Photography: Hinds, Willie J Healey & SWEAT @ Academy2, Manchester.

London rap-punk trailblazer Hyphen has returned with explosive new single Said What I Said, pairing one of his most politically charged messages yet with the high-energy blend of rap, punk and alternative rock that has rapidly established him as one of the UK’s most exciting independent artists. Alongside the release, Hyphen has also announced he’ll join Kid Kapichi on their UK headline tour this November, while continuing a packed summer festival schedule.

After record temperatures all week, Crystal Palace Park was more of a dustbowl than a vibrant Southern Californian post punk legends The Offspring hosted the hottest and possibly the noisiest party in town as they played the biggest London show of their career.

London’s fast-rising alternative outfit Cusk have unveiled their compelling new single Dooms Banjo, while simultaneously announcing details of their self-titled debut EP, due for release on 14th August.

San Francisco trio Wealthy Women have unveiled their striking new single Shit Breaks, offering another emotionally charged preview of their forthcoming debut album Children, due for release on 7th August.

Rising Los Angeles pop-punk artist Chloe Star has unveiled her powerful new single Walking On The Sun, a deeply personal track inspired by her own experiences navigating the treatment and rehabilitation system during her battle with substance abuse.

Fresh from a euphoric headline performance at London’s Crystal Palace Park, Two Door Cinema Club have announced their first UK & Ireland headline arena tour in more than seven years, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their landmark debut album Tourist History.

Fresh from an acclaimed appearance at BST Hyde Park, where she opened for country legend Garth Brooks in front of the biggest crowd in the festival’s history, Alexandra Kay has announced her largest UK and European headline tour to date.

Philadelphia indie folk outfit Sadurn have announced the release of their long-awaited second album, The Underworld, arriving 16th October via Run For Cover Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s lead single, whole thing, accompanied by a beautifully understated music video that offers an emotional first glimpse into the band’s next chapter.