Surrey progressive punks DARKO have returned with Canvas, a blistering new EP, 18 July via Lockjaw Records. Serving as the final chapter in a trilogy - following Sparkle (2022) and Greyscale (2024) - Canvas sees the band refining their fusion of breakneck punk energy, technical musicianship, and post-hardcore flair. We caught up with vocalist Tom West and guitarist/vocalist Rob Piper over email to talk about the new record and what lies ahead for DARKO.

Southern England metalcore band Fates Messenger have released a new single titled ‘Doomloop', out now via Greyline Records - a newly formed independent label spearheaded by frontman Tony Maddocks.

Yorkshire metal band Caskets have announced their forthcoming new album The Only Heaven You’ll Know’, set for release 7 November via SharpTone Records. The title track ‘The Only Heaven You’ll Know’ was also released.

American rock band Point North have released a new song titled ‘2 LITER SPITE’, out today via Hopeless Records. The single marks their first song of 2025.

Irish rock band Greywind have released a new song titled ‘Moon’, from their forthcoming album Severed Heart City, set for release 19 September via FLG.

British indie band The Last Dinner Party have revealed details of their upcoming second album, From The Pyre, set for release on 17 October 2025, via Island Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s lead single, ‘This Is The Killer Speaking’.

Los Angeles quartet Dead Poet Society have shared a stripped down and reimagined, piano-driven version of their hit single ‘Running In Circles.’ The band dropped  dropped their second album FISSION in 2024 via Spinefarm.

American rock band Liquid Mike have released a brand new song titled ‘Claws’. The new track dives into the anxiety of sleeplessness, where even rest feels as cruel as being awake.

Tyler the Creator continues to be an unstoppable force with surprise new album DON’T TAP THE GLASS. Tyler the Creator isn’t one for a long album build up, but with the first hint coming only 5 days ago via Instagram, this new drop really was a bombshell. Amongst his world tour for No. 1 album CHROMAKOPIA, released just 8 months ago, Tyler has managed to produce a dynamic, bouncing, hit of a record.

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.

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.

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.