There are two ways to look at the current state of the UK music scene. The cynics amongst us might lament about declining ticket sales and occasional venue downgrades, but something key is changing in booking trends, and for fans looking for value for money from their ticket price and precious week-night evenings, it's nothing but good news. Fit For a King brought the value for money with a trio of heavy hitters for the Lonely God tour. On the final night of the UK leg, the Electric Ballroom in Camden was packed to the rafters right from the relatively early doors.

This week’s New Noise: Weekly Music Highlights brings a stacked lineup of fresh releases across rock, metal, R&B and pop. From fiery singles to emotionally charged albums, we’ve rounded up the best new tracks you need to hear. Dive in and discover what’s making noise this week.

British metal outfit ACRES have announced an extended edition of their acclaimed album The Host, set for release on 26 September via Solid State Records. Acting as both a continuation and a completion of the original record, the expanded version includes three brand-new tracks that further explore the album's emotional and sonic depth.