After eight years away, South London collective Ammi Boyz are back with ‘Riverside Apt’, and they sound like they have plenty to say. Released via Surf Gang Records, the track sees founders Nigz TG and P From Lee reconnect with the energy that earned the group cult status in the UK underground.
Read MoreLondon based artist Sim Simi brings a sharp tongue, a warm heart and plenty of attitude to “Salt”, a powerful pop single that turns authenticity into its greatest strength. Drawing on RnB grooves and raw electric guitars, the track builds a rich, textured soundscape while her expressive vocals take centre stage.
Read MoreGaza Vs Gully Live at The O2 Arena is shaping up to be one of dancehall’s most exciting reunions, bringing together two of the genre’s biggest names, Vybz Kartel and Mavado, for a celebration that has been 18 years in the making.
Read MorePerpetuate The Struggle turns personal loss into something powerful and surprisingly playful on debut album The Good Fight. Written entirely by the artist, every lyric comes from his own experiences, while he also maintains creative control over the composition and production.
Read MoreGOLD BARS arrives with Vision Quest, a debut album that turns heartbreak, self discovery and personal growth into an energetic trap journey. With dozens of releases already behind her, the artist, songwriter and label boss steps into a bigger spotlight with a project that feels deeply personal while still bringing plenty of attitude.
Read MoreEast London artist SHAY Khushrenada returns with VANTA VANTA, a lively blast of UK hip hop, breakbeat and classic rave energy that feels built for packed dance floors and sweaty underground parties.
Read MoreSoulection brought serious energy to Greenwich Peninsula as part of the opening weekend of Magazine Open Air, celebrating 15 years of the influential global music platform with a London experience that felt every bit as special as the occasion deserved.
Read MoreKryptik and Wends bring serious energy to “Take Mine”, an uplifting Drum N Bass cut that wastes no time getting the party started. The Paisley patter merchant and 2x SAMA nominee steps out from behind the production desk and onto the mic, encouraged by world class vocalist Wends, and the result is seriously lively.
Read MoreGodwin and God Knows bring Irish hip hop and Tekken nostalgia together on “Heihachi Riddim”, a grimey, gully banger packed with unpredictable flows, sharp references and plenty of personality. Inspired by the legendary fighting game, God Knows compares himself to Tekken characters including Heihachi, Kazuya, Anna and Yoshimitsu, confidently casting himself as the Heihachi of Irish music, the one who simply refuses to be knocked out.
Read MoreLos Angeles Hip hop artist Lincoln Roy is bringing a fresh international flavour to the genre with Tape 4rm Tha Concrete Jungle.
Read MoreNottingham rapper Garton cuts through the noise with FOG, a dark and moody 140 BPM track produced alongside fellow Nottingham talent Zoutr. Built on heavy production and raw introspection, the track captures the feeling of trying to clear the mental fog, block out the noise and lock back into the music.
Read MoreJazz Cafe Festival 2026 once again proved why it is quickly becoming one of London’s standout day festivals. Taking over Burgess Park for its third edition, the festival brought together soul, jazz, hip hop, R&B and electronic music across four stages, successfully taking the intimate spirit of the legendary Jazz Cafe and giving it a much bigger playground.
Read MoreElectric Paradise arrived at Milton Keynes National Bowl with 50,000 music fans ready to dance, sing, groove and generally make the most of a festival built around disco, house, funk and soul. For its debut, the festival came out swinging, transforming the National Bowl into a colourful open air playground where old school ravers, soul lovers and younger festival goers could all find something to get excited about.
Read MoreDiaspora Calling! arrived at Milton Keynes National Bowl with a serious mission: bring the global African diaspora together through music, culture and community. With more than 35,000 people in attendance, Ms. Lauryn Hill’s first UK edition certainly understood the assignment.
Read MoreReggae Land 2026 felt like the festival finally stepping into its big league era. Returning to Milton Keynes National Bowl for its biggest edition yet, the three day celebration brought more than 120 artists across seven stages, and somehow still managed to feel like a proper Caribbean gathering rather than just another huge UK festival.
Read MoreSBTV is throwing a party worthy of its incredible legacy, and it is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations UK music has ever seen. Taking place on 11 November 2026 at The O2, London, SBTV 20 marks 20 years since Jamal Edwards MBE turned a Christmas camcorder into the launchpad for a generation of talent.
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