With BLOODSTOCK 2026 currently charging ahead at full volume and surging toward another historic, record-breaking weekend, festival headquarters has officially dropped the opening hammer for 2027. In true Catton Park tradition, the initial wave of bands was dramatically revealed on the main Ronnie James Dio stage immediately following Municipal Waste’s relentless, face-melting afternoon performance.

Renowned Irish group Kodaline have officially unveiled their latest single, ‘Back To Me’, serving as the newest track lifted from their upcoming fifth and final studio album, We Were Only Young, set for release on October 2nd via Concord.

Richard Ashcroft played a show at North London’s Alexandra Palace Park on July 17th as part of his 2026 UK outdoor summer tour, following his recent 2025 stadium run with Oasis. Best known as the lead singer of 1990s alternative rock band The Verve, Ashcroft went on to build a successful solo career after the band split in 1999.

Liverpool’s very own rising stars, East Exchange, have officially announced the release of their eagerly anticipated six-track EP, torn between ties. arriving via AWAL. Serving as a deeply compelling body of work, the record dives headfirst into themes of emotional struggle, self-reflection, and human connection, featuring a tracklist that includes fan-favorite releases unspoken, lily, and fall. The four-piece brought the project to life alongside GRAMMY Award-winning producer and mixer Adrian Bushby, known for his work with Foo Fighters, Muse, and Feeder, who originally discovered the group on TikTok, where they have amassed over 110,000 followers and 3.8 million likes.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with Carers Trust and disability awareness charity Able2UK to stage a fully accessible, special concert on July 28 at North London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town. The announcement came with the release of the official music video for Capaldi’s latest single ‘Stay Love‘, a special addition to the deluxe edition of his Survive EP.

The trailblazing Australian heavy music outfit Northlane have unveiled their visceral new single, ‘CUT_it’, taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Anemoia, set for release on October 30 via Independent/Immortal Music Group.

Nick Cave returned to Brighton for his Homecoming Show at Preston Park on July 31st, playing the band’s only UK headline show of the year to 50,000 fans. Cave has lived in Brighton for more than two decades, so his return for such a landmark UK show felt especially fitting. The night also held some surprises, including a reunion with Kylie Minogue on stage for their 1995 murder ballad 'Where The Wild Roses Grow', performed live together for the first time since 2018. The lineup also featured Warmduscher, Cate Le Bon, English Teacher and The Flaming Lips.

With a sound that blends alternative rock, pop and punk, Chloe Star has built a reputation for brutally honest songwriting. Drawing on her heritage and her own experiences with love, identity and healing, she creates music that feels deeply personal and resonates with a growing audience around the world. Following the release of her new single ‚Games‘ on July 31st, we spoke with Chloe about what the song means to her, her creative process and what’s next.

Rapidly rising Los Angeles-based duo Honey Revenge have officially dropped their newest single, 'Sunday Scaries'. The track serves as the latest preview of what is to come from their eagerly anticipated second full-length album, Loving and Losing, which is scheduled for release on September 18th through Thriller Records.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has made a triumphant return to music after a two-year hiatus to focus on his mental health and Tourette’s syndrome. He marked his comeback last year with a surprise Glastonbury set following the release of 'Survive' – a full circle moment for the singer as he stepped back from music after struggling on stage at Glastonbury in 2023. On July 11th and 12th, Capaldi headlined BST Hyde Park in London, delivering two emotional and humorous sets to more than 60,000 fans each night. The shows clearly meant a lot to the singer, who told the crowd he wasn’t sure if he’d ever return to the stage for a while, visibly struggling to hold back tears during the first night.

There is a specific kind of magic that occurs when a foundational 2000s post-grunge powerhouse collides with a classic British summer heatwave. Inside the O2 Academy Brixton the atmosphere was electric, the air conditioning was seemingly non-existent, and the energy was delightfully old-school. For the final stop of their EU/UK tour, Breaking Benjamin brought a masterclass in nostalgic intensity, a touch of family business, and a whole lot of sweat.

Prepare to meet your next musical obsession. Emerging from the vibrant northern music scene, the audacious Manchester-based alternative rock outfit SerpentS have officially arrived, marking their grand entrance today with the release of their uncompromising debut single, ‘Nerve.’