HONEY REVENGE SHARE NEW SINGLE
Honey Revenge is back and bolder than ever with their latest single, ‘Hot Commodity.’ It’s a razor-sharp anthem fueled by self-assurance, tackling the irony of being ignored, right up until the moment everyone wants a piece of your spotlight.
INTERVIEW: A BAND WITHOUT A BOX: A NIGHT WITH THE GREAT LESLIE
The Great Leslie played a sold-out show at The Stags Head in East London on February 13th 2026. We sat down with the band before their gig to talk about their journey so far, what’s coming up next, their influences and more. The band consists of Ollie Trevers (vocals/rhythm guitar), Ryan Lavender (drums), Freddie Brändlin (lead guitar) and Oda Steinkopf (bass). They have made a name for themselves in the indie rock scene with their unique sound and energetic live shows.
LIVE REVIEW: DMA’S AT THE O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON 12/02/26
Australian indie-rock band DMA’s brought their Hills End 10th anniversary tour to London on February 11th and 12th 2026, playing two sold-out shows in South London’s Brixton Academy. Formed in Sydney in 2012, the trio – Tommy O’Dell (vocals), Matt Mason (lead guitar) and Johnny Took (rhythm guitar) – gained international fame in 2014 with their debut single ‘Delete’.
PRESIDENT SHARE NEW SINGLE
UK-based PRESIDENT, whose music has garnered multi-million streams, operates at a unique intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. By refusing to conform to traditional genre structures or identity, the project prioritizes artistic intent over image. Today marks a significant milestone as PRESIDENT issues the first new music of 2026 with the single ‘ANGEL WINGS,’ a stunningly transcendent and richly layered track that represents the next step in their sonic evolution through a blend of alt-rock, industrial beats, and dynamic breakdowns.
SHINEDOWN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Rock goliaths Shinedown have officially announced the release of their eighth studio album, titled EI8HT, arriving May 29th via Atlantic Records. To celebrate the news, the band has unleashed a massive new single, ‘Safe and Sound,’ which frontman Brent Smith describes as a defiant reminder to the competition of exactly who they are dealing with. This 18-track collection aims to balance the band's signature arena-sized rock with deeply introspective lyrics, reinforcing Shinedown’s long-standing identity as a band for everyone.
YUNGBLUD ANNOUNCES ‘IDOLS II’
Britain’s premier rock star and Grammy Award-winner YUNGBLUD, has officially unveiled the highly anticipated second instalment of his powerhouse concept album, Idols. Scheduled for digital release on February 20, 2026, through Island Records/Locomotion, the new record introduces six fresh tracks and includes the Grammy-nominated collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins on ‘Zombie.’ Building on the massive momentum of its predecessor, the 28-year-old artist has also named ‘Suburban Requiem’ as the lead single for this new era.
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.