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[REVIEW] The Smoke Clears as Lord Apex Ends an Era
Lord Apex ends the Smoke Sessions saga on an effortless yet timeless, hazy high.


Girls Don’t Sync Drop Debut EP ‘Code Orange’ Mixing UK Garage, Hard House, And Diasporic Rhythms
Girls Don’t Sync have released their debut EP Code Orange, capturing the sound of a collective who have gone from underground club champions to one of the UK’s most-watched electronic groups.


Primavera Sound Has Dropped its 2026 Line-Up - and it's STACKED
THE CURE, DOJA CAT, THE XX, GORILLAZ, MASSIVE ATTACK, ADDISON RAE AND MY BLOODY VALENTINE, MAC DEMARCO, PINKPANTHERESS - Crikey, they've done it again, haven't they?


Dreaming Eli is Flourishing with My Name is Amore
Dreaming Eli has always been a house of survival. Its previous seasons charted a woman’s journey through rebellion, trauma, and self-preservation, a narrative sewn with pain, defiance, and eventual rebirth. But for Spring/Summer 2026, Elisa Trombatore loosens her grip on armour.


Footpatrol and Salomon Team Up For Their First Collaboration As They Rework The XT-4 OG
Footpatrol and Salomon have linked for their first collaboration, reimagining the XT-4 OG with a monochrome gradient finish. The pair, previewed earlier at Paris Fashion Week, brings together Salomon’s technical DNA and Footpatrol’s city-minded aesthetic.
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[REVIEW] Moon Panda's New Album 'Dumb Luck' is Blissfully Dreamy
Moon Panda's 'Dumb Luck' is a blissfully dreamy offering, born out of joy and complexity, with the strength of collaboration and connection right at its core.


Lucila Safdie Builds Dreamscapes with Tristesse Impériale
Lucila Safdie does not design clothes so much as she builds dreamscapes. For Spring/Summer 2026, that dreamscape is “tristesse impériale”: a moodboard of obsession, inheritance, and the fragile fever of girlhood, refracted through both history and the pixelated glare of the present.


Demna’s Bold Debut: Gucci Reimagined
With “La Famiglia”, Demna injects playful energy, daring silhouettes, and modern luxury into Gucci, offering a glimpse of the house’s new direction.


JayaHadADream Drops New Single ‘Bug’ With The Announcement Of Debut Project 'Happiness From Agony'
JayaHadADream steps up again with ‘Bug’, a lo-fi, jazz-tinged rap track produced by New Machine that pairs laid-back instrumentation with sharp-tongued delivery. At the same time, she’s announced her debut full-length project, Happiness From Agony, set for release on October 24.


[REVIEW] Gilles Peterson’s We Out Her Festival continues to shine as one of the UK’s most heart-thawing experiences
Nestled within Dorset’s rolling countryside lies a nexus of UK jazz, soul and beyond. Expertly curated with an expansive spectrum of music and culture, WOH has mastered a magical alchemy that draws together people of all ages and walks of life into a glistening, love-bound community.
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[REVIEW] Ocean Alley Return With Sun-Soaked Fifth Album ‘Love Balloon’
Ocean Alley's signature sun-drenched groove with a playful, psychedelic edge is still ever present, but on Love Balloon it feels brighter, a little looser, and a lot more confident.


Mick Jenkins, EMIL, And ENNY Team Up On ‘Words I Should’ve Said’
Mick Jenkins has joined forces with London producer EMIL and ENNY on ‘Words I Should’ve Said’, a track that pairs stripped-back production with raw lyrical honesty. It’s the second single from their joint project A Murder of Crows, landing October 3rd, and it arrives with a Flora Scott-directed video.


Geo Baddoo Revives Lovers Rock On New Single ‘Silver Lining’
Geo Baddoo returns with ‘Silver Lining,’ her first true love song. Drawing on ‘70s Lovers Rock and reggae classics, the British soul-R&B artist strips back the drama of modern romance in favour of honesty and connection.


The MOBOs are Heading to Manchester
The MOBOs have today announced that the latest iteration of the awards ceremony will take place on 26 March 2026, at CO-OP Live in Manchester.


Inside the World of ix & uyi: An Intimate Live Experience
Through collaborative project, 'it’s over, we tried', rising Birmingham duo ix & uyi. fuse emotion, community, and innovation into a groundbreaking live experience.
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[REVIEW] Between Friends - WOW!: Tightly Crafted Earworms Designed for the Dance Floor
If you want an eclectic collection of strong pop bangers, then this is the album for you.


Kofi Stone Announces Third Album ‘All The Flowers Have Bloomed’
Kofi Stone has announced his third album, All The Flowers Have Bloomed, a 14-track release due on Friday, November 7th. The Birmingham rapper has spent the past few years carving out a place for himself as one of the most honest voices in UK rap, and this record is set to feel like the natural extension of that path.


Loyle Carner Announces The Stacked Line-Up For His ‘hopefully !’ World Tour
Loyle Carner has confirmed the line-up for his hopefully ! world tour, which begins next month. Navy Blue, Rejjie Snow, Léa Sen, and Brian Nasty will join him across different dates, underscoring the collaborative spirit that’s always defined Carner’s approach.


Pozer Drops ‘Jersey King’ And Claims His Spot In The UK Scene
Pozer is back with ‘Jersey King’, a track that proves why he’s become one of the most talked-about names in UK rap.
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[REVIEW] Blood Orange Weaves Memories, Loss, And Homecoming Into His Striking Return 'Essex Honey'
Blood Orange’s Essex Honey is a striking return after six years, weaving grief, Essex memories, and a heavy roster of collaborators into a 14-track record that feels both intimate and expansive. With moments of raw vulnerability and flashes of bold experimentation, Dev Hynes delivers one of his most personal works to date.


Skepta & Fred Again.. Surprise The Scene With ‘Skepta .. Fred’
Skepta and Fred again.. have dropped Skepta .. Fred, a surprise five-track EP blending grime and dance energy. Following their chart-smashing “Victory Lap” and the high-voltage “Back 2 Back,” the project adds three new tracks; “London,” “Last 1s Left,” and “21 Years.” Across 16 minutes, Skepta and Fred prove their unlikely partnership just works: raw, fun, and built for both festival chaos and headphones at full blast.


[REVIEW] Mariah The Scientist Fights For Love On Toy Soldier Themed Lp ‘HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY’
Atlanta R&B act Mariah the Scientist positions herself at the ‘HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY’ military base and aims to rule victorious through a 10 track, 80’s inspired, love-engrossed call to arms, under soldier pseudonym Buckles.


Douvelle19 & AntsLive Link up On Heavy Release 'Ghost'
Cardiff producer/DJ Douvelle19 has joined forces with North London rap powerhouse AntsLive on their brand-new single ‘Ghost’, fusing Douvelle19’s hypnotic, bass-heavy production with AntsLive’s razor-sharp wordplay, bringing together two rising forces from different corners of the UK scene.


Cat Burns Announces Her Intimate New Album 'How to be Human'
Cat Burns announces her new album How to be Human, out 31st October, following her acclaimed debut early twenties. Spanning 16 tracks including singles “All This Love” and “GIRLS!”, the record explores grief, heartbreak, and self-growth with raw authenticity. Written entirely by Cat and paired with visuals she conceptualised, the album will be supported by a seven-date UK headline tour this November, alongside an upcoming All Points East festival appearance.
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