‘Golden Age’ is a step-left, out of ballad land and into the electric sphere; a record that James Smith intends to better showcase his musicianship and identity. Released on Friday via RINSE, it’s a round-up of previously released singles and pertinent new tracks documenting a moment in time from a musician whose only destiny is upwards. Read the interview here.

Backstage at The Jazz Cafe on a two month tour of their biggest venues across Canada and Europe, the six members of The Free Label have squeezed themselves into a stuffy green room, stage ready. Before we saw them live in London, read our interview with the band.

When founding member James Morgan decided to concentrate the key players from his Ritzy-based jazz jam session, the bones of Queenstown Collective were formed. TOPNOTE spoke to drummer James and saxophonist James Akers about the release of the band’s debut EP, ‘Grapefruit’.

With a psych-garage sound and a suave, sexy 70s aesthetic, Demob Happy are a well-oiled indie machine humming with the confidence and self-assuredness that comes with experience. In the lead up to the release of new album, ‘The Grown-Ups Are Talking’, TOPNOTE spoke to Marcantonio about the band’s latest release.

Backstage at The Dome in London on the afternoon of their final tour date, founding members Adam and Rohan spoke to TOPNOTE about their first headline tour, new EP ‘We All Feel The Same’, and what’s on the horizon for Fletchr Fletchr.

In conversation with TOPNOTE fresh off their UK/EU headline tour, frontman Cody Matthews spoke about British band NOISY’s musical influences, finding inspiration from normal life, and what’s on the manifestation list for 2026.

After over a decade getting comfortable behind the scenes as an R&B, soul and jazz producer, ‘As The Crows’ is Mom Tudie’s second studio album. At the beautiful Blues Kitchen in Brixton, TOPNOTE spoke about the process behind making it, and the Londoner’s upcoming headline gig at the legendary Jazz Cafe.

Dan – or Tribal, as he’d rather you introduce him, is a Bristol-based techno DJ and producer. Ahead of two-track EP ‘Midnight Baby’ out later this month, TOPNOTE sat down for a chat that delved into Tribal’s music, future plans… and what it’s like making art with ADHD.

Little Comets have been around for a while – over 15 years, in fact. Now they’re back with new music, and their first tour since 2019. With album ‘HEAL’ on the way, TOPNOTE had an illuminating chat with lead singer Rob Coles about returning to the industry after such a long break.

Joe Armon-Jones and his equally talented ensemble treated London to an evening of reggae and jazz last Friday at Hackney Church. Just after soundcheck, we had a quick chat about the tour so far, hopes for the night, and different vibes in each city.

As James Smith gears up for his next album and what he hopes will be a turning point in his career, we spoke about brand new single ‘Golden Age’, and what it means to be an artist in the current financial climate.

'The Grasmere Shows' tour is James McVey’s self-curated opportunity to step off the pop pedestal, and return to the grassroots music he’s been making since the start. Read the full interview with TOPNOTE’s Ella Faye Howcroft.

Ahead of his largest shows across the UK, Europe, and the US, TOPNOTE spoke to Leicester-born musician Martin Luke Brown to discuss ‘man oh man’ and how it feels to be heading back on the road.