Self-Love Season: Allegra’s ‘Upgraded’ Era Is Here

From voicing some of the hugest DJ hits of 2024 to unveiling her most personal songs to date in debut EP ‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.1’, rising London-based songwriter Allegra is claiming the spotlight this year – and fans won’t have to wait long to hear more. With a Vol. 2 in the works, she’s been teasing imminent release across her socials and has now enthralled fans with an accompanying video for an empowering moment in her EP, ‘Upgraded’.

Nathan O’Regan: Breakthrough Irish Songwriter Making Waves

2025 is proving to be a breakout year for Nathan O’Regan, whose debut studio EP, Uncovered Vol. 1, celebrates Northern Ireland’s unparalleled songwriting talent. Released via Zenith Cafe, this thoughtfully curated collection of covers includes highlights like Fiona Harte’s introspective, ‘Permanent’ and Gareth Dunlop’s heartening ‘It’ll Be Alright’. Each track is a masterclass in vocal expression, with O’Regan’s rich, bluesy tones infusing new energy and emotional nuance into these timeless songs.

We Speak To Brendan B Brown Of Wheatus About Their Christmas EP, ‘Just A Dirtbag Christmas’, What’s Next, And A Lot About AC/DC

Wheatus have just about finished their mammoth UK tour, which they started in early October. We last spoke with founder and lead singer, Brendan B Brown, back in 2016, and he’s managed to find some time in his incredibly busy schedule to set aside a few minutes to chat with us. It was a great catch up, and we talked about their current release, their Christmas EP, ‘Just A Dirtbag Christmas’, their upcoming 20th anniversary edition of their ‘Wheatus’ album, the secret to the staying power of Teenage Dirtbag, and about meeting your heroes.