Ora Cogan at The Nest, Oxford.

The talented Canadian is touring the UK with her new album and was in Oxford on the 20th of March.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/22/ora-cogan-at-the-nest-oxford/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Annie Dressner and Sean C. Duggan

We were in Purley for a fine evening of acoustic guitar courtesy of two talented artists.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/17/annie-dressner-and-sean-c-duggan/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Nothing Rhymes With Orange, Radiator and Cheap Suits at the Purple Turtle

The imperious Nothing Rhymes With Orange returned to one of their favourite venues on the 5th of March!

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/20/nothing-rhymes-with-orange-radiator-and-cheap-suits-at-the-purple-turtle/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Chalk: Crystalpunk

An intriguing release for lovers of more abrasive dance albums. In the Belfast music scene it is Kneecap that have been making all the noise in recent years. Chalk appeared a couple of years after Kneecap but have been steadily garnering attention. They have released three acclaimed EPs, Conditions I, II and III. Crystalpunk may not quite hit the heights some anticipated after those early releases but it is still a very strong debut album from a…

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/20/chalk-crystalpunk/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

YONAKA: Until You’re Satisfied

Yonaka have quietly turned into a very deal. This is a huge album.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/18/yonaka-until-youre-satisfied/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

James Blake: A Modern Icon in Music Realeases ‘Trying Times.’

Blake has quietly become one of the most important people in world music.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/17/james-blake-a-modern-icon-in-music-realeases-trying-times/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The Scratch’s Fusion of Metal, Rock and Irish Music: Pull Like A Dog Album Review

An intense blend of traditional Irish music and metal on this third album.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/14/the-scratchs-fusion-of-metal-rock-and-irish-music-pull-like-a-dog-album-review/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Playful Anarchy Reigns on The Sophs: GOLDSTAR

The unpredictable Los Angeles band drop their debut album on Rough Trade Records.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/14/playful-anarchy-reigns-on-the-sophs-goldstar/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Discover Ora Cogan: The Hidden Gem of Vancouver’s Music Scene

Cogan is a great listen whose back catalogue is well worth exploring.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/12/discover-ora-cogan-the-hidden-gem-of-vancouvers-music-scene/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Review – Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s New Album: Irreversible

Our favourite new band of the 2020s are back with a second album and a relentless touring schedule.

https://readingindielife.uk/2026/03/10/review-brigitte-calls-me-babys-new-album-irreversible/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social