Afro-Disco Goes Interstellar Pigeon  are a psychedelic five-piece rooted in the English seaside town of Margate, crafting music that feels borderless and transportive. The band features Falle Nioke (vocals, percussion), Graham Godfrey (drums), Josh Ludow (bass), Steve Pringle (keys, synths) and Tom Dream (guitar), with collective credits spanning Little Simz, Michael Kiwanuka, SAULT and Saul Williams. Their debut album OUTTANATIONAL  expands on earlier EPs that earned playlis

Microtonal Mayhem from Another Dimension Angine de Poitrine  are a boundary-warping experimental rock outfit channeling cosmic absurdity and technical intensity in equal measure. Self-described space-time voyagers Klek and Khn de Poitrine lead the charge, crafting asymmetrical, dissonant compositions built around tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate double-neck microtonal guitar work. Since the release of Vol. 1  in 2024, the band have generated a growing wave of enthusi

Chaos, Catharsis & Comeback Energy Fan Girl  are an Australian outfit from Naarm/Melbourne known for their unruly, high-volume blend of intensity and colour. Their sound thrives on chaotic guitar work, emotional urgency and explosive live performances that feel both cathartic and unpredictable. Following the tragic passing of founding member Jack Wood, alongside the disruption of the pandemic, the band underwent a profound re-evaluation of their identity and direction. Emergi

Manchester’s Underground Tension Boils Over Martial Arts  are an intense five-piece emerging from Manchester’s underground scene. Even before releasing music publicly, the band generated serious word-of-mouth momentum — a rarity that hints at their live impact and mystique. Backed by early support from tastemakers and promoters including Speedy Wunderground, So Young Magazine, Now Wave and Akoustik Anarkhy, Martial Arts have rapidly built a reputation as a must-see act. Their

Brighton’s Sharpest Punk Provocation Lambrini Girls  are a Brighton-based punk trio known for their chaotic humour, political bite and no-filter stage presence. The band features Phoebe (vocals/guitar), Selin (bass) and their tongue-in-cheek credited drummer “Banksy.” With a sound that channels riot-grrrl ferocity through a distinctly modern UK lens, Lambrini Girls have built a reputation as one of the most explosive live acts on the circuit. Their identity thrives on satire,

Full Body 2  are a Philadelphia-based shoegaze project that emerged from the underground scene as a trio before evolving into a duo. Known for their blown-out textures and emotionally submerged sound, they previously released the 2023 EP Infinity Signature , which cemented their reputation for immersive, distortion-heavy dreamscapes. Their music leans into atmosphere over clarity, often feeling like it’s dissolving in real time. With a debut album on the horizon and a major N

media puzzle  are an Australian alt-indie outfit known for blending existential commentary with sharp humour and DIY creativity. Fronted by vocalist Tom Peter, the band thrive on weaving surrealism into their take on modern life — unpacking themes like technology overload, ego, responsibility, love and mortality. Their work often walks the line between absurd and insightful, pairing offbeat visuals with introspective lyricism. With a hands-on, self-directed approach, media pu

Lambrini Girls  are a Brighton-based punk trio made up of Phoebe (vocals/guitar), Lilly (bass) and their tongue-in-cheek credited drummer “Banksy.” Known for their confrontational humour, riot-grrrl spirit and politically charged energy, Lambrini Girls have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most explosive live acts. Their debut album WHO LET THE DOGS OUT  cements their arrival with snarling guitars, biting satire and unapologetic feminist fury. Blending chaos with sharp s

modernlove.  are an indie-pop quartet from Drogheda, Ireland , formed in 2016 by childhood friends Barry Lally (vocals/guitar), Graham Fagen (guitar), Daniel Rooney (bass) and Cian McClusky (drums) . Emerging from a small-town backdrop, the band have built a reputation for larger-than-life indie anthems rooted in youthful honesty, introspection and infectious future-pop production. Inspired by British indie and new wave acts like Bloc Party, Bombay Bicycle Club, New Order and

ULTRAS  are a five-piece indie rock band from Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin), Éire , delivering loud, loyal and unapologetically Irish guitar music. In under a year, they’ve made serious waves across the Dublin scene, releasing a hattrick of 2025 singles — two of which were named RTÉ 2FM Track of the Week. Their momentum has earned spins on RTÉ 2FM, Cork Red FM, Galway Bay FM and BBC Radio Ulster, alongside international airplay stretching to the US, Europe and New Zealand. Prais

Fever Dream are a four-piece alt-rock force emerging from Yorkshire & The Midlands, UK , blending theatrical pop ambition with muscular rock intensity. Often described as “what it would sound like if Gaga fronted Muse,” the band are fronted by the commanding Stars Walker — a vocalist hailed as a “once in 20 years” voice and a fierce presence for the LGBTQ community. Backed by Matt Harrison (guitar), Noah Ling (bass) and Yan Akoya (drums), Fever Dream craft a sound built on c

Freight are a rising indie outfit whose story began with a teenage friendship and a bold promise at their local pub. When a landlord challenged frontman Luka to “get a band together” to play the venue’s festival, they approached the slot like it was a stadium headline set — and never looked back. Since then, Freight have steadily built momentum, landing BBC Introducing support and surpassing 16,000 Spotify streams on their single “The Only Thing I Know.” Drawing influence fr

Sandy Dish  are a high-energy punk band from Melbourne, Australia , known for their sharp humour, chaotic live shows and no-filter attitude. Formed in 2018, the five-piece — Brook Storti (vocals), Andy O’Connor and Lachlan Meager (guitars), Tiffany Fowler (bass), and Willis Hugisloot (drums) — first introduced themselves with a tongue-in-cheek demo release that immediately established their irreverent tone. Since then, they’ve dropped multiple EPs including God Might Be Gay  

Mount Palomar  is the moniker of Belfast-based experimental producer Neil Kerr, one of Ireland’s most forward-thinking electronic talents. Launching the project in Belfast, Kerr quickly made waves — landing a booking at Berlin’s Berghain just days after his first live show and returning multiple times within his debut year, including a coveted Pride slot on the main floor. Blending industrial textures, techno propulsion and live intensity, Mount Palomar moves fluidly between

Canberra Punk with Cathartic Bite Sonic Reducer are a four-piece punk band from Canberra, Australia , bringing sharp-edged urgency and raw energy to the local scene. Built on loud guitars, punchy rhythms and no-frills intensity, the band channel classic punk spirit with a modern edge. Known for their high-impact live shows and DIY attitude, Sonic Reducer have been steadily building momentum across Australia’s underground circuit. Their sound thrives on grit and drive, balanci

Punk Reborn with Fire and Ferocity The Bobby Lees  are a ferocious punk outfit formed in Woodstock in 2017. Led by vocalist and guitarist Sam Quartin alongside Macky Bowman (drums) and Kendall Wind (bass), the band have built a reputation for furnace-blast live shows and no-compromise studio records. Their raw intensity has earned admiration from legends like Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry and Henry Rollins. Since releasing their debut in 2018, they’ve toured relentlessly across the

Brighton’s Acid-Punk Frenzy Turned Up to Maximum Oral Habit are a Brighton, UK trio delivering what they describe as “the ear-rattling psychic dream of choked-up acid punks.” Originally a home-recording project from frontman Charlie Hales, the band expanded with Felix Hales (drums) and Tippi Lewis (bass), forming a tightly wound unit built on volume, distortion and pure intent. While Brighton is known for its psychedelic output, Oral Habit lean toward the explosive end of the

Razor-Sharp Alt-Pop from Byron to Sydney MAY-A i s an Australian alt-pop artist originally from Byron Bay and now based in Sydney. Emerging as a teenager, she quickly built a reputation for candid, diary-like songwriting that captures social awkwardness, queer identity and the ache of constant heartbreak. Blending indie-pop vulnerability with sharp lyrical wit, MAY-A’s music feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her understated cool and emotional transparency

ZEP  is quickly emerging as one of 2026’s most exciting breakout artists. The Dutch singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has built a reputation for bold, genre-blurring production that fuses alt-rock grit with hip-hop, electronic and bass-heavy experimentation. Raised around live music as the son of Vankatoen frontman Bazz Barnasconi and later studying at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, ZEP developed a deep musical foundation before carving out his own lane. Following th

“Business”  is surging as THE MEFFS announce their second album, set for release September 11 via FLG. The title track arrives as a politically charged lead single, amplifying anticipation following 2024’s What A Life . With their ‘What A Life’ tour on sale and momentum building across UK alternative radio and streaming platforms, the Essex duo are cementing their status as one of Britain’s most uncompromising punk acts. The official video release has further boosted visibili