Music Reviews
Field Day 2026 was easily one of the highlights of London's festival calendar this year. Taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend in Brockwell Park, the sold-out event welcomed thousands of music fans for a day of cutting-edge electronic music, sunshine, and an atmosphere that felt more like Ibiza than South London.
City Splash transformed Brockwell Park into one of the most vibrant celebrations of African and Caribbean culture in the UK, attracting more than 30,000 people for a day packed with music, food and community spirit. Blessed with beautiful sunshine from start to finish, the festival delivered the perfect setting for fans to enjoy a lineup that blended reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats with ease.
Tibo Step's Slowdive is the kind of track that rewards close listening. Rather than chasing obvious hooks or big moments, the Geneva born, London based composer and producer leans into atmosphere, creating a song that feels suspended between longing and reflection.
West London's B Anca is making waves with her uplifting blend of R&B and pop. With over 18 million Spotify streams on Waiting and collaborations alongside Tion Wayne and Skrapz, she continues to connect through honest storytelling. Fresh from releasing Push Push Baby, B Anca shares her journey, resilience and exciting plans ahead.
Manchester artist and producer RenzNiro continues proving why he is one of the UK underground’s most exciting rising names with his latest single ‘2Selfish’.
Fast rising rapper Twenny keeps applying pressure with new single ‘Trapanese’1
Bryce Andrew steps forward with his debut album Bryce, a reflective Hip Hop and Rap project from New York rapper Bryce Andrew. The release feels like a personal statement rather than just a collection of tracks, drawing deeply from his life journey, self discovery, and his drive to present an honest and evolving version of himself to the world.
Artist Spotlight
South London star Layyah is stepping into a bold new chapter with Layers to Layyah Pt 1, blending RnB, rap and Afrofusion with raw honesty and soulful energy.
Fofo arrives from Switzerland with Outta My Section, a cinematic debut shaped by sharp instincts and late night ideas. Influenced by Kanye West, Drake, Jay Z, J Cole and Skepta, with film cues from Scorsese and Nolan, he blends music, style and confidence, proving he can hold his own on any record
NORDI, raised between Mafra, Ericeira and London, blends metal roots, hip hop culture and self produced experimentation into a cinematic sound. A drummer turned architect of his own universe, he builds music like worlds. From Cryonic to the Atlas series and Tales, he invites listeners to become the glitch today.
In this playful Artist Spotlight, BSEARL links up with the producer behind No More Pain, an 18 track journey through emotion and club energy. With viral singles Believe Me and Ride or Die, BBC Radio 1 support, and sold out shows worldwide, he reflects on influences, experimentation, and finding balance between light and dark.
In this playful Artist Spotlight, we catch up with Sun-El Musician as he unpacks his latest album Under The Sun. From soulful moments with Manana to respect from Black Coffee and Ami Faku, he shares growth, gratitude, and global groove.
South London powerhouse Fliptrix returns with Freedom? alongside Coops, delivering another bold statement via High Focus Records. Produced by Forest DLG, Elevation features General Levy, Frisco, Kamakaze and Da Flyy Hooligan. Eleventh album. Nineteen tracks. Big energy, sharp insight, serious elevation.
From Warri to worldwide playlists, Great Adamz brings Afrobeat, emotion, and energy to every record. With over eight million streams, collaborations with Manuel Riva, and dreams of working with Burna Boy, he shares laughs, lessons, and big ambitions in this fun Artist Spotlight Q and A for curious music lovers.
Newcastle rapper and producer NE-O returns with ONE, his first EP in five years. Writing and producing all five tracks himself, he links up with Hull legend Chiedu Oraka, sells out merch-fueled shows, and takes Reading and Leeds by storm, proving the North East rap scene is loud, proud, and thriving.
Exclusive Premieres
UK based Nigerian hip hop artist Fecko returns with fresh energy on his uplifting single Make Sense, a track that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Known for conscious lyricism and cross cultural storytelling, the Coventry based rapper once again proves that motivation and vulnerability can live comfortably in the same space.
Money Mykez is back with Lose My Number, a banger that blends Afrobeats, Dancehall, and UK Rap into one irresistible track.
Watching IYAMAH’s In Two Worlds at the iconic House of KOKO was an experience to remember—made even better with a free pair of Ray-Bans from the film’s sponsor!
Leeds-based nu-gaze trio Lozenge makes a striking entrance with their debut single, "Interloper," offering a captivating glimpse into their sonic universe.
Lowkey-E's "No Help" is like a shot of musical adrenaline, a self-produced anthem that's all about doing things your way.
Lincoln Roy's latest jam, "2 Shots," is like a musical melting pot that's as chill as it gets. Hailing from the streets of South Los Angeles with some Caribbean spice, Lincoln's vibe is all about that laid-back fusion of Hip-hop and Afrofusion.
Aretha Fontaine's "Restore My Mind" from the debut EP "Therapy Notes" is a soulful masterpiece that effortlessly captures the essence of personal growth and resilience.
In the heart of the Australian R&B scene, a dynamic force known as Lauren Greco, formerly GRCO, is setting the stage ablaze with her vibrant, unapologetically bold, and ambitiously soulful talent. Her latest offering, "YOU LIED," is a sultry banger that encapsulates the very essence of her extraordinary musical journey.
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Cross The Tracks 2026 returned to Brockwell Park and delivered one of the strongest starts to London's festival season, drawing more than 30,000 music fans for a day packed with jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop.