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Album Review: Gorillaz – The Mountain
Gorillaz, as a concept, has never been short of anything but ‘outside of the box,' and this latest of their nine albums is perhaps their most ambitious yet. It takes the listener into a realm previously untouched by Damon Albarn, who founded the ‘virtual band’ in 1998 to explore musical avenues outside of the Britpop scene that Blur left him in.
The Covasettes – O2 Institute, Birmingham
2026 is a big year for many people, but in the case of Manchester-based indie band The Covasettes, 2026 is the biggest year of their career.
Album Review: Mumford & Sons – Prizefighter
What instantly stands ‘Prizefighter’ out is that it’s a record jam-packed with collaborations from some A-list artists (Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams, Hozier and Gigi Perez) who all add their own voice and make it varied enough to be worth a listen.
DMA’s – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The Manchester crowds have a lot of love for the band, and this was proven through the phenomenal demand for a second night.
Demob Happy – The Lexington, London
The London show, held at Islington’s prolific venue, The Lexington, was hosted by DIY magazine, and everyone was packed into the attic space under the gleam of a disco ball.
Only The Poets – O2 Academy Brixton
To celebrate the release of their debut album, And I’d Do It Again – which debuted at #9 on the UK Charts – the Reading quartet sold out Brixton’s 5,000-capacity room for just £1 a ticket.
Only The Poets – Purple Turtle & 3Sixty, Reading
As the month drew to a close, Only The Poets had the perfect remedy for the January blues as they celebrated the release of their debut album with a hometown double-header.
News: ZAYN Announces Fifth Studio Album ‘KONNAKOL’
ZAYN has announced his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, set for release on 17 April 2026 via Mercury Records/Island Records UK. The record is available to pre-order now, with its lead single “Die For Me” arriving this Friday, 6 February.
Album Review: Demob Happy – The Grown-Ups Are Talking
The Geordie’s are back at it again, with Demob Happy’s latest album The Grown Ups Are Talking. The album features the trademark ferocity that we expect from the trio, but is far more introspective and personal compared to their previous records. Matthew Marcantonio, Adam Godfrey, and Thomas Armstrong are at the top of their game in The Grown Ups Are Talking, and the album is another brilliant addition to their strong catalogue.
Album Review: Crystal Tides – Toothpaste
As someone born and raised in Portsmouth, there’s a genuine sense of pride in watching Crystal Tides develop over the past few years, not only musically, but as individuals too. That growth is woven throughout Toothpaste, an album that feels like the culmination of countless local shows, steady refinement, and a band finally stepping fully into their own without losing their hometown pride.