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NXDIA:”We’re going to be headbanging through heartbreak”

With the release of new EP Lovemesick, we get to know the rising alt-pop star with a punk edge

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Nectar Woode: “It’s selfish, but I want to make myself feel good first”

The Ticketmaster FRESH List 2026 artist opens up about her journey of self-discovery and how she nurtured her dopamine-inducing sound

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Tommy WÁ: “Connecting to an audience keeps me alive”

The breakthrough artist discusses how important a sense of community is to his impassioned style of folk music

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The Molotovs: “Things have been shite for young people for a long time. We’re going to change it.”

Flying the flag for Britain’s disaffected youth, The Molotovs tell us about inspiring kids to start a band and blagging a spot on YUNGBLUD's UK tour

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New Irish bands you need to hear

Sort your St Patrick's Day playlist by catching up on some of the best new music from Ireland

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Keo’s emphatic London show explains why they’re the capital’s buzziest guitar band

The first of two nights at Camden’s Electric Ballroom is flooded with die-hard teens helping to carry this unflinching alt-rock quartet to the next level

Interview

Arthur Hill: “Wembley wasn’t the goal – I’ll always want more”

As he prepares to headline one of the UK's mightiest venues, we sit down with the singer and social media star on the rise

Ross Cullen and Ben Goddard of the band Chalk - lying on the floorRoss Cullen and Ben Goddard of the band Chalk - lying on the floor

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Chalk: “We wanted to be bold and push stuff to the extreme”

Ahead of their UK tour in April, the Belfast dance-punks discuss brave decisions, national identity and the visual world of their debut album

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Keo: “We’re really not scared of what people say about us anymore”

Drawing word-of-mouth crowds and cited as British rock music's next big thing, Keo are more fearless than ever

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Alt BLK Era: “We’re really big on community”

Get to know the Nottingham genre-defying alternative duo as they discuss their MOBO nominations, upcoming EP, and working with Wheatus