We recently posted news of a new single Revenge on God and debut album A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia from a fabulous artist called n0trixx, read more HERE

We liked what we heard and saw and wanted to dive into her life a little deeper so we ran an in-depth Q&A feature which you can see HERE

As you may have seen on our socials, we have been inviting people from the music scene to take part in the musomuso ‘5 FROM 25’ feature where we ask people to share 5 things that happened to them during 2025. We posed the same to n0trixx and she was more than happy to get involved, read on to see what shaped her 2025….

I was considering creating a musomuso ‘Best of 25’ feature for the site but then I thought, why not ask people who work to create the content that YOU enjoy consuming. I reached out to a wonderful Plymouth based photographer called ANNA LEADER who I have worked with on numerous occasions and asked her to nominate her favourite moments of the year, here’s what she came back with.

I was considering creating a musomuso ‘Best of 25’ feature for the site but then I thought, why not ask bands/artists to nominate their favourite tracks or moments of the year instead. I reached out to a few acts that we have featured on the world famous SONIC NOMADS PODCAST and JOE SIMON said he’d be more than happy to share his thoughts. read on to see what helped make his 2025 that little bit more special. Joe recently moved to Liverpool to study, leaving behind his band mates from THE VIVE, a plucky indie rock quartet, to carry on without his guitar skills. Read on to see what Joe has selected as his 5 standout moments of 2025….

I was considering creating a musomuso ‘Best of 25’ feature for the site but then I thought, why not ask bands to nominate their favourite tracks instead. I reached out to a few acts that we have featured on the world famous SONIC NOMADS PODCAST and first out of the trap was SAM DURNEEN from a tremendous band called COLOUR TV. I asked for a paragraph on each track, Sam went the extra mile and wrote a novel for each one, nothing like setting the bar high! Read on to see which acts ticked all his boxes during 2025.

Saturday 20th December saw the final night of an 7 date UK headline tour by DIE TWICE (there was an 8th date but that was supporting a band called AQUALINE in Guildford).

South Wales has a habit of producing bands who thrive on tension — the push and pull between melody and menace — and Sawtega arrive firmly in that lineage. The nu‑grunge, nettle‑core trio (their words, but it fits) make their first official mark with Tower, a debut single that wastes no time establishing the band’s aesthetic: cinematic dread, serrated riffs, and a sense of emotional upheaval that feels both personal and mythic.

From time to time you stumble upon artists who don’t just write songs, they create worlds that you can escape the mundanity of every day life, Over the past few years, Ollie Dixon has quietly become one of them. From the south coast, he’s carved out a space in the alt‑folk landscape that feels both intimate and cinematic, the kind of music that makes you stop mid‑stride because something in it mirrors your own internal feelings.

Ahead of their headline set at SHIIINEON Festival which took place at Butlin’s in Minehead in November, we sat down with Tim Wheeler and Mark Hamilton from ASH to chat about their ‘fresh out of the oven’ 9th studio album AD ASTRA, their punishing tour schedule, pre-gig rituals and whether or not they’ve been good boys this year!

“CLASH is about bringing people together — think of it as an extension to what we’ve created at Things Happen Here in a different setting.” — Ed, co-founder

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s an ideal time to shout about the records that cut through the noise and actually linger. And one album that’s properly stood out for us is the self-titled debut from Los Costureros – a Totnes-formed quartet threading Spanish, Brazilian and modern rumba influences into something vivid, intimate and joyfully human. 

Few artists embody joy, groove, and sheer creative energy quite like Cory Wong. With his forthcoming solo album Lost In The Wonder (out February 3rd, 2026), the Minneapolis-born virtuoso and Vulfpeck member reaffirms his place as one of modern music’s most dynamic collaborators.

Saturday 13th December, Exeter — There’s something about the Cavern that invites intimacy. Maybe it’s the low ceiling, the sticky floors, or the way the stage feels like it’s part of the crowd. Whatever it is, it was the perfect setting for a night that felt personal, celebratory, and quietly historic — the 100th show from the Miki Berenyi Trio.

Every generation produces bands and artists who make their mark. From the raw power of Nirvana to the sprawling soundscapes of Pink Floyd, certain acts shape culture as well as create amazing music. Today, beneath the mainstream surface, the UK’s underground scene is alive with bands and artists whose originality and bite suggest they could still be talked about in 50 years.

ALREADY ANNOUNCED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM OUT 16TH JANUARY 2026 VIA YEAR0001 - PRE-SAVE HERE

BAND TO PLAY MOTH CLUB, LONDON 28TH MARCH 2026

Saint Etienne, the beloved London trio known for their dreamy blend of indie pop, electronica, and nostalgia, have announced their final UK and Ireland tour, aptly titled The Long Goodbye. Following the release of their last studio album International in September 2025, the band will take to the stage one last time in September 2026, marking the end of a remarkable 35-year journey.

We recently posted a news feature about n0trixx releasing a new single and her debut album in march 2026, following on from that, we wanted to learn more about this wonderful artist, so we sent her a load of questions to answer and she replied in record time, read on to learn about her musical influences, her criminal record, the Russian music scene and who she would invite to a dinner party….

London’s art-rock quintet The Last Dinner Party have quickly become one of the UK’s most talked-about new bands since forming in 2021. Fronted by Abigail Morris (vocals) alongside Lizzie Mayland (vocals/guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar/flute), Georgia Davies (bass), and Aurora Nishevci (keyboards/vocals), the group have become a household name that blends a certain theatrical approach to their indie-rock style.

A CATALOGUE OF MADNESS AND MELANCHOLIA DEBUT ALBUM ANNOUNCED - OUT MARCH 13TH 2026
 
‘REVENGE ON GOD’ BRAND NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
 
UK HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH / APRIL 2026

On Saturday 28th February 2026, Torquay’s ARENA is about to be transformed into a nerve centre of noise, a foyer of fury, and…..I can’t think of third word to use, damn you age old brain!

Tonight, Things Happen Here in Dartington traded standing-room chaos for seated candlelit calm as fans gathered for An Evening with Mark Morriss—a seated, intimate solo show that promises stories, songs, and a generous dose of self-deprecating charm.