Florida heavyweights A Day To Remember brought their trademark blend of pop-punk and metalcore carnage to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 25 June for a second night in a row, and the result was nothing short of pure mayhem.

Now fully independent and forging their own path, American rock band Set It Off are charging into a bold new era with a new single titled ‘Rotten’. Fueled by thunderous breakdowns, gritty riffs, and powerful vocals, the latest track captures the raw intensity this new incarnation of Set It Off has been building toward.

UK punk outfit DARKO have unleashed their dynamic new single ‘Override!’, accompanied by a brilliantly animated music video that bursts with energy and character. The track marks the second release from their upcoming EP Canvas, which drops 18 July via Lockjaw Records.

Manchester-based HOT MILK have just unleashed their sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P. today, with new single ‘Sympathy Symphony’. 

Nottingham pop-punk outfit As December Falls have dropped their latest single, ‘Ready Set Go,’ taken from their eagerly awaited new album Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine, set for release on August 8th via ADF Records in partnership with Virgin.

English alternative-indie band Only The Poets have dropped their latest single ‘Emotionally Hungover’, out today via Capitol Records. This marks a bold step forward in the band’s evolving sound.

Pop singer-songwriter Lorde has unveiled her album Virgin, out now via Universal Music. This project is the New Zealander’s first full-length release in four years, signaling a bold artistic evolution. It explores themes of gender fluidity, raw femininity, and deeply personal self-examination. Lead singles such as “What Was That,” “Man of the Year,” and the opening track “Hammer” highlight her return to synth-driven alt-pop, enriched with visceral, emotionally charged lyrics.

Bimbocore pioneer Scene Queen, also known as Hannah Collins, kicks off a new era with her bold new single ‘L-Shaped Couch’ , out now via Hopeless Record - a sparkling, metal-infused tribute to '70s disco, drenched in empowerment, attitude, and glitter.

After a breakout year that saw over 60,000 tickets sold worldwide, a slew of major metal festival appearances, and the release of their acclaimed album CURSED, PALEFACE SWISS are set to level up once again in 2026 with their biggest European tour to date.

Royale Lynn has recently joined Epitaph Records and the alternative scene, with BLACK MAGIC being the newest addition to her heavier roster and her debut full-length album, releasing on 27 June 2025.

Canadian rock titans Three Days Grace return with what may be their most explosive anthem to date: ‘Dominate’, out now across all digital platforms. Leading the charge as the opening track of their upcoming record, the song sets an uncompromising tone - rooted in strength, defiance, and unshakable willpower.

Somewhere between fan-club and cult is the space that YUNGBLUD’S BLUDFEST sits. A hazy fever dream of summer fun, riotous music acts and a community of dedicated followers of Dominic Harrison. Curated by YUNGBLUD himself and held at Milton Keynes Bowl on June 21, BLUDFEST returned with even bigger scale and ambition than its debut.