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Chalk announce debut album ‘Crystalpunk’ and drop techno-noise single ‘I.D.C.’
The Irish electronic duo tease upcoming debut with one of the heaviest dance tracks of the past year.
Bearded Theory announces a formidable lineup for 2026
The Derbyshire-based festival will feature a wide range of alternative acts, from Pixies to Kate Nash and everything in between.
RAYE announces new album ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE’
With arenas filling fast and stadium shows on the horizon, RAYE’s next record lands in the middle of her biggest moment yet.
Bombay Bicycle Club to bring their debut album to LIDO Festival
The Crouch End quartet will play ‘I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose’ and ‘Flaws’ in full.
Give Live Back to Music: The importance of Independent Venue Week
January 26th marks the start of the annual event’s live music celebration, focusing on independent venues and emerging artists. Check out some of the acts who are playing, and why it’s crucial in 2026.
Bruno Mars announces his return with new album ‘The Romantic’
It’s been ten years since his last solo album ‘24K Magic’.
The Dandy Warhols cover The Violent Femmes ahead of new covers album ‘Pin Ups’
‘Kiss Off’, from the Femmes’ debut album, sees an expanded, psychedelic cover on the Warhols’ ‘Pin Ups’ record, alongside the Grateful Dead and The Beatles.
overpass announce their debut album ‘Elsewhere, Always’
The release comes with soaring new single ‘Union Station’.
Arlo Parks announces 3rd album ‘Ambiguous Desire’ with lead single ‘2SIDED’
The singer-songwriter has returned with her first music since 2023.
Manchester Psych Fest adds new names to 2026 line-up
The festival will play host to the likes of Stereolab, Ty Segall and Allah-las.
Lala Lala announces her 5th album ‘Heaven 2’ with 2 new singles
Lillie West’s newest songs see her taking a different route from her previous fully instrumental album — embracing ethereal vocals and layered harmonies.
Mitski announces 8th album ‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’
The American singer-songwriter drops first single ‘Where’s My Phone?’.
Robert Smith curates this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
The events take place in March to raise money for the charity, with The Cure frontman curating a phenomenal line-up for their 24th edition.
Harry Styles announces 4th album ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’
The new album is out on March 6th.
Book of Churches announces debut album with lead single ‘Song By A Stranger’
The solo project from Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow will be released on March 6th.
Rising R&B sensation Odeal announces ‘The Shows That Saved Us’ tour
The tour will take place this March and includes a stop at O2 Academy Brixton.
Boomtown expands Chapter 5 line-up with heavyweight Phase 2 additions
Over 50 new names join the 2026 bill as Boomtown expands its genre-spanning Chapter 5 programme.
Jimmy Eat World announce huge show at Gunnersbury Park for the 25th anniversary of ‘Bleed American’
The band will bring their iconic album to London in August.
Way Out West 2026: The Swedish festival announces massive line-up
The Cure, Gorillaz and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds confirmed as headliners.
Bryan Adams to headline TW Classic 2026
The rockstar behind some of the genre’s defining hits unveiled as main act for second year in a row.