Thee Sacred Souls Bring Timeless Soul To A Sold-Out Somerset House Summer Series 2026
There are few places in London quite like the Somerset House Summer Series. As live music settings go, the historic courtyard strikes a near-perfect balance between festival atmosphere and city convenience. You get golden-hour sunshine, open skies and an enthusiastic crowd, but without the mud, endless walks back to the station or logistical headaches that come with many outdoor events. Instead, it’s a quick Tube ride home after an evening of world-class music.
Self Defense Family Return With First New Music In Six Years As ‘Reclusion’ Signals A New Chapter
After six years without new material, Self Defense Family have broken their silence with the release of Reclusion, the band’s first new single since 2020 and their first fresh studio recording in six years.
Breaking Benjamin Dance With The Devil At O2 Academy Brixton
Hard rock heavyweights Breaking Benjamin performed to a sold out crowd on their return to the UK in a sweltering auditorium in South London which only added to the passion, intensity and emotion of the night.
Fantastic Negrito Captures The Power Of Live Performance On New Album ‘Alive!’
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Fantastic Negrito is celebrating the raw energy of live music with the release of his new live album, Alive!, arriving this Friday, 17th July. Ahead of the album’s release, the acclaimed Californian artist has shared the live version of Honest Man, offering another taste of a record that strips away studio polish in favour of spontaneity, emotion and the irreplaceable connection between performer and audience.
The Samurai Seven Return With New Single ‘Duck And Cover’ And Announce ‘Make It Real’ EP
Oxford indie-punk favourites The Samurai Seven continue their long-awaited return with the release of their new single Duck And Cover, while also announcing their forthcoming four-track EP, Make It Real, due for release on 11th September. The track follows Punching Down, the band’s first new music in more than 25 years, and marks another step in what has become one of the more unexpected and welcome reunions on the UK alternative scene.
Garbage Celebrate Three Decades Of Defiance At London’s Roundhouse
Thirty years into a career built on challenging convention, Garbage arrive at London’s Roundhouse looking anything but content to trade on nostalgia. Despite three decades of touring the capital, tonight marks the band’s first appearance at the iconic Camden venue, and from the moment Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, Butch Vig and touring bassist Nicole Fiorentino step onto the stage, they perform with the urgency of a band still determined to push forwards rather than look back.
Dreaming Of A Memory: Nathan Leazer’s Songs, Stories And Second Chances
There are album launches, and then there are evenings that feel more like an invitation into somebody’s life. Nathan Leazer’s Dreaming Of A Memory EP launch at The Strand Palace Hotel was firmly the latter.
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.
