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All the best new music from July in a handy playlist

Well July 2013 has now been and gone, leaving us with memories of heatwaves, Royal births and loads of great new music. Below is a playlist of all the best new music from the month, including the return of Yuck, a new track from Factory Floor, a predicable belter from Eli & Fur and lots […]

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Listen: June playlist – all the best new music from June

Before we dive head-long into July, here’s a handy playlist rounding up all the best new music from June – from exciting new bands like Swim Deep, NO CEREMONY///, SPIRES, Splashh and JAWS to established acts like Editors, White Lies and the irrepressible M.I.A. Enjoy! June playlist – full tracklist 01. Janelle Monae – ‘Dance […]

Glastonbury

My Glastonbury 2013 review…

Glastonbury is commonly regarded as the world’s biggest and best festival for lots of reasons, but the one reason that stands out for me is the freedom it offers festival-goers to enjoy the weekend however they choose to. Other festivals pack you into designated areas and have a limited amount of stages and options. At […]

Watch: Swim Deep – ‘The Sea’ video

New Birmingham band Swim Deep have been making waves with their new single ‘The Sea’ – which is out on 4 March – and have today unveiled the gloriously lo-fi video. Check it out below: Swim Deep are currently supporting Two Door Cinema Club on their UK tour, but will soon be embarking on their […]

Live At Leeds

Live At Leeds 2013 – full line-up revealed

The full line-up for this years Live At Leeds event has been announced today. The three-day event features gigs in various locations across Leeds over the weekend of the 3-6 May, and this year will include headline performances from AlunaGeorge, Darwin Deez and Everything Everything. Other notable inclusions on the bill include Peace, Tribes, Swim […]

Swim Deep - The Sea

Listen: Swim Deep reveal new track ‘The Sea’

As well as being one of the brightest new hopes for 2013, Swim Deep are also leading the emergence of new Birmingham-based guitar bands. After beguiling us with last years releases ‘Honey’ and ‘King City’ and signing to RCA Records, they are starting to get serious as they lead up to their debut album with […]