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Formal Sppeedwear
September 11, 2026 at The Underground
A night full of fantastic art rock that felt like it had set the clock back to the ‘70s
By Luke Morley · September 18, 2026
Festival Review
End of the Road 2026
Sept 3 – 6, 2026 at Larmer Tree Gardens
Anna von Hausswolff, caroline, Kiran Leonard, and Shallowater lead with stellar sets · The UK’s best festival for the inquisitive music fan celebrates its 20th anniversary.
By Josh Hadfield · September 11, 2026
Festival Review
Manchester Psych Fest 2026
September 5, 2026 at Projekts Skatepark, Manchester Apollo, The Ritz & Academy 1
A day that could easily have been defined by one runaway success story instead finds its highlights across the board — from rising stars to cult icons.
By Winslow Leach · September 10, 2026
Festival Review
Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026
September 5, 2026 at The Dissection Room, Main Hall & Usher Hall
Polka-dot-covered aliens help the festival grow to its biggest and best year yet.
By McShed · September 10, 2026
Festival Review
Brighton Psych Fest 2026
September 4, 2026 at Corn Exchange, Patterns & Komedia
A compact, varied multi-venue festival with a strong focus on community and musicianship — a great festival to end the summer with.
By Farhaan Patel · September 9, 2026
Festival Review
LIDO 2026
Aug 31 – 31, 2026 at Victoria Park
A mixed bag of eclectic beats with an underwhelming finish
By Grumpy Raver · September 5, 2026
Festival Review
All Points East 2026: Twenty One Pilots
Aug 30 – 30, 2026 at Victoria Park
Twenty One Pilots’ famously devoted fandom took over Victoria Park for a headline set that more than lived up to the hype.
By Becca Ingram · September 2, 2026
Gig Review
YHWH Nailgun
August 29, 2026 at Rally
The Brooklyn noise rockers send things west at a park in South London.
By Sheils · September 2, 2026
Festival Review
Shambala 2026
Aug 27 – 30, 2026 at Market Harborough
A riot of joy, sweat and unity
By Linderon · September 2, 2026
Festival Review
Rally 2026
Aug 29 – 29, 2026 at Southwark Park
RALLY embodies DIY spirit, with an impeccable lineup to boot
By Sanjay · September 2, 2026
Festival Review
All Points East 2026: Tyler, The Creator
August 28, 2026 at Victoria Park
The modern rap icon takes over All Points East for a two-day curated lineup.
By Caspar Motley · September 2, 2026
Festival Review
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026
Aug 27 – 30, 2026 at Don Valley Bowl
Indie stalwarts roll into the Steel City.
By Willow · September 1, 2026