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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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"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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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As we count down to the release of Modern Woman's debut album 'Johnny's Dreamworld,' we chat to frontwoman Sophie Harris! Covering the origins of the band, unexpected influences and much more, you can read the full interview here:

Modern Woman On Debut Album, Origins, And Balancing Delicacy With Shock - Clunk Magazine

As we count down to the release of Modern Woman's debut album 'Johnny's Dreamworld,' we chat to frontwoman Sophie Harris

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"Each track had its own atmosphere, and they embodied each one effortlessly, shifting from intensity to vulnerability in a way that seemed natural rather than staged." Read our review and check out shots of The Last Dinner Party, live in Brussels, here:

Live Review + Gallery | The Last Dinner Party @ Forest National, Brussels - Clunk Magazine

Despite their huge rise to fame, The Last Dinner Party balance intimacy and enormity at recent Brussels gig

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