Irish post-punk trio M(h)aol make their return today with Scam Manifesto, their first new music since the release of their acclaimed album Something Soft. Released via Merge Records and Tulle, the new track arrives alongside a new music video and sees the Dublin band once again turn sharply personal observations into confrontational, cathartic punk.

Abbey Road Studios has announced the finalists for the fifth edition of its Music Photography Awards (MPAs), with this year’s shortlisted images capturing everything from major festival moments and intimate artist portraits to underground scenes and the enduring spirit of punk.

New Zealand dream-pop duo Purple Pilgrims announce their third studio album, Given To The Night, due for release on 27th November via AD 93, alongside the release of its first single, the mesmerising Innocence Lost.

TV Priest continue the build towards their forthcoming album Cartoons with the release of new single Just So You Know, accompanied by a new video and the announcement of a run of UK headline shows for January and February 2027.

Willie J Healey returns with his new EP 143, released today alongside a video for its title track, bringing together a collection of intimate recordings that showcase the singer-songwriter’s knack for combining warmth, groove and sharp-eyed lyricism.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania duo American Motors announce their second album, Functional Music, set for release on 6th November via Expert Work / TGIC / Vina, alongside the release of its lead single No Horses and an atmospheric new music video. The follow-up to 2024’s Content finds Dustin White, Alex Steward and Brad Williams pushing further into the distinctive world they established on their debut, expanding its themes while allowing more room for experimentation, repetition and carefully constructed space.

Australian country-pop powerhouse Tori Darke returns with her infectious new single, Who I Am (Without You), transforming the pain of a breakup into an upbeat celebration of self-discovery and starting over. Co-written in Nashville with Australian country star Morgan Evans, the hook-filled track finds Darke looking beyond the immediate aftermath of heartbreak to explore the freedom that can come with rebuilding your life on your own terms.