Credit - Liam Maxwell

Making his very welcomed return this week, Nick Mulvey has unveiled his brand new single Radical Tenderness. Arriving three years after his previous album, New Mythology, he has unveiled details of his fourth LP entitled Dark Harvest (Pt. 1), out 6th June via Nick’s own independent label titled ‘Supernatural Records’. Speaking on the album, Nick explains: “For me, Dark Harvest Pt. 1 tracks the descent and grief that hit me in the last three years, during the losses and challenges I faced. Often brutal, these years have tenderised me, as I know they have others. Making this music carried me through.” He continues, “Back when I was at the hardest point, when I was on my knees, a friend said to me, ‘there will be a ‘dark harvest’ to all of this Nick, there will be treasure from these struggles.’ And she was right.” The first taster offers up a brilliant introduction to this new chapter through his intricate melodies and layered instrumentation. In Nick’s own words, “Truth be told I’m not proud of how I’ve handled everything, but by God’s grace I am moving in a better way now. Radical tenderness is required to heal after conflict.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

 

Nick Mulvey - All Upcoming Shows:
April 4th: Teatro Pereyra, Ibiza

UK Solo Tour (underplay intimate shows):
June 5th: Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
June 6th: Oran Mor, Glasgow
June 7th: Brudenell, Leeds
June 8th: Cluny, Newcastle
June 10th: Band on the Wall, Manchester
June 11th: Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
June 12th: O2 Academy 2, Birmingham
June 14th: Arts Centre, Norwich
June 15th: Trinity, Bristol
June 16th: Concorde 2, Brighton
June 18th: Union Chapel, London
June 19th: Union Chapel, London
June 22nd: Openluchttheater De Goffert, Nijmegen
June 23rd: Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam
June 24th: Old Rivierenhof, Antwerp
June 25th: Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin

Ireland Solo Tour:
September 4th: Nerve Centre, Derry
September 5th: TF Royal, Castlebar
September 6th: Mandella Hall, Belfast
September 8th: Vicar Street, Dublin
September 9th: Vicar Street, Dublin
September 11th: Set Theatre, Kilkenny
September 12th: Dolans, Limerick
September 13th: Roisin Dubh, Galway
September 14th: Live at St Luke’s, Cork
September 27th: KernowFornia Festival, Cornwall

European Solo Tour:
October 1st: St-Eutache Church, Paris
October 3rd: VEGA, Copenhagen
October 4th: Vulkan Arena, Oslo
October 6th: Nalen Klubb, Stockholm
October 8th: G Livelab, Helsinki
October 10th: Hybrybdy, Warsaw
October 11th: WUK, Vienna
October 13th: Cafe v lese, Prague
October 14th: A38 Ship, Budapest
October 16th: Covo Club, Bologna
October 17th: Legend, Milan
October 18th: Les Docks, Lausanne
October 19th: Muhle Hunzilken, Bern
October 21st: La Nau, Barcelona
October 22nd: Sala Copernico, Madrid
October 23rd: Lav, Lisbon

North America Solo Tour:
November 17th: The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA
November 18th: August Hall, San Francisco, CA
November 20th: Madame Lou’s, Seattle, WA
November 21st: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
November 22nd: Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR
November 24th: Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
November 26th: Schuabas, Chicago, IL
November 28th: The Concert Hall, Toronto, ON
November 29th: Le Studio TD, Montreal, QC
December 1st: The Sinclair, Boston, MA
December 2nd: World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA
December 3rd: Union Stage, Washington, DC
December 5th: Racket, New York, NY

2026
Australia Solo Tour:
February 18th - Princess Theatre, Brisbane
February 20th - Liberty Hall, Sydney
February 21st - Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
February 23rd - Astor Theatre, Perth

i: https://www.instagram.com/nickmulvey

Photo credit: Nolan Knight

Following on from Absence Makes the Heart Grow, Brooklyn-based artist Gabi Gamberg aka Daffo has shared their searing new effort, Quick Fix. Depicting the often short term solutions we go through in order to mask the bigger picture, the track's soft acoustic melodies offer up a powerful delivery led by its intricate vocals. “This song is about the temporary ways in which I comfort myself, habits that ultimately lead to more suffering,” Gamberg explains. “I started the song before I went on my first tour. The first verse, about eating junk and smoking, I squeezed out during a very intense writer's block. On tour, I quit smoking for my voice. When I came back from tour I still couldn’t write, until one day I started smoking again. That day I was able to finish the song, my slight regression became fuel for the rest of the words.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Tour Dates
May 13th | London, UK - The George Tavern
May 16th | Brighton, UK - The Great Escape Festival
May 30th | South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground ^
May 31st | Montreal, QC - Bar Le Ritz PDB ^
June 2nd | Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground ^
June 3rd | Lakewood, OH - Mahall’s ^
June 5th | Detroit, MI - El Club ^
June 7th | Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line ^
June 8th | Milwaukee, WI - Vivarium ^
June 10th | St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway ^
June 13th | Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right
June 19th | Boston, MA - Royale *
June 20th | Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel *
June 21st | Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer *
June 24th | Washington, DC - 9:30 Club *
June 26th | Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel *
June 27th | Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse *
June 28th | Nashville, TN - The Basement East *
November 7th | Paris, FR - Pitchfork Festival Paris

^ w/ Annie DiRusso
* w/ Blondshell

i: https://www.instagram.com/daffoband

Celebrating 10 years since their debut album was released, Gengahr delivered a captivating performance at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach, showcasing their evolution as a band through the years as they played their first LP A Dream Outside in its entirety. 

Following an endearing performance by Alice Costelloe, Gengahr took the stage with palpable energy, launching into Dizzy Ghosts, the perfect mood setter with its swooning melodies and expulsive percussion. 

Fan favourites then came thick and fast with Heroine and She's a Witch, both met with enthusiasm from the head bopping crowd, whilst deeper cuts like Embers highlighted their instrumental prowess, particularly with its extended drum intro and soft vocal lead. 

Gengahr’s live performances have always been a different beast compared to their recorded work, and tonight was no exception. Their inaugural material felt grander, more ambitious, with layers of instrumentation that pulsed and swelled in ways that couldn’t be captured on record. With sharp, intricate rhythms that added a deeper urgency to songs, Felix Bushe's vocals - airy yet emotionally raw - acted as a guiding force through the set. His voice, often delicate on record, carried a weight in the live setting that made even the most subtle lyric profound. 

When they slipped into the hauntingly beautiful Powder there was a moment of collective stillness in the crowd, a shared breath held in unison before the song's climax sent a shiver through the room. Their music has always held this guitar swinging nuance to it, and live it truly came to life, quite literally, as John Victor and Felix went back to back with their instruments above their heads in an almost duel-like fashion. 

It’s rare to see a band perform with such fluid cohesion. As their guitar riffs cut through the dreaminess with moments of sheer intensity, the interplay between band members was effortless, a testament to their years of playing together and their evolution as musicians. At times, they let the music take control, expanding their songs with swelling soundscapes that turned into near-transcendental moments. It was in this space that the audience fully surrendered - heads nodding, feet shuffling, eyes closed.

 "That's the end of the album. But not the end of the night" teased Bushe as they began to work through some of their more recent material including a brilliant rendition of Before Sunrise. 

As the night drew to a close, the band took a moment to acknowledge the crowd, visibly moved by the reception as they returned for a 2 track encore following the chant of "one more song" that echoed through the room. 

As the final notes rang and the house lights flickered on, no one rushed to leave. There was an unspoken desire to hold onto the feeling just a little longer, to bottle up the magic as fans rushed to the merch stand to chat to the band. 

From seeing them support Bombay Bicycle Club many years ago, to the present, it's safe to say the band are still very capable of delivering a masterclass in dreamy, immersive indie rock that blurred the lines between delicate melancholy and explosive euphoria.

*****

Photo credit: CJ Harvey

Following on from Delete Ya, Djo - the musical project of actor / producer / and BRIT Award-nominated songwriter Joe Keery, known for his work in blockbuster projects as Stranger Things and Fargo, returns with his latest effort, Potion. Taken from his highly anticipated new album The Crux out this Friday, April 4th, the final teaser sees him showcase the record's softer side with its acoustic guitar melodies and hushed vocal whisps. “’Potion’ is like your favorite pair of blue jeans,” says Keery. “I’d been working on Travis picking when I wrote this song, so it’s kind of like if Harry Nilsson and Lindsey Buckingham had a baby.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Djo - Back On You world tour 2025

April 03 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall **SOLD OUT
April 04 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall **SOLD OUT
April 05 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall **SOLD OUT
April 07 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum *LOW TICKET WARNING
April 08 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre **SOLD OUT
April 10 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater **SOLD OUT
April 11 - Indio, CA - Coachella
April 15 - Pomona, CA - Fox Theater Pomona **SOLD OUT
April 16 - Del Mar, CA - The Sound at Del Mar **SOLD OUT
April 18 - Indio, CA - Coachella
April 19 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren **SOLD OUT
April 21 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at the Complex **SOLD OUT
April 23 - Denver, CO - The Mission Ballroom **SOLD OUT
April 25 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee **SOLD OUT
April 26 - Saint Paul, MN - Palace Theatre **SOLD OUT
April 28 - Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre  **SOLD OUT
April 29 - Toronto, ON - History **SOLD OUT
May 01 - Washington, DC - The Anthem **SOLD OUT
May 02 - Boston, MA - Roadrunner **SOLD OUT
May 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall **SOLD OUT
May 05 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel **SOLD OUT
May 06 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel **SOLD OUT
May 07 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel **SOLD OUT
June 01 - Dublin, Ireland - 3Olympia **SOLD OUT
June 02 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy **SOLD OUT
June 03 - Manchester, UK - O2 Victoria Warehouse **SOLD OUT
June 05 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town **SOLD OUT
June 06 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town **SOLD OUT
June 07 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town **SOLD OUT
June 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Poolen **LOW TICKET WARNING
June 11 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene **LOW TICKET WARNING
June 13 - Stockholm, Sweden - Annexet **LOW TICKET WARNING
June 15 - Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands - Best Kept Secret Festival
June 16 - Cologne, Germany - E-Werk ***SOLD OUT
June 17 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys **SOLD OUT
June 18 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja **LOW TICKET WARNING
June 20 - Scheebel, Germany - Hurricane Festival
June 21 - Tuttlingen, Germany - Southside Festival
June 23 - Paris, France -  Élysée Montmartre **SOLD OUT
June 24 - Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso **SOLD OUT
June 25 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso **SOLD OUT
June 27 - Cardiff, Wales - Blackweir Fields (w/ Noah Kahan)
June 29 - Pilton, UK - Glastonbury Festival
July 01 - Dublin, IE - Marlay Park (w/ Noah Kahan)
August 01 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza Festival
September 29 - Bridgeport, CT - Soundside Music Festival

*All North American, UK and EU tour dates w/ Post Animal

i: https://www.instagram.com/djotime/

Photo credit: Iris Luz

Having been kept under wraps for a short while, Wet Leg - the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (joined by Ellis Durand (bass), Henry Holmes (drums), and Joshua Mobaraki (guitar, synth) who make up the band), have broke silence and announced their highly anticipated second album moisturizer, which will be released on July 11th. The first taster of the upcoming record comes in the form of catch these fists which sees jagged guitar riffs meet their signature vocal delivery in fine style. With all 5 members having writing credits on this record, the band went on to say, “We were just kind of having fun and exploring,” says Chambers. “We focussed on: Is this going to be fun to play live? It was very natural that we would write the second record together” Take a listen to catch these fists below with the self directed video.

Tracklisting:
1. CPR
2. liquidize
3. catch these fists
4. davina mccall
5. jennifer's body
6. mangetout
7. pond song
8. pokemon
9. pillow talk
10. don’t speak
11. 11:21
12. u and me at home

Upcoming live dates
Tue 8th April - The River, Los Angeles

Wed 21st May - O2 Academy, Birmingham
Fri 23rd May - O2 Academy Brixton, London
Tue 27th May - Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Wed 28th May - O2 Academy, Leeds
Thu 29th May - O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Fri 6th June - Primavera Sound, Barcelona
Sat 14th June - NOS Primavera Sound, Porto
Sat 21st June - Hurricane Festival, Scheessel
Sun 22nd June - Southside Festival, Neuhausen ob Eck
Fri 27th June - Glastonbury Festival, Shepton Mallet

Wed 2nd July - Roskilde Festival, Roskilde
Fri 4th July - Rock Werchter, Werchter
Sat 5th July - Down the Rabbit Hole Festival, Beuningen
Sun 6th July - Festival Beauregard, Herouville Saint-Clair
Fri 11th July - TRNSMT, Glasgow
Tue 15th July - I-Days Milan, Milan w/ Olivia Rodrigo
Wed 16th July - Acieloaperto Festival, Cesena

Fri 1st Aug - All Together Now, Waterford
Sun 3rd Aug - Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire
Thu 7th Aug - Oya Festival, Oslo
Fri 8th Aug - Way Out West, Gothenburg
Sun 10th Aug - Boardmasters Festival, Newquay
Fri 15th Aug - Green Man Festival, Crickhowell
Sun 17th Aug - Cabaret Vert Festival, Charleville-Mézières  
 
Tickets for the May UK tour will be on pre-sale from Wed 9th April at 10am local time, general sale from Fri 11th April at 10am local time. 
Pre-order the album for access to the first pre-sale.
 
moisturizer is available to pre-order on limited edition 3D gatefold cream coloured vinyl w/ signed photo, picture disc vinyl, standard vinyl, cassette, CD and digitally. Pre-order: Wet Leg’s store | Digital

i: https://www.instagram.com/wetlegband/

Photo credit Meg Moon

As spring arrives to the UK, Canadian alt-rock outfit The Beaches return with their scintillating new single Last Girls At The Party. A blisteringly hot new effort, the track's high octane energy and catchy melodies bring an exciting new chapter for the band as they unveil details of their forthcoming third studio album, No Hard Feelings, out everywhere 29th August via AWAL. Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Last Girls at the Parties (DJ Sets):
April 16 – Los Angeles
May 17 – London, UK
May 20 - Amsterdam
May 21 – Brussels
May 23 – Berlin
June 7 – NYC
August 2 – Montréal

THE BEACHES LIVE DATES
April 13 - Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CA
April 20 - Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CA
May 10 - The Pavilion at Toyota Music - Irving, TX
June 6 - The Governer’s Ball Festival - New York, NY
July 20 - Minnesota Yacht Club - Saint Paul, MN
July 29 - Churchill Park Music Festival - St. John’s, NL
July 31 - Kee to Bala - Muskoka, ON
August 3 - Osheaga Festival, Montreal, QC
August 7 - Sziget Festival - Budapest, Hungary
August 9 - Schanze Open Air - Hamburg, Germany
August 17 - Pukkelpop Festival - Hasselt, Belgium
September 20 - Shaky Knees Festival - Atlanta, GA

i: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachesband

Photo: V Haddad

Ahead of the new album Jellywish, out this Friday, April 4th on Double Double Whammy, New York minimalist folk quartet Florist release 'Jellyfish', the final single from their anticipated LP. Of the song, band leader Emily Sprague says “‘Jellyfish’ is presented as an upbeat song with a darker undertone of frantically wondering how doomed we really are, what our lifetimes may bring, and what we can do about it. It marvels at the mysteries of our world while also mourning the destruction of so much of it by the hands of humans. ‘Jellyfish’ draws a connecting line between our very minds and the natural world, attempting to establish an important theme of this song and record which is: rethinking what is normalised so we can be more symbiotic with each other and the Earth. The song ends its musing with a reminder to the listener of our power centers, that we are deserving of happiness and love: ‘destroy the feeling you are not enough’. This is mirroring an earlier lyric: ‘destroy everything on earth’, which is an observation of how things seem to be, but shouldn't have to be, and must be challenged.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Tour Dates
(UK dates in bold)

May 5th | Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's^
May 6th | Washington, DC - Black Cat^
May 7th | Raleigh, NC - Kings^
May 8th | Asheville, NC - AyurPrana Listening Room^
May 9th | Nashville, TN - The Blue Room at Third Man Records^
May 10th | Atlanta, GA - The Earl^
May 12th | Dallas, TX - Sons of Hermann Hall^
May 13th | Austin, TX - Antone's^
May 15th | Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar^
May 16th | Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room^
May 17th | San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill^
May 19th | Seattle, WA - Madame Lou's^
May 20th | Portland, OR - Polaris Hall^
May 21st | Boise, ID - Shrine Basement^
May 23rd | Denver, CO - Meow Wolf^
May 24th | Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge^
May 25th | Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Folk Music^
May 26th | Indianapolis, IN - Turntable^
May 27th | Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Eccentric Cafe^
May 28th | Toronto, ON - Longboat Hall^
May 29th | Montreal, QC - La Sala Rossa^
May 30th | Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall^
May 31st | New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom^
June 7th | Humble, DK - Beats
June 9th | Copenhagen, DK - Loppen
June 10th | Aarhus, DK - Voxhall
June 11th | Oslo, NO - Blå
June 12th | Stavanger, NO - Folken
June 13th | Bergen, NO - Landmark
June 15th | Amsterdam, NL - OLT Vondelpark
June 16th | London, UK - Union Chapel
June 17th | Brighton, UK - Komedia
June 18th | Cardiff, UK - Clwb Ifor Bach
June 19th | York, UK - Crescent
June 20th | Liverpool, UK - District
June 21st | Dublin, IE - Whelans
June 22nd | Belfast, UK - Empire Music Hall
June 25th | Galway, IE - Róisín Dubh
June 26th | Kilkenny, IE - Cleere’s
June 27th | Tralee, IE - nonfaction
June 28th | Cork, IE - Live At St. Luke’s
June 29th | Ballydehob, IE - Levi's Corner House
Aug 29th | Dorset, UK - End of the Road

^ = w/ Allegra Krieger

i: https://www.instagram.com/mlesprg

With a packed-in, sold-out crowd, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Nottingham's Divorce, the band made their prompt entrance to the stage at 8.30 as keen fans inched forwards to catch a glimpse. 

A lot has happened in the 5 months since I last saw the band. Fresh off the release of their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer, the quartet delivered a spellbinding performance that solidified their status as one of the most exciting acts in the current UK scene.

Just a few moments in to their set it's clear to see the juxtaposition in a name like Divorce as they do anything but push fans away or create divide. If anything, their music is the glue that sees everyone swaying in unison, singing back each and every word at the top of their lungs. 

Divorce’s unique blend of alt-country, indie rock, and post-punk set a moody yet electrifying tone, with Felix Mackenzie-Barrow and Tiger Cohen-Towell’s intertwined vocals cutting through the room with effortless chemistry. And it's in this live setting that truly gives their music an extra edge - grittier, rawer, and undeniably captivating.

The set-list is a mix of new and old, pitting recent singles All My Freaks and Antarctica up against more familiar favourites like Scratch Your Metal and Sex & the Millennium Bridge. "We are just going to play the new album in full aren't we?" lets on Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, quickly followed by a "no spoilers" jibe as Tiger caught her breath before launching in to the explosive Karen, a track that beautifully captures the band's ability in going from soft fragility to climatic guitar swinging catharsis. 

"D-I-V-O-R-C-E" chants echoed throughout as the band took a moment to show their appreciation and thank the crowd. It also gave Felix time to talk about the backdrop banner sporting the band's name which he created himself and lost 3 socks in the process after getting backed in to a corner whilst painting. 

Other stand out moments came from the scintillating Hangman, to the tender Old Broken String, which brought a welcomed silence to the sporadic chatter as fans stopped talking to bask in its quiet beauty,  with nothing but the crackle of a plastic pint cup in-between melodies. 

As expected, the band's stage presence continues to be as magnetic as ever. Tiger’s vocals soared with an emotive intensity, while Felix’s grounding harmonies added depth and texture. Meanwhile, the rhythm section, anchored by Kasper Sandstrom (guitar) and Adam Peter Smith (drums), kept the momentum relentless, driving each song forward with precision and passion.

"It'd be lovely to hear you all on this one", exclaimed Tiger as the band returned to the stage for a two-track encore, bowing out on the ever crowd pleasing, aptly named anthem Checking Out. The song’s slow build and explosive finale left the audience desperate for more, a testament to the band's masterful pacing.

This wasn’t just a gig - it was a statement. Divorce have arrived, and with Drive to Goldenhammer marking the start of an exciting new chapter, their Strange Brew performance felt like the perfect celebration of what’s to come. If they weren’t on your radar before, they certainly should be now.

*****

Credit – Will Creswick

Following on from the brilliant Joker last month, Welsh outfit Public Order have today unveiled their their highly anticipated debut EP ‘HELLO’, out now on Ignition Records, which includes the brand new track “Someday”. A slow burner, the track softly builds towards its cathartic climax as slow rising guitars and intricate vocals layer together in perfect harmony. Speaking about the new offering, Public Order say, "Someday is all about hope. It’s a journey through longing and self-destruction, holding onto the belief that something better is waiting at the end. It asks the question - are you breaking, or becoming something more?" Sharing more about the EP they go on to say "This EP is a raw and honest reflection of ourselves. It’s our story of love, loss, and the struggle to make sense of it all. Through Someday, Joker, HELLO, and STRANGER, we wanted to capture the highs and lows of youth—fleeting connections, reckless nights, and those quiet moments of realisation in between. It’s not just about love; it’s about everything in between—losing yourself, finding yourself, and hoping that someday, everything will fall into place." Take a listen for yourselves below.

Tour Dates
May 2nd – London, Notting Hill Arts Club, CloseUp’s £3 Series
May 9th – Wrexham, The Rockin’ Chair, FOCUS Wales
May 24th – Bristol, Dot To Dot
May 25th – Nottingham, Dot To Dot
August 1st – Wales, Caldicot Castle, Razorlight special guest

i: https://www.instagram.com/publicorderuk/

Somebody’s Child’s - When Youth Fades Away Tracklist
1. The Kid 2. Last Night I Held Your Hand 3. Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)
4. When Youth Fades Away 5. New Orleans 6. Wall Street 7. My Mind Is On Fire 8. Irish Goodbye 9. The Waterside 10. Life Will Go On 11. Time Of My Life

Dublin's Somebody's Child, led by Cian Godfrey, returns with their sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, set for release on March 28, 2025. This album marks a significant evolution from their self-titled debut, delving into themes of ageing, self-reflection, and the passage of time, balancing the exuberance of youth with the creeping realities of adulthood in brilliant detail.

Produced by Grammy Award-winner Peter Katis, known for his work with The National and Interpol, the album offers a rich sonic landscape and it's as ambitious as you'd expect. Something that's evident from the record's opening track, The Kid, a song brimming with energy and youthful defiance, yet underscored by a subtle sense of foreboding. Propulsive drums and reverb-soaked guitars drive the song forward, mirroring the restless optimism of youth, while Godfrey’s lyrics hint at the fleeting nature of it all.

From here, the album leans into vulnerability with Last Night I Held Your Hand and Porcelain (Losing All My Patience) as we begin to see towering pop sensibilities reminiscent of early U2 with Godfrey's commanding vocals taking lead as a scintillating backdrop of guitar driven melodies are set alight. 

Elsewhere When Youth Fades Away demonstrates a slow-burning meditation on the passing of time, its steady pulse and layered instrumentation evoking the sensation of watching life slip through your fingers. There’s a hypnotic quality to the song, reminiscent of LCD Soundsystem’s All My Friends, as it builds towards a cathartic climax. 

Showcasing the true dynamics in his capabilities, New Orleans is a perfect moment to slow things down with its sense of intimacy that gradually builds in intensity through rolling percussion, before ramping up the pace once more on Wall Street with its energetic guitar riffs. A track that perfectly sets up My Mind Is On Fire which sees another soaring pop effort lift the roof off with its anthemic status. 

But just as the energy peaks, the album pulls back with The Waterside, a track steeped in melancholy. It’s a moment of quiet introspection, where Godfrey’s voice takes centre stage once more against gentle strings and subdued elongated guitars. There’s an aching loneliness to it, but also a sense of peace, as if accepting that some things - and some people - are meant to fade into the past. It’s this ability to balance sadness with beauty that makes the song so afflicting.

With still gas in the tank, Time of My Life closes the album with a triumphant, yet wistful, sendoff. It’s a song that embraces the contradiction of nostalgia - a euphoric instrumental outro serves as the much needed catharsis, wrapping up the record in a way that feels both complete and hopeful as it culminates in to an explosive finale. 

The band’s evolution is striking, with richer production, emotionally charged songwriting, and a newfound confidence that cements their place in the indie landscape. More than just a reflection on growing up, When Youth Fades Away is a celebration of what it means to keep moving forward, even when you’re not quite sure where you’re going. And we're all here for it. 

*****