YUNGBLUD Announces Bold Fourth Studio Album ‘Idols’
British rock trailblazer Dominic Harrison – AKA YUNGBLUD – has officially announced his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Idols, set for release on 20th June 2025 via Locomotion/Island Records. The announcement was made directly to fans via social media earlier...
REEF Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘Replenish’ With UK Anniversary Tour
In a year packed with big anniversaries and nostalgic reunions, one of Britain’s most beloved rock acts is marking a milestone of their own. This autumn, Somerset legends REEF will hit the road for a special run of UK tour dates to celebrate 30 years since the release...
Wolf Alice Return With Euphoric New Single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’
London’s genre-defying quartet Wolf Alice have returned in full bloom with their new single, Bloom Baby Bloom—a vibrant, effervescent track that signals a fresh chapter for one of Britain’s most dynamic modern rock bands. Released after a period of relative silence since their Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album Blue Weekend, the single has sent ripples through the alternative scene, sparking excitement about what might be next for the group.
Pet Needs Are Primetime Entertainment At The Old Church
It’s lunchtime in sunny Stoke Newington, the part of London that really feels like a village. Most of the crowd lined up outside the historic Old Church are making this the first stop on their weekend, and as they mingle among the old tombstones with beers in hand, the anticipation is fizzing in the air. For the fourth year in a row, Pet Needs are about to kick off their Fractured Party weekender, and we’ve so far beyond ready for it.
Alice Phoebe Lou Enchants London At The Roundhouse
On Friday, 2nd May, 2025, the Roundhouse in London played host to a spellbinding performance by South African-born musician Alice Phoebe Lou. Taking to a sold-out venue, this marked not only her largest show to date but also her return to London since 2023. Just three...
Lizzie Esau Unleashes Explosive New Single ‘Bugs’ — A Dark, Defiant Step Forward From A Rockshot Favourite
Rockshot Magazine favourite Lizzie Esau continues her rapid ascent through the UK’s alt-rock landscape with the release of her most accomplished single to date, Bugs. A darkly euphoric track filled with emotional grit and lyrical nuance, Bugs sees the 25-year-old Newcastle native confront the chaos of creative self-doubt with ferocity — and catharsis.
EMMMA Finds Power In Heartache With Stirring New Single ‘Wednesday’s Child’
EMMMA is no stranger to vulnerability — but with her latest single, Wednesday’s Child, the rising UK-based alt-pop artist turns raw emotion into a seismic act of self-empowerment. Released as the next step toward her second EP, the track is a defining moment in her artistic evolution: darker, bolder, and more emotionally fearless than anything she’s released before.
Jon Allen Unearths Gritty Past Of 18th Century London With Immersive New Album ‘Seven Dials’
British singer-songwriter Jon Allen invites listeners into the fog-shrouded streets and shadowy corners of 18th century London with his latest album, Seven Dials. Known for his earthy blend of folk, blues, and Americana, Allen trades modern-day themes for a haunting historical portrait that’s as cinematic as it is emotionally raw.
Josh Groban Shines Bright With New Career-Spanning Album ‘Gems’
Josh Groban is entering a new era of reflection and celebration with the release of Gems, a deeply personal, career-spanning collection out now via Reprise Records. Marking more than two decades in the spotlight, the 18-track compilation captures the heart, soul, and...
Sophie Grey Is Not Waiting Anymore — She’s Putting You ‘On Hold’
Rising electro-pop artist Sophie Grey. is back with a brooding new single, On Hold, and it’s everything we’ve come to expect from the multi-talented producer, performer, and provocateur — shimmering synths, bold visuals, and an anthem for the digitally disenchanted. Out now with an equally cinematic music video, On Hold is a hypnotic blend of retro-futurism and raw emotion, delivered with Grey’s signature flair and fiercely independent spirit.
Lorde’s Rebirth: ‘Virgin’ Ushers In A Raw, Unfiltered New Era
In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Lorde has always moved to the beat of her own creation. Now, four years after the sun-soaked introspection of Solar Power, the enigmatic New Zealander has announced her fourth studio album, Virgin, due out on 27th June — a project that promises to be her most emotionally exposed and artistically unguarded work to date.
Blondshell Faces The Fire With New Single And Sophomore LP ‘If You Asked For A Picture’
Alt-rock torchbearer Blondshell (aka Sabrina Teitelbaum) is preparing to light the fuse on her next era with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, If You Asked For A Picture, arriving this Friday, 2nd May via Partisan Records. Today, she offers one last taste before the full detonation with the release of her latest single, Event Of A Fire—a smoldering slow-burn that builds from embers to an emotional inferno.
Pistol Daisys Return With Shimmering New Single ‘Calling Your Name’ — A Heartbreak Anthem For The Bold And Open-Minded
Scotland’s genre-blurring alt-pop outfit Pistol Daisys are back, and they’re diving deep into unexpected truths, emotional whiplash, and neon-lit heartbreak with their latest single, Calling Your Name, out 30th April via OneRPM Records. Following the slow-burn...
PUP Drop Wild New Single ‘Olive Garden’ And Plan Outrageous Album Launch Party Ahead Of New LP ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’
Toronto punk powerhouse PUP are back with a characteristically unhinged new single, Olive Garden, a gloriously heavy and darkly funny track that leads the final charge toward the band’s hotly anticipated fifth album, Who Will Look After The Dogs?—out this Friday, 2nd...
HAIM Announce UK Arena Tour And Intimate Margate Show Ahead Of New Album ‘I Quit’
The HAIM sisters are coming back — and they’re bringing arena-sized ambition with them. The GRAMMY®-nominated trio have announced a full-scale UK arena tour for October 2025 in support of their newly revealed fourth studio album, I Quit, due out 20th June via Polydor Records.
Humour Announce Debut Album ‘Learning Greek’
Glasgow's Humour have shared news of their much-anticipated debut album Learning Greek, landing on 8th August on tastemaker label So Young Records. The 11 songs of Learning Greek combine lithe riffs, throat-stripping intensity and a crushing take on the fabled...
Incubus Announce New Album ‘Something In The Water’ — Their First in Eight Years
US rock trailblazers Incubus have officially broken their studio silence, announcing that their long-awaited ninth album, Something In The Water, is on its way — marking their first new full-length record since 2017’s 8. After months of quiet hints and cryptic teases,...
Black Spiders Battle Against Spyder Byte For St Georges Day At Haggerston’s Signature Brew
St Georges Day can mean only one thing, a battle of the Spiders at Signature Brew in London’s Haggerston, giving me a second chance to see Spyder Byte 8 years or so after the last one, opening for the mighty Black Spiders who are on tour to promote Cvrses the band’s latest album. It’s now over 27 years since I first saw Black Spiders main man Pete Spiby performing in Groop Dogdrill opening for, among other bands, The Cramps.
