70s-inspired Brighton rock band Creeping Jean made a Mammoth start to their Supercharger tour last week at the Craufurd Arms, celebrating the release of their latest single of the same name.

Manchester’s genre-blending indie band Westside Cowboy take a trip to the Brighton seaside for an incredible sold-out show. 

Louis Tomlinson’s 3rd solo studio album was released on January 23rd 2026, and personally, he’s been on a winning streak ever since 2020. 

On Monday night, Only The Poets played one of the most talked-about shows of their career at O2 Academy Brixton, with tickets priced at just £1. The idea was simple – to make live music accessible to everyone, and inside a packed venue, it was clear the concept worked.

Earlier this week signalled the start of Independent Venue Week. The event pushes people to get out and tap back into their local music scene; stepping into smaller rooms, checking out bands they might not already know, and remembering why live music works best when it’s stripped back and up close. It’s less about hype and more about community, and that’s what makes it matter. And I got the chance to discover some amazing talent here at the Birmingham sunflower lounge. 

Wednesday 21st January 2026: it is pouring with rain and the temperature feels like one degree, but optimism and excitement radiate down the streets of Soho, London.