Mutations Festival 2026 – Friday: From Harp Strings To Bedlam And Everything In Between
Ever since first attending Mutations in 2022, I have described it as a more manageable, densely packed version of The Great Escape. Since the festival condensed into two days, that description has become even more apt. Spanning multiple genres and a good selection of the city’s venues, it is a no-brainer for local live music fans looking to broaden their horizons and discover their next favourite band.
Arabella Lucia Strips Back The Rock And Roll At Yungblud’s B.R.A.T Cave
Beneath London’s Denmark Street, in the intimate, sweat-soaked surroundings of Yungblud’s B.R.A.T Cave, Arabella Lucia trades the full-band electricity of her usual performances for an acoustic set that puts her voice, songwriting and personality firmly in the spotlight. For the self-proclaimed Rockstar Princess, this is an opportunity to reveal the vulnerability beneath the punk-rock attitude, and to show just how much she is developing as an artist.
Desperate Measures Celebrate 45 Years With A Raucous Punk Birthday Party At The Hope And Anchor
Forty-five years on, Desperate Measures remain as combustible as ever. Presented by Vive Le Rock Magazine, this anniversary party at The Hope & Anchor on Saturday 24th October 2026 brings the New Zealand punk veterans together with two energetic support acts for a night of fast guitars, furious vocals and unapologetic attitude. Having reformed in London around a decade ago, the band are now preparing for a homecoming tour of New Zealand next May. First, though, there is unfinished business to attend to on home turf.
Serra Marinheiro Casts A Spell With New Single ‘spells in my living room’
Singer-songwriter Serra Marinheiro continues her creative rebirth with spells in my living room, a captivating new single that further establishes the sound and identity of an artist embracing a newfound confidence and freedom of expression following her departure from her former musical project, POESY.
The Wellermen Announce Debut Original Album ‘Homeward Bound’ And Unveil New Single ‘Samhain’
Transatlantic folk collective The Wellermen are set to take a major step forward with the announcement of their new album, Homeward Bound, arriving on 12th March. Marking the group’s first full-length collection of original, self-written material, the 13-track record sees the five-piece draw on their diverse musical backgrounds to create a collection rooted in traditional folk storytelling, rich harmonies and contemporary songwriting.
SoJo Turns Heartbreak Into A New Beginning With ‘Arena For Love’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Feeling Free’
Singer-songwriter SoJo transforms personal heartbreak into an uplifting declaration of independence with her new single Arena For Love, released ahead of her debut album, Feeling Free, arriving on 4th December.
Yee Loi Unleash ‘Miraclist’ As Fourth Single Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Flicks, Licks, Party Tricks’
Teenage punk firebrands Yee Loi return with Miraclist, their electrifying fourth single and latest preview of their forthcoming debut album, Flicks, licks, party tricks, due for release on 15th January 2027 via Modern Sky UK.
U2 Announce ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ World Tour With Two London Stadium Dates And Wolf Alice As European Special Guests
U2 are returning to stadiums in 2027 with Carnaval De Luz Presents: The Greatest Show On Earth, a major world tour that will see Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. reunite on stage for their first stadium dates since 2019. The newly announced UK and European leg includes two nights at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Wolf Alice joining the band as special guests across the European dates.
Luvcat Celebrates ‘Vicious Delicious’ Anniversary With Exclusive Live Film From The Box Soho
Luvcat is marking the first anniversary of her debut album, Vicious Delicious, with the premiere of a full-length live concert film capturing her recent intimate performance at The Box Soho. The film will be available exclusively on YouTube for 48 hours from 6pm GMT on Halloween, Saturday 31st October 2026.
GIRLBAND! Announce Self-Titled Debut Album And UK In-Store Tour
Nottingham trio GIRLBAND! are preparing to throw open the doors to their debut self-titled album, GIRLBAND!, arriving on 13th November 2026. To celebrate the release, the band will take their infectious house-party spirit on the road for a series of intimate UK in-store appearances, bringing fans together for a run of special events across the country.
Blancmange Announce Reissues Of First Three Albums ‘Happy Families’, ‘Mange Tout’ And ‘Believe You Me’
Blancmange are set to revisit the formative years of their influential synth-pop career with the reissue of their first three studio albums: Happy Families (1982), Mange Tout (1984) and Believe You Me (1985). All three records will be re-released by London Records on 4th December 2026, across LP and CD formats, with restored artwork and a range of additional material.
The Jim Jones All Stars Slay London’s Scala As Spitfire Return, Firing On All Cylinders
The sold-out final night of The Jim Jones All Stars’ I’m On Fire tour brings the band to London’s legendary Scala to promote their album Cat Fight. Before the headliners take the stage, however, there is a night of rock ’n’ roll, psychedelic noise and soul-fuelled mayhem to get through, beginning with the legendary Camden Cat, Daniel Jeanrenaud.
Shed Seven Share New Single ‘Let The Good Times Roll’ And Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show At York Stadium
Shed Seven continue their remarkable resurgence with the release of new single Let The Good Times Roll, the latest preview of their forthcoming seventh studio album, Shed Seven, due out on 8th January 2027 via Cooking Vinyl. The band have also confirmed that their biggest-ever headline show, at York’s LNER Community Stadium on 29th May 2027, has sold out.
The Cân Aderyn Singers Bring The Fire To The Valleys Of South Wales
I’ve written before in the pages of RockShot about Buck & Evans, one of my favourite bands. The ‘Rock ‘n’ Soul’ sound encapsulated in their debut (and currently sole) album release, 2019’s Write A Better Day is truly special though following the Covid outbreak in...
Emily Bear Returns With New Single ‘God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This’
GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Emily Bear has released her new single, God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This, marking her first solo artist release in almost a decade and her debut on Sony Music Masterworks.
Razorlight Announce 20th Anniversary Tour Celebrating Landmark Eponymous Sophomore Album
Razorlight are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum second album, Razorlight, with an extensive run of UK and European dates in autumn and winter 2026. The tour will see the band’s classic line-up perform the 2006 record in full, revisiting the songs that propelled them to the forefront of British indie rock.
Ryan And Rory Go All In With Debut Album ‘The Whole 9 Yards’ And Share New Single ‘Rock In The River’
Country duo Ryan and Rory are preparing to take the next major step in their career with the announcement of their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards, arriving on 19th February 2027 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Alongside the announcement, the pair have released new single Rock In The River, offering an emotional preview of the 12-track collection.
BRELAND Turns Up The Heat With New Single ‘No Smoking’
Genre-blending country star BRELAND returns with No Smoking, a high-energy new single that showcases his distinctive fusion of country, hip-hop, R&B and pop. The track captures the excitement of instant attraction, pairing a playful premise with an infectious country sound designed for late-night drives, parties and festival stages.
