New Romantic Revivalist Aynjel Soaks The Night In Synth At ‘Tell Me When’ Release Party

If you were to have been wandering down the streets of Camberwell on the night of March 25, you would have maybe had the feeling that you had time travelled to 1983. 

To celebrate the release of her electric single ‘Tell Me When’, London’s New Romantic darling Aynjel took to Dash The Henge Records to unveil the track to her nearest and dearest before its official release. Music Is To Blame had exclusive access to the synth-soaked party - here’s how it went. 

Seven questions With The Cheeky Habibis

Rapidly emerging to the forefront of the local Cardiff scene after working on their music and live appearances over the past few years, The Cheeky Habibis have easily grabbed the attention of local promoters and audiences a like through a series of successful appearances at the Welsh capital’s most beloved venue. The end of February 2025 saw the release of their latest single, ‘Being Human’, an eminently danceable take on pop-rock with a touch of punk woven in and the very first song they originally worked on after forming the band.

In this new instalment of our Seven Questions with Music Is To Blame series, we speak with vocalist Gabriel, drummer Hadi, and bassist Les about the band’s ongoing trajectory, their hard-to-pinpoint sound, and why ‘I’ve made it’ moments can prove dangerous.

Final Nights of Six: You Me At Six and Their Final Performance in Manchester

Come together and grieve, for Saturday, 29th March 2025, will forever be remembered as the day British rock band You Me At Six took their final bow in Manchester. The cold, relentless rain mirrors the sorrow of countless fans bidding farewell to a band that has defied two decades of music. The atmosphere was thick with bittersweet nostalgia, acting as a sombre reminder that all things, no matter how cherished, must come to an end. 

As fans poured into the O2 Apollo, a heavy sense of finality hung in the air. Above the stage, You Me At Six’s glowing ‘VI’ loomed like a solemn memorial, an unmissable spectre at the heart of the dimly lit venue—less a beacon, more a farewell. A deep, mournful blue washed over the stage, casting long, ghostly shadows over the instruments, as though standing silent, waiting for their last call. The crowd, fueled by anticipation and the haze of beer, their excitement laced with quiet grief of the impending farewell. The Final Nights of Six in Manchester was moments away from its bittersweet end.

Maren Morris Has Found Someone To Carry Her Through: Herself

Country-pop staple Maren Morris is kickstarting her fourth album cycle with a single crammed with proud belts, reassurance and nothing but raw emotion.

Just like ‘80’s Mercedes’ the latest single from Maren Morris opens with a striking piano melody, although the subject matter couldn’t be any different. While her 2016 car-themed anthem discusses how dependable her motor is, ‘Carry Me Through’ sees her taking the wheel, betting on herself and no-one else.

Photo Gallery: Gurriers 29/03/25

 Gurriers, SWX, Bristol, 29/03/25

They Really Are ‘Like No Other’ - Overpass At Manchester Gorilla

A week into their Spring 2025 tour, Midlands four piece Overpass returned to Manchester for a headline show at Gorilla and they did not disappoint. Following the release of their recent EP ‘Dependent’, the rising indie-rock band have taken to the stage and successfully translated their music from the studio to live shows - and they’ve done it really well. 

The night kicked off with support from Joe Chandler and Balancing Act, both of which were perfect openers to build the excitement amongst the crowd for Overpass. The 30 minute sets from each artist set the tone for the night and built up a strong atmosphere for the Birmingham headliners to come out to. 

Gengahr’s Intimate 10-year Celebrations Are Sweet Yet Confident

In celebration of ‘A Dream Outside’, Gengahr bring the dream inside, to KU Stockton, where they play their entire debut and take us back to 2015, when they were impressively curious newcomers, and likely leaving many wondering how it's already been a decade.

Supporting the band tonight is Alice Costelloe, whose presence is cozy and full of smiles to her audience, and to her drummer and keyboardist, Matty and Jono. Costelloe soothingly strums a cream-coloured Fender and plays an eight-track set, her voice beautiful as she plays tracks from her 2024 EP, ‘When It’s the Time’, including the title track and ‘I Never Dance’, as well as her 2023 track, ‘Badmouth’.