Released yesterday, Mercy! has echoes of the core of grunge, something that has clearly been experimented with, not only through visual arts but also the auditory, with frontperson August using their eclectic ability to create, to paint the cover. The constant use of DIY throughout this singles creation process only builds upon the ethereal experience that follows you when listening. You can hear the raw scream of guitar that carries the flow of the track so beautifully. You

At just 17 years old, the independent artist, producer, and songwriter, ‘sdoku’ is already making waves in the Italian music industry. With distinct influences from artists such as The 1975, sdoku has recently released his ballad of endless love named ‘The Eternal Flame Of You’. This isn’t any basic love song, you can feel the raw emotion, and be engulfed by the atmospheric story telling. The work behind his releases is undeniable, a fully independent artist who clearly has

Brighton-based Rosanna Bucci has blessed the world with her new Beabadoobee-esque melody ‘Talk’. This track feels like a walk along a warm beach watching the sunset. It encapsulates the feeling of comfort that we all yearn for in connections, so beautifully. Bucci has curated the perfect track for coming-of-age romcoms, and if frolicking in a field is your thing, you will one hundred percent love this song. Something that really stood out to me was the stunning vocals. One th

If you don't know Girl Apocrypha already, you are clearly new here. But, you may not know anything about her new single - “Thank God!” and I can guarantee by the end of this review, this track is going to be the only thing you're thinking about. “Thank God!” by Girl Apocrypha exquisitely explores the everlasting grief of losing a friendship that you once cared deeply for, whilst also recognising the strength that loneliness brings, hardening your skin, even if you aren’t qui

The second wave of Night Currents Festival is here and it's bigger and better than ever! Following the previous wave which revealed names such as Lime Garden, Prima Queen, ARXX, My First Time, Ain’t, and Crysometimes, this Portsmouth day festival has revealed 3 new artists to fill you with vibes on the first Saturday of October. Starting off strong with another favourite of Quantize, Brighton based SLAG are going to grace the stage with their magnetic performance full of exh

Night Currents 2026 - First wave announcement. If you know me at all, you will know my love for supporting independent venues and upcoming artists. With the state of our music scene at the moment, thousands of people losing their jobs due to the lack of funding towards grassroots venues, festivals like Night Currents are what we need. We should all be supporting our local venues, especially when they hold amazing events like Night Currents. Save the date for the first Saturd