TNAM X Latitude 2026
← Back TNAM X Latitude 2026 By Olivia Baillie Here’s a playlist of new tracks and classics at Latutude Fettival 2026. {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.singularReviewCountLabel }} {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.pluralReviewCountLabel }} {{ options.labels.newReviewButton }} {{ userData.canReview.message }} You Might Also Like Recent Posts
Review: Latitude Festival 2026
REVIEW – LATITUDE FESTIVAL 2026 The beautiful nostalgic feeling of dancing around your living room with siblings. [2027 Ticket Link] Words by Olivia Baillie Photos by Kitty Handley 14 August 2026 Who knew there were two trains heading to Ipswich at the exact same time from London Liverpool Street? Don Letts. That’s who. We’d seen him on the right train knowing he was due to play a set that evening, and we thought about quickly correcting his course. Until the universe laughed in our faces and 4 bags, we missed the connection and were stranded. A panicked taxi call- out and we made it to the scorching Henham Park for the 20th edition of Latitude Festival, taking in the of gorgeous landscape of the East of England peak heatwave. Between clocking the pink sheep and punting lake, The Itch were first on our list at The Alcove Stage. With their ESG style samples and euphoric synth sounds, Simon Tyrie and Georgia Hardy pushed the audience to entrancing electro punk heights and didn’t let us fall back down until they left the stage. The Alcove became a dancefloor as band members Ben Hambro, Charlie Meyrick and Louis Haynes barely caught a breath between ‘Aux Romanticiser’ and ‘The Influencer’. Try answering ‘how come you say you’re not coming out tonight, don’t you know you only live once?’ with conviction after that set. Friday was David Byrne day (x2). We headed to the Obelisk Arena, where we’d watched Alice Phoebe Lou mesmerise the crowd earlier. Naturally, we had high expectations for David Byrne. As soon as he came out to ‘Heaven’ as the sun set though, the main stage of Latitude transformed into a surrealist Broadway show, and it was easy to forget we were standing in powdery festival soil. We stood dancing with new friends to ‘Strange Overtones’ and ‘Like Humans Do’ thinking how amazing it was that David Byrne had managed to create what felt like a completely new approach to live music, with decades old songs. And what better way to celebrate David Byrne headlining than to go to a tribute night straight after? We sprinted to The Comedy Arena for Byrnes Night, a David Byrne x Robert Burns tribute act, with rotating house bands founded in East London. Standouts were Adam Buxton covering ‘Cities’, Spider Stacy of the Pogues’ ‘Life During Wartime’and Jonique’s (Formally of alt-rock duo Fraulein) ‘This Must Be The Place’. As joyful and life affirming as the actual talking heads, Byrnes night weaved songs, poems, kilts and tartan and bagpipes to create 2 hours of pure elation and Scottish ecstasy. Pem, stage name of folk singer song writer Emily Perry, took to The Alcove on Saturday. The lights flickered on the tent as Pem’s voice flickered delicately in ‘m4 windy’ and ‘ellipsis, silencing the festival crowds with their intimacy. By the time she closed out her set with “Awe’, her husky lullaby sound and the raw emotion of her performance had granted us access into her mind for a moment of reflection amongst the latitude chaos. Pem, post set, told us that two women informed her she’d moved their partners to tears. No surprise given the beautiful orchestral sound of Jeanie Leach, Annie Walton, Beth O’Lenahan and Anton Sconosciuto that heralded Pem’s songs across the stage and up to heaven. Getdown Services at The Sunrise Arena were next. The most entertaining fever dream, a hedonistic revolt, an overcrowded tent chanting back “Jamie says the dinner takes 15 minutes I said get back Jamie, I’ve only got 5” to duo Josh Law and Ben Sadler. If something is going to bring the audience together it would be the communal hatred of Jamie Oliver ruining school dinners, but Getdown Services already have that covered. Despite the hilarity of their lyrics and set (“My body is a temple filled with Lucozade and shit”) the crowd were clearly there for their genuine talent and songwriting abilities. Josh played one of the most beautiful stripped back acoustic versions of ‘I Wish It Didn’t Bother Me’, halted the madness of the crowd and left us bleary eyed for the second time. Sunday was difficult for clashes, but we managed to tick off LEMONSUCKR, whose set at The Alcove reminded us that the Sundays of festivals aren’t winding down day. Having recently joined the bill for Opus Kink’s album launch in Brighton, the band were keen to shout out their pals as their on-repeat tracks, alongside ear and, Fcukers. We could hear this in their set and thoroughly enjoyed the overly playful synths and heavy crunch guitars that sent frontman Guy Ferris stage diving. We parked firmly between the Second Stage and The Sunrise Arena to catch Saint Etienne, English Teacher, and Deadletter. Both English Teacher and Saint Etienne defied genres on The Second Stage, in the same way the dark tent challenged the heatwave. Slightly detoured outside the tent by a few blokes from who spotted my ‘Save The George Tavern’ T Shirt. (They’d seen Jack from Little Grandad with the same one and thought we were part of a cult). Little Grandad were their favourite new find of the festival, having been coming for 12 years and not having ever seen harmonies like it- ‘chef’s kiss’ they sang. We closed out the festival with two Deadletter performances that had consistent passion but completely different energies. It served as a blissful reminder that each festival moment is sweeping, unique and special. Sweaty, dusty and done, as Zac Lawrence of Deadletter proclaimed ‘More heat, more heat, more heat’ to close their second set, the Latitude gods had listened. You Might Also Like Recent Posts You Might Also Like Recent Posts
TNAM Picks: Haus Show Fest
← Back Festival Playlist,TNAM.UK Playlist Haus Show Fest A playlist featuring artists who played at this years edition of DIY South London festival Haus Show Fest. All Genres (Mix) {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.singularReviewCountLabel }} {{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.pluralReviewCountLabel }} {{ options.labels.newReviewButton }} {{ userData.canReview.message }} You Might Also Like Recent Posts
The Best of July 2026
The Best of July 2026 TNAM Staff Top Tracks of the Month By Caitlin Taylor 9 August 2026 Festival season is well underway and, as always, it brings new music discoveries. Here’s everything we listened to in July. Listen to the full playlist to see all our favourite new releases, or carry on reading to hear about the best of the best you need to hear ASAP. The Healing Power of Horses – ‘TOURNIQUET’ We first caught a glimpse of The Healing Power of Horses at The Great Escape this year. An anonymous band who at the time had no released tracks, they’ve since gone on to put out some of the best singles of 2026 so far. A creative and catchy addition to their intriguing discography. For fans of: RIP Magic, SALEM Opus Kink – ‘Will It Come For You?’ Theatrical guitar band Opus Kink have been a popular London mainstay since 2022’s ‘Til The Stream Runs Dry. Their new album The Sweet Goodbye demonstrates their songwriting ability as well as their willingness to be playful in their music making. For fans of: Fontaines D.C., Fat Dog Tommy Barlow – ‘Won’t You Ever Need Me’ The second of Barlow’s 2026 releases, his gravelly voice remains ever hypnotic in this lyrical outpouring of emotion. ‘WYENM’ offers more in terms of experimentation than previous release ‘Earthkiller‘, with Barlow himself explaining “I wanted something more direct and alive. It starts small and becomes everything, the idea of being able to dance and cry at the same time.” For fans of: TURNSPIT, Shock Corridor James Massiah ft. MAY – ‘Grave’ James Massiah may well be one of the busiest men in London. He’s spent the past year planning parties with Adult Entertainment, DJing at FOLD, writing poetry, and now he’s dropped a single with blossoming new artist MAY. Grave is a gorgeous collaboration, something you’ll want on repeat. For fans of: Jawnino, Lancer TYSON ft. Coby Sey, Nosaj Thing – ‘AWAY’ ‘AWAY’ is a smooth R&B track that isn’t afraid to play around in post-production. It brings together the warm voices of both TYSON and Coby Sey, with Nosaj Thing as their producer. A proper sleepy end of summer tune to play as you’re walking home in the thirty degree heat. For fans of: Dean Blunt, Orion Sun You Might Also Like Recent Posts
Ones to Watch: RALLY 2026
Ones to Watch: RALLY 2026 It’s almost time for the best festival south of the river (or maybe of the whole city), RALLY is back, boasting a lineup part curated by Blood Orange, and better than ever. By Caitlin Taylor 16 July 2026 thredd Notable musicians in their own right, thredd is a collaboration between Imogen and the Knife, Max Winter and Will Lister. They describe their sound as ‘Cold Pop’, a combination of pop influences, disillusioned vocals and drum machines. Definitely a group that will be on the come up very soon. TNAM Recommends – ‘It’s Lovely, Come On In’ Maiya Blaney New Yorker Maiya claims she’s a music addict, and its something that come across when listening to her output. A true creative, each track on her album ‘A Room With A Door That Closes’ sounds drastically different in a way that showcases her talent beautifully. It’s sure to be a very interesting set. TNAM Recommends – ‘Fumbled’ Kiss Facility Romantic and creative partners, Mayah Alkhateri and Salvador Navarrete (also known as artist/DJ/producer Sega Bodega) formed the Arabic-influenced shoegaze band Kiss Facility in 2023. Alkhateri’s gorgeous voice echoing through Southwark park will be one to remember. TNAM Recommends – ‘Flesh Mix’ keiyaA A creative artist who makes sure to utilise all the tools under her belt, keiyaA’s soulful vocals paired with club-worthy beats will have you dancing in the summer sun (or rain, RALLY’s track record with weather isn’t the greatest). TNAM Recommends – ‘i h8 u’ Vayda We’ve always got time for some fun feminine rap, and Vayda’s flow is addictive. Described as “ASMR R&B” and ” FKA Twigs mixed with early 2010’s and modern-day Jersey club”, hers is potentially the set you have the most fun at all day. TNAM Recommends – ‘Khia’ – Buy tickets here – You Might Also Like Recent Posts
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Peoples Playlist – community selection of the best music coming out of Bristol right now. In partnership with Outer Town Festival.
The Best of June 2026
The Best of June 2026 TNAM Staff Top Tracks of the Month By Caitlin Taylor 5 July 2026 The hot weather hasn’t eased up, and neither have the amount of great releases. Listen to the full playlist to see all our favourite new releases, or carry on reading to hear about the best of the best you need to hear ASAP. THEATRE – ‘Gaudete’ https://youtu.be/YFJjN7Xjp0s?si=v4as1APj_GFmyMXa Despite being brand new to the scene, having only started releasing music this year, THEATRE’s sound is captivating. The Irish band’s new EP is filled with passion and promise for many more amazing things to come. For fans of: – mary in the junkyard, Eaves Wilder Makeshift Art Bar – ‘Discipline’ https://youtu.be/nAbU5gEtVDQ?si=_XIUJ67aQmZhhnxV Second Irish band of the list, Makeshift Art Bar are the The Emerald Isle’s answer to the ‘shouty man band’ trend (see the bands below). This track deserves to be featured for the video alone as it for some reason stars a Harry Styles impersonator. Great stuff. For fans of: For fans of: YHWH Nailgun, Lip Critic pyncher – ‘Oh Boy’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=075oD1wDYus After spending a few years refining their sound, pyncher started putting music on streaming last year and have since provided a steady stream of good tunes. This months ‘Oh Boy’ is the leading single of their new EP I Really Mean It This Time. We eagerly await more to come. For fans of: RIP Magic, Westside Cowboy Sandhouse – ‘Pollyanna’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8OnqWaRJjw This hazy neon track comes from Caspar Holloway and Anna Sutherland who met while at Exeter Uni. Self-describing as an ‘ethereal grunge’ band, this is a gorgeous track for sunny nights. For fans of: The Sewing Club, swim school SILVERWINGKILLER – ‘GUNMAN CORNER’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADYqevj_emo Manchester electronic duo SILVERWINGKILLER are back with another heavy track. It almost feels like a love letter to video games and their music, something we actually spoke to them about back in May during The Great Escape. For fans of: Bathing Suits, lttl mort You Might Also Like Recent Posts
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Dreaming of Daisy Chain Fields: Why Olivia Rodrigo’s New Festival is Needed
Dreaming of Daisy Chain Fields Why Olivia Rodrigo’s New Festival is Needed By Caitlin Taylor 23 June 2026 If you’ve been living under a rock (or are off social media, in which case I congratulate you), you may not have heard that 23 year old superstar Olivia Rodrigo has started her own all-female music festival to take place in California at the end of August. Rodrigo announced the festival over on her Instagram, stating that: “the lineup is truly insane and full of my heroes and friends. I firmly believe that joy, community, and music can be the drivers of meaningful change and I’m hopeful this festival will be just that.” An all female festival isn’t a new concept, Sarah McLauchlan’s Lilith Fair was a touring festival in the nineties and noughties which featured notable names including Fiona Apple, Tracy Chapman and Sheryl Crow, but it is something that feels relevant in 2026 due to reignited conversations around misogyny and gender. In 2024, the Women Musicians Insight Report found that 51% of women in music had been discriminated against because of their gender, with ⅓ having been sexually harassed. Creating events where women can both feel represented but also safe is vital to creating an equal industry. It’s worth noting that Daisy Chain Fields will also be donating 100% of net proceeds to women’s advocacy charities, causing a direct positive impact. There’s a similar demand in the UK for these women heavy lineups. Lorde’s edition of All Points East this year features mainly women, with 24 out of 26 either being or including women, and is the only one of the six APE days currently sold out. This is despite the fact that in 2022, it was concluded that only 13% of UK festival headliners were female. When talking to The Guardian, founder of The F List Vic Bain explained why this disparity can occur: “Women are far less likely to be picked up by an A&R, far less likely to be invested in, far less likely to get a manager or an agent, and all of these things mean you’re less likely to be chosen to play on festival stages.” We’d love to see more of this sentiment cross the pond and find its way into the UK festival scene. Our 2025 stage at The Great Escape featured exclusively female and non-binary artists and managed to reach capacity so we’ve seen the demand first hand. The festival industry is struggling, so rather than resorting to tacky gimmicks like recruiting cancelled stars to headline major stages (see Wireless for the last two years), why not try something that actually benefits the world? You Might Also Like Recent Posts
The Best UK Festivals This Summer
The Best UK Festivals This Summer By Caitlin Taylor 22 June 2026 The suns officially back out so it’s time to grab your tickets to the best music the UK has to offer this Summer season. East London Block Party, London Saturday, 25th July It’s the fourth edition of this Shoreditch festival where you’ll discover some of the best emerging artists in the UK right now. Taking place across 4 East London institutions, you’ll be guaranteed both a great night and bragging rights after being the first to see the music everyone will be obsessed with in the next few years. TNAM Picks – MM’99, KiosK, wing! View this post on Instagram A post shared by East London Block Party (@eastlondonblockparty) – Buy Tickets Here – Jazz Cafe Festival, London Sunday, 2nd August One of the five festivals taking over Burgess Park this year, our favourite is Jazz Cafe’s dreamy Sunday lineup. With a carefully curated mix of singers and DJs, it’ll be all you want to talk about at work the next day. TNAM Picks – Lauren Duffus, Momoko Gill, System Olympia View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Jazz Cafe (@thejazzcafe) – Buy Tickets Here – RALLY, London Saturday, 29th August We’ve been at RALLY the last two years, and each time we’ve loved it. This year even boasts Blood Orange as a co-curator and headliner. We’ll be counting down the days, reminiscing about the Agnes stage and pints of Guinness in the Skehans tent. TNAM Picks – thredd, Kiss Facility, YHWH Nailgun View this post on Instagram A post shared by RALLY (@rally.rally.rally) – Buy Tickets Here – Green Man Festival, Wales 20th-23rd August Famous for its great programming and even better vibes, the 2026 edition of Green Man is filled some of the most exciting names in folk, alt, indie and electronic music. This years Saturday lineup is particularly impressive, pulling names like Four Tet, Sorry, Daniel Avery, Mannequin Pussy, and Big Long Sun. TNAM Picks – Another Country $$$$, Tony Bontana, Bathing Suits View this post on Instagram A post shared by Green Man Festival (@greenmanfest) – Buy Resale Tickets Here – All Points East, London 21st-30th August We’ve already done a deep dive into why you should go to All Points East this year but to reiterate, 2026’s lineup is packed full of diverse artists who are the best in the game. Featuring Tyler, The Creator, Jorja Smith, Deftones, Lorde, and many more, there’s something for everyone here. TNAM Picks – See our article here! View this post on Instagram A post shared by All Points East (@allpointseastuk) – Buy Tickets Here – Forwards Festival, Bristol 28th-30th August Bristol’s Forwards festival features some impressive established names supported by other more obscure ones you need on your radar. Taking place right at the end of the summer at The Downs, get down early on Friday to catch a Lorde headline set or just spend the weekend TNAM Picks – XANADU, Grandmas House, The Itch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forwards Bristol (@forwardsbristol) – Buy Tickets Here – You Might Also Like Recent Posts