INTERVIEW: DYLAN FLYNN AND THE DEAD POETS
We spoke with Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets before their show in Birmingham on November 11th 2025, which kicked off their UK tour. The self-produced, five-piece indie rock band from Limerick consists of Dylan Flynn (vocals/guitar), Marty Ryan (lead guitar/backing vocals), Killian Moran (bass/backing vocals), Paul Breen (drums) and Chris Britton (saxophone/piano/backing vocals).
KATSEYE ANNOUNCE NEW EP
The global sensations KATSEYE are prepared to unveil their highly anticipated third EP, titled WILD, which is scheduled for arrival on August 14, 2026, through the partnership of HYBE x Geffen Records. This upcoming collection serves as the official successor to the group’s GRAMMY®-nominated 2025 project, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, which achieved a massive commercial milestone by debuting within the top five of the Billboard 200. Fans who are eager to secure the new music can currently access pre-save and pre-order options for WILD through the official links.
ARCHERS DROP NEW SONG
The global roster at Fearless Records has grown even more formidable with the recent addition of ARCHERS, the rising Wisconsin-based rock outfit comprised of vocalist Nathanael Pulley, guitarist Ben Koehler, and drummer Grayson Mesarosh. Following their successful winter tour alongside Nothing More and Catch Your Breath, the trio has wasted no time in delivering another high-energy anthem for their fans. The band has officially unveiled the visualizer for their latest single, ‘Say So,’ which is now available for streaming and viewing.
WARGASM RELEASE LIVE ALBUM
The high-octane duo WARGASM have officially unveiled their latest live album, Live In London 2025, providing an immersive audio document of their special "phones-free" headline performance at London’s Here at Outernet on 28th September 2025. This visceral recording is now available for fans to stream across all digital platforms.
SOUTH ARCADE DROP NEW SONG
In the midst of what is proving to be their most significant year to date, South Arcade have returned with their inaugural release of 2026. Their latest single, ‘SUPERMAN’, is now available across all major platforms, with an official music video set to premiere at 6pm today.
SILO UNVEIL THIRD SINGLE
The nu-gaze collective Silo have officially unveiled ‘Forget It’ today, marking the third single to be lifted from their highly anticipated debut studio album, Haze, which is scheduled for arrival on May 1st through Easy Life Records.
AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS DROP NEW ALBUM
Today marks the official arrival of As Everything Unfolds’ highly-anticipated new studio album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, released through Century Media. This record represents a profound evolution for the group, serving as a visceral documentation of a period defined by both immense personal stability and unfathomable tragedy.
ENTER SHIKARI RELEASE SURPRISE NEW ALBUM
In a move that completely bypasses the traditional industry cycle of teasers and promotional campaigns, Enter Shikari have stunned their fanbase today by surprise-releasing their latest full-length album. Titled Lose Your Self and arriving via So Recordings, the record consists of 12 expansive tracks that delve into profound themes of desolation, futility, and a pervasive sense of despair regarding the current state of our world, though these darker elements are carefully balanced by persistent glimmers of optimism and hope.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL 2026
On a chaotic Easter bank holiday weekend as Storm Dave bears down on the UK it would be a fair cop to say that 2026 festival season hasn't quite started yet. Although we may be a little while away from fields and camping (and mud) the start of April is the perfect time for the Guildhall in Portsmouth to get everyone warmed up for a summer of debauchery and play host to a few dozen raucous bands across two days and three stages.
GRAPHIC NATURE RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE
London quartet Graphic Nature have returned with new single, ‘Faceless’, a feral slab of nu-metalcore, digging into identity, pressure and the urge to strip everything back. It leans into that raw, cathartic side of the band while keeping things direct and grounded. The release, the band’s first for new label home Century Media, lands just ahead of their one-off London headline show on April 30th. ‘Faceless’ is a track to sit with when things feel a bit too real, or simply just to play loud and get out of your head for a minute.
BLEACHERS ANNOUNCE 2026 TOUR
Following the monumental success of their North American run in September and October, Bleachers have officially confirmed the details for their extensive 2026 UK and European tour across November and December. This upcoming trek marks the band’s most significant European headline venture so far, highlighting a massive performance at London’s Eventim Apollo as they bring their celebrated live experience back to international stages in support of their latest record, everyone for ten minutes.
TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL 2026: DON’T SLEEP ON THESE BANDS!
It’s time to head to Pompey and start festival season with a good-old fashioned south coast mosh pit. If you are spending your Easter weekend at Portsmouth Guildhall here are the bands that are not to be missed.