Something about Friday 31st… not just a Halloween, also ripe for new music. From Sam Fender’s plaintive new single, to Eleni Drake’s soft introspection, to Lily Allen’s forensically detailed surprise album, here are the best releases of the month, from an October overflowing with great new music.

Little Comets have been around for a while – over 15 years, in fact. Now they’re back with new music, and their first tour since 2019. With album ‘HEAL’ on the way, The Groove had an illuminating chat with lead singer Rob Coles about returning to the industry after such a long break.

Joe Armon-Jones and his equally talented ensemble treated London to an evening of reggae and jazz last Friday at Hackney Church. Just after soundcheck, we had a quick chat about the tour so far, hopes for the night, and different vibes in each city.

As James Smith gears up for his next album and what he hopes will be a turning point in his career, we spoke about brand new single ‘Golden Age’, and what it means to be an artist in the current financial climate.

The Groove are warming up the colder, longer nights with a healthy dose of retro-inspired silliness from Blossoms, and we’re here to tell you why you should too. Read on to discover what makes ‘Gary’ great, for our October album spotlight.

The debut studio album from UK duo Good Neighbours, ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ is light, bright and fun. Does it offer anything more? Not really. Read The Groove’s full review here.

In this article, we’re looking at just some of the greats of British music, past and present, who wouldn’t be the British music icons the world adores if it weren’t for immigration. These artists prove that identity isn’t where you ‘come from’, it’s where you’re made.

September’s best new music has been dominated by British women, from the mystical indie rock of The Last Dinner Party, to the jazzy return of RAYE, and of course, Olivia' Dean’s highly anticipated sophmore album. See who else made it into our monthly picks of new tracks and albums on The Groove.

A tender portrayal of self-reflection and love in all forms, we’re here to explore ‘The Art Of Loving’, and why this sophomore album is just the beginning for Britain’s next pop icon, Olivia Dean.

It’s album spotlight time, where we dust an album from the last decade off the vinyl shelf and take a closer look at its brilliance. We’re kicking things off with British glam-rock band The Struts, and their stomping third album, Strange Days.

'The Grasmere Shows' tour is James McVey’s self-curated opportunity to step off the pop pedestal, and return to the grassroots music he’s been making since the start. Read the full interview with The Groove.

Ahead of his largest shows across the UK, Europe, and the US, The Groove spoke to Leicester-born musician Martin Luke Brown to discuss ‘man oh man’ and how it feels to be heading back on the road.

What a month for new music! Read The Groove’s top picks for releases August. Featuring new albums from Sombr, Wolf Alice and Dominic Fike, plus singles from Olivia Dean, Dodie and Chappell Roan.

As Wolf Alice step into The Clearing and onto the stage of a different calibre, we’re looking at just what makes this album so good. Sincere and self-assured, it’s as complex as the journey of defining yourself.

Sombr’s debut album is out. I Barely Know Her is a foray into young heartbreak, from an artist destined to become the voice of Gen Z.