VIDEO PREMIERE: GO FORWARD IN FLAMES – KUSARE-EN To announce their new album, 'Liminal Spaces' (out Oct 23), Go Forward In Flames have given Joyzine readers the opportunity to see the video for the track ‘Kusare-en’ first. The video is built from hundreds of Polaroid pictures of a still life.

VIDEO PREMIERE: GO FORWARD IN FLAMES – KUSARE-EN - Joyzine

To announce their new album, Liminal Spaces which is released on October 23, Go Foward In Flames have given Joyzine readers the opportunity to see the video for the track ‘Kusare-en’ first.

joyzine.org

"balances between warmth, depth and a lo-fi scratchiness that always keeps your ears locked in" Simon Tucker reviews 'Tydwaladr Ap App' the "emotional and utterly thrilling" release from Datblygu featuring rare early demos & the last five tracks recorded before the death of Dave Edwards in 2021.

ALBUM REVIEW: DATBLYGU – TYDWALADR AP APP - Joyzine

Datblygu's release 'Tydwaladr Ap App' features the last five songs that Dave and Pat were working on before his death, a collection of rare early demos where you hear the already-firing chemistry betw...

joyzine.org

MY LIFE IN 10 SONGS: ROSENDO rosendo is an Argentinian producer based in London whose new single 'antimeditación' is described by Paul F Cook as "a compelling collision of glitches...as surreal as a Dadaist poem" rosendo has given Joyzine one of the most eclectic playlists we have ever had.

MY LIFE IN 10 SONGS: ROSENDO - Joyzine

rosendo is an Argentinian producer and songwriter based in London. We loved his new single 'antimeditación' that we asked him for his life in 10 songs.

joyzine.org

TRACK BY TRACK: ROWENA WISE - BAD THINGS FEEL GOOD* Rowena Wise has kindly given Joyzine readers an incredibly in depth and moving track by track of her new album 'Bad Things Feel Good*', which writer Paul F Cook described as a "poetic and often painful autobiography". @paulfcook.bsky.social

TRACK BY TRACK: ROWENA WISE – BAD THINGS FEEL GOOD* - Joyzine

Rowena Wise has given Joyzine readers an in depth track by track breakdown of her new album 'Bad Things Feel Good*'.

joyzine.org

EP REVIEW: SEX MASK - RAID Neil Laurenson dives into the "fuzzed up riffs" and "pounding motorik drums" of Sex Mask's new EP 'Raid'. @neillaurenson.bsky.social

EP REVIEW: Sex Mask – Raid - Joyzine

Sex Mask are a post-punk/alt rock band from Melbourne. Their EP 'Raid' bangs.

joyzine.org

LIVE REVIEW: REBELLION FESTIVAL 2026, BLACKPOOL Hayley Foster da Silva was in Blackpool for Rebellion Festival's 30th anniversary. Hayley packed so much into 3 days including faves The Courettes, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Voodoo Radio, & YAKKIE, plus new discoveries Skint Knees, & Clitspit.

Live Review: Rebellion Punk Festival 2026 - Joyzine

It is hard to believe we are already past the midpoint of 2026. The year has passed so quickly that, all of a sudden, Punk Christmas, otherwise known as Rebellion Festival, had arrived again — and som...

joyzine.org

LIVE IN PICTURES: ELECTRONIQ - DUBLIN CASTLE, LONDON Lucida Records have been running their all-electronic nights for a few years now and the July show saw sets from Lia Mice, Sophie Sirota, AshKat, and Leg Puppy featuring Nównøis. @legpuppy20.bsky.social @nownois.bsky.social

Live in pictures – Electroniq – Dublin Castle, London - Joyzine

Lucida Records have been running their all-electronic nights for a few years now, building a strong reputation as the go-to events for fans of alternative electronica. The Dublin Castle, a venue usual...

joyzine.org

LIVE REVIEW: LILY ALLEN - O2 ARENA, LONDON "Empathy is at the heart of this performance"..."Her honesty and vulnerability was translated straight to an audience" Bethan King reviews the "theatrical spectacle" of Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' show at a sold out O2 Arena.

Live Review: Lily Allen at The O2 Arena, London - Joyzine

Bethan King reviews Lily Allen's West End Girl show at London's O2

joyzine.org

"a superpower that slows time and allows the listener to revel in the moment and be transported into her emotional landscape" Paul F Cook reviews the "poetic and often painful autobiography" of Rowena Wise's sophomore album 'Bad Things Feel Good*'. @paulfcook.bsky.social

ALBUM REVIEW: ROWENA WISE – BAD THINGS FEEL GOOD* - Joyzine

'Bad Things Feel Good*' is the sophomore album from Rowena Wise a poetic and often painful autobiography in musical form.

joyzine.org

"a film that even after multiple viewings makes you cry and one that has the ability to tap into the rawest of nerves" Simon Tucker's contender for the best British film. Shane Meadow's film 'Dead Man's Shoes' on Blu-ray via Second Sight Films. @secondsightfilms.bsky.social @situcker.bsky.social

FILM REVIEW: Dead Man’s Shoes (Shane Meadows) – Second Sight Films - Joyzine

Shane Meadow’s 2004 revenge thriller 'Dead Man's Shoes' gets the full bells and whistles reissue treatment. Simon Tucker looks back on what he considers to be a contender for the greatest British film...

joyzine.org

"a burst of well-intentioned rage against the toxic machine" Paul F Cook reviews the "one-inch-punch of righteous anger" on Wealthy Women's new single 'Atheist Wife'. @paulfcook.bsky.social

SINGLE REVIEW: WEALTHY WOMEN – ATHEIST WIFE - Joyzine

'Atheist Wife' is the new single from Wealthy Women, with righteous anger against JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" comment.

joyzine.org

"sounds like the short’n’sweet-pop-punk of Ramones, stuffed with the overwhelming positivity of the sixties" Laurie Green reviews Shonen Knife's re-recording of their 90's classic 'Let's Knife'.

ALBUM REVIEW: SHONEN KNIFE – LET’S KNIFE RE-CUT - Joyzine

Shonen Knife's Re-Cut is a recreation of their 90s classic: Let's Knife. They add a new level of creativity and richness to the sound, contrasting with the grainy, DIY fun of the original.

joyzine.org

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: THE WORLD NEEDS MORE RADARBASE Mr Laurence seeks to lift the mood of a divided world by celebrating the "anthemic dance-pop" and "nostalgic and modern" identity of South London duo radarbase.

The world needs more radarbase - Joyzine

But fear not, radarbase are here to lift the mood with their anthemic dance-pop. Beneath the dystopian lyrics, the South London duo have a knack for celebrating life's simple pleasures, turning even t...

joyzine.org

"languid surf rock chords and then unfurls into a slowed down Mama and Papas-like incantation" Neil Laurenson reviews Sad Cypress' new double A-sided single ’Sirens’ /’It Means A Lot To Me’. @neillaurenson.bsky.social

SINGLE REVIEW: Sad Cypress – Sirens / It Means A Lot To Me - Joyzine

Cardiff-based Sad Cypress releases ethereal folk double A-sided single.

joyzine.org

"The album has an uplifting feeling that picks you up and gently skips and shuffles you along its ten tracks" Paul F Cook reviews the "catalogue of so many perfect moments" on Loma Suyo's new album 'Paloma'. Released through the Earthly Measures label. @paulfcook.bsky.social

ALBUM REVIEW: LOMA SUYO – PALOMA - Joyzine

Loma Suyo is a musical project of Liz Fullerton and Ish Quintero who met in the underground and trip-hop scene of Philadelphia but on Paloma they mix Latin folk traditions with Americana.

joyzine.org

"loud, scrappy, exhilarating and impossible to ignore" Hayley Foster da Silva reviews the "relentless energy" of Cel Ray's new album 'Cel Rayzer'.

Album Review: Cel Ray- Cel Rayzer - Joyzine

Cel Rayzer is the debut full-length album from Chicago band Cel Ray. Formed in 2021 and releasing their debut EP Cellular Raymond in 2023, Cel Rayzer marks my first dive into the band's wonderfully ch...

joyzine.org

ELECTRONIQ SHOWCASE: A CONVERSATION WITH LEG PUPPY 2.0 Over the last few weeks we've been showcasing artists appearing at Electroniq, Dublin Castle, London on 31st July. It's the turn of "George Orwell's house band" Leg Puppy 2.0 who will join Nównøis & Sophie Sirota, Ashkat, & Lia Mice on stage.

Electroniq showcase: A conversation Leg Puppy 2.0 - Joyzine

Electroniq is a showcase of some of the best up-and-coming names in electronica. With a focus on live vocals and immersive visuals, the event puts female artists front and centre, highlighting the tal...

joyzine.org

LIVE REVIEW: BLACK VIIOLET, THE CONTINENTAL LOVERS, GLITTER KICK - LEXINGTON, LONDON Photographer and reviewer Phil Watts was at Shake Some Acton's show at the Lexington for headliners Black Viiolet with an "upbeat set" from Glitter Kick and the "revved up glam-punk" of The Continental Lovers.

LIVE REVIEW: BLACK VIIOLET, THE CONTINENTAL LOVERS, GLITTER KICK – The Lexington, Islington, 18/7/26 - Joyzine

Phil Watts was at the Lexington, London for the 164th Shake Some Acton gig featuring Glitter Kick, The Continental Lovers, and Black Viiolet .

joyzine.org

VIDEO PREMIERE: KAT FIVE - EMERGENCY START Kat Five is a longstanding friend of Joyzine and she’s back with the brooding EDM beat and neon-infused video for the track ‘Emergency Start’. Joyzine readers get to see it here first. @katfive.bsky.social

VIDEO PREMIERE: KAT FIVE – EMERGENCY START - Joyzine

Kate Five is a longstanding friend of Joyzine and last year we premiered her track ‘Switch’. She’s back with a new video for the track ‘Emergency Start’ and once again we have the great pleasure of pr...

joyzine.org

FESTIVAL REVIEW: KALEIDOSCOPE 2026, ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON "There is something for everyone & it’s the sort of event that you will find yourself walking into fun happenings you never knew you would be interested in" Lauren Powell had a blast at the 2026 Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace.

FESTIVAL REVIEW: KALEIDOSCOPE 2026, ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON - Joyzine

Lauren Powell was at the 2026 Kaleidoscope Festival a diverse range of entertainment in a compact space where there's something for everyone.

joyzine.org

ELECTRONIQ SHOWCASE: A CONVERSATION WITH LIA MICE Mr Laurence talks to electronic artists Lia Mice who is headlining the Electroniq showcase at London's Dublin Castle on July 31st. Electroniq is a co-promotion with Lucida Records & Joyzine.

Electroniq showcase: A conversation with Lia Mice - Joyzine

Electroniq is a showcase of some of the best up-and-coming names in electronica. With a focus on live vocals and immersive visuals, the event puts female artists front and centre, highlighting the tal...

joyzine.org

"you must tell everyone you know that The XCERTS should be much bigger than they are" Neil Laurenson reviews the "fuzz and angst" of The XCERTS new album 'i think i want to go home now'. Out on the FLG label. @neillaurenson.bsky.social

ALBUM REVIEW: The XCERTS – i think i want to go home now - Joyzine

Brighton-based pop punkers The XCERTS release heavy and gorgeous sixth album.

joyzine.org

10 QUESTIONS WITH BRAMWELL Peter Adams caught up with Bramwell "Formed in Torquay, strengthened in Exeter and now based in Cardiff" to talk about how their year, their influences, latest releases and what's in their future.

10 QUESTIONS WITH BRAMWELL - Joyzine

Bramwell are riding high. Formed in Torquay, strengthened in Exeter and now based in Cardiff, 2026 has seen the fourpiece boost their profile massively with everyone who knows how they like their jang...

joyzine.org

"A band that AI could never recreate and that is something I celebrate with every single one of their releases" Paul F Cook reviews the Run Logan Run's new release 'An Ear In Place Of A Mouth' which completes a trilogy of EPs that started with 'Prey For Peace'. @paulfcook.bsky.social

EP REVIEW: RUN LOGAN RUN – AN EAR IN PLACE OF A MOUTH - Joyzine

'An Ear In Place OF A Mouth' completes a trilogy of releases that started with 2025’s 'Prey For Peace' and 'LV: HRD'.

joyzine.org

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: REBELLION - 6-9 AUGUST 2026, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL With only 4 weeks to go Hayley Foster da Silva is counting the days until Rebellion Festival gets underway. Hayley's highlights are The Courettes, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Voodoo Radio, & icons Bow Wow Wow & Lene Lovich.

Rebellion Festival Preview - Joyzine

With less than four weeks to go, the countdown to Rebellion Festival has truly begun. Taking place at Blackpool's Winter Gardens between 6th and 9th August, the festival has been running for 30 years,...

joyzine.org

"music that resets both the mind and the heart, unadulterated pure expression free from any constraints"..."a crossroads for both Coltrane, jazz, and black America" Del Day reviews the reissued and remastered 'Ascension' by John Coltrane. Out on Impulse Records an imprint of Verve Records.

ALBUM REISSUE: JOHN COLTRANE – ASCENSION - Joyzine

Del Day reviews the reissue and remastered edition of John Coltrane's 'Ascension'.

joyzine.org

LIVE REVIEW: WET LEG - SOUNDS OF THE CITY, CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER, 08.07.26 Writer/Photographer Kristy Eighteen was at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl in 30-degree heat to see the "electrifying energy and confidence" of Wet Leg + future stars Theatre & crowd-pleasers English Teacher.

LIVE REVIEW: WET LEG – SOUNDS OF THE CITY, CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER, 08.07.26 - Joyzine

Despite the 30-degree heat, Castlefield Bowl buzzed with a festival atmosphere as fans waited in anticipation for Wet Leg on this sweltering Wednesday evening.

joyzine.org

HANNAH WICKLUND - THE STRAWBERRY MOON TRIBUNE Hayley Foster da Silva celebrates the creativity of singer-songwriter Hannah Wicklund by looking at her publication 'The Strawberry Moon Tribune', an independent arts and culture magazine released with each new moon.

News: Hannah Wicklund and The Strawberry Moon Tribune - Joyzine

Two of my favourite things in life are music and creativity. Both music and the creative act of writing are hugely important to me, so when I heard about Hannah Wicklund's latest project, which brings...

joyzine.org

ELECTRONIQ SHOWCASE: A CONVERSATION WITH ASHKAT Mr Laurence talks to alt-pop artist ASHKAT in advance of her show at Electroniq on July 31st at London's Dublin Castle which also features Sophie Sirota, Leg Puppy 2.0 (with Nownois) & Lia Mice with live visuals by Jack Hollywood.

Electroniq showcase: A conversation with ASHKAT - Joyzine

Electroniq is a showcase of some of the best up-and-coming names in electronica. With a focus on live vocals and immersive visuals, the event puts female artists front and centre, highlighting the tal...

joyzine.org

FILM REVIEW: SHOOT THE PEOPLE - MISAN HARRIMAN "Harriman maybe softly spoken but his camera is screaming for us to get involved." Paul F Cook reviews the new documentary about photographer & activist Misan Harriman. Directed by Andy Mundy-Castle, by Watermelon Pictures. @paulfcook.bsky.social

FILM REVIEW: MISAN HARRIMAN – SHOOT THE PEOPLE, DIRECTED BY ANDY MUNDY-CASTLE - Joyzine

“When I look around at what is happening today, it’s hard not to feel helpless. I’ve never known a time when humans have been more divided. It seems as though we are heading towards something truly ca...

joyzine.org