OKLOU RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL FILM SCORE FOR ‘IN WAVES’
Oklou returns to announce the original score and reveal the tracklisting for In Waves, premiering on Netflix and streaming December 11th, with pre-orders available today. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen and adapted from illustrator AJ Dungo’s celebrated graphic memoir, the California surf-themed animated feature was scored and performed by Oklou alongside fellow French artist ROB.
SERPENTS DROP NEW SONG
Manchester-based alt-rock outfit SerpentS have unveiled their captivating new single, 'Belong To The Night'. Leaning into a more raw and emotionally charged sound, the track blends gritty, distorted guitars with ethereal vocal harmonies to deliver a dark, apocalyptic battle cry. Lyrically, the song confronts the fear of failure and the necessity of pushing forward despite an uphill climb, mirroring the exact challenges of breaking into the modern music industry as an emerging artist.
SOUTH ARCADE SHARE NEW SONG
Riding the momentum of their breakthrough year, South Arcade have returned with their infectiously catchy new single, 'SplitScreen', which is out now via BKM Artists in partnership with Atlantic US. The release arrives just ahead of their massive UK and European tour next year, for which the final remaining tickets can be secured
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL REVEALS MASSIVE FIRST WAVE FOR 2027
Download Festival (#DLXXIV) has officially unveiled the first wave of over 100 acts set to descend upon the spiritual home of rock at Donington Park next summer, taking place from Wednesday, 9 June to Sunday, 13 June 2027. Topping the bill for the festival's 24th edition are pop-punk pioneers blink-182, Sheffield metal juggernauts Bring Me The Horizon, and symphonic rock icons Evanescence.
CALVA LOUISE ANNOUNCE MAY 2027 HEADLINE TOUR
Calva Louise have revealed plans for a headline UK tour scheduled for May 2027, kicking off at Slay in Glasgow on 19 May, before making stops in London at Scala on 21 May, Manchester at Club Academy on 22 May, and wrapping up at The Fleece in Bristol on 23 May. This live announcement comes right on the heels of their stunning single 'La Promesa', which dropped in October.
MUSE ANNOUNCED AS BST HYDE PARK HEADLINER
American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces its next headliner for 2027. MUSE, the two-time GRAMMY Award®-winning band behind eight consecutive UK Number 1 albums, will headline on Saturday 26 June 2027, supported by special guests Nothing But Thieves and CHVRCHES. They join the previously announced Bon Jovi (Thursday 24 June) and RAYE (Saturday 10 July). Tickets go on general sale on Friday 13 November at 10am GMT.
2000TREES FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE FIRST WAVE OF BANDS FOR ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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.
RAYE ANNOUNCED AS NEXT BST HYDE PARK 2027 HEADLINER
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.
NATIVE JAMES UNLEASHES NEW SONG
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 SHARES SECOND STUDIO ALBUM
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 RELEASE INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE
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.
AGAINST THE CURRENT RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
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.