RIOT Release Radar: #031
After picking up a nomination for each of his albums to date, Michael Kiwanuka has finally picked up the Mercury Prize for his eponymous masterpiece. Nominations this year were as strong as ever, with…
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RIOT Release Radar: #030
Shall we talk about the new lockdown rules? Or is everybody bored of that one? Ok, I'll proceed. Yes, we need to control this virus and work together to eradicate the virus.. but how come we are…
Phil Madeley on His Debut EP and Division
West Midlands born and London based Phil Madeley is able to see both sides of the story. In more ways than one, he is an “Inbetweener”, neither here nor there, standing at the intersection of places, …
RIOT Release Radar: #029
Great Britain is in mourning this weekend, as tomorrow marks the end of one this country's greatest - if not shortest lived - doctrines; Eat Out to Help Out. Yes, it didn't entirely make sense for …
BLOXX talk about 2020, band shakeups and their debut album, ‘Lie Out Loud’
In the four years that Bloxx have been together, they have already achieved more than most bands can even dream of. From supporting indie heavyweights such as The Wombats and Two Door Cinema Club arou…
Green Man Festival to present ‘Field of Streams’ this Weekend
Green Man Festival will broadcast the streaming event over this weekend (22nd & 23rd August), via their social media channels. The award-winning Welsh showcase was cancelled due to the Covid-19…
Willie J Healey on Yala! Records and Speedy Follow-ups
For Willie J Healey, ‘Twin Heavy’ marks the start of a new chapter and a progression to indie stardom that is long overdue for an artist so bold, relentlessly catchy and lyrically captivating. Fol…
RIOT Release Radar: #028
This week, we celebrate 25 years since the Battle of Britpop. Blur Vs Oasis. North Vs South. Dave Rowntree Vs that guy who played drums in Oasis. It's fair to say that the Gallaghers embodied a cer…
Auckland’s LEISURE discuss their new single, upcoming album, and the return of live music in New Zealand
Auckland-based indie band LEISURE invites you to sit back and relax with their chill and vivid tunes. Filled with slick guitar riffs and luscious vocals, the band fuses together elements of soul, RnB…
RIOT’s Release Radar #027
As this week's heatwave has us slowly melting as we try and cool off in the paddling pool we've popped in our living room (please don't tell our landlord...) to keep us somewhat functioning as we scou…
