Following a triumphant UK headline tour, Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult return today with their new single ‘Queen Of Nothing’, taken from their forthcoming debut full-length album When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, due 30 January 2026 via Easy Life Records.

December is gift month, and Rock Werchter is joining the celebration. Beneath the Christmas tree in Werchter lie 21 freshly wrapped acts, ready to be unboxed. Today, the festival reveals its latest presents: an exciting blend of international heavy-hitters and rising new talent, spanning danceable pop to electrifying guitars. These new additions promise a summer packed with unforgettable moments when Rock Werchter returns from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July at Festivalpark Werchter (Belgium). The countdown starts now.

Unapologetic and empowered, pop-punk powerhouse Taylor Acorn has unveiled a 15-date UK and European tour for 2026. Fresh off her sold-out London show this autumn, the tour marks the arrival of her acclaimed new album, Poster Child, which has earned praise from critics worldwide.

Blending the punchy riffs of J-rock, the spirit of indie rock, and the raw bite of pop-punk, Toronto’s wildly popular Good Kid have announced their long-awaited debut album, Can We Hang Out Sometime?, set for release on 3 April 2026. To celebrate, the band will embark on their biggest headline tour yet, spanning North America, the UK, and Europe.

Having stormed the European charts with their self-released debut album ENTROPY, LEAP are rapidly emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting rock exports. With backing from Rock Sound, Kerrang!, NME, Rolling Stone, and BBC Radio 1, and fresh off a huge, sold-out winter tour, the band now stands on the brink of a major commercial breakthrough as they take their explosive live show to new cities in Spring 2026.

The Darkness joyfully unveil their new single ‘Mistletoe and Wine,’ out now via Cooking Vinyl. Arriving on this fifth day of Advent, the beloved British rockers fling open the festive door to reveal a gloriously reimagined version of Cliff Richard’s yuletide classic.

Multi-platinum, BRIT Award–winning and GRAMMY®-nominated global pop visionary MIKA returns with ‘Immortal Love,’ his brand-new single released today alongside the official launch of the pre-order for Hyperlove, his first English-language studio album since 2019, out January 23 via Republic Records.

Seven-time GRAMMY Award–winning artist Alanis Morissette has announced a major London performance at Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 4 July 2026, marking her return to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very limited run of just six exclusive shows. The announcement follows her most celebrated UK appearances to date this past summer, including a sold-out headline at The O2 Arena and a career-defining debut set at Glastonbury.

Indie-pop favorite Chloe Moriondo has unveiled (my world is an) oyster, the deluxe edition of her acclaimed third studio album, oyster, out now via Public Consumption/Atlantic Records. The expanded release features two brand-new tracks, including ‘teeth.’

Poppy has revealed the full 13-song tracklist for her forthcoming album Empty Hands, arriving 23 January via Sumerian Records, while also dropping her newest single, ‘Guardian.’ The album includes ‘Unravel,’ which debuted as a stand-alone single back in October, before the LP was officially announced.

Rosalía will embark on her LUX World Tour in 2026, performing 42 arena shows across 17 countries.

The incredible, hugely influential, and much-loved Japanese band toe are delighted to announce a run of UK headline dates for 2026. Known for their intricate and breathtaking fusion of post-rock, jazz, electronica, math rock, R&B, and more, these long-awaited shows have been many years in the making.

Alt-pop powerhouse Charlotte Sands has announced her new album, Satellite, set for release on March 6, 2026. Alongside the news, Sands shares her latest single, ‘one eye open,’ offering another vivid glimpse into the bold, high-voltage world of Satellite. Following standout tracks like ‘HUSH,’ ‘Afterlife,’ and ‘neckdeep,’ the new single delivers her signature fusion of emotional depth and arena-sized hooks.

Los Angeles alt-punks Death Lens cut loose on their new single, ‘Power.’ Fresh off a run with Militarie Gun, the punchy track is set to appear in the upcoming edition of EA’s Skate series. Marking the band’s first release since 2024’s Cold World, ‘Power’ lands with hook-laden guitars and an uplifting edge, an optimistic signal at the end of a chaotic year.

THE HARA unveil their newest single, ‘Kings’, a track steeped in the bitter sting of broken trust. ‘Kings’ is the latest preview of their forthcoming album The Fallout, due for release on 23 January via Mascot Records. The band will embark on a UK tour throughout February and March 2026, with two special album-launch shows set for London and Manchester in January.

Fresh off the release of EUSEXUA Afterglow, her GRAMMY® nomination for EUSEXUA, and her recent win for Rolling Stone UK’s The Album Award, once-in-a-generation artist FKA twigs returns with the announcement of the Body Hightour. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will bring the music of EUSEXUA, EUSEXUA Afterglow, and the rest of her celebrated discography across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The North American run will include a peak performance at Coachella and a long-awaited show in Mexico City, before the UK/EU leg launches in June.

Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World have announced their return to the UK for their biggest headline show in the country to date, taking over London’s Gunnersbury Park on Sunday 16 August 2026 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal fourth album Bleed American.

Pepsi MAX presents Reading & Leeds Festival has today unveiled six massive headliners for 2026. Taking over the Main Stages across next August Bank Holiday weekend are Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE, marking the first time in 25 years that the festivals will showcase an exclusively British and Irish headline bill.

The award-nominated independent rock and metal event Takedown Festival has today unveiled a new wave of bands for its 2026 edition. Returning to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April 2026, the festival once again promises two days packed with heavy music on the south coast.

Alternative provocateur Harpy has released her highly anticipated debut EP, VII, available now on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats. To mark the occasion, she’s also unveiled the official music video for the EP’s opening track, ‘Inferno.’

Jade has announced the deluxe edition of her debut album, titled That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore and set for release on 19 December. The original record, which arrived in September, made a major impact upon release, delivering the biggest opening week for a debut album in 2025 on the Official UK Albums Chart. The 32-year-old star collaborated with an impressive lineup of creatives, including Raye, Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, and Pablo Bowman.

Leeds-based alt-rock force Artio have unveiled their brand-new single, ‘Seven Suns,’ featuring a guest appearance from kahal. The track is the latest offering from their forthcoming album Soul Rot, due for release on January 21st via LAB Records.

Folk-rock outfit Mumford & Sons will return to the Great Oak Stage in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday, 4 July, joined by The War On Drugs and a full lineup of additional artists still to be announced.

The countdown to summer has officially begun. In just 224 days, Belgium’s world-renowned Rock Werchter will once again turn the Festivalpark in Werchter into a global hub for live music. Excitement ramps up even further with 20 new names joining the 2026 bill.

Pop-rock genre-benders Waterparks - Awsten Knight (vocals/guitar), Otto Wood (drums), and Geoff Wigington (guitar) - have announced their Prowler UK/EU headline tour, set for March next year.

West Belfast– and Derry-born trio Kneecap have announced the biggest headline show of their career, set for London’s Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 27 June 2026. They’ll be joined by special guests The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers, and Madra Salach, promising one of the stand-out events of the 2026 London Irish calendar.

Festival Republic and Live Nation have announced State Fayre, a brand-new major weekend camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana and barbecue, taking place 26–28 June 2026 in Chelmsford, Essex. Set to become the UK’s largest music and barbecue festival with a capacity of around 30,000, the event will feature headline performances from Kings Of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, and The Lumineers.

American rock giants Twenty One Pilots are set to make their long-awaited All Points East debut with their only UK performance of 2026 on Sunday 30 August. They’ll be joined by a stacked lineup including Wunderhorse, REN, bbno$, PVRIS, Nova Twins, Kid Kapichi, Dead Pony, and LEAP, with even more acts still to be announced.

Fresh off their sold-out ‘From All Sides’ UK arena tour, Bastille return with ‘SAVE MY SOUL,’ a captivating new single and their first original release in three years. The song was born unexpectedly as the band regrouped for tour rehearsals, its spark ignited simply by the excitement of being back together in the same room.

Brazilian punk-rocker Karen Dió storms into a new era with the release of her latest single, “I Hope You Know,” out now via Hopeless Records. The track marks a bold evolution in Dió’s sound, an emotional, high-voltage fusion of melodic grit, raw confession and the rebellious spirit that’s defined her fast-rising career.

UK alt-rock shapeshifters DON BROCO continue their powerhouse 2025 run with ‘Euphoria’, a thrilling new single and their fourth release of the year via Fearless Records.

Award-winning, multi-platinum French-Malian superstar Aya Nakamura has released her new single and music video ‘No Stress,’ offering the first glimpse of her forthcoming album Destinée, arriving this Friday. News of the album coincided with the explosive announcement of her now sold-out Stade de France shows on May 29, 2026, an extraordinary feat that saw 240,000 tickets sold in a single day.

The Darkness have announced their biggest headline tour in two decades, bringing their unmistakable, high-voltage rock to arenas across the UK in December 2026. The seven-date run kicks off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on December 8th and culminates with the band’s first-ever headline show at The O2 in London on December 16th.

SHINEDOWN, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, have released their brand-new single ‘Searchlight’, out now via Atlantic Records. The track signals the beginning of a new chapter for the multi-platinum group, following a landmark year that included sold-out arena shows, record-breaking chart achievements, and a historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

Global superstar Lorde is set to take over London’s iconic Victoria Park for All Points East on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The New Zealand artist, who is currently on tour across Europe, will be joined by a powerful female-led lineup, including PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, 2Hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch, and Fabiana Palladino, with many more still to be announced.

Global girl group KATSEYE - fresh off their first two GRAMMY® nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their breakout hit ‘Gabriela’ - launched their debut tour on November 15 at The Armory in Minneapolis, MN. The tour takes its name from the group’s new EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS (HYBE x Geffen Records), which opened in the top five on the Billboard 200.

History-making, multiplatinum Australian alt-rock and future punk/pop trailblazers 5 Seconds of Summer have released their sixth full-length studio album, Everyone’s A Star!, out now via Island EMI.

Pop-rock innovators Waterparks - Awsten Knight (vocals/guitar), Otto Wood (drums), and Geoff Wigington (guitar) - today release their brand-new single ‘ANY MINUTE NOW’ via BMG.

Punk-rock powerhouses The Offspring have announced a massive outdoor show at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 28 June 2026. They’ll be joined by a stacked lineup of special guests: Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, PUP, and Destroy Boys.

GRAMMY Award-winning rock powerhouse HALESTORM have unveiled a brand-new two-track bundle featuring the reflective ballad ‘How Will You Remember Me’ and the sensual, empowering anthem ‘Like A Woman Can’.

Sydney alt-rock outfit Melrose Avenue showcase a more vulnerable side with their latest release, ‘This Is The End’, a hauntingly beautiful track that trades their trademark high-voltage sound for something raw, emotional, and deeply human.

THE HARA have announced a 16-date UK tour for February and March 2026 to celebrate the release of their new album The Fallout, which arrives on 23 January. The tour kicks off on 27 February at The Ferret in Preston and concludes at Legends in Edinburgh on 22 March.

Following last Friday’s GRAMMY® nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album for EUSEXUA, FKA twigs unveils ‘Predictable Girl,’ the second single from her highly anticipated new album, EUSEXUA Afterglow, arriving this Friday. The seductive track is accompanied by a music video directed by Jordan Hemingway.

MOTHICA has joined the worldwide roster of SharpTone Records, and to celebrate the signing, she has released the video for her new single ‘EVERGREEN MISERY. Drawn by themes of renewal and rebirth, the singer found her new home with the label.

Set to celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, Mad Cool has unveiled the first wave of artists confirmed for the 2026 edition, with Foo Fighters, Pulp, Florence + The Machine, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds topping the bill.

Southern California heavyweights Of Mice & Men are gearing up to release their new album Another Miracle via Century Media Records. Before the record arrives, the band has dropped ‘Flowers,’ the final single from the album. The track delivers a powerful balance of heaviness and hope, turning pain, healing, and inner growth into cathartic energy.