EELS Celebrate Life’s Fleeting Moments On 16th Studio Album ‘COOKIE HAPPENED’

EELS Celebrate Life’s Fleeting Moments On 16th Studio Album ‘COOKIE HAPPENED’

EELS have released their 16th studio album, COOKIE HAPPENED, out now via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Led by singer, songwriter and producer E (Mark Oliver Everett), the twelve-track collection finds the band reflecting on mortality, friendship, regret and the fleeting moments that give life its meaning, combining their trademark dark humour with warmth, introspection and a hard-won sense of optimism.

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Alfie Jukes Announces Debut Album ‘Funny Little Feeling’ And Shares New Single ‘Lucy, When You Wake Up’

Alfie Jukes Announces Debut Album ‘Funny Little Feeling’ And Shares New Single ‘Lucy, When You Wake Up’

Brighton-born singer-songwriter Alfie Jukes has announced his highly anticipated debut album, Funny Little Feeling, set for release in April 2027 via Giant Music. Alongside the announcement, he has unveiled his upbeat new single, Lucy, When You Wake Up, an infectious alt-pop track that turns a remarkable family love story into a celebration of romance, nostalgia and the unexpected moments that shape our lives.

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Poppy Teams Up With SoWhen? For Immersive Fortnite Experience ‘Poppy Secret Run’

Poppy Teams Up With SoWhen? For Immersive Fortnite Experience ‘Poppy Secret Run’

Poppy is entering the gaming world with Poppy Secret Run, a new interactive musical experience created in collaboration with Paris-based creative technology studio SoWhen?, launching exclusively in Fortnite on 23rd October. Available for a limited time until 23 November, the experience invites fans to step inside the singer’s surreal universe, combining music, exploration and player-driven choices in an immersive journey built around her song Time Will Tell.

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NOAHFINNCE Embraces Imperfection On New Acoustic Single ‘WONKY’ Ahead Of UK Headline Tour

NOAHFINNCE Embraces Imperfection On New Acoustic Single ‘WONKY’ Ahead Of UK Headline Tour

Alt-rock and pop-punk artist NOAHFINNCE has released WONKY, a raw, acoustic-led new single that explores self-acceptance, individuality and the pressure to change to meet other people’s expectations. The release marks a more stripped-back moment for the singer-songwriter, arriving ahead of his UK headline tour, which begins in Cardiff on 22nd October.

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Destroy Boys Announce New Album ‘FOIE GRAS’ And Unleash New Single ‘Hysteria’

Destroy Boys Announce New Album ‘FOIE GRAS’ And Unleash New Single ‘Hysteria’

Sacramento-born punk rock outfit Destroy Boys have announced their new album, FOIE GRAS, set for release on 5 March via Epitaph Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared lead single Hysteria, accompanied by an unsettling new music video that draws on analogue horror, psychological thrillers and the darker corners of internet culture.

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Toploader Return With ‘Sleepyhead’ Their First New Music In Almost A Decade

Toploader Return With ‘Sleepyhead’ Their First New Music In Almost A Decade

Toploader have returned with Sleepyhead, their first new music in almost a decade, marking an exciting new chapter for the British band behind the multi-platinum album Onka’s Big Moka and global smash hit Dancing In The Moonlight. The release arrives as the band continue their intimate UK headline tour, bringing their celebrated live show to venues across the country throughout October.

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The Bankes Brothers Announce Debut Album ‘For the sake of my love I hope I make it’ And Release New Single ‘Georgia Peaches’

The Bankes Brothers Announce Debut Album ‘For the sake of my love I hope I make it’ And Release New Single ‘Georgia Peaches’

Canadian indie rock outfit The Bankes Brothers have announced the release of their debut full-length album, For the sake of my love I hope I make it, arriving on 10th February 2027. The announcement comes alongside the release of new single Georgia Peaches, a track that captures the record’s blend of intimate songwriting, experimental production and instinctive musical energy.

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Kula Shaker Announce ‘K-Reinkarnate’ To Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘K’ And Share ‘Govinda’

Kula Shaker Announce ‘K-Reinkarnate’ To Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘K’ And Share ‘Govinda’

Kula Shaker are celebrating 30 years since their landmark debut album K with K-Reinkarnate, a complete analogue re-recording of the record performed by the band’s original line-up. Due for release on 5th February 2027 through Strange F.O.L.K. Records, the album revisits the songs that propelled the British psychedelic rockers to the top of the UK charts in 1996, bringing a fresh perspective to a record that helped define the era.

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The Cân Aderyn Singers Bring The Fire To The Valleys Of South Wales

I’ve written before in the pages of RockShot about Buck & Evans, one of my favourite bands. The ‘Rock ‘n’ Soul’...
Emily Bear (isstudio)

Emily Bear Returns With New Single ‘God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This’

GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Emily Bear has released her new single, God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This, marking her first solo artist release in almost a decade and her debut on Sony Music Masterworks.

Razorlight (Charles Henri Belleville)

Razorlight Announce 20th Anniversary Tour Celebrating Landmark Eponymous Sophomore Album

Razorlight are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum second album, Razorlight, with an extensive run of UK and European dates in autumn and winter 2026. The tour will see the band’s classic line-up perform the 2006 record in full, revisiting the songs that propelled them to the forefront of British indie rock.

Ryan and Rory @ The Long Road Festival 2026 (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

Ryan And Rory Go All In With Debut Album ‘The Whole 9 Yards’ And Share New Single ‘Rock In The River’

Country duo Ryan and Rory are preparing to take the next major step in their career with the announcement of their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards, arriving on 19th February 2027 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Alongside the announcement, the pair have released new single Rock In The River, offering an emotional preview of the 12-track collection.

Breland @ Electric Ballroom (Kalpesh Patel)

BRELAND Turns Up The Heat With New Single ‘No Smoking’

Genre-blending country star BRELAND returns with No Smoking, a high-energy new single that showcases his distinctive fusion of country, hip-hop, R&B and pop. The track captures the excitement of instant attraction, pairing a playful premise with an infectious country sound designed for late-night drives, parties and festival stages.

Muireann Bradley (Carina Kehlet Schou)

Muireann Bradley Shares New EP ‘Blackwood Pew’ And Original Single ‘Clementine’

Irish folk and blues talent Muireann Bradley has released her highly anticipated new EP, Blackwood Pew, marking a significant step forward in her development as both a performer and songwriter. Following her acclaimed 2024 debut album, I Kept These Old Blues, the six-track collection sees Bradley introduce more of her own compositions alongside fresh interpretations of songs rooted in the musical traditions that have shaped her sound.

Gun Ghaol (Liam Gillespie)

Gun Ghaol Announce New Album ‘Eadar Bàs Is Bruadaran’ And Share Gaelic Nu-Metal Single ‘Gabh Ceum Air Ais’

Scottish Gaelic metalcore outfit Gun Ghaol have announced their new album, Eadar Bàs is Bruadaran, arriving on 12 February 2027, alongside the release of Gabh Ceum Air Ais, a collaboration with Gaelic hip-hop artist Limonead that fuses metalcore, rap and early-2000s nu-metal influences.

The Long Ryders @ Electric Ballroom (J. Aird, courtesy of Americana UK)

The Long Ryders Bring High Noon Hymns To London’s Electric Ballroom In A Night Of Guitar Jangle And Americana

The Long Ryders are back with High Noon Hymns, their first new album since the passing of original member Tom Stevens. Their show at Electric Ballroom on Thursday 15th October 2026 is part of the band’s current High Noon Hymns UK tour, bringing their distinctive blend of country, rock and jangling guitars back to London.

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