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
Alessi Rose’s Voyeur Tour Burns Bright At The O2 Forum Kentish Town
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.

