The Libertines share new single 'Night Of The Hunter'
"The song’s about not staying ahead of the law." - Pete Doherty
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Yard Act clear the runway for new album with single 'Petroleum'
"People think they want honesty but they don’t, they want me to portray the version of honesty that they've paid to see and that’s part of the illusion.”
Hotel Lux pay homage to Nigella Lawson in new Christmas single 'Carvery'
"We wanted to appeal to that Christmas nostalgia, a bit of Slade, a bit of The Pogues."
Florence Rose unveils hauntingly beautiful new single 'Isn't Life Beautiful'
"It's about being women who run with the wolves..."
Sleaford Mods reimagine 'West End Girls' - and Pet Shop Boys approve
Sleaford Mods bring their unique flair to Pet Shop Boys' 'West End Girls', turning the synth-pop classic into a charitable venture for Shelter this Christmas. And the original songwriters approve!
Miso Extra shares brilliant new avant-pop single '2nd Floor'
Future-pop talent Miso Extra, a long-time favourite of the avant-garde scene, is back on the radar with her latest track, '2nd Floor'.
Manchester's rising star Antony Szmierek drops 'Seasoning EP'
Antony Szmierek, BBC 6 Music’s Artist of the Year, releases Seasoning EP, a contemplative voyage merging indie, rap, and spoken-word elements.
Holly Humberstone shares Tokyo-inspired video for 'Elvis Impersonators'
Join Holly Humberstone as she wanders through Tokyo in her new video for 'Elvis Impersonators'.
Hak Baker shares moving 'Brotherhood' video, echoing album's fraternal themes
Fresh off a sold-out tour, Hak Baker shares an intimate look into his life and music with the new video for ‘Brotherhood’.
Home Counties unveil eagerly awaited debut album and drop new single & video 'Wild Guess'
London's Home Counties announce debut album Exactly As It Seems, accompanied by the release of new genre-blending single 'Wild Guess'.
Merry Lamb Lamb shares new EP 'Exodus', a bold leap into club sounds
Merry Lamb Lamb, a rising sensation from Hong Kong and now based in London, launches her club-oriented EP Exodus today, showcasing a daring new sound.
Lime Garden share new single & video 'I Want To Be You'
Brighton's indie-electro band Lime Garden is set to take 2024 by storm with their debut album One More Thing and a headlining UK & EU tour.
MGMT announce new album 'Loss Of Life' and share single 'Mother Nature'
MGMT, the duo composed of Andrew VanWyngarden and Benjamin Goldwasser, have unveiled details of their forthcoming fifth studio album, Loss Of Life.
Listen to new alt-rock single from Kevin Abstract, 'Running Out'
Kevin Abstract is back, this time venturing into alternative rock with his latest single, 'Running Out.'
Future Islands announce new album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’
Future Islands have shared details of their new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, and released its latest single.
IDLES unveil new single 'Dancer' and announce much-anticipated album 'TANGK'
IDLES return to the limelight with new single 'Dancer', while dropping big hints about their edgy, upcoming fifth album, TANGK. Watch the video below.
Blu DeTiger collabs with Mallrat on new single 'Cut Me Down'
Blu DeTiger has teamed up with Australian musician Mallrat on new single ‘Cut Me Down’. Give it a spin below.
Burna Boy shares 'Big 7', announces new album 'I Told Them'
Burna Boy has shared the launch single ‘Big 7’ along with details of his upcoming seventh studio album, I Told Them. You can listen to it and watch the video below.
Everything But The Girl release single ahead of first new album in 24 years
Everything But The Girl have released the single ‘Nothing Left To Lose’, with accompanying music video, ahead of their first new album in almost a quarter of a century.
Video streams to count towards UK Albums Chart from next year
For the first time in UK Albums Chart history, video streams will count towards an album’s overall success from the start of next year.
Steven Spielberg makes his music video directorial debut with Marcus Mumford’s new single
The legendary director tipped his creative toes into the world of music videos by tackling Marcus Mumford’s new single ‘Cannibal.’
New Music Friday – June 17
I hope you’re reading this outside, pint in hand (or lime & soda, if you’re not drinking), scrolling through your phone as you wait for your friends or colleagues – maybe even both – to return. If you’re able to then slap that play button on the playlist below to give a listen to today’s New Music Friday.
New Music Friday – June 10
And here we are. Well done. A whole week complete once more, without those weary, boozy bank holidays we had last week to revel in. And now, we can revel some more – only for your standard two-and-a-bit day weekend though. Still, at least there’s some quality new music out.
New Music Friday – June 3
What’s equally as welcome as a bank holiday Friday? New music – of course. Combine the two and you’re laughing. Thanks to Archie for kicking-off this nifty little series. My name’s Teddy and I’m a lover of music. That, quite frankly, is all you need to know about me. (That and my penchant for wordplay – which you’ll pick up in time, no doubt).
whynow New Music Friday - April 29
This week's round up of music also features the first instalment of our creatively named new series, Music Video of the Week. Watch, read and listen below.