Florentenes Unleash Indie Firecracker ‘Miss Understands’ Ahead Of New EP ‘Homegrown’
Florentenes are officially in their breakout era. The Manchester alt-indie quartet have dropped their explosive new single, Miss Understands, the final offering from their forthcoming sophomore EP Homegrown, out Friday 16th May 2025. Bursting with youthful energy, sky-high hooks, and unmistakable Northern swagger, the track cements their place as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands.
Blair Davie Releases Haunting New Single ‘Butterflies’ And Embarks On Their Biggest Tour Yet
Rising Scottish singer-songwriter Blair Davie returns with a stunning new single, Butterflies, a soul-baring love letter to enduring connection and emotional resilience — and announces an expansive UK and European tour to match. Butterflies captures the emotional depth and lyrical honesty that have quickly become Blair Davie’s trademark. With intimate vocals, cinematic instrumentation, and a vulnerability that lingers long after the final note, the track is a powerful meditation on the kind of love that withstands time, change, and conflict.
Coach Party Roar Back With Explosive New Single ‘Girls!’ and Announce Sophomore Album ‘Caramel’
Rising alt-rock quartet Coach Party have unleashed their thunderous new single Girls!, a fire-starting anthem of unity and release, and announced their second studio album Caramel, arriving on 26th September. Premiered by the legendary Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6...
Fourmarks And Koyo light Up A Water Rats Showcase
This was a showcase at The Water Rats featuring three new bands that I knew very little about. I arrived early enough to catch the last ten minutes of Veins opening set, they are a four piece from Corby, not to be mistaken for any of the other bands called Veins. The...
Glastonbury Festival 2025 Unveils Dazzling Line-Ups For Arcadia, The Common, San Remo, Theatre & Circus, And Left Field
As the countdown to Glastonbury Festival 2025 intensifies, Worthy Farm has revealed an explosive series of area line-ups, promising festivalgoers an unforgettable journey across some of its most beloved and iconic spaces. From fire-breathing sculptures and...
Olivia Rodrigo Brings A Powerhouse Line-up Of Rising Stars And Fan Favourites To BST Hyde Park 2025
BST Hyde Park continues to cement its status as the crown jewel of the UK’s summer music season, and this year’s edition promises one of its most emotionally charged and dynamic nights yet. On Friday 27th June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo will headline the legendary Great Oak Stage—and now, she’ll be joined by a dazzling array of special guests and rising stars set to light up London’s Royal Park.
Avery Anna Turns Heartbreak Into Healing On Bold New Album ‘Let Go Letters’
This Friday (16th May), Warner Music Nashville’s rising star Avery Anna returns with let go letters, a bold, emotionally charged sophomore album that captures the stories of her fans in devastating, comforting, and often cathartic detail. At just 20 years old, the...
Sarah Hollins Unleashes Ferocious Feminist Rage On New Single ‘Mother’
New Jersey-born and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sarah Hollins is no stranger to telling hard truths through even harder songs — and with her new single “Mother”, dropping just in time for Mother’s Day Weekend 2025, she has crafted her most uncompromising and timely release to date. Produced by Erik Kertes (Michael Bublé, Shakira, Jewel, Melissa Etheridge), the track is a snarling, defiant ode to the kind of feminine rage that rarely gets the sonic space it deserves.
The Kooks Return With Reflective, Revitalised Seventh Album ‘Never/Know’
In a music landscape where reinvention can often seem forced, The Kooks have taken a different approach: reflection as a form of renewal. With their seventh studio album, Never/Know, out today, the Brighton-formed indie mainstays offer a vibrant, emotionally grounded record that doesn’t just revisit their roots—it reimagines them.
The K’s – ‘Our Sights Are Set At The Top. We’re Definitely Aiming For The Big Boy Leagues.’
The K’s are one of the most exciting breakout British bands of 2024. Hailing from a small working class town between Liverpool and Manchester, the foursome of singer/songwriter and guitarist Jamie Boyle, lead guitarist Ryan Breslin, bassist Dexter Baker and drummer...
Lorde Announces 2025 ‘Ultrasound’ World Tour Dates Including Stop At London’s O2 Arena
Alt-pop icon Lorde has officially announced her long-awaited return to the global stage with the Ultrasound 2025 headline tour, marking her biggest and most ambitious live run yet. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the reveal of her upcoming fourth studio album, Virgin, due out on 27th June.
Henge Bring Psychedelic Rock From Parts Unknown To Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms
Recently, the dirty deeds of squillionaires running their private space tourism businesses, and the world laughing at Katy Perry after her space flight, have gone to show that the appeal of a dance party beyond the realms of our own planet has fallen out of fashion....
YUNGBLUD Announces Bold Fourth Studio Album ‘Idols’
British rock trailblazer Dominic Harrison – AKA YUNGBLUD – has officially announced his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Idols, set for release on 20th June 2025 via Locomotion/Island Records. The announcement was made directly to fans via social media earlier...
REEF Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘Replenish’ With UK Anniversary Tour
In a year packed with big anniversaries and nostalgic reunions, one of Britain’s most beloved rock acts is marking a milestone of their own. This autumn, Somerset legends REEF will hit the road for a special run of UK tour dates to celebrate 30 years since the release...
Wolf Alice Return With Euphoric New Single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’
London’s genre-defying quartet Wolf Alice have returned in full bloom with their new single, Bloom Baby Bloom—a vibrant, effervescent track that signals a fresh chapter for one of Britain’s most dynamic modern rock bands. Released after a period of relative silence since their Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album Blue Weekend, the single has sent ripples through the alternative scene, sparking excitement about what might be next for the group.
Pet Needs Are Primetime Entertainment At The Old Church
It’s lunchtime in sunny Stoke Newington, the part of London that really feels like a village. Most of the crowd lined up outside the historic Old Church are making this the first stop on their weekend, and as they mingle among the old tombstones with beers in hand, the anticipation is fizzing in the air. For the fourth year in a row, Pet Needs are about to kick off their Fractured Party weekender, and we’ve so far beyond ready for it.
Alice Phoebe Lou Enchants London At The Roundhouse
On Friday, 2nd May, 2025, the Roundhouse in London played host to a spellbinding performance by South African-born musician Alice Phoebe Lou. Taking to a sold-out venue, this marked not only her largest show to date but also her return to London since 2023. Just three...
Lizzie Esau Unleashes Explosive New Single ‘Bugs’ — A Dark, Defiant Step Forward From A Rockshot Favourite
Rockshot Magazine favourite Lizzie Esau continues her rapid ascent through the UK’s alt-rock landscape with the release of her most accomplished single to date, Bugs. A darkly euphoric track filled with emotional grit and lyrical nuance, Bugs sees the 25-year-old Newcastle native confront the chaos of creative self-doubt with ferocity — and catharsis.
