Alternative provocateur Harpy has released her highly anticipated debut EP, VII, available now on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats. To mark the occasion, she’s also unveiled the official music video for the EP’s opening track, ‘Inferno.’

Japanese alt-metal powerhouse coldrain returned to London after six years with a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. Playing Camden’s Electric Ballroom, the band brought their blend of post-hardcore, metalcore and alternative metal/rock, delivering a set full of fire, sweat and adrenaline.

There is something genuinely impressive about Seven Blood’s debut album, Life Is Just a Phase. For a band that have only been together a couple of years, you might expect flashes of brilliance wrapped in the looseness of a group still figuring out who they are. Instead, Seven Blood arrive with a record that feels fully formed: cohesive, confident, and bold in its willingness to stretch the edges of modern rock and metalcore.

Jade has announced the deluxe edition of her debut album, titled That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore and set for release on 19 December. The original record, which arrived in September, made a major impact upon release, delivering the biggest opening week for a debut album in 2025 on the Official UK Albums Chart. The 32-year-old star collaborated with an impressive lineup of creatives, including Raye, Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, and Pablo Bowman.

Leeds-based alt-rock force Artio have unveiled their brand-new single, ‘Seven Suns,’ featuring a guest appearance from kahal. The track is the latest offering from their forthcoming album Soul Rot, due for release on January 21st via LAB Records.

Folk-rock outfit Mumford & Sons will return to the Great Oak Stage in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday, 4 July, joined by The War On Drugs and a full lineup of additional artists still to be announced.

On November 24, the Roundhouse in London hosted the final sold-out night of Dodie’s tour supporting her sophomore album, NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING. The critically acclaimed artist, who rose from a bedroom YouTube producer to an international voice for bisexuality and mental health awareness, delivered a performance that was deeply personal, cinematically beautiful, and ultimately a joyous communal experience. The entire evening successfully conveyed the complex emotions, vulnerability, and quiet pride of the album, translating its intricate sonic tapestry perfectly to the live stage.

There's an art to building community around music. It may seem like a simple concept but sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference. At the Islington Academy the merch table demonstrates the first of these thoughtful gestures that make a Delilah Bon show a step above, with a pile of pink and black friendship bracelets front and centre.

The countdown to summer has officially begun. In just 224 days, Belgium’s world-renowned Rock Werchter will once again turn the Festivalpark in Werchter into a global hub for live music. Excitement ramps up even further with 20 new names joining the 2026 bill.

Pop-rock genre-benders Waterparks - Awsten Knight (vocals/guitar), Otto Wood (drums), and Geoff Wigington (guitar) - have announced their Prowler UK/EU headline tour, set for March next year.

West Belfast– and Derry-born trio Kneecap have announced the biggest headline show of their career, set for London’s Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 27 June 2026. They’ll be joined by special guests The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers, and Madra Salach, promising one of the stand-out events of the 2026 London Irish calendar.

Festival Republic and Live Nation have announced State Fayre, a brand-new major weekend camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana and barbecue, taking place 26–28 June 2026 in Chelmsford, Essex. Set to become the UK’s largest music and barbecue festival with a capacity of around 30,000, the event will feature headline performances from Kings Of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, and The Lumineers. They’ll be joined across the weekend at Hylands Park by The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Amble, Kingfishr, Dylan Gossett, Sierra Ferrell, Max McNown, KT Tunstall, The Coral, and many more.