The Garden – NEW UK FOLK
The Garden – NEW UK FOLK Alt Rock,Alternative,Folk,Folk Rock,Indie,Indie Rock We’re happy you’re here. The Garden brings the best in new UK folk. Including Ugly, The New Eves, Truthpaste and more. Plucky strings, wandering vocal passages, take a walk and return to a summer daze. We hope to See You Around. People’s playlists by: Callum Lidington Instagram Instagram You Might Also Like Recent Posts
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The UK artists playing Pitchfork 2025
The Best UK Artists at Pitchfork 2025 TNAM Picks across the Pitchfork takeover [Tickets Here] By Isla Mcrobbie 24 October 2025 Pitchfork Music Festival London returns for its fifth edition from 4–8 November 2025. This year includes a Young Label Showcase with Two Shell and Mechatok at HERE at Outernet, plus the new Pitchfork London Selects — a four-day takeover at 93 Feet East spotlighting artists you’ll find across Pitchfork’s weekly new music playlist. A mainstay in London’s cultural calendar, Pitchfork London continues to light up the city with diverse and original programming. The week builds from specially curated weekday events to a full Saturday takeover at the Roundhouse and the renowned Dalston Takeover, spread across five of East London’s most-loved venues. Check out our playlist of all UK residents booked for this year’s events as well as our hot 7 ones to watch below. holybones holybones snuck up on us, sudden, incognito, and supreme. Single-tone narration, babied in the arms birthed by The Streets then revolutionised in the AI-voiced side project of electro artist Vegyn’s Headache (2023), has been crossed out and rewritten once again: less existentialism, more human touch, glossed in palpable synth-funk, but keep the ecstasy to the gram. Cinematic and textural in soundscape, holybones shine through instrumentals so blended they’re deceptively simple. It’s our Human Traffic — the one where Danny Dyer has a beer belly and we fear climate collapse: “Ah, forget it.” Anonymous for now, the London-based group may one day unwrap the mask as the culture cults follow. For now, we remain ravelled in the mystery. For fans of: Headache, Real LiesFriday 7 November – Roundhouse (Studio Theatre) – with Nick León & Loukeman – tickets to this event has now sold out, sign up to join waiting list Lauren Duffus Meteor and NTS Artist Development Programme graduate Lauren Duffus is still smoking from impact since her self-produced EP Can’s Gone Warm (June 2025). The six-track project floats borderless — dark synth and trip-dancehall stitched together with Duffus’ alien, or maybe angel, breath. So silky it’s razor sharp. Adored off the back of this release, the North London talent caught the eye of Miu Miu, performing at Milan Design Week 2025, while also landing coverage from Pitchfork, Crack, and Metal Magazine. For fans of: Malibu, System OlympiaSaturday 8 November – Roundhouse (Studio Theatre) – with Beatrice Dillon & Elaine Howley Deathcrash Deathcrash bleeds through the feeling of “You Went Away”, room-corner, isolated slowcore. Having toured with Codeine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and fellow South-Londoners Black Country, New Road, the four-piece stand firmly in the alt/post-rock continuum.Playing with a dazzle of melancholy numbness, surprising cloud-cracks of hope-core shine through amid the bleak drones — 2022’s What To Do, for example. “I was terrified to tour again but it’s going great. The band I have are fantastic, and the drummer is my best friend for like 20 years or more. Um, all the shows have been selling out and… it’s fantastic.” Encapsulated in live performance, the band’s most recent manifestation came in the form of their 2023 extended album Less+, which garnered a respectable 7.1 from Pitchfork. With a slot on the 2025 lineup, the horizons of deathcrash, at least from the commentator’s view, are blue. For fans of: DusterWednesday 5 November – KOKO – with Divide and Dissolve Jadasea Lofi, sub-dust crackles spin through 2024’s folder 3, the third instalment from Peckham dashboard rapper Jadasea. He’s earned recognition for his paper-mâché sampling style — snippets and textures reminiscent of East Coast mid-’90s production. Humble within an extensive peer collective, Jadasea has credited Earl Sweatshirt (the pair currently on tour), Wiki, and MIKE as inspirations and collaborators, alongside a colourful history as a founding member of the Sub Luna City collective with Jesse James Solomon and Edgar the Beatmaker — better known as King Krule. This is “roll down the windows to let the smoke out” music. Jadasea isn’t in a rush; he’s said he enjoys creating more in the crib than the studio — a truth that seeps into his lyrical ease and intimacy. For fans of: Earl Sweatshirt, Wiki, MIKEThursday 6 November – Colour Factory – 10K Global x Pitchfork London with duendita, Niontay, Anysia Kym & more Sydney Minsky Sargeant You may recognise Sydney Minsky Sargeant (‘Syd’) as the frontman of electronic post-punk success Working Men’s Club, however winds seemingly shifted as the Yorkshire singer-songwriter, composer and producer traded city streets for green grass in his long-anticipated woollen album Lunga (Sep 2025). It’s a soft hamper approach of sincerity left on the doorstep — unimposing yet powerfully thoughtful — a tale of adolescence to adulthood with tracks that had ink to paper when he was just 14 years old. At just 23, this feels like a homecoming for the artist — breathing space with birdsong, but still the abuse of intrusive insecurity that comes with the realisation of parallel versions of oneself and past lives lost in early adulthood. The body of work takes natural progression before calling the curtains on New Day, a final entry of faith placed in a greater plan — and I can certainly agree on a bright future ahead. For fans of: Bill Callahan, Mazzy StarFriday 7 November – 93 Feet East – Pitchfork London Selects Just For Fun Just For Fun is a twinkling, experimental electronica fuck-you club-escapade from Charlotte Boyle (Elphi) and Neave Applebaum. Having debuted their first live show in March 2025, the duo has already triumphed, appearing on posters for The Great Escape Festival, All Points East (alongside George Clanton), and, of course, Pitchfork Festival, with self-hosted 2000s-alt-Brit-culture basement parties wedged in between. Zest-hot, la seda production JFF lets bubbles burst from the champagne bottle as Boyle takes any flat surface for a dancefloor. Euphoria meets crying in the bathroom; chaos becomes the story across their current singles “Boys” and “Catch Me If You Can.” For fans of: The Dare, Charli XCXSaturday 8 November – Multiple Venues, Dalston – Pitchfork London
Big Long Sun 01.08.25 – I don’t normally start a gig with a drum in hand.
big long sun 01.08.25 – I don’t normally start a gig with a drum in hand. For one I can’t play an instrument, for two I’m medically exempt from hard work between 4pm and 11am. By Tom Freeman Contribution by Isla Mcrobbie 15 October 2025 This was no normal pub gig. We’d traipsed across London to see big long sun, but fresh out the Uber instrument cases coated across the street, cigarettes and glum faces meant something was off. Electrical complications during the main support left no option but for the bedroom-neo-psychedelia solo project of Jamie Broughton and his octensemble (or eight piece collective) to cancel their first London headline show. Displaced on a Friday evening in the middle of Camden Town, the devastation to the band was evident…but their determination to play was in no doubt commendable. Against time and the cabaret of penned events across the strip our hope was bleeding out. We kicked around whilst their promoter and our editor legged it across pubs, holding the phone on loudspeaker with hope of an update. While the band remained anchored by the equipment which could not be abandoned. How could we ever doubt that in the spirit of Camden Town, the show must go on. Cue the mad dash. 20 volunteers collected stands and pedals. My arms embraced in a kick drum while we belted 400 yards down the road to Lock Tavern. John (promoter) and I (bystander) made a mad dash back to the old pub to rally, cajole and convince gig-goers to trek down to the new stage. We even picked up a few extras who liked the craic of it. Three flights of stairs later, we pushed tables disrupting all peace set out by unsuspecting pint sippers, their space now pulsating with excited chatter of an evenings catharsis. Sound check? Doesn’t matter, Big Long Sun grabbed the mic, grabbed the tambourine and went for it. No stage, no problem. We had come to expect a lot from the Brighton band, each show on this tour seemingly a heel scraping stop before bolting off elsewhere in the UK to share their joy. Red hot from their second album whatever (whatever) on Miohmi records the band have seen modest, humble and underrated growth for the time being, reaching highlights such as support from Nathan Shepherd in session with BBC 6 Music. Core bedroom-rock performances included “a casual dance between friends” and “when the moods right”. The album’s feeling of free-spirited self-expression translated perfectly with the DIY nature of the situation. We had all found ourselves tightly knitted in. However a dearly noticeable gap was apparent with the absence of band member Ocean Groucher who classically handles the staple megaphone incursion their performances are becoming known for. Hand in hand this circle of talent is perplexing in its psych nostalgic trip carried by an intricate and youthful bunch. The team at TNAM.UK are proud to solidify ourselves within the “We were here first” department of big long sun’s fanbase. Great gig, great band and one really handsome fucker carrying a drum. You can catch big long sun back in London Wed, 29 Oct, 7:30 pm headlining the wonderful Sebright Arms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FIND JOY. (@findjoy__) You Might Also Like Recent Posts
RALLY 2025 Festival Review – An Incredible Display of Fresh Music
RALLY 2025 Festival Review – An Incredible Display of Fresh Music A triumphant rain-free return for the Southwark Park festival. [2026 Ticket Sign up] By Caitlin Taylor 14 September 2025 {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.singularReviewCountLabel }} {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.pluralReviewCountLabel }} {{ options.labels.newReviewButton }} {{ userData.canReview.message }} I’ve been to a lot of festivals this year and RALLY is the one I’ve been looking forward to most. As was the case last year, the lineup was incredible showcasing both emerging talent and established stars of the alternative scenes. It’s admirable how dedicated they are to supporting local artists, bands, and venues with a stage dedicated to Skehans pub (providing pints of Guinness!), copies of the Toerag newspaper scattered around the site and situational art pieces provided by local artists. The Agnes stage remained the best of the festival, both in terms of aesthetics and lineup. With a slight rejig, in my opinion an improvement from last year, the artists were much more accessible and easy to view. The first artist we caught there was Astrid Sonne who took to the stage accompanied by Emma Bradlet on the cello. She let the crowd know it was her birthday, and the crowd gifted her with a soft rendition of the birthday song which was sweet to experience. She’s a gentle performer who embraces fragility in her work. This delicateness allows you to focus on her beautiful violin playing and diary-like lyrics. Moving to the main stage, it was an emotional display for Porridge Radio’s final show of their tour, and one of their last performances ever before their looming breakup. Dana Mangolin gave it her all, belting out lyrics and swinging round her guitar, joined by Georgie on backup vocals who was back for their final date after 9 months away. They began by showcasing some of their more recent songs, but the crowd really kicked in as they brought back some tunes from Every Bad. Moin were absolutely mind-blowing. They took to the stage pretty casually, and then proceeded to blow out everyone’s eardrums with their incredibly tight instrumentation. They followed by bringing out Sophia Al-Maria to give a beautiful spoken word performance. From our angle we could see a stressed worker giving them 5 more minutes, which they took pretty liberally, but how could you shut down such an intense performance with an equally captivated audience? Definitely a highlight of the day. Some of the artists we stopped briefly by but still deserve recognition include Asha Puthli who opened the festival for us, Taahliah giving an ethereal performance on the Agnes stage, and The Speakers Quartet who provided a beautiful celebration of the work of Arthur Russell. Exploding onto the Agnes stage at 8pm was the rising star duo Bassvictim. Producer Ike Clateman remained comfortably at his decks while front woman Maria Manor took hold of the stage, strutting around and twirling while the front row desperately reached out their hands. It was undeniably incredibly fun. My personal favourite song Alice elicited screams from the crowd and a sea of raised hands. It’s always exciting to see a band this reasonably new with such a dedicated crowd. Closing out was the icon that is Floating Points who was accompanied by some captivating visuals. We managed to get a spot in the front row and felt ourselves consumed by the music. It was a beautiful send off to probably the best RALLY so far, at the very least the one with the best weather. You Might Also Like Recent Posts You Might Also Like Recent Posts
Best New Music from June & July 2025
Best New Music from June & July 2025 The tracks you need to know from the last couple of months By Caitlin Taylor 01 – SORRY with ‘Jive’ Instagram As always Sorry’s new track is a playful, grungy track about not being in love. Perfect if you’re not feeling all that summer romance everyone always goes on about. As always, I hope for more soon. 02 – BIG LONG SUN with ‘A Casual Dance Between Friends’ Instagram The 8 piece band recently broke out of the confines of Brighton, dropping an entire album ‘whatever (whatever)’ but back in June they gave us a taste with this very fun and funky ‘Casual Dance’. Let go, love grows. 03 – DEARY with ‘No Ordinary Love’ Instagram A song you’d want to play as you stroll down the street if you were in a European coming of age film. Forlorn and melancholic with some really nice drumwork. 04 – DELILAH HOLIDAY & THEY HATE CHANGE with ‘Eyes on You’ Instagram My favourite of this double song release, a fun electronic track with some smooth vocals and a catchy hook. 05 – JUST MUSTARD with ‘Pollyanna’ Instagram There’s some great goth rock elements in this new release from Just Mustard, one of the best bands emerging from Ireland at the moment. Maybe the most exciting of the list? 06 – JACKLYN with ‘Right Back’ Instagram Jacklyn’s definitely a storyteller, with this single detailing that all too familiar need to return to your ex. It has a nostalgic sound, like if you combined all your favourite noughties pop with current RnB. 07 – FLORENCE ROAD with ‘Figure It Out’ Instagram Irish band Florence Road have taken the world by storm this summer after a string of festival appearances and supporting slots. Their EP ‘Goodnight’ blessed us with 5 brilliant tracks, our favourite being number 4 ‘Figure It Out’. 08 – BAR ITALIA with ‘Cowbella’ Instagram You likely know their names but this release seems to have slipped under the radar for some. It beautifully showcases their voices backed up by some lovely guitar work. A solid entry into the Bar Italia music hall of fame. 09 – THE NEW EVES with ‘Cow Song’ Instagram Our second song of the list with cow in the title, this offering from The New Eve’s upcoming album is something that can equally be enjoyed through your airpods while on the tube and blasting out into the open air while you’re herding sheep or churning butter or burning at the pyre after being accused of witchcraft. One for any occasion. 10 – CASUAL SMART with ‘Cranes’ Instagram If you like Fontaines D.C.s more gentle offerings, Liverpool based Casual Smart’s new track might be one for you. “I’d take you over X-Box”, they croon – a real Gen Z love song. It’s very genuine sounding, very earnest. 11 – TROUT with ‘Bone’ Instagram It’s hard to get me to shut up about Trout honestly. Coloupicker was one of my favorites of 2023 by far so new releases are very welcome. ‘Bone’ hits the nail on the head, it’s grungy and earnest. Big fan. 12 – KITTY with ‘Someone’s Child’ Kitty just has such a beautiful voice and it’s on full display with this gorgeous introspective track reflecting on life, wondering about being old. 13 – FAT DOG with ‘Pray to That’ Instagram “It’s fucking Fat Dog baby”. As someone who also recently turned 25, this is a track that resonated highly with me. Some gnarly sounds and gritty vocals. 14 – HONEYGLAZE & E L U C I D with “Don’t (E L U C I D Rework)” Instagram Instagram Is this cheating? I don’t care. This rework is brilliant, unsettling, creeping under your skin. It’s equally powerful as the original, I’ve got it on repeat. 15 – DIVORCE with ‘O Calamity’ Instagram “Don’t compare me to Charles Manson” is a killer opening line, and it only gets better from there. Really, really beautiful and definitely one to add to your everyday playlist. 16 – RUBY FRANCIS with ‘Dose (Intro)’ Instagram Ruby Francis just put out an entire new album ‘Pages of Philosophy’, but it’s the intro track that honestly hits hardest. It’s tight at just over a minute but still plays around with so many different yet cohesive sounds. Still though, give the whole album a listen – it’s good. 17 – TALL CHILD with ‘All or Nothing’ Instagram Sometimes we maybe love people a bit too much in a way that maybe could possibly be a bit unhealthy, as explored here by the tall child who lends their lovely voice to what could have been the anthem of my early twenties. 18 – CHILD OF PRAGUE with ‘Burning’ Instagram Short, simple, very good. Haunting in both its vocals and instrumentation, ‘Burning’ lights the way for the very exciting future of this Dublin based band. 19 – SILVER GORE with ‘Dogs in Heaven’ Instagram We caught Silver Gore a very long time ago back in April of last year and it’s mad to see their progression. It’s a brilliant debut single, very experimental with perhaps a Kate Bush influence? Either way, inspiring stuff. You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆
A Belated The Great Escape 2025 Write Up
Yeah, yeah, we know it was a couple of months ago but we did just want to note how special TGE 2025 was to us at TNAM. For the first time ever we got not one but two festival stages where we were allowed to display some of our favourite artists on the Loud LDN lineup (who we couldn’t have done it without!) as well as open the stage for anyone else out there who wanted to play but didn’t get selected through the official routes with our open mic.
RALLY Festival 2025 Ones to Watch
RALLY 2025 Ones to Watch Our top picks from one of the best London festivals this year [Ticket Link Here] 21 August 2025 By Caitlin Taylor Last year RALLY arguably had one of the best festival lineups and this year is no different. If you’re in the know or desperately want to be, this is the festival for you. Merging alternative and electronic sounds, from indie rock veterans Porridge Radio to party-focused newcomers Bassvictim. If you studied art at Camberwell, spend nights at the Nags Head, are a regular at Ormside or just grew up watching Skins – this one’s for you. BASSVICTIM Instagram A duo who met in Berlin and formed outside of Peckham Audio, Ike and Maria have been making music since 2023. Both their EPs have been named after their self-defined invented genre Basspunk, a mix of EDM, electroclash, hyperpop and indie sleaze sounds. Cool party music. ASTRID SONNE Instagram Danish singer Astrid Sonne’s lyrics are simple but touching, raw and stripped back, paired with creative and layered instrumentation influenced by her classical training. “Do you wanna” has been stuck in my head for months. MOIN Instagram A real mish-mash of genres, MOIN are a trio made up of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews from Raime with the added talents of Valentina Magaletti on percussion. Their most recent EP was just released in June and features an incredible spoken word opening track featuring Sophia Al-Maria’s voice. Really interesting and creative stuff. TAAHLIAH “I wanna be a star, simple as that” is how Glaswegian artist Taahliah opens her 2024 album Gramarye. She’s versatile and fun, an impressive DJ and producer who also manages to remain emotionally vulnerable within her poetic lyrics. PORRIDGE RADIO Instagram If there’s any reason to attend, you need to come in order to catch Porridge Radio at one of their last ever gigs. I am personally incredibly devastated about the whole ordeal and probably go on about it too much, but still, it’s very sad. Their 2020 album ‘Every Bad’ is one of my all time favorites and their 2024 release ‘Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’ is equally special. You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆
Cross The Tracks 2025 Review – A Standout Summer Festival
Photo Credit: @garryjonesphotography Cross The Tracks 2025 Review – A Standout Summer Festival Love was in the air, along with some great jazz, funk and soul By Caitlin Taylor The last time I was at Cross the Tracks, I remember running towards Khruangbin just as the summer rain started. It was a top ten magical experience and this year had a lot to live up to, at least in my eyes. Last year saw Erkyah Badu controversially pull out at the last minute, and the recent drama about whether all Brockwell park festivals would be allowed to continue meant that I entered this year cautiously. Lynda Dawn was one of the first artists we encountered. She actually played last time I was here back in 2022 and it was nice to see her get a main stage upgrade. Her stage presence was incredibly impressive and she attracted a large and unexpectedly engaged crowd for such an early slot. It’s always nice to watch people who genuinely seem to be having fun while performing, and her dancing along with her backup singers put a smile on my face. We began wandering around, and were promptly pulled in by Nala Sinephro’s siren song. She and her band were a wonder to watch, her talent was completely captivating and what was meant to be a quick stop-off ended up with us staying for her whole set which involved her seamlessly moving between a harp and synthesiser. Fun fact: she also recently composed the soundtrack for the new Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson film ‘The Smashing Machine’ – definitely someone to keep on your radar. © Khali Ackford After a short group discussion about who to see next, we decided it was time to dance. Last Nubian were playing at the Funk Junction, featuring vocals from Achanté, who kept the crowd moving the entire time. It was a smaller stage but absolutely swarmed by people and we quickly became enveloped in the crowd, no complaints though! They worked perfectly together the entire time, definitely a standout. Luke Dyson @lukedyson http://www.lukedyson.com It’s undeniably amazingly curated, wherever you end up you’ll be hearing something great which is something I haven’t truly experienced at any other festival. It should also receive praise for being open to all generations, with such a variety of artists that both parents and kids will all have heard of at least someone – JGrrey to Gilles Peterson, Cymande to Jordan Rakei. It’s a festival that feels right at home on a Sunday, with the only caveat being the unfortunate fact that the grass has been stomped grey by the Dr Martens mosh pits at Wide Awake the previous Friday. The evening closed out with some mind-blowing sets from Last Nubians and Ezra Collective, two of the best performances I and the people I was with had ever seen. As the sun set and I looked back across the past few festivals I’ve attended, I couldn’t help but feel this one felt the most ‘right’. Stood in the centre of a massive group of people, spanning a large range of ages, everyone was smiling, laughing, singing along. When times are hard, this is what it feels we should hold on to, magical moments like these. Photo Credit: @garryjonesphotography You might also like ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Recent Posts ⋆⭒˚.⋆
‘An enchanting event’ – Florence Rose at the George Tavern (18.05.25)
‘An enchanting event’ – Florence Rose at the George Tavern (18.05.25) Written 18.05.25 Last week Florence Rose debuted a new show, turning the George Tavern into a fairy garden to mark the start of spring By Caitlin Taylor Currently Listening to: A couple of days before the true Spring Equinox, Florence Rose and her troupe of artists took to the George Tavern’s historied stage. It was a night for those who grew up on Florence & the Machine and Stevie Nicks, equally as encapsulated by their flowing dresses and their haunting vocals. Mads Jensen, a newcomer to the London music scene, opened the show immediately setting the tone. With her long hair, lace skirts and bare feet, it was difficult not to picture her as a medieval bard. The instrumentation was impressive, the violin in particular, and it was a surprise to learn that this wasn’t her usual band. She spoke about her fascination with religious texts and the impact they’ve had on her music, providing depth to her already impressive lyricism. The mysterious duo eternally yours followed with their first ever live performance. One song expressed their desire to be somewhere else, the opposite of how everyone in the room appeared to be feeling. They enchanted the crowd with gorgeous harmonies, leaving them wanting more – which hopefully is soon to come. Qazi and Qazi could give anyone a lesson in how to captivate an audience; their echoing vocals were reminiscent of Snow White singing to the birds in the Disney classic. They both began and ended their set unaccompanied, a testament to the power of their voices. With a sweet little singalong in the middle and delicate hand choreography throughout, they were magical to watch. And finally Florence Rose took to the stage. Likely feeling the relief of a successful event, she gracefully launched into her set. Her performance tied a bow around what was already a dazzling night, managing to combine elements of all the previous artists as well as bringing her own unique touch. She could be likened to Adrienne Lenker, Joan Baez, or any other female singer who manages to find strength in their softness. It was beautiful. Florence also brought together an amazing collective of creatives who deserve credit: Jennifer Tett (@jennifer_l_h_tett) and Charlee (@unadored) managed to create an immersive fairy grove inside the classic London venue with flowers and vines strewn across the stage while various artists hung back pressed against the bar sketching the night’s events. It was an enchanting event, something you’d imagine would take lace inside a fairy circle. A testament to embracing the beauty of being gentle. We can only hope this becomes a tradition.