Some artists regard light and dark as opposing forces to be reconciled. The better ones know they were never separate to begin with. Amelia Baker, the multi-instrumentalist behind Cinder Well, is one of the latter.

Mourir don’t overstay their welcome, but they call for a level of commitment albums in this vein rarely earn from me. This one did, snapping back and stinging exactly as much as I needed it to.

Mandy, Indiana • Those HolyHeaven, London 25.03.2026 Photos by Diana Revell

This is bedroom music, headphones on under a blanket music, and it doesn’t need you to fall for it immediately because you eventually will anyway. Longing gets its way.

Deerhoof • Gimic Bush Hall, London, 29 July 2025 Photos by Diana Revell