Abbey Road Studios Announces Finalists For Music Photography Awards 2026
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.
Purple Pilgrims Announce New Album ‘Given To The Night’ And Share ‘Innocence Lost’
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 Share New Single ‘Just So You Know’ And Announce 2027 UK Headline Tour
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 Releases New EP ‘143’ And Shares Title Track
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.
American Motors Announce Second Album ‘Functional Music’ And Share ‘No Horses’
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.
Jim Jones All Stars Announce October UK Tour In Support Of New Album ‘Cat Fight’
Jim Jones All Stars are set to return to the road this October, announcing a nine-date UK headline tour in support of their latest album, Cat Fight, out now via Silver Arrow Records. Dubbed the I’m On Fire Tour, the run follows a series of well-received spring shows...
Tori Darke Turns Heartbreak Into Empowerment With New Single ‘Who I Am (Without You)’
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.
James Marriott Unleashes ‘Burn Down The Disco’ And Announces O2 Academy Brixton Headline Show
James Marriott has unveiled his explosive new single, Burn Down The Disco, as the singer-songwriter enters another ambitious chapter in his rapidly accelerating career. Released ahead of his recent main stage appearances at Reading & Leeds Festival and Electric Picnic, the track finds Marriott leaning into a more visceral side of his sound, combining driving guitars and euphoric production with a lyric centred on obsession, attraction and the point where desire becomes destructive.
East Exchange Release Debut EP ‘torn between ties.’
Liverpool-born rising stars east exchange have released their long-awaited debut EP, torn between ties., marking a major milestone for the four-piece as they continue their rapid rise through the UK alternative scene. Released via AWAL, the six-track EP explores emotional struggle, self-reflection and the complexities of human connection, bringing together the band’s distinctive blend of 90s grunge and melodic alternative rock.
HEADSEND Announce Second EP ‘A Delicate Balance’ And Unleash New Single ‘Biopsy Of An Unknown Growth’
Australian heavy trio HEADSEND announce their second EP, A Delicate Balance, set for release on 6th November, alongside the arrival of new single Biopsy Of An Unknown Growth – a swirling, heart-hammering track that further establishes the band as one of the country’s most compelling emerging heavy acts.
Natalie Imbruglia Enters A New Era With New Album ‘Algorithm’
Natalie Imbruglia enters a bold new chapter with the release of her new album Algorithm, a deeply personal and creatively liberated record that sees the Australian-British singer-songwriter embracing freedom, self-belief and a renewed sense of artistic control.
Rumer Shares ‘Before The Planes’, A Song Of Hope And Remembrance Ahead Of 9/11’s 25th Anniversary
British singer-songwriter Rumer has dropped her new single Before The Planes, a deeply reflective song honouring the firefighters, first responders and civilians whose courage and sacrifice defined the immediate aftermath of the 11th September 2001 attacks.
Gabriella Cilmi Shares Soulful New Single ‘Pieces’ Ahead Of First Album In 13 Years
Gabriella Cilmi shares her new single Pieces, the latest preview of her forthcoming album Pure Love, due 9th October and marking her first full-length release in 13 years.
Jake Isaac Shares Soulful New Single ‘When The World’s On Fire’ Featuring Aaron Childs
Jake Isaac returns with his new single When The World’s On Fire, a soulful collaboration with Aaron Childs that considers the importance of human connection and community during increasingly uncertain times.
Jess Ball Reflects On Memory, Change And New Beginnings With ‘Lost On Me’
Rising Australian alt-pop artist Jess Ball shares her new single Lost On Me, a shimmering and emotionally open track that looks backwards to childhood memories while embracing the possibilities of a new chapter.
The Molotovs Announce Second Album Welcome ‘To Urbia’ And Share Title Track
The Molotovs are wasting no time. Just six months after their debut album Wasted On Youth crashed into the UK Top 3, London siblings Matt and Issey Cartlidge announce their second album, Welcome To Urbia, alongside the release of its driving title track. Set for release on 9th April 2027 via Marshall Records, Welcome To Urbia marks the next chapter for a duo whose rise has been built not on overnight hype but through an extraordinary commitment to the live circuit.
K.Flay Unleashes New Single ‘Ants’ Ahead Of Evanescence UK Tour And Rare London Headline Show
K.Flay returns with her new single Ants today, 4th September 2026, continuing a run of genre-defying work that has established the Grammy-nominated artist as one of alternative music’s most distinctive voices. The new track finds K.Flay — real name Kristine Flaherty — turning her attention towards the destructive nature of power, using the seemingly insignificant image of ants as a way of examining humanity’s capacity for destruction and the complicated relationship between power, responsibility and culpability.
Violet Grohl Brings Raw Intimacy To Camden’s Barfly For Second London Night
At just 20 years old, Violet Grohl is already navigating the difficult territory of establishing herself as an artist in her own right while carrying one of rock music’s most recognisable surnames. Her debut LP, Be Sweet To Me, released in May this year, has already drawn critical acclaim, and tonight’s second of two London shows at Camden’s Barfly offers an intimate opportunity to see the young singer-songwriter developing that identity on stage.
