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All the latest music news, from festival line-ups, upcoming albums, reunions and everything in between.
Dutch Interior announce new EP ‘It’s Glass’ with new track ‘Ground Scores’
The Southern Californian six-piece return with news of an EP after 2025’s ‘Moneyball’.
Afro Nation Portugal 2026: New Sounds and Future Vibes on the Portimão Beach
The World’s Biggest Afrobeats Festival returns to Portugal for its 6th year from July 3rd to 5th, in Portimão, the Algarve.
Holly Humberstone announces new album ‘Cruel World’
Written during a period of constant movement, Holly Humberstone’s second album arrives this spring with love at its centre, and consequences close behind.
Def Leppard announce Vegas residency, drop blistering new track ‘Rejoice’
It’s the Sheffield rock group’s first original material in over a year, and every inch a live staple in the making.
Hannah Lew announces debut album and drops poppy gem ‘Another Twilight’
The singer-songwriter from groups Grass Widow and Cold Beat unveils new self-titled record.
Dot to Dot Festival reveals the first wave of artists for 2026
The powerhouse festival will descend on Bristol on 23rd May and in Nottingham on 24th May.
Wolf Alice announce landmark Finsbury Park homecoming for 2026
The Mercury Prize winners hit another career high as they take to their biggest stage yet.
Noah Kahan announces 4th album ‘The Great Divide’
The New England singer-songwriter’s 4th album is set to drop this April.
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?’.