JIMMY EAT WORLD ANNOUNCE HUGE ANNIVERSARY SHOW AT GUNNERSBURY PARK
Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World have announced their return to the UK for their biggest headline show in the country to date, taking over London’s Gunnersbury Park on Sunday 16 August 2026 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal fourth album Bleed American.
READING AND LEEDS 2026 ANNOUNCE SIX HUGE HEADLINERS
Pepsi MAX presents Reading & Leeds Festival has today unveiled six massive headliners for 2026. Taking over the Main Stages across next August Bank Holiday weekend are Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE, marking the first time in 25 years that the festivals will showcase an exclusively British and Irish headline bill.
LIVE REVIEW: BAD OMENS AT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON 26/11/25
The last time Bad Omens played a headline show in London it was to 600 people at The Dome in 2023. Two years down the line and they are a band in a different league, but in many ways, the band they were always meant to become.
TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE ACTS FOR 2026
The award-nominated independent rock and metal event Takedown Festival has today unveiled a new wave of bands for its 2026 edition. Returning to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April 2026, the festival once again promises two days packed with heavy music on the south coast.
HARPY RELEASES DEBUT EP
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.’
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: COLDRAIN AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON 23/11/25
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.
ALBUM REVIEW: SEVEN BLOOD - LIFE IS JUST A PHASE (21/11/25)
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 ANNOUNCES DELUXE EDITION OF DEBUT ALBUM
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.
ARTIO RELEASE NEW SONG
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.
MUMFORD & SONS TO HEADLINE BST HYDE PARK 2026
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.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: DODIE AT THE ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON 24/11/25
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.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: DELILAH BON AT THE O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON, LONDON 23/11/25 (+ CRAE WOLF)
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.