Category: music review
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Caught Live… Payola at The Water Rats 26.09.2026
Payola brought thunderous drums, biting guitars and their formidable swagger and soul and Rock’n’roll to London’s iconic The Water Rats. Their headline set made a powerful case for getting out and supporting grassroots live music.
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The Great Leslie – Chasing Shadows
The Great Leslie return with “Chasing Shadows”, a dark, danceable indie-rock anthem packed with driving riffs, huge hooks and undeniable momentum ahead of debut album TRACES, arriving January 2027.
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Headwired – Limerick
Headwired return with new single “Limerick”, a hugely catchy indie-rock anthem packed with razor-sharp guitars, blistering hooks and infectious energy as their breakout 2026 continues.
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Billobuckers -Don’t Ask
BilloBuckers set their sights on bigger stages with ‘Don’t Ask’, an explosive indie-rock anthem pairing heavy riffs with a towering singalong chorus, channelling grit, melody and arena-sized ambition into a bold statement of intent.
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The Habit – The Marches
Carrying the brooding tension of early Wolf Alice, The Marches’ ‘The Habit’ is a raw and relentless indie-rock burner that tightens its grip with every passing second.
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Red Tree – Tuesday Night Whites
Tuesday Night Whites transform a Kendal Calling meeting point into a soaring celebration of friendship, festivals and shared memories. Driven by ringing guitars and an anthemic chorus, ‘Red Tree’ sounds destined for the main stage.
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Hiraeth – Holy Coves
Holy Coves deliver their most ambitious and emotionally exposed album yet. Hiraeth blends psychedelic rock, Americana and atmospheric soundscapes while confronting grief, childhood trauma, addiction, family and the complicated meaning of home.
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Caught In The Crossfire – The Fairways
Salford four-piece The Fairway deliver soaring guitars, emotional intensity and a huge crowd-ready chorus on their anthemic new single, ‘Caught in the Crossfire’.
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Summertime Love – Yon Mon
Yon Mon return’s with his most accomplished single yet. Packed with shimmering guitars, uplifting lyrics and an unforgettable soaring chorus, Summertime Love is a feel-good indie anthem that captures the spirit of summer and showcases Yon Mon’s most confident, commercial sound to date.
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Travelling – Holy Coves
Holy Coves continue the journey towards their fourth album Hiraeth with perhaps their most personal single yet. Blending shimmering Americana, country-rock warmth and deeply heartfelt songwriting, Travelling transforms personal hardship into a beautifully uplifting anthem. This may be one of the band’s finest moments to date.
