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Festival Review
Bristol Sounds 2026: Super Furry Animals
June 24, 2026 at Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre
As the sun sets on a record-breaking hot day, the Cardiff collective bring the heat to their first Bristol show in a decade.
By Seb · June 27, 2026
Festival Review
Bristol Sounds 2026: The Kooks
June 23, 2026 at Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre
While the set relies heavily on nostalgia, the band deliver it in a faithful manner
By Ali Al Hashimi · June 25, 2026
Gig Review
Empire of the Sun
June 23, 2026 at Cardiff Castle
The Australian electro-pop duo prove their craft extends as much to their visuals as to their music.
By Jordan Dennison · June 24, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Yussef Dayes
June 20, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall
London’s own jazz maestro delivered a stunning performance on the final weekend of Harry Styles’ Meltdown.
By Caspar Motley · June 24, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: James Murphy
June 20, 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Hall
LCD Soundsystem frontman brings the festival to an unexpectedly early close
By Johnny Tightlips · June 23, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Bar Italia
June 18, 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Supported by Rocheman and The Souvenirs
By Dreams Burn Down · June 23, 2026
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Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Devonté Hynes Ensemble
June 19, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall
Hynes encapsulated what Meltdown is all about.
By Caspar Motley · June 22, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Mulatu Astatke
June 17, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall
A first-time encounter with the 82-year-old legend of Ethio-jazz.
By Johnny Tightlips · June 20, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Orlando Weeks
June 19, 2026 at Southbank Centre
At its best, the show proved why Meltdown is such an important event.
By John Peters · June 20, 2026
Festival Review
Download 2026
Jun 12 – 14, 2026 at Donington Park
More than 100 acts featured over four stages in a hectic celebration of heavy music.
By Caspar Motley · June 18, 2026
Gig Review
Mac DeMarco
June 11, 2026 at Brixton Academy
For the older DeMarco fans, the musician is like a favourite shirt they cannot bear to part ways with.
By Sheils · June 18, 2026
Festival Review
Meltdown 2026: Nilüfer Yanya
June 14, 2026 at Southbank Centre
With support from Yaffra · Those who had sauntered down to Southbank were about to have their Sunday scaries both soothed and supplanted in equal measure. 
By Leather · June 17, 2026