Live Review: Rachael Sage Kicks Off ‘Under My Canopy’ Tour With A Joyous London Showcase

Last Sunday evening, Polly Havelock was invited to attend a special performance from Rachael Sage & Friends at PizzaExpress Live. Launching her ‘Under My Canopy’ tour, which previews material from the upcoming acoustic reimagining of her 2025 album ‘Canopy’, the evening was filled with magic, warmth, and folk-inspired brilliance, while also serving as a heartfelt celebration of LGBTQIA+ voices and her partnership with UK charity Rainbow Mind.

Live Review: Alison Limerick Turns Islington Assembly Hall Into A Dancefloor With Momentous ‘COME ON IN’ Show

Last Friday at Islington Assembly Hall, the legendary Alison Limerick returned to a London headline stage for the first time in years with ‘Come On In’ – and the title proved fitting from the very first note. The atmosphere inside the packed hall felt less like a comeback and more like a long-overdue reunion, with an audience ready to celebrate both the club classics that made Limerick an icon and the new material pointing firmly toward her next chapter.

Riva Taylor at St Pancras Old Church, 7th of May, 2026. Photo Credit: Teddy Holley

Riva Taylor at St Pancras Old Church 7th May 2026

Last week Riva Taylor brought her music back to London for her first show in the city for a while. The venue she chose was St Pancras Old Church which claimed its place in music history when The Beatles used the grounds and courtyard for a 1968 photo shoot and which was set up as a music venue back in 2011. Anyone that has ever been to this venue will tell you that the acoustics there are incredible and the atmosphere intimate. It couldn’t be a more perfect venue for an artist like Riva Taylor with her crystal clear vocals and warm intimate style.

Why ‘REDRED’ Signals a Strong New Direction for CORTIS

CORTIS’ track, ‘REDRED’, from their second EP, ‘GREENGREEN’ had already begun gaining attention on TikTok even before its official release, signaling strong anticipation for the group’s latest musical direction. While pre-release snippets and viral moments have become common in K-pop, ‘REDRED’ stood out because it didn’t rely only on hype. It created curiosity around CORTIS’ evolving sound and hinted at a more defined artistic identity.

SHAB And Preston Harris Hit The Billboard Dance/Mix Show Chart With ‘It’s On You’

SHAB is having one impressive 2026 – an array of fresh new dance-pop hits, fearless advocacy for women’s rights and freedom in her home country of Iran, and even an exclusive surprise performance at Coachella’s glamorous LA Magazine party. Now, she’s raising the bar and accelerating into the mainstream as her soulful duet alongside Preston Harris, ‘It’s On You’, has hit #26 on the current Billboard Dance/Mix Show Chart.