Desire

Blending experimental influences into a genre-blurring sound shaped by movement, tension and hope,  Austin's fervent art-punk five-piece The Opera are a band you really ought to get to know in 2026.

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Spanning across the UK, Europe and North America, the tour will commence this August. 

Arlo Parks announces dates for worldwide 2026 'Desire' tour

Love is in the air this week, here are some of the best love songs from the past 25 years.

The best songs to fall in love to from the past 25 years

Limited physical releases,  mailing lists, and word-of-mouth buzz  - could opting for an offline-first strategy help artists to reconnect with fans in a more valuable and meaningful way?

Offline-first: Reclaiming music from the algorithm

Factory International unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 season at Aviva Studios, featuring world and UK premieres across dance, theatre, opera and visual art.

Factory International announces Spring Summer 2026 season of premieres at Aviva Studios

With their first single in three years, Ordinary Love, released at the back end of 2025, we caught up with Bristol's Elder Island to chat about the release, the space they gave themselves to create, remixes, and more

Elder Island reveal what they've been crafting after three years away

After nearly 15 years behind the decks, Hannah Wants has her first chart plaque. Now, with her new label also on the way, we caught up with the house icon to chat all about them.

Hannah Wants interview: ‘Cure My Desire’, music that heals, and new label ‘counter-culture music’

There's no business like show business. And there is no place like the theatre, especially at Christmas! With musical numbers, iconic moments, and transcendent stories, check out all the theatre shows you DON’T want to miss this Christmas.

Theatre shows you DON’T want to miss this Christmas 

Cerulean features collaborations with Caroline Polacheck, PinkPantheress, Oklou and MNEK, Clairo, and more. 

Danny L Harle announces new album ‘Cerulean’

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