An Evening With Ed O’Brien: ‘Blue Morpho’ Film And The Human Condition
In one of the UK’s oldest cinemas, a lucky few attended the screening of Ed O’Brien’s film ‘Blue Morpho: The Three Act Play’, before a fascinating Q&A led by journalist Dorian Lynskey. Directed by Kit Monteith, the film was produced for Radiohead’s guitarist's second solo project, ‘Blue Morpho’.
Oasis ‘Live 25 Opus Lets Fans Add Personal Photos Into Deluxe Editions
Partnering with Opus for the publisher’s first band-focused publication, renowned portrait photographer Simon Emmett is letting the world in on the full scope of the Oasis ‘25 World Tour. Learn how fans are being invited onto the pages of the official photographic chronicle.
Del Water Gap Live At Camden Roundhouse Review: Chasing The Chimera Tour
With support from unflirt, America’s unlikely poet-indie-pop artist returned to London yesterday, touring his new record and regreeting fans with old favourites. Check out our review of Del Water Gap’s show at the Camden Roundhouse.
Album Spotlight: Luke Hemmings — ‘Boy’ (2024)
In honour of the return of 5 Seconds Of Summer to London next month, we’re shining a beam on lead singer Luke Hemmings’ 2024 solo EP ‘boy’ for our March album spotlight.
Spotlighting Female Artists & Songs That Make Us Feel Seen: IWD 2026
For International Women’s Day(IWD), we asked those in the TOPNOTE team who identify as women to share a song that makes them feel seen or heard. We asked the contributors who identify as male to spotlight a female artist along with their favourite song/s.
Harry Styles ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’: Occasionally, Brilliant
With help from producer Kid Harpoon, Harry Styles asks you to leave your logical brain at the door, and submit to an album that spans genres, broaches the silly and serious, and at times makes little sense at all. Read our full review of ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’.
Canadian ‘Disco Daddies’ The Free Label Talk Music, Fashion And London
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.
TOPNOTE’s Monthly Picks: FEBRUARY
There’s a sense of optimism across February’s Monthly Picks. The sun is out! Finally... kind of… And whether it’s hinted in Sombr’s yearning or Lykke Li’s strings, or released freely in Jordan Rakei and Pigeon’s romantic declerations, hope and blossom both seem in bud.
Grapefruit: Queenstown Collective Talk The ‘Bitter & Sweet’ oN Debut EP
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’.
Mumford & Sons’ New Album ‘Prizefighter’ Is Pleasant But Lacks Punch
Following off the back of last year’s March record ‘RUSHMERE’, Mumford & Sons are back with another. ‘Prizefighter’ doesn’t exactly sound like a band ‘going for it’... more a victory lap of a winning formula. Read TOPNOTE’s review of the new album.
YUNGBLUD’s ‘IDOLS II’ Goes Full Circle: An Artist Earning His Title
Released today, Yungblud’s second installment of the Number 1 album ‘Idols’ is an expression of self-discovery that expands on the themes of its predecessor with a fresher outlook. Read our review of the new tracklist for ‘Idols II’ below.
Album Spotlight: Lucia & The Best Boys — Burning Castles (2023)
‘Burning Castles’ is a record about empires crumbling, both the worlds we find ourselves in and the walls we invent in our minds. Lucia & The Best Boys’ debut is TOPNOTE’s first album spotlight of 2026.
Demob Happy On NEW Album, The Grown-Ups Are Talking: ‘Our Love Letter’
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.
TOPNOTE’s Monthly Picks: January
January isn’t the most energetic month of the year and it’s one we can easily spend waiting to end. But this lot have pulled us through, with bouncy jazz, buzzing club-ready pop, and full-throttle rock to keep us moving. We’re beginning our monthly highlights with 2026 songs, only.
World News Perform At KOLA For Independent Venue Week: Live Review
In the spirit of Independent Venue Week, World News embarked on a mini UK tour, stopping on Friday night at KOLA in Portsmouth. Named one of our emerging artists for 2026, TOPNOTE hopped on a train to see what they had in store. Read our review of the set.
