Olivia Dean wins big at Brits as Palestine and Peter Mandelson mentions censored Numerous instances of swearing were also edited out of the awards which were broadcast on ITV. Evening Standard · Feb 28
Jacob Alon: 'Not being able to express myself was killing me' Jacob Alon has just scooped the 2026 Brits Critics’ Choice Award — and with their intimately haunting folk, the young Scottish singer-songwriter may be the hottest new talent in years. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Olivia Dean, Spiritualized and The K's set for BRITs Week 26 BRITs Week 26 will also see performances from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Jack Savoretti, Katherine Jenkins, and Jacob Alon. BANG Premier · Jan 28
Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead 2026 Brit award nominations Singer-songwriters each receive five nominations at British music industry’s flagship awards – where Jarvis Cocker will return 30 years after Michael Jackson incident The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Jacob Alon wins BRITs Critics' Choice Award 2026 Art-folk singer Jacob Alon has been named as this year's BRITs Critics' Choice Award winner. BANG Premier · Jan 20
Scottish singer Jacob Alon named winner of Brits Critics’ Choice award Alon was on a shortlist alongside indie artist Rose Gray and singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Jacob Alon left ‘floating’ after being named winner of Brits Critics’ Choice award Alon was awarded the prize ahead of next month’s Brit Awards The Independent UK · Jan 19
Tate McRae in the mix for BRIT Awards performance Tate McRae is among the most-wanted artists to perform at next year's BRIT Awards. BANG Premier · Dec 18, 2025
Jack Whitehall to return as BRIT Awards host in 2026 Jack Whitehall will return to host the BRIT Awards for the sixth time in 2026. BANG Premier · Dec 9, 2025
BRIT Awards Critics' Choice 2026 shortlist announced Jacob Alon, Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro will battle it out for the 2026 Critics' Choice Award. BANG Premier · Dec 4, 2025
The Brits Critics' Choice shortlist: who are the three artists selected? The prestigious nominees for this breakthrough award are here ahead of next year’s awards Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
'Give us your f**king money': Danny Dyer slams UK government in expletive-filled Rolling Stone UK Awards speech The actor used his hosting slot to champion grassroots music venues and call for greater support for the arts Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
FKA Twigs album Eusexua and Bob Geldof among Rolling Stone UK Awards winners Other winners included Irish rock band The Cranberries, who received the icon award. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury prize for his album People Watching Geordie singer-songwriter’s album reached No 1 on the UK album chart, and led to a series of stadium-sized concerts this summer The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Tom’s Guide · Oct 16, 2025 How to watch Mercury Prize 2025: live stream for free, with Fontaines D.C., FKA Twigs & Sam Fender performing All the ways to watch Mercury Prize 2025 live streams, with FKA Twigs' "Eusexua" and Sam Fender's "People Watching" in contention at Newcastle Arena.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025 Scottish Album of the Year Award nominees announced – see the full list THE nominees for the 2025 iteration of Scotland’s national music award have been announced
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Rock acts Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize An Irish act could win for the first time in Mercury Prize history, with both Fontaines DC and pop singer CMAT shortlisted, while North Shields singer-songwriter Fender will be hoping for a homecoming triumph as the ceremony takes place in Newcastle
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Pulp, CMAT and Sam Fender among artists nominated for 2025 Mercury Prize Britpop band Pulp previously won the prize in 1996 for Different Class.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 CMAT, Pulp and PinkPantheress among Mercury prize shortlist light on new names Only two debut albums – among them the ‘token’ jazz release – feature among this year’s list of nominations for the coveted UK and Irish music prize
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Green Man Festival 2025 round-up: An eclectic weekend in the Welsh countryside As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025 Jacob Alon: In Limerence review – dreamy story songs of myth and melancholy The Scottish songwriter delivers a confident, well-expressed debut even if their songs sometimes stray into overfamiliar indie-folk territory
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025 One to watch: Jacob Alon An otherworldly voice and the UK’s favourite antidepressants are unlikely companions in this remarkable Scottish singer-songwriter’s work
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025 Scottish singer Jacob Alon: ‘A cardiologist wanted to make an example out of me. I wish I’d slapped his face!’ NEW SENSATIONS: The Fife-born artist has only released two songs but is already drawing comparisons to Jeff Buckley thanks to their extraordinary voice. Poised to release a new single, they speak to Roisin O’Connor about their ill-fated venture into medicine, loneliness in the queer community, and a very specific kind…
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024 From dark alt-pop to mind-melting techno-rock, the 10 acts to look out for in 2025 2025 CULTURE GUIDE: Many have yet to release their debut albums, but they’ve done enough to convince Roisin O’Connor and Annabel Nugent that they’re worth paying attention to