CROWN THE EMPIRE RELEASE INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE
Crown the Empire, the Los Angeles-based two-piece band, has officially unleashed their infectious new single 'violet' via Rise Records. Masterfully blending hard-hitting alternative rock with atmospheric electronic textures, 'violet' encapsulates the emotional tension of being trapped between intense heartbreak and lingering hope. The track is dark, vulnerable, and undeniably powerful, artfully balancing quiet moments of inward reflection with explosive, anthemic energy.
AGAINST THE CURRENT RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
Acclaimed rock trio Against the Current have officially launched into their next creative chapter with the release of their long-awaited third studio album, Till Death & Back. Spearheaded by the powerful focus track 'Ashes to Glory', the project seamlessly blends the band's expanding alternative sound with intensely intimate reflections on destiny, personal growth, and the defining moments that have molded their journey.
ALBUM REVIEW: EX:RE - SAVE AS (30/10/26)
Eight years after releasing her first album under the alias Ex:Re, Elena Tonra returns with Save As, a new record she never even intended to write. And we couldn’t be happier that she did. The album began to take shape in 2023, when Tonra brought years-old song sketches to Fabian Prynn, the producer behind her debut solo album.
ALL POINTS EAST ANNOUNCES PHOEBE BRIDGERS AS FIRST 2027 HEADLINER
East London’s celebrated festival All Points East returns to Victoria Park across two weekends in 2027, with its first headliner revealed today. All Points East welcomes multi-GRAMMY winning American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers to Victoria ParkClick to open side panel for more information for the first time on FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2027, joined by a curated supporting line up including Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder, jasmine.4.t, and more artists to be confirmed.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA AT THE ELECTRIC BRIXTON, LONDON 23/10/26
In 2025, when The Devil Wears Prada were in London last, it was at the 800 cap Islington Academy. In 2026 the Ohio band were back at Electric Brixton, filling a room of 1500 for their Flowers EU/UK tour, celebrating the latest album that has taken a step forward in sound, lyricism and atmosphere.
ALBUM REVIEW: AGAINST THE CURRENT - TILL DEATH & BACK (30/10/26)
After five years since Fever, Against The Current are finally preparing to return with a full-length album that feels like much more than a comeback. Till Death & Back represents a turning point for Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri: a chance to reclaim their identity, embrace their independence and rediscover what made them want to create music together in the first place.
NIIS RELEASE NEW EP
The highly anticipated new EP from Los Angeles band NIIS, titled Play Niis, is out today on all streaming platforms via Rise Records, accompanied by limited edition physical formats and vinyl color variants obtainable directly through the Rise Records store. Coinciding with the release, the band has premiered an official music video for the track ‘Bad Aim,’ directed by Nick Pillot.
LEAP DROP NEW SINGLE
British alternative-pop rockers LEAP are advancing their impressive global trajectory through the release of their commanding new single, "Bury Me". This latest explosive rock offering further strengthens their rapidly expanding catalog of work, which has already successfully captivated an audience exceeding one million monthly listeners exclusively on Spotify.
STAND ATLANTIC MARK NEW ALBUM RELEASE DAY WITH NEW SINGLE
Stand Atlantic officially unveil their fifth full-length album, GODBREATH, arriving today through Virgin Music to mark a monumental milestone in their career. Born entirely out of a grueling period of writer's block, this new record finds the dynamic four-piece fearlessly embracing their truest, most authentic selves, stepping entirely out of their familiar comfort zones and venturing boldly into uncharted sonic territory while somehow never feeling closer to home.
TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL & PRESIDENT SHORTLISTED FOR ‘‘FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR’’
Takedown Festival has announced a major milestone as PRESIDENT’s standout performance at Takedown Festival 2026 is officially shortlisted for Festival Performance of the Year at the upcoming UK Festival Awards 2026.
NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE ALBUM RELEASE DATE
Today marks the celebrated return of heavyweights Northlane as they unleash ‘Deathwish’, an arresting new single that serves as the fourth glimpse into their eagerly anticipated seventh studio album, Anemoia, which has now secured a fresh release date of November 27th due to prior production delays.
EXPLORING BIRDSONG ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2027
Following a monumental, career-defining UK headline album tour this past September, Exploring Birdsong have officially announced that they will be hitting the road once again for a new run of UK headline dates in February 2027. The upcoming tour is set to launch at The Mash House in Edinburgh on February 16th, continuing through Birmingham, Brighton, and Liverpool, before wrapping up with a finale at The Key Club in Leeds on February 21st. Joining them as special guests throughout the tour will be the Berlin-based six-piece outfit oktobernatt.