If anything, iconic rock band James just won’t stop evolving. Known for their impressive discography and electric live shows, James have managed to retain a sense of concentrated passion and vibrant spontaneity across all aspects of their musical career. Having released their first single in 1983, the band are keeping their foot pressed down on the accelerator, with arena tours and new music in the near future.
Read MoreThere is a unique energy to Bristol nightlife, one that is ever-evolving, showcases a spectrum of underground talent, attracts crowds near and far to be inspired in the many vessels that hold and nurture the buzz. A vessel of this twilight music momentum is The Underground which takes its name seriously as the UK’s largest subterranean venue.
With the recent news of its impending closure, the venue has announced one final weekend in February. Before the last hurrah we had the pleasure of chatting with Jack Scales, one of the main three cogs behind the whirring mind of the venue:
Read MoreRenao’s new album Still Life marks a turning point, with the goal of being a musician whose identity isn’t fixed to a genre but to a presence, a voice. This spirit guides Still Life, an album where the connective tissue isn’t style, but Renao himself. The record grew out of a difficult year: visa issues, mental health struggles, management changes, and the looming reality of finding another profession. It was a year that stripped things back to instinct, forcing him to ask what he wanted to sound like when nothing was guaranteed.
The answer emerged slowly, through experiments in R&B, folk, and electronic textures; through sessions in London and LA with Daniel Memmi and Leon Vynehall; through a widening musical curiosity that pushed him beyond his early influences. Still Life captures the messy, nonlinear path of rebuilding, where an artist lets his voice be the anchor while everything else keeps shifting.
Read MoreFrom trying mixing at an afterparty in 2018, to now gracing the decks at places like Glastonbury Festival and Boomtown, Anna is on the rise. So keep an ear out, and enjoy our chat. I’m sure you’ll come to the same conclusion as me: Anna is going places.
Read MoreExhausted by the “red tape” that defines the boundaries of the creative industry, Nikita Dare has carved out a space beyond them. Her new festival, SISTALAND – set to debut November 11–12 – is imagined as something far more radical than another networking event. Dare describes it as a “coven-like” space where “passionate people can learn from each other in an ego-free manner,” a necessary step, she argues, towards dismantling the “one-upmanship” and “gatekeeping” that stifle genuine connection and collective growth.
Read MoreNapa are a band shaped as much by their island roots as by their unlikely mix of backgrounds. Guitarist Francisco Sousa, once a computer science student; bassist Diogo Góis, trained in electronic engineering; drummer João Rodrigues, studied audiovisuals and multimedia; vocalist-guitarist João Guilherme Gomes, who comes from a business and management path; and the group’s youngest member, pianist João Lourenço Gomes is still finishing his studies.
Read MoreThe indie-rock five-piece - Dillon Basse (vocals, guitar), Tristan Duncan (lead guitar), Mitch Fountain (synth, guitar), Madeline Jarman (bass), and Devon VonBalson (drums) - have come a long way from college house shows. They’ve carved out their own path through festivals and late-night TV, and now they’re set to light up The Fleece on 13th November.
Read MoreFlyte’s music feels like stepping into a space alive with quiet energy, reflection, and purpose. In August 2025, the indie folk duo (Nick Hill and Will Taylor) released Between You and Me, an album that captures both the spontaneity of life’s small moments and the weight of its larger reckonings. Its songs move effortlessly between intimacy and exuberance, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal landscapes of its creators.
Read MoreLorenza Marino describes herself as a ‘citizen of the world’ and her debut single ‘La Melodie’ epitomises that completely. Born in East London, the Italian Zambian singer-songwriter is an emerging independent artist with influences coming from all over the world. Her debut is a confident mission statement - Lorenza is here to weave together different genres and cultures in unexpected and beautiful ways. And I’m here for it!
Read MoreI’m always excited to explore new music and meet new artists, but when I got the opportunity to talk to Rosemary Wylde — someone who is creating her own path for her music without the use of social media — I jumped at the chance. I recently chatted with her about her upcoming second single “Raise Up Your Banner”, her upcoming album “Peace Revue”, and about growing up on the London protest scene.
Read MoreSitting down with Marlon Williams, at this point in his career, feels like entering the very ‘whare’ he has built with (The Messy House), a space alive with introspection, warmth, and spirit. For the New Zealand born singer-songwriter, his fourth album marks not only a musical return to form but also a deeply personal reconnection to language, ancestry, and identity. As his tour brings this radiant body of work to audiences around the world, Marlon opens up about the power of language, and the creative journey that led him here: one shaped by solitude and community, tradition and experimentation, grief and joy.
Read MoreRising South London rapper Liam Mera Kai released his debut EP It’s Fine Once You’re In on May 29th which was a masterful blend of heartfelt vocals and a bouncy rap flow. The six track EP was born out of vulnerability, self-doubt, and exploration, birthing an honest yet entertaining record.
Read MoreIn this conversation - despite the context and an ongoing discussions on mental health, overcoming natural human emotions and dealing with adult life – it was somewhat refreshing to speak to an artist who has taken on a new beginning with pure honesty and an esteemed level of music intelligence.
Read MoreEmotions have become commonplace on dancefloors but often states of ecstasy on top of high tempo drops. This artist is on a mission to show a different side of emotions; surrealism, nostalgia and poignance. With another two tracks to add to his electronic catalogue of feelings, we had the pleasure of getting ten insights into what makes him tick.
Read MoreOut of all the artists I have interviewed, Luna Kali has, by far, been the richest and most enjoyable conversation. An artist who has recently released a debut EP – The Colour I Am, played in numerous jams and bands and is a really familiar face in the Bristol music scene. The remarkable thing about the Angolan-Cape Verdean artist, beyond her talents, is the vulnerability she showcases. Not just in her music, but as you’re about to find out, in conversation and through her everyday actions.
Read MoreCaptain Morgan, yes the rum company, and Foundation FM, a finger-on-the-pulse online store, have come together to create the ultimate, and most unexpected, night out. They’re turning a Bristol Uni lecture hall into the place to be on June 19th, with UK singer-producer-superstar Shanti Celeste going B2B with the icon that is the Canadian DJ, Peach, alongside support from Foundation FM Resident, ELLAWEEEZ. That’s enough to get me out on a school night.
Read MoreOk, first: We LOVE Grandma’s House. From their Post-Punk, adrenaline-fuelled drums to their sludgy Grunge-woven guitars, they are a band we have been following with anticipation. After returning from their most recent tour in Germany last month, debuting their new EP ‘Anything For You’, we had the pleasure of catching up with the band to discuss their creative process, who they’d like to collaborate with and why they’d label their music as a ‘Chilli Heatwave Dorito’.
Read MoreLondon/Melbourne rap duo Teether & Kuya Neil released their debut album ‘Yearn IV’ on May 2nd. The futuristic and experimental hip-hop record is an impressive debut and marks the start of an exciting career. I spoke to the duo on the genesis of their project, real life influences, and navigating the underground scene
Read MoreWhen the opportunity came to my inbox to interview A.D. Scruffs I jumped at the chance just from the description I was given ; “a totally independent, Bristol based ‘Roots Revival’ band. I was already intrigued, but it took less than ten minutes of listening to, and watching, their incredibly energising performances and collective musicianship to know I wanted to talk to this musical palette cleansing band further.
With their debut self-titled album release last month and some exciting live dates ahead of them, I knew we’d have a lot to talk about. I met up with Jake, Will, and Nick to dig deeper into their roots.
Read MoreKayleigh Noble is a 24 year old emerging singer hailing from Dublin. Her electro-pop sound and honest, heartfelt lyrics on her debut album Just A Girl charts the emotional rollercoaster that comes with painful breakups. Her second single (Am I Asleep?), due to be released at the end of February, takes a different turn and sees her explore her newfound singledom. With her warm and bold personality, Kayleigh is shaping up to be an exciting new voice on the European pop scene. We sat down with her to chat about therapy, female empowerment and Charli xcx.
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