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It’s quite hard not to like Antony Szmierek. The Manchester-based poet, songwriter, and performer has spent the last...

Alternative Interviews

Pocket Sun: ‘You pick up on subtle clues that eventually and inevitably cascade….’

Meet Bristol’s Pocket Sun. They’re a five-piece band who make nostalgic yet contemporary alt-pop bops. They’ve been championed...

We Sat Down With The All-American Rejects For Another Instalment Of Quickfire Questions

Welcome back, dear reader, to Quickfire Questions. In case you didn’t know, this is the sometimes-recurring segment of...

Indie Interviews Rock

SOFY: ‘I Like How Eclectic This Mixtape Is, But I Want A New Challenge…’

Have you heard of SOFY? If you haven’t, then we’re afraid to say that you’ve been slacking. SOFY...

Marcus Royce: ‘This new chapter is still me, but a more free me…’

Interviews Pop Singer-Songwriters

The voice of Marcus Royce – or Mark Smeby – is one you’ve probably heard somewhere before. Maybe...

Pacific Avenue: ‘I think we’re getting better at being on our best behaviour…’

Pacific Avenue formed in 2017 and has since emerged as one of the most exciting bands from Australia...

Some Playlists.

Here’s A Playlist Of Our Top Picks From The Great Escape’s 2025 Line-Up

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We’ve Made A Banger-Heavy Dance Playlist Called ‘The Winter Of Our Discotheque’ (Because Why Not?)

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OneRepublic Frontman Ryan Tedder Has Written Some Seriously Amazing Songs

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We’ve Made You A Playlist Of Some Bangers You’ll Be Hearing At Reading Festival 2024

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Here’s A Playlist Of (Pretty Much) Every Act Who’s Playing At Victorious Festival 2024

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Costa Rican Composer Pablo Esquivel Has Made You A Playlist Of His Favourite Songs And Influences

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Reviews.

Amigo The Devil, Live in Bristol: A Rollicking And Riotous Folk-Punk Night To Remember

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Antony Szmeriek, Live In London: A Vital New Voice Shines On His Biggest Stage Yet

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The Enemy, Live in London: A Rollicking Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot from Britain’s Most Underrated Live Band

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News & Features.

Here’s Why You Can’t Miss Amigo The Devil Supporting Frank Turner On His UK Tour

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Here’s A Playlist Of Our Top Picks From The Great Escape’s 2025 Line-Up

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Nia Smith, Courting, Skunk Anansie (!!!) And More Just Got Added To The Great Escape 2025

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Tendai Sitima’s New Single ‘Chapped Lip (Kinda Beauty)’ Is A Sultry Soul-Pop Jam For The Ages

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Jordan Adetunji, Lynks, MOIO, Peter Doherty And More Are Playing The Great Escape 2025

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Nothing But Thieves, Courteeners, And Kasabian Are Headlining Truck Festival 2025

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Selfie Sessions.

Kaia Laurielle Has Recorded A Selfie Session For You (And It’s Gorgeous)

Selfie Sessions Singer-Songwriters

You’ve heard of Kaia Laurielle, haven’t you? She’s the South London singer, songwriter, and artist who makes the...

Girl Next Door Has Recorded An Ethereal Version of ‘Let My Baby Stay’ For One On One’s Selfie Sessions

Girl Next Door has taken Mac DeMarco’s ‘Let My Baby Stay’, stripped it back, soaked it in melancholic...

Ella Thompson Has Recorded A Striking Version of ‘To Light The Lantern’ For Our Selfie Sessions

Attention all One on One residents, we’ve got another Selfie Session ready and waiting for you. So, come...

Ed Wallis of Green Rays Has Recorded a Heartfelt Acoustic Version of ‘Run’ for our Selfie Sessions

Stripping back an already delicate piece, Ed Wallis of Green Rays delivers an expertly crafted Selfie Session. Previously...

Cat Reynolds Has Recorded A Rooftop Acoustic Version Of ‘Never Wanted To Stay’ For Our Selfie Sessions

He’s absolutely nailed it, hasn’t he? Meet Cat Reynolds. He’s a London-based singer-songwriter who hails from Limerick, Ireland,...

Soham De Has Recorded A Live Version of ‘Have You Had Enough?’ For Our Selfie Sessions

Selfie Sessions Singer-Songwriters

Spoiler alert: he’s absolutely smashed it. You know Soham De, don’t you? He’s the King’s Lynn-based singer/songwriter behind...

Even More Stuff.

Pocket Sun: ‘You pick up on subtle clues that eventually and inevitably cascade….’

Meet Bristol’s Pocket Sun. They’re a five-piece band who make nostalgic yet contemporary alt-pop bops. They’ve been championed...

OneRepublic Frontman Ryan Tedder Has Written Some Seriously Amazing Songs

You've heard of OneRepublic, haven't you? Of course you have. They're one of the biggest pop bands in the world, they've had a couple of number one singles, and they've...

Playlists Pop

Slam Dunk 2025 Has Announced Its First Wave Of Names (And It’s Looking Typically Amazing)

Alternative Culture & Events Features News Rock

Slam Dunk Festival, the UK’s biggest independent rock fest, is back and ready to take 2025 by storm....

Reading Festival 2024: Legends And Future Headliners Collide At Britain’s Best Alternative Weekender

Alternative Culture & Events Pop Reviews Rock

It’s hard not to enjoy Reading Festival. It’s the best alternative music festival in the country and we...

Victorious Festival 2024: A World-Class Hidden Gem Nestled Amongst The Glorious English Coast

Alternative Culture & Events Indie Reviews

It feels slightly strange to describe a 65,000-capacity festival as a ‘hidden gem’. However, in the case of...

PJ Harvey, Live in London: A Masterclass In Subtlety From England’s Reigning Alternative Queen

Alternative Folk Indie Reviews

We’re sitting in the blazing sunshine in London’s Gunnersbury Park. It’s a Sunday afternoon and things are rather...

These Will Be The Top Singalong Moments Of Reading 2024

Culture & Events Features Indie Pop Rock

You might have noticed, but Reading Festival is a firm favourite of ours here at One on One...

Boardmasters 2024: A Picture-Perfect Weekender In The Heart Of The Cornish Countryside

Take one of the most picturesque festival sites in the UK – specifically, a sprawling green expanse, nestled...

Culture & Events Indie Pop Reviews Rock

These Are Our Top 10 Under-The-Radar Acts From Reading Festival 2024’s Lineup

Alternative Culture & Events Features Indie Rock

New music’s the best thing in the world, isn’t it? It’s that indescribable feeling of stumbling across a...

We’ve Made You A Playlist Of Some Bangers You’ll Be Hearing At Reading Festival 2024