DEAD PONY REVEAL HEADLINE SHOWS
Glasgow rock band Dead Pony have officially announced a headline run of shows for May and June 2026, marking a significant milestone for the rising alt-rock quartet. Titled the Eat My Dust! UK Headline Tour, the trek features eight dates across the United Kingdom, kicking off at Nottingham's Beta on May 26th and hitting cities including Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff before concluding at London’s iconic Underworld on June 4th. While support acts for these performances are still to be announced, the tour promises an elevated live experience featuring fresh material following the band's acclaimed debut album and recent Scottish Album of the Year nomination.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: MIKA AT OVO ARENA WEMBLEY, LONDON 12/02/26 (+ JACK GARRATT)
In a world that often feels fractured by digital noise and social division, MIKA remains the ultimate architect of connection. His performance at Wembley Arena on February 12, 2026, was a vibrant, mechanical, and deeply human manifesto. This is an artist who doesn't simply inhabit an era; he creates them in real-time. Whether you were a child there with your parents, a long-time queer fan, or someone who simply fell in love with his music through a "mum recommendation," Wembley became a space where time, age, and labels ceased to matter.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE AT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON 14/02/26 (+ MAKE THEM SUFFER, DAYSEEKER)
For any fanbase, four years is a serious amount of time to be waiting for new music. Since 2022’s Scoring the End of the World, Motionless in White have left fans hanging, but the wait is over. Latest single, ‘Afraid Of The Dark’ hails the next epoch of the Pennsylvania Goth Metallers and they have thrown all caution to the wind and headed out on a UK and EU tour, solely based on this 4 minutes of new material. They're keen, we're keen - bring on the theatrics.
LIVE REVIEW: THE LAST DINNER PARTY AT FABRIQUE, MILAN 13/02/26
Was a gig even good if you do not come back home feeling a little bit in love with the artist? If this is the case, The Last Dinner Party’s fantasy glam rock certainly succeeded, opening the doors to their baroque, mystical festivities and drawing the audience in with their siren songs, from the first to the last note.
MISS MAY I RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Modern metalcore titans MISS MAY I have officially broken their silence for 2026, unleashing their ferocious new single ‘Die on the Vine.’ The track is a masterclass in the band's signature style, pairing high-speed, galloping guitar riffs with massive, plate-shifting breakdowns and the kind of soaring melodies that have defined their career. The release is accompanied by a brand-new music video, out now.
DON BROCO ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
British alt-rock chameleons DON BROCO have officially kicked off their next era with the release of their explosive new single, ‘Nightmare Tripping,’ featuring the legendary Nickelback. The track serves as the title piece for their upcoming studio album, arriving March 27, 2026, via Fearless Records.
LEAP SIGN TO EPITAPH RECORDS AND RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
London-based alt-rock outfit LEAP has officially joined the Epitaph Records roster, marking a massive milestone for a band Rolling Stone predicts “will be seen on big stages.” The signing follows the explosive independent success of their debut album, Entropy, which has garnered over 21 million global streams and secured Top 20 chart positions in Germany and Austria since its October 2025 release.
THRICE RELEASE AUDIOTREE 'FROM NOTHING' SESSION
Thrice continues to cement their status as rock innovators with the release of their Audiotree From Nothing session. Featuring a selection of tracks from their latest album, Horizons/West, the session provides an intimate look at a band that has spent decades perfecting the balance between raw intensity and sophisticated composure.
TEENAGE JOANS RELEASE NEW SONG
Adelaide’s rapidly ascending punk-pop duo, Teenage Joans, have officially ushered in their next era with the release of their brand-new single, ‘Bandits.’ This fresh track arrives on the heels of a massive run of live performances, which saw the pair supporting heavyweights like Foo Fighters, Sum 41, Nothing But Thieves, and Sleeping With Sirens. Combining a genre-blurring production style with an undeniable hook, ‘Bandits’ serves as a high-energy benchmark for the band’s evolving sound.
STATE FAYRE 2026: ALANIS MORISSETTE AND SKUNK ANANSIE ADDED TO THE BILL
The brand-new weekend camping destination, State Fayre, has officially confirmed that seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette will headline the Saturday night of its debut event at Hylands Park, Chelmsford.
MUNA RETURN WITH NEW SONG AND ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT
After three years of solo explorations, highlighted by Katie Gavin’s debut What A Relief, MUNA is officially back. The trio has announced their fourth studio album, Dancing On The Wall, set for release this May.
MELROSE AVENUE SHARE NEW SONG
Sydney alt-rockers Melrose Avenue have made a striking return with their latest single, ‘Taste,’ released via Hopeless Records. The track signals a daring evolution for the group, venturing into darker, more provocative sonic territory and capturing the band at their most unapologetic and fearless.