Crooked Fingers Return With First Album in 15 Years, Swet Deth, and Share New Single ‘Cold Waves’
After a decade and a half away, Crooked Fingers — the long-running project of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eric Bachmann — is officially back. The band will release Swet Deth on 27th February 2026, their first album since 2011’s Breaks in the Armor. Alongside the announcement comes the video for lead single “Cold Waves,” featuring harmonies from Mac McCaughan.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw Sign To Fiction Records And Share Joyous New Single ‘Only Girl’
Explosive London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw have signed to Fiction Records, marking a major milestone for a band whose rise has been propelled by frenetic live shows and a genre-warping approach to art-punk. To celebrate, the group have released their exuberant new single “Only Girl”, a soaring, violin-led burst of energy that has quickly become a highlight of their recent sets.
Lorde Announced As All Points East 2026 Headliner With Major Female-Led Line-Up
All Points East has unveiled its next 2026 headliner — global pop icon Lorde — set to take over London’s Victoria Park on Saturday 22 August 2026. The two-time GRAMMY® and BRIT Award winner leads an all-female line-up featuring PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, 2hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch, and Fabiana Palladino, with more names still to be announced.
A Double Dose of Rock ’N’ Ridiculous: Nic Cage Against The Machine + Elvana At The Roadmender
There are gigs you plan for months in advance, gigs you travel across the country to see, gigs that feel like cultural homework. And then there are gigs that fall into your lap on an ordinary Thursday night and proceed to melt your brain in the most spectacular way...
Hometown Glory: The Enemy Turn HMV Empire Coventry Into A Choir
There’s something almost sacred about seeing The Enemy in Coventry like returning to the source of a spark that never really went out. Night one of their hometown run at the hmv Empire felt less like a gig and more like a pilgrimage. People didn’t just arrive – they...
Luvcat Dazzles At KOKO: Theatrical Noir, Liverpudlian Charm And A Dash Of Red Wine Magic
For an artist whose world seems stitched together from silver-screen glamour, smoky jazz clubs and the afterglow of heartbreak, Luvcat – the stage name of Liverpool-born Sophie Morgan Howarth – is every bit as cinematic live as her debut album Vicious Delicious suggests. At KOKO, Camden on Wednesday night, the rising star turned the storied venue into a dreamscape of old Hollywood, haunted romance and camp theatre – a show that was equal parts cabaret, confession and carnival.
Reef Replenish The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire On Debut LP’s 25th Anniversary Spectacular
Thirty years after Reef hit the charts, they’re back to celebrate the record that cemented them as Britpop stalwarts. After three decades, Replenish stands up as a strong statement, and the way it emerges onstage at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is a slow, realised appreciation of how an album can spread it’s roots over time.
ALYA Brings Christmas Cheer With Two New Festive Singles — Including A Duet With Eric Clapton
GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter ALYA is getting into the holiday spirit with the release of two new Christmas singles — a stunning rendition of the classic Silent Night, featuring none other than Eric Clapton, and a brand-new festive original, No More Lonely Christmas.
Betty Boo Announces UK & Ireland Tour Celebrating Classic Album Reissues
After a triumphant return to the live circuit earlier this year, Betty Boo has announced another run of UK and Ireland dates for winter 2025, celebrating the reissues of her groundbreaking ‘90s albums Boomania and GRRR! It’s Betty Boo.
Blood Orange To Headline And Curate Main Stage At RALLY Festival 2026
RALLY Festival has announced that Blood Orange, the celebrated musical project of Devonté Hynes, will headline and co-curate its 2026 edition at London’s Southwark Park on Saturday 29 August 2026. The London-born, New York-based artist will not only deliver a landmark live set but also help shape the creative direction of RALLY’s main stage, bringing his distinctive artistic vision to one of London’s most forward-thinking festivals.
Thomas Raggi Announces Star-Studded Solo Debut ‘Masquerade’ Produced By Tom Morello
Thomas Raggi — the acclaimed Italian guitarist best known for his electrifying work with global rock phenomenon Måneskin — has announced details of his long-awaited solo debut Masquerade, due for release on 5th December. The album, produced by Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave icon Tom Morello, marks a bold new era for one of modern rock’s most exciting guitarists.
Hayley Williams Announces At A Bachelorette Party 2026 Tour Including UK Dates
Hayley Williams has revealed full details of her hugely anticipated 2026 European and UK headline tour — titled Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party — marking a major next chapter in her solo journey.
Foo Fighters Announce Take Cover Tour 2026 — Two Huge Liverpool Stadium Shows Confirmed
Get ready to take cover — Foo Fighters are heading back to the UK and Europe in 2026 with their brand new Take Cover Tour, bringing their signature high-octane rock energy to stadiums, arenas and festivals across the continent. The run will see Dave Grohl, Nate...
Sananda Maitreya Announces Deluxe Vinyl Retrospective ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’
Visionary artist Sananda Maitreya has announced the release of Juvenilia: The Columbia Years — a deluxe 4-LP vinyl box set celebrating his groundbreaking early albums. Set for release on 6th February 2026 via Sony Music UK and Music On Vinyl in collaboration with TreeHouse Publishing, the collection gathers four of his most influential works: Introducing The Hardline According To Sananda Maitreya (1987), Neither Fish Nor Flesh (1989), Symphony Or Damn (1993), and Vibrator (1995).
GeeJay Celebrate Unconditional Love with Heartfelt New Single ‘My Baby’
Rising UK soul duo GeeJay return with their tender new single My Baby, a soulful, piano-led ballad that celebrates the deep, enduring love between parent and child. Arriving as the pair prepare for their biggest headline show to date at Islington Assembly Hall on November 20th, the release marks another milestone in their ascent through the UK’s thriving independent soul scene.
The Great Emu War Casualties Spread Their Wings with New EP ‘Permanent Resident’
Melbourne’s The Great Emu War Casualties return with their new EP Permanent Resident, a vibrant and unpredictable five-track release that cements their reputation as one of Australia’s most intriguing indie exports. Blending the shimmering hooks of Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club with the eccentric edge of Talking Heads and Everything Everything, the band’s latest collection captures both their restless creativity and growing international ambition.
From Storm To Spotlight: The Nocturnal Affair & The SoapGirls Bring Contrast And Chaos To Islington Assembly Hall
London’s Islington Assembly Hall was drenched in both rain and anticipation on a stormy November evening that felt tailor-made for the gothic grandeur and theatrical energy that would unfold inside. Outside, a devoted queue wrapped around the venue in dripping corpse...
JERUB Unveils Soulful New Mixtape ‘The Wonder Years’ And Announces Biggest Headline Tour To Date
UK alt-pop rising star JERUB has released his brand-new mixtape The Wonder Years marking another milestone in what has already been a defining year for the Nottingham-based artist. The mixtape lands hot on the heels of JERUB’s chart-topping single Kumbaya, which...
