HARD LIFE DROP NEW ALBUM
Alt-pop outfit hard life have released their latest record, onion out now via Island Records. Fusing indie pop, jazz rap, and electronica, onion signals a fearless comeback following a tough legal struggle, highlighting the band’s revitalized confidence and creative drive.
ALBUM REVIEW: FLETCHER - WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME? (18/07/25)
Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? - out now via Capitol Records - is FLETCHER’s most deeply personal and emotionally daring record to date. Throughout the 11‑song setlist, she enters a space of unfiltered vulnerability, positioning her past, present, and future selves in a dialogue, guiding listeners through her complexity with grace and honesty.
BILLIE MARTEN UNVEILS NEW ALBUM
British folk singer-songwriter Billie Marten has released her fifth album, Dog Eared, out 18 July via Fiction Records. Following tours with Tennis and Elbow, Marten expands the horizons of contemporary folk on Dog Eared, showcasing lush songwriting and meticulously crafted arrangements.
YUNGBLUD RELEASES BLACK SABBATH COVER
British singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD delivered a powerful cover of the Black Sabbath classic ‘Changes’ during the band’s final show at Villa Park, which is now available on all streaming platforms. Joining him on stage were Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s touring keyboardist), and II, drummer for Sleep Token.
ERRA RELEASE NEW SONG
Progressive metal band ERRA have released their second single in ten days, ‘Echo Sonata’. They returned with their first taste of new music since 2024's critically acclaimed CURE, in the form of new single, ‘Gore of Being’, last week.
I PREVAIL ANNOUNCE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM
Grammy-nominated metal band I Prevail has announced their fourth studio album titled Violent Nature, set for release 19 September 2025 via Fearless Records. Produced by the band’s bass player Jon Eberhard, the new record boasts a total of ten hard-hitting tracks. They also released their third single off the record, “Rain” with an accompanying music video.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: WET LEG AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON 17/07/25
Wet Leg shot to stardom immediately with their cheeky early singles ‘Chaise Longue’ and ‘Wet Dream’, followed by a #1 self-titled debut album, seemingly endless touring, a support slot with Harry Styles and a string of awards, including recognition from the GRAMMYs and BRITs. After a short break, Wet Leg returned, now as a fully-formed band, and eager to get back to work once again. Their sophomore record, Moisturiser, was crafted intentionally to break expectations and serves as a sonic departure. It’s punchier, angrier and heavier in every way.
FLETCHER UNVEILS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
American pop singer FLETCHER has released her third studio album titled Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? out now via Capitol Records.
BIOHAZARD ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Hardcore legends BIOHAZARD have announced a brand new album titled Divided We Fall, set for release 17 October via BLKIIBLK. Their first studio album in over a decade, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity in chaos. To celebrate the announcement, BIOHAZARD has released a new single, ‘F**k the System’.
PRESIDENT ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP
Mysterious new alternative band PRESIDENT have announced their debut EP titled King Of Terrors, set for release on 26 September 2025. The title, a nod to its Biblical reference, sets the tone for an EP that delves into themes of darkness, religion, and life’s ultimate creator - and equalizer: death.
WATERPARKS RELEASE NEW SONG
American pop punk outfit Waterparks are back with a new single titled ‘Red Guitar’, the first release via the new label BMG. After an internationally sold out tour in 2024, the band is set to perform on the main stage at Reading and Leeds festival next month.
EP REVIEW: DARKO - CANVAS (18/07/25)
Surrey progressive punks DARKO are back with a blistering new EP titled ‘Canvas’, out 18 July via Lockjaw Records. This final piece in a trilogy of conceptually-linked EPs - alongside Greyscale (2024) and Sparkle (2022) - sharpens their signature blend of high-velocity punk, technical precision, and post-hardcore experimentation.