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PELA tell a story of transition on their beautifully formed new EP 'Little Ceremonies'

Brighton duo PELA have revealed their alluring new EP Little Ceremonies. Made up of Hannah Coombes and Olly Shelton, the EP is diverse in its nature and coherent in its delivery. Tracks…

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Brighton explores relationships inspired by his girlfriend on debut EP Dreaming

Southern California musician Brighton delves into themes of relationships, spanning from heartbreak to epic love stories on debut EP Dreaming, a six-track production swirling with upbeat pop. Self-written and self-produced, the…

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Squid explore the reflective side of post-punk on "Paddling"

Brighton’s Squid are following the classic formula for releasing singles prior to an album: first single needs to bang, second single needs to explore more atmospheric spheres. Luckily, the post-punk…

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CIEL are more than just a "Pretty Face"

Brighton-based alt-pop three-piece CIEL are back with the dutifully dreamy, "Pretty Face." The tastefully saccharine number forgoes some of their more typical noir-rock flavours in view of enhancing the shimmering and truly…

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Squid deliver knockout with their debut video for “Narrator”

Brighton post-punk outliers Squid have been steadily establishing their frenzied barrage of funk as a force to cower before since 2017. Their debut EP received such a rapturous reception that…

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Bklava impresses with infectious debut EP [Interview]

Genre-defying, rising star — Bklava — drops her highly anticipated debut EP, the self-titled Bklava. The Brighton-based, Irish-Lebanese star has been carving out her sound amongst names such as Annie…

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Prolific producer Sqwd connects with CARLIE for "The Off Chance You Love Me"

In the wake of any genre-defining artists, there is always a healthy amount of inspiration to be taken from the compelling aesthetics and new avenues explored. This, in turn, forges…

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Yakul continue their ascent with breathtaking new single "Streetlight"

Anyone fed up with formulaic, overly processed music we hear these days should be on the lookout for Yakul. The Brighton-based quartet burst on the scene last year with their…

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HOWES3' latest single "Nonian" takes us on a sonic journey

After their last single “Too Many Kicks” dropped, HOWES3 showed why their upcoming album Moving Forward is likely to be a breakthrough for the U.K. trio. The group exhibited incredible…

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HOWES3 drops stunning new track "Too Many Kicks"

In any search for progressive, soulful instrumental music, HOWES3 deserves to be included. The Brighton-based trio has cut their teeth playing shows and festivals around Europe in recent years, including…

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Matt Taylor balances high energy with introspection on "Budapest"

For anybody who isn't all too keen on pop music, their main gripe might be how formulaic or commercialised the song sounds or at the very least, that it's lacking…

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Michael Baker's single "They Look Just Like They Know" is a pensive, calming reflection of self

January is a time of significant, positive goal setting, so it's refreshing to hear a more realistic perspective on mental health and personal reflection. Brighton artist Michael Baker's single “They…

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PELA tell a story of transition on their beautifully formed new EP 'Little Ceremonies'

Brighton explores relationships inspired by his girlfriend on debut EP Dreaming

Squid explore the reflective side of post-punk on "Paddling"

CIEL are more than just a "Pretty Face"

Squid deliver knockout with their debut video for “Narrator”

Bklava impresses with infectious debut EP [Interview]

Prolific producer Sqwd connects with CARLIE for "The Off Chance You Love Me"

Yakul continue their ascent with breathtaking new single "Streetlight"

HOWES3' latest single "Nonian" takes us on a sonic journey

HOWES3 drops stunning new track "Too Many Kicks"

Matt Taylor balances high energy with introspection on "Budapest"

Michael Baker's single "They Look Just Like They Know" is a pensive, calming reflection of self

Zxena drops spicy pop number "Hot Spice"

Boom Dice teams up with Lil Esso and Avie Sheck on "Show Me More"

Jess Classic drops poetic yet unfiltered album '12'

Ghostluvme drops captivating and cathartic project 'Mixtape'

Rob Lea reminds us to celebrate our differences on "Freak"

Record label LoudKult achieve new milestone as it hits 1.5b streams

Primavera Sound announces set times for debut Los Angeles event

Siren makes event debut with Groove Armada live show added

Globally renowned festival Boomtown commits to be Net Zero by 2025

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022