The only independent band at TRNSMT, The Rooks discuss their music and tease surprise announcement
Kelsey McAndrewThe Rooks discuss their exciting journey to the BBC Introducing stage at this year's TRNSMT!
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Your Ultimate Reading & Leeds 2025 Playlist Has Arrived… GET TO KNOW THE ARTISTS AT THIS YEAR’S READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL!
Alfie DookThere’s no better way to channel our excitement for Reading and Leeds than through the creation of a perfected playlist with the best songs!
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Party Like It’s 1988: The Charlatans BRING THE NOISE to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl [03.07.25]
Jack WalshIt was a beautiful Thursday evening in the heart of Castlefield; the beers were flowing, the indie tunes were blasting, and everyone was smiling. The setting couldn’t have been more…
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Elliot James Reay TURNS UP THE HEAT at Homecoming Manchester Gig [Gorilla, 06.07.25]
Richard HedleyElliot James Reay is breathing new life into the classic genre – something we witnessed firsthand at his triumphant return-home gig, at Gorilla on Sunday.
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COUNTRY STAR HEADLINES HYDE PARK: Zach Bryan’s BST Breakthrough
Charlie WrightThis year, Hyde Park is headlined by the legend none other than Zach Bryan, the country singer who’s risen to GRAMMY-winning status in recent years.
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THE BEST OF EMERGING INDIE TALENT – Day Three at CloseUp Fest, London’s Freshest Music Festival [24.05.25]
Casey BrockbankCloseUp Festival 2025 concluded its 10th year in central London with standout sets from milk., beaux, VICTORS, Cruush, Scout and Wølffe.
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Johnny Marr Warms Up Sheffield with Intimate, Unforgettable Gig [The Foundry, 20.06.25]
Alisha LawtonOn a warm Friday night in Sheffield, where else would you want to be but The Foundry, watching one of the most favoured guitarists from the 80s?
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GRIT, GAGS AND GUITAR HOOKS – Day Two at CloseUp Festival 2025! [23.05.25]
Emeli MeagherFriday night at CloseUp Fest brought guitar-driven chaos to Colours Hoxton, with standout sets from Indoor Pets, The Hubbards and Eades.
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CloseUp Festival Delivers CHAOS, CATHARSIS & CHARISMA – Day One at London’s Freshest Festival [22.05.25]
Female-fronted trio, Carpark, opened day one with a bang. Their gritty guitars, tight drums, and explosive presence immediately set the tone.
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ALEX SPENCER: UNFILTERED – An interview with Manchester’s youngest rising star
Tyler WhitingFrom busking in Manchester to the FIFA soundtrack, 18-year-old Alex Spencer talks music, milestones, and his new EP 'Where Do We Go From Here?'
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