Callum Beattie Announces New Album ‘INDI’ And 2026 Tour Dates, Including Biggest Headline Show Yet at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro
Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced details of his third studio album INDI, set for release on 23rd January 2026. The record arrives alongside his powerful new single Two Pretenders. The announcement comes during a landmark year for Beattie, who...
Maya Lane On The Hurt And The Healing: From Vulnerability to Growth
On a rain-soaked evening in London, rising singer-songwriter Maya Lane celebrated the release of her brand-new EP The Hurt And The Healing with an intimate show at The Grace. Just weeks earlier, we had met under sunnier skies at The Long Road Festival, beers and whiskies in hand, denim and sunshine everywhere. Now, umbrellas and storm clouds in tow, it felt fitting that Lane’s new project, a record that navigates through storms towards moments of calm, should arrive on a night like this.
Robbie Cavanagh: Confidence, Craft, And Capturing Audiences
It was a wet evening in London when I met singer-songwriter Robbie Cavanagh at The Grace. Fresh from playing The Long Road Festival, Robbie reflected on his style, stage presence, and the evolution of his music.
Chet Faker Returns With Heartfelt New Single ‘Inefficient Love’
Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker is back, and he’s baring his soul. Today sees the release of his new single, Inefficient Love, following his 2025 track Far Side of the Moon. The song arrives with a beautifully intimate video that captures the emotional weight of the track.
Supergrass Share Stirring Live Cover Of Gil Scott-Heron Classic ‘Lady Day & John Coltrane’
Supergrass have released a powerful live version of Gil Scott-Heron’s Lady Day & John Coltrane, recorded during their intimate 2005 performance at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s. The track, available now on streaming platforms, will feature as part of the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of the band’s fifth studio album Road To Rouen, out 3rd October.
Militarie Gun Share New Single ‘Throw Me Away’ And Announce 2026 UK / EU Headline Tour
Los Angeles’ shape-shifting punk outfit Militarie Gun have shared their latest single Throw Me Away, a soaring anthem of self-doubt and defiance, alongside details of their upcoming album God Save The Gun, set for release on 17th October. The track arrives with a raw,...
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day Three: Soul, Chaos & Catharsis
By Sunday, The Long Road Festival had found its rhythm. The fields of Stanford Hall carried the easy sway of a crowd sunburnt but unbowed, moving slower but still humming with anticipation. Chrome gleamed in the Lucky Dice Car Show, the smell of barbecue drifted lazily on the breeze, and six stages offered the final promise of fire, surprise, and catharsis.
AFI Share New Single ‘Holy Visions’ Ahead of Twelfth Album ‘Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…’
California trailblazers AFI have unveiled Holy Visions, the latest single from their forthcoming album Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…, dropping on 3rd October. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Gilbert Trejo, with the band bathed in dreamlike pink and blue hues that mirror the song’s ethereal textures.
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day Two: Swagger, Soul & Moonshine
If Friday was the spark, Saturday was the explosion. The sun blazed down as dust swirled in the fields, laughter rolled across campfires and blankets, and the crowd arrived in full force. Day two was stacked with swagger, soul, and stadium-ready country, a perfect middle chapter to The Long Road story.
The Maccabees Experience Something Like Happiness At All Points East 2025
Orlando Weeks doesn’t chat much between songs. Usually it’s The Maccabees’guitarist Felix Whitewho does most of the bantering and hyping. So when the singer speaks towards the end of their jubilant festival headline return in London’s Victoria Park, his words hit hard.
The Hives Forever Forever The Hives At Here At Outernet
Tonight was one of five UK album launch shows for The Hives’ seventh LP: The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, staged at one of London’s newest venues, Here at Outernet. Built deep below Charing Cross Road, the room feels more like a bunker than a gig space — all the hospitality of a bomb shelter without the grit or charm of the old Astoria that once stood across the street. Comparable in size but lacking in atmosphere, it was nevertheless packed wall-to-wall with 2,000 eager Hives fans.
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day One: Discovery & Crescendo
Day one at The Long Road Festival 2025 wasted no time reminding everyone why it has become the UK’s premier celebration of country and Americana. Nestled in the picturesque grounds of Stanford Hall, the site was alive with dusty boots, rhinestone sparkle, and the...
Will Linley Shares Debut Album ‘Don’t Cry Because It’s Over’
Rising South African singer-songwriter Will Linley has unveiled his eagerly awaited debut album Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, out now via Island Records. At just 22, the Cape Town native has already built an international following with his blend of emotionally candid lyrics and breezy, hook-filled pop — and this first full-length release captures both his youthful perspective and his growing maturity as an artist.
Nathan Sykes Shares New Single ‘Butterflies’ Ahead Of Forthcoming Album ‘Ultraviolet’
After returning earlier this summer with Getting Lost, his first solo release in eight years, Nathan Sykes has shared a second taste of his long-awaited new album Ultraviolet. The shimmering new single Butterflies is out now, with the full record due for release on 17th October.
BUNT. Links Up With The Chainsmokers And Izzy Bizu On Euphoric New Single ‘Spaces’
Stutter house trailblazer BUNT. has teamed up with GRAMMY®-winning duo The Chainsmokers and GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Izzy Bizu on new single Spaces, out now via Arista Records. The high-octane collaboration lands as summer fades, offering a euphoric soundtrack built for both festival stages and late-night dancefloors.
Parov Stelar Announces Ambitious New Album ‘Artifact’, Shares Cinematic Lead Single ‘Rebel Love’
Austrian producer, DJ, and pioneer of electro-swing Parov Stelar has announced details of his brand-new album Artifact, set for release on 14th November via his own Etage Noir Recordings (distributed by AWAL). The record arrives preceded by the sweeping new single Rebel Love, accompanied by a monochrome, late-19th-century-inspired video.
Sykamore Shines At The Long Road Festival
The late summer sun bathed Stanford Hall in gold as festival-goers wandered the grounds, the hum of distant stages blending with laughter and chatter. It was here, amid the vibrant energy of the festival, that I caught up with Sykamore, whose warmth and approachability are as inviting as the storytelling in her music.
Maya Lane: Storytelling On Every Stage
The Long Road Festival prides itself on being a home for all shades of Americana, from boot-stomping honky-tonk to delicate folk storytelling. On Friday, I caught one of those quieter, more intimate moments when Maya Lane stepped onto the Front Porch stage. Her...
