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.

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. 

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.

Following a string of festival appearances and a pretty unforgettable Glasto set, Turnstile have confirmed they’ll be back in the UK this November for a headline run. It’s loud, it’s fast, and it’s going to be very sweaty.

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.”

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.