
Arlo Parks, Mogwai, Ghetts, Wolf Alice and more nominated for 2021 Mercury Prize
The winner of the prestigious prize will be revealed in September

Footie-loving indie bands on how they're coping with England's brutal Euros defeat: "It hurts a lot"
Your favourite indie tykes reflect on a whirlwind tournament

The best debut albums, EPs, mixtapes of 2021 (so far)!
Despite another wonky year, these rising artists have made essential first statements

Watch Black Country, New Road cover ABBA's 'Mamma Mia'
The performance came during a socially distanced show in Birkenhead last night (June 20)

Listen to Black Country, New Road's alternate acoustic version of 'Track X'
The original song featured on the band's acclaimed debut album 'For The First Time'

IDLES and Black Country, New Road among latest additions to Wide Awake festival
The south London festival will also welcome the likes of Shame, Goat Girl and The Murder Capital

Brixton Windmill put prizes up for grabs as they near target to save venue
The south London venue is one of many spaces to have been hit hard by the pandemic

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival announces line-up for its virtual 2021 edition
The festival is going digital this year

Black Country, New Road live in London: a spiritual booster shot
The feverishly hyped band – who seem like a terrifying, seven-brained superorganism – wow with this roaring meta-gig

SXSW 2021: Iceage, Baby Queen and more among new names for virtual event
The event takes place online in March