TROYE SIVAN RETURN WITH NEW SONG
Global pop artist, songwriter, and creative force Troye Sivan ushers in an exciting new era today with the debut of ‘She’s the Best,’ the captivating title track from the GRAMMY®-nominated artist’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, She’s the Best, arriving October 9th, 2026. This monumental release signifies the very first body of new music from Sivan following his high-profile signing with Interscope Records.
AFTERDRIVE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR AND DEBUT EP
Fresh off the breakout success of their hit alt-pop anthems ‘Fashion’ and ‘Neon View,’ fast-rising pop-rock heavyweights AFTERDRIVE have officially revealed their highly anticipated debut EP, Dress To Drive, which lands on all major streaming platforms on October 9th 2026. To celebrate the release, the band is hitting the road for the "Dress To Drive UK Tour," with tickets available for purchase now.
BLOODSTOCK REVEAL 27 BANDS FOR 2027
With BLOODSTOCK 2026 currently charging ahead at full volume and surging toward another historic, record-breaking weekend, festival headquarters has officially dropped the opening hammer for 2027. In true Catton Park tradition, the initial wave of bands was dramatically revealed on the main Ronnie James Dio stage immediately following Municipal Waste’s relentless, face-melting afternoon performance.
KODALINE SHARE NEW SINGLE
Renowned Irish group Kodaline have officially unveiled their latest single, ‘Back To Me’, serving as the newest track lifted from their upcoming fifth and final studio album, We Were Only Young, set for release on October 2nd via Concord.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: RICHARD ASHCROFT AT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON 17/07/26
Richard Ashcroft played a show at North London’s Alexandra Palace Park on July 17th as part of his 2026 UK outdoor summer tour, following his recent 2025 stadium run with Oasis. Best known as the lead singer of 1990s alternative rock band The Verve, Ashcroft went on to build a successful solo career after the band split in 1999.
LIVE REVIEW: THE KOOKS AT DREAMLAND, MARGATE (01/08/26)
The Kooks brought 20 years of Inside In / Inside Out to the seaside for a euphoric night of indie nostalgia at Dreamland Margate. There are few places better suited to a celebration of noughties indie than a British seaside town. Throw in a summer evening, the vintage fairground backdrop of Dreamland Margate and several thousand people ready to relive their indie-disco years, and The Kooks' 20th anniversary celebrations for Inside In / Inside Out were always going to feel special.
EAST EXCHANGE ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP
Liverpool’s very own rising stars, East Exchange, have officially announced the release of their eagerly anticipated six-track EP, torn between ties. arriving via AWAL. Serving as a deeply compelling body of work, the record dives headfirst into themes of emotional struggle, self-reflection, and human connection, featuring a tracklist that includes fan-favorite releases unspoken, lily, and fall. The four-piece brought the project to life alongside GRAMMY Award-winning producer and mixer Adrian Bushby, known for his work with Foo Fighters, Muse, and Feeder, who originally discovered the group on TikTok, where they have amassed over 110,000 followers and 3.8 million likes.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: INSIDE LEWIS CAPALDI’S FULLY ACCESSIBLE CONCERT AT THE O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 28/07/26
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with Carers Trust and disability awareness charity Able2UK to stage a fully accessible, special concert on July 28 at North London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town. The announcement came with the release of the official music video for Capaldi’s latest single ‘Stay Love‘, a special addition to the deluxe edition of his Survive EP.
NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
The trailblazing Australian heavy music outfit Northlane have unveiled their visceral new single, ‘CUT_it’, taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Anemoia, set for release on October 30 via Independent/Immortal Music Group.
LIVE REVIEW: NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS AT PRESTON PARK, BRIGHTON 31/07/26
Nick Cave returned to Brighton for his Homecoming Show at Preston Park on July 31st, playing the band’s only UK headline show of the year to 50,000 fans. Cave has lived in Brighton for more than two decades, so his return for such a landmark UK show felt especially fitting. The night also held some surprises, including a reunion with Kylie Minogue on stage for their 1995 murder ballad 'Where The Wild Roses Grow', performed live together for the first time since 2018. The lineup also featured Warmduscher, Cate Le Bon, English Teacher and The Flaming Lips.
INTERVIEW: CHLOE STAR KICKS OFF MONTHLY MUSIC RELEASE WITH NEW SINGLE
With a sound that blends alternative rock, pop and punk, Chloe Star has built a reputation for brutally honest songwriting. Drawing on her heritage and her own experiences with love, identity and healing, she creates music that feels deeply personal and resonates with a growing audience around the world. Following the release of her new single ‚Games‘ on July 31st, we spoke with Chloe about what the song means to her, her creative process and what’s next.
HONEY REVENGE SHARE NEW SINGLE
Rapidly rising Los Angeles-based duo Honey Revenge have officially dropped their newest single, 'Sunday Scaries'. The track serves as the latest preview of what is to come from their eagerly anticipated second full-length album, Loving and Losing, which is scheduled for release on September 18th through Thriller Records.