Fresh from signing with Republic of Music, The Heat Inc. returned to the stage with a fierce, tightly wound performance that signals serious intent ahead of their forthcoming third album Tom Bleasdale’s Car And Other Attractions, due this September.

London’s chaotic underground force Bad Fractals have announced their debut album The Sea Sang Screaming, set for release on 15th May via Creation Youth Records, with vinyl editions landing as part of this year’s Record Store Day celebrations.

Manchester songwriter John Blaylock has unveiled his latest single Where Did All My Friends Go?, offering a poignant preview of his forthcoming debut album Sounds Of The Dreadnought, set for release on 8th May.

Nerina Pallot has announced a major milestone release with the arrival of her forthcoming compilation Fire Escape Symphonies: The Best Of, set for release on 29th May.

Tenille Townes has confirmed her long-awaited return to the UK this autumn, expanding her Living Room Tour in support of her newly released album The Acrobat.

Madonna has announced her long-awaited return to club culture with the reveal of her new album Confessions II, set for release on 3rd July.

Copenhagen’s 100%WET continue their ascent with the release of their new single Eleanor’s Escape, out now via Crunchy Frog Recordings—marking their first original material of 2026 and another evolution of their self-styled “hypergaze” sound.

Enter Shikari have unveiled the official video for Find Out The Hard Way, the latest visual to emerge from their surprise new album Lose Your Self, out now via So Recordings.