Bloc Party announce seventh album Anatomy Of A Brief Romance, produced by Trevor Horn
Bloc Party have announced their seventh album Anatomy Of A Brief Romance, due 11th September via cOnTAGIOUS LTD and Virgin Music Group, alongside new...
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Seven top ten albums and counting: Editors announce their return with 'Call It In' and a 2027 world tour
Editors have shared new single 'Call It In' via Play It Again Sam, their first new music since 2022's 'EBM', alongside details of an extensive UK and...
Dublin's Basht have made a concept album about the Catholic Church, the military industrial complex and the poor advice handed down by both
Produced by Ali Chant and rooted in Irish religious history, 'Poor Advice' is a concept album about institutional power, moral authority and the counsel handed down from above. 'Perfume' is the opening argument, and it is a strong one.
Morn return with 'The Standard Model' and announce spring headline shows
Recorded live in Dan Carey's Streatham studio with all four members in the room, 'The Standard Model' has been part of Morn's live show since the band began. Hearing it recorded is like finding out a rumour was true all along.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce debut album 'Cannonball' and share new single 'Nosedive'
Produced by the teams behind Geordie Greep and Fat White Family, recorded at RAK Studios and nearly six years in the making: Man/Woman/Chainsaw's debut album arrives on 7th August and it sounds like it was worth every second.
Big Special preview new EP O’Joy! with ‘Only Free When Sleeping’
A new single introduces an EP built from material that didn’t make their earlier work.
Joy Division, The Cure, Bauhaus: London's Mouth Ulcers are making post-punk feel urgent again
Formed in 2025 and already selling out shows in two countries, Mouth Ulcers arrive at their debut EP with BBC 6 Music support, festival bookings and a sound that makes goth feel newly necessary.
The best new UK & Ireland bands of 2026 | 6 acts who are genuinely delivering on the hype
Keo sold out their tour on five songs. Cardinals made the most divisive debut of the year. Getdown Services have been quietly building a cult since 2021. Six acts, six arguments for why British and Irish music is in a more interesting place than the conversation suggests.
How Ian Curtis wanted Joy Division to be 'extreme'
Ian Curtis did more than front Joy Division, he shaped their sound with an uncompromising vision.
You Wish review | Dream Nails sound recalibrated, instinctive, and unstoppable
Dream Nails’ third album finds the band fully stepping into themselves, trading blunt-force punk for texture and hard-won optimism.
'I don't celebrate anything': Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on porn addiction, politics, and staying angry
Jason Williamson discusses sobriety, self-doubt, online backlash, and the making of Sleaford Mods’ most expansive album to date.
Secret Love by Dry Cleaning review | Nerve, awkwardness, and diminishing returns
On Secret Love, Dry Cleaning double down on awkwardness and restraint, delivering an album full of ideas that does not always hold together.
White Lies return with first new music in three years and announce 2026 UK/EU tour
‘Nothing On Me’ is White Lies’ most intense song yet, blending prog and krautrock with lyrical vulnerability.
Burnout meets high-octane riffs in Sam Akpro’s 'Tunnel Vision'
A swirling mix of post-punk, dub, and raw energy, Tunnel Vision cements Sam Akpro as one to watch.
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.
Heartworms’ Glutton For Punishment is here – and it’s a darkly thrilling debut
Heartworms’ debut album Glutton For Punishment is out now, proving she’s more than just post-punk – and she’s taking it on the road for a 2025 UK/EU tour.
Sam Akpro announces 'Evenfall' – a debut album full of South London noir, shoegaze grit, and psychedelic beats
South London artist Sam Akpro announces his debut album Evenfall, set for release this March. The album's first single is out now with a stunning video.
The Murder Capital drop political anthem ‘Love Of Country’ – all proceeds go to Palestine
Love of Country by The Murder Capital challenges nationalism and raises funds for Palestinians. A powerful call to action through music.
Ekkstacy closes 2024 with electrifying single and video ‘She Will Be Missed’
Post-punk artist EKKSTACY releases ‘She Will Be Missed’, a track reflecting on fleeting relationships. Watch the captivating video and feel the energy of this rising star’s latest work.
Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt previews Heavy Glory with latest single 'Doomsday Childsplay'
Elias Rønnenfelt of Iceage shares new single 'Doomsday Childsplay' ahead of his debut solo album Heavy Glory, set for release this Friday. Catch him live at Pitchfork Music Festival in London.
'Writing an album in a Catholic convent was dark, moody, and isolated - it suited us.' | Crows interviewed
Reason Enough finds Crows reflecting on existentialism, anxiety, and life in a divided UK. James Cox and Steve Goddard talk creative escape and emotional recovery.
The Cure’s 45-year legacy immortalised in new book 'Stills'
Featuring commentary from Robert Smith, Stills showcases two decades of iconic Cure imagery through the lens of photographer Paul Cox.
Iceage's Elias Rønnenfelt announces debut solo album Heavy Glory: 'We are capturing something that is hard to hold down'
Heavy Glory—the debut solo album from Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt—captures love, chaos, and everything in between. New single 'No One Else' out now.
Afraid of Tomorrows review | The Mysterines dive into anxiety and addiction
The Mysterines return with Afraid of Tomorrows, a gritty, grunge-infused ride. Read our in-depth review.
