LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: METRIC AT THE O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON 12/09/26
Saturday night at the O2 Academy Brixton in London had that distinct energy you only get when a venue is packed to the brim for a lineup that genuinely means something to people. Bringing together Stars, Broken Social Scene, and indie-rock royalty Metric on a single bill turned into a massive reunion of old friends, with the crowd fully invited along for the ride.
SOFTCULT DROP NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult have unveiled the official music video for their latest track, ‘I Held You Like Glass.’ The song is featured on their critically acclaimed debut full-length album, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, which is available now through Easy Life Records.
EX:RE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
Elena Tonra, well known as the frontwoman for the cherished London indie-folk outfit Daughter, has officially announced the long-awaited return of her revered solo project Ex:Re, marking the occasion with the reveal of a brand-new album entitled Save As, scheduled for arrival on 30 October. Accompanying this announcement, she has unveiled the project's lead single, ‘Radio Station’.
RØRY RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM
Having achieved everything she had spent a lifetime fighting to secure - a UK Top 10 album, sustained sobriety, love, a family, and an undeniable second chance at a music career - RØRY unexpectedly found herself confronting a dark, familiar force she believed she had long since left behind. Out today, her stunning second album BLOODLETTING emerges directly from that struggle. The record stands as an unfiltered, fearless exploration of grief, rage, mortality, and the complex reality of what it means to be alive.
AGAINST THE CURRENT ANNOUNCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THIRD ALBUM
Acclaimed rock trio Against the Current are officially launching the next chapter of their journey with the release of ‘Protégé,’ the brand-new single taken from their eagerly anticipated third studio album, Till Death & Back, set to drop on 30th October 2026.
LEAP ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE
Currently featured on the cover of Rock Sound, British alt-pop rockers LEAP have unveiled their brand-new single, ‘Bloodlines,’ marking their debut release under their fresh record label home, Epitaph Records.
SLIPKNOT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE
SLIPKNOT unleash ‘Arsenal,’ marking the band's first new track in over three years. The anthemic release is accompanied by an official music video directed by M. Shawn Crahan (clown) and starring Jackson White.
SPIRITBOX SHARE NEW SONG
Three-time GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse Spiritbox has officially unveiled their brand-new single ‘Mourning,’ available today through Pale Chord / Rise Records. Serving as the band’s first release of new material since their critically lauded sophomore album, Tsunami Sea, the deeply affecting track provides an exciting initial look at the next chapter of Spiritbox's evolving artistry.
LIVE REVIEW: DMA’S AT CIRCUIT, KINGSTON 24/08/26
Australian trio DMA’s kicked off their UK album release tour at Circuit in Kingston on August 24th arriving fresh from Sydney the day before to play to around 1.400 fans. The band, consisting of Johnny Took (guitarist), Matt Mason (lead guitarist) and Tommy O’Dell (lead vocals), delivered a stripped-back acoustic set that leaned heavily on songs from their new self-titled fifth album.
NEVERTEL DROP NEW SINGLE VIDEO
Rock heavyweights Nevertel have returned with a compelling new visual for ‘LAST BREATH,’ an impressive release that merges the band’s sharp songwriting and ethereal melodicism with punishing intensity and massive, simulation-shattering breakdowns.
RESOLVE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
French metal powerhouse RESOLVE has officially revealed that their highly anticipated new full-length record, Spread My Ashes Into Space, will arrive on January 15th, 2027, via Arising Empire.
ALBUM REVIEW: 156/SILENCE - FROM A DISTANCE (04/09/26)
When asking the question; ‘What makes a 156/Silence album?’ Don't expect the answer to be forthcoming. The Pittsburgh outfit aren't in the habit of repeating themselves.