I first saw Metz on their first UK tour in Brighton, 2013. It was a cold, wet November evening, and they played in The Haunt to what must have been 20 to 30 people. Still one of the best live shows I’ve ever been to. I got to see them twice after that, once in […]

Fairy lights and Christmas decorations line the semi-circular stage at The Bedford in Balham, and the scene is set for Australian pop-fusion group President Street to make their triumphant return to the UK. Opening up their impressive and intimate five-song set with ‘Forward Stride’, President Street takes to the stage like true professionals, with Ruby’s […]

‘Titanic Rising’ remains one of my favourite albums from 2019. Released last April, the album received critical acclaim for its incredible orchestration, production, and writing. The beautiful string arrangements supporting Weyes Blood’s stunning voice and backing vocals are real standouts on the album. Both give the music elegance and have a Phil Spector, Beach Boy-esque […]

‘We NEED to see them again’ was the first words out of my friend’s mouth after watching the fantastic duo WESLEE perform at Omeara London. The tiny venue was filled to the brim with fans crammed into every gap available, there’s no hiding that there’s a huge following for Josh and Emma, the talented, unique […]

Amy Swift releases her exquisite new single ‘Every Little Thing’ which incorporates soulful R&B and early influences of Motown. It sounds sophisticated and classic yet still remains fresh. Swift has rich vocals which croon around smooth harmonies and the whole track is underpinned by a retro swagger. It is delightfully feel-good with hip-swinging danceability. ‘Every […]

“I’ve never been up so high as parachutes” ‘Parachutes’ is the latest installment in Jordan Mackampa’s soulful story. It is a clever song as it changes tempo as the song progresses and feels uplifting, rather like being carried by the wind mirroring the title ‘Parachutes’. “Scratching the surface, and we’re all imperfect but there’s something […]

November 15th is a date you should save in your diary and eLectronic singularity is the event you need to go to. It’s an exclusive, one-time-only event featuring live music in the heart of London from international artists Northern Kind (England), Future Perfect (Wales) and Johan Baeckström (Sweden). It will be a melting pot of […]

“I have never seen such an audience. Pure indie landscape.“ On October 10th, the British band Sea Girls put up on a hell of a show at O2 Forum Kentish Town, in London. The band has just started headlining shows, but it has to be said that they know what they are doing. Starting with […]

​Gold Dust – Notting Hill Arts Club: Curated by the fabulous BBC Introducing’s Abbie McCarthy; with an air of confidence and eyes full of verve, RVBY took to the stage filled with a room of heavy industry cool kids to deliver a strong and exciting set.​ ​Speaking to Neon Music after the gig, it is […]

“I think I’m a normal person and I’m very similar to everyone else,” says Danish singer-songwriter Whigfield – best known for her 1993 single ‘Saturday Night’. However, talking to her about all things 90s pop ahead of her debut at Reminisce Festival on 7th September, it’s clear from the wisdom, positivity, and love for the […]