HOLDING ABSENCE RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE
Emerging from South Wales, the trio Holding Absence has officially unveiled ‘Whisper Of A Dream’, marking their highly anticipated return to the spotlight. This release stands as their first offering of fresh material since the arrival of 2023’s The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction and serves as an important milestone as their debut under the banner of Sumerian Records
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: FIT FOR A KING AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON 24/03/26
There are two ways to look at the current state of the UK music scene. The cynics amongst us might lament about declining ticket sales and occasional venue downgrades, but something key is changing in booking trends, and for fans looking for value for money from their ticket price and precious week-night evenings, it's nothing but good news. Fit For a King brought the value for money with a trio of heavy hitters for the Lonely God tour. On the final night of the UK leg, the Electric Ballroom in Camden was packed to the rafters right from the relatively early doors.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: WATERPARKS AT THE O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 26/03/26 (+ GREYWIND)
After only few months after their last, albeit intimate show in London, Houston’s trio Waterparks returned in the heart of Camden for their last show of their PROWLER tour, which brought them across the pond for a series of shows, concluding with a memorable night at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. With a curated and fan-focused setlist and striking visuals combined with their genre-bending allure, The Waterparks Show, as it was affectionately dubbed, was undoubtedly an experience that would be hard to forget for those in attendance.
SYNTH-POP LEGENDS DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BST HYDE PARK
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced that British music icons Duran Duran will headline the world-renowned Great Oak Stage on Sunday, 5 July 2026. Marking their second headline appearance at the festival in just five years, the Birmingham-formed superstars return to central London as part of a global victory lap, bringing their peerless arsenal of hits to one of the most prestigious outdoor stages in the world.
DON BROCO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
The trailblazing UK alternative rock outfit DON BROCO has officially dropped their boldest project to date, Nightmare Tripping, which arrives today via Fearless Records. Renowned for a sound that consistently mocks traditional genre boundaries, the group has pushed their creative limits even further on this release, having developed the record alongside their long-term collaborator and the highly respected producer Dan Lancaster.
READING AND LEEDS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 60+ NAMES FOR 2026 EDITION
Pepsi MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival has officially expanded its 2026 lineup by unveiling more than 60 fresh names today. These latest additions join an already powerhouse roster of headliners that includes Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE. Among the high-profile artists included in this massive announcement are Gunna and Loyle Carner, both of whom will perform exclusively at the Reading site.
SLAYYYTER UNVEILS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
Today, alt-pop disruptor Slayyyter officially unleashes her third studio album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA. Marking her debut with Columbia Records, the 14-track project is a ferocious, vulnerable, and high-octane evolution of the "gritty pop princess" persona that has earned her a cult global following.
PRESIDENT SHARE NEW SINGLE
The multi-million streaming, UK-based collective known as PRESIDENT continues to thrive at the unique crossroads of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Since launching in 2025, the group has operated under a deliberate cloak of minimalism and anonymity, steadily cultivating a sense of deep intrigue with every single release and live appearance. By refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, the members of PRESIDENT have made it clear that they prioritize artistic intent far above public image.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: KATE NASH AT THE ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON 19/03/26
Camden is the place to take in some of the best that the music scene has to offer, with everyone who's ever been anyone walking out on its many stages. This time it was the turn of Kate Nash who had a hungry audience of fans awaiting to consume her brilliance at The Roundhouse. The show itself was full of twists and turns, some expected, others not so much.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: THRICE AT THE O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 19/03/26
Depending on which album you know Thrice from, you may have a totally different view of the band from the guy standing next to you in the crowd at Kentish Town Forum. From 2001's 'Identity Crisis' to the barely six month old 'Horizons/West', the sheer number of genres the California quartet have ventured into over their twelve albums is dizzying.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: ASHA BANKS AT THE ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON 15/03/26
On March 15th, Asha Banks transformed North London’s Roundhouse into an intimate showcase of her rising star power. The English actress and singer began her career as a child performer in the West End and has recently gained wider recognition for her leading role in the 2025 British romantic drama film ‘My Fault: London‘, directed by Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler. Her latest EP, ‘How Real Was It?‘, was also released in 2025, with the Roundhouse show marking the accompanying tour’s final stop.
KODALINE ANNOUNCE 2026 FAREWELL TOUR
It’s the end of an era for one of Ireland’s most beloved modern exports. Kodaline has officially announced their Farewell Tour for 2026, marking a final global lap with newly confirmed dates across the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.