Top London Gigs January 2026: Dijon, Mariah, Soulwax
Beat the January blues with our guide to the best live music in London this month. Get tickets for Dijon, Mariah the Scientist, Soulwax and more unmissable shows.
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Top 16 Indie Games to Watch in 2026
Discover the most promising independent video games launching in 2026, including successors to Shovel Knight and Little Nightmares. Get the full list and release dates here.
Free Amazon Music Unlimited for 4 Months in New Year Deal
Amazon launches a limited-time offer giving Prime members four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Access 100 million songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Deal ends January 9.
Getdown Services: Bristol duo tipped for huge 2026
Bristol indie duo Getdown Services are poised for a massive 2026 after a sold-out year. Discover their high-octane shows, scatological lyrics, and surprising social conscience. Read the full interview.
Last chance for 4 months free Amazon Music Unlimited
Grab four months of Amazon Music Unlimited free before January 9th. Enjoy 100 million songs, podcasts, and an audiobook, ad-free. Perfect for beating the January blues.
Indie Games Save 2025 as Major Publishers Struggle
Our 2025 gaming year review reveals how indie developers thrived while traditional publishers faced layoffs, AI issues, and corporate failures. Discover the titles that defined the year.
Alex Young's Journey from Teen DJ to Villager
Alex Young, once a teen EDM star, reveals how UK dance culture helped him reinvent himself as Villager after addiction struggles. Discover his unique sound.
Prewn on DIY Scenes, Dark Truths and New Album 'System'
Chicago-born artist Prewn (Izzy Hagerup) discusses her new album 'System', the life-changing power of DIY music communities, and finding light through dark emotional honesty. Her UK/European tour starts in May.
Best Lesser-Known Films of 2025 You Missed
Discover the under-the-radar cinematic treasures of 2025, from a charming baseball comedy to a powerful prison documentary, as selected by top critics.
False Reality: London Hardcore Band's Debut Album
London hardcore band False Reality releases 'Faded Intentions'. We interview the members about their roots, the scene's resurgence, and their unique sound blending metal and shoegaze.
Top 20 Video Games of 2025 Revealed
Metro GameCentral unveils its definitive list of the best video games from 2025, where indie titles lead the charge and a French RPG takes the crown. Discover the year's must-play hits.
Best Old Music Discovered in 2025
From paranoid folk to pop-dubstep classics, journalists reveal the forgotten tracks that became their most replayed revelations of the year. Discover the hidden gems.
Indie Game Awards Strip Awards Over AI Use
The Indie Game Awards has revoked two awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after developers admitted to using generative AI, sparking debate on AI ethics in game development.
Top 10 Experimental Albums of 2025 Revealed
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Séance Of Blake Manor Review: A Detective Gaming Triumph
Irish indie game The Séance Of Blake Manor earns a stellar 9/10. Our review explores this 1897-set supernatural detective mystery, one of the best games of the year. Read the full analysis.
Why 2025's Top Albums Are Powered by Loss
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
Consume Me Review: Award-Winning Indie Game Explores Teenage Life
Consume Me, the award-winning autobiographical indie game about a student's struggles, is one of the year's most unique titles. Read our review of this PC-exclusive gem.
19,000+ Steam games in 2025, half get no players
SteamDB data reveals a record 19,468 games launched on Steam in 2025, but over half have 10 or fewer reviews. Discover the stark reality for indie developers in an overcrowded market.
Look Outside review: A bizarre EarthBound horror mash-up
GameCentral reviews 'Look Outside', the 2025 indie survival horror JRPG that blends EarthBound with Lovecraftian terror. Discover why this £8.99 PC game is one of the year's most unique and disturbing experiences.
String Supergroup Dazzles at Beare's Chamber Music Festival
A star-studded ensemble including Janine Jansen and Kian Soltani launched Beare's new Cultural Trust with a sold-out London concert of Schubert and Schoenberg masterpieces.
2025: A Landmark Year for Indie Video Games?
Readers debate whether 2025 is the best year ever for independent games, while also worrying about Nintendo's future and Warner Bros. developer layoffs. Join the discussion.
Horses horror game banned from Steam and Epic Games Store
Indie horror game Horses, from acclaimed developer Santa Ragione, has been removed from major storefronts. We explore the controversy and whether the ban is justified.
DJ Moopie's A Colourful Storm: New Twee-Pop Compilation
Explore Melbourne DJ Moopie's indie label A Colourful Storm and its charming new compilation 'Going Back to Sleep', featuring Daily Toll and Who Cares?. Plus, the week's best new music from Flea to Jana Horn.
Dove Ellis's Debut 'Blizzard' Justifies the Hype
Mysterious Irish indie artist Dove Ellis releases his stunning debut album 'Blizzard'. Discover the Galway-born singer's Jeff Buckley-esque sound and why his London show sold out in an hour.
Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI
The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.
Dunedin sound documentary explores Shayne Carter's legacy
A new film, Life in One Chord, chronicles the Dunedin indie scene through the memoir of Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter. Explore the triumphs and tragedies of a seminal music movement.
Top London Gigs This December 2025: Tickets Still Available
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
NZ indie games thrive with unique government support
New Zealand's indie game developers are achieving remarkable success through innovative government programmes like Code, showcasing standout titles at Pax Australia and generating millions in revenue.
Wolf Alice's Glam-Rock Reinvention in Manchester
Wolf Alice deliver a stunning 70s-inspired performance at Manchester Arena, showcasing their most complete and fun reinvention yet. Read our full review of the indie chameleons' triumphant show.
Free London Music Showcase in Hackney
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
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