Manchester alt-rock four-piece SerpentS return with their bold new single, Wetter Than Revenge, a high-energy, unapologetically playful track that marks another step forward for the rising band as they build towards their forthcoming EP, Let Loose & Join A Cult, due in early 2027.

EELS have released their 16th studio album, COOKIE HAPPENED, out now via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Led by singer, songwriter and producer E (Mark Oliver Everett), the twelve-track collection finds the band reflecting on mortality, friendship, regret and the fleeting moments that give life its meaning, combining their trademark dark humour with warmth, introspection and a hard-won sense of optimism.

Brighton-born singer-songwriter Alfie Jukes has announced his highly anticipated debut album, Funny Little Feeling, set for release in April 2027 via Giant Music. Alongside the announcement, he has unveiled his upbeat new single, Lucy, When You Wake Up, an infectious alt-pop track that turns a remarkable family love story into a celebration of romance, nostalgia and the unexpected moments that shape our lives.

Poppy is entering the gaming world with Poppy Secret Run, a new interactive musical experience created in collaboration with Paris-based creative technology studio SoWhen?, launching exclusively in Fortnite on 23rd October. Available for a limited time until 23 November, the experience invites fans to step inside the singer’s surreal universe, combining music, exploration and player-driven choices in an immersive journey built around her song Time Will Tell.

Alt-rock and pop-punk artist NOAHFINNCE has released WONKY, a raw, acoustic-led new single that explores self-acceptance, individuality and the pressure to change to meet other people’s expectations. The release marks a more stripped-back moment for the singer-songwriter, arriving ahead of his UK headline tour, which begins in Cardiff on 22nd October.

Sacramento-born punk rock outfit Destroy Boys have announced their new album, FOIE GRAS, set for release on 5 March via Epitaph Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared lead single Hysteria, accompanied by an unsettling new music video that draws on analogue horror, psychological thrillers and the darker corners of internet culture.

Toploader have returned with Sleepyhead, their first new music in almost a decade, marking an exciting new chapter for the British band behind the multi-platinum album Onka’s Big Moka and global smash hit Dancing In The Moonlight. The release arrives as the band continue their intimate UK headline tour, bringing their celebrated live show to venues across the country throughout October.

Canadian indie rock outfit The Bankes Brothers have announced the release of their debut full-length album, For the sake of my love I hope I make it, arriving on 10th February 2027. The announcement comes alongside the release of new single Georgia Peaches, a track that captures the record’s blend of intimate songwriting, experimental production and instinctive musical energy.