Once you start going to a fair amount of shows and gigs, you slowly start noticing over time, that some shows are a bit too similar. Minimal talking, a strict set list and usually not much room with any improvisation or personality allowed to shine through. This however, was not the case with lizmnk’s single launch party at The Old Queens Head in Islington. 

It's been two years since Newham-born musician Lizmnk released her debut EP, 'Message from above'. She now returns with two new tracks, ‘Sun Is My Lover/Mirage’.

Lord Apex ends the Smoke Sessions saga on an effortless yet timeless, hazy high.

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.

Artist-producer J P Rose gives us a touching yet vibrant offering with his latest single, Lonely Soul, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: AJ Tracey, Nxdia, Col3trane, Girls Don't Sync, Raghd & more.

If we needed a reminder of who’s dominating the UK rap scene right now, then Lotus does just that. Not that we ever forgot - it's Little Simz.

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Sammy Virji & Skepta, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean & more.

Kojey Radical has returned with his first new music since 2022's debut album, Reason To Smile. His swaggering new single 'Rule One', features fellow UK Rapper Bawo.

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Wolf Alice, Aminé, Little Simz, Jay Prince, Lola Young & more.

Gearing up for Lotus, her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Little Simz treats fans to new single 'Young', alongside a must-see visual...

Oculate UK's round-up of all the best new music releases from the past week. Featuring: PinkPantheress, Loyle Carner, Nectar Woode, Venna, CMAT & more.

Since the pandemic over 28,000 licensed venues have closed in the UK, and ultimately, venues are closing because people simply aren’t going. We need to go out and get ugly.

Currently moving in his own lane, driving forwards to the sound of ‘KT.FM’, the Battersea-based artist has channelled his musical vision...

Versatile, Personal and Exuding Confidence. A Belting Debut Album from Finn Foxell.

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music from the past week. Featuring: Sasha Keable, Cheetah & Nia Archives, Finn Foxell & more.

Little Simz has stepped up a level - with her first ever arena shows at London's O2 Arena and Manchester's Co-Op Live later this year.

Musician/songwriter Celeste Madden releases a re-worked version of 'Is It Really Goodnight?', her witty and heart-wrenching studio debut EP

Hackney singer-songwriter Mychelle returns with 'You Don’t Care About Me', alongside exciting news that she’ll join Jorja Smith on tour

British R&B group No Guidnce triumphantly return with their latest EP, Confessions of a Lover Boy