Kelsy Karter & The Heroines Ignite The O2 With Riotous Rock & Raw Charisma
Kelsy Karter & The Heroines stride onto The O2 Arena stage like they own every inch of it. The Australian–British four-piece — fronted by Los Angeles-based, Melbourne-born firecracker Kelsy Karter, with Derby natives Sebastian Boyse on drums, Matt Peach on guitar,...
n0trixx Announces Debut Album ‘A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia’, Shares Harrowing New Single ‘Revenge On God’
Russian-born, Lancashire-based “bedlamcore” artist n0trixx has announced her debut album A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia, set for release on 13th March 2026, alongside the arrival of its uncompromising lead single Revenge On God.
Reading & Leeds 2026: A Festival Weekend Poised For Pop, Punk, And Everything In Between
The first wave of names for Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 has landed, and it promises a bank holiday weekend that’s as diverse as it is exhilarating. Running from Thursday 27th August to Sunday 30th August 2026 across Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Leeds’ Bramham...
Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album ‘Historia’ And Share Lead Single ‘Señorita’
Flamenco icons Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo have announced their new album Historia, set for release on 15 May 2026. The record marks a major new chapter for the GRAMMY®-winning group, who first reshaped global pop in the late ’80s with their pioneering blend of flamenco, Latin rhythms, pop hooks and genre-spanning influences.
Charlotte Sands Announces New Album ‘Satellite’ & Shares New Single ‘One Eye Open’
Alt-pop powerhouse Charlotte Sands has announced details of her new album Satellite, set for release on 6th March 2026. Alongside the news, she has unveiled a brand-new single, One Eye Open, offering another electrifying preview of what’s to come.
The Miraculous Second Coming Of The Saints ’73-’78 At London’s Electric Ballroom
There are comebacks, and then there are resurrections. For punk devotees, the return of The Saints ’73–’78 — the latest live incarnation of the legendary Melbourne outfit — firmly belonged in the latter category. With original members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay at the helm, and an inspired line-up completed by Mick Harvey, Mark Arm, Peter Oxley, and a three-piece brass section led by Terry Edwards, the Electric Ballroom felt less like a gig and more like a communal rite of appreciation for one of punk’s most quietly revolutionary bands.
Annabelle Chairlegs Shares Fuzz-Drenched New Single ‘Heavy Sleeper’ Ahead of 2026 Album ‘Waking Up’
Austin-based singer-songwriter Annabelle Chairlegs — the creative force of New Jersey native Lindsey Mackin — has released her latest single Heavy Sleeper, the third track to be lifted from her forthcoming album Waking Up, due 30th January 2026. Produced by Ty Segall and arriving via TODO, the record marks a new chapter for Chairlegs, pushing her sound into grittier, more mechanical territory without letting go of the molten hooks and melodic charm that have powered her rise.
Dogstar Launch 2026 ‘All In Now’ Tour With UK & Ireland Dates + Full European Leg
Alt-rock trio Dogstar — featuring Hollywood star Keanu Reeves on bass, vocalist/guitarist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse — have announced a major European tour for 2026, hitting Ireland, the UK and a wide range of venues across the continent. The All In Now Tour 2026 is set to begin in June and run through much of the summer, offering fans both nostalgia and fresh live energy from the reactivated band.
Xiu Xiu Announce New Covers Compilation ‘Xiu Mutha F***in’ Xiu: Vol. 1’ & Share ‘Cherry Bomb’
Experimental art-rock shapeshifters Xiu Xiu have announced their latest project: Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1, a wide-ranging and deeply idiosyncratic collection of covers arriving 16th January 2026 via Polyvinyl. Long available only to subscribers of their Bandcamp series, these reimaginings now see their first full official release — a meticulously curated portfolio that spans decades, genres and entirely disparate musical worlds.
Lzzy Hale And Her Bloody Good Mates Storm The O2 Arena
Six albums and more than two decades into their career, Halestorm are still renowned for their near constant touring, but they've never played a headline show at London's O2 Arena – until tonight. It’s been a big year – particularly in the UK – as the band, with their...
Alessi Rose’s Voyeur Tour Burns Bright At The O2 Forum Kentish Town
The O2 Forum Kentish Town doesn’t feel like a gig venue tonight. Instead, as the lights drop into a deep rose glow, the space transforms into a surreal faux chapel. A fabric backdrop shaped into gothic arches hangs behind the band, framing an illumiated cross that...
Britainicana Is Louder That Americana: Westside Cowboy Stampede Through Portsmouth
Manchester-based quartet Westside Cowboy have only been together since 2023, but have already caused a stir. They have even coined a genre of their own – Britainicana. Even though the name suggests US country with a miserable and sarcastic British twist, they have created something much more fun.
Midweek Metal Mass: Lacuna Coil Blaze Through Leeds Stylus
Italian goth heavyweights Lacuna Coil turn Tuesday into a blackout ritual at Leeds Stylus, backed by a fired-up opening assault from Florida bruisers Nonpoint.
Mumford & Sons Announced As BST Hyde Park 2026 Headliners
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has confirmed that the mighty Mumford & Sons will headline the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 4th July 2026, marking a decade since their last celebrated appearance at the London festival. For a band that emerged from West London’s grassroots scene, the night promises to be a homecoming of the highest order.
Mae Stephens Returns With Defiant New Single ‘Done With U’ And Announces 2026 UK Headline Tour
Rising alt-pop force Mae Stephens has released her bold new single Done With U alongside news of her first UK headline tour, set for March and April 2026. The tour launches in Norwich on 18 March and wraps in London at The Lower Third on 1st April.
Cassyette Detonates The Roundhouse With 30 Minutes Of Pure Chaos And Catharsis
The lights fall to black inside the Roundhouse and a ripple of anticipation rolls through the crowd. When Cassy Brooking — better known as Cassyette — steps into the shadows, the room shifts. There’s no gentle warm-up, no easing into the night. Instead, she and her...
Squeeze Announce Birmingham Utilita Arena Date On 2026 Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour
British pop icons Squeeze have announced a major Birmingham show as part of their newly unveiled Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour, hitting arenas across the UK in late 2026. The band will perform at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 28th November 2026, with tickets going on general sale Friday 28th November 2025 at 09:30 GMT. Joining them as very special guest across all dates is singer, songwriter and activist Billy Bragg.
Biffy Clyro Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show At Finsbury Park For July 2026
Scottish alt-rock heavyweights Biffy Clyro have announced the biggest headline show of their career, confirming a massive outdoor performance at Finsbury Park, London, on Friday 3rd July 2026. Revealed yesterday, the news arrives as the trio continue an already packed period of activity, currently touring in support of their tenth studio album, Futique, released in September this year. That run includes a major night at London’s O2 Arena on 14th January 2026.
