New Music highlights
Interview
Hope Tala: “I feel freer to be who I am, no matter what shape that takes”
Our New Music artist of the month talks debut album, growing up and learning to go with her gut
Interview
Get to know V.I.C ahead of his Reading & Leeds debut
The rapper-producer talks dealing with viral singles, world-building for live shows, and "being nothing to appreciate everything"
Interview
JERUB: “My music is shaped by empathy”
Nottingham's soulful pop singer-songwriter discusses performing for Lenny Henry, and how his shows are "therapy sessions" for fans
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Interview
Karen Dió: “I want to show women and the queer community that punk rock is a space for us too”
The Brazilian-born punk provocateur on building community, embracing vulnerability, and why fun and fury go hand in hand
Sunday (1994): “Trust is what makes a band magical”
Get to know the transatlantic melancholy and melodrama of a band about to go big
swim school: “We had us three giving 100%. That’s when it really took off as a band”
One of Ticketmaster’s Breakthrough Artists 2025 talk new album, upcoming tour and the raw power of constantly pushing boundaries
Interview
VOWER: “We want to create the kind of rock songs that we want to hear”
One of the alt metal scene’s most exciting new exports on the development of their live show and the importance of not overcomplicating things
Preview
The Great Escape 2025: Meet the artists playing the Ticketmaster New Music showcases
Get to know the hotly-tipped artists playing The Deep End on Thursday afternoon and Soundwaves on Friday evening for our TGE showcases
Interview
Artio: “I think all music should take on a life of its own”
The rising Leeds alt rockers on their Download debut, sustainable merch and the importance of tact
Review
The Great Escape Presents at The Old Blue Last, 20/03/25
The Old Blue Last plays home to more of the best up-and-coming bands that will be playing The Great Escape later this year