Category: ThisIsTheMusic
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Victim Of A Casual Thing The Clause
Some debut albums introduce a band; others announce them. Victim of A Casual Thing is firmly the latter — a record that doesn’t just showcase The Clause’s talent but cements their place as one of the most exciting young bands in the UK. The Clause have been grafting for years,…
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Fever Marseille
There’s a storm brewing in Derbyshire, and it goes by the name of Marseille. The five-piece have been quietly (and not so quietly) gathering momentum over the past year, pulling in support from BBC 6 Music tastemakers like Steve Lamacq and Nathan Shepherd, while catching the ears of US outlets…
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Lucy Bendricks
Barry Island isn’t just the home of seaside arcades and Gavin & Stacey — it’s now the breeding ground for one of Wales’ most exciting new indie exports. Bendricks, a four-piece steeped in anthemic choruses and raw indie grit, are eady to charge out of the South Wales coast and…
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The High Nines – The High Nines
Some debuts announce a band’s arrival; others feel like a culmination of something bigger. The High Nines’ self-titled first album does both. Thirteen tracks long and brimming with confidence, it’s the sound of a North West five-piece who understand the weight of the region’s musical history but refuse to be…
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Milk Grace Calver
Grace Calver’s new single “Milk” (out October 10th) is a witty, self-aware slice of Britpop-inspired indie pop that feels as relatable as it is infectious. Built on jangly guitars, bouncy rhythms, and playful lyricism, the track captures those all-too-familiar moments of everyday chaos — from oversharing to forgetting the essentials…
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Breathe For Her Mercy Kelly
Rising indie outfit Mercy Kelly return with their brand-new single Breathe For Her, a track that cements their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands. From the very first beat, Breathe For Her hits with urgency. Laced with crisp guitar hooks, driving rhythms, and soaring vocals, the…
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Caught Live: Cast And Richard Ashcroft – Wembley Stadium 28.9.25
Britpop nostalgia might be everywhere these days, but when it’s done with this much conviction, it feels less like a re-run and more like a reminder of why these songs mattered in the first place. At Wembley Stadium, Cast and Richard Ashcroft (supporting Oasis) delivered a night that was part…
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Caught Live Oasis – Wembley Stadium 28th September
Oasis closed their seven-night Wembley residency with swagger and vigour, leaving 90,000 mad-for-it fans desperate for more. Whether Liam’s prophecy of “see you next year” comes true remains to be seen, but what can’t be disputed is that the summer of 2025 has belonged to the Manchester band, just as…
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Lovin’ You Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft has always carried a certain weight with him — the voice of Britpop’s most spiritual frontman, the restless soul behind Urban Hymns, the poet who never stopped chasing transcendence in the everyday. Now, in 2025, he returns with Lovin’ You, his first studio album since 2018s Natural Rebel.…
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Hello Beautiful Dodgy
After a decade away from the studio, Britpop hero’s Dodgy return with Hello Beautiful, and it’s a reminder of just how good they are at crafting timeless indie rock that feels both familiar and fresh. Released on Friday 26th September on Flip Flop Records, the single is everything fans have…
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