Cruel World is clean and it’s polished, but the record is laced with a plethora of musical quirks that, alongside of a couple of pop epics, just about keep it interesting.

Arlo Parks celebrates nocturnal spaces and finds solace somewhere between escapism and realisation on Ambiguous Desire.

Takedown Festival 2026 struck a powerful balance between tribute and triumph, blending heartfelt moments with relentless energy.

Waterparks brought the hugely successful Prowler Tour to Bristol with support from Greywind, serving as a strong reminder of why the trio remain one of the most unpredictable yet exciting forces.

BTS’s Arirang is a carefully crafted piece of work that perfectly balances heritage, identity, and pop into the comeback album of the year.

The second night in Manchester at Co-op Live on March 21 had this unmistakable polish; you could feel the band settling into their groove. What unfolded wasn’t just a huge live show; it was clearly something they’d shaped around pacing, texture, and control.

Scouting For Girls’ undeniable stage presence is not to be underestimated – and the loyalty of their fanbase is not to be tested either.

Seeing an artist like Arthur Hill fill an arena before even releasing a debut album brings a sense of hope back to the music industry when it feels most needed.

London’s Roundhouse was bustling with radiant emo energy on March 12 when America’s favourite emo stars Hot Mulligan lit up the room with dominant choruses and waves of crowd surfers.