Pre-release review: A fresh ear-filling grunge tune that will have you bang your head.

Tom A Smith is getting ready for a busy summer which includes quite a few Festivals, supporting James 3 times and the return to The Firestation in his hometown, Sunderland. Here is your complete guide, with all the ticket links:

Laurie Wright will headline the Acoustic Stage of On The Meadow Festival in July 2025.

 He leads a great line up, which includes his band mate Leo, who will play a solo acoustic set.

Gig review: Alex Spencer's gig at The Grace which turned out to be a headliner.

In the heart of London, near live music venues, I caught up with 3 out of 5 members of an exciting rock band, Sweet Unrest. Lead singer Jack and guitarists Tom and Marlo. I've seen them live a few times and I like a lot of their songs. I was interested to know what plans and ambitions they have for the future.

A dramatic story, narrated in an intense, sharp and punchy arrangement with a sudden climax.

Dollface tells the story of a fictional character, a girl called Jane, who finds temporary fame online and struggles to cope and control herself. Too quick, too sudden, too hard to handle at such a young age, resulting in tragedy.

A new song by Grace Calver is always a breath of fresh air. You can always rely on her to come up with cool original lyrics. “She doesn’t want you, just get over yourself”, “I’m cool cos I listen to Weezer”, adding to the collection of brilliant lines.