Michelle Sara left Romania at 19 to chase something bigger, landing in London where she’s currently studying for a music degree. That kind of leap — uprooting yourself at 19, building something in a new city — takes a particular kind of self-belief, and it comes through in her music. She writes about love, loss, and self-discovery with an emotional precision that feels well beyond her 22 years, drawing on a songwriting practice she only really unlocked in 2020, which she desc

Liverpool has a habit of producing artists with a strong sense of their own voice, and Samuel Evanson fits that tradition comfortably… He’s been building steadily — earning features from Clash and Wonderland, picking up an International Music Video Award for ‘He Gave Me Nothing’, and developing a reputation as a live performer with real emotional depth. His sound doesn’t fit neatly into a single genre box, which is part of what makes him interesting: it’s defined more by feel

Some bands sound better on record; others make more sense the moment they step onto a stage. The Howlers fall firmly into the second category. Have a listen to some of their songs on Spotify while you read about their live show at Nottingham's Bodega on February 13th! There’s something cinematic about their sound — dusty guitar tones, swaggering rhythms and vocals that feel dragged straight through the smoke of a late-night bar. Their music leans into desert rock textures wh

There are some songs that arrive like a carefully planned statement. ‘Bésame’ is not one of those songs — and that’s exactly the point. Released on 5th February 2026, Daniela’s latest single feels more like a raised eyebrow across a dancefloor than a press-ready proclamation. It flirts, it loops, it refuses to over-explain itself. Built from warm guitar strokes, soft percussion, and hypnotic rhythmic cycles, ‘Bésame’ thrives in that delicious grey area between intention and i

Designer Melissa-Kate returns to her hometown with her debut solo fashion show, unveiling her SS26 collection titled ‘London, Paris, New York, Birkenhead’ on 19th February at Future Yard, the Birkenhead-based CIC dedicated to uplifting local creative talent. After showcasing collections across three seasons of London Fashion Week, Melissa-Kate’s SS26 show marks both a personal and cultural homecoming. Collaborating with an expansive network of performers and creatives from ac

‘ Love Sound’ marks a significant milestone for Dace Silina, not only as her debut English-language single, but as a clear articulation of her artistic identity. Self-written and developed organically, the track reflects an artist stepping into new linguistic and emotional territory with confidence and care. Rather than overreaching, Silina allows the song to unfold naturally, guided by instinct and emotional clarity. The production, crafted alongside Gints Stankevics, favour

There’s no mistaking the tension running through Arsenal of Democracy, the latest album from New York avant-electro project Energy Whores. From its opening moments, the record refuses comfort. It hums, pulses, advances. It doesn’t invite you in so much as ask what you’re doing here — and whether you’ve been paying attention… Led by Carrie Schoenfeld, Energy Whores has always operated in a space between art-rock, electronic experimentation, and political provocation. But Arsen

Nottingham based band City Flowers recently released a new single called “Anthony” which brings gritty guitar riffs, bouncing bass lines reminiscent of Queen's iconic riffs, and some incredible resonating vocals from band frontier Mollie Ralph. This single immediately makes you want to dance along and head-bang as the bass and guitar intensify. From the first crash of drums and heavy guitar work, “Anthony” screams to listeners that it isn’t meant to be background music, it’s