Next Wave #1206: Sex Mask
The trio – made up of Vicente Moncada (drums/production), Wry Gray (vocals/lyrics) and Kaya Martin (guitars/ synths) – gripped Australia’s music scene by the throat in 2025 with their two previous EPs ‘Body Broker’ and…
Alice Roberts: ‘By the time I’d finished Richard Dawkins I’d left faith behind’
My favourite book growing up Arnold Lobel's wonderful Frog and Toad stories. Toad would get himself tied up in knots, trying to find a button or fly a kite, but Frog was always there – a constant, caring and funny…
Jorja Smith to play first headline show at The O2 for venue’s 20th birthday
Smith said the booking felt like “a huge honour” and pointed to the arena’s history. “It’s a venue that has hosted so many incredible artists and unforgettable moments over the years, so to be part of this milestone…
Autumn Travel Trends 2026: Why UK Hotel Prices Are Rising and Where to Find the Best Bargains Abroad
While hotel stays across the UK are now, on average, more expensive than during the peak summer months, international spots are seeing accommodation prices tumble. Destinations like Albufeira and Faro in Portugal’s…
beabadoobee Conjures Blissful Nostalgia With ‘Memories’
The West London singer is on the road right now, with Bea travelling across North America. So far she’s played huge sets at Lollapalooza and Hinterland festivals, as well as a headline show at the legendary Red Rocks…
Swedish Riser de clair Announces Debut Album ‘veta begas’
The merging songwriter caught our ear with a triumphant double single earlier this year, with ‘naming you’ and ‘swim in illyria’ displaying remarkable grace. Debut album ‘veta begas’ will follow on October 9th, her most…
MTV VMAs 2026 have scrapped the ‘Best Rock’ category after 37 years
The category is not included in the upcoming 2026 awards, with nominations announced on Wednesday (August 19). Advertisement It has been replaced by ‘Best Alternative’, which this year includes nods to Geese , Tame…
Leon Bridges Shares Four Brand New Songs From ‘Happiness Anytime’
The songwriter is sharing his new album in bite-sized portions, with the full release scheduled for September 25th. Typically effervescent, the second batch of material from ‘Happiness Anytime’ boasts four songs, and…
Eliza Rose Announces New Project ‘ARCADIA: PLEASUREDOME’
The incoming release finds the club figure working alongside producer Sega Bodega, stretching her songwriting in different places across six tracks. Out on November 11th , the sonic elasticity allows Eliza Rose to tackle…
Brandon Flowers – ‘Thrasher’ review: The Killers’ man leaves Vegas for Nashville on personal country hoedown
As a vehicle through those sleepy towns, tall mountains and red canyons, ‘Mr Brightside’ collects us in a pick-up truck of the old-school country that his dad would play to him as a kid, long before Oasis , New Order and…