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# NORTHERN EXPOSURE

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- [MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW BLEND CHAOS WITH COHESION ON FIRST FULL LENGTH 'CANNONBALL'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/man-woman-chainsaw-blend-chaos-with-cohesion-on-first-full-length-cannonball/) - ALBUM REVIEW | MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW - CANNONBALL by Anne Kelly Another week and there's another absolute cracker of a debut album emerging from the South. Cannonball, the first full-length effort from London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw, sees the experimental sextet pushing the boundaries where avant-garde chaos meets mainstream indie rock. Formed in 2019 when its members were still
- [FROM TEXAS TO TUT'S: SOLYA MAKES EAGERLY AWAITED GLASGOW DEBUT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/from-texas-to-tuts-solya-makes-eagerly-awaited-glasgow-debut/) - LIVE REVIEW | SOLYA w/ Honey Gentry | KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT, GLASGOW | 3rd August 2026 by Anne Kelly On Monday night, Texas native Solya made her Glasgow debut to a sold-out King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Having previously toured the UK alongside close friend Baby Bugs in 2024, Solya has returned on
- [TRAMLINES DAY TWO: AN INTRODUCTION TO ODD, OBSCURE MOSH PITS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tramlines-day-two-an-introduction-to-odd-obscure-mosh-pits/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | TRAMLINES DAY TWO, SHEFFIELD | 25th July 2026 by Morgan Hermiston The second day of Tramlines 2026 saw a return of the sun, but an introduction to strangely timed mosh pits. Planning my day around an interview with Seb Lowe, I didn't manage to catch as many acts as I'd have liked,
- [TRAMLINES DAY THREE: ENDING WITH ELEMENTS OF ELECTRIFYING ENERGY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tramlines-day-three-ending-with-elements-of-electrifying-energy/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | TRAMLINES DAY THREE, SHEFFIELD | 26th July 2026 by Morgan Hermiston My final day at Tramlines 2026 saw me venture to the three primary stages for the final time. With several acts across the Sarah Nulty Main Stage, the Leadmill Tent, and T'Other Stage, I got to see the greatest each area
- [TRAMLINES DAY ONE: ACTS SERENADING FANS IN THE SUN](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tramlines-day-one-acts-serenading-fans-in-the-sun/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | TRAMLINES DAY ONE, SHEFFIELD | 24th July 2026 by Morgan Hermiston The first day of Tramlines 2026 was a scorcher. The sun was shining, pints were being poured, and it was the perfect way to begin such a memorable weekend of music. From start to finish, I saw indie-rock, pop, and electronic/dance
- [LOVE AMONG THE RUINS: THE MACCABEES AT KIRKSTALL ABBEY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/love-among-the-ruins-the-maccabees-at-kirkstall-abbey/) - LIVE REVIEW | The Maccabees w/ Maxïmo Park, Everything Everything, Mystery Jets and Fiona-Lee | Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds | 31st July 2026 by Myles Pearson As I wandered into the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, I couldn't help but become increasingly excited at the night ahead. The late July heat still clung to the air; the
- [FIVE MINUTES WITH THE K'S: FESTIVALS, FANS AND "MAYBE" ALBUM THREE...](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/five-minutes-with-the-ks-festivals-fans-and-maybe-album-three/) - INTERVIEW | THE K'S | TRAMLINES FESTIVAL by Gracie Erskine First day of Tramlines 2026, the sun is out, the pints and flowing and Hillsborough Park is set for another year of magic. But before all of that, Northern Exposure's Gracie Erskine sat down with The K's guitarist, Ryan Breslin, to discuss festival season, what's
- [MORGAN BANKES TALKS "TOURING THE WORLD AS BROTHERS" AND NEW MUSIC](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/morgan-bankes-talks-touring-the-world-as-brothers-and-new-music/) - INTERVIEW | MORGAN BANKES - THE BANKES BROTHERS by Morgan Hermiston Canadian five-piece The Bankes Brothers have been steadily building up a repertoire of music that sets them apart from other groups growing alongside them. With a track having already featured in the Top 30 of the Canadian Alternative Radio Charts, the quintet know that
- [SEB LOWE TALKS NEW HEIGHTS IN HILLSBOROUGH STADIUM INTERVIEW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/seb-lowe-talks-new-heights-in-hillsborough-stadium-interview/) - INTERVIEW | SEB LOWE, KATE COURIEL & JOEL GOODWIN | TRAMLINES FESTIVAL by Morgan Hermiston At Tramlines 2026, I sat down in Hillsborough Stadium with Seb Lowe and two of his bandmates, Kate Couriel and Joel Goodwin. We had a chat about their set at the festival that evening, what they want to see more
- [KEYSIDE CHAT ABOUT THEIR NEW RECORD AND "BANDS WITH A GOOD, MODERN SOUND"](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/keyside-chat-about-their-new-record-and-bands-with-a-good-modern-sound/) - INTERVIEW | KEYSIDE by Morgan Hermiston This week I had a chat with Keyside's drummer Oisín McAvoy and guitarist Ben Cassidy. On 7th August, the four-piece's debut self-titled album will be released. The twelve-track record sees an intertwining of Keyside's journey to-date. We spoke about this forthcoming debut album, as well as who inspired their
- ["GLORIOUS CHAOS" | OPUS KINK REPENT ON SENSATIONAL DEBUT 'THE SWEET GOODBYE'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/glorious-chaos-opus-kink-repent-on-sensational-debut-the-sweet-goodbye/) - ALBUM REVIEW | OPUS KINK - THE SWEET GOODBYE by Anne Kelly When sinful pleasures of desire meet the smooth, sultry sensations of jazz, the result sounds very much like Opus Kink. Proudly hailing from Brighton, the southern sextet has finally unveiled their sensational debut album, The Sweet Goodbye. To say this release was anticipated
- [KEO TAKE OVER MANCHESTER'S PROJEKTS SKATEPARK FOR NEW MUSIC VIDEO](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/keo-take-over-manchesters-projekts-skatepark-for-new-music-video/) - NEWS | KEO RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'PISTOL' 30th July 2026 Today, Keo share the official video for 'Pistol', capturing a surprise pop-up show at Projekts Skatepark in Manchester. Announced to fans with little warning, more than 400 people packed into the city's skatepark as the band transformed the space into an intimate live performance,
- [TRUCK FESTIVAL 2026: THE UK'S NEW FAVOURITE FESTIVAL DELIVERS AGAIN](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/truck-festival-2026-the-uks-new-favourite-festival-delivers-again/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | TRUCK FESTIVAL 2026 | 23rd-26th July 2026 by Charlie Wright No Glasto this year? No problem. Revered as one of the UK's most beloved festival weekends, and touted by NME as a 'miniature Glastonbury', Truck Festival returned to Hill Farm with a stacked line-up of The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, The
- [LIMERENCE BEWITCH AT KING TUTS SUMMER NIGHTS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/limerence-bewitch-at-king-tuts-summer-nights/) - PHOTO GALLERY | LIMERENCE | KING TUTS, GLASGOW | 19th July 2026 by Kim Sabatelli King Tuts Summer Nights festival is well under way with a myriad of talented UK bands taking to one of Glasgow's most famous stages. On 19th July, Limerence headlined an evening which included support acts So Boring, Bed, and Late
- [HOT NEW SCOTTISH SINGER SONGWRITER JAMIE RAFFERTY TALKS HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE, AMERICANA INSPO, AND THE VALUE IN PERFORMING LIVE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/hot-new-scottish-singer-songwriter-jamie-rafferty-talks-his-brand-new-single-americana-inspo-and-the-value-in-performing-live/) - INTERVIEW | JAMIE RAFFERTY by Martha Munro Meet Jamie Rafferty: the up-and-coming nostalgic singer-songwriter from the tiny Scottish town of Croy. His hometown may be small, but his ambition is by no means tiny. He may have only begun releasing music last month, but he's spent years building up his reputation for impressive live performances,
- [BLOSSOMS TO MARK 10 YEARS WITH INTIMATE HOMETOWN SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/blossoms-to-mark-10-years-with-intimate-hometown-show/) - NEWS | BLOSSOMS ANNOUNCE DEAF INSTITUTE SHOW 27th July 2026 Fresh from announcing their sixth studio album, Songs From The Wedding Cake, and the biggest headline tour of their career, Blossoms have today announced a special intimate hometown show at Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute on Wednesday 5th August. The one-off performance celebrates ten years since
- [DIRECT WOMEN AND THE JUDGMENTS THEY ATTRACT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/direct-women-and-the-judgments-they-attract/) - Lately I’ve been thinking about my writing and what it means to speak without clinging to any outcomes, because unconsciously I'll admit I used to do that a lot. I’d sit there on my phone in bed re-reading my article, then I'd feel like a complete idiot the next morning. Clinging to praise, blame, or
- [RAZORLIGHT SHARE THE STORIES BEHIND THE HITS IN AN INTIMATE LONDON SURPRISE SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/razorlight-share-the-stories-behind-the-hits-in-an-intimate-london-surprise-show/) - NEWS | 24th July 2026 Fans of indie icons Razorlight were treated to renditions of classic tunes as they’ve never heard them before as Johnny Borrell and Andy Burrows played a surprise intimate show in central London. Gavin & Stacey creator and Hollywood star James Corden was among the select few at Stereo, in Covent Garden, treated to acoustic versions of classic tracks and
- [WOMEN RUN THE SHOW AT KING TUT'S SUMMER NIGHTS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/women-run-the-show-at-king-tuts-summer-nights/) - PHOTO GALLERY | Forfauna w/ The Suits, Rufus Case Stone & Wytchwound | King Tut's, Glasgow | 23rd July 2026 by Mairi Lynch King Tut’s Summer Nights on the 23rd of July was a night filled with amazingly strong women, and amazingly strong vocals. Wytchwound opened the night with an incredibly powerful set. I’m really
- ["I'M TRYING TO STAY AS TRUE TO MYSELF AS POSSIBLE" | INTERVIEW WITH SOLYA](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/im-trying-to-stay-as-true-to-myself-as-possible-interview-with-solya/) - INTERVIEW | SOLYA by Anne Kelly Texas native Solya has built an empire out of bedroom demos, retro flair, and unapologetic self-expression. With her acclaimed debut album Queen of Texas now out in the world, the 19-year-old singer is returning to the UK for her biggest live dates yet. Swapping solo setups for a full
- [EURO-COUNTRY BY THE COAST: "SEA-MAT" TAKES SCARBADOS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/euro-country-by-the-coast-sea-mat-takes-scarbados/) - LIVE REVIEW | CMAT | TK MAXX PRESENTS SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE | 18th July 2026 by Isobel O'Mahony Who can say they’ve been at a gig where paddleboat's, TK Maxx bum bags and passionate “Yorkshire” chants have been important parts of the show? Well, those in attendance for pop country star CMAT’s Scarborough show
- [PERFORMATIVE NOSTALGIA: WHY THE BBC INTRODUCING STAGE LOSS IS AN ILLUSION](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/performative-nostalgia-why-the-bbc-introducing-stage-loss-is-an-illusion/) - by Anne Kelly Last week, Reading & Leeds Festival announced its biggest stage overhaul in years. Beyond the PR hype and social media buzz, the rebrand quietly glossed over a major shift: the removal of the iconic BBC Introducing Stage. For nearly two decades, that platform was credited with launching some of music’s biggest exports
- [ROBBIE WILLIAMS REVEALS EXCLUSIVE UK FESTIVAL APPEARANCE FOR 2027](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/robbie-williams-reveals-exclusive-uk-festival-appearance-for-2027/) - NEWS | LYTHAM FESTIVAL 2027 After wrapping up its celebratory 15th year, Lancashire's Lytham Festival has announced its return for 2027 with Robbie Williams revealed as the first headliner. The 18 time BRIT Award winning pop giant will play Lytham Festival will perform his only headlining show in mainland UK next summer on 3rd July.
- [SONS OF LEGION: MUSIC'S BEST KEPT SECRET WON'T BE A SECRET FOR MUCH LONGER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sons-of-legion-musics-best-kept-secret-wont-be-a-secret-for-much-longer/) - LIVE PREVIEW | SONS OF LEGION: SOUL TO SØL WORLD TOUR by Kevin O'Sullivan I've been waiting a couple of years to write this article. This November, London finally gets its opportunity to discover what an ever-growing army of fans across the Atlantic have known for some time. Sons of Legion are bringing their Soul
- [ATTACK OF THE STICK INSECTS DELIVER THEATRICAL BRILLIANCE WITH 'CIRCUS'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/attack-of-the-stick-insects-deliver-theatrical-brilliance-with-circus/) - SINGLE REVIEW | ATTACK OF THE STICK INSECTS - CIRCUS by Ella Jay Avant-rock noise masters Attack of the Stick Insects are back with another chaotically epic release. Following the launch of their 2025 self-titled album, fresh single 'Circus' proves that these frantic innovators are delving even further into their sound with bite and vision.
- [PRECISION, PASSION AND PACE: MODERN RUIN AT KING TUTS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/precision-passion-and-pace-modern-ruin-at-king-tuts/) - LIVE REVIEW | MODERN RUIN w/ Zebra Lane & Surface Detail | King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow | 12th July 2026 by Bryden Churchmichael The night before this, I was at O2 Academy Glasgow watching Breaking Benjamin play to a sold-out room. Benjamin Burnley has a fear of flying, which means he almost never
- ["IT'S DARK AND SCARY BUT ALSO BEAUTIFUL - I THINK THAT'S EXACTLY HOW WE WANT OUR MUSIC TO BE" | INTERVIEW WITH MODERN RUIN](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/its-dark-and-scary-but-also-beautiful-i-think-thats-exactly-how-we-want-our-music-to-be-interview-with-modern-ruin/) - INTERVIEW | MODERN RUIN by Bryden Churchmichael Fresh off their headline slot at King Tut’s Summer Nights, we sat down with Glasgow’s Modern Ruin. Despite having only dropped their debut single -'The Bloodletter' - back in March, the five-piece is already building an impressive momentum that makes them a band to watch. We caught up
- [ALL POINTS EAST LAUNCHES ART & PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/all-points-east-launches-art-photography-competition/) - Got a vision for Victoria Park? All Points East is inviting creators of all ages and skill levels to submit original artwork, photography, or designs capturing the heart and soul of the iconic festival site - and your work could be seen by thousands this August. A true celebration of local and emerging talent, the
- [A NEW ERA OF DARKNESS AND EVOLUTION: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE SHARE NEW ALBUM 'DECADE'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-new-era-of-darkness-and-evolution-motionless-in-white-release-new-record-decade/) - ALBUM REVIEW | MOTIONLESS IN WHITE - DECADE by Chris Watt It’s been four years since Scoring The End of the World, and now Motionless In White are back with their seventh studio album, DECADES. Released on July 17th through Roadrunner Records, this album opens a new chapter for the Pennsylvania metalcore band as they
- [ALEXANDRA SAVIOR LIVE AT GLASGOWS ORAN MOR | IN PICTURES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/alexandra-savior-live-at-glasgows-oran-mor-in-pictures/) - PHOTO GALLERY | ALEXANDRA SAVIOR w/ LACUNA | ORAN MOR, GLASGOW | 14th July 2026 by Rebecca KilpatricK American dream pop musician Alexandra Savior played Glasgows very own Oran Mor last Tuesday, with Scottish Alt-Rock band Lacuna opening up the show. After taking a well deserved break from touring due to personal issues, Savior made
- ["IT'S BEEN AN ABSOLUTE WHIRLWIND": BACKSTAGE AT TRNSMT WITH BIIRD](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/its-been-an-absolute-whirlwind-backstage-at-trnsmt-with-biird/) - INTERVIEW | BIRD by Ella Dowell I sat down with eight of Ireland’s “Spice Girls of trad” on day 3 of TRNSMT festival, ahead of their headline spot on the BBC Introducing stage. Formed by seven-time All-Ireland harp and banjo champion Lisa Canny, Biird have soared to the spotlight in a “whirlwind” of accomplishment since
- [OSEES AT LONDON'S EARTH HALL | IN PICTURES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/osees-at-londons-earth-hall-in-pictures/) - PHOTO GALLERY | OSEES w/ Straight Arrows | EARTH HALL, LONDON | 16th July 2026 by Lucy McLachlan A month after latest offering OFF COURSE was released Los Angeles based chaotic psych punk outfit OSEES returned for two nights in London to perform songs from their 2009-2013 era. Bringing along former member Brigid Dawson they're
- [YARD ACT CREATE ANTICIPATION FOR NEW ALBUM WITH LAUNCH SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/yard-act-create-anticipation-for-new-album-with-launch-show/) - LIVE REVIEW | YARD ACT | LA BELLE ANGELE, EDINBURGH | 16th July 2026 by Morgan Hermiston On the eve of the release their third album, You're Gonna Need A Little Music, Leeds lads Yard Act played an intimate album launch show at Edinburgh's La Belle Angele as an outstore for Assai Records. The now
- [EVERY SINGLE RECORD: BREAKING BENJAMIN BRING SON, SETLIST AND A SOLD-OUT GLASGOW TO ITS FEET](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/every-single-record-breaking-benjamin-bring-son-setlist-and-a-sold-out-glasgow-to-its-feet/) - LIVE REVIEW | BREAKING BENJAMIN w/ CHEVELLE & RETURN TO DUST | O2 ACADEMY, GLASGOW | 11th July 2026 | by Bryden Churchmichael The O2 Academy was warm before anyone had even played a note. By the time Breaking Benjamin closed it out, it was something else entirely. Three bands, a sold-out room, July in
- [22,141 BALD CAPS AND COUNTING: PITBULL MAKES HISTORY IN LONDON](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/22141-bald-caps-and-counting-pitbull-makes-history-in-london/) - LIVE REVIEW | PITBULL w/ Kesha, Tinie Tempah, Lil Jon and Los Tucanes De Tijuana | BST HYDE PARK, LONDON | 10th July 2026 by Ruby Stewart Pitbull made history at Hyde Park on Friday night. Drawing a massive crowd of nearly 70,000 fans - one of the largest BST Hyde Park audiences ever -
- [LOATHING AND LOVEABLE | YARD ACT RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM 'YOU'RE GONNA NEED A LITTLE MUSIC"](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/loathing-and-loveable-yard-act-return-with-new-album-youre-gonna-need-a-little-music/) - ALBUM REVIEW | YARD ACT - YOU'RE GONNA NEED A LITTLE MUSIC by Gracie Erskine Two years on since their sophomore album Where’s My Utopia?, everyone’s favourite cynics Yard Act, return with their latest record You’re Gonna Need A Little Music. There’s an immediate "is this thing on?" kind of moment with opener 'Empty Pledges'.
- [SOUNDHOOD EAST LONDON SET FOR BEST LINE-UP YET](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/soundhood-east-london-set-for-best-line-up-yet/) - NEWS | SON ESTRELLA GALICA SOUNDHOOD EAST LONDON SON Estrella Galicia’s flagship event Soundhood East London returns for 2026 on September 25th and 26th with more artists and venues than ever. Headlined by Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now) and thistle., they are joined by two incredibly exciting Spanish artists in Error 97 and Toldos Verdes, as well as Brighton’s Goodbye, and a special showcase from fast rising Jo From School. From 6pm
- [HEAVY WEATHER’S NEW SINGLE ‘WHITE NOISE’ IS ANYTHING BUT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/heavy-weathers-new-single-white-noise-is-anything-but/) - SINGLE REVIEW | HEAVY WEATHER - WHITE NOISE by Taylor Campbell Heavy Weather’s ‘White Noise’ sounds like a fleeting breakaway, a glimpse of the sun, just before it fades away. It’s a promise made to oneself, to feel each experience to the fullest - as though it is “the last time”. On their brand new
- [MUMFORD & SONS ARE "BANJO BOYS" NO MORE AS THEY BRING SPECIAL GUESTS TO HYDE PARK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/mumford-sons-are-banjo-boys-no-more-as-they-bring-special-guests-to-hyde-park/) - LIVE REVIEW | MUMFORD & SONS w/ The War On Drugs, Holly Humberstone, Cliffords and more | BST HYDE PARK, LONDON | 4th July 2026 by James O'Sullivan There are few prettier places to spend one of the hottest days in British history than Hyde Park. Even fewer when the soundtrack comes courtesy of Mumford
- [EVERYWHERE AT ONCE | MUSIC VENUE TRUST AND THE NATIONAL LOTTERY ANNOUNCE 400 VENUE GRASSROOT FESTIVAL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/everywhere-at-once-music-venue-trust-and-the-national-lottery-announce-400-venue-grassroot-festival/) - NEWS | EVERYWHERE AT ONCE Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-up for Everywhere At Once –a UK-wide live music weekend that brings the festival season to grassroots venues across the country. Taking place on what would have been the Glastonbury Festival weekend of June 26 to 28, 2026, more than 400 grassroots
- [GLASGOW SUMMER SESSIONS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/glasgow-summer-sessions-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/) - NEWS | GLASGOW SUMMER SESSIONS by Anne Kelly With just weeks left until Glasgow's Summer Sessions get underway, we bring you everything you need to know before setting off to Bellahouston Park. Kicking off on Saturday June 27th, the city will host its very first State Fayre Festival. Running simultaneously alongside its three-day sister festival
- [JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT ARE NEARLY TRANSCENDENT AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-are-nearly-transcendent-at-royal-albert-hall/) - LIVE REVIEW | JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT w/ Will Johnson | ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON | 11th June 2026 by Morris Shamah When Jason Isbell takes a solo on his guitar, it wails. It’s like he’s pouring his soul out through the amplifier. The strings scream in despair, in frustration, in the grief
- [KELBURN GARDEN PARTY 2026: THE MOST MAGICAL ESCAPE OF THE YEAR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/kelburn-garden-party-2026-the-most-magical-escape-of-the-year/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | KELBURN GARDEN PARTY 2026 | 2nd - 5th July 2026 by Bryden Churchmichael FEATURING INTERVIEWS W/ INDOOR FOXES & KAI REESU We got the Kelburn bus from Edinburgh, packed in with other campers, and arrived into the evening at the grounds of a 13th century castle on Scotland's west coast, known around
- [NO HORROR SHOW - NEW YORK'S I AM THE AVALANCHE SEEK UNITY IN MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/no-horror-show-new-yorks-i-am-the-avalanche-seek-unity-in-manchester/) - LIVE REVIEW | I AM THE AVALANCHE w/ Cold Years, Hospital Radio | THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER | 13th July 2026 by Craig Harston It’s been way too long since I Am The Avalanche were last in the UK. So long, in fact, that the venue they last played in Manchester, Sound Control, has been
- [20 YEARS OF 'A GRAND DON'T COME FOR FREE': THE STREETS BRING ERA DEFINING THEATRICS TO MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/20-years-of-a-grand-dont-come-for-free-the-streets-bring-era-defining-theatrics-to-manchester/) - LIVE REVIEW | THE STREETS w/ Antony Szmierek, CASISDEAD | CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER | 10th July 2026 by Gracie Erskine An era-defining album 20 years later with an energy that hasn’t left; A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full, live, and absolutely fantastic. Friday evening saw sound-scaping The Streets perform their sophomore album (and
- [WET LEG AT LONDON’S ALEXANDRA PALACE PARK | IN PICTURES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/wet-leg-at-londons-alexandra-palace-park-in-pictures/) - PHOTO GALLERY | WET LEG w/ English Teacher, Los Bitchos | Alexandra Palace Park, London | 9th July 2026 by Morris Shamah Indie-rock band and critical darling Wet Leg played London's Alexandra Palace Park, in their largest ever headline show. We previously covered their Royal Albert Hall headline last November, calling it monumental and a
- [GARBAGE'S POTENTIALLY FINAL SCOTTISH GIG WAS ONE OF GLORY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/garbages-potentially-final-scottish-gig-was-one-of-glory/) - LIVE REVIEW | GARBAGE w/ Goodbye Mr Mackenzie | EDINBURGH CASTLE | 11th July 2026 by Morgan Hermiston For Garbage vocalist Shirely Manson, this gig was one that took her back to the very beginning of her career. With support from her previous band, Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, this was a show to remember. It was
- [OFFICIAL READING AND LEEDS ANNOUNCE MASSIVE ARENA OVERHAUL FOR 2026 FESTIVAL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/official-reading-and-leeds-announce-massive-arena-overhaul-for-2026-festival/) - NEWS | PEPSI MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival Pepsi MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival have announced major new plans for the on-site festival experience at both shows this summer, with a completely revamped stage layout that marks the biggest staging and arena overhaul in the festival’s 37 year history. This year’s Reading Festival is
- [COUNTRY CALLING 2026: HOW BRITAIN'S COUNTRY MUSIC BOOM IS HEADING TO KINGS FARM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/country-calling-2026-how-britains-country-music-boom-is-heading-to-kings-farm/) - What do Yellowstone, Luke Combs and a country estate in Essex have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Five years ago, country music still occupied a fairly small corner of the UK's live music scene. Today, it's impossible to ignore. Stadiums are selling out, artists are topping charts on both sides of the
- [ANARCHY IN THE SUNSHINE: SEX PISTOLS AND CO. CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF PUNK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/anarchy-in-the-sunshine-sex-pistols-and-co-celebrate-50-years-of-punk/) - LIVE REVIEW | ANARCHY IN THE UK - 50 YEARS OF PUNK - SEX PISTOLS FEAT. FRANK CARTER w/ Stiff Little Fingers, Dr John Cooper Clarke, The Undertones | CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER | 12th July 2026 by Craig Harston Punk rock and summer go hand in hand, and what better way to celebrate 50 years
- [JOHNNY. F**KING. MARR | LEGENDARY MUSICIAN DELIVERS HIS BIGGEST HEADLINE EVER IN MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/johnny-fking-marr-legendary-musician-delivers-his-biggest-headline-ever-in-manchester/) - LIVE REVIEW | JOHNNY MARR w/ Everything Everything, The Clockworks | CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER | 9th July 2026 by Gracie Erskine Three words. Johnny. Fucking. Marr. Need more be said? In the icon’s biggest headline show to date, the Manchester mogul proved why he is a living legend. After you’ve listed all the greats of
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- [RICK ASTLEY DOESN'T LET US DOWN LIVE AT LINCOLN CASTLE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/rick-astley-doesnt-let-us-down-live-at-lincoln-castle/) - LIVE REVIEW & PHOTO GALLERY | RICK ASTLEY | LIVE AT LINCOLN CASTLE | 25th June 2026 by Ellen Anderson Thusday night in Lincoln was not one to miss as Rick Astley brought a combination of nostalgia, humour and undeniable showmanship to Live at Lincoln Castle. Despite the soaring temperatures, the Lincolnshire crowd didn’t give
- [CAST BRAVE THE RAIN AT KELVINGROVE BANDSTAND | IN PICTURES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/cast-brave-the-rain-at-kelvingrove-bandstand-in-pictures/) - PHOTO GALLERY | BIG NIGHTS OUT: CAST | KELVINGROVE BANDSTAND, GLASGOW | 12th June 2026 by Courteney Pearson Despite the relentless Glasgow rain, the energy at the Kelvingrove Bandstand on June 12th was absolutely electric as Britpop legends Cast delivered a truly sensational set. Captivating frontman John Power commanded the stage, leading the band through
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- [THE BARFLY IS BACK, BABY! FRANK TURNER CELEBRATES THE ICONIC VENUE'S RETURN WITH A DOUBLE FEATURE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-barfly-is-back-baby-frank-turner-celebrates-the-iconic-venues-return-with-a-double-feature/) - 22nd June 2026 | Words by James O'Sullivan - Pictures by Kevin O'Sullivan For nearly a decade, The Barfly only existed in memory. Sure, the iconic Camden venue may have physically remained open under the name Camden Assembly, but for many gig-goers, musicians and promoters alike, something had been missing ever since the Barfly name disappeared
- [BENNI MURKS NAMES A TRACK AFTER THE BEST GOAL SCOTLAND'S SCORED IN A GENERATION](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/benni-murks-names-a-track-after-the-best-goal-scotlands-scored-in-a-generation/) - Back in April I stumbled into this video being filmed in Sighthill. Didn't know that's what it was. Camera on roller skates outside the chippy on a Thursday night, me getting food. Handed my spare chips round, dapped a couple folk up, wrote about it after. The video's out now. It's called "Scott McTominay." It
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- [THREE FLAGS AND A FALLING CYMBAL: DYLAN WILSON BRINGS THE GOTH AND THE FUN TO HOME BAR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/three-flags-and-a-falling-cymbal-dylan-wilson-brings-the-goth-and-the-fun-to-home-bar/) - LIVE REVIEW | DYLAN WILSON w/ Charlie Otter & Flame | HOME BAR, EDINBURGH | 18th June 2026 by Bryden Churchmichael There were three flags on the wall behind the stage. Palestine, the band's own DYLAN WILSON banner, and the Pride flag. You walk into a room like that and you already know what kind
- [ELECTRIC SIX RETURN TO EXETER'S PHOENIX | IN PICTURES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/electric-six-return-to-exeters-phoenix-in-pictures/) - PHOTO GALLERY | ELECTRIC SIX | EXETER PHOENIX, EXETER | 18th June 2026 by Ollie Hayman Electric Six are one of those bands everyone knows, but maybe haven't seen live. They're definitely well worth it though - and their hits don't go a miss either. 'Danger! High Voltage', Gay Bar' and 'Down At McDonaldz' were
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- [BLACK VEIL BRIDES RETURN TO LIVERPOOL FOR INTIMATE SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/black-veil-brides-return-to-liverpool-for-intimate-show/) - LIVE REVIEW | BLACK VEIL BRIDES | ARTS CLUB, LIVERPOOL | 16th June 2026 by Nora Toth Only last week, Black Veil Brides were playing on main (Apex) stage at Download Festival to a sea of eager fans and festival-goers. Not even the fact that it was a mid-day set could stop massive crowds from
- [CUPID STUNTS JUST GET BETTER EVERY TIME](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/cupid-stunts-just-get-better-every-time/) - PHOTO GALLERY | CUPID STUNTS | THE BUNGALOW, PAISLEY | 21st June 2026 by Mairi Lynch Cupid Stunts returned to Paisley's Bungalow on 21st June and once again proved why they’re one of my favourite and most exciting emerging bands on the local scene. Made up of Lewis Gordan (vocals/guitar), Roe Lowdon (bass), SJ Mellin
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- [DIVIL RELEASE A TESTAMENT TO LIFE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/divil-release-a-testament-to-life/) - EP REVIEW | DIVIL – DIVIL I by Rachel Puk Today, Dublin's up and coming band DIVIL release their debut EP DIVIL I. The band were childhood friends in Northside Dublin, who reconnected at the funeral of singer Danny Dempsey McMahon’s father. A month after the funeral, well-known bassist Conor Cusack was diagnosed with cancer. The
- [FIVE HUGE HEADLINERS SET FOR CRYSTAL PALACE PARK SERIES 2026](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/five-huge-headliners-set-for-crystal-palace-park-series-2026/) - Returning for another summer of outdoor live music, the Crystal Palace Park Series will once again transform one of South London’s most historic green spaces into a major concert destination. Running from 26 June to 4 July 2026, the series brings together indie favourites, punk legends, alternative icons, and arena-filling rock acts, with headline performances
- [SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE: EVEN THE MOTHS WERE DANCING](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sophie-ellis-bextor-at-hampton-court-palace-even-the-moths-were-dancing/) - LIVE REVIEW | SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR | HAMPTON COURT PALACE, RICHMOND | 20th June 2026 by KEVIN and JAMES O'SULLIVAN There can be few more picturesque settings to watch a concert than Hampton Court Palace on a warm summer evening. Long before Sophie Ellis-Bextor stepped onto the stage at 9pm, Hampton Court Palace was already buzzing.
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- [DOSS TURN UP THE HEAT AT LEITH CRICKET CLUB ON THEIR HOME TOUR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/doss-turn-up-the-heat-at-leith-cricket-club-on-their-home-tour/) - LIVE REVIEW & PHOTO GALLERY | DOSS w/ Nightcaller | LEITH CRICKET CLUB, EDINBURGH | 14th June 2026 by Bryden Churchmichael Doss are only touring Scotland this time round. That's what Sorley Mackay said from the stage at Leith Cricket Club between songs, before adding a few choice words about England I won't try to
- [MAC DEMARCO OPENS STRONG ON BRIXTON RESIDENCY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/mac-demarco-opens-strong-on-brixton-residency/) - LIVE REVIEW | MAC DEMARCO | O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON | 11th June 2026 by Miles Humphries Mac DeMarco kicked off his three-night O2 Brixton Academy residency with a relaxed, charming performance that felt both intimate and expansive. Despite the venue’s size, he maintained the laid-back personality that has made him such a beloved live
- [Jack Savoretti At The Royal Albert Hall: A Night Of Stories, Soul And Standing Ovations](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/jack-savoretti-at-the-royal-albert-hall-a-night-of-stories-soul-and-standing-ovations/) - LIVE REVIEW | JACK SAVORETTI w/ Audrey McGraw | ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON | 27th May 2026 by Kevin O'Sullivan Some artists suit certain venues. Some almost become part of them. Last night at the Royal Albert Hall, Jack Savoretti looked like somebody standing inside a dream he’d been carrying around for years. “This is
- [SCOTTISH HIP-HOP AND THE CRITICS WHO NEVER SHOWED UP](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/scottish-hip-hop-and-the-critics-who-never-showed-up/) - It was a Thursday night in Edinburgh's Sighthill Shopping Centre, in the scheme, and if I'm honest I'd been sitting about for weeks, numbing it, not really living. Head down, curtains shut, the usual. Then I nearly walked through someone's music video. Benni Murks filming in the street with his mates - a Sighthill rapper
- [WOLF ALICE TO DESCEND ON FINSBURY PARK FOR MASSIVE HOMECOMING SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/wolf-alice-to-descend-on-finsbury-park-for-massive-homecoming-show/) - Wolf Alice are headlining their biggest show to date in Finsbury Park this summer on Sunday 5th July. They are currently on a truly global tour that has taken them across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. Billed as a homecoming show, this Finsbury Park gig marks yet another highlight in an incredible
- [JASMIN JET AT THE VOODOO ROOMS: TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/jasmin-jet-at-the-voodoo-rooms-ten-years-in-the-making/) - LIVE REVIEW & PHOTO GALLERY | JASMIN JET w/ Florence Jack & Aidan Jones | THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH | 12th June 2026 by Bryden Churchmichael Halfway through Sweet Bliss, Jasmin Jet stops singing to do her makeup. "Do you mind if I just quickly touch up my lip liner, is that okay? I wouldn't
- [GET READY FOR WET LEG AT ALLY PALLY THIS SUMMER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/get-ready-for-wet-leg-at-ally-pally-this-summer/) - Wet Leg are returning to the UK for their largest ever headline shows, culminating with a massive outdoor spectacle in North London on Friday, 10th July. Hosted by Alexandra Palace as part of their outdoor Summer Season, this is sure to be one of the biggest gigs of the season. Wet Leg have been touring
- [PURE SHOWMANSHIP: TAKE THAT BRING SPECTACULAR 'CIRCUS LIVE' SHOW TO GLASGOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/pure-showmanship-take-that-bring-spectacular-circus-live-show-to-glasgow/) - LIVE REVIEW | TAKE THAT w/ The Script | HAMPDEN STADIUM, GLASGOW | 12th June 2026 by Ella Dowell At the weekend, my wee Nana and I spent our Friday night two-stepping with Take That, as part of their 2026 The Circus Live tour. Hampden Stadium hosted around 100,000 Take That fans over their two-day
- ["IT'S EXHAUSTING, IT'S BEAUTIFUL, BUT PRIMAVERA SOUND, I WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR"](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/its-exhausting-its-beautiful-but-primavera-sound-i-will-see-you-next-year/) - FESTIVAL REVIEW | PRIMAVERA SOUND 2026 | PARC DEL FORUM, BARCELONA | 3-7th June 2026 by Lucy Holden Somewhere on the outsides of Barcelona, a wildly different version of me is blasting Mac DeMarco, trying to shake off a hangover. The culprit? A DH2 Label party at Les Enfants, courtesy of Primavera à la Ciutat.
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- [ABBIE GORDON SHINES ON EFFORTLESSLY CATCHY NEW SINGLE 'BOTTLEMOUTH'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/abbie-gordon-shines-on-effortlessly-catchy-new-single-bottlemouth/) - SINGLE REVIEW | ABBIE GORDON - BOTTLEMOUTH by Myles Pearson Fresh off her release of' Out Of Wine', Abbie Gordon returns with her latest single'Bottlemouth'. It continues a run of releases which feel increasingly self-assured without losing her honesty. Hailing from Irvine, Scotland, Gordon has been building real momentum, earning support from BBC Introducing and
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- [ELBOW KICK OFF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CONCERT SERIES AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/elbow-kick-off-teenage-cancer-trust-concert-series-at-the-royal-albert-hall/) - Last night, elbow opened the legendary Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concert series with a debut performance at the venue, as curator Robert Smith arrived for London’s 2026 cultural highlight. From March 23-29, the headliners selected by The Cure legend also include Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage and Wolf Alice, as well as a night of Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites. The headline
- [ELBOW KICK OFF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CONCERT SERIES AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/elbow-kick-off-teenage-cancer-trust-concert-series-at-the-royal-albert-hall/) - Last night, elbow opened the legendary Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concert series with a debut performance at the venue, as curator Robert Smith arrived for London’s 2026 cultural highlight. From March 23-29, the headliners selected by The Cure legend also include Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage and Wolf Alice, as well as a night of Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites. The headline
- [WATERPARKS RETURN TO MANCHESTER WITH MUCH ANTICIPATED 'PROWLER TOUR'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/waterparks-return-to-manchester-with-much-anticipated-prowler-tour/) - PHOTO GALLERY | WATERPARKS | O2 RITZ, MANCHESTER | 18th March 2026 by Nora Toth Waterparks have returned to tour the UK for the first time since 2023, performing their latest 'PROWLER Tour'. This tour, as lead singer Awsten Knight said, is a tour filled with older songs, fan favourites and their greatest hits, before
- [NORTH LONDON'S GIFTHORSE GALLOP INTO A PACKED ELEPHANT'S HEAD TO CELEBRATE 'LOVE IS A LANDSLIDE'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/north-londons-gifthorse-gallop-into-a-packed-elephants-head-to-celebrate-love-is-a-landslide/) - North London's buzziest new quintet, GIFTHORSE, galloped into a packed Elephants Head on Friday night to celebrate the release of their empowering new breakup anthem, 'Love Is a Landslide'. Formed by the songwriting partnership of Naomi Mann (lead vocals) / Charlie Butler (guitar, backing vocals), twins Zak (drums) and Iggy (bass) and Hilton (synth), the
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- [A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT AT THE GARAGE: PENTIRE KICK OFF THEIR TOUR IN LONDON](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-full-circle-moment-at-the-garage-pentire-kick-off-their-tour-in-london/) - PHOTO GALLERY | PENTIRE | THE GARAGE, LONDON | 12th March 2026 by Maggie Zhu Kicking off the first night of their UK/Ireland tour on March 12, Pentire took to the stage at The Garage in a full circle moment. The band shared a memory with the crowd: two years ago, they were let into the venue to go
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- [ASHA BANKS DELIVERS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER IN GLASGOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/asha-banks-delivers-a-night-to-remember-in-glasgow/) - PHOTO GALLERY | ASHA BANKS | SWG3 WAREHOUSE, GLASGOW | 12th March 2026 by Hope Simmers Last week, Asha Banks transformed Glasgow's gritty SWG3 Warehouse into an intimate dreamlike chamber. Often landing under the "bedroom-pop" title, her live vocals proved she has a much more powerful range than her studio recordings suggest. Also known for
- [JOSHUA BURNSIDE PULLS EVERYTHING BACK ON NEW ALBUM 'IT'S NOT GOING TO BE OKAY'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/joshua-burnside-pulls-everything-back-on-new-album-its-not-going-to-be-okay/) - There has always been something slightly uneasy about the music of Joshua Burnside. Even on his more layered records, where electronics and off-kilter folk rhythms sat side by side, there was a feeling that the songs were circling around something he never quite said out loud. On It’s Not Going to be Okay, that restraint
- [ALT BLK ERA INTERVIEW: MUSIC, MOBO's, AND MAYHEM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/alt-blk-era-interview-music-mobos-and-mayhem/) - INTERVIEW | ALT BLK ERA by Gracie Erskine With the MOBO Awards fast approaching next week, Northern Exposure’s Gracie Erskine sat down with rising, genre curdling sibling duo, Alt Blk Era. The Nottingham sisters, Nairobi and Chaya, are facing their third nomination for Best Alternative Act. Despite taking home the crown last year, the pair are
- [WE'RE NOT SCARED OF ROBOTS SET FOR SCOTTISH TOUR RUN](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/were-not-scared-of-robots-set-for-scottish-tour-run/) - Blending a raw punk-rock aesthetic with a "give-em-everything" Scottish grit, We’re Not Scared of Robots promise to deliver a live experience that is as unapologetic as it is infectious. Fronted by Adam (vocals/guitar) and backed by the sonic powerhouse of Gordon (lead guitar), Spanky (bass/vocals), and Gaz (drums/vocals), the four-piece has crafted a signature sound
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- [STARTING RIOTS: MARTHA MAY & THE MONDAYS BRING SONIC ANARCHY TO GLASGOW IN LATEST SELL OUT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/starting-riots-martha-may-the-mondays-bring-sonic-anarchy-to-glasgow-in-latest-sell-out/) - LIVE REVIEW | MARTHA MAY & THE MONDAYS | SWG3 POETRY CLUB, GLASGOW | 7th March 2026 by Courteney Pearson Some gigs feel over rehearsed - Martha May & The Mondays clearly prefer the opposite. From the first notes it’s obvious this isn’t going to be a neat, polite indie set. I loved it. The
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- [EVERYBODY'S HEROES: STIFF LITTLE FINGERS STIR UP A STORM IN MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/everybodys-heroes-stiff-little-fingers-stir-up-a-storm-in-manchester/) - LIVE REVIEW | STIFF LITTLE FINGERS w/ The Meffs | MANCHESTER ACADEMY | 13th March 2026 by Craig Harston Nearly 50 years since the release of their seminal debut album, the incomparable 1979 album Inflammable Material, Stiff Little Fingers have still got it. Playing to a packed room in Manchester on a drizzly Friday night,
- [THE SNUTS SET LINCOLN ABLAZE ON FIRST NIGHT OF TOUR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-snuts-set-lincoln-ablaze-on-first-night-of-tour/) - PHOTO GALLERY | THE SNUTS | ENGINE SHED LINCOLN | 12th March 2026 by Ellen Anderson The Snuts kicked off their latest tour on Thursday night with a high-energy performance in Lincoln, turning up the volume at the Engine Shed. The band delivered a set packed with fan favourites, including their newest single 'Summer Rain'
- [MELANIE MARTINEZ ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LISTENING PARTY EVENTS FOR NEW ALBUM 'HADES'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/melanie-martinez-announces-exclusive-listening-party-events-for-new-album-hades/) - It is officially time to step into the next realm. Melanie Martinez has confirmed that her fourth studio album, HADES, will be released on March 27, 2026, via Atlantic Records. Pre-order here. This era marks a massive departure from the "Cry Baby" saga, introducing a new character and a "dystopian and utopian" concept. The rollout
- [THE DOLLYROTS LAMENT HOW SWEET AND SOUR LIFE CAN BE IN NEW SINGLE 'ATTENTION SPAN'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-dollyrots-lament-how-sweet-and-sour-life-can-be-in-new-single-attention-span/) - SINGLE REVIEW | THE DOLLYROTS - ATTENTION SPAN by Craig Harston Known for their brand of sugary pop punk, it's been two years since California based duo The Dollyrots put out their last album - the excellent Night Owls. Bassist and lead vocalist Kelly Ogden, guitarist and vocalist Luis Cabezas and touring drummer Simon Hancock
- ["WE'RE JUST BIG SMELLY MOSHERS" THE SCRATCH RECLAIM THE HEAVY ON NEW ALBUM 'PULL LIKE A DOG'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-scratch/) - "I think the metal has well and truly crept back in at this point". (Connor 'Dock' Dockerty - The Scratch)
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- [LAMBRINI GIRLS RAGE AND SURPRISE ON THEIR DEBUT LP, 'WHO LET THE DOGS OUT'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/lambrini-girls-rage-and-surprise-on-their-debut-lp-who-let-the-dogs-out/) - ALBUM REVIEW | LAMBRINI GIRLS - WHO LET THE DOGS OUT by Morris Shamah Lambrini Girls are Phoebe Bunny (vocals/guitar) and Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez (bass), and they are a noise-punk duo from Brighton, England. If you haven’t heard of them yet, it’s not for lack of trying - they’ve been touring incessantly over the past few
- [LAMBRINI GIRLS RAISE COMPLETE CHAOS WITH INTIMATE LONDON HEADLINE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/lambrini-girls-raise-complete-chaos-with-intimate-london-headline/) - LIVE REVIEW | LAMBRINI GIRLS - LONDON SCALA 13/06 by Morris Shamah Lambrini Girls took the stage at Scala at approximately ten minutes to 10pm on Thursday night, and immediately channeled chaos, coming out spraying beer and, of course, Lambrini over the sold-out crowd. I predicted it would only take three songs for frontperson and
- [A 'SIREN' CALL FROM GLASGOW: KEO MARK THEIR TERRITORY AS "ONES TO WATCH" ON THE NEW MUSIC SCENE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/keo-glasgow-headline/) - PHOTO GALLERY | KEO w/ Bleech9:3 | SWG3 GALVANIZERS, GLASGOW | 8th March 2026 by Becca Kilpatrick In just five months since their last Glasgow outing, KEO have returned to find themselves already too big for their original boots. In a move that marks their arrival as a major force on the new indie scene,
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- [UNSHACKLED AND UNFILTERED: JACK COCHRANE ON THE SNUTS NEW CHAPTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/unshackled-and-unfiltered-jack-cochrane-on-the-snuts-new-chapter/) - INTERVIEW | THE SNUTS - JACK COCHRANE by Anne Kelly After three consecutive albums and a relentless touring cycle that propelled them to the top of the UK charts, West Lothian’s The Snuts are gearing up for their next chapter. With a fresh tour kicking off this week and a new record promised for 2026,
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- [BAD SUNS ARE BACK! AMERICAN ROCKERS MAKE A WELCOME CAMDEN RETURN AFTER SIX YEAR ABSENCE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/bad-suns-are-back-american-rockers-make-a-welcome-camden-return-after-six-year-absence/) - LIVE REVIEW | BAD SUNS w/ Tally Spear, SOAP | ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON | 5th March 2026 by Kevin O'Sullivan Six years is a long time in music. Trends shift, audiences move on, and bands sometimes fade quietly into the background. Judging by the reception inside Camden’s Electric Ballroom on Thursday night, however, Bad Suns
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- [DEA MATRONA ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW ALBUM 'HATE THAT I CARE'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/dea-matrona-announce-brand-new-album-hate-that-i-care/) - Irish rock powerhouse Dea Matrona return stronger and more assured, announcing their second studio album Hate That I Care and unleashing its electrifying title track today. Recorded, produced and written entirely by the band, the album marks a bold and self-assured step forward for Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe. Leaning further into alt-rock, Hate That I
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- [SEXY, STYLISH AND SCUNTY: CMAT BRINGS THE HEAT TO GLASGOW'S BARROWLAND BALLROOM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sexy-stylish-and-scunty-cmat-brings-the-heat-to-glasgows-barrowland-ballroom/) - LIVE REVIEW | CMAT w/ Katie J Pearson | Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow | 2nd March 2026 by Anne Kelly "I’m a writer..." The unmistakable voice of CMAT fills the Barrowland Ballroom, met instantly by a roar of noise that quickly shifts to confusion. The energy pivots from the main stage - where the "Very Sexy
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- ["GLASGOW - I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU!" ALESSI ROSE BRINGS 'VOYEUR' TO THE O2 ACADEMY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/glasgow-i-have-a-crush-on-you-alessi-rose-brings-voyeur-to-the-o2-academy/) - LIVE REVIEW | ALESSI ROSE w/ Déyyess | O2 ACADEMY, GLASGOW | 30th November 2025 by Anne Kelly Having supported global superstars such as Dua Lipa and Tate McCrae this year, blossoming alt-pop star Alessi Rose has had her fair share of big stages to fill, yet nothing quite compares to headlining your own show.
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- [CALLING MANCHESTERS HOPELESS ROMANTICS - WILL LINLEY RETURNS TO THE UK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/calling-manchesters-hopeless-romantics-will-linley-returns-to-the-uk/) - PHOTO GALLERY | WILL LINLEY | GORILLA, MANCHESTER | 3rd November 2025 by Jenna Laband
- [HARD LIFE SHOW THEIR SCOTTISH LOVE WITH HUGE SWG3 HEADLINE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/hard-life-show-their-scottish-love-with-huge-swg3-headline/) - PHOTO GALLERY | HARD LIFE | SWG3 GALVANISERS, GLASGOW | 4th November 2025 by Rebecca Kilpatrick On Tuesday, Leicesterian band Hard Life brought their latest tour to Glasgow's very own SWG3 Galvanisers. Opening their set with our national anthem, Flower of Scotland, the band solidified their adornment for the Scots. They burst onto the stage
- [A SEDUCTIVE GOTHIC CABARET | LUVCAT LIVE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-seductive-gothic-cabaret-luvcat-live/) - PHOTO GALLERY | LUVCAT | SWG3 TV STUDIO, GLASGOW | 6th November 2025 by Ainsley Taylor Last night Luvcat (Sophie Morgan) turned Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio into a seductive Gothic cabaret, all in the name of her delectably devious debut album Vicious Delicious. Released on Halloween and hitting the Official UK Album Charts top 40,
- [GLASGOW BAND CLAIM COVETED SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/glasgow-band-claim-coveted-scottish-album-of-the-year-award/) - Kai Reesu’s ‘KOMPROMAT vol.i’ was tonight announced as winner of The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, as the country’s national music prize Ceremony took place in Dundee’s Caird Hall for the first time. Kai Reesu took home the £20,000 first prize, bespoke trophy and coveted title ahead of the shortlist including Kathryn Joseph,
- [DOWNLOAD 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT- LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES & LINKIN PARK TO HEADLINE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/download-2026-lineup-announcement-limp-bizkit-guns-n-roses-linkin-park-to-headline/) - On the 3rd of November, Download Festival announced their lineup for the amazing weekend in June 2026. Headliners confirmed for the festival are Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses and Linkin Park, Emily Armstrong (Linkin Park's new lead singer) making history as they have become the first female-fronted band to headlined since its launch in 2003.
- [BORN FOR THE STAGE: JAMES MARRIOTT SHARES THE LOVE IN GLASGOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/born-for-the-stage-james-marriott-shares-the-love-in-glasgow/) - LIVE REVIEW | JAMES MARRIOTT w/ Calum Bowie, Esme Emerson | BARROWLAND BALLROOM, GLASGOW | 4th November 2025 by Mairi Lynch Headlining a SOLD OUT Glasgow Barrowlands last night, James Marriott delivered a captivating and high-energy set that proved just how far he’s come since his first gig in the Scottish city at King Tuts
- [THE SCRATCH ARE BACK! BRAND NEW ALBUM 'PULL LIKE A DOG' ANNOUNCED FOR 2026](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-scratch-are-back-brand-new-album-pull-like-a-dog-announced-for-2026/) - Dublin's The Scratch are back! And they are louder than ever with the news of their brand new album, ‘Pull Like A Dog’, set from release on 13th March 2026. Written in Hellfire Studio in Dublin with engineer Thomas Donoghue and producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy (Lankum, Black Midi, caroline), ‘Pull Like A Dog’ marks a brand new
- [PENDULUM TEAR UP BRISTOL WITH 'INERTIA'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/pendulum-tear-up-bristol-with-inertia/) - PHOTO GALLERY | PENDULUM w/ Alt Blk Era | PROSPECT BUILDING, BRISTOL | 3rd November 2025 by Ollie Hayman After 15 years without release, Pendulum returned to Bristol's Prospect Building, replaying fan favourites and showcasing newer hits. With the incredible sister duo of Alt Blk Era in support, it was sure to be a night
- [KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD RAVE SET IS A WILD EXPLOSION OF EXPERIMENTATION](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/king-gizzard-the-lizard-wizard-rave-set-is-a-wild-explosion-of-experimentation/) - LIVE REVIEW | KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD 'RAVE' SET | ELECTRIC BRIXTON 1st November 2025 by Morris Shamah Australian experimental psych-prog-rock-metal sextet King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard returned to London this month with a trio of unique shows - two 'rave' sets at Electric Brixton, and an orchestra show at Royal Albert
- [LEWIS CAPALDI, SIMON NEIL AND RICHARD ASHCROFT AMONGST LATEST NAMES TO BE HONOURED AT SCOTTISH MUSIC AWARDS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/lewis-capaldi-simon-neil-and-richard-ashcroft-amongst-latest-names-to-be-honoured-at-scottish-music-awards/) - With just a few days to go until the sold-out 2025 GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins at Barrowland Ballroom, the prestigious annual event has announced its latest winners. Keith McIvor, Lewis Capaldi, Richard Ashcroft, Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro, KILIMANJARO and Moira McKenzie will join the previously
- [SPINE-TINGLING: THE ROYSTON CLUB BRING THEIR NEW RECORD TO SHEFFIELD](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/spine-tingling-the-royston-club-bring-their-new-record-to-sheffield/) - LIVE REVIEW | THE ROYSTON CLUB w/ Permanent (Joy), Feet | THE OCTAGON, SHEFFIELD | 1st November 2025 by Isobel O'Mahony The Royston Club have been steady uprisers on the indie scene since 2019, and their newest, brilliant record Songs for the Spine only cemented their high standing in a booming, and often overwhelming genre.
- [GYPSY PUNK COMES TO GLASGOW AS GOGOL BORDELLO LAND IN SCOTLAND](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/gypsy-punk-comes-to-glasgow-as-gogol-bordello-land-in-scotland/) - PHOTO GALLERY | GOGOL BORDELLO w/ Split Dogs, Puzzled Panther | SWG3 GALVANIZERS, GLASGOW | October 28th 2025 by Hope Simmers Last Tuesday saw a full blown, chaos driven, gypsy-punk street party come to Glasgow's SWG3, as Gogol Bordello hit Scotland as part of their recent European tour. From the moment frontman Eugene Hütz and
- [SPIRITS HIGH ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT: ADMT AND FRIENDS SHINE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/spirits-high-on-halloween-night-admt-and-friends-shine/) - LIVE REVIEW | ADMT w/ Ansley Williams and Liv Harland | DINGWALLS, LONDON 31st October 2025 by Kevin O'Sullivan It was a rainy Halloween night in Camden, the kind that leaves the streets shining under the glow of pub lights. Inside Dingwalls, coats were hung, pints were poured, and a friendly, expectant atmosphere settled in. This
- [GLASGOW BANDS SET TO HEADLINE DRYGATE'S THE BREWERY PROJECT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/glasgow-bands-set-to-headline-drygates-the-brewery-project/) - This month, both RESISTER and Cloud House return to Glasgow for their biggest headline shows as part of B12 Entertainment's The Brewery Project. Taking place at the city's Drygate on Friday 7th and 14 November respectively, The Brewery Project will see some of Scotland's most exciting new bands come together for a night or unmissable
- [GUSTAFFSON DANCES TO THE ALGORITHM WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/gustaffson-dances-to-the-algorithm-with-brand-new-single/) - SINGLE REVIEW | GUSTAFFSON - DANCE TO THE ALGORITHM by Anne Kelly Gustaffson are back again with their brand new dance floor filling release this Halloween weekend asking us to 'Dance To The Algorithm'. The collective project formed by actor turned musician Andrew Gower (Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row) and James Webster (guitarist and
- [JOSH GROBAN TURNS UNION CHAPEL INTO A CATHEDRAL OF SOUND](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/josh-groban-turns-union-chapel-into-a-cathedral-of-sound/) - LIVE REVIEW | JOSH GROBAN | UNION CHAPEL, LONDON | 1st November 2025 by Kevin O'Sullivan There are queues, and then there are pilgrimages. Last night, Union Chapel saw one of the longest lines in its history, stretching down Compton Terrace as nine hundred fans waited to witness Josh Groban in the flesh. Tickets vanished
- [SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL 2026 REVEAL FURTHER BANDS FOR THE FULL 20th ANNIVERSARY LINE UP!](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/slam-dunk-festival-2026-reveal-further-bands-for-the-full-20th-anniversary-line-up/) - by Craig Harston In a surprising move, the Slam Dunk Festival organisers treated those planning to attend to the complete line-up this Halloween – with a little something for everyone, there are no tricks here! Joining an already pretty stacked and eclectic roster that announced back in September – including A, Allister, Broadside, Bury Tomorrow,
- [NBHD WEEKENDER 2026 ANNOUNCES STELLAR LINE-UP FOR VICTORIA PARK RETURN](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/nbhd-weekender-2026-announces-stellar-line-up-for-victoria-park-return/) - Today, fan-favourite festival NBHD Weekender has announced a stellar line-up for its return to Victoria Park in 2026. Following the success of the festival’s comeback this year, a line-up as impressive as the last is hard to beat. Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 will feature Richard Ashcroft and Blossoms as its headline acts. During the beloved event
- [SAM RYDER'S ROAD TO WEMBLEY HITS EXETER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sam-ryders-road-to-wembley-hits-exeter/) - PHOTO GALLERY | SAM RYDER | EXETER CAVERN | 22nd October 2025 by Ollie Hayman Last week, Sam Ryder hit Exeter's Cavern for two incredibly intimate shows shortly before he plays a massive gig at Wembley Arena. The shows were part of the launch of Ryder's brand new album Heartlands, which was released just days
- [OHIO'S CAAMP RETURN TO GLASGOW WITH LATEST ALBUM 'COPPER CHANGES COLOUR'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ohios-caamp-return-to-glasgow-with-latest-album-copper-changes-colour/) - PHOTO GALLERY | CAAMP | SWG3 GALVANIZERS 26th October 2025 by Rebecca Kilpatrick Last week, Ohio based alt-folk band Caamp kicked off the UK leg of their Copper Changes Colour Europe 2025 Tour at Glasgow's SWG3 Galvanizers, performing tracks from their latest album of the same name. Over 3 years since filling up landmark UK
- [BEN ELLIS' LOVE STAYS ON TOUR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ben-ellis-love-stays-on-tour/) - LIVE REVIEW | BEN ELLIS | Academy 3, Manchester 28th October 2025 by Jenna Laband DOLDER Opening the night with the twin duo Dolder. After releasing their first single just a few weeks ago, Dolder have supported Ben throughout his entire UK leg. Despite being new to the music scene, with many unreleased tracks, fans
- [I KNOW WHAT I WANT: SYDNEY ROSE LIGHTS UP GLASGOW'S SAINT LUKES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/i-know-what-i-want-sydney-rose-lights-up-glasgows-saint-lukes/) - PHOTO GALLERY | SYDNEY ROSE | SAINT LUKES, GLASGOW 27th October 2025 by Amanda MacEachen American singer-songwriter Sydney Rose played the iconic Glasgow venue Saint Lukes on the night of 27th October as part of her "i know what i want" tour. Fans crowded the venue dressed in flowy white skirts and flower crowns showing
- [BENSON BOONE ON 'AMERICAN HEART' TOUR PERFORMS AT A SOLD OUT CO-OP LIVE ARENA](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/benson-boone-on-american-heart-tour-performs-at-a-sold-out-co-op-live-arena/) - Two sold-out nights in a row, Benson Boone put on a show at the Co-op Live in Manchester; the intricate stage designs, multiple outfit changes and crowd interactions created such a captivating show for every single member of the audience. I had the absolute pleasure of being able to watch Night 2 of these two
- [DASH THE HENGE: WHERE GENRES COLLIDE AND COMMUNITY THRIVES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/dash-the-henge-where-genres-collide-and-community-thrives/) - In the heart of South London, where DIY spaces are under constant pressure, Dash The Henge has carved out a defiantly independent home for outsider art. More than just a record shop, it’s a hub for live music, exhibitions, book launches, and community connection. We sat down with the team to talk about their ethos,
- [INDIE-ROCK FRONTRUNNERS SWIM SCHOOL STUN WITH THEIR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/indie-rock-frontrunners-swim-school-stun-with-their-highly-anticipated-debut-album/) - It’s news to no one in the indie scene that daring, dynamic indie-rock sensations Swim School have been ones to watch for a while, not only in their homescape of Edinburgh, but across the whole of the UK. With their insane instrumentals, irrefutable style, and irresistible rockstar-revival image, members Alice Johnson, Billy McMahon, Lewis Bunting
- [GHOSTWOMAN BRING THEIR NO PHONE BILLED SHOW TO MANCHESTER’S YES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ghostwoman-bring-their-no-phone-billed-show-to-manchesters-yes/) - PHOTO GALLERY | GHOSTWOMAN | YES MANCHESTER | 29th October 2025 by Lucy McLachlan Psych grunge duo Ghostwoman return to Yes, Manchester following the recent release of their 4th album Welcome to the Civilized World. Which turns the dreamy psych from their first two albums into a much heavier moody beast of a sound. Ghostwoman
- [THE SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD REVEAL HANDCRAFTED PRIZE WITH JUST ONE WEEK TO CEREMONY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-scottish-album-of-the-year-award-reveal-handcrafted-prize-with-just-one-week-to-ceremony/) - With just one week to go until The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award announces 2025’s winner, Scotland’s national music prize has revealed a first look at this year's prizes – handcrafted by local Dundee makers No Comply, and made completely from discarded skateboard decks and reclaimed hardwood. As the UK’s first and only UNESCO City of
- [REMEMBER MONDAY BRING HAPPINESS AND HARMONIES TO GLASGOW'S SWG3](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/remember-monday-bring-happiness-and-harmonies-to-glasgows-swg3/) - PHOTO GALLERY | REMEMBER MONDAY | SWG3 WAREHOUSE| 28th October 2025 by Ainsley Taylor This week, Eurovision finalists Remember Monday brought their angelic harmonies to Glasgow's West End with a full house performance at SWG3 Warehouse. Teasing earlier this month that 2026 is set to be another huge year for the girls, the ethereal trio
- [THE AMAZONS LAUNCH UK TOUR IN BRISTOL WITH STYLE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-amazons-launch-uk-tour-in-bristol-with-style/) - PHOTO GALLERY | THE AMAZONS w/ Overpass | BRISTOL ELECTRIC | 21st October 2025 by Ollie Hayman It may have been a chilly Tuesday night, but in the heart of Cabot Circus, Bristol's recently revamped Electric was just getting warm. Supported by Overpass, The Amazons began a long-awaited UK tour. After the success of their
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- [LILY ALLEN'S EMOTIONAL AUTOPSY OF LOVE, LOSS AND MIDLIFE RECKONING](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/lily-allens-emotional-autopsy-of-love-loss-and-midlife-reckoning/) - Lily Allen’s new offering, ‘West End Girl,’ is an album that is, by no means, a simple break-up collection. Rather, it’s a psychoanalytic unearthing. This album came from Lily Allen’s heartache, only a mere ten days after the end of her marriage, ensuring that it carries that level of pain, angst, and emotion that Lily
- [AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ARE MAGIC IN MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/amyl-and-the-sniffers-are-magic-manchester-live-review/) - LIVE REVIEW | AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS | O2 VICTORIA WAREHOUSE, MANCHESTER | 22nd October 2025 by Rachel Puk Amyl and the Sniffers are a punk riddled tornado of energy and sonic genius. I had the pleasure of attending their one night only show at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. The band had no
- [NORTHERN EXPOSURE LIVE MAKE'S ITS GRAND GLASGOW DEBUT](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/northern-exposure-live-makes-its-grand-scottish-debut/) - LIVE REVIEW | NORTHERN EXPOSURE LIVE w/ Aim for Two, Day Drunk, Julia's Bureau & medb | CLASSIC GRAND, GLASGOW | 17th October 2025 by Anne Kelly Earlier this month, Northern Exposure joined forces with Glasgow grassroots promoter B12 Entertainment to deliver a specially curated line-up of some of our favourite upcoming artists on the
- [KEO PROVE THEY ARE "CONFIDENT, SELF ASSURED AND WELL POSITIONED" FOR BIGGER THINGS TO COME](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/keo-prove-they-are-confident-self-assured-and-well-positioned-for-bigger-things-to-come/) - Catch our gallery from KEO's Birmingham show.
- [TAMINO STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT IN MANCHESTER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tamino-steals-the-spotlight-in-manchester/) - PHOTO GALLERY| TAMINO w/ Searows | NEW CENTURY, MANCHESTER | 19th October 2025 by Abi Chilton Last weekend we headed along to New Century in Manchester, to capture the amazingly talented Belgian indie-alternative artist Tamino, who has been out performing his newly released 2025 album Every Dawn's A Mountain across his EU/UK tour. Inspired by
- [5 ARTISTS I DISCOVERED ON MY GRASSROOTS RADIO SHOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/5-artists-i-discovered-on-my-grassroots-radio-show/) - Ella Jay on CFM106.8. A few weeks ago, I put a post up on all my social media urging up-and-coming grassroots artists to get in contact for radio play. After a couple hours of: “wouldn’t it be a riddy if nobody replied” - the e-mails started coming in, much to my relief. I watched my
- [THE CLAUSE SHOW VULNERABILITY IN "VICTIM OF A CASUAL THING"](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-clause-show-vulnerability-in-victim-of-a-casual-thing/) - ALBUM REVIEW | THE CLAUSE - "VICTIM OF A CASUAL THING" by Morgan Hermiston Eight years after the release of their first single, 'Sixteen', Birmingham quartet The Clause make their momentous return to the mainstream music scene with their debut record, 'Victim Of A Casual Thing'. The production takes listeners on a journey through each
- [THOSE DAMN CROWS DEFINE ROCK 'N' ROLL IN GLASGOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/those-damn-crows-define-rock-n-roll-in-glasgow/) - PHOTO GALLERY | THOSE DAMN CROWS | SWG3 GALVANIZERS, GLASGOW | 21st October 2025 by Ainsley Taylor Those Damn Crows are one of those live bands that remind us that rock n' roll is still very much alive, breathing and absolutely thriving! Off the back of their chart topping No.1 album God Shaped Hole in
- [NEWDAD BRING INDIE-SHOEGAZE HAZE TO GLASGOW'S SWG3](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/newdad-bring-indie-shoegaze-haze-to-glasgows-swg3/) - PHOTO GALLERY | NEWDAD | SWG3 TV STUDIO, GLASGOW | 20th October 2025 by Ainsley Taylor On Monday night, Ireland's Newdad solidified their status as modern masters of moody indie-shoegaze during a compelling performance at Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio . The show highlighted the Galway quartet's second album Alter, released to critical acclaim in September,
- [EUROVISION, CIAN DUCROT AND DREAM LINE-UPS: ARE REMEMBER MONDAY READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/eurovision-cian-ducrot-and-dream-line-ups-are-remember-monday-ready-to-take-the-next-step/) - INTERVIEW | REMEMBER MONDAY by Anne Kelly From making it to the knockout stages of The Voice UK to the finals of Eurovision 2025, Hampshire's Remember Monday are continuing on their quest to be the UK's biggest girl group of the moment. Coming 19th (out of 26) in the overall Eurovision contest rankings, the band
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- [OCIE ELLIOTT PREPARE FOR NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR DATES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ocie-elliott-prepare-for-new-album-and-uk-tour-dates/) - Canadian indie-folk duo Ocie Elliott (Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy) are heading out on tour across the UK later this autumn, promising audiences an evening of their signature intimate, acoustic sound and breathtaking harmonies. The tour will follow the release of the pairs brand new album Bungalow, released this Friday 24th October. With their acoustic
- [DUBLIN'S ALLIE SHERLOCK TO KICK OFF UK TOUR THIS WEEK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/dublins-allie-sherlock-to-kick-off-uk-tour-this-week/) - Fresh off the release of her brand new single 'I Don't Need Saving', Irish singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock brings her distinctive voice and compelling stage presence to the UK for her upcoming Damage Control Tour headline tour! The young artist, who rose to global fame through her viral busking videos on the streets of Dublin and
- [FROM FALKIRK WITH HEART: BROGEAL'S TUESDAY PAPER CLUB MARKS A NEW ERA](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/from-falkirk-with-heart-brogeals-tuesday-paper-club-marks-a-new-era/) - ALBUM REVIEW | BROGEAL - TUESDAY PAPER CLUB by Anne Kelly “The thing about our music is that it transcends all age groups,” shares Brògeal's Daniel Harkins. “You’ve got 14-year-old boys with their mums, they’re all going mental, you've got old punks, middle-aged women, young adults, old people, everybody's digging it, you know?” I'll be
- [SEQUINS, ATTITUDE AND RAZOR-SHARP CHOREOGRAPHY: SELF ESTEEM SHINES IN BRIGHTON](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sequins-attitude-and-razor-sharp-choreography-self-esteem-shines-in-brighton/) - LIVE REVIEW|SELF ESTEEM w/ Nadine Shah, Moonchild Sanelly | BRIGHTON CENTRE | 17th October 2025 by Kevin O'Sullivan This was, without question, one of the highlight gigs of an outstanding year for me. From the moment I pressed play on A Complicated Woman during the drive to Brighton, I knew I was in for something special—and the
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- [MILES KANE GEARS UP FOR ROUTE 66 WITH GLAM ROCK INFUSED RECORD "SUNLIGHT IN THE SHADOWS"](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/miles-kane-gears-up-for-route-66-with-glam-rock-infused-record-sunlight-in-the-shadows/) - ALBUM REVIEW | MILES KANE - SUNLIGHT IN THE SHADOWS By Michaela Roper With almost two decades of well-revered industry experience under his belt, there’s no denying that Miles Kane’s crooning twelve-track project ‘Sunlight In The Shadows’ has been crafted as a sprawling, cumulative tale that pays homage to the singer-songwriter’s stellar career as the
- [A GENRE-BENDING MUSICAL OPERA | THE LAST DINNER PARTY RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-genre-bending-musical-opera-the-last-dinner-party-return-with-new-album/) - ALBUM REVIEW | FROM THE PYRE - THE LAST DINNER PARTY By Keira Knox The triumphant arrival of The Last Dinner Party revived the feminine urge to achieve success and glory in a field dominated by the male presence. A record that transcended the confines of whimsical indie sounds, the band's debut album, titled 'Prelude
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- [IRELAND INVESTS IN CULTURE, THE UK PERFORMS SILENCE - Not just talk about it. Not just tweeting about it. Actually doing it.](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ireland-invests-in-culture-the-uk-performs-silence/) - It was no shock to me in the slightest, but on October 7th, as part of their 2026 budget, Ireland has made a bold and refreshing decision that is going to change hundreds of creative people's lives. It’s going to actually pay artists to live and create. The 2026 budget allocated €1.51 billion to the
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- [‘LET THE MUSIC (TAKE CONTROL)’: 90s BRIT-FAVES THE FARM REEMERGE WITH FIRST ALBUM RELEASE IN THREE DECADES](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/let-the-music-take-control-90s-brit-faves-the-farm-reemerge-with-first-album-release-in-three-decades/) - 90s disco babies - this one’s for you. It’s been a long time coming for much-loved Liverpudlian dance-pop band The Farm, who found their fame in the rave-rampant 90s and have since been sporadically releasing music here, there and everywhere. But they’ve been sitting on their biggest release since 1994 for a while: their highly
- [“50 YEARS YOUNG. 20 YEARS LOUD. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT" | KT TUNSTALL LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/50-years-young-20-years-loud-one-unforgettable-night-kt-tunstall-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall/) - KT Tunstall turned 50 and threw the kind of party that could level buildings. Celebrating both her milestone birthday and the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Eye to the Telescope, the Scottish singer-songwriter took over London’s Royal Albert Hall for a night of wild joy, warm memories, and wall-shaking surprises. Forget your typical anniversary show
- ["TWEENS, QUEENS, AND EVERY INBETWEEN"| CHARLI XCX BRINGS BRAT TO BARCELONA](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tweens-queens-and-every-inbetween-charli-xcx-brings-brat-to-barcelona/) - Another June rolls in like a synth swell, and once again, Parc del Fòrum – part museum, part postmodern sci-fi port – morphs into Europe’s most kaleidoscopic playground. A record breaking 239,000 souls descended on Barcelona’s waterfront for Primavera Sound, and whether you came for the music, or the message, you left transformed. This was
- [CHAPPELL ROAN, FONTAINES D.C. AND CENTRAL CEE BRING PRIMAVERA 2025 TO A SPECTACULAR CLOSE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/chappell-roan-fontaines-d-c-and-central-cee-bring-primavera-2025-to-a-spectacular-close/) - Saturday arrived quicker than expected, it brought with it one of the most powerful artist line-ups of the weekend — both sonically and politically. The final and arguably most anticipated 'Powerpuff Girl'of Primavera, Chappell Roan, was set to headline. In her own words, she had “come out of retirement to headline Primavera,” and honestly, thank
- [SABRINA CARPENTER AND GIRL POWER CHAMPIONS ON PRIMAVERA DAY TWO](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sabrina-carpenter-and-girl-power-champions-on-primavera-day-two/) - Friday afternoon rolled in with aching legs, lukewarm sangria, and the set I’d been counting down to: Wolf Alice, swooping in last-minute after Clairo (surprise surprise) dropped out. And honestly? Upgrade. Back from a brief hiatus, they hit Primavera like they’d never left. WOLF ALICE Golden hour at the Estrella Damm stage is the festival’s
- [KEYAN SHREDDING RIFFS IN BERGY BANDROOM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/keyan-shredding-riffs-in-bergy-bandroom/) - KEYAN HOUSHMAND w/ SEBASTISIDE and AURATEQUE | BERGY BANDROOM, MELBOURNE by Alira Fratantaro Keyan wrapped up his debut headline The Kinetic Tour with a high energy, impassioned set at the Bergy Bandroom, in Naarm/Melbourne on 15th June. This was the final stop of a 3 show run after Brisbane and Sydney earlier in the week.
- [If You’re Thinking of Sharing Your Story](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/if-youre-thinking-of-sharing-your-story/) - Themes of sexual harassment/verbal abuse/mistreatment. If these themes feel heavy today please proceed with care and caution. We want to start by saying thank you. If you’re here, reading this, it means you’re considering sharing something that may have cost you peace, safety, or dignity. That’s not a small thing. We don’t take it lightly.
- [PULP BRING THE HOUSE DOWN IN MANCHESTER WITH TOUR FINALE MASTERCLASS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/pulp-bring-the-house-down-in-manchester-with-tour-finale-masterclass/) - Pulp were the eccentric, seductive voice of the 90s, and even three decades on, while today’s charts are often stuffed with samey pop and backflipping Benson Boones, the band still radiates their signature spark. On Saturday night, Sheffield’s shining beacon of Britpop wrapped their tour in Manchester with one of the sweatiest, most electrifying gigs
- [LIVE LIFE OUT LOUD THIS SUMMER WITH NEW YORK PUNKS HALF DIZZY](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/live-life-out-loud-this-summer-with-new-york-punks-half-dizzy/) - SINGLE REVIEW | HALF DIZZY - TURN THIS UP by Craig Harston Half Dizzy have been doing the rounds for a few years now and have made quite a bit of a name for themselves within the New York punk rock scene. Delivering gritty and stripped back punk rock songs, the Long Island five piece
- [NEEDLE ATTACKS AND VIOLENCE TAINT FRANCE’S FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE CELEBRATIONS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/needle-attacks-and-violence-taint-frances-fete-de-la-musique-celebrations/) - Festivals are meant to be full of music, harmony, and culture but on June the 22nd, Fête de la Musique became a night of terror throughout France, when dozens of concertgoers were jabbed with needles during the course of the nation's Fête de la Musique celebrations. At least 145 victims were found needing assistance of
- [SUNDERLAND TRIO PRIMAVERAS SHARE BRAND NEW SINGLE 'BETWEEN LINES'](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/primaveras/) - SINGLE REVIEW | PRIMAVERAS - BETWEEN THE LINES by Emma Carrington Sunderland trio Primaveras new single 'Between Lines', released June 21st, is a prime example of what "indie rock" has boiled down to in the past few years. Their first single since the release of their debut EP Taboo in late 2023, 'Between Lines' falls
- [MUSCLE, MEMORY AND MAGIC | STING AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/muscle-memory-and-magic-sting-at-westonbirt-arboretum/) - LIVE REVIEW | STING w/ Sophie Grey, Imelda May | WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM, FORESTRY ENGLAND LIVE 18th June 2025 by Kevin O'Sullivan There are few places better suited to live music than Westonbirt Arboretum. With its sweeping glades, cathedral-like tree canopies and golden evening light filtering through the leaves, it’s a setting that makes everything feel just
- [KROOKED TONGUE’S SUN-SOAKED NEW SINGLE ‘YOU DON’T NEED A SUN TAN’ IS BRIT-POP BRILLIANCE RE-EMERGING](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/krooked-tongues-sun-soaked-new-single-you-dont-need-a-sun-tan-is-brit-pop-brilliance-re-emerging/) - Pub summer, anyone?
- [PROLIFIC CALIFORNIAN ROCKERS 'OSEES' HIT MANCHESTER ON UK TOUR](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/prolific-californian-rockers-osees-hit-manchester-on-uk-tour/) - PHOTO GALLERY | OSEES | MANCHESTER O2 RITZ 16th June 2025 by Lucy McLachlan This week the Californian rock band Osees set off on their much anticipated UK tour. Boasting an impressive legacy, with nearly three decades of experience in the music industry and an astonishing 28 album catalogue in their name. Their most recent
- [MILES KANE RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM NEWS](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/miles-kane-returns-with-brand-new-single-and-album-news/) - Miles Kane is back with new album Sunlight In The Shadows. The record comes October 17th on Easy Eye Sound. Alongside the announcement sees the release of his guitar driven new single ‘Love Is Cruel.'Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Sunlight In The Shadows is 12 tracks of psyche infused rock n roll. “All roads, over 20
- [FLORIST BRING LATEST ALBUM 'JELLYWISH' TO THE UK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/florist-bring-latest-album-jellywish-to-the-uk/) - PHOTO GALLERY | FLORIST | LONDON UNION CHAPEL 16th June 2025 by Maggie Zhu Following the release of their latest album Jellywish, this week New York indie minimalists, Florist, have made a grand return to the UK, beginning with an breathtakingly intimate appearance at London's Union Chapel. Released in April, Jellywish was the fifth studio
- [STANDING WITH KNEECAP: WHY TODAY MATTERS & WHY 20TH AUGUST MUST BE BIGGER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/standing-with-kneecap-why-today-matters-why-20th-august-must-be-bigger/) - Today, the world saw what solidarity looks like. Hundreds gathered outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court as Kneecap’s Mo Chara faced politically charged accusations, an attempt to silence voices that refuse to back down. Among the crowd? Paul Weller, a legend who understands that music has always been a force for resistance. But here’s the truth: we
- [WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NEW EP IS QUINTESSENTIALLY ALEX SPENCER](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/where-do-we-go-from-here-new-ep-is-quintessentially-alex-spencer/) - EP REVIEW | ALEX SPENCER - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? by Isobel O'Mahony Mancunian wunderkind Alex Spencer returns from his Spring UK Tour with new EP Where Do We Go From Here? Spencer’s ear for production is brilliant for so early in his career and this collection of five indie/pop tunes shows the
- [As One in the Park 2025: Pride, Party and Pure Summer Energy](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/as-one-in-the-park-2025-pride-party-and-pure-summer-energy/) - There’s something special about a day festival that doesn’t just bring the vibes but makes you feel part of something. As One in the Park is that kind of day. Back for 2025, this celebration of LGBTQ+ joy, music, drag and everything in between is heading to West London’s Walpole Park on Saturday 19 July—and
- [GOOD HEALTH GOOD WEALTH: MAKING MAGIC ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS FEELING STAGE](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/good-health-good-wealth-from-the-car-parks-at-reading-to-the-main-stage-at-tf-iow/) - There’s always been something about This Feeling that sets it apart. It’s more than just a stage, it’s a movement, a platform built on a relentless passion for supporting grassroots bands. Over the years, it’s been the launchpad for countless artists who are now carving their own space in music, and Good Health Good Wealth
- [INTERVIEW - THE CHARLATANS “WE’RE HARD AS NAILS”](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/interview-the-charlatans-return-for-a-massive-castlefield-bowl-headline-show/) - Mark Collins has been a consistent presence in The Charlatans for more than thirty years, arriving in 1991 as lead guitarist and contributing significantly to the development of their distinctive sound. His unique playing style and ability to create driving riffs and melodic textures have been central to the band's development, through the initial Madchester
- [EIGHTY EIGHT MILES: HEADLINING THIS FEELING’S ISLE OF WIGHT STAGE IN A HUGE YEAR FOR THE BAND](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/eighty-eight-miles-headlining-this-feelings-isle-of-wight-stage-in-a-huge-year-for-the-band/) - The Isle of Wight Festival has long been a staple of the UK’s live music scene, known for bringing together legendary acts, rising talent, and fans who live for great performances. One of its most exciting stages, This Feeling, has spent the past decade championing new artists, building a strong community, and providing crucial opportunities
- [BEATS BEYOND BORDERS | MERSEYSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR REFUGEE WEEK](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/beats-beyond-borders-merseyside-music-festival-set-for-refugee-week/) - This weekend, Birkenhead are set to host Beats Beyond Borders, a Merseyside Music Festival for Refugee Week. Taking place at Birkenhead's Future Yard on Sunday 22nd June, organisers have assembled an incredible lineup of artists, poets, and activists from the area, all of whom are generously donating their time to support this initiative. A proactive
- [A NIGHT OF BARE FOOT CHAOS | HOTHOUSE FLOWERS IN LONDON](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-night-of-bare-foot-chaos-hothouse-flowers-in-london/) - LIVE REVIEW | HOTHOUSE FLOWERS w/ Lorraine Nash | LONDON SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE | 13th June 2025 by Kevin O'Sullivan There was no setlist. No plan, apparently. No real idea how long they’d even play. According to a chatty security guard at soundcheck, Hothouse Flowers just turned up and let the night unfold – and
- [THE LUMINEERS EVOKE WAVES OF JOY AND NOSTALGIA IN GLASGOW](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/the-lumineers-evoke-waves-of-joy-and-nostalgia-in-glasgow/) - The Lumineers delivered their biggest show yet in Glasgow on Friday, captivating the audience with an electrifying atmosphere from the moment they took the stage. The crowd, a sea of enthusiastic fans, radiated joy and warmth as the band played their beloved hits washed by a wave of nostalgia. Each note resonated deeply, igniting a
- ["I DON'T THINK THE CONCEPT HAS REALLY HIT ME YET, THAT THERE ARE FANS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD" AUSSIE POP STAR 'LYRIC' CHATS COMING TO THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/i-dont-the-concept-has-really-hit-me-yet-that-there-are-fans-on-the-other-side-of-the-world-aussie-pop-star-lyric-chats-coming-to-the-uk-for-the-first-time/) - "Whether that's 100 people, 1000 people or 10000 people, the people who like your music will find it if you're having fun with the content you make."
- [A NIGHT OF NOISE, SWEAT AND ROCK'N'ROLL | ONE NINE EIGHT AT GLASGOW'S AUDIO](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/a-night-of-noise-sweat-and-rocknroll-one-nine-eight-at-glasgows-audio/) - LIVE REVIEW | ONE NINE EIGHT w/ AIM FOR TWO | GLASGOW AUDIO 30th May 2025 by Emma Carrington On Friday night, some of the finest new alternative talents in Glasgow came together in the city's live music venue, Audio, for a night of noise, sweat and rock 'n' roll. With a palpable buzz around
- [Sounds Like Summer: Stateside Deliver On Debut Album](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/sounds-like-summer-stateside-deliver-on-debut-album/) - ALBUM REVIEW | Stateside - Where You Found Me by Craig Harston Summer is finally upon us. The days are getting warmer, the nights are getting shorter and it's the perfect time to bust out the summery music - and there's no music more summery than pop punk! California's Stateside know this all too well
- [NOSTALGIA, RETRIBUTION AND HOPE | PULP  DELIVER SO MUCH 'MORE' ON THEIR NEW ALBUM](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/nostalgia-retribution-and-hope-pulp-deliver-so-much-more-on-their-new-album/) - ALBUM REVIEW | PULP - MORE by Anne Kelly MORE. The album we didn't have on our 2025 Bingo card, but the album we absolutely needed. It's been 24 years since generation defining britpop pioneers Pulp last released new music with 2001's We Love Life, an album which never met the same commercial gain as
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- [a day to remember](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tag/a-day-to-remember/)
- [enter shakiri](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tag/enter-shakiri/)
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- [rough trade](https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/tag/rough-trade/)
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