Known for it's iconic tube carriages on the roof just a stones throw away from Shoreditch Highstreet Station, East London nightclub and bar has opened up a brand new rooftop for the summer. And you can sit inside the tube carriages too! Originally known for music, Village Underground has played a crucial part in Hackney's nightlife and as the venue approaches it's 20th year, the rooftop supports the long-term future of the venue as well as it's sister venue EartH as a hotspot as an...

Kindly invited to experience Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 for the first time, New Wave was able to spend two days soaking up the sunshine and enjoying an impressive line-up. With incredible weather, a buzzing atmosphere and performances spanning multiple genres, the weekend perfectly showcased why Rock in Rio remains one of Europe's premier music festivals that has something for everyone. This year's edition welcomed approximately 330,000 attendees across four days, making it the largest and most...

When it comes to Brazilian music, we tend to associate the country with the melodies of bossa nova, the vibrancy of samba or the infectious energy of baile funk. As these genres have crossed borders into the western music space as well as influencing many artists over the years, Brazil was once influenced by western music too - rock and roll. As New Wave Magazine have been invited to experience Rock in Rio Lisboa for the first time, we take a step back to find out why RIR is one of the great...