ALBUM REVIEW: MOTHER MOTHER - NOSTALGIA (06/06/25)
Mother Mother's tenth studio album, Nostalgia, released on 6 June 2025, marks a significant evolution in the band's sound and thematic exploration. Known for their quirky alt-rock style, the Canadian quintet - Ryan Guldemond (vocals, guitar), Molly Guldemond (vocals, keyboards), Ali Siadat (drums), Jasmin Parkin (vocals, keyboards), Mike Young (bass) - delves into profound themes of alienation, existentialism, self-love and self-hate, gender roles, and spirituality through the vibrant imagery of otherworldly landscapes and mythical creatures.
FLETCHER ANNOUNCES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
Queer pop icon FLETCHER has just announced the release of her third studio album, Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? out 18 July 2025 via Capitol Records. The singer-songwriter’s new record will feature her brand new single ‘Boy’, out now.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: PENDULUM AT DREAMLAND, MARGATE SUMMER SERIES 31/05/25
Pendulum have a mystic that is quite hard to define. They seen timeless, illusive and monumental whilst also utterly modern, tangible, and at Dreamland in Margate, within arm's reach. With them, Pendulum brought a trio of varied and exciting supports for a sunny day adjacent to the beach.
RØRY ANNOUNCES ‘THE BLOSSOM TOUR’ FOR WINTER 2025
Alternative singer-songwriter RØRY has just announced ‘The Blossom Tour’ for Winter 2025, following the success of a completely sold out headline UK tour earlier this year and the release of her UK Album Chart Top 10 debut LP RESTORATION.
BIG THIEF ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND UNVEIL NEW SONG
Beloved indie-folk trio Big Thief have announced their sixth studio album, Double Infinity, set for release on September 5th via 4AD. The news arrives alongside the release of the album’s lead single and opening track, ‘Incomprehensible’.
HOT MULLIGAN ANNOUNCE FOURTH ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE
Post-emo outfit Hot Mulligan have officially announced their highly anticipated fourth full-length album, The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still, set for release on August 22, 2025 via Wax Bodega.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: BABYMETAL AT THE O2 ARENA, LONDON 30/05/25
Early on in their career, BABYMETAL broke records for being the youngest band to play all sorts of festivals and venues in Japan such as Summer Sonic and Budokan. Later on, they became notable further afield for being the first Japanese act to play a number of festivals and venues worldwide, including in the UK where they were the first Japanese act to headline Wembley and play on a main stage at Glastonbury festival. At the O2 Arena, the trio of kawaii metallers do it all over again and become the first Japanese act to headline the venue. Selling it out for good measure.
LINKIN PARK PERFORM AT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Nu-metal legends Linkin Park delivered a powerful and emotionally resonant performance at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on May 31, 2025, at the Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena). The American rock band, fronted by Emily Armstrong, performed a dynamic four-song medley that showcased their evolution while honouring their legacy.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: I SEE STARS AT THE UNDERWORLD, LONDON 28/05/25
Rock shows were never designed for the weak-willed, but an I See Stars set at The Underworld, Camden can only be described as an assault on all the senses. The band emerged to properly eager energy. Right from the off, the whole room was singing along and an already warm room was sent nuclear just by pure excitement.
ALBUM REVIEW: DESOLATED - FINDING PEACE (30/05/25)
Hardcore isn’t about polish - it’s about power, purpose, and pushing limits. Finding Peace, the latest offering from UK hardcore powerhouse Desolated is a blistering manifesto of modern rage, where thick metallic riffs meet the guttural honesty of hardcore’s roots. Clocking in at just under 24 minutes, the album wastes no time and pulls even fewer punches.
MORGAN WADE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wade has just announced the release of her new album The Party Is Over (recovered), set for release on August 1st. To mark the announcement, the singer has also unveiled the album’s title track, ‘The Party Is Over,’ offering fans an enticing preview of what’s to come when the full-length project drops later this summer.
YUNGBLUD ON BLUDFEST 2025, ITS GLOBAL EXPANSION AND NEW ALBUM ‘IDOLS’
On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, we caught up with Yungblud during an exclusive Q&A event at the Craufurd Arms near Milton Keynes where Bludfest 2025 is set to take place on June 21. Here’s a round up of exciting updates the singer-songwriter shared with the audience.