Black Country, New Road share details of new album ‘Forever Howlong’
Black Country, New Road have returned with a triple-whammy of good news: a new single, forthcoming album and a UK, Ireland and European tour.
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Miso Extra announces debut full-length project ‘Earcandy’ via synth-house single ‘Certified’
Miso Extra has shared the greatly-anticipated news of her debut full-length album, Earcandy – and shared a brand-new ‘Certified’ banger to mark the occasion.
The Blue Stones announce brand-new album via new track ‘Come Apart’
Canadian rock duo The Blue Stones have announced their forthcoming album, Metro, via the release of punchy new single ‘Come Apart’.
Balloonerism review | Posthumous Mac Miller album floats close to the late rapper’s best
Mac Miller’s second posthumous album Balloonerism is full of introspection and beautiful production. If it is the final album from his estate, it’s a special way to let his music rest.
Stormzy, Fontaines D.C. and Beth Gibbons among the first wave of acts announced for Roskilde 2025
Roskilde Festival has announced its first wave of acts for next year, with Stormzy, Fontaines D.C., Arca and Beth Gibbons among the names already set to play at the Danish non-profit event.
‘Some artists think they’re exempt from the bad times – but none of us are.’ | Hak Baker interviewed
On the eve of his latest project’s full release, Nostalgia Death EP, we speak to Hak Baker about the pitfalls of nostalgia, co-directing the video for ‘Nameless’ and collaborating with Baxter Dury and “the man”, Pete Doherty.
Keo continue to take flight with soaring new single ‘Crow’
Emerging London four-piece Keo have shared their latest single ‘Crow’, an emotionally-charged track that follows their recent support of Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park.
Wet Leg make their UK festival headline debut at Truck Festival 2024
Wet Leg made their UK festival headline debut at Truck Festival this weekend, lavishing the crowd with hits from their chart-topping self-titled debut and more special moments.
Balancing Act announce sophomore EP ‘Tightropes And Limericks’ via new single ‘Laylow’
Manchester-formed, London-based band Balancing Act have announced a brand-new EP – and shared its smashing lead single.
Faithless at Roundhouse review | The spirit of Maxi Jazz lives on in dance music powerhouse’s live return
Faithless played London’s storied Roundhouse as part of a run of their first live shows in eight years – and their first since the passing of their charismatic frontman Maxi Jazz in 2022. Read our review.
‘Sometimes we feel like throwing in the towel’ | Mackenzy Mackay gives us a track-by-track breakdown of Life, Love & Upsets
From ‘Every Last Detail’ to ‘Home’, singer-songwriter Mackenzy Mackay shares a track-by-track breakdown of his latest EP, ‘Life, Love & Upsets’.
Frozemode turn online hate into hype with new single ‘ASBO Boys’
Underground three-piece Frozemode have seen all the nasty comments of them online – and used it as source material for a frenetic new banger.
Tourist at Roundhouse review | Electronic music’s great introspector takes to the big stage
Following the recent release of his fifth studio album, Memory Morning, Tourist took his intricate soundscapes to London’s Roundhouse. Read our review.
Mackenzy Mackay announces new EP ‘Life, Love & Upsets’ via ‘Don’t Quit Trying’ single
Mackenzy Mackay has shared his latest melodious single, ‘Don’t Quit Trying’, which heralds the arrival of a brand-new EP, Life, Love & Upsets.
Seb Lowe unveils details for 11-date UK tour
Oldham’s rising singer-songwriter Seb Lowe and his tight-knit band are hitting the road this October, with an 11-date run across the UK’s major cities.
Wide Awake Festival adds Fat Dog, Lynks and more to lineup
Wide Awake Festival has added a number of compelling new acts to its already glittering lineup, with Fat Dog, Lynks and Special Interest now also set to play there this year.
Wunderhorse return with new single ‘Midas’
Wunderhorse have galloped back into view with the release of their brand-new single, ‘Midas’.
Roskilde Festival 2024 completes scintillating lineup with 21 Savage, PinkPantheress and more
Danish festival Roskilde has completed a phenomenal lineup for this year, adding 21 Savage, PinkPantheress, Barry Can’t Swim and more to an already stacked billing.
Automotion announce new EP via single ‘Lost in the Spinal Labyrinth’
Automotion have announced their forthcoming EP, Dissolve, via the release of their brand-new single, ‘Lost in the Spinal Labyrinth’.
Tourist releases emotive new single ‘Crush’
Tourist, the moniker of English producer William Phillips, has shared the latest single from his forthcoming fifth album, Memory Morning.
Forwards Festival 2024 announces Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem as headliners
Bristol-based Forwards Festival has unveiled yet another exceptionally-curated lineup, with Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem headlining across its two days.
The Snuts: ‘Sometimes you need to break away to be a better version of yourself’
We speak to The Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane to discuss putting their new album Millennials together in a humble Scottish studio, the band’s decision to break away from their major label and why guitarist Joe McGillveray isn’t the trained stonemason some had previously thought.
‘Fizzy, dark and energetic’ | The Manatees share track-by-track breakdown of new EP ‘Different State Of Mind’
The Manatees frontman Jay Harris gives us a track-by-track rundown of the band's new EP, Different State of Mind.
FelixThe1st: ‘I’ve been blessed to make music my career so wanted to take a risk’
When a rising rapper wins a MOBO award largely on account of their lyrical flow and freestyling, you’d assume they’d stick to the genre. Yet 22-year-old Londoner FelixThe1st isn’t about the tried and tasted – a fact reflected in the title of his debut project, I Hope You Never Fit In, out now.
Montykeates is romantically ‘Unavailable’ on new single
London-based artist montykeates has delivered a drum n’ bass-tinged banger via new single, ‘Unavailable’.
The Snuts take aim at materialism with new single ‘Millionaires’
Fresh from the recent announcement of their third full-length album, The Snuts have shared new single ‘Millionaires’.
Courting drop new single ‘Emily G’
Liverpool four-piece Courting have shared new single ‘Emily G’, which is the latest cut from their forthcoming album New Last Name.
Automotion are playing this intimate London gig
Rising rock band Automotion are one of a handful of acts playing at this intimate London gig. Here’s all the details you need to catch them live.
Hak Baker: ‘People took me seriously after Worlds End FM’
To mark his collaboration with Fender on the launch of their new Highway Series, we caught up with singer-songwriter Hak Baker to discuss learning guitar in prison, the reception to his debut album World’s End FM, and his plans for a well-earned break in Colombia.
‘Our successes can’t be taken for granted’ | Examining the post-Brexit landscape for British musicians
Last month, UK Music released its annual report on the strength of the UK music industry. Whilst there are many healthy figures, these contravene other statistics that suggest a challenging landscape for British musicians post-Brexit. We examine the data and speak to UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl to find out more.
