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5 Seconds of Summer – O2 Arena
It’s hard to believe that 5 Seconds of Summer are now 15 years into their musical journey, but fresh from last year’s new album EVERYONE’S A STAR! they are, sonically, at their peak. Their return to what lead singer Luke Hemmings called their “second home”, London, on Thursday night marked a phenomenal balance of musical maturity and the same boyish bravado that earned them their fame in the first place. It was chaos, it was hilarious, it was a journey through their career with all the self-deprecation and fan service you couldn’t help but love.
Album Review: Holly Humberstone – Cruel World
The ever evolving wonder that is Holly Humberstone is set to release her sophomore studio album titled Cruel World. The release arrives at the perfect moment for Holly. After several breakout years, she is finally able to gather her experiences and emotions into a well rounded and sharply observed body of work.
Photo Review: Twin Skeletons, Artio & High Regard – The Croft, Bristol
Twin Skeletons were in town at The Croft in Bristol, as part of their UK tour. Tonight they…
Gorillaz – M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
Trying to summarise a Gorillaz show feels impossible. It’s never just a gig, it’s a collision of worlds. Animation meets reality, nostalgia meets constant reinvention, and at the centre of it all is Damon Albarn, orchestrating chaos with a grin that never leaves his face.
Leon Thomas – O2 Academy Bristol
Certain moments in music don’t quite feel real until you take a second to step back and process them. Standing in the O2 Academy Bristol, watching Leon Thomas walk out on stage, was one of those moments.
The Cribs – Concorde2, Brighton
Jake also recommended that they sounded better live, so, after a few enjoyable listens, I happily trotted down to the Concorde 2 on a blustery Friday night in Brighton to find out.
The Cribs – Tramshed, Cardiff
At Tramshed Cardiff, this felt less like a midweek gig and more like a room full of people reconnecting with something that still matters: no big production, no distractions, just a band and a crowd completely on the same page.
Interview: Haiden Henderson
Just months after completing a sold-out debut UK headline tour, Haiden Henderson, the alt-pop star with a cult following, will return to fulfil a long-time dream: supporting Aussie icons 5 Seconds of Summer as they hit the road for their Everyone’s A Star arena tour.
Richard Ashcroft – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Richard Ashcroft’s current run may have officially begun back in Manchester last November, but Cardiff marked the point where things properly picked up again, the second date as the tour rolls into 2026.
Del Water Gap – O2 Institute, Birmingham
While the Brooklyn-based indie-pop starlet has been known for his catchy and bubbly tunes that have soundtracked thousands of people’s playlists, Holden decided to pull things back and show his more vulnerable and emotionally mature side.