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All the latest music news, from festival line-ups, upcoming albums, reunions and everything in between.
The Great Escape unveils 100+ new artists for 20th anniversary line-up
Europe's leading multi-venue festival continues to champion upcoming artists with a diverse programme for 2026.
TRNSMT 2026 lineup divides opinion as festival returns to Glasgow Green
Big names, mixed reactions and the promise of long summer nights on Glasgow Green set the tone for TRNSMT’s 2026 return.
Edinburgh Psych Fest reveals first wave of acts for 2026
Manchester and Brighton Psych Fest’s sister festival returns to Scotland’s capital this September.
Thundercat announces 5th album ‘Distracted’ with Lil Yachty collaboration ‘I Did This To Myself’
Shortly after the track dropped, Thundercat’s newest album was announced.
Enter Shikari announce huge UK and EU tour for November 2026
The Hertfordshire band have announced their biggest tour yet.
End of the Road 2026: full line-up announced for 20th Anniversary
The renowned festival returns to Dorset in September, adding the likes of Super Furry Animals, Ty Segall and Fat Dog to the line-up.
American Football announce 2026 World Tour
The iconic band are heading on the road this year.
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.