Few artists wear their influences, emotions and experiences as openly as Oliver Shaw. A singer-songwriter, poet and lifelong Camden creative, Oliver has spent years carving out his own corner of the independent music scene through heartfelt songwriting, cinematic visuals and a relentless dedication to his craft. With three albums already under his belt and a new record, Love Stories, arriving later this year, Shaw continues to evolve while staying true to the emotional honest

Fresh off being named Group of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, Alabama roots-rock favourites The Red Clay Strays have released their highly anticipated third studio album, Grateful. Out now via HBYCO Records/RCA Records, the 11-track collection finds the six-piece band reflecting on the remarkable journey that has taken them from local venues in Mobile, Alabama to sold-out arenas across the globe. Blending Southern rock, country, soul and gospel influenc

Japanese composer and multi-instrumentalist Makoto Sawai has announced his forthcoming EP Kaze, set for release on 17 July via London-based independent label Bigo & Twigetti. Alongside the announcement, Sawai has unveiled the EP's first single, "Sei", a delicate and immersive composition that perfectly introduces the tranquil atmosphere at the heart of the new project. Built around Sawai's signature blend of piano and saxophone, Kaze takes inspiration from the sensation of a

Just when fans thought they'd fully absorbed Piss In The Wind, Joji has returned with a surprise expansion of the record. The singer, songwriter and producer has officially released Piss In The Wind (Deluxe), adding nine new tracks to his acclaimed fourth studio album and bringing a host of heavyweight collaborators along for the ride. Among the new additions are collaborations with The Kid LAROI, Yeat, Anyma and Corbin, alongside two long-requested fan favourites, "DYKILY (2

Dublin trio DIVIL have released their powerful new single "ORANGUTAN", the latest preview of their debut EP DIVIL I, arriving on 19th June. Made up of lifelong friends Danny Dempsey McMahon, Jocelyn Vance, and Conor Cusack, DIVIL are quickly emerging as one of Ireland's most emotionally honest new bands. Their music is rooted in real-life experiences of grief, friendship, illness, and survival, with DIVIL I capturing those moments as they unfolded in real time. Following debu

Cleethorpes' favourite celebration of jazz, funk, soul and reggae is back for 2026, and it's shaping up to be its biggest edition yet. Everybody Loves The Sunshine returns to the Meridian Showground on Saturday 1st August, bringing a stacked day of live music, DJ sets and seaside vibes to the Lincolnshire coast. Leading the latest wave of announcements are Midlands Afrobeat powerhouse Rhythm Speaks Truth Collective (RST Collective), whose explosive 15-piece ensemble joins an

Things are moving quickly for Adult Leisure. Fresh from a run of buzzworthy appearances at SXSW and New Colossus Festival earlier this year, the Bristol alt-indie outfit have unveiled their first headline tour since signing a worldwide bookings deal with WME, while new single 'View From Our Window' has already racked up more than 10,000 streams in its first week. Released on 29 May, 'View From Our Window' has wasted no time making an impact, earning early support from KUTX, A

Green Man has found its next breakthrough star. London-based Tall Child has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Green Man Rising 2026 competition, earning the honour of opening the iconic Mountain Stage at this year's sold-out festival. The announcement was made by BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Wales presenter Huw Stephens during the competition final at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach, where Tall Child emerged victorious from a shortlist featuring Cyn Cwsg, Glasshouse Red Spider

London Trans+ Pride has announced its 2026 theme, 'Our Future, Our Fight', as organisers prepare for what could become the largest trans pride march in history once again. Returning to central London on 25 July 2026, the annual demonstration enters its eighth year amid an increasingly charged political climate, with organisers calling for solidarity, visibility and collective action in support of the trans+ community. The announcement arrives alongside a wave of support from

For over a decade, Concrete Fantasies has occupied a singular space between ambient, noise and free-form experimentation, continually pushing the boundaries of sound, place and process. On new album MISERERE, released via Drowned By Locals, the project reaches perhaps its most uncompromising and immersive form yet. Recorded inside a former grave fabrication workshop in Madrid and created entirely without a DAW, MISERERE strips Concrete Fantasies back to its foundations in fre