
Dream Boy dark debut EP Drowning in Blue
With a powerful melancholy take on shoegaze, Dublin based female-led quartet Dream Boy have released their debut EP called Drowning in Blue The EP consists of four lush, lyrical tracks, plus a bonus reimagining of the opener. The first track Ivory sets the tone with its rich, somnolent textures, pulling the listener into a dreamy soundscape.…
Read MorePanda Bear new track release Virginia Tech
Something that presses all our buttons is Panda Bear’s new track Virginia Tech, previously only released on the B‑side of the 7‑inch of Sinister Grift’s lead single Defense. It’s a rich slab of psychedelic throwback gorgeouseness featuring Panda Bear’s distinctly layered vocals, a mesmerising drum line and even a euphoric sitar-like wig-out at the end. It’s…
Read MoreBearded Theory 2025 Sunday photo gallery: Gurriers, TTSSFU, Divorce, Getdown Services, The Manics
After the fancy dress prize-giving, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican sang and crowdsurfed a dinghy, held up by a sea of hands. Then it was time for TTSSFU and their brilliant shoegaze / dream-pop (MORE shoegaze please, Bearded). Gurriers and Getdown Services got a moshpit going and threw crisps (still in their packets). Shonen…
Read MoreBearded Theory 2025 Friday photo gallery: Billy Nomates, Dreadzone, Slow Readers, Antony Szmierek and more
Another storming (not stormy) day at Bearded Theory with too much going on to see it all. Girlband returned to BT with a great opening set, The Deltones played the Meadow stage and it was great to finally see The Vaselines. Swim Deep’s intense, wistful numbers were perfect for the leafy Woodland stage. Dreadzone got the…
Read MoreBearded Theory 2025 Thursday photo gallery: Adwaith, The Meffs, Fat Dog and more
Those arriving on site on Thursday sighed with relief to find the very opposite weather conditions to last year. We were not wading through mud, oh no, this year we skipped across springy grass, feeling the sun on our skin as the thought of four divine days of music and enjoyment warmed our very souls. The…
Read MoreBearded Theory 2025 Saturday photo gallery: Iggy Pop, Ash, Nova Twins and more
There was plenty of amazing music to keep us busy all day. Female-lead acts lead the way, including impressive new act Atl Blk Era who opened the main stage, the rousing five-piece band Man/Woman/Chainsaw who just made it in time for a slightly late set, and – taking the early evening slot – returnees Nova…
Read MoreSouth Facing festival series lineups now complete
South Facing have been announcing some incredible names to their day festivals this year – and now the lineups are complete. Their various dates spread across August span electronic, indie, hip-hop, folk, and more and South Facing continues to establish itself as a cultural cornerstone in the UK’s summer festival calendar. The final announcement came…
Read MoreHornsey Town Hall: is the arts centre finally within reach?
Hornsey Town Hall has seen its fortunes rise and fall over the past 90 years – and since 2018 it has been a no-go area with the barricades up and the doors firmly locked. The timing of this couldn’t be worse – it has coincided with the loss of so many local community spaces and…
Read More100%WET debut album release
The Copenhagen-based duo 100%WET unveiled a euphoric single earlier this year titled Over Me, offering a glimpse into their distinctive, genre-blending sound. Their debut album, arriving on May 16th, features nine tracks that showcase their expansive, atmospheric style, sharpened by drum’n’bass rhythms and experimental pop elements. It’s an unconventional mix, but one that creates a…
Read MoreTrance Sanctuary presents Kearnage 2025
Trance Sanctuary presents Kearnage 2025! Tickets are selling fast so get yours now. Trance Sanctuary team up with Bryan Kearney and his Kearnage label party at Ministry of Sound in London on Saturday 8th November. Time: 2pm till 8pm, last entry 8pm. Bryan Kearney | Paul Denton | Allen Watts | Mark Landragin | Maria Healy | Will Rees | Lostly | Edele Andaya Ministry of Sound 103 Gaunt Street, Elephant…
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