New track ‘Pink Elephant’ offers first look at Arcade Fire’s next chapter
Arcade Fire release ‘Pink Elephant’, the title track from their upcoming album, out 9th May.
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Sam Fender drops ‘Tyrants’ following fan demand and Record Store Day vinyl release
Sam Fender releases ‘Tyrants’ after live tour buzz and Record Store Day vinyl debut.
The Kooks release new single ‘Compass Will Fracture’ ahead of seventh album Never/Know
‘Compass Will Fracture’ is a psych-leaning new track from The Kooks’ Never/Know, out 9th May.
Tough Cookie share blistering second single ‘Happiness’
Tough Cookie return with ‘Happiness’, a raw, guitar-heavy track about addiction and recovery.
Broncho return with two new singles ahead of first album in six years
Broncho return with two new singles from upcoming album Natural Pleasure, due 25th April.
The Kooks announce UK arena tour for autumn 2025
The Kooks will play their largest ever UK headline show at London’s O2 Arena on 11th October.
Peach Pit at Manchester Academy review | There's power in the sadness
Canadian indie crew Peach Pit combine melancholy and mischief in a magnetic Manchester Academy set.
Record Store Day 2025: The vinyl releases you can’t miss, from Liam Gallagher to The Rolling Stones
From Sam Fender’s exclusive EP to Liam Gallagher’s acoustic classics, here’s your essential guide to the best Record Store Day 2025 vinyl releases.
MJ Lenderman shares surreal new 'Wristwatch' video directed by Lance Bangs
MJ Lenderman teams up with director Lance Bangs for the video to 'Wristwatch', taken from Manning Fireworks, ahead of a major EU and UK tour this summer.
Sorry release 'Jetplane' song + video, UK/Ireland tour begins this May
London band Sorry drop 'Jetplane', a minimalist track with a self-directed video, ahead of their UK and Ireland tour starting this May.
Deep Sea Diver announce debut UK headline tour, including Pitchfork Festival
The Seattle indie rock band adds autumn UK dates, including Pitchfork Festival, after selling out their first London shows.
The Maccabees announce first UK and Ireland tour in nine years ahead of All Points East headline slot
The Maccabees announce headline shows in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester and London this August, their first full tour since 2015. Tickets go on sale Friday 11th April.
Blondshell reflects on suspended adulthood with new single ‘23’s A Baby’
Blondshell unpacks the strange limbo of modern adulthood with new single ‘23’s A Baby’, ahead of her upcoming album If You Asked For A Picture, out in May.
R.E.M., The Smiths, Nirvana – who might reunite next?
If Oasis is possible, is anyone off the table? Here are the reunions we’d love to see next.
BIIG Time announce debut album 200K and UK tour
BIIG Time, featuring members of DMA’S and PLANET, announce debut album 200K and share new single ‘Bigger Than Nothing’.
Till The Morning by Brian D'Addario review | A tender, baroque-folk detour from one half of The Lemon Twigs
Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs steps out solo with Till The Morning, a tender, subtly political and beautifully crafted album blending baroque pop, folk and jangly 60s romanticism with moments of emotional gravity.
Lip Filler embrace raw emotion on new single 'Laugh Track'
Lip Filler return with 'Laugh Track' and a run of UK tour dates, bringing their blistering live energy to Brighton, London, Leeds, Bristol, and Birkenhead.
Pencil announce debut EP Bohemian Clutter and share 'Silent Corners'
Pencil’s latest single 'Silent Corners' builds tension like a dance track before collapsing under its own weight. Their debut EP Bohemian Clutter follows in May.
Black Country, New Road release 'Happy Birthday' and announce Forever Howlong album and UK tour
Black Country, New Road share their new single 'Happy Birthday' alongside the announcement of their upcoming album Forever Howlong and UK tour in April 2025.
James Walsh on 25 years of Starsailor: 'We met when we were 16, we've been through it all together'
Starsailor are celebrating 25 years with a special tour. Frontman James Walsh discusses their journey, the realities of staying in a band, and what’s next.
Dora Jar unveils ‘Lucky’ and hits the road with Gracie Abrams
Dora Jar returns with ‘Lucky’, her first new music since No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire, just as she kicks off a UK/European tour with Gracie Abrams.
Glutton For Punishment review | A gothic fever dream of wrath and revelation
Heartworms crafts a debut of gothic grandeur with Glutton For Punishment, a stunning mix of eerie synths, brooding vocals, and spellbinding post-punk anthems.
The K’s are back with ‘Breakdown in My Bedroom’ and a new album for 2025
After a breakout year, The K’s are back with Pretty on the Internet and new single ‘Breakdown in My Bedroom’. Here’s what to expect.
The Wombats gear up for UK and EU tour with new single 'Can't Say No'
The Wombats release 'Can't Say No', the final single from their sixth album Oh! The Ocean, set for 14th February 2025, with a UK and EU tour to follow.
Bilk unleash 'Go' as they prepare for explosive 2025 tour and album drop
Bilk ring in 2025 with 'Go', a high-energy track that blends punk and hip-hop influences. It’s the first taste of their new album, Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, dropping January 24th.
Blondshell announces 'If You Asked For A Picture' and shares new single ‘T&A’
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s Blondshell returns with If You Asked For A Picture. Hear the new single ‘T&A’ and explore the album’s personal inspirations.
Divorce drop new single ‘Pill’ and announce debut album 'Drive to Goldenhammer'
Divorce announce debut album Drive to Goldenhammer and release new single ‘Pill’. Catch them on their 2025 UK headline tour. Tickets are selling fast!
'The music industry can be so ridiculous with all its egos and drama, and we wanted to poke fun at that.' | Divorce interviewed
Nottingham’s Divorce reflect on messy demos, moving cities, and poking fun at the music industry in their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer.
'It’s like a butterfly effect; one thing leads to another, and suddenly you’re doing something completely new.' | CVC interviewed
CVC share insights into their musical journey, the shift from rock to synth-heavy sounds, and what it’s like to return to Cardiff for their biggest show yet.
'We were living the dream on a tour bus that was a travelling pub.' | The Twang interviewed
Once crowned heirs to Oasis’ throne, The Twang embrace their legacy, with a remastered Jewellery Quarter and new music on the horizon.
