Guitar hero Malina Moye tours the UK in January 2026. In our last feature piece for 2025 we talk to Malina about her last album and playing for Royals.
2025 in Music: Indie Artists, Breakthrough Albums & Our Year-End Reflection
2025 brought great music, real stories, and a community that keeps getting stronger. We’ve reviewed, interviewed, laughed, grieved, and listened together. Here’s to artists, readers, and another year of discovery — onward to 2026!
When Rivers Meet, Interview with Aaron Bond
When British indie blues-rock bulldozers When Rivers Meet crash back into our pages, it’s not nostalgia—it’s a reckoning. Aaron Bond talks vinyl bottlenecks, lockdown lifelines, live-album magic, and a new record being crowdfunded. Strap in—this is blues, but louder, rawer, and fiercely independent.
Stefanie Michaela on Turning Pages, Second Chances, and New Music
From childhood stages to a powerful comeback, Stefanie Michaela’s story is as compelling as her music.
We caught up with her to talk turning points, inspiration, and the road to her new EP. Then it’s over to my review, where we listen to her new single.
The SoapGirls, Live in 2025
South Africa’s wildest alt-rock duo sit down with us to talk animals, Ace Frehley, touring nightmares and triumphs.
This feature dives deep into the mayhem, magic and metal-leaning evolution of The Soap Girls.
And yes—we were there in Islington to witness one of their tightest, fiercest sets to date.
Natalie Del Carmen’s ‘June You’re On My Mind’
Natalie Del Carmen opens up about her upcoming album Pastures and new single June You’re On My Mind — a heartfelt reflection on growth and love.
Roger Earl, legendary drummer talks Foghat 2025 UK Tour.
More than fifty years since their debut, Foghat are still flying the flag for true boogie rock. Drummer Roger Earl talks to us about his music heroes, history, and the heart of live music as the band gear up for their long-awaited UK return.
Amy-Jo talks “Friends We Meet Along the Way”
We catch up with the ever-inspiring Amy-Jo as she wraps up her Friends You Meet Along the Way tour, battles the flu like a pro, and puts the finishing touches on her debut album. It’s a chat full of heart, humour, and a whole lot of hustle — and one you definitely won’t want to miss.
BLDSUGR! The Birmingham Doom-Punk Trio Redefining Gothic Rock in 2025
Birmingham’s BLDSUGR are rewriting the rules of gothic rock — fusing doom-punk grit, theatre, and raw emotion.
We’ve got the exclusive interview and full review of their killer new single “Carmilla.”
Estella Kirk Talks about her New EP “Growing Pains”
From diary-like honesty to soaring faith-filled melodies, Estella Kirk’s Growing Pains shines—read our exclusive interview and review.