On the 6th of December I went to the O2 Academy in Bristol to catch Prog Metal/Alt Rock stars, Nothing More. The American rock band set off to the UK for the final 4 dates of their Carnal Nature world tour between the 2nd-6th of December. I happened to catch them at their final show.

There’s a well known saying, ‘Never judge a book by its cover’ and I learnt exactly that on the 3rd of December. On that night, I ventured to the Prospect Building to watch experimental indie rock band, Everything Everything for their show celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their album Get to Heaven.

Celebrating his new BUG EP, HWL brought together a diverse range of Bristol musicians in several formats—from indie alt-pop act Ziggy 2000 to eclectic mashup DJ sets by Bendy Wendy—with HWL’s own performance sandwiched between. 

On 2 November 2025, at the iconic Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London, I found myself immersed in a crowd of loyal Ant‑warriors and first-time converts, drawn by a one-night-only performance from Adam Ant on his UK “ANTMUSIC 2025” tour.

The audience was a striking mix of my generation and older, male and female fans in almost equal measure. It felt like stepping into a time capsule of the early 1980s post‑punk/new wave era — veterans of the dance-floor movement and younger fans sharing in the nostalgia.

Lavaud’s latest release, “Change Clothes” remix with Pardison Fontaine, feels like a solid statement from an artist steadily shifting from rising name to genuine contender. The track opens with a bouncy rhythmic beat that reflects the fresh and vibrant production of producers Trakmatik and Hvstle. Lavaud’s voice anchors everything. She delivers with sultry precision, letting stacked harmonies shimmer without ever overplaying the moment.

The Fray celebrated two decades of How to Save a Life with a sold-out, multigenerational crowd at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The night felt less like a nostalgia trip and more like a full circle celebration of a band whose songwriting has quietly shaped an era.

feeo (aka Theodora Laird) emerges from South London’s fertile experimental scene with her debut album ‘Goodness’, released by AD93. Over the past decade, AD93, an offshoot of Young Turks, itself born from XL Recordings, has quietly become one of the most ruthless laboratories for experimental sound.

Upon his EP’s recent release, Native James has gained a reputation amongst the  rap-metal scene as a definite leading successor amongst up and coming artists. After a successful stint in London supporting the pre-established, ‘Letlive.’ he has released his new EP entitled, ‘CONFESSIONS OF A SINGER’; a release that has been extremely well received by critics and fans alike.

One thing about Bristol: there will always be an excuse to throw a party, and Bonfire Night is no exception to this rule. Below the Belt Productions and Community Jam Collective, two Bristol-based collectives currently taking the city’s creative scene by storm, joined forces again to bring a night of bands, DJs, drinks, food, and all round great vibes to Ashton Court Mansion.

Last Thursday night, London’s live-music heartbeat pulsed loud at 229 The Venue, Great Portland Street, as the ITM Live Tour — part of the four-year In The Making (ITM) programme — launched its first official UK date. The night proved that the capital’s grassroots scene is alive, fearless, and brimming with next-generation talent.

Curated and driven by Cassel (Cassell The BeatMaker), the show captured exactly what ITM stands for: creativity, collaboration, and raw musical honesty.