HYPE
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What if the Iliad had guitars? Humour ask the big questions on ‘Learning Greek’
The band’s first album mixes Greek myths, personal history and surrealism.
Fuzz Lightyear have announced their ‘Zero Guilt’ EP and shared new single ‘Sit Awake’
Debut UK headline tour announced for December after extensive festival appearances.
Florence Road have dropped a video for their fab new single ‘Break The Girl’
It’s off their 5* debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’.
Good Neighbours have shared their new single ‘People Need People’ from debut album ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
North American headline tour follows festival slots, with tickets available now.
The Orchestra (For Now) are building something big
London’s most enigmatic seven-piece talk big themes and small details.
Ellur has released her new track ‘The Wheel’, written with The Snuts’ Jack Cochrane and Scotty Anderson
Co-writers include members of The Snuts; multiple UK tour dates already sold out.
Caity Baser has announced a new show at London KOKO
First full-band set follows festival stint and recent BRIT Rising Star nod.
Gretel is back with her new single ‘Unbloom’
Intimate London underplays follow, including stops at The Waiting Room and more.
HYPE REVIEWS
Radio Free Alice – Empty Words EP
This isn't just another promising EP from a buzzy guitar band, it's a properly brilliant one.
Westside Cowboy – This Better Be Something Great EP
A perfectly titled introduction to a band who already feel like a cult favourite in the making.
Indigo De Souza – Precipice
A laidback collection that feels like a warm breeze on a spring afternoon.
HYPE COVER STORIES
Soaked are back with their new single ‘Simple Little Things’, in partnership with eating disorder charity Beat
Merch profits support an eating disorder charity amid a fan-organised DIY tour.
Night of the Living Dork is returning for Halloween 2025, headlined by Catty
Our annual spooky spectacular hits Colours Hoxton on 30th October.
“Sometimes, it’s ok to be pissed off”: Nieve Ella is done playing it safe
At 2025’s Reading Festival, the indie-pop firestarter reflects on a summer of sweaty gigs and fan epiphanies
Champ have released their second single ‘Future’, inspired by those making sacrifices for loved ones
The band have some headline dates coming up, too.
Mitch Sanders has shared his obsessive new single ‘Moth’
The Bristol newcomer’s festival buzz grew from word-of-mouth shows.
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WOOM have released their new EP ‘To Slow You’, and a video for ‘Welts’, ahead of their debut headline tour
Self-produced sessions blended countryside retreats with garden-studio experiments in vocal layering.
The Sophs have shared a cover of Mac DeMarco’s ‘For The First Time’ ahead of their UK, EU and North American tour dates
Recently signed to Rough Trade after demos impressed label founders Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee.
Glixen are building a shoegaze utopia, one festival stage at a time
At 2025’s Reading Festival, Glixen talk musical evolution, trip-hop dreams and unlocking new sounds.
Good Neighbours have an epiphany with their new single ‘found u/me’, from debut album ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
A UK in-store tour accompanies the release.
Nell Mescal has confirmed her new EP ‘The Closest We’ll Get’
It was recorded in Brooklyn with Philip Weinrobe.
Small Pond have confirmed their new compilation ‘Emerging Volume V’ with Hollowpoint’s ‘wait til morning’, and a Brighton launch event
Free Brighton launch features performances, a DIY workshop, and 12-inch vinyl release.
Any Other Questions with… Hope Tala
These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.
Luvcat has shared a new single, ‘Blushing’
It’s the latest preview of her debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’, set for 31st October via AWAL.
Zander has shared a video for his second Chess Club single, ‘New Woman’
First London festival slot follows buzzed debut at The Great Escape.
My First Time return with new single ‘Bodybag’
Accompanied by a monochrome video featuring confetti, moped rides, and horseback scenes.
The Orchestra (For Now) are building something big
London’s most enigmatic seven-piece talk big themes and small details.September 3, 2025 | By Felicity Newton
