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Perfectly Imperfect

After years of pressure around her debut, Gretel ditched perfectionism and made a record in five days that embraces spontaneity and the freedom of not knowing everything.

by Ciaran PickerApr 10, 2026

Gretel gave up trying to get it right and made 'Squish' instead

Perfectly Imperfect

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

After years of pressure around her debut, Gretel ditched perfectionism and made a record in five days that embraces spontaneity and the freedom of not knowing everything.

Apr 10, 2026•By Ciaran Picker
Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court
Features

Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court

Apr 16, 2026
Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’
News

Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’

Apr 15, 2026
News

Arkayla have dropped the video for ‘Run Kid’, shot on the streets of Manchester

Apr 15, 2026
Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss
News

Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss

The piano-driven exploration of loss arrives via Def Jam Recordings.

Apr 19, 2026•By Felicity Newton
News

Sofia Isella has unveiled her ‘Something is a shell.’ EP, alongside a video for ‘The Chicken Is Naked And Afraid’

Her tour arrives in the UK later this spring.

Apr 19, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Features

Au/Ra’s debut album has been a long time coming

Apr 17, 2026
News

pyncher have signed to Heist or Hit and released ‘One Day’, inspired by growing apart

Apr 16, 2026
Reviews

Fiona-Lee – Every Woman EP

Apr 15, 2026
Reviews

PUNCHBAG - I Am Obsessed EP

Apr 15, 2026
Reviews

Gretel - Squish

Apr 15, 2026
Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP
Reviews

Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP

Apr 15, 2026
Reviews

The Itch - It's The Hope That Kills You

Apr 14, 2026
Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss
News

Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss

The piano-driven exploration of loss arrives via Def Jam Recordings.

Apr 19, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Sofia Isella has unveiled her ‘Something is a shell.’ EP, alongside a video for ‘The Chicken Is Naked And Afraid’
News

Sofia Isella has unveiled her ‘Something is a shell.’ EP, alongside a video for ‘The Chicken Is Naked And Afraid’

Her tour arrives in the UK later this spring.

Apr 19, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Au/Ra’s debut album has been a long time coming
Features

Au/Ra’s debut album has been a long time coming

Eight years after ‘Panic Room’, Au/Ra’s debut album ‘heartcore’ arrives as both a concept record and a reset for an artist who has had to learn how to start again.

Apr 17, 2026•By Dan Harrison
pyncher have signed to Heist or Hit and released ‘One Day’, inspired by growing apart
News

pyncher have signed to Heist or Hit and released ‘One Day’, inspired by growing apart

A broken pedal accident shaped the guitar solo on their latest track.

Apr 16, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court
Features

Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court

Haute & Freddy are turning pop into a full-blown fantasy. With their debut album ‘Big Disgrace’, the Royal Court is officially in session.

Apr 16, 2026•By Martyn Young
Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’
News

Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’

It's the second offering from her debut EP, co-produced with Adam Hann.

Apr 15, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Arkayla have dropped the video for ‘Run Kid’, shot on the streets of Manchester
News

Arkayla have dropped the video for ‘Run Kid’, shot on the streets of Manchester

A sold-out autumn headline tour includes a date at Manchester's O2 Ritz.

Apr 15, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Fiona-Lee – Every Woman EP
Reviews

Fiona-Lee – Every Woman EP

‘Every Woman’ shows that there is power in vulnerability.

Apr 15, 2026•By Minty Slater Mearns
PUNCHBAG - I Am Obsessed EP
Reviews

PUNCHBAG - I Am Obsessed EP

‘I Am Obsessed’ turns life’s mess into a full-blown pop spectacle.

Apr 15, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Gretel - Squish
Reviews

Gretel - Squish

It’s messy and personal, and all the better for it.

Apr 15, 2026•By Felicity Newton
Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP
Reviews

Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP

Blood Wizard lean into a warm, hazy palette.

Apr 15, 2026•By Harry Shaw
The Itch - It's The Hope That Kills You
Reviews

The Itch - It's The Hope That Kills You

One of the best debuts we’ve heard in a very long time.

Apr 14, 2026•By Jake Hawkes
Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs
News

Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs

10 Apr 2026
News

Nell Mescal has unveiled ‘Kissing the Ground’, a new track about overwhelming thoughts

10 Apr 2026
News

Cruz Beckham and The Breakers have dropped ‘Waste Your Pain’ with a Risky Business-style video

10 Apr 2026
Melanie Baker is making sense of it all... sort of
Features

Melanie Baker is making sense of it all... sort of

10 Apr 2026
Features

Life is better in 2charm's 'star scum city'

10 Apr 2026
News

Terra Twin have unveiled ‘Parking Lot’ as they detail upcoming EP ‘Scumbag’

14 Apr 2026
Features

The Itch sit at the heart of a new club-meets-indie wave on ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’

14 Apr 2026
News

thistle. have shared ‘pylon’, a new single they credit to an energy drink

Cardiff rehearsal rooms and Monster Energy fuelled the trio's latest track.

14 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe
Reviews

My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe

Beautiful presentation, deeply dark ideas.

14 Apr 2026•By Jordan Ellison
News

Sean Solomon has revealed a new track, 'Finish Line' from forthcoming debut album

13 Apr 2026
Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'
News

Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'

13 Apr 2026
News

South Arcade are flying with their new single 'SUPERMAN'

13 Apr 2026
My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe
Reviews

My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe

Beautiful presentation, deeply dark ideas.

14 Apr 2026•By Jordan Ellison
thistle. have shared ‘pylon’, a new single they credit to an energy drink
News

thistle. have shared ‘pylon’, a new single they credit to an energy drink

Cardiff rehearsal rooms and Monster Energy fuelled the trio's latest track.

14 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Terra Twin have unveiled ‘Parking Lot’ as they detail upcoming EP ‘Scumbag’
News

Terra Twin have unveiled ‘Parking Lot’ as they detail upcoming EP ‘Scumbag’

Grammy-nominated producer James Dring returns on mixing duties for the new project.

14 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
The Itch sit at the heart of a new club-meets-indie wave on ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’
Features

The Itch sit at the heart of a new club-meets-indie wave on ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’

Alongside a new generation of artists, The Itch’s debut album embraces dancefloor energy and a shared desire to make music that feels immediate and alive.

14 Apr 2026•By Jake Hawkes
Sean Solomon has revealed a new track, 'Finish Line' from forthcoming debut album
News

Sean Solomon has revealed a new track, 'Finish Line' from forthcoming debut album

The track addresses career disillusionment ahead of his solo debut record.

13 Apr 2026•By Dan Harrison
Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'
News

Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'

Produced by Caleb Wright, the single explores grief and forced estrangement.

13 Apr 2026•By Andrew Wescott
South Arcade are flying with their new single 'SUPERMAN'
News

South Arcade are flying with their new single 'SUPERMAN'

A Brixton O2 Academy headline date has also been confirmed for February 2027.

13 Apr 2026•By Andrew Wescott
Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs
News

Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs

Four new tracks and Lovemesick: Fever Run parties are confirmed for spring.

10 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Nell Mescal has unveiled ‘Kissing the Ground’, a new track about overwhelming thoughts
News

Nell Mescal has unveiled ‘Kissing the Ground’, a new track about overwhelming thoughts

The new material follows writing sessions in Nashville and extensive touring.

10 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Cruz Beckham and The Breakers have dropped ‘Waste Your Pain’ with a Risky Business-style video
News

Cruz Beckham and The Breakers have dropped ‘Waste Your Pain’ with a Risky Business-style video

A debut US headline tour and major festival dates are also confirmed.

10 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Melanie Baker is making sense of it all... sort of
Features

Melanie Baker is making sense of it all... sort of

On her debut album ‘Somebody Help Me, I’m Being Spontaneous!’, Newcastle artist Melanie Baker turns identity and everyday disasters into euphoric alt-rock.

10 Apr 2026•By Linsey Teggert
Life is better in 2charm's 'star scum city'
Features

Life is better in 2charm's 'star scum city'

Australian duo 2charm have gone from Discord jokes to one of underground pop's most intriguing new acts.

10 Apr 2026•By Abigail Firth
News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 19, 2026
Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss

Kamal. has dropped ‘i don’t care’, a raw new track shaped by personal loss

The piano-driven exploration of loss arrives via Def Jam Recordings.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 19, 2026
Sofia Isella has unveiled her ‘Something is a shell.’ EP, alongside a video for ‘The Chicken Is Naked And Afraid’

Sofia Isella has unveiled her ‘Something is a shell.’ EP, alongside a video for ‘The Chicken Is Naked And Afraid’

Her tour arrives in the UK later this spring.

Features
By Dan Harrison
Apr 17, 2026
Au/Ra’s debut album has been a long time coming

Au/Ra’s debut album has been a long time coming

Eight years after ‘Panic Room’, Au/Ra’s debut album ‘heartcore’ arrives as both a concept record and a reset for an artist who has had to learn how to start again.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 16, 2026
pyncher have signed to Heist or Hit and released ‘One Day’, inspired by growing apart

pyncher have signed to Heist or Hit and released ‘One Day’, inspired by growing apart

A broken pedal accident shaped the guitar solo on their latest track.

Features
By Martyn Young
Apr 16, 2026
Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court

Haute & Freddy: Welcome to the Royal Court

Haute & Freddy are turning pop into a full-blown fantasy. With their debut album ‘Big Disgrace’, the Royal Court is officially in session.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 15, 2026
Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’

Carly Hann has shared ‘Can’t Shake The Feeling’ ahead of her debut EP ‘Alone’

It's the second offering from her debut EP, co-produced with Adam Hann.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 15, 2026
Arkayla have dropped the video for ‘Run Kid’, shot on the streets of Manchester

Arkayla have dropped the video for ‘Run Kid’, shot on the streets of Manchester

A sold-out autumn headline tour includes a date at Manchester's O2 Ritz.

Reviews
By Minty Slater Mearns
Apr 15, 2026
Fiona-Lee – Every Woman EP

Fiona-Lee – Every Woman EP

‘Every Woman’ shows that there is power in vulnerability.

Reviews
By Felicity Newton
Apr 15, 2026
PUNCHBAG - I Am Obsessed EP

PUNCHBAG - I Am Obsessed EP

‘I Am Obsessed’ turns life’s mess into a full-blown pop spectacle.

Reviews
By Felicity Newton
Apr 15, 2026
Gretel - Squish

Gretel - Squish

It’s messy and personal, and all the better for it.

Reviews
By Harry Shaw
Apr 15, 2026
Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP

Blood Wizard - Lucky Life EP

Blood Wizard lean into a warm, hazy palette.

Reviews
By Jake Hawkes
Apr 14, 2026
The Itch - It's The Hope That Kills You

The Itch - It's The Hope That Kills You

One of the best debuts we’ve heard in a very long time.

Reviews
By Jordan Ellison
Apr 14, 2026
My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe

My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe

Beautiful presentation, deeply dark ideas.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 14, 2026
thistle. have shared ‘pylon’, a new single they credit to an energy drink

thistle. have shared ‘pylon’, a new single they credit to an energy drink

Cardiff rehearsal rooms and Monster Energy fuelled the trio's latest track.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 14, 2026
Terra Twin have unveiled ‘Parking Lot’ as they detail upcoming EP ‘Scumbag’

Terra Twin have unveiled ‘Parking Lot’ as they detail upcoming EP ‘Scumbag’

Grammy-nominated producer James Dring returns on mixing duties for the new project.

Features
By Jake Hawkes
Apr 14, 2026
The Itch sit at the heart of a new club-meets-indie wave on ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’

The Itch sit at the heart of a new club-meets-indie wave on ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’

Alongside a new generation of artists, The Itch’s debut album embraces dancefloor energy and a shared desire to make music that feels immediate and alive.

News
By Dan Harrison
Apr 13, 2026
Sean Solomon has revealed a new track, 'Finish Line' from forthcoming debut album

Sean Solomon has revealed a new track, 'Finish Line' from forthcoming debut album

The track addresses career disillusionment ahead of his solo debut record.

News
By Andrew Wescott
Apr 13, 2026
Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'

Lonnie Gunn has shared a new track 'Good Girls Go to Heaven'

Produced by Caleb Wright, the single explores grief and forced estrangement.

News
By Andrew Wescott
Apr 13, 2026
South Arcade are flying with their new single 'SUPERMAN'

South Arcade are flying with their new single 'SUPERMAN'

A Brixton O2 Academy headline date has also been confirmed for February 2027.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 10, 2026
Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs

Nxdia has detailed new EP ‘Lovemesick’, a collection of dark love songs

Four new tracks and Lovemesick: Fever Run parties are confirmed for spring.