For many remembering their teenage years there will be a nostalgia attached to the feeling of the fair coming to town. The smell of burgers, the glittering of the lights on the rides, sticky fingers from candyfloss and the excited, bustling crowds. Dreamland in Margate facilitates a trip down memory lane with all of the above whilst hosting pivotal artists that were a big part of the soundtrack of those heady days for many. As a part of the Margate Summer Series line up, McFly brought their party vibes to the Kent coast.

At the end of a week that saw the world lose the Prince of Darkness, live music and the community around it felt extra important. Down at The Engine Rooms rehearsal studios in East London, a stacked roster of bands kept the flame of rock 'n roll alive, dropping in plenty of Ozzy tributes for good measure.

Wet Leg shot to stardom immediately with their cheeky early singles ‘Chaise Longue’ and ‘Wet Dream’, followed by a #1 self-titled debut album, seemingly endless touring, a support slot with Harry Styles and a string of awards, including recognition from the GRAMMYs and BRITs. After a short break, Wet Leg returned, now as a fully-formed band, and eager to get back to work once again. Their sophomore record, Moisturiser, was crafted intentionally to break expectations and serves as a sonic departure. It’s punchier, angrier and heavier in every way. 

Canadian outfit Mother Mother’s one-off UK show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton wasn’t just a concert - it was a big, quirky, sparkly therapy session wrapped in alt-pop anthems. Supporting their latest album Nostalgia, the night served as both a celebration of the band’s evolution and a reminder of their enduring connection with a dedicated UK fanbase, bringing a show full of punch and personality.

Olivia Rodrigo is a rockstar.

At only 22 years old, Rodrigo is one of the major selling artists of our generation, having gained stardom whilst she was still in high school with her debut single and massive worldwide hit ‘Drivers License’. But she dominates the stage, casually belting and jumping around and switching from pop rock anthems to emotional ballads as if she were born for this - which, in fairness, she probably was.

Hands up if you've heard this one: “Oh you've never been to Trees? Man you have to go, it's the best festival ever!”

2000 Trees may have accidently become a pyramid scheme. The uninitiated come away from their first trees experience spouting the mantra to anyone that will listen, vowing to return every year- regardless of the weather, regardless of the line up, simply ready for the best few days of the year with a ton of likeminded people in a field.

Close your eyes and picture this: a breezy summer night, a classic amphitheatre in an extravagant villa, on a beautiful hill looking out onto Italy’s biggest lake. AND, your favourite artist is about to perform live right in front of you and a little over a thousand other lucky fans. This dreamy scenario is where we found ourselves in the small town of Gardone Riviera, on Lake Garda, as we eagerly awaited for Finneas O’Connell and his band to make their appearance.

Tuesday night at Manchester’s majestic Albert Hall saw PVRIS return to the UK for a highly charged stop on their White Noise 10th‑anniversary tour. Frontwoman Lynn Gunn swept across the stage for a performance that would balance nostalgia with new‑era energy, in front of a sold-out crowd ready to be swept away by the band’s blend of atmospheric synths, grunge-soaked guitar, and anthemic choruses.

After spending the past year in South Korea honing her Korean language skills and working on her second book, Michelle Zauner - better known as Japanese Breakfast - has returned with a brand new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). Tonight, she brought her Melancholy Tour to the O2 Academy Brixton in London. Despite its somber name, the show’s atmosphere was anything but sad - Fans were visibly ecstatic, dancing nonstop for the full hour and twenty-minute set.

Florida heavyweights A Day To Remember brought their trademark blend of pop-punk and metalcore carnage to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 25 June for a second night in a row, and the result was nothing short of pure mayhem.

Somewhere between fan-club and cult is the space that YUNGBLUD’S BLUDFEST sits. A hazy fever dream of summer fun, riotous music acts and a community of dedicated followers of Dominic Harrison. Curated by YUNGBLUD himself and held at Milton Keynes Bowl on June 21, BLUDFEST returned with even bigger scale and ambition than its debut.

Last night at the magnificent Union Chapel in London, Nick Mulvey transformed what could have been a simple acoustic, intimate set into an immersive experience, effortlessly drawing the audience into his soulful world. More than just a performance, it felt like a musical communion of emotion, vulnerability, and hope.