Sabrina, Charli and Chappell: How 2024 Became The Year Of The Tortoise
By Matthew Ennis
The music stars of the moment prove that the saying 'it takes 10 years to become an overnight success' has never been more true.
Boys in the Better Land: Fontaines D.C. @ Leeds’ First Direct Arena
By Gregor Brindle
Gregor Brindle attends the ROMANCE tour in Leeds
Peter Hook and The Light live at the York Barbican
By Alexandra Pullen
Alexandra Pullen (she/her) reviews the bassist’s recent tour celebrating Joy Division and New Order’s Substance albums
Charli xcx’s Brat tour- an energy fuelled ‘bratfest’
By Bessie Prior
Bessie Prior reviews Charli xcx’s show at the O2 Arena
Echobelly make a triumphant return to York’s Crescent
By Ruby Thorpe
Ruby Thorpe, Music Editor, reviews Echobelly's UK tour and their support act, Blue Violet
New Year, New Artists: Six Artists For Your 2025 Playlists
By Emily Pearce
Emily Pearce introduces you to six new artists for your 2025 playlists
Julien Baker at EartH Hackney: A Review
By Liesel Bradbury
Liesel Bradbury reviews Julien Baker's emotionally gutting show in Hackney this year
Remi Wolf was Lightning McQueen at the O2 Leeds Academy
By Grace Clift
Music Editor Grace Clift reviews Remi Wolf’s iconic show at Leeds for her 'Big Ideas' tour
Muse’s Favourite Albums of 2024
By Heather Gosling , Alexandra Pullen , Grace Clift , Ruby Thorpe , Matthew Ennis and Isobel Waugh
The Muse Team choose their top picks for new releases this year
Album review: Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
By Will Hemmings
Will Hemmings reviews The Cure's first album in sixteen years
Celebrating Taylor Swift at the End of an Era
Alexandra Pullen (she/her) reminisces on her experience at The Eras Tour as it comes to an end
First wave of Reading and Leeds Festival 2025 lineup announced
By Isobel Waugh
Isobel Waugh details the newly announced headliners of Reading and Leeds 2025
"I'm complaining about being abused": the price of fame
Isobel Waugh investigates toxicity of fan/artist parasocial relationships
Review: Sports Team at The Wardrobe, Leeds
By Heather Gosling
Heather Gosling reviews Sports Team at The Wardrobe, Leeds
‘What A Relief’ Album Review
Liesel Bradbury reviews Katie Gavin (MUNA)'s debut solo project
Alessi Rose: A New Flower Has Bloomed
By Jolie Whittingham
Jolie Whittingham introduces you to Alessi Rose, the new generational indie pop princess
I’m So Charli xcx: How the BRAT Album has Shaped 2024
By Isobel Moore
Isobel Moore looks at the impact of BRAT on the past year.
Has Spotify left the ‘traditional’ music industry in the past?
By Joe Brearley
Joe Brearley (he/him) explains the surprising rise in radio listenership and vinyl sales despite the industry being wrapped up by online music streaming services
Is he with it? The Dare at Belgrave Music Hall
Ruby Thorpe, Music Editor, reviews The Dare's show in Leeds.
Give it up for Beabadoobee at the Leeds O2 Academy!
Beabadoobee mesmerised crowds on her Leeds stop for the ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ tour.
SABLE: A Review
By Poppy Sockett
Poppy Socket gives us her thoughts on Bon Iver's new EP.
Pitchfork Music Festival: the place to be?
Grace Clift covers the most underrated festival of the year
"Completely unchained": An interview with Flyght Club
By Aoife Carnevale
Following the release of his newest single, ‘Nobody else knows’, Shauvik Sharan details the inspirations behind his eclectic sound
Scout on To Kill a Mockingbird, ‘Feeling your Feelings’ and The Japanese House.
Music Editor, Ruby Thorpe, interviews their new favourite artists
Six jazz albums to keep you warm through the winter
By Maddi O\'Meara
Maddi O'Meara recommends six must-listen albums for the colder months, from the fifties to 2019
Beer, Bass and Bangers: Amyl and the Sniffers Electrify the Manchester Academy
Music Editor, Ruby Thorpe, reviews Amyl and the Sniffers’ sold-out Manchester show
‘Come join the juicy express!’: an interview with LYRA
Ruby Thorpe interviews LYRA ahead of her new single and EP
An introduction to classical music
By Ren Zhi Howse
Ren Zhi Howse offers a way into the world of classical music
An interview with Eve Christina: songwriting and social media
Isobel Waugh interviews rising singer-songwriter Eve Christina
In conversation with Sports Team: cruising their way back with new music, a new album and their upcoming tour
Heather Gosling interviews Sports Team about their latest single release, upcoming album and tour
Bastille: ‘Ampersand’ – The fusion of craft and history
Aoife Carnevale reviews the new Bastille album, 'Ampersand'
'Cartoon Darkness' by Amyl and The Sniffers: a rageful success
Grace Clift reviews Amyl and The Sniffers newest album: "an explosion of highly energetic, fiercely uncensored fun"
Quick – grab your tickets for the best curated event of the year
Grace Clift talks all-things-Pitchfork-Festival ahead of the 5-10 November event.
Rag’n’Bone Man: What Do You Believe In? A Soulful Exploration of Uncertainty
Isobel Waugh reviews Rag’n’Bone Man’s new album What Do You Believe In?
