THE SPOTLIGHT: WEEKLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS (29/08) - HALSEY, DON BROCO, NOVA TWINS, HAYLEY WILLIAMS AND MORE!
Time to refresh your playlist - there’s a ton of incredible new music out this week, and we’ve pulled together some of the best. From Don Broco’s latest drop to new releases from Halsey, Nova Twins, Hayley Williams, and more, there’s something here for every mood!
RØRY UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE
The next chapter of RØRY has officially begun. Today, the critically acclaimed alt artist returns with her blistering new single ‘DEGRADATION’, paired with a brooding, blood-soaked music video that pulls no punches.
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE ANNOUNCES UK AND EUROPE TOUR
Florence Welch - the visionary force behind Florence + The Machine - has announced an extensive UK and European tour in support of her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on 31 October.
ALBUM REVIEW: HELLOWEEN - GIANTS AND MONSTERS (29/08/25)
Released on 29 August 2025, Giants & Monsters is the seventeenth studio album from German power-metal legends Helloween, marking their second studio effort (following 2021’s self-titled release Helloween) with the reunited lineup - Andi Deris, Michael Kiske, and Kai Hansen among them. The album was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, and mixed at the famed Wisseloord Studios (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, etc), delivering a polished yet powerful sound that balances clarity and punch.
ARIANA GRANDE TO RETURN TO THE UK FOR 2026 ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR
Ariana Grande is officially heading back to the UK for her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The global pop icon has announced five headline shows at London’s O2 Arena in August 2026, marking her long-awaited return to the UK live stage after a six-year hiatus.
HALSEY ANNOUNCES BACK TO BADLANDS WORLD TOUR
Diamond-certified and GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Halsey has officially announced the Back to Badlands Tour, an international run commemorating the 10th anniversary of her landmark debut album, BADLANDS.
MISS MAY I RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
Metalcore heavyweights Miss May I have dropped their powerful new single and music video, ‘Pray For Silence’. Fusing razor-sharp riffs, crushing breakdowns, and a soaring, unforgettable chorus, the track stands as a bold statement of intent - pushing the band’s sound forward while remaining firmly rooted in the essence of metalcore.
CASKETS RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Yorkshire melodic metal outfit Caskets have today unveiled their brand new single, Closure, taken from their upcoming album The Only Heaven You’ll Know, set for release on November 7 via SharpTone Records.
THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS ANNOUNCE UK AND EU HEADLINE TOUR FOR EARLY 2026
Atlanta, GA chaos-core sextet The Callous Daoboys have announced their first-ever full UK and European headline tour, set to kick off in early 2026. Riding high on the momentum of their acclaimed album I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven and a whirlwind year of nonstop touring, the band is gearing up to bring their explosive, genre-defying live show to fans across the continent.
AVATAR ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM
The heavy metal visionaries known as AVATAR - vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson - are set to unleash their latest masterwork Don't Go In The Forest on the fitting date of October 31st. Alongside the announcement, the band has released the video for ‘Tonight We Must Be Warriors.’
ROYEL OTIS ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR
Fresh off their main stage performances at Reading & Leeds Festivals and the release of their new album Hickey (out this Friday via OURNESS/Capitol/Island Records), ROYEL OTIS have announced the UK leg of their massive ‘Meet Me in the Car’ tour.
THE SPOTLIGHT: WEEKLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS (22/08) - KID CUDI, FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, WOLF ALICE, DEFTONES AND MORE!
Get ready to dive into this week’s freshest sounds with new releases from music heavyweights like Kid Cudi, Florence + The Machine, Sigrid, Stray Kids, Wolf Alice, Deftones, and more! From genre-bending, anthemic singles to explosive new albums, discover what’s making waves right now with our extensive guide.