Bandcamp has unveiled three new radio shows dedicated to electronic, indie and gaming music, expanding its growing audio offering and deepening its connection with artists and fans. The new series is designed to showcase the diversity and creativity of the Bandcamp community, combining in-depth conversations with artists alongside a curated spotlight on the most exciting new music shaping each genre. Leading the rollout is Electronic Radio , hosted by Emily Dust, which explor

The Teenage Cancer Trust concert series returned to the Royal Albert Hall in spectacular fashion last night, as Manic Street Preachers delivered a powerful headline set to celebrate the landmark 150th show in the iconic run. Part of a week curated by Robert Smith, the performance was nothing short of electrifying. Opening with a blistering Motorcycle Emptiness , the band tore through a career-spanning set packed with fan favourites, anthems and standout covers — including a

London’s fast-rising experimental rock trio mary in the junkyard have officially announced their long-awaited debut album Role Model Hermit , arriving 3 July via AMF Records—and they’re setting the tone with the release of their mesmerising new single, “Crash Landing”. Already hailed as “one of the UK’s most exciting new bands” by So Young and tipped for a breakout moment by The Face , the trio—Clari Freeman-Taylor, Saya Barbaglia and David Addison—step into a bold new chapt

Latvian pop powerhouse Marta is stepping into a bold new era with Wrong Woman (According to the Rule Book) —her debut full-length English-language album that refuses to play by anyone else’s expectations. Blending punchy pop-rock energy with raw emotional honesty, the record captures both defiance and vulnerability, as Marta challenges societal norms and reclaims her narrative as an independent female artist on a global stage. From breaking industry “rules” to embracing every

One year on from the release of her debut EP Some Kind of Solace , Leeds-based singer-songwriter Eve Buckley is revisiting the project in its most vulnerable form yet. Swapping layered production for raw, intimate arrangements, these solo versions spotlight the heart of her songwriting—just voice, guitar, and emotion. It’s a reflective, full-circle moment that not only celebrates how far the songs have travelled, but also reintroduces them exactly as they began: honest, expos

Emerging experimental artist Laggard has shared new single “Good Things For Bad People I” , alongside announcing details of his debut album 7 Signs You’re Dating A Narcissist , set for release July 17 via Secret Friend . Blurring the lines between experimental electronics and left-field club culture , Laggard’s latest offering leans into tension over release — a controlled, uneasy sound world where atmosphere takes priority over traditional structure. Raised on drum & bass b

CloseUp Festival has unveiled a fresh wave of artists for its 2026 edition, with Girl Group, Finn Foxell, Sandhouse and Alphabet joining an already stacked bill. Returning for its 11th year , the independent London festival will take over Colours Hoxton from 22–24 May , continuing its reputation as one of the capital’s key platforms for emerging talent. The new additions join previously announced headliners Home Counties , Jimothy Lacoste and Pale Blue Eyes , alongside a

London’s biggest and longest-running Latin music festival, La Linea Festival , is set to return from 20th April to 6th May 2026 — and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more forward-thinking than ever. Now in its 26th year, the city-wide festival once again takes over iconic venues across the capital, delivering a programme that spans continents, cultures, and generations of Latin music. With a striking 90% female-led line-up , 2026 marks a defining moment for La Linea, rein

London-based alt-pop artist Maella returns with “Crying To God” , a striking new single that transforms intense, all-consuming emotion into a bold and confessional pop moment. Blending Slavic melancholy with the edge of London’s underground scene, the track offers another glimpse into her forthcoming EP Nostalgic Baby , set for release in June 2026. Written and produced in her home studio, with additional production from Steven Ansell (Blood Red Shoes), “Crying To God” pairs

New York-based, Toronto-born indie-folk artist Nate Daviau steps into a defining new chapter with the release of his latest single, “The Apology” , out now via DOOGOOD. Acting as the title track from his forthcoming debut EP, the song offers a striking introduction to both his sound and the emotional depth that shapes his upcoming project. Built around a resonant piano line and steady, driving percussion, “The Apology” unfolds with a quiet but undeniable momentum. Daviau’s v