Even on a loose, shambling collection of offcuts from previous sessions, BIG SPECIAL are so inherently creative and compelling that they still manage to net an overall win.
A mild, reflective piece of emo and indie-rock takes what always defined Seahaven and makes it the best it’s ever been.
For the second time this year, Converge drop another palette of beautiful noise and discord, and yet again prove that few can do it quite like them.
Sofia Isella’s dark alt-pop only seems to grow in stature, as her newest UK tour brings her to Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Vicious, charged and operating entirely as its own thing, Static Dress’ new album continues their reign as one of current post-hardcore’s absolute best.
At their debut UK headline show, Broadside’s metamorphosis into pop-punk excellence is truly a sight to behold.
Back for its 20th year, Slam Dunk Festival proves as huge as ever, as Good Charlotte headline alongside sets from Knocked Loose, Tonight Alive, State Champs, Sublime, Motion City Soundtrack, The Menzingers and more.
Although they’re still in need of an identity of their own, there’s plenty of emo-leaning promise exhibited by divedown on their debut EP.
Before the kick-off of 2026’s Neighbourhood Weekender, synthpop legends The Human League bring a pre-show to Warrington’s Victoria Park.
For as transitional as Saint Agnes’ new album feels, it still provides some good signs that they’re capable of breaking away from the edgy alt-rock pack into something more their own.