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With their debut EP out now, we chat to Oxford Comma to discuss self-producing, creative autonomy and making music on their own terms.
Read our interview here:
Read our interview here:
"What Feels Right": Inside Oxford Comma's Debut EP 'Tether' - Clunk Magazine
With their debut EP out now, we chat to Oxford Comma to discuss self-producing, creative autonomy and making music on their own terms
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July 24, 2026 at 3:04 PM
With their debut EP out now, we chat to Oxford Comma to discuss self-producing, creative autonomy and making music on their own terms.
Read our interview here:
Read our interview here:
Kentucky's Knocked Loose make their way to Electric Bristol, proving themselves as worthy torchbearers for the hardcore scene.
Read our review and check out shots below:
Read our review and check out shots below:
Live Review + Gallery | Knocked Loose @ Electric, Bristol - Clunk Magazine
Kentucky's Knocked Loose make their way to Electric Bristol, proving themselves as worthy torchbearers for the hardcore scene
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July 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Kentucky's Knocked Loose make their way to Electric Bristol, proving themselves as worthy torchbearers for the hardcore scene.
Read our review and check out shots below:
Read our review and check out shots below:
Last week, we caught Father John Misty at his very best, for a career-spanning set at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Read our review and check out shots below:
Read our review and check out shots below:
Live Review + Gallery | Father John Misty @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - Clunk Magazine
Father John Misty at his very best: an evening spanning the depths of his discography at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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June 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Last week, we caught Father John Misty at his very best, for a career-spanning set at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Read our review and check out shots below:
Read our review and check out shots below:
We can't wait to return to Latitude Festival this year for another stacked weekend!
Check out some of our ones to watch here:
Check out some of our ones to watch here:
Ones To Watch At Latitude Festival 2026 - Clunk Magazine
Latitude Festival returns for its 20th year, continuing to breathe new life into the UK festival scene - here are some of our picks
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June 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
We can't wait to return to Latitude Festival this year for another stacked weekend!
Check out some of our ones to watch here:
Check out some of our ones to watch here:
Simple Things Festival has announced the first wave of its lineup, with special guests Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller curating part of the lineup!
With many more exciting names announced, check out the full lineup here:
With many more exciting names announced, check out the full lineup here:
Simple Things Festival Announces First Wave Of Acts For 2026 Edition - Clunk Magazine
Bristol's Simple Things Festival has announced its first wave of acts for 2026, with guest curation from Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller
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June 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Simple Things Festival has announced the first wave of its lineup, with special guests Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller curating part of the lineup!
With many more exciting names announced, check out the full lineup here:
With many more exciting names announced, check out the full lineup here:
On Saturday, Dot To Dot Festival returned to the streets of Bristol, bringing some of the country's most exciting new bands and sounds to the city!
Read our review and check out some shots below:
Read our review and check out some shots below:
Live Review + Gallery | Dot To Dot 2026 - Clunk Magazine
Dot To Dot Festival takes over the streets of Bristol, bringing some of the country's most exciting new bands to the city's many venues.Continue Reading
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May 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM
On Saturday, Dot To Dot Festival returned to the streets of Bristol, bringing some of the country's most exciting new bands and sounds to the city!
Read our review and check out some shots below:
Read our review and check out some shots below:
Today Gilla Band have dropped new single 'Giraffe,' their first new music in 4 years.
Alongside the single, they've announced a huge UK/EU/US tour.
Read all about it here:
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Alongside the single, they've announced a huge UK/EU/US tour.
Read all about it here:
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Gilla Band Drop New Single 'Giraffe' And Announce 2027 Tour - Clunk Magazine
Dublin noise rock band Gilla Band drop new single 'Giraffe,' their first new music in four years, alongside news of a UK/Europe/US tour
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May 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Today Gilla Band have dropped new single 'Giraffe,' their first new music in 4 years.
Alongside the single, they've announced a huge UK/EU/US tour.
Read all about it here:
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Alongside the single, they've announced a huge UK/EU/US tour.
Read all about it here:
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Ahead of the release of their debut EP 'From The Burnoff,' out on 5th June, we chatted to Manchester band Martial Arts.
Discussing the new EP, learning to take more care in the studio and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Discussing the new EP, learning to take more care in the studio and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Martial Arts On Their Debut EP And Writing From The Perspective Of People They Don't Like - Clunk Magazine
Ahead of the release of their debut EP 'From The Burnoff,' out on 5th June, we chat to Manchester band Martial Arts.Continue Reading
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May 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Ahead of the release of their debut EP 'From The Burnoff,' out on 5th June, we chatted to Manchester band Martial Arts.
Discussing the new EP, learning to take more care in the studio and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Discussing the new EP, learning to take more care in the studio and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Westside Cowboy have announced their debut album 'It Goes On' will be released on 21st August via Island Records!
Alongside the announcement, they've dropped new single 'Kick Stones (The Boys)', out now.
Read all about it below:
Alongside the announcement, they've dropped new single 'Kick Stones (The Boys)', out now.
Read all about it below:
Westside Cowboy Announce Debut Album 'It Goes On' And Drop New Single - Clunk Magazine
Manchester indie rock band Westside Cowboy have announced their debut album 'It Goes On,' alongside lead single 'Kick Stones (The Boys)'
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May 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Westside Cowboy have announced their debut album 'It Goes On' will be released on 21st August via Island Records!
Alongside the announcement, they've dropped new single 'Kick Stones (The Boys)', out now.
Read all about it below:
Alongside the announcement, they've dropped new single 'Kick Stones (The Boys)', out now.
Read all about it below:
On Friday, Sienna Spiro mesmerised her Glasgow crowd, solidifying herself as one of the most promising new voices in pop.
Read our review and check out shots here:
Read our review and check out shots here:
Live Review + Gallery | Sienna Spiro @ O2 Academy, Glasgow - Clunk Magazine
Sienna Spiro mesmerises Glasgow O2 Academy crowd, solidifying herself as one of the most promising new voices in pop
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May 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
On Friday, Sienna Spiro mesmerised her Glasgow crowd, solidifying herself as one of the most promising new voices in pop.
Read our review and check out shots here:
Read our review and check out shots here:
We chatted to Big Special ahead of their new EP 'O' JOY!', a selection of tracks from the cutting room floor of albums 1 and 2.
The duo discuss recontextualising these tracks, working class inclusion in the music industry, and much more.
Read the full interview here:
The duo discuss recontextualising these tracks, working class inclusion in the music industry, and much more.
Read the full interview here:
Big Special On Emptying Pockets Of Old Songs, Recontextualising Them, And Giving Them A Home - Clunk Magazine
Ahead of their new EP 'O' JOY!' made up of tracks from the cutting room floor, we chat to Black Country duo Big Special
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May 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
We chatted to Big Special ahead of their new EP 'O' JOY!', a selection of tracks from the cutting room floor of albums 1 and 2.
The duo discuss recontextualising these tracks, working class inclusion in the music industry, and much more.
Read the full interview here:
The duo discuss recontextualising these tracks, working class inclusion in the music industry, and much more.
Read the full interview here:
With Dot To Dot Festival just over a week away, here are our picks for who not to miss in Bristol, from buzzy newcomers to local favourites.
Read our picks here:
Read our picks here:
Ones To Watch At Dot To Dot Festival 2026 - Clunk Magazine
With Dot To Dot just over a week away, here are our picks for who not to miss in Bristol, from buzzy newcomers to local favourites
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May 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
With Dot To Dot Festival just over a week away, here are our picks for who not to miss in Bristol, from buzzy newcomers to local favourites.
Read our picks here:
Read our picks here:
"This is what The Royston Club continue to do. They make big rooms feel small, and small feelings feel enormous."
Read our review of The Royston Club live in Manchester here:
Read our review of The Royston Club live in Manchester here:
Live Review | The Royston Club @ O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester - Clunk Magazine
Welsh indie rock back The Dalston Club maintain intimate connection with crowd at huge Manchester gig
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May 14, 2026 at 10:44 AM
"This is what The Royston Club continue to do. They make big rooms feel small, and small feelings feel enormous."
Read our review of The Royston Club live in Manchester here:
Read our review of The Royston Club live in Manchester here:
Last week, GANS brought their Connected Tour to Bristol’s Fleece following the release of their debut album ‘Good for the Soul'.
Check out shots and read our review below:
Check out shots and read our review below:
Live Review + Gallery | GANS @ The Fleece, Bristol - Clunk Magazine
GANS bring their Connected Tour to Bristol’s The Fleece following the release of their debut album ‘Good for the Soul'
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May 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Last week, GANS brought their Connected Tour to Bristol’s Fleece following the release of their debut album ‘Good for the Soul'.
Check out shots and read our review below:
Check out shots and read our review below:
With their first new album in 9 years out today, we chatted to Broken Social Scene!
We discussed looking back at their career, the development of the new album and much more...
Read the full interview here:
We discussed looking back at their career, the development of the new album and much more...
Read the full interview here:
Broken Social Scene On Looking Back, Pushing Forward, And Rooting For The Younger Generation - Clunk Magazine
With their new album out today, we chat with Kevin Drew about the current state of Broken Social Scene, their friendships, and the industry
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May 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
With their first new album in 9 years out today, we chatted to Broken Social Scene!
We discussed looking back at their career, the development of the new album and much more...
Read the full interview here:
We discussed looking back at their career, the development of the new album and much more...
Read the full interview here:
"Contorted, tempting and baring all of its teeth, 'Johnny's Dreamworld' is the sound of a siren, grabbing you with both hands and plunging you beneath the surface."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(+1/2)
Read our review of the debut album from Modern Woman here:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(+1/2)
Read our review of the debut album from Modern Woman here:
Review | Modern Woman - Johnny's Dreamworld - Clunk Magazine
'Johnny's Dreamworld' is remarkably only a debut album, packed with the fearless songwriting and unwavering experimentation of experienced hands
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May 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
"Contorted, tempting and baring all of its teeth, 'Johnny's Dreamworld' is the sound of a siren, grabbing you with both hands and plunging you beneath the surface."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(+1/2)
Read our review of the debut album from Modern Woman here:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(+1/2)
Read our review of the debut album from Modern Woman here:
We were lucky to be at the first night of Big Thief's four-night London residency, where the adored folk trio proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Check out the full review and gallery below:
Check out the full review and gallery below:
Live Review + Gallery | Big Thief @ O2 Academy Brixton - Clunk Magazine
Adored folk trio Big Thief are a force to be reckoned with as they take up residency at Brixton’s O2 Academy for four nights
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April 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
We were lucky to be at the first night of Big Thief's four-night London residency, where the adored folk trio proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Check out the full review and gallery below:
Check out the full review and gallery below:
Following the release of new album 'GOLDSTAR,' we caught The Sophs at their chaotic, sold-out Bristol gig!
Check out our review, live shots and portraits below:
Check out our review, live shots and portraits below:
Live Review + Gallery | The Sophs @ The Louisiana, Bristol - Clunk Magazine
We catch shapeshifting LA six-piece The Sophs in Bristol for a chaotic, sold-out show at The Louisiana
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April 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Following the release of new album 'GOLDSTAR,' we caught The Sophs at their chaotic, sold-out Bristol gig!
Check out our review, live shots and portraits below:
Check out our review, live shots and portraits below:
Today, Boards Of Canada have announced their long awaited 6th album 'Inferno,' their first in 13 years.
Read all about it below:
Read all about it below:
Boards Of Canada Announce New Album 'Inferno,' Their First In 13 Years - Clunk Magazine
Legendary electronic duo Boards Of Canada have announced their new album 'Inferno' will drop on 29th May
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April 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Today, Boards Of Canada have announced their long awaited 6th album 'Inferno,' their first in 13 years.
Read all about it below:
Read all about it below:
Following the release of their debut album, we chatted to The Cindys about new music, the formation of the band, and much more...
Read the full interview here:
Read the full interview here:
The Cindys On Debut Album, Gradual Formation, And The Importance Of Fun - Clunk Magazine
We chat to The Cindys about their debut album, upcoming new music, and touring with shame and Getdown Services
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April 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Following the release of their debut album, we chatted to The Cindys about new music, the formation of the band, and much more...
Read the full interview here:
Read the full interview here:
"Joshua Idehen’s appearance at a sold out Exeter Phoenix served as a definitive case study in the power of the spoken word."
Read our review and check out shots of Joshua Idehen, live in Exeter:
Read our review and check out shots of Joshua Idehen, live in Exeter:
Live Review | Joshua Idehen @ The Phoenix, Exeter - Clunk Magazine
Along with his debut solo album, Joshua Idehen takes over Exeter's phoenix for a joyous celebration, with support from Kate Ireland
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April 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
"Joshua Idehen’s appearance at a sold out Exeter Phoenix served as a definitive case study in the power of the spoken word."
Read our review and check out shots of Joshua Idehen, live in Exeter:
Read our review and check out shots of Joshua Idehen, live in Exeter:
With Bristol's Outer Town Festival only two days away and only a handful of tickets left, here are some of our picks!
Check out our list and buy tickets below:
Check out our list and buy tickets below:
Ones To Watch At Outer Town Festival 2026 - Clunk Magazine
With only a handful of tickets left for Bristol's Outer Town Festival on Saturday 11th April, here are some of our picks
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April 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
With Bristol's Outer Town Festival only two days away and only a handful of tickets left, here are some of our picks!
Check out our list and buy tickets below:
Check out our list and buy tickets below:
Ritual Union returned to Bristol for its 2026 showcase of some of the UK's most promising new bands!
With highlights including Keo, Working Men’s Club and many more, read our review and check out shots below:
With highlights including Keo, Working Men’s Club and many more, read our review and check out shots below:
Keo Lead Ritual Union Festival For 2026 Showcase Of Up-And-Coming UK Bands - Clunk Magazine
Ritual Union returned to Bristol for another year, showcasing an expansive range of genres and the best up-and-coming bands from the UK
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April 4, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Ritual Union returned to Bristol for its 2026 showcase of some of the UK's most promising new bands!
With highlights including Keo, Working Men’s Club and many more, read our review and check out shots below:
With highlights including Keo, Working Men’s Club and many more, read our review and check out shots below:
With his new album 'My New Band Believe,' out next week, we got the chance to chat with former black midi bassist/vocalist Cameron Picton!
Covering his many collaborators, the end of his last band, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Covering his many collaborators, the end of his last band, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Cameron Picton On My New Band Believe, The End Of black midi, And Filling Space Acoustically - Clunk Magazine
We chat with Cameron Picton, former black midi vocalist/bassist, about his new project 'My New Band Believe'
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April 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
With his new album 'My New Band Believe,' out next week, we got the chance to chat with former black midi bassist/vocalist Cameron Picton!
Covering his many collaborators, the end of his last band, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Covering his many collaborators, the end of his last band, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Ahead of the release of their new album 'Nets To Catch The Wind,' out on 10th April, we chat to Brighton trio TIGERCUB!
Covering the new album, the 10 year anniversary of their debut, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Covering the new album, the 10 year anniversary of their debut, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Tigercub On New Album, 10th Anniversary Of Their Debut, And Looking Forward - Clunk Magazine
Ahead of the release of their new album 'Nets To Catch The Wind,' out on 10th April, we chat to Brighton trio Tigercub
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April 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Ahead of the release of their new album 'Nets To Catch The Wind,' out on 10th April, we chat to Brighton trio TIGERCUB!
Covering the new album, the 10 year anniversary of their debut, and much more, you can read the full interview here:
Covering the new album, the 10 year anniversary of their debut, and much more, you can read the full interview here: