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.

In a small Berlin venue, a new four-piece boyband showed they’re already past the “ones to watch” stage. From the first song, the show was energetic and loose, driven by strong vocals and a level of onstage chemistry that felt natural rather than rehearsed. Midnight Til Morning moved constantly – dancing, joking, and hyping each other up – while keeping the crowd closely involved throughout the night.