ‘Go Easy’ EP review


Over the past six years, The Magic Gang’s Jack Kaye has reflected, reconciliated and collaborated with others, while also starting a family and rediscovering his voice. He’s now set to release his debut solo EP, ‘Go Easy’, on 14 August, 2026. The five songs featured here vary from character-based storytelling to self-examination and forlorn romances.…

Martha Hill – ‘Granite Feet’


Martha Hill has made a welcome return with the quietly gorgeous ‘Granite Feet’. Co-written and recorded at home with fellow new parent Jordie Cooke during nap times, the introspective and deeply personal slice of indie-folk finds Martha talking about waking up with a ‘storm cloud head’ and making promises to try harder. There’s a touch…

The Tubs – ‘Stoop to Me’


London-based Celtic janglepop band The Tubs have shared new single ‘Stoop to Me’ ahead gig their new album ‘Hard Life’ on 11 September via Merge Records. Blending fiddle with chiming power-pop guitar hooks, the band reference Bob Mould as a key influence but we also hear a touch of Del Amitri and Real Estate in…