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Pinky, I Love You: Wunderhorse frontman Jacob Slater's stunning debut
On the heavy comedown of touring the states, Wunderhorse frontman and founder, Jacob Slater has released his debut album, Pinky, I Love...
Ed Tomlin
Aug 15, 2023


All you need to know about TikTok sensation BIG BOSS VETTE
If you've not been living under a rock, aka if you have TikTok at this point, you're guaranteed to have heard Vette's "Pretty Girls Walk"...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Aug 11, 2023

We’re SO Back - Grouplove fans have It All Right Now as sixth studio album release
Keeping their core sound intact to sound familiar to old fans, and simultaneously branching out in their genres and production.
Ivy Morris
Aug 3, 2023


SKILLABABY: Detroit's finest roars again
This month on MoveOnUp, with special thanks to 1824 & Geffen Records, we got the exclusive opportunity to talk with the Icky Vicky Vibes...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Jul 26, 2023


REVIEW - Alvvays 25.05.2023 at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
The Kings and Queens of dream pop had London shoe gazing again in their return to the UK, with our very own Ivy Morris there to investigate.
Ivy Morris
Jun 20, 2023


SPOTLIGHT - Hot Milk are getting the world screaming again, and you should listen to the chaos.
The first I’d heard of Hot Milk was in early 2022, attending my first gig post-COVID, where the Manchester band were supporting softcore-emo
Ivy Morris
May 31, 2023

FELIX - the Bristol act's new single will 'leave' you speechless...
Coming out of the highly esteemed Bristol music scene, FELIX, real name Felix Ross, released his debut single ‘Leaving’ last week on all...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
May 26, 2023


INTERVIEW: junodream - the dreamrock band that will send you to the moon
Coming off their recent UK tour with internationally acclaimed, 4 million Spotify monthly listeners US band ‘The Backseat Lovers’, junodream
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Apr 28, 2023


INTERVIEW: 4got10 Mag - the best new publication you’re missing out on
If you are not aware, 4got10 is a print rap/hip hop culture magazine currently making waves on social media. Selling out its first issue...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Apr 17, 2023


Trent the HOOLiGAN is going ALLGASNOBREAKZ to the top of the rap game
Releasing the latest single “FlamePrincess!” today for his upcoming sophomore album ALLGASNOBREAKZ out 18th April, Trent the HOOLiGAN is...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Apr 11, 2023


Indie icons Grouplove return with two new tracks ahead of summer album release
Notorious stoners and joyous hippies Grouplove may have ironically had the most productive pandemic out of anyone in the game, releasing...
Ivy Morris
Apr 7, 2023

Scaring the Hoes : an explosive start to the rap game in 2023
All rights reserved: JPEGMAFIA Put your phone down, strap yourselves in and put one hand on the Bible…this record takes you from 0 to 100...
Joshua James Smith
Apr 4, 2023


Amid reunion rumours, Noel Gallagher has released the best song of 2023 already
The barrage of Radio X and LADbible articles in the last ten or so years teasing the Oasis reunion has gotten exhausting, clutching onto...
Ed Tomlin
Apr 2, 2023


Cardiff University’s Battle of the Bands Finale Extravaganza
Last week, the editors here at MoveOnUp were lucky enough to attend the finale of Cardiff University’s Live Music Society’s Battle of the...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Mar 31, 2023

REVIEW: Kid Kapichi 31.01.2023 at Thekla, Bristol
Written by: Ivy Morris via the Kid Kapichi on Instagram - all rights reserved Following the release of their tory-bashing, rage-fuelled,...
Ivy Morris
Mar 1, 2023


REVIEW: International showcase at Bristol O2 as LA Band Wallows team up with Australian band MAY-A
Branching further afield than Cardiff this week, we take a look back two weeks to 15th January & across the border to discuss how...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Jan 30, 2023


REVIEW: The 1975 take on Cardiff International Arena "At Their Very Best"
Stretching over two nights due to popular demand, the 1975 took centre stage at the newly renamed Cardiff International Arena last week....
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Jan 23, 2023


DREAMMAKERS – Leicester Band “The Mercians” take over the O2 Academy and want more
Despite their less than savory start at the hands of a “Dreamseller” manager turned conman; Leicestershire band the Mercians have bounced...
Evan Johnson-Charteris
Sep 5, 2022


PinkPantheress' dissapointing fourth collaboration of 2022
This week, PinkPantheress completes her fourth collaboration of 2022, teaming up with Sam Gellaitry to bring us Picture in my mind....
Ed Tomlin
Aug 17, 2022


ROTW: The Libertines' self titled second album
This week, I've picked The Libertines' self-titled second album as the Record Of The Week. Despite their first project, 2002's Up The...
Ed Tomlin
Aug 4, 2022
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