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James Waddingham• 13 Jun 2026

Noel Gallagher Destroys the world cup's newest idea

Noel Gallagher has taken aim at the World Cup Final half-time show, arguing that football does not need extra razzmatazz, global pop spectacle or artists who are not really “football people”.

Charlie Jolley• 12 Jun 2026

Top 10 Underrated Britpop Classics That Deserve More Love

Beyond Oasis and Blur: 10 criminally underrated Britpop classics that never got the love they deserved. Rediscover the hidden gems of the 90s Britpop era.

Serkan Firtina• 11 Jun 2026

Ringo and That Long Road

Beyond the myth of 'the man keeping the beat,' Ringo Starr remains a singular force in rock history. In this analysis, we explore how Ringo’s latest album, Long Long Road, transcends mere nostalgia to offer a vibrant, trans-temporal dialogue between his Beatles legacy and the modern musical landscape. Join us as we examine the dramaturgy of a monumental life in motion.

James Waddingham• 7 Jun 2026

The Verve's Urban Hymns - In Retrospect

A retrospective look at why The Verve’s Urban Hymns remains one of the most emotionally powerful British albums of the 1990s, exploring Richard Ashcroft’s lyricism, the album’s atmosphere, and why it still connects decades later.

James Waddingham• 7 Jun 2026

SAM fender's chart reign comes to an end after five weeks at number one

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” has been knocked from Number One after five weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart, marking one of the biggest chart moments of Fender’s career so far.

James Waddingham• 7 Jun 2026

Embrace Share Dark New Single ‘Up In Your Feelings’ Ahead Of New Album Avalanche

Embrace have shared their dark new single “Up In Your Feelings” ahead of new album Avalanche, due out on 12 June 2026 via Cooking Vinyl. The track follows “Road To Nowhere” and “Stop”, setting up one of the band’s most emotionally raw releases yet.

Ellis Douglas• 6 Jun 2026

Pink Floyd Release 8-Tracks: A New Collection of Classic Songs

Pink Floyd's new compilation, 8-Tracks, showcases their 70s genius. Eight classic songs, expertly curated for fans and new listeners alike.

Charlie Jolley• 4 Jun 2026

Will Morrissey’s Next Album Be Another Battle of Cancel Culture?

Morrissey's next album: will it spark another cancel culture battle? We delve into the controversy and the future of challenging art.

Ellis Douglas• 3 Jun 2026

Features

Liam Gallagher Net Worth: How Much Is The Oasis Singer Worth In 2026?

From Burnage council estates to a reported £50 million empire — inside Liam Gallagher's wealth, royalties, property portfolio and the Oasis reunion windfall reshaping his fortune in 2026.

James Waddingham • 2 Jun 2026

Paul McCartney announces special London event for The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney has announced a special in-conversation event at London’s Roundhouse on June 10th, where he’ll discuss the making of The Boys of Dungeon Lane and the stories behind the record. The album looks back on his Liverpool roots, family memories and early life before The Beatles took over the world, because apparently being part of the biggest band ever still leaves room for more history.

James Waddingham• 30 May 2026

Failsworth Pays Tribute To Mani with incredible mural

A mural honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Mani has appeared in Failsworth, giving Manchester a fitting tribute to one of its most loved bassists.

James Waddingham• 30 May 2026

paul mccartney has finally named his favourite beatle

Paul McCartney has finally answered the impossible Beatles question: who was his favourite member of the band? His answer is funny, touching, and very Paul.

Ellis Douglas• 29 May 2026

Noel Gallagher's 10 Greatest Solo Tracks

Noel Gallagher's Top 10 greatest solo tracks ranked. We dive into the best of High Flying Birds, from Noel's self titled debut debut to Council Skies.

Ellis Douglas• 26 May 2026

Why Wish You Were Here became Pink Floyd’s most emotional song for David Gilmour

Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here: Unpacking the album's profound tribute to Syd Barrett and its enduring emotional resonance co-written by David Gilmour and Roger Waters

Ellis Douglas• 25 May 2026

Tom Meighan set for a string of acoustic live shows

Tom Meighan announces intimate acoustic live shows for 2027, reflecting on Kasabian and his journey. Get the details here.

James Waddingham• 23 May 2026

New Order Announce Definitive The Best & The Rest Of Collection With Rare And Unreleased Remixes

New Order have announced The Best & The Rest Of, a new collection bringing together classic tracks, remastered audio and previously unreleased remixes from across the band’s influential catalogue.

James Waddingham• 23 May 2026

Pink Floyd Legend Dick Parry Dies Aged 83 As David Gilmour Pays Tribute

Dick Parry may not have been a household name, but his saxophone became part of Pink Floyd history. From Money to Us and Them, his sound helped shape some of the band’s most unforgettable moments.

James Waddingham• 22 May 2026

Noel Gallagher Speaks On UPCOMING Oasis Documentary

Noel Gallagher says he still hasn’t seen the finished Oasis Live ‘25 documentary, but expects it to be an emotional look back at the reunion tour, especially for the fans who made it what it was.

James Waddingham• 22 May 2026

Morrissey Turns 67: 10 Solo Classics That Prove His Legacy

As Morrissey turns 67, we look back at 10 solo songs that helped define his legacy beyond The Smiths, from Suedehead to Everyday Is Like Sunday. Bleak, brilliant and unmistakably his, these tracks prove why Morrissey remains one of British music’s most enduring voices.

Ellis Douglas• 21 May 2026

The “depressing pile of shit” Richard Ashcroft never expected to become an anthem

Richard Ashcroft called Bittersweet Symphony's lyrics a 'depressing pile of shit' — yet the song became one of British music's most iconic, enduring anthems.

Ellis Douglas• 21 May 2026

The Stone Roses infamous and chaotic 1989 TV Performance

The Stone Roses' chaotic 1989 Made of Stone debut on The Late Show ended when Ian Brown called the crew "amateurs." Relive the infamous TV moment.

Ellis Douglas• 21 May 2026

10 British Music Venues That Have Closed Their Doors

Ten lost British music venues, from London's Marquee to Manchester's Hacienda. We revisit the closed UK stages that shaped rock, indie and live music history

Ellis Douglas• 19 May 2026

Noel Gallagher Describes the worst oasis gig

Oasis's infamous Wembley 2000 gig: Noel Gallagher recounts the "horrible" night Liam's chaotic performance nearly derailed the band.

Ellis Douglas• 19 May 2026

The Smiths feud continues between Morrissey and Marr

The Smiths feud rages on as Morrissey slams Johnny Marr's "hypocrisy" and "bitchslap comments" over reunion and Intellectual property and trademark rights.

Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026

Richard Ashcroft at 3Arena: Nostalgia, Passion, and Indie Renewal

Richard Ashcroft delivers a powerful Dublin show at 3Arena Saturday 16 May, blending Verve classics with solo gems, supported by rising stars The Royston Club.

Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026

Cheap Suits Half a Heart: The Oxford Indie Band to Watch

Oxford four-piece Cheap Suits land their breakout single 'Half a Heart' — gritty guitars, shout-along hooks and the kind of sweaty live energy that recalls early Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026

Noel Gallagher still hasn't watched the oasis live 25 documentary

Noel Gallagher hasn't watched the Oasis Live 25 documentary yet, but he's mixing the soundtrack. Get the latest on the film's release.

Ellis Douglas• 15 May 2026

Noel Gallagher names the greatest guitar solo Ever

Noel Gallagher names David Gilmour's solo on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb as one of the greatest of all time, reflecting on emotion over technique and why feel will always outlast flash in rock's most enduring moments.

Ellis Douglas• 15 May 2026

The story behind The Smiths’ most heartbreaking ballad

Few songs in The Smiths’ catalog evoke heartbreak and existential loneliness with such raw power as “I Know It's Over.” Celebrated as the band’s bleakest and most visceral ballad, it features a narrator immersed in decline, reflecting on a life shadowed by isolation, regret, and emotional emptiness—yet beneath the sorrow lies a strangely comforting truth.

Ellis Douglas• 15 May 2026

Four Act Riot Unveil Stirring Indie Rock Single Insecure

Since forming in August 2024, Four Act Riot have swiftly established themselves as a dynamic force in the South Wales music community, gracing stages at prominent venues and festivals like Lakefest. Their high-energy live shows have extended to London, where they performed at the renowned Dingwalls in Camden and captivated new audiences with their powerful stage presence.

Ellis Douglas• 14 May 2026

Verve reunion to celebrate 30 years of Urban Hymns?

Speculation is mounting that Richard Ashcroft may reunite The Verve to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Urban Hymns—a seminal record whose influence still resonates across British music.

Ellis Douglas• 14 May 2026

MALCOM Surge Forward: Running Sets the Pace for a Daring Debut EP

MALCOM are back with their latest single, Running, out on May 22, 2026. This release comes just before their highly anticipated debut EP, Step Out Of The Light, which drops on May 29. The record was made with renowned producer David Radahd Jones, known for his work with artists like The Sherlocks, The K’s, and Boston Manor.

Ellis Douglas• 14 May 2026

Floë Brown Strikes a Chord with Through Your Veins

Floë Brown is a fast-rising singer-songwriter and self-producer from London, currently studying at The BRIT School, which produced four of this year’s Grammy winners. She crafts relatable, guitar-driven indie pop stories that capture the everyday anxieties and simple joys of being a teenage girl in London.

Ellis Douglas• 13 May 2026

Noel recognises Liam's only great song

Liam Gallagher’s solo career might not have single-handedly upended the music scene, nor did Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds — but together, their brotherly chemistry has managed to churn out some of the most inspiring and compelling rock and roll of recent times, proving that sibling rivalry can sometimes be more productive than sibling silence.

Ellis Douglas• 13 May 2026

Paul McCartney dismisses Netflix's roast attempt

Music fans everywhere just dodged a bullet—Netflix wanted to roast Paul McCartney, and you can bet it would’ve been legendary. Unfortunately, the legendary Beatle gave a polite pass, leaving us to wonder what a McCartney roast would even look like—probably something you'd need a time machine to truly appreciate.

Ellis Douglas• 8 May 2026

Oasis reunion documentary will come to Disney+ and theatres later this year

The much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour documentary is heading to cinemas this autumn for a limited theatrical run.

Rosellas Promise for Brighter Days Rings Loud and Clear with New Single ‘Better Love’

Manchester psychedelic indie-rockers Rosellas are back with their newest single ‘Better Love’ from their upcoming EP Shadow Dancing. The track is a 3-minute glittering manifestation of hope for a better future, hailing on an unapologetically native Mancunian tongue for a strikingly catchy double-entendre of a chorus chant:

Kai Boswell• 3 May 2026

Mosaics’ Debut EP A Guiding Lie Proves a Big Hit at Launch Gig

On Monday 27th April London based indie-rock band MOSAICS held a launch party at The Lower Third in Soho to celebrate the release of their debut EP A Guiding Lie which was released 3 days prior to the event on 24th April. They were supported on the night by London band Scale and Bristol-based band Nothing Rhymes With Orange. Both were brilliant young indie bands and were incredibly talented.

Amy Hamilton• 1 May 2026

James Waddingham • 24 Apr 2026

The most underrated britrock albums of the last 10 years

Some albums don’t flop, they just get ignored at the wrong time. Overshadowed by bigger releases or stuck in between hype cycles, they quietly disappear while everyone moves on. These are the Brit rock albums that deserved more noise, and still do.

Faith is proving fragile for overpass with pining new single ‘Heaven’

Sun-soaked guitars and shimmers of indie nostalgia accompany overpass as they navigate a reverence for things to just work out.

Kai Boswell• 18 Apr 2026

Ellis Douglas• 14 Apr 2026

Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Phil Collins Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with Oasis, Joy Division / New Order and Phil Collins among those set to be inducted.

Ellis Douglas• 12 Apr 2026

The Rolling People: Outliers in Sound, Not Just Name

Manchester's inspiried indie rock four-piece The Rolling People have graced our ears with their latest EP, Outlier.

Ellis Douglas• 12 Apr 2026

Morrissey Announces New Music - EP

Morrissey's track ‘Notre-Dame’ gets special treatment in the wake of his latest album Make-Up Is a Lie. The track will be released on a deluxe 12-inch coloured vinyl disc.

OASIS DEFINITELY MAYBE IN RETROSPECT

Released August 29th 1994, Oasis revolutionised BritPop with the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe. It made achievements such as becoming the UK’s fastest selling album at the time, with 100,000 copies sold in the first 4 days of the release, and by the end of 1994 the album had sold approximately 470,000 copies in the UK finishing the year as the 25th best-selling album.

Emmie Grace• 12 Apr 2026

James Waddingham • 10 Apr 2026

The Rolling Stones Are Back again… and They’re Doing It Differently.

The Rolling Stones have begun teasing their next album with a stripped-back, mystery rollout, dropping a new track under an alias and letting word-of-mouth do the work. With a July release expected, it’s a rare move that cuts through the noise without following the usual rules.

Tyler Blenkinsopp• 9 Apr 2026

MALCOM Deliver a Blues-Soaked Belter with ‘God Ain’t Gonna Forgive Me'

Ahead of their new EP, MALCOM are releasing a new song; “God ain’t gonna forgive me”. Now this single is just amazing, the build up with the blues style bass, Caz Donaghy’s vocals drawing you in, flawless. I am normally apprehensive when listening to new artists, not exactly out of fear but more uncertainty and they have proved me completely wrong for having that mindset.

James Waddingham• 29 Mar 2026

Oli Sykes Takes Live Music to Another Level With “Patient Zero”

Oli Sykes has launched a brand-new live production company called Patient Zero, designed to create immersive concert experiences. And its first project is already turning heads.

Amy Hamilton• 27 Mar 2026

The Vaccines Celebrate 15 Years of Indie Anthems at Brixton Academy

Lively and rebellious as ever, The Vaccines played their second of two sold out nights at the O2 Academy in Brixton, celebrating 15 years of their debut album.

James Waddingham• 27 Mar 2026

Paul McCartney Isn’t Done Yet: New Album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Announced

Paul McCartney has announced his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, set for release on 29 May 2026. Alongside the announcement, McCartney shared the lead single “Days We Left Behind,” giving fans the first preview of his latest project inspired by memories of his Liverpool upbringing.

Ellis Douglas• 17 Mar 2026

MALCOM Share Explosive New Single Hard Working Blues

Manchester indie-rock group MALCOM return with a bold new single packed with infectious guitars, swagger and real momentum.

Ellis Douglas• 16 Mar 2026

The Rolling People Double Down on that Manchester Energy with New Single: Your Take

Manchester's The Rolling People return with an anthemic guitar track built around escapism, self-expression and a sharper rock edge.

Ellis Douglas• 10 Mar 2026

Features

Embrace Say New Album Avalanche Is Their "Most Honest, Open and Raw" Record Yet

Few bands from the late-90s British rock resurgence have shown the longevity of Embrace. With over two million album sales, they prepare to release their most emotionally direct record to date.

Morrissey Proves His Audience Isn't Going Anywhere at a Sold-Out O2 Show

A sold-out O2 night proves Morrissey still commands devotion, cultural gravity and the kind of audience loyalty few artists sustain.

Amy Hamilton• 5 Mar 2026

Ellis Douglas• 1 Mar 2026

Features

Notre-Dame, Unequivocally Morrissey

Morrissey's Notre-Dame moment — a look at the artist's enduring cultural significance and unapologetic presence.

Ellis Douglas• 28 Feb 2026

Album Review: Cast Yeah Yeah Yeah

A deep dive into Cast's latest album Yeah Yeah Yeah and what it means for the Britpop revival.

Ellis Douglas• 20 Feb 2026

Songwriter of the Year: Why Noel Gallagher Still Shapes British Rock Culture

An exploration of why Noel Gallagher's songwriting legacy continues to define and influence British rock culture.

Ellis Douglas• 12 Feb 2026

Liam Gallagher Teases Celebrity Traitors Appearance

Liam Gallagher hints at a possible appearance on Celebrity Traitors, sending fans into a frenzy.