The North London singer, songwriter and producer is reclaiming her sound, backing her own instincts and putting production front and centre on her new EP, CMD. We caught up with Isabelle Mettle to talk creative confidence, musical freedom, the emotional weight of ‘STAINED GLASS’ and what comes next. There’s a lot to be said for backing yourself — and Isabelle Mettle is doing exactly that. Having spent time questioning her direction and what the industry expected of her as an

London trio bumb are closing out 2026 with ‘every time we talk’, an emotionally raw indie ballad that lays bare the messy reality of staying in a relationship that’s hurting you. We caught up with the band to talk heartbreak, their evolving sound, explosive live shows and what’s coming next. There’s something brutally honest about bumb’s latest single. Released on 30 October, ‘every time we talk’ captures the exhausting push and pull of a relationship where the desire to reca

Fred Durst and co. are bringing the nu-metal chaos to Bulgaria next summer, completing a seriously eclectic headliner line-up. PHILLGOOD 2027 has saved a big one for last. Limp Bizkit have been confirmed as the festival’s final headliners, joining Robbie Williams and The Chemical Brothers for a three-day takeover of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from 16–18 July. Set to close the festival on Sunday 18 July, the nu-metal heavyweights will bring their signature mix of hip-hop swagger, crun

With her new single ‘I Could Be’, Bekka Blake is challenging the idea that love has to come at the cost of independence. Blending the warmth of R&B and Soul with Nu-Jazz, Funk and House influences, the Chester-based singer-songwriter explores what it means to choose connection without losing yourself in the process. Inspired by her own experiences with emotionally avoidant partners, ‘I Could Be’ is a heartfelt reminder that real commitment is not about restriction, but about