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Grassroots on a Wednesday: Six New Acts Battle It Out at Nottingham’s Metronome
Metronome Nottingham hosts a free Battle of the Bands featuring six emerging acts from Nottingham Trent University.
Music & Inspiration
Oasis Live ’25 Documentary Takes Shape as Steven Knight Calls the Film ‘Phenomenal’
The Oasis Live ’25 documentary is taking shape, with producer Steven Knight revealing the current cut is around four hours long.
Music & Inspiration
Squeeze Take ‘Trixies’ to No.1 on the UK Independent Albums Chart
Squeeze land at Number One on the UK Independent Albums Chart with Trixies, ahead of Katherine Priddy and Gorillaz.
Music & Inspiration
Gorillaz Release ‘The Mountain’ — and Go Straight to No.1 on the Independent Albums Chart
Gorillaz open March at Number One on the UK Independent Albums Chart with The Mountain.
Music News
BRIT Awards 2026: Manchester Hosts the BRITs as Wolf Alice, Sam Fender and Noel Gallagher Are Honoured
The BRIT Awards leave London for Manchester, with Wolf Alice named Group of the Year, Sam Fender taking Alternative/Rock Act and Noel Gallagher honoured…
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Robbie Williams Plays Intimate Manchester Show on the Eve of the BRIT Awards
Robbie Williams plays Aviva Studios as BRITs Week reaches its final night before the awards make their Manchester debut.
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BRITs Week Turns Manchester Into a Week-Long Music City
With Olivia Dean, Robbie Williams, The K’s and more playing around Manchester, the BRITs' first year in the city becomes much bigger than one…
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Cardinals’ ‘Masquerade’ Breaks Into the UK Independent Albums Top Three
Cardinals' debut Masquerade enters the Official Independent Albums Chart at Number Two, a strong first-week result for the Cork five-piece.
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The K’s Join BRITs Week With Intimate Manchester Show
The K’s play Manchester's Gorilla as BRITs Week puts grassroots venues at the centre of the build-up to the 2026 awards.
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Lambrini Girls Bring BRITs Week to The Garage for War Child
Lambrini Girls take over The Garage in London as BRITs Week puts one of Britain's fiercest punk bands into an intimate room for War…
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Cardinals Release Debut Album ‘Masquerade’
Cork five-piece Cardinals arrive with debut album Masquerade, a ten-track record released through So Young Records.
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The Molotovs Hit No.2 on the UK Independent Albums Chart With ‘Wasted On Youth’
The Molotovs' debut Wasted On Youth enters the UK Independent Albums Chart at Number Two and the main UK Albums Chart at Number Three.
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BRITs Week 2026 Brings Big Artists Back Into Small UK Venues
BRITs Week expands across the UK for 2026, putting major artists into intimate venues while raising money for War Child.
Music & Inspiration
Record Store Day 2026 List Lands With Blur, Primal Scream, Wolf Alice and More
Record Store Day UK reveals hundreds of exclusive releases for 18 April, with Blur, Primal Scream, Wolf Alice, Paramore and more on the 2026…
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The Molotovs Release Debut Album ‘Wasted On Youth’
After years spent building an audience from the stage up, The Molotovs arrive at their debut album Wasted On Youth.
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Nova Twins Return to Their Roots for Independent Venue Week
Nova Twins return to the 300-capacity Amersham Arms for a sold-out Independent Venue Week show rooted in the spaces that helped shape them.
Grassroots
Independent Venue Week 2026 Begins With More Than 700 Shows Across the UK
Independent Venue Week returns with 236 venues and more than 700 shows, putting grassroots live music at the centre of the week.
Music News
Sleaford Mods Return With ‘The Demise Of Planet X’
Sleaford Mods release The Demise Of Planet X, pushing their stripped-back attack into a broader and more collaborative record.
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Robbie Williams Releases ‘Britpop’ — A Record Looking Back at the Music That Made Him
Robbie Williams releases his 13th studio album Britpop, featuring Tony Iommi, Gaz Coombes, Chris Martin and more.
Music & Inspiration
The Cribs Release Ninth Album ‘Selling A Vibe’
The Cribs return with Selling A Vibe, a ninth album that brings their pop instincts closer to the surface.