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Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026
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Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026

Photos: Dreamwave, The Cutter and Petrichor performing live at The Lodge @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester – 12/03/2026
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Photos: Dreamwave, The Cutter and Petrichor performing live at The Lodge @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester – 12/03/2026

Photos: Keo and Tooth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 06/03/2026
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Photos: Keo and Tooth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 06/03/2026

Photos: KEELEY and Warm Parts performing live at AMPED, Huddersfield – 27/02/2026
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Photos: KEELEY and Warm Parts performing live at AMPED, Huddersfield – 27/02/2026

  • Vinyl Williams releases celestial psych offering ‘Soulgaze (feat. Nailah Hunter)’.
    16/03/2026

    Vinyl Williams releases celestial psych offering ‘Soulgaze (feat. Nailah Hunter)’.

  • Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026
    15/03/2026

    Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026

  • figure eight are back with new song ‘hummingbird’.
    14/03/2026

    figure eight are back with new song ‘hummingbird’.

  • COSM release melancholic banger ‘Black Holes’.
    13/03/2026

    COSM release melancholic banger ‘Black Holes’.

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  • Vinyl Williams releases celestial psych offering ‘Soulgaze (feat. Nailah Hunter)’.

    Vinyl Williams releases celestial psych offering ‘Soulgaze (feat. Nailah Hunter)’.

    A hazy, psych-pop cut which is full of warmth, airy, shimmering instrumentation and even has a majestic side as it progresses. Read More

    16th Mar 2026
  • figure eight are back with new song ‘hummingbird’.

    figure eight are back with new song ‘hummingbird’.

    It’s a dense, shoegaze-y cut with soaring vocals and atmospheric guitars that lean into post-rock territories. Read More

    14th Mar 2026
  • COSM release melancholic banger ‘Black Holes’.

    COSM release melancholic banger ‘Black Holes’.

    A devastatingly beautiful shoegaze/slowcore/psych-rock crossover dealing with grief and loss. Read More

    13th Mar 2026
  • King No-One release brand new single ‘Scumbag’.

    King No-One release brand new single ‘Scumbag’.

    A fiery indie-rock track brimming with infectious energy taken from the bands debut album. Read More

    13th Mar 2026
  • Mary Middlefield releases new album and latest single ‘Take me as i am’.

    Mary Middlefield releases new album and latest single ‘Take me as i am’.

    A punchy, witty indie-rock offering with psychedelic flourishes and sometimes dark riffs. Read More

    11th Mar 2026
  • Nico de Luz releases new song ‘(Don’t) Go Away Tonight’.

    Nico de Luz releases new song ‘(Don’t) Go Away Tonight’.

    Warm, fuzzy and full of wandering guitars, this new track carries the weight and emotion behind a difficult goodbye. Read More

    11th Mar 2026
  • Upupayāma are back with psychedelic wonder ‘Mystic Chords of Memory’.

    Upupayāma are back with psychedelic wonder ‘Mystic Chords of Memory’.

    This funky number takes us on a lively but sometimes ethereal musical journey. Read More

    10th Mar 2026
  • Aizat Haris releases new single ‘Keep On’.

    Aizat Haris releases new single ‘Keep On’.

    It’s a laid-back, wistful song with lyrics about moving on rather than dwelling in regret. Read More

    10th Mar 2026

Album Reviews

  • Album Review: Howling Bells – Strange Life

    Album Review: Howling Bells – Strange Life

    This new album sees the band revitalised and at their best yet. Read More

    19th Feb 2026
  • Album Review: Goodbye Darjeeling – Total Confusion

    Album Review: Goodbye Darjeeling – Total Confusion

    It’s a nostalgic debut that turns personal turmoil into indie anthems with urgency and grit. Read More

    28th Nov 2025
  • Album Review: dodie – Not For Lack Of Trying

    Album Review: dodie – Not For Lack Of Trying

    ‘Not For Lack Of Trying’ sees alt-pop artist dodie explore the quieter, tender side of her sound on this thoughtful, subtly powerful record. Read More

    27th Oct 2025
  • Album Review: Snõõper – Worldwide

    Album Review: Snõõper – Worldwide

    Playful and unrelenting, ‘Worldwide’ finds Nashville, Tennessee band Snõõper bursting from the speakers with unstoppable mischievous attitude. Read More

    5th Oct 2025

PHOTOS

  • Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026

    Photos: Howling Bells and The Roebucks performing live at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 14/03/2026

    The Leeds crowd welcomed the bands long-awaited return with a set blending fresh new material with plenty of old favourites… Read more

    15th Mar 2026
  • Photos: Dreamwave, The Cutter and Petrichor performing live at The Lodge @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester – 12/03/2026

    Photos: Dreamwave, The Cutter and Petrichor performing live at The Lodge @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester – 12/03/2026

    Dreamwave kicked off their tour in fine style, bringing their latest material and psych-rock goodness to Manchester. Read more

    13th Mar 2026
  • Photos: Keo and Tooth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 06/03/2026

    Photos: Keo and Tooth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 06/03/2026

    A packed out Stylus welcomed fast-risers Keo back to Leeds for an anthemic indie-rock filled set. Read more

    7th Mar 2026
  • Photos: KEELEY and Warm Parts performing live at AMPED, Huddersfield – 27/02/2026

    Photos: KEELEY and Warm Parts performing live at AMPED, Huddersfield – 27/02/2026

    The band are currently making their way around the country in support of their latest album ‘Girl On The Edge… Read more

    28th Feb 2026
  • Photos: Maxïmo Park and Art Brut performing live at O2 Academy Leeds – 20/02/2026

    Photos: Maxïmo Park and Art Brut performing live at O2 Academy Leeds – 20/02/2026

    Maxïmo Park were back in Leeds yesterday evening to celebrate 20 years of their debut album ‘A Certain Trigger’. Read more

    21st Feb 2026
  • Photos: Big Special, GANS and Good Health Good Wealth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 18/02/2026

    Photos: Big Special, GANS and Good Health Good Wealth performing live at Stylus, Leeds – 18/02/2026

    Big Special return to Leeds for a sold-out evening of gritty, cathartic punk. Read more

    19th Feb 2026
  • Photos: Kaiser Chiefs and Corella performing live at Bradford Live – 13/02/2026

    Photos: Kaiser Chiefs and Corella performing live at Bradford Live – 13/02/2026

    Kaiser Chiefs celebrate 20 years of ‘Employment’ with a sold-out show at Bradford Live. Read more

    15th Feb 2026
  • Photos: The Cribs performing live at Parish, Huddersfield (show 2) – 14/01/2026

    Photos: The Cribs performing live at Parish, Huddersfield (show 2) – 14/01/2026

    In a packed out room The Cribs tore through old favourites and new material for an unforgettable gig to kick… Read more

    15th Jan 2026

now playing

  • Temples return with ‘Jet Stream Heart’ and news of new album.

    Temples return with ‘Jet Stream Heart’ and news of new album.

    This new track sees the band further lean into the electronic side of their psych-rock sound. Read More

    22nd Feb 2026
  • The Cribs release new single ‘Never The Same’ ahead of new album release.

    The Cribs release new single ‘Never The Same’ ahead of new album release.

    The Wakefield trio return with punchy, no-nonsense urgency on this latest track. Read More

    6th Jan 2026
  • The Cribs are back with new single ‘A Point Too Hard To Make and news of huge Leeds gig.

    The Cribs are back with new single ‘A Point Too Hard To Make and news of huge Leeds gig.

    The track captures The Cribs chaotic charm and knack for turning nostalgia and regret into anthemic, garage-tinged indie-rock. Read More

    30th Oct 2025
  • Howling Bells announce new album and share new single ‘Heavy Lifting’.

    Howling Bells announce new album and share new single ‘Heavy Lifting’.

    Howling Bells offer another glimpse into their new album with ‘Heavy Lifting’, a track that blends gritty indie-rock with dreamy determination. Read More

    24th Oct 2025

Features

  • Mix It All Up’s top albums of 2025.

    Mix It All Up’s top albums of 2025.

    Wrapping up the year with some of my favourite albums from across 2025.. Read More

    31st Dec 2025
  • Mix It All Up’s Top 25 Tracks of 2025!

    Mix It All Up’s Top 25 Tracks of 2025!

    Here’s the first of two list posts to wrap 2025 up with this one featuring the best in new songs from across the year. Read More

    30th Dec 2025
  • 6 Unmissable Gigs in West Yorkshire – November 2025 edition

    6 Unmissable Gigs in West Yorkshire – November 2025 edition

    Your guide to six of the best gigs happening across West Yorkshire this November. Read More

    31st Oct 2025
  • 5 Unmissable Manchester gigs – November 2025 edition

    5 Unmissable Manchester gigs – November 2025 edition

    From hypnotic krautrock to anthemic pop, poetic rap, experimental post-punk and beyond, here are five must-see Manchester gigs happening this November! Read More

    26th Oct 2025

Music News

  • ICYMI: Night Currents Festival, Portsmouth announce first wave of artists for 2026 event!

    ICYMI: Night Currents Festival, Portsmouth announce first wave of artists for 2026 event!

    Back for their fourth year, Night Currents are set to bring some of the most exciting indie-rock/alt-pop/art-rock artists to Portsmouth. Read More

    7th Mar 2026
  • Deer Shed share latest lineup additions for 2026 event!

    Deer Shed share latest lineup additions for 2026 event!

    The event returns bigger and bolder to the North Yorkshire countryside. Read More

    26th Feb 2026
  • Howling Bells share latest single ‘Melbourne’ taken from forthcoming album.

    Howling Bells share latest single ‘Melbourne’ taken from forthcoming album.

    This latest track sees the band exploring yearning/grief via jangly, yet wistful indie-rock. Read More

    9th Jan 2026
  • West Country favourites Langkamer share new single ‘Crows’.

    West Country favourites Langkamer share new single ‘Crows’.

    The new single from Langkamer marks a bold new turn that’s gritty and cathartic pushing the bands sound into heavier territories. Read More

    15th Oct 2025

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