Teardrinker’s I Hope This Hurts is a visceral, politically charged collision of post-metal, black metal and sludge that leaves its mark.

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