Michigan made indie rock/pop sensation Chloe Moriondo, from yellow bedroom walls to gracing the most aptly pink stage at YES Mcr on a Saturday in late September, giving the audience a set so sweet that you might want to check for a cavity later.

Kymara is an incredible R&B/Soul artist who works as a collective with her band to create and write a catalog of work that people can connect and vibe with. They have just recently concluded a four week residency at Casablancas in Brighton

Lastelle took to The Dome in London as part of their current UK run, bringing a set that balanced soaring emotion with heavier bursts of energy. Known for weaving difficult and deeply personal themes into their music, the band delivered a performance that was both atmospheric and intense. The show carried moments of quiet reflection before erupting into full force, with the London crowd fully engaged throughout. It was the kind of night that demonstrated why they’ve quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the UK’s post-hardcore and alternative scene.

High Regard brought their unrelenting hardcore energy to The Underworld in Camden as part of their latest run of shows. The night captured exactly what the band have become known for: raw intensity, a crowd that was fully involved from the first note, and a set that never once took its foot off the gas. With heavy breakdowns, driving riffs and a commanding presence from vocalist Jacob McLean, the room was alive with movement — from stage-divers to circle pits — giving the performance the kind of chaotic edge that defines hardcore at its best.

Trash Boat closed out their UK headline tour with a packed night at The Underworld in Camden, underlining why they’ve become such a staple of the UK alternative scene. Known for their high-energy shows, the finale had everything going for it: a full house, crowd surfers, mosh pits, and a set that leaned into their harder edge while still carrying the hooks fans have come to expect. The intimate venue gave the performance a close-quarters intensity that suited the band’s reputation for throwing everything into their live shows.

Every year, a handful of artists break through the festival season with sets that spark conversations long after the fields empty. Some are already on the rise, others are just getting started, but all have shown why they deserve a spot on your radar. Here are five acts that caught attention across the UK this summer - and where you can see them next.

We learn everything from failure and nothing from success. When I first heard these words, it changed my outlook on everything. Suddenly I realised that growth really does take place outside of comfort..

With ‘Drum Show’ due to release today, the second single from their upcoming album ‘Breach’, we thought we’d go through the recent statement from Tyler Joseph that has left fans divided.

We caught up with Hotwax ahead of their Latitude 2025 set — fresh from a weekend in Germany and ready to hit the Trailer Park stage. They told us about the creative roots they’ve built in Hastings and Brighton, the buzz around their debut album earlier this year, and how their latest single brings a new flavour to their sound.

Signs of solidarity at the family function, Yonks was with Feats last weekend at Latitude - capturing the upcoming artists and the heavy hitters.

On the final day of July, Stratford Rise took to the Windmill for their first ever London show in support of their debut EP. Playing with them was Thorby and Slowhandclap, the latter also playing their first London show.

W.A.S.P came and the put on one strong show and brought the fans with them to prove it. You already know you’re going to be in for a treat when most of the fans have been seeing the band for 30+ years. A long standing career and dedicated fan base say a lot about a performer, and it definitely proved right for W.A.S.P. 

 Wolfmother, and over 20 years of stagecraft kicked in immediately. People often say they were a band born in the wrong era, but they've more than passed the test of time. Their signature 2000s-style riffs and tight drum fills had the whole room clapping in sync like a metronome.

After a a long year departure from the UK, Death From Above 1979 have returned for a one-off London show in the legendary Electric Ballroom in Camden, with previous openers and close friends of the band YAANG returning. 

“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” is the same phrase that leads every creative into the depths of mental exhaustion.

Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering figure behind Black Sabbath and one of the most influential voices in heavy music, has died at the age of 76. His passing comes less than a week after what would become his final public performance — a homecoming show in Birmingham that reunited the original Black Sabbath lineup on stage for the first time in decades.

Fresh off their headline gig at Green Door Store, Brighton five-piece Star Print Clad are proving themselves as one of the city’s most exciting new live acts. Before they took to the stage, we caught up with the band to talk influences, favourite tracks, and what comes next.

It may have been a Monday night but you wouldn’t have known that with the electric energy Cyan Kicks brought to their show.

At the beginning of April we released an Article called “The State of Grassroot Venues in 2025”, in which we discussed the real world issues that Grassroots venues are facing across the country.

Big Special made a splash last week (4th July 2025), unexpectedly releasing “National Average”, their highly-anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed 2024 album, “Postindustrial Hometown Blues.” In classic Big Special style, the album arrived without fanfare or prior announcement, instantly creating buzz among fans and music critics alike.