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Few German bands have built such a devoted following within the dark rock scene as MONO INC. Over more than two decades, the quartet has evolved from gothic rock outsiders into festival headliners. Led by charismatic frontman Martin Engler alongside Carl Fornia, Ilja and Katha Mia, the band has continually expanded its sound while remaining true to the atmospheric blend …

Drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of Irish folk while embracing elements of indie, experimental music, electronica, and post-punk, Madra Salach have crafted a style that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly modern. Their music combines haunting harmonium drones, driving rhythms, mandolin and tin whistle melodies, and powerful storytelling, creating a sound that has earned comparisons to contemporary Irish innovators …

Forget stadium rock. On 7 October, Auckland’s Whammy Bar becomes ground zero for a far more intriguing kind of guitar spectacle when two cult heroes of experimental music – Papa M and Mick Turner – share the stage for a rare and seriously unmissable night. Papa M is the solo guise of David Pajo, the multi-instrumentalist whose fingerprints are all …

Hailing from Southampton on the English south coast, RØRY (aka Roxanne Emery), had a successful solo career under her own name in the 2010s, issuing a handful of EPs and the 2014 album For Weddings and a Funeral, while also lending her vocals to a slew of anthemic trance tracks. Following her success, she spiraled into addiction, before finding her way …

Conan Gray has built a career out of turning the intimate details of growing up into widescreen pop. Born in California and raised in Georgetown, Texas, Gray first found an audience through YouTube, where his vlogs, covers and early songs established the conversational, confessional style that would become his trademark. That direct connection with listeners carried into his music, transforming …

South Arcade are one of the most exciting young bands to emerge from the UK’s alternative music scene in the 2020s. Blending pop-punk, alternative rock, electronic elements, and the nostalgia of the early 2000s, the Oxford-based quartet have built a rapidly growing fanbase through infectious songs, energetic live performances, and a strong social media presence. The band was formed in …