Faetooth gathered probably the most packed crowd I’ve ever seen in the Arts Centre before, with their support acts ‘Kulk’ and ‘Cwfen’ doing more than just filling time - they were getting the crowd going, ready, and warming everyone up for a brilliant evening (or cooling seeing as there was many fans placed around the venue to keep the temperatures down!).

The Chainsmokers deliver a high-octane live experience that blurs the line between a concert and a full-blown party. Known for their seamless fusion of EDM and pop, the duo keeps the energy soaring from start to finish, constantly engaging with the crowd and turning the venue into one giant singalong—especially during massive hits like “Closer,” “Selfie,” and “Paris.”

Wrapping Up SXSW London Day 4 we had Coco & the Lost performing an acoustic set at Jaguar Shoes, with a emotional and impactful take on her normal energetic ‘cinematic pop’, she had crips vocals, and great humour between sets!

Despite it being a warm weekday night, Snake Eyes still brought their all to the table. And so did their second support, Rad Pitt, a punk, ‘math-rock’ band from Colchester, who’s vivacious energy got the audience going; with both their bassist and guitarist performing from the crowd-side of the barricade, creating a lively, interactive atmosphere.

We caught up with Sunday Best after their set at SXSW London to talk about their latest single, what being a DIY band means to them, and the artists they’d love to collaborate with.

Then came Final Dose, whose stage presence and unique set certainly caught my attention; with the main vocalist arriving on stage with what seemed to be a bag over his head with eye holes. If this wasn’t enough their set boasted the use of very dim red lighting exclusively, paired with a smoke machine, to create an eerie atmosphere that paired wonderfully with their music and caused an interesting dynamic compared to the usual array of different lighting used by most artists.

After a European run and their first ever appearance at Slam Dunk, Sweet Pill are rounding off this run of shows in London. Headlining Downstairs At The Dome to an almost sold out room

As SXSW London made its much-anticipated European debut, the festival’s sprawling program of tech, art, and music converged in Shoreditch, drawing a diverse crowd of innovators, creators, and music lovers. Among the 100+ acts lighting up the city, Gender Crisis delivered a set that captured the raw, urgent spirit of modern punk.

It’s been over a year since Heart Attack Man was last in the UK and with a new album out this set was the perfect opportunity to showcase new music not just to any existing fans in the room, but to potential new ones. Opening with Laughing Without Smiling, one of their new tracks, the band immediately took control of the stage. The high paced set which mainly focused on the newer album tracks also has a good mix of older fan favourite songs. With constant movement and energy from the band on stage, to the multiple crowd surfers and stage divers they built up the excitement for the rest of the night, and with the announcement that they will be headlining the same venue later this year they have guaranteed many people will return.

Self proclaimed ‘ragtag bunch of misfits’ Sunday Best are creating the representation within the scene that they didn’t have growing up, completely independent and fully DIY, Sunday Best leave everything on the stage!

When Rivers Meet on their ‘Addicted To You’ release week tour was always promised to be great, with their album reaching number 4 on the top charts whilst being a fully independent band - their fans were sure to turn out.

Zimmer90's performance at Manchester's Gorilla on May 9, 2025, was a captivating blend of electronic and acoustic sounds that transformed the venue into an immersive acoustic journey. The duo's dynamic stage presence and seamless transitions from melodic melodies to energetic dance beats kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. Fans praised the show as "very upbeat and loud," highlighting the vibrant atmosphere and the crowd's enthusiastic response.

It’s been close to 3 years since the last As It Is show, and 5 and a half years since the full lineup played a show together. After announcing their comeback last year, re-recording their debut album their first show back together is in the band's hometown of Brighton with fans travelling from all over to celebrate the band's return.

Melin Melyn arrived they captured the audiences attention from the start, coming on stage and saluting everyone before starting the gig off.

Elvana is a uk based Elvis fronted nirvana tribute band from Newcastle -upon- Tyne. Having already rocked multiple festivals including download and Glastonbury  they returned to London to take on the mighty O2 Academy Brixton.

ROXOFF is an action packed indoor festival at the Brickmakers in Norwich, which started at 14:30 and didn’t end until gone 23:00; with the crowd never wavering.

Big Special tore through a sold-out set at Oslo Hackney on May 5, 2025, turning the venue into a full-blown pressure cooker

It’s the night of Pet Needs biggest headline show to date and the wrap of their ‘Fractured Party’ , a weekend of live shows by the band. With fans travelling from all over the stage it set for a memorable night

It's the penultimate night of Orchards UK tour, celebrating the release of their recent album Bicker which has taken them up and down the UK. Tonights show being at The Moth Club in Hackney

There aren’t many venues left in London like the New Cross Inn. A cornerstone of the grassroots circuit, it’s known for loud nights, affordable drinks, and a stage that’s launched more than a few careers. On Monday 28 April, it played host to five bands covering a wide spectrum of alternative sounds — from punk to post-hardcore to melodic indie — in a stacked and well-paced evening that felt like a proper showcase of where UK DIY music is at.