Celebrating 20 years of 2000trees Festival in 2027, the multi-award-winning festival today announces its first wave of bands for next year's summer event.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park is thrilled to announce RAYE, the newly crowned Mercury Prize winner and GRAMMY®-winning superstar, as its second headliner, taking to the stage on Saturday 10 July 2027. Plus very special guest Sienna Spiro joins the bill, with many more acts to be announced. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 10 November, visit www.bst-hydepark.com.

Hot on the heels of winning One To Watch at the AIM Independent Music Awards, Native James today releases his brand new defiant single, 'DUMB BRUDDAH' via SharpTone Records. Opening with an old school style nu-metal riff, the track explodes into Native’s signature vocals, commanding attention from the off.

Arankai has released his second album, The Shape of Blue, and marks the occasion with the arrival of its title track as a brand new single. The rising rocker has steadily climbed to viral popularity through his unique, emotion-packed tracks and fan-favourite social videos. Now he steps into a new era with his best-crafted music yet, and yes, there are endless heavy breakdowns (as per usual).

Crown the Empire, the Los Angeles-based two-piece band, has officially unleashed their infectious new single 'violet' via Rise Records. Masterfully blending hard-hitting alternative rock with atmospheric electronic textures, 'violet' encapsulates the emotional tension of being trapped between intense heartbreak and lingering hope. The track is dark, vulnerable, and undeniably powerful, artfully balancing quiet moments of inward reflection with explosive, anthemic energy.

Acclaimed rock trio Against the Current have officially launched into their next creative chapter with the release of their long-awaited third studio album, Till Death & Back. Spearheaded by the powerful focus track 'Ashes to Glory', the project seamlessly blends the band's expanding alternative sound with intensely intimate reflections on destiny, personal growth, and the defining moments that have molded their journey.

East London’s celebrated festival All Points East returns to Victoria Park across two weekends in 2027, with its first headliner revealed today. All Points East welcomes multi-GRAMMY winning American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers to Victoria ParkClick to open side panel for more information for the first time on FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2027, joined by a curated supporting line up including Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder, jasmine.4.t, and more artists to be confirmed.

The highly anticipated new EP from Los Angeles band NIIS, titled Play Niis, is out today on all streaming platforms via Rise Records, accompanied by limited edition physical formats and vinyl color variants obtainable directly through the Rise Records store. Coinciding with the release, the band has premiered an official music video for the track ‘Bad Aim,’ directed by Nick Pillot.

British alternative-pop rockers LEAP are advancing their impressive global trajectory through the release of their commanding new single, "Bury Me". This latest explosive rock offering further strengthens their rapidly expanding catalog of work, which has already successfully captivated an audience exceeding one million monthly listeners exclusively on Spotify.

Stand Atlantic officially unveil their fifth full-length album, GODBREATH, arriving today through Virgin Music to mark a monumental milestone in their career. Born entirely out of a grueling period of writer's block, this new record finds the dynamic four-piece fearlessly embracing their truest, most authentic selves, stepping entirely out of their familiar comfort zones and venturing boldly into uncharted sonic territory while somehow never feeling closer to home.

Takedown Festival has announced a major milestone as PRESIDENT’s standout performance at Takedown Festival 2026 is officially shortlisted for Festival Performance of the Year at the upcoming UK Festival Awards 2026.

Today marks the celebrated return of heavyweights Northlane as they unleash ‘Deathwish’, an arresting new single that serves as the fourth glimpse into their eagerly anticipated seventh studio album, Anemoia, which has now secured a fresh release date of November 27th due to prior production delays.

Following a monumental, career-defining UK headline album tour this past September, Exploring Birdsong have officially announced that they will be hitting the road once again for a new run of UK headline dates in February 2027. The upcoming tour is set to launch at The Mash House in Edinburgh on February 16th, continuing through Birmingham, Brighton, and Liverpool, before wrapping up with a finale at The Key Club in Leeds on February 21st. Joining them as special guests throughout the tour will be the Berlin-based six-piece outfit oktobernatt.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park has revealed its first headliner for 2027, welcoming back BON JOVI, the legend-status band that originally launched the festival’s inaugural event in 2013. The GRAMMY Award®-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees BON JOVI, celebrated worldwide as one of the most iconic live acts in music history, are set to take the stage on Thursday 24 June 2027.

Emerging alt/rock sensation SerpentS have officially returned with their latest explosive single, ‘Wetter Than Revenge,’ serving as the newest preview of their highly anticipated upcoming EP, Let Loose & Join A Cult, which is slated for release early next year. This playful new track is utterly relentless and completely impossible to ignore from the very first note.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ando San has dedicated his career to forging an entirely distinct sonic path by seamlessly blending reflective hip-hop with complex, technical progressive metal guitar riffs. Operating as a versatile rapper, producer, and highly skilled guitarist, his creative output seamlessly incorporates elements ranging from soulful, jazzy boom-bap rhythms to intricate instrumental math rock, culminating in a style that manages to be both technically demanding and deeply personal.

Occupying the liminal space between two defining chapters of Artio, ‘Bloodless (-1)’ serves as both the definitive final offering from the Soul Rot era and the compelling first glimpse into the future direction of the Leeds rock outfit. Deeply rooted in the foundational records and bands that ignited the members' earliest passion for music, the track expertly channels raw fury, vengeance, and unbridled mania into a sonic landscape that feels at once wonderfully familiar and startlingly fresh.

Against the Current have unveiled their latest single, ‘White Noise,’ offering another taste of what to expect from their forthcoming album Till Death & Back, set for release on 30th October 2026. Charged with driving guitars, soaring vocals, and the high-octane energy that has solidified the group's reputation on global stages, the new track vividly captures the obsessive and inescapable sensation of a person constantly occupying your thoughts.

Acclaimed Dublin six-piece Madra Salach have formally announced details surrounding their highly anticipated debut full-length record, Gorta, which is scheduled for arrival on January 15, 2027, via Island Records. The major milestone announcement arrives hot on the heels of their latest single ‘Ribbon Factory,’ a track unveiled last Friday that offers listeners a compelling entry point into the project's sonic universe.

Enter Shikari have made a surprise return today with the release of their resolute and inherently optimistic new single, ‘HIGHER GROUND’. Arriving without any prior warning or promotional teasers, the track serves as the band's first drop of original material following their out-of-the-blue album release in April. ‘HIGHER GROUND’ is available to stream across all major platforms.

Slam Dunk, the UK's premier independent rock festival, is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2027 by unveiling its first wave of confirmed artists. Coming off the momentum of a milestone 20th anniversary this past summer, the festival launches its 21st edition with a massive line-up.

Fresh off dropping their first new music in ten years, tearing through a massive sold-out tour, and delivering a triumphant set at Download Festival in 2025, British rock icons ELLIOT MINOR are officially gearing up for their next major milestone. Two decades have passed since the band first launched in 2007 with their breakthrough debut single 'Parallel Worlds'.

Transcontinental trio SAVE US have officially unveiled their immersive new single, 'Last Of Me', which serves as the latest preview from their upcoming debut full-length album, Death To Something. Scheduled for release on October 16 through Solid State Records, the record was produced by The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers and is available for pre-order starting today.

Having spent seven relentless years forging one of the UK rock scene’s most fiercely independent triumph stories entirely without label backing, As December Falls have secured back-to-back Top 20 and Top 10 chart placements while cultivating a deeply devoted fanbase gig by gig. Today, the Nottingham-based trio make their triumphant return with their brand-new single ‘Nervous’, featuring Markus Videsäter of Solence.

Out today through Virgin Music Group, Stand Atlantic have unleashed their latest soaring rock anthem, ‘NEXT2U’. Serving as the final teaser ahead of their forthcoming album GODBREATH, set for release on Friday 23 October, the new single arrives just as the group prepares to embark on another massive slate of international tour dates.

Following the explosive arrival of ‘Rattle The Cage’ (feat. John 5) and the emotionally charged ‘Leave Me Behind,’ Diamond-certified rock powerhouse Nickelback have unleashed their compelling new single, ‘Make Me Love You.’ Debuting on BBC Radio 2, the track marks the latest teaser from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming studio album, Everything Under The Sun, which is set to arrive on 30 October via Virgin Music Group.

Hailing from Australia, the boundary-pushing quintet WINDWAKER - comprised of lead vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Justin Keurntjes, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths and samples specialist Connor Robins - are set to unleash their third full-length album, smile, you're on camera, on October 23rd via Fearless Records.

Bullet For My Valentine are set to return on March 19th, 2027, with the release of their upcoming full-length album, Social Apocalypse, via Spinefarm Records. Arriving alongside the announcement is the towering title track, marking the Welsh heavy metal band's first fresh output in four years.

Brighton-based three-piece EVILLE have officially joined the Easy Life Records roster today, ushering in this new chapter with the release of their high-octane single, ‘Flip Phone’. The fresh track boasts a standout guest contribution from Emmy Mack, frontwoman of Sydney alternative rock outfit RedHook.

Acclaimed pop-rock trailblazer LØLØ has joined forces with alt-pop sensation and former tourmate Ella Red to deliver a refreshed rendition of 'delusional darling'. The original track holds a prominent spot on LØLØ’s standout sophomore album, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!, which arrived earlier this year through Fearless Records.

WARGASM have today unleashed their explosive new single, ‘Swallow’, accompanied by an official music video. The track is available now across all digital platforms via their new label home, Hopeless Records.

Acclaimed alternative artist RØRY spent the past week visiting record shops nationwide to promote her second album, BLOODLETTING. During these in-store appearances, she signed copies for fans and delivered intimate acoustic performances. Her supporters turned out in full force to create a series of sold-out events, uniting to back her push to surpass the benchmark set by her debut record, RESTORATION.