Somerset House Summer Series Gets Underway As 2026 Festival Brings Eleven Nights Of Live Music To London
One of London's most eagerly anticipated outdoor concert series returns today (16 July) as Somerset House Summer Series with American Express once again transforms the spectacular Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court into one of the capital's most atmospheric live music...
Full Circle At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Lifehouse Return To London In Intimate Acoustic Triumph
There are gigs that simply entertain, and then there are gigs that transport you. Lifehouse’s long-overdue return to London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is very much the latter. Eleven years since their last visit to the capital, Jason Wade and longtime guitarist Steve Stout strip everything back for the second of two London acoustic shows—following the previous evening’s performance at nearby Bush Hall—and in doing so remind a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire exactly why these songs have endured for a quarter of a century.
Metallica Double Up For A No Repeat Weekend At London Stadium
It’s the first weekend in July and The Metal has taken over Westfield Stratford. Friday evening shoppers mingle with sweaty black clad rockers, because Metallica have brought their No Repeat Weekend M72 tour to this corner of East London. Now into it’s fourth year, the final weekend of this tour will see the metal giants play two completely different sets over Friday and Sunday night at London Stadium — an immense treat for the diehards, and introducing some deeper cuts for the casuals, providing something for everyone.
Sydney Rose Builds On Breakthrough Success With Intimate New Single ‘Track Team’
Rising singer-songwriter Sydney Rose has returned with her latest single, Track Team, continuing the remarkable momentum that has transformed the Georgia-born, Nashville-based artist into one of alternative pop’s fastest-rising new voices.
Duran Duran Crown A Sun-Soaked Day Of Pop Royalty At BST Hyde Park 2026
It was yet another warm, sunny London day, the start of the country’s next heatwave, as thousands descended on Hyde Park for the final day of the second BST Hyde Park weekend of 2026. There was another event looming over the evening too: England’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico, kicking off at the decidedly unsociable hour of 1am. Football could wait though. Sunday belonged to disco legends, glam-pop icons and one of Britain’s most enduring bands as Duran Duran headlined a day that effortlessly balanced nostalgia with timeless musicianship.
The Script Celebrate Friendship And Forgiveness On New Single ‘The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall’
The Script have shared the latest preview of their forthcoming album The User’s Guide To Being Human with the release of the uplifting new single The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall. Arriving ahead of the band’s eagerly anticipated new album on 14th August, the track follows the anthemic lead single Man In The Arena and continues to showcase a record that promises to balance heartfelt storytelling with the arena-sized choruses that have become synonymous with The Script throughout their career.
Ferris & Sylvester Share Heartfelt New Single ‘Tiny Little Love’ Ahead Of New Album ‘It’s A Joy To Be Alive’
British Americana duo Ferris & Sylvester have unveiled their deeply moving new single Tiny Little Love, the latest preview of their forthcoming album It’s A Joy To Be Alive, due for release on 14th August.
J KEYS Turns Up The Heat With Infectious New Dance Anthem ‘Red Flag’
Essex artist, producer and DJ J KEYS continues his upward trajectory with the release of his latest single, Red Flag, a high-energy club anthem that blends underground house influences with irresistible pop appeal.
Willie J Healey Announces New EP ‘143’ And Shares Warm-Hearted New Single ‘Ditch’
Oxford songwriter Willie J Healey has announced the release of his new EP 143, arriving on 4th September, alongside the release of its effortlessly charming lead single Ditch. The five-track collection follows the success of 2023’s acclaimed Bunny and arrives ahead of a run of UK festival appearances and intimate headline dates this autumn, further cementing Healey’s reputation as one of Britain’s most distinctive and quietly brilliant songwriters.
TV Priest Return With Ambitious New Album ‘Cartoons’ And Share Stirring Single ‘Love Song (A Good Kind Of Weapon)’
London post-punk innovators TV Priest have announced their long-awaited third studio album, Cartoons, due for release on 6th November. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the record’s lead single, Love Song (A Good Kind Of Weapon), a striking and unexpectedly tender statement that signals a bold new direction for one of Britain’s most adventurous alternative bands.
Natalie McCool Unveils Euphoric New Single ‘We’re The Ones’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Good For The Soul’
Liverpool singer-songwriter Natalie McCool has shared her uplifting new single We’re The Ones, the latest preview of her forthcoming album Good For The Soul, due for release on 9th September.
Aruba Red Announces Deeply Personal New Album ‘Latent Echo’ And Shares Ethereal New Single ‘Kalliope’
London-based alt-soul artist Aruba Red has announced the release of her long-awaited new album Latent Echo, arriving on 30th October in physical formats, with the full digital release following on 24th December. Alongside the announcement comes the album’s captivating new single, Kalliope, offering another glimpse into one of the year’s most intimate and emotionally resonant records.
Wolf Alice Bloom At Finsbury Park In Spectacular Hometown Triumph
London's seemingly endless run of glorious summer weather continues into Sunday as another sun-soaked crowd descends on Finsbury Park for Wolf Alice's biggest hometown headline show to date. With temperatures climbing at the start of another heatwave and England's...
Citizen Share Powerful New Single ‘I Can See You From Here’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Halcyon Blues’
Ohio alternative rock outfit Citizen have unveiled their emotionally charged new single I Can See You From Here, offering another compelling preview of their forthcoming album Halcyon Blues, set for release on 7th August via Run For Cover Records.
Converge Announce UK & European Headline Tour And Unveil New Video For ‘It Used To Matter’
Legendary hardcore innovators Converge have announced an extensive UK and European headline tour for November 2026, continuing an already relentless year that has seen the band release not one, but two full-length albums and reaffirm their status as one of heavy music’s most uncompromising creative forces.
Boston Manor Celebrate A Decade Of ‘Be Nothing.’ With Acoustic ‘Drowned In Gold’ And Anniversary Tour
Blackpool alt-rock favourites Boston Manor are celebrating ten years of the record that launched their career with the release of Drowned In Gold (Acoustic), the latest preview of the forthcoming Be Nothing. 10 Year Anniversary Edition, arriving on 14th August via Pure Noise Records.
Mumford & Sons Celebrate A Homecoming To Remember At BST Hyde Park 2026
Another glorious summer’s day greets BST Hyde Park as London swelters under the opening spell of the country’s latest heatwave. By mid-afternoon, thousands are already spread across the park, drifting between the Great Oak, Rainbow and Birdcage stages as a thoughtfully curated line-up unfolds.
Tomb Mold Side Project Daydream Plus Unveil New Single ‘Hard To Destroy’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Second Last Day Of Summer’
Members of Canadian death metal powerhouse Tomb Mold are taking another step away from their crushing roots with the release of Hard To Destroy, the latest single from their melodic side project Daydream Plus. The track arrives ahead of the band’s debut full-length album, Second Last Day of Summer, due for release on 10th July via Run For Cover Records.
