LIVE REVIEW: LIPSTICK, ROSES AND LUVCAT AT THE BOX, LONDON 08/10/2026
British singer-songwriter Luvcat sold out a special intimate anniversary show at Soho’s The Box in just under five minutes to celebrate one year of her debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’, which was released on October 31st 2025. Upon entering the venue, audience members were handed a letter stamped with lipstick kisses and given a rose, immediately setting the tone for the evening.
ALBUM REVIEW: KODALINE - WE WERE ONLY YOUNG (02/10/26)
Kodaline are waving a fond farewell with the release of their fifth and final studio album, We Were Only Young, and it goes without saying that there will not be a ‘dry eye in the house’.
CALVA LOUISE UNLEASH NEW SINGLE
Calva Louise have officially unveiled their brand new single, ‘La Promesa,’ which is available now via Mascot Records and can be streamed now. In tandem with the new music, the band is set to join Creeper on their UK tour running from October 8 to 11, before embarking on their own headline tours across France from October 23 to 28 and Spain from October 30 to November 1.
AGAINST THE CURRENT DROP NEW SONG
Against the Current have unveiled their latest single, ‘White Noise,’ offering another taste of what to expect from their forthcoming album Till Death & Back, set for release on 30th October 2026. Charged with driving guitars, soaring vocals, and the high-octane energy that has solidified the group's reputation on global stages, the new track vividly captures the obsessive and inescapable sensation of a person constantly occupying your thoughts.
MADRA SALACH ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
Acclaimed Dublin six-piece Madra Salach have formally announced details surrounding their highly anticipated debut full-length record, Gorta, which is scheduled for arrival on January 15, 2027, via Island Records. The major milestone announcement arrives hot on the heels of their latest single ‘Ribbon Factory,’ a track unveiled last Friday that offers listeners a compelling entry point into the project's sonic universe.
HYPHEN ANNOUNCES NEW EP + EP LAUNCH PARTY
Fast-ascending rap/punk sensation Hyphen has officially confirmed the upcoming arrival of his eagerly awaited EP, Here To Stay, set to drop on November 20th. Across six captivating tracks, this fully realized body of work tackles themes of political unrest, grief, and, above all, unwavering perseverance.
STARSET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE
Having spent much of their billion-stream career operating seamlessly at the crossroads of hard rock and narrative science fiction, STARSET recently delighted their audience by dropping a pair of fresh tracks, ‘p a r a d 0 x 1 c’ and ‘a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n.’ Today, the band continues that momentum with the release of the official music video for ‘t r a n s f u s 1 0 n.’
ENTER SHIKARI UNVEIL SURPRISE NEW SINGLE
Enter Shikari have made a surprise return today with the release of their resolute and inherently optimistic new single, ‘HIGHER GROUND’. Arriving without any prior warning or promotional teasers, the track serves as the band's first drop of original material following their out-of-the-blue album release in April. ‘HIGHER GROUND’ is available to stream across all major platforms.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: TRASH BOAT AT KOKO, LONDON 02/10/26
There may be nothing more feral than a Trash Boat fan that has been starved of the live experience of the St Albans quartet for a number of months. Camden’s iconic KOKO probably wasn't fully prepared for the cathartic carnage about to be released for the special tenth anniversary show.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: THE MOLOTOVS AT THE O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 25/09/26
The Molotovs, sibling duo Mathew and Issey Cartlidge, brought explosive energy and undeniable chemistry to the O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 25th, opening the first of two headline shows at the iconic North London venue. The atmosphere inside the 2,300-capacity venue was electric. The sold-out performance demonstrated exactly why the young band has been turning heads across the UK punk and rock scene recently.
SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST WAVE FOR 2027
Slam Dunk, the UK's premier independent rock festival, is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2027 by unveiling its first wave of confirmed artists. Coming off the momentum of a milestone 20th anniversary this past summer, the festival launches its 21st edition with a massive line-up. Headlining the announcement are Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage, Beartooth, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used, and The Front Bottoms, leads among more than 20 artists joining the weekend showcase spanning pop-punk, emo, ska, metal, and beyond.
TROPIC GOLD DROP NEW SONG
Hailing from South East England, the three-piece band Tropic Gold has officially unleashed their latest single titled ‘sodium’. This fresh release marks their second offering under their new label partner, BLKIIBLK, arriving right on the heels of their June single ‘WITCH HOUSE’ (feat. Harpy).T