REVIEW: ‘Let ‘Em Talk’ by Spook Muziek
Spook Muziek recently released his latest single, ‘Let ‘Em Talk’. Here’s what we thought.
Folklore, Fans, Theatrics, and Faery Queens: How Kiki Rockwell has some of us in a chokehold right now
New Zealand-based artist Kiki Rockwell has recently completed a tour across Europe, and her fans are still basking in the post-tour glow. Megan Wood explains why her fans are just a little bit obsessed.
Jarred Up Festival ‘26: Festival often named ‘the greatest in the world’ releases second set of names for its 2026 line-up
The world’s greatest festival is back again, today announcing the second set of names for its 2026 line-up. Read on to find out more.
REVIEW: W.I.T.C.H at Sidney & Matilda
W.I.T.C.H played Sidney&Matilda recently. Here’s what we thought.
Jarred Up alumni feature on this year’s Green Man line-up, alongside other exciting names to appear in Sheffield later this year
Some Jarred Up alumni feature on this year’s Green Man line-up, alongside other exciting names to appear in Sheffield later this year. Find out who, here.
An / Interview / With / Man/Woman/Chainsaw
Up-and-coming British post-punk band Man/Woman/Chainsaw have recently announced their debut album, ‘Cannonball’, and released a single, ‘Goddamn, Lizard Man!’, a couple of weeks ago. We spoke with the band to find out more about their new music, amongst other things.
The genesis and the future of Modern Woman
Modern Woman released their hotly-anticipated debut album last week. Ahead of its release, Jarred Up’s Edie McQueen spoke to the band’s frontwoman and progenitor, Sophie Harris, on the band’s genesis, and where they’re going next.
REVIEW: Life Aquatic Band’s new EP ‘ Stuck in the Mud’
Life Aquatic Band recently released their EP, ‘Stuck in the Mud’. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Courtney Barnett at Hebden Bridge Trades Club
Courtney Barnett recently performed an intimate show at Hebden Bridge’s Trades Club. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Plasticine’s latest single ‘Hive’
Plasticine released their latest single, ‘Hive’, recently. Here’s what we thought.
“It’s not about sex and drugs anymore, it’s just rock’n’roll”: in conversation with Shaun Ryder
We sat down with Happy Mondays’ frontman Shaun Ryder to talk about his thoughts on Manchester (and Salford), new music, and what happened at Glastonbury 1990.
REVIEW: Big Special at Stylus
Big Special played at Leeds’ Stylus recently. Here’s what we thought.
Who the fuck are… Life Aquatic Band?
They’re from Sheffield. They have an EP out tomorrow. They may (or may not) know Steve Zissou. But who the fuck are Life Aquatic Band?
REVIEW: Femur’s fantastic latest single ‘One Last Dance’
Local Sheffield favourites Femur have released their latest single, ‘One Last Dance’. Here’s what we thought (SPOILER: We loved it).
REVIEW: The Empty Page’s latest release, ‘Death On Our Side’
The Empty Page released their single ‘Death On Our Side’ recently. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’, the latest single from the Sheffield three piece band Patchwork Dots
Patchwork Dots release their newest single, ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’, next Tuesday. We were lucky enough to get an advanced copy. Here is what we thought.
REVIEW: Naima Bock at Sidney&Matilda
Naima Bock performed at Sidney&Matilda recently. Here’s what we thought.
The Flight of the Doves: An interview with Dove Ellis
Since the release of his acclaimed debut album Blizzard, an unfounded myth has circulated around Dove Ellis: that the mystique surrounding his persona is due in large part to the fact that he had, until very recently, “still never done an interview”. We would like to officially put this rumour to bed.
(Some of) Jarred Up’s Favourite Albums of 2025
It’s that time of year. We have asked our lovely pool of writers for some of their favourite albums of 2025. Do you care? Probably not. Are we gonna tell you anyway? Of course. Disagree? We don’t care. This is literally the definitive list.
Bleak Midwinter: Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst, and an “Indie Christmas”
‘In The Bleak Midwinter’ was written by Christina Rossetti in 1872, and since then it has remained one of the most popular Christmas songs in the UK and Ireland, and remains a favourite cover option for many contemporary musicians. But why? Edie McQueen gives us her thoughts.