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by Ella McGivern Photo Credits: Jasmine Amber Photography I have a feeling the release of Oxygen’s debut single will be the beginning of something big for them. "Without A Trace" hit streaming platforms at the beginning of this month and it has beautifully established the band's sound. This debut was no quick decision for the band, as they have been playing festivals and gigs for almost a year around London and the South. Some notable venues include; most recently, The Victor

by Sophie Stratford After stepping into the spotlight this year Keo released their long-awaited debut album Put A Smile on For Me on September 25th. Album Artwork by Harry Morse Opening the album is ‘Be Happy’, a song which many fans heard live at festivals this summer and loved, even before its official release. This was showcased extraordinarily at the secret album release party on Friday at a skatepark in South East London, where the band played a free show to play the al

by Ella McGivern Earlier this month, in the heart of Camden, Dingwalls 2 saw a night and line up of unreal, upcoming bands from around the country. Supporting The Sway, Indie/Alt rock band, Far From The City, smashed their set. The Bucks/Oxon based 5 piece brought the atmosphere, energy and stage presence to one of Camden’s most legendary music venues. With an 8 song setlist, the band easily eased in with great crowd interactions. They started with their 2025 single ‘Be Like

by Lauren Chenette Album Artwork by Zaphi Gurriers have never sounded particularly interested in taking their foot off the accelerator, and Nobody’s Coming To Save You is no exception. If anything, Dublin’s favorite merchants have simply figured out how to drive faster without losing control. Following 2024’s Come And See, the band’s second album feels bigger, sharper and more confident, while still carrying that wonderfully scrappy sense of chaos that makes Gurriers so exci

by Lauren Chenette photo by portraytheportrait Villanelle are back with “Some Chew Lip,” and if you were thinking the band might return quietly after a very busy year, well… think again. The new single sees the UK four-piece leaning further into the scrappy, high-energy, garage-rock side of their sound. It’s loud, bouncy, and gloriously restless, with a driving rhythm section, elastic bass, and guitars that seem determined to keep the whole thing moving at a slightly dangero

by Rebecca Tregaskis Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Alaina May returned today with her single ‘Tourniquet’, a soft tender track all about the art of letting go. Following the release of ‘The Dog’ and ‘Casual,’ which has accumulated over 500,000 streams between them, ‘Tourniquet’ keeps May’s delicate story-telling while dragging itself deeper into an emotional terrain. photo by Hannah Zimmerman Originally from a small, conservative suburb outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May sp

by Norah Jerinic-Brodeur Girl Noise is a New York City based music festival created for girls, by girls. The organization was founded in 2025 by New York native singer/songwriter, Simone Lipkin (aka Simone). Growing up in New York, Simone was encouraged to be involved in the creative scene and fell in love with making music at a very young age. She started writing songs and performing when she was 10 years old, as an outlet for her to express her feelings in a way that was in

by Ruby Tavano artwork via Spotify Invert it all. Earlier this year, Slayyyter released her third studio album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, a record that didn’t just turn heads—it positioned her as a definitive force in pop, taking the princess out of the genre and replacing her with something louder, messier and far more interesting. After years of making music, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA felt like Slayyyter at her most fully realized. Ironically, it was almost her last. When the albu

by Norah Jerinic-Brodeur Photo via daundrylay.com The wait is officially over. New York based indie-pop band, Laundry Day, have just dropped their newest single following the release of their sixth record, EARWORM. Although the boys released three additional tracks (“HOMEGIRL”, “BROWN PAPER BAG”, and “NEVER MEET YOUR HEROES”) as a part of their EARWORM (Deluxe Edition) project back in May, us Laundry Day fans have been impatiently awaiting the arrival of their next single. L

by Alex Short photo by Frances Carter From the first few seconds of “gutspill,” Luna Shadows creates a song that's full of energy and easy to listen to. The electric guitar gives it a nostalgic early-2000s alternative feeling, while the dreamy production and lighter layered vocals keep it soft and atmospheric. It’s the kind of song that could easily find its way into a getting-ready or feel-good playlist, giving you something energetic without feeling overwhelming. Co-written

by Ruby Tavano single artwork via Spotify Olivia Rodrigo is pioneering a path in the fight for women’s rights. Ahead of her all-female-bill festival at Daisy Chain Fields, she released a new single, “serena joy.” The message Rodrigo conveys in this new single isn’t necessarily shocking; she has been an active voice in the fight for women’s rights throughout her career, and she isn’t stopping now. She started her global initiative, “Fund 4 Good,” which committed to building a

by Norah Jerinic-Brodeur Artwork via Spotify Nashville-based indie artist, Val Texas, is back at it again with the release of his newest single, “Spin the gun.” Val Texas officially joined the indie music scene back in the summer of 2024 with releases of his early singles, “CHERRYRUSHING (DEMO)” and “Paper Cars.” Val Texas’ discography is both diverse and engaging, as he experiments with a variety of sonically creative ideas within the indie genre. Some songs feature slower/m

by Camryn Bazan photo by Camryn Bazan San Diego-based indie pop-rock band Comfort Club joined Rainbow City Park and Bloodsugar at Kilowatt Bar in San Francisco on August 20th as part of a multi-stop tour. From their 2024 debut album “Fear of Moving On” to their recent single Til The Day That You Lie released in July 2026, their discography covers relatable experiences in everyday life to the emotional complexity in relationships. Their soft rock sound draws from inspirations

by Lauren Chenette photo by Elizaveta Porodina Fontaines D.C. have never been particularly interested in standing still. Since arriving with 2019’s Dogrel, the Irish five-piece have steadily pushed beyond the post-punk label that first followed them around, moving from the raw guitar attack of their early records toward something bigger, stranger, and increasingly cinematic. “Marianne,” the first taste of their upcoming fifth album Dopamine Chamber, feels like another small b

by Norah Jerinic-Brodeur photo by Norah Jerinic-Brodeur LA based indie-pop artist, Kevian Kraemer, just wrapped up his “Only if it Matters” North American tour. Kevian and his band were on the road for about a month, starting in Washington DC and closing out in Nashville on August 12th. I was lucky enough to experience Kevian’s iconic live energy on his second leg of the “Only if it Matters” tour in Phoenix, at the Valley Bar on August 2nd. Kevian and his band’s (Jenny Ali

words and photos by Lauren Chenette Waylon Wyatt brought a youthful energy and an easygoing confidence to Higher Ground in South Burlington, turning the room into the kind of space where it felt less like watching a show and more like being part of a shared night out. From the start, Wyatt showed why his music connects so well in a live setting. His songs have plenty of heart on record, but onstage they take on a little more grit and momentum. There was a looseness to the per

by Ruby Tavano album artwork After the release of her sophomore album Punisher in 2020, Phoebe Bridgers is back with her long-awaited third album, Lost Weekend. If you are grappling with grief, falling deeply in or out of love, or simply gravitate toward the calming sound of Phoebe Bridgers, this one is for you. Essentially, throughout the album, she is telling us that love is pain, and loving someone can reveal the most vulnerable version of yourself. I immersed myself in th

by Rebecca Tregaskis Last month Transmission Suite made a comeback with their single ‘Same Glue.’ Originally debuted live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new track blends the band’s classic 80s synthwave with vivid 90s indie-dance energy. The four-piece from Stirling have built up a steady name for themselves over the last few years. The band supported Flock of Seagulls in Glasgow back in 2023 and also Man of Moon. Their breakout year in 2024 continued into 2025, with

by Rebecca Tregaskis On French Rap, the Grammy’s controversial new category and how western dominance of music diminishes appreciation of artistry Last week I ended up in an Uber running through Paris. My friend and I were adopted by 3 Parisians for the night. In the Uber, one of them strung himself over the seats to connect to the aux. French rap blasted through the speakers. I didn’t understand a word and it was the best music I’ve heard in a good minute. I’m not a strang

words and photos by Lauren Chenette photo by Taylor Chenette There’s something uniquely satisfying about a festival weekend: three days of moving between stages, discovering artists that you didn’t expect to love, catching performances you’ve been looking forward to for ages, and inevitably making a few spontaneous decisions that end up becoming some of your favorite moments. Osheaga once again made a strong case for itself as one of the best music weekends of the summer, wit