Photo Credit: Alex James

Announcing their debut LP Hoping As A Coping Mechanism, set for release via 5dB Records on July 10th, Bristol's MOULD have unveiled their brilliant new single Lists. Driven by a surging wave of blistering percussion and electrified vocals, the rising outfit deliver another thunderous cut. Detailing the track, vocalist/guitarist Joe Sherrin explained: “As the title ‘Lists’ suggests, it’s about lists really. I write a lot of lists. Endless, unnecessary planning to soothe the wiggly mind; organising the nonsense. Filtering the lunacy into neat bullet point format. Bliss. I’ve had this one up my sleeve for years and always wanted it to get a big boy recording treatment. Bringing it into Mould HQ we found it fits in deliciously with the others and shows a more melodic side to us, which is something we’re leaning more into on this album.”  

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

Photo Credit: Charlie Barclay Harris

Following a recent run of UK headline dates and hot off the back of supporting Geese on tour, Westside Cowboy return today with news of their biggest run of shows yet. Taking in venues such as London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town and Manchester’s Albert Hall amongst other key cities across the UK and Europe, the band look set to further build on what's already been a bumper start to the year. Pre-sale begins Monday 30 March, 10am BST. General on sale Wednesday 1 April, 10am BST

Pre-sale access via Westside Cowboy’s new mailing list, sign up link HERE

FULL LIVE SCHEDULE 

14.05 - The Great Escape, Brighton, UK
16.05 - London Calling, Amsterdam, NL
22.05 - Bearded Theory, Walton-on-Trent, UK
24.05 - Neighbourhood, Warrington, UK
13.06 - Rock For People, Brno, CZ
21.06 - TRNSMT, Glasgow, UK
04.07 - Down The Rabbit Hole, Ewijk, NL
05.07 - Rock Werchter, Werchter, BE
09.07 - Ally Pally Park, London, UK (with The Maccabees)
10.07 - BBK, Bilbao, ES
18.07 - Bukta, Tromso, NO
24.07 - Tramlines, Sheffield, UK
25.07 - Latitude, Beccles, UK
26.07 - Truck, Oxfordshire, UK
06.08 - Haldern Pop, Haldern-Rees, DE
08.08 - Winterthurer Musikfestwochen, Winterthur, CH
12.08 - Vodaphone Paredes De Coura, Praia do Taboão, PT
14.08 - Oya, Oslo, NO
21.08 - Green Man, Crickhowell, UK
28.08 - Leeds Festival, Leeds, UK
30.08 - Reading Festival, Reading, UK

28.10 - Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands
29.10 - Paradiso THT, Amsterdam. Netherlands
30.10 - Helios37, Cologne, Germany
01.11 - Voxhall, Aarhus. Denmark
05.11 - Lille Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
06.11 - Lido, Berlin, Germany
07.11 - Bike Jesus, Prague, Czechia
09.11 - Arci Bellezza, Milan, Italy
10.11 - Exil, Zurich, Switzerland
12.11 - Botanique, Brussels, Belgium
13.11 - Petit Bain, Paris, France
14.11 - L'Aéronef , Lille, France
24.11 - St Luke's, Glasgow, UK
25.11 - NUSU, Newcastle, UK
26.11 - Crookes Social Club, Sheffield, UK
27.11 - Irish Centre, Leeds, UK
29.11 - XOYO, Birmingham, UK
30.11 - 1865, Southampton, UK
01.12 - Chalk, Brighton, UK
02.12 - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK
04.12 - Electric Bristol, Bristol, UK
05.12 - Albert Hall, Manchester, UK

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

Photo credit: Steve Gullick

There are certain bands that stay with you, tied to a specific time, a specific feeling. For me, The Cribs were one of the first indie bands I got in to as a teen, nearly twenty years ago - the kind of band that soundtracked late nights, train journeys, University life and everything in between. 

Walking into Cardiff’s Tramshed, there was a sense that this wasn’t just another gig, but a reunion of sorts between a band and crowd who’ve grown up together. And quite the nostalgic trip it was. Looking around, not much had changed - a scattering of denim jackets, skinny jeans, and the Jarman's still in their trademark leather. The only real shift came in the details, with bassist Gary now sporting a refined moustache.

From the off, early cuts and fan favourites landed with the same urgency they always have, but what stood out most was how naturally it all fitted together. Opening with Dark Luck before launching into I’m a Realist and Hey Scenesters!, the pace was relentless. The band's newer material slotted in seamlessly, with tracks like Never the Same and Summer Seizures sitting comfortably amongst the classics. 

When they finally slipped into Another Number, they barely needed to try. Just the first four notes of that unmistakable riff rang out before they paused, letting the crowd take over completely. 

The band’s between-song banter was, as ever, spot on. They joked the single was simply ahead of its time - “three years later, and it would’ve cleaned up in the ringtone charts.” A throwaway line that spiralled into talk of missed fortunes and hypothetical islands, before quickly backtracking - “maybe not an island… given everything going on.” It’s that self-awareness and dry humour that’s always made them feel close to their audience.

Midway through, the floor told its own story. The crowd might be older now, but there’s been no softening. Pints were flying, bodies colliding, and the mosh pit surged like it always had with a room full of people refusing to let go of that energy. It was hard on times to remember it was in fact midweek night, and not a rowdy Saturday night in the capital.  

Musically, the contrasts remain one of their greatest strengths. Looking for the Wrong Guy brought a softer, more yearning moment, before being blown apart by the grungy, full-throttle assault of Back to the Bolthole. They’ve always known how to balance melody with abrasion, and here it felt as sharp as ever.

By the time the set closed out with the classic Be Safe, there was no sense of a band coasting on legacy. If anything, The Cribs feel more locked in than ever - still loud, still scrappy, still entirely themselves. Two decades on, they haven’t chased trends or softened their edges, and that’s exactly why they matter. The indie landscape might have changed around them, but they’ve remained constant, and somewhere along the way, that’s been their key to harbouring such success.

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

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Today sees Dublin trio For Nina return with their first release of the year in Labour Of My Love, a hushed, atmospheric new single that drifts with a quiet intensity. Speaking on the track, the band explain: “The song clicked so quickly once the bones were there, it felt like there were such obvious dynamics up and down in the song, both emotionally and musically, we couldn’t help but surrender to them.” Take a listen below. 

Live Dates
25th April - Belfast -The Oh Yeah Music Centre 
17th May - TBA - London

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

Photo Credit: JAW

Bolton four-piece Florentenes have returned today with their euphoric new single, Undiscovered Colours. Lifted from their third EP Breaking News, out May 13, the track drifts in on soft vocals and lightly strummed guitars before rapidly opening out into soaring, anthemic bursts that feel expansive, and full of youthful momentum. “We wrote ‘Undiscovered Colours’ when I was 17, it’s about how harsh the world can be, especially to good people, and those feelings you can’t even put into words. The idea of an ‘undiscovered colour’ is something impossible to describe, like a certain kind of ache. It also nods to our early days and that fear the fire might not last, but hopefully it never burns out.” Take a listen below. 

Live Dates
Crystal Tides Support
March 27, Manchester, Gorilla

The Kairos Support
March 28, Leeds, Key Club
April 2, Bristol, The Exchange
April 3, Sheffield, Sidney & Matilda
April 4, Glasgow, Stereo
April 9, Brighton, Patterns
April 10, Birmingham, O2 Institute 3
April 11, Southampton, Heartbreakers
April 17, Nottingham, The Bodega
April 23, London, Colours
April 24, Newcastle, Reds Bar
April 25, Liverpool, Invisible Wind Factory 

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

credit: Rosie Sco

Black Country four piece Chartreuse have returned this week with their brilliant new single, Enough To Make You Laugh. Written during the early stages of a new relationship, the track’s tender moments and reflective nuances turn inward, touching on themes of self-development. “’Enough To Make You Laugh’ is about connection and finding the person that's right for me,” Mike says of the track. “I’m still holding onto this new feeling, watching it shine & it feels great to put it all in this song, while also acknowledging the bit of cynicism and anxiousness I always carry.” The track comes accompanied by a live performance video directed by Stewart Baxter streaming below. 

Chartreuse Tour Dates: 
9.5.26 Are You Listening? Festival (Reading)
30.5.26 Usina Festival (Luxembourg)
6.7.26 O2 Academy (Edinburgh)*
7.7.26 O2 City Hall (Newcastle Upon Tyne)*
5.8.26 Boardmasters Festival (Newquay)

*w/ The Maccabees

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

Photo credit: Daniel Topete

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brennan Wedl has today announced her signing to ANTI- Records coinciding with the release of a cover of the Kathleen Edwards classic ‘Six O’Clock News’ featuring Waxahatchee. "I first heard ‘Six O’Clock News’ on the Cities 97 Sampler CD around 2003,” Wedl detailed. “There’s no doubt that this song shaped my songwriting voice. Originally written by Kathleen Edwards, ‘Six O’Clock News’ is a story about the hysteria of gun violence in an American town. To record and sing this very contemporary story with Waxahatchee over twenty years later is a direct link to the very heart of why I play music. It’s an honour to be joining the ANTI- roster and I’m ecstatic to share what we’ve been working on." Take a listen: 

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

Future Islands by Shawn Brackbill

To celebrate 20 years as a band, Future Islands have today announced the special release of 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth', due out 22nd May 2026 via 4AD. The album arrives pulling together alternate takes, deep cuts and long-loved favourites with half the material previously absent from streaming services. Featuring tracks spanning across their 20 years, the songs were first gathered into a playlist by bassist William Cashion, who also chose the title - “I’ve always loved the imagery of that lyric,” he explains, “the hole in the floor is the everyday, but the fountain is the magic that happens when the life you dreamed about actually becomes the one you’re living. It’s the dream and the reality existing in the same room.” You can stream the first two tracks 'Sail' and 'Find Love' below. 

 



To coincide with the release of From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth, Future Islands will play a special run of dates in North Carolina and Baltimore to celebrate. More details to follow soon, sign up for updates HERE.  

Photo credit: Hannah Murrell

Ahead of the weekend, South London duo Sandhouse returned with their brilliant new single 'Snapdragon'. Teaming up with renowned producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode), the pair lean into a sharper, more direct sound. Built up with its grounded guitars and a propulsive electronic beat, the track is anchored by Anna’s distinctive vocal, her cool, controlled delivery threading through a series of sharp melodic hooks. Speaking about the track, the band say: "'Snapdragon' flowers symbolise deception, due to the skull-like shape that appears when their petals fall away. This is a song about the excitement of recognising a lie and choosing to believe it, rather than turn away." Take a listen below. 

Live Dates
14 May - Paris, Supersonic's Block Party 

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

Photo credit / James Winstanley

Following on from last month's Lick The Big Star single, Blood Wizard have returned with their expansive new effort, I Know You Well. Taken from their upcoming EP 'Lucky Life' which is out April 16th on Sad Club Records, the track's plinky synth notes and wide-screened melodies serve up another exciting listen ahead of their extended player. On their new single, Cai from Blood Wizard says - "I Know You Well is about the people that I know and love the most, and the side effects of having that almost psychic connection with them.    It feels different to earlier Blood Wizard songs. We wanted to make something that sounded thicker and fuller, and bring in some of that hazy, shoegaze kind of atmosphere. I grew up on alternative guitar records, and this was me really leaning into that instinct, letting the guitars carry more weight and space than usual" Jump in to it for yourselves below. 

Tour Dates 
March 29th - Young Barbican Takeover Festival, London
April 4th - House Guest Festival, Glasgow
April 22nd - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
April 23rd - Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
April 24th - Rough Trade, Bristol
April 25th - Moth Club, London
May 15th, 16th - Supersonic Block Party Festival, Paris
May 23rd - Wanderlust Festival, Southampton

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