BBC Introducing Acts Unveiled For Standon Calling 2015

Amber Run, Nova Twins, Attaque, Longy and more unveiled for the coveted Saturday slot on the dedicated BBC Introducing stage.

Standon Calling returns to its stunning country manor grounds for a tenth anniversary and today unveils the eight carefully selected artists to perform … Read More

5 Must-See Acts at WOMAD 2015

The world in a park: that’s what WOMAD will gather on the grass of Charlton Park in less than 10 days. Because from the 24th to the 26th of July, the Wiltshire’s Grade I listed residence, once belonging to the Earls of Suffolk, … Read More

NOFX + Alkaline Trio – Live @ O2 Academy Leeds

Thursday 2nd July, Leeds

In the ten years that I have been going to see Alkaline Trio – now being in my 20s – a lot has changed for the band (and myself), but the band remain very important to me, … Read More

5 Must-See Acts at Brownstock Festival 2015

Essex’s best small festival opens its doors in less than 3 days – and with headliners like DJ Fresh, Basement Jaxx and Example with DJ Wire, we’re expecting it to go off.

Now in its 10th year, the Brown family’s … Read More

EAVES – What Green Feels Like

Joe Lyons aka Eaves already sounds as if he has had a lifetime of songwriting experience, but this 23-year-old from Leeds only produced his debut EP, What Green Feels Like back in autumn.

Lyons openly takes influence from the prog-psychedelic … Read More

TYLER, THE CREATOR – F*****G YOUNG / PERFECT

Extraordinarily and interestingly complex character Tyler, The Creator offers a unique style of hip-hop. ‘F*****G YOUNG / PERFECT’ is a video single off Tyler’s third solo album ‘Cherry Bomb, which shows off the complex and unique vision of Tyler, The Creator – who is not … Read More

Clare Teal – Live @ St Jude’s

Sunday 27th June, Hampstead

Adventurous Yorkshire jazz artist Clare Teal has been extremely successful. Called ‘The Queen of Swing’, she’s performed with artists like Jamie Cullum and Katie Melua and had many critically acclaimed albums. She’s won numerous annual awards … Read More

MEGAN HENWOOD – Head, Heart, Hand

Colourful Oxfordshire singer songwriter Megan Henwood began writing songs at the age of nine and, influenced by her Mum, learnt that quality lyrics were extremely important like tunes. She won the prestigious BBC Young Folk Award with her brother Joe … Read More

TERAKAFT – Téneré

Despite the hard times, political instability, social struggles and never-ending conflicts, the Azawad still rocks…today like thirty years ago. Because, as in 1980s, when Tinariwen began to catalyse music lovers’ attentions on the region, desert blues ensembles are still spreading their … Read More

BENJAMIN FOLKE THOMAS – Rogue State of Mind

Bold and entertaining Swedish artist Benjamin Folke Thomas, known for alternative rock, country and Americana, lives in Stockholm. He’s influenced by the iconic sounds of artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Leonard Cohen. 

His polished second studio album Rogue … Read More