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Heavy music is more popular than ever, but a vast majority of recent successes have been from legacy bands of the 90s and 00s, reaching new heights – Limp Bizkit announced as Download headliners, System Of A Down playing stadiums, and countless anniversary tours. Sure, it’s nice to see legends getting their overdue flowers, but…

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on February 1 (LouderSound)

Label: Columbia RecordsReleased: 14th November 2025 ROSALÍA has never been the easiest pop icon to pin down. Every era arrives with a new idea to inhabit and a new set of rules to test. ‘El Mal Querer’ turned scholarship into pop myth, rebuilding flamenco with the certainty of someone who knows the source material and the…

Check it out as the New Delhi trio continue their European tour with Halestorm (LouderSound)

Mayhem, Lord Of The Lost and Skindred are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Ace new prog you have to hear from Argovia, Myrath, Engrupid Pipol in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Killswitch Engage’s My Last Serenade might have sparked the 2000s metalcore boom, but there was a darkness behind the scenes (LouderSound)

Slipknot were one of the biggest names of the nu metal era – then the lead single from their third album made them immortal (LouderSound)

Ignacia Fernández, singer of Santiago death metal band Decessus, has gone viral after bringing heavy music to Chilean airwaves (LouderSound)

UK prog rockers Marillion will play the world-famous Pompeii amphitheatre on July 25 and 26 (LouderSound)

Swedish prog metallers Opeth will also play concerts in Halifax, Dublin and Rättvik in support of The Last Will And Testament (LouderSound)

Long before nu metal bands were getting arrested for making music videos, Acid Bath were setting a precedent (LouderSound)

The first wave of artists confirmed for TRNSMT 2026 has been unveiled, with Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi, and Wolf Alice headlining the lineup. The Scottish festival is set to return to Glasgow Green from Friday 19th June to Sunday 21st June next year. On the opening day, Richard Ashcroft will take centre stage, following…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Naming themselves after Bauhaus’ goth-rock-slash-post-punk anthem, She’s In Parties were never going to be anything other than a bit off-kilter. Weaving honest social commentary through wonderfully wonky sonic filters, they’re never too shy to play at the fringes of the alt-pop world, expanding their already impressive…

“I was like, ‘I need to start thinking about real jobs,’” the deathcore singer reveals in a new Metal Hammer interview (LouderSound)

Charli XCX has revealed details of a collaboration with John Cale on the single ‘House’, part of the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’. Announcing the track, Charli described it as “the first offering from my album for Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights”. In a statement, Charli expressed her immediate inspiration to…

Big Big Train will release their latest album, Woodcut, a narrative concept album, in February (LouderSound)

Girl Group have released their latest single ‘She Goes’, a track exploring the complexities of female desire and friendship. “Every now and then,” the band explain, “you see a girl walking down the street who epitomises everything you want to be – the way she moves, looks and sounds. She appears to be of another…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Christine Senorin didn’t always see herself making music. In fact, it took a cancelled university lecture and a spontaneous shopping trip for things to properly begin. “Music was never something I thought I’d ever pursue,” she says. “But around 2018, I discovered more guitar and indie music and realised I wanted…

Alessi Rose has released the deluxe edition of her EP ‘Voyeur’. The expanded edition, out via Capitol/Polydor Records, features three new tracks, including the newly unveiled ‘Get Around’. Reflecting on the creation of ‘Voyeur (Deluxe)’, Alessi explains, “Voyeur (Deluxe) stemmed from me continuing to write on tour after Voyeur was completed and craving some more…

Alt-pop duo SISTRA have released their new single ‘Things I Really Mean’. It’s their first new music since the 2024 EP ‘Between My Shoulder Blades’, and is produced by Jon Shave, known for his work with Charli XCX. The track premiered on Jess Iszatt’s BBC Radio 1 show and represents a shift for the duo,…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “There’s gold under the rust,” sings Del Water Gap on ‘How To Live’, the lead single from his third album, ‘Chasing the Chimera’. In one line, he encompasses the world of this record. Peeling back the layers, excavating years of hurt and confusion, and learning to move forward even amidst pain…

Saxon were cruising the New Wave of British Heavy Metal… and their signature tune celebrated it (LouderSound)

A year on from Blizzard Of Ozz, Diary Of A Madman found Ozzy Osbourne and his band at their fiery peak, just before it all came crashing down – watch exclusive video (LouderSound)

Gilmour, Nick Mason and colleagues on assembling the unexpected 2014 album that paid tribute to Rick Wright, and his calming presence in a group who were “never a jolly bunch of friends” (LouderSound)

Their last album with the wayward genius – showing the band at their most confrontational yet most accessible – returns in remastered vinyl and CD with additional tracks (LouderSound)

Also in this issue: Ace Frehley, Ian Gillan, Judas Priest, Wolfgang Van Halen, Whiskey Myers, The Cramps, Stephen Dale Petit, Massive Wagons, Solstice, Steve Morse and more (LouderSound)

Iconic independent London venue MOTH Club is facing potential challenges due to new residential development plans. A planning application has been submitted for the construction of flats next door, which will feature balconies overlooking the stage wall and smoking area of the venue. This situation could lead to noise complaints and operational restrictions, posing a…

Download Festival has unveiled its initial lineup for the 2026 event, featuring headliners Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit. The metal music festival is scheduled to return to Donington Park on the weekend of 10th to 14th June next year. 2025’s bill was topped by Green Day, Sleep Token and KoRn. Joining the…

Curated by Paul McCartney, this Wings best-of charts the story of a band on its way to becoming one of the biggest-selling acts of all time (LouderSound)

The band will play 60 North American dates between February and July (LouderSound)

Textures will release their new album, Genotype, on January 23 and will tour Europe and the UK in early 2026 (LouderSound)

Wolfgang’s band Mammoth supported Metallica on every leg of their M72 world tour for two years (LouderSound)

It features on one of metal’s great lost albums (LouderSound)

My Chemical Romance’s 2006 mega hit was the pinnacle of emo (LouderSound)

Lottery Winners have unveiled their latest single, ‘Your Last Song’, while also announcing a deluxe edition of their album ‘KOKO’, set to be released on 12th December. The band describe ‘Your Last Song’ as a farewell. “‘Your Last Song’ is about that final goodbye to someone you gave too much to. It’s kinda celebratory, kinda…

Holly Humberstone has released her new single ‘Die Happy’. The song arrives ahead of her joining Sam Fender on his Australian tour this winter and performing a series of headline shows. The visualiser for the track is directed by Silken Weinberg, known for her work with Ethel Cain. Discussing ‘Die Happy’, Humberstone said, “I wrote…

Sheffield festival Get Together has announced its sixth edition, scheduled for Saturday 16th May 2026 across various venues in Kelham Island and Neepsend. The 2026 line-up will be headlined by Fat Dog and The Horrors. Also performing will be DJ and producer Erol Alkan, as well as DEADLETTER, Lime Garden, Lemonsuckr, Silver Gore, and Curiosity…

Robbie Williams has released a new video for his track ‘Pretty Face’, paying homage to the celebrated 90s TV show The Word. Directed by Charlie Lightening, the video depicts Williams in his iconic red tracksuit performing on the late-night Channel 4 show. Williams comments, “This is my ‘DeLorean Moment’ back to 1995 .. The Word…

5 Seconds of Summer made a memorable appearance in London earlier this week, performing at The Outernet. The Australian band played in a giant glass box in support of their upcoming album ‘Everyone’s A Star!’, including new songs ‘BOYBAND’, ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ and ‘Telephone Busy’, alongside previous hits like ‘She Looks So Perfect’, ‘Teeth’ and…

2016 single The Last Stand has racked up some impressive numbers through social media, despite not being the album’s biggest hit when it came out (LouderSound)

The deluxe edition reissue of Axis: Bold As Love includes 40 bonus outtakes, alternative versions, TV and radio appearances (LouderSound)

Three men, one vision, several lawsuits (LouderSound)

It was the double-album that split critics, fans and the line-up who recorded it. We asked a range of prog stars for their thoughts on the 1973 release (LouderSound)

Seattle was the home of grunge, but 90s emo pioneers Sunny Day Real Estate offered something grander. (LouderSound)

How Megadeth wrote a landmark thrash metal classic in the midst of personal and financial chaos (LouderSound)

At last! Tales From Topographic Oceans is now even bigger (LouderSound)

Toto will return to American theatres in February and March 2026 (LouderSound)

Francis Rossi has remembered how to rock (LouderSound)

Label: BelieveReleased: 7th November 2025 Since their viral debut ‘soft spot’, piri & tommy have carved out their own space in the UK’s alt-pop landscape – part dance duo, part internet-age situationship chroniclers. With ‘magic!’, they park the drum’n’bass for a bit and swerve into a glossier, funkier, Y2K-adjacent sound. It’s still loose around the edges,…

21 years since his last solo album, Henry Rollins has returned to the Washington D.C. studio where it all began (LouderSound)

This November, we’re crossing the Atlantic, bringing Dork’s Night Out to Montreal for the very first time as part of M for Montréal 2025, presented by SiriusXM. The festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, running from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd November, with more than 80 artists performing across 15 iconic venues in the…

A broken femur caused a massive perspective shift for former hardcore/thrashers Corrosion Of Conformity (LouderSound)

From The Four Horsemen to The Call Of Ktulu, this is everything you need to know about the six (maybe seven) Metallica songs with Dave Mustaine’s name on them (LouderSound)

Gong add more live dates in March and announce new album, Bright Spirit, will be released next year (LouderSound)

PVA have unveiled their latest single ‘Enough’ from their forthcoming second album ‘NO MORE LIKE THIS’ due 23rd January, alongside the announcement of a headline tour. The London-based band describe ‘Enough’ as “a dark, lustrous dance of limerence – a new chapter of experimentation for us.” They add, “The core loop was written by Ella…

Affection To Rent have unveiled their latest single, ‘Cathedral’. The track showcases their shoegaze-inspired grunge sound, and follows their debut single ‘If We Fall’ as well as support slots with Gurriers, Feeble Little Horse, and Snõõper. The band will perform their debut headline show at Whelan’s Upstairs in Dublin on 15th November. Lead singer Abbey…

Babyshambles are marking their return with ‘Dandy Hooligan’, their first single in twelve years, released via Strap Originals. The track is described by Peter Doherty as “a well turned-out, elegantly crafted; reggae-ska-pop song… with a sweet melody to bowl along to with your sharpened walking cane.” The song’s lyrics reflect the adventures of Bob Morris,…

Marmozets are back with a thunderous new single and a UK tour! (LouderSound)

Grace Inspace has unveiled her latest single, ‘Emergency Contact’. The release comes with the announcement of her new EP, ‘Heavy Hair’, set to be released via TODO Records. Grace says, “‘Emergency Contact’ is a moment of self-realisation – when anger, long suppressed, finally spills over and becomes the spark for change. “I used to draw…

Marmozets have released their comeback single ‘A Kiss From A Mother’, and are soon set to embark on their first UK tour in seven years. The band will begin their headline tour in December, continuing into January, performing across various UK cities, including Huddersfield, Cardiff, Brighton, Coventry, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, and…

Robert Plant channelled Tolkien into his lyrics – even if his Led Zep bandmates didn’t realise it at the time (LouderSound)

Chloe Slater has released her new single ‘War Crimes’ via Stolen Juice, following her UK headline tour and support slots with ROLE MODEL. Slater describes the song as her first true protest song. “‘War Crimes’ is a really important song to me. It feels like the first real protest song that I’ve ever written and…

2000trees Festival is set to be headlined by Alkaline Trio next year, marking their performance as a UK festival exclusive. The event will take place from 8th to 11th July at Upcote Farm, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with other notable acts including Dinosaur Pile-Up, High Vis, PUP, Glassjaw, Scowl, Superheaven, and Lambrini Girls. The festival’s organiser…

The Itch have unveiled their latest single, ‘Space in the Cab’, as they prepare to headline The Great Escape’s First Fifty event at Sebright Arms for Dork on 13th November 2025. The new track from Simon Tyrie and Georgia Hardy reflects on the decline of the UK’s nightlife scene, following the duo’s earlier double A-side…

Manchester-based band cruush have released their latest single, ‘Rupert Giles’, under the Heist or Hit. The band, consisting of Amber Warren, Arthur Boyd, Fotis Kalantzis, and Bruno Evans, have also announced a special double-A vinyl release set for early 2026. Of the new song, they shae: “On a writing retreat to Wales we took a…

Kylie Minogue has announced ‘Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)’, set to arrive on 5th December via Warner Records. This release marks the 10th anniversary of her holiday album, presenting a collection of festive tracks and four new songs: ‘Hot In December’, ‘This Time Of Year’, ‘Office Party’, and the Amazon Music Original ‘XMAS’. Kylie says, “Revisiting…

UK pop prog trio Exploring Birdsong also announce UK headline dates for September (LouderSound)

“Can we get a repair man? Lemmy from Motörhead’s just trashed our desk with a cheeseburger.” (LouderSound)

Get a version of the ragga-metal outfit’s upcoming album that you won’t find on shop shelves (LouderSound)

W.A.S.P’s infamy as leading shock metallers of the 1980s beliesa back catalogue full of serious classic rock-influenced songwriting (LouderSound)

Now a rock anthem, Argent’s God Gave Rock And Roll To You was written under the storm cloud of cancer and enjoyed a superstar second wind (LouderSound)

The djent pioneer found inspiration in a player who ignored standard time lengths, came up with unique sounds and played the wrong parts of his instrument – but always managed to groove (LouderSound)

Alan Niven, who managed Guns N’ Roses from 1986 to 1991, says the band are blocking the publication of his memoir (LouderSound)

The first show of Radiohead’s European tour has been completed in Madrid (LouderSound)

As a woman who’s grown up in the metal scene, knowing that Emily Armstrong will walk out on stage with Linkin Park as a headliner feels like a pivotal moment (LouderSound)

Romy, the London-based dance-pop artist, has unveiled her latest single ‘Love Who You Love’, along with an accompanying music video. This new track serves as a concluding chapter to her 2023 debut solo album ‘Mid Air’. Produced by BloodPop, Romy, and Jamie xx, it’s been in development since 2020 and delivers a message of liberation.…

Label:Released: 5th November 2025 On their new EP ‘To Cast the Sea in Concrete’, Cork’s Pebbledash zigzag between trad folk, shoegaze, post-punk, glitchy noise and warm, swelling indie like a band flicking through presets with no intention of picking just one. It’s a bit all over the place. It’s also really good. Things kick off gently…

Band of Skulls are set to embark on their Cold Fame UK tour this December, accompanied by special guests The Duke Spirit and Howler. The dates will coincide with the release of a deluxe boxset on 28th November. Released through Artist Royalties Collective, the collection will feature their first three albums, ‘Baby Darling Doll Face…

underscores has released her latest single, ‘Do It’, through Mom+Pop. This new track – written, produced, performed, mixed, and mastered by underscores herself – follows June single ‘Music’, and is accompanied by a self-directed video. underscores will join Danny Brown as a supporting act on his Stardust tour across North America, scheduled for November and…

Japanese pop group f5ve are set to release the deluxe edition of their debut album, ‘SEQUENCE 01.5’, on 14th November via LDH Records. This expanded version will feature 29 tracks across two discs, including three new singles ‘I Choose You’, ‘Wish’, and ‘Snowman’, alongside fifteen remixes from their original release. The deluxe edition is executive…

vegas water taxi are set to release their new EP ‘first time listener’ on 6th February via PNKSLM Recordings. The EP serves as the counterpart to their previous release, ‘long time caller’, and together they will form the LP ‘long time caller, first time listener’, available on 12-inch vinyl the same day. The lead single…

Ellur has unveiled her latest track, ‘The World Is Not An Oyster’, released through Dance To The Radio. Collaborating with Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Jack Leonard from UNKLE, Ellur’s new single follows her previous works ‘The Wheel’ and ‘Missing Kid’. Ellur described the track as a narrative of a teenage girl facing challenges in love,…

Lily Allen has announced an additional performance at the London Palladium as part of her 2026 tour. The tour, titled Lily Allen Performs West End Girl, will feature the artist playing her latest album, ‘West End Girl’, in full. Allen last toured with her album ‘No Shame’ in 2018 and 2019 and has made notable…

Label: Warp RecordsReleased: 7th November 2025 Detroit rapper Danny Brown has been in some dark places in his time. Perhaps none darker than during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he spent all his money on alcohol and drugs in a spiral that could’ve killed him. From that darkness emerged fifth studio album ‘Quaranta’, a trip to rehab,…

The events of Operation Overlord inspired the Swedish power metal battalion’s 2005 fan-favourite single, Primo Victoria (LouderSound)

Bastille are set to mark their 15th anniversary with a special limited edition tour vinyl, ‘From All Sides: Songs from the First Fifteen Years’. The collection, which features rare live and alternate versions, will be available to order online from 6th November. A special numbered “tour edition” will be available exclusively during the band’s “From…

Witch Post have released their new single ‘Twin Fawn’, their second release since signing with Partisan Records. The band, featuring Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, will headline The Lexington in London on 10th November. Alaska describes ‘Twin Fawn’ as “a love letter to Dylan and I’s differing experiences on the West Coast; coyotes, beach glass,…

Label: FADERReleased: 7th November 2025 Unflirt’s latest EP ‘Fleeting’ arrives swaddled in soft textures, nostalgic haze and gently held emotion; a record that doesn’t so much knock as hover politely at your door, clutching a 7″ and a homemade zine. Across seven (!) tracks, the bedroom-pop artist glides through lo-fi vignettes that nod to the beabadoobee-adjacent…

Muscles, kidnappings and inflatable hot water bottles – the rise, fall and resurrection of Thor, one of 80s metal’s greatest cult heroes (LouderSound)

The grime-punk duo joined forces with Slipknot’s frontman for their song Bite My Face in 2022 (LouderSound)

Label: Submarine CatReleased: 7th November 2025 The new EP from She’s In Parties begins with a shimmer. ‘Fallen’ opens with 80s-glazed synths and shoegaze guitar textures that catch the light just enough to dazzle. It’s a tone-setter for an EP that floats between nostalgia and noir: dreamy, yes, but with something darker flickering underneath. The title-track,…

As a child in her Liverpool homestead, Sophie Morgan stumbled upon a mystical world. Peering in, she’d seemingly discovered another side of life, one where reality blended with mysterious, noir-gothic fiction, and at once, she felt at home. It was from this place, filled not with Cheshire Cats but doomed lovers, that she emerged as…

Label: DominoReleased: 7th November 2025 Sorry’s ‘COSPLAY’ arrives as a world of doubles and disguises, but it’s the precision that keeps the mirrors from fogging. The album frames “overlapping worlds” as a working method rather than a tease: identities tilt, references surface and recede, and the songs hold their line while everything around them shifts. ‘Waxwing’…

“Sorry, Dave!” (LouderSound)

Label: Secretly CanadianReleased: 7th November 2025 If ‘Giving The World Away’ was Hatchie’s big pop pivot – all gloss, grandeur, and studio muscle – then ‘Liquorice’ is her soft reboot. Gone are the Dan Nigro co-writes and LA sheen. In their place? A backyard, a digital camera, and songs that sound like they were dreamt up…

Acclaimed by Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Led Zeppelin and Peter Gabriel, he recalls feeling insulted by the way his best-known album was treated, his short stint in a US prison, and his decision to stop writing long notes to fans on their record sleeves (LouderSound)

Label: Brace Yourself RecordsReleased: 7th November 2025 There’s no better way to describe the overarching theme of Stella Donnelly’s third album than with the opening lyrics to lead single ‘Baths’, where she declares that “there’s a big strike crossing through my old life.” She has spent the last few years learning that when one door closes,…

Bon Jovi or Non Jovi? Our quiz will reveal all (LouderSound)

Lucas Fox looked after Lemmy when he was fired by Hawkwind – they bonded over Monty Python, speed and Special Brew (LouderSound)

In 1987, Ozzy Osbourne released the Randy Rhoads-era live album Tribute, and one UK writer travelled to Los Angeles to brave the promotional chaos (LouderSound)

Spooky season, we know it well. The nights are drawing in earlier, the terrifying outfits are out in force, and if there’s an artist ready to grab that energy and run with it, it’s CATTY. Just days on from the release of her Very Good new EP, ‘Bracing For Impact’, and everything that makes CATTY…

Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke will be performing at the ceremony in Los Angeles this week (LouderSound)

Label: Republic RecordsReleased: 7th November 2025 BENEE’s second album, ‘Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles’, finds the New Zealand alt-pop star refining her style. The songs are witty and self-aware, full of the charm that made her debut so likeable, but the edges are softer, the mood a little more restrained. Opener ‘Demons’ hints at the…

Label: Animal63Released: 7th November 2025 Paris-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Max Baby doesn’t really do straight lines. His new EP ‘BREAK’ is jagged and unpredictable – a scatter of synths, leftfield electronics and the occasional dive into alt-rock drama. Opener ‘Dogma’ channels seductive, tongue-in-cheek 80s pop, but with a slightly broken mirror vibe. ‘Playground’ follows with twinkling…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 31st October 2025 Surinamese–Dutch artist néomí has been quietly building a name for herself over the past few years, releasing a string of gentle, introspective folk-pop EPs that favour emotional depth over big production. Her latest, ‘another year will pass’, continues in that lane: six soft songs about leaving, grieving and slowly figuring out…

Next year’s Download lineup has officially been revealed and it’s packing rock icons, nu metal legends and a lot more (LouderSound)

Label: Released: 31st October 2025 better joy’s new EP ‘at dusk’ marks a shift as Bria Keely brings more reflection, more bite and a stronger sense of emotional detail to the table. These are songs that tell stories, built for singing in bedrooms and belting in fields. ‘this part of town’ opens with a rush of…

Label: Secret Friend RecordsReleased: 24th October 2025 Max Winter’s solo debut, ‘Mourning Routine’, is an atmospheric and absorbing listen. Blending classical composition with experimental pop and textured electronics, it pulls you in from the very first note and doesn’t let go. ‘Sorry’ opens the set with no vocals, just layers of swelling strings and electronic flickers.…

Label: Released: 31st October 2025 Arthur Hill’s second EP, ‘Missed Again’, sees the indie-pop upstart refining his sound without losing any of the wit, weirdness or emotional weight that made his debut, ‘In The Middle of Somewhere’, such a quietly brilliant introduction. If that EP felt like flicking through a sketchbook, this one lands like a…

AC/DC will hit up North and South America next year, with over 20 dates confirmed (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Starbenders, Crobot, Dirty Blonde and more (LouderSound)

Within Temptation had a breakthrough hit with Angels – even if they never planned it (LouderSound)

Roping in hardcore, mathcore, doom, black metal, industrial, post-rock…Pupil Slicer do it all in style on new album Fleshwork (LouderSound)

Two Metallica fans have been arrested after climbing over part of the band’s set at a show in Perth, Australia on Saturday (LouderSound)

flowerovlove has unveiled the video for her latest single ‘Shady’, released via Capitol Records. The track, co-written with PomPom and Skyler Stonestreet, explores themes of untrustworthy behaviour, and is accompanied by a video directed by flowerovlove and her brother, Wilfred Cisse. The 20-year-old artist gave ‘Shady’ its live debut at the Austin City Limits Festival,…

Marshall have announced a new partnership with Music Venue Trust (MVT) to support grassroots music venues across the UK. This initiative, known as ‘Marshall Nights’, aims to provide a platform for emerging artists by organising a series of gigs at various independent venues, including Green Door Store in Brighton, Fuel in Cardiff, The Rum Shack…

Volumes are set to release their fifth studio album, ‘Mirror Touch’, on 12th December 2025 via Fearless Records. A physical edition will follow on 27th February 2026. The Los Angeles-based band, comprising Michael Barr, Raad Soudani, Myke Terry and Nick Ursich, have revealed a visualiser for their new track ‘S.O.A.P.’. Describing the track, the band…

Prog metal legends Savatage reformed earlier this year after a nearly two-decade hiatus (LouderSound)

Model/Actriz have released a remix of their track ‘Cinderella’ by Olof Dreijer, best known as one half of The Knife. The track originally features on their album ‘Pirouette’, which arrived earlier this year under the labels True Panther and Dirty Hit. Dreijer comments, “I instantly got a vibe when I was sent this request, I…

Latitude Festival is set to celebrate its 20th edition at Henham Park, Suffolk, from 23rd to 26th July 2026. Headlining this year’s event in a UK festival exclusive is current Dork cover star David Byrne, joined by former Dork cover star Lewis Capaldi, and Teddy Swims, alongside acts such as The Flaming Lips, The Last…

Serj Tankian made some surprising musical choices for his new solo album (LouderSound)

Antony Szmierek is heading out next spring for a fresh run of Dork shows – and this time he’s going Round The Houses, calling in on a few places he hasn’t for a while. Taking in a trio of dates across March 2026, the tour sees Antony bringing his razor-sharp wordplay and dry northern charm…

Daevid Allen’s appointed replacement on keeping the spirituality alive without becoming overwhelmed, the respectful use of acid, and the late band leader’s similarity to Cardiacs’ Tim Smith (LouderSound)

After over two decades making music, his main band had recently achieved global recognition and he’d just launched his debut solo album. Did he ever really slow down? (LouderSound)

The third Mammoth album feels like the work of a musician settling comfortably into his own space and comfortable with all that attention (LouderSound)

A legend ascends in the latest forensic deep dive into Bob Dylan’s back pages on Volume 18: Through The Open Window 1956-1963 (LouderSound)

NASA, are you listening? (LouderSound)

Outbreak Fest is set to return to Manchester in 2026 to mark its 15th anniversary. Scheduled to take place on 27th and 28th June at Bowler’s Exhibition Centre, the event has now confirmed its first set of lineup additions. Canadian post-hardcore group Alexisonfire will headline, performing their 2006 album ‘Crisis’ in full. UK band Basement…

Veteran admits he sailed close to the wind as he taught prog giants to drink – but he learned how much it means to play live with a band (LouderSound)

The story of Skid Row’s classic hair metal anthem Youth Gone Wild (LouderSound)

Award will see King Diamond paid up to £22,000 ($26,000) every year to continue creating “art of the highest quality” (LouderSound)

Cuteness overload as Kelly Osbourne’s two-year-old son pays unique Halloween tribute to the late Ozzy (LouderSound)

Biohazard frontman Evan Seinfeld has no regrets about his career in adult entertainment (LouderSound)

A year before Nirvana broke out with Nevermind, Alice In Chains Seattle’s grunge scene on the map (LouderSound)

Deathcore newcomers Face Yourself, NWOBHM revivalists Seven Sisters, bone-faced black metallers Abduction and videogame inspired alt metallers Luna Kills, these are the new metal bands you need to hear in November 2025 (LouderSound)

Status Quo beefed up John Fogerty’s ‘piddly’ original and struck rock’n’roll gold (LouderSound)

Even Chester admitted that he was wrong (LouderSound)

Riverside’s Mariusz Duda concludes his circle-of-life-and-death story with eighth instalment (that takes place between the fifth and fourth) (LouderSound)

Drum legend Carmine Appice has been in the business for 60 years – and he’s crossed paths with everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Dave Grohl (LouderSound)

Baby Dave, the solo project of Soft Play’s Isaac Holman, has released a new single and video titled ‘San Pellegrino’. The track was initially composed using GarageBand and later developed with the help of long-time collaborator James Grant. According to Holman, “It’s the story of a man on a mission to please his partner and…

The idea of Ice Cube and Korn sharing a bill might not seem strange now, but in the 90s, it was a thrilling novelty (LouderSound)

YONAKA have released their latest single ‘Cruel’ and announced their forthcoming second studio album ‘Until You’re Satisfied’. The Brighton-based trio – Theresa Jarvis, George Edwards and Alex Crosby – are gearing up for the album’s release on 13th March via Distiller Records. The new single ‘Cruel’ is described by vocalist Theresa as exploring a relationship…

Electric Callboy have metalheads singing along to 90s pop classics, and they love it (LouderSound)

Kreator, Electric Callboy and Kim Dracula are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

flowerovlove has unveiled her latest single, ‘Shady’, co-written with PomPom and Skyler Stonestreet. It follows her previous hit ‘I’m your first’. The 20-year-old artist debuted ‘Shady’ live at the Austin City Limits Festival, where she made an entrance emerging from a gigantic lipstick on stage. She has also recently supported Khalid at the Washington State…

Allison and Katie Crutchfield have joined forces to form a new band, Snocaps. The pair have released their self-titled debut album through ANTI- Records, marking the first collaboration between the sisters since their time with P.S. Eliot. Collaborating with Brad Cook and MJ Lenderman, the album sees all four musicians contributing across various instruments.  

Richard Ashcroft and Blossoms (pictured) are set to headline Neighbourhood Weekender 2026, which will take place at Victoria Park, Warrington on 23rd and 24th May. The festival will also feature performances from Kaiser Chiefs, DMAS, Jamie Webster, Example, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shed Seven and Cast. Plus, Dork favourites Alessi Rose, NXDIA, Cassia, Brooke Combe, Ellur, Fiona-Lee,…

It’s one of Evanescence’s biggest songs, but it’s safe to say Amy Lee was not keen on it at first (LouderSound)

Cool new prog from ĠENN, Mon, Maha Sohona and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Magdalena Bay have shared two new tracks, ‘Unoriginal’ and ‘Black-Eyed Susan Climb’, following their successful Imaginal Mystery Tour across North America. “Two more songs?! When will it end?? Is this the final pair? Don’t think too hard about it,” the band commented. “Just let the good times ride.” The release of these tracks follows their…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “I’m stuck on this idea of feeling like I’m being followed by something,” explains Witch Fever vocalist Amy Walpole. “That my whole life I’ve been dragging something around behind me the whole time…” Amy is musing on the themes behind the Manchester four-piece Witch Fever’s second record, ‘FEVEREATEN’. While their blistering…

Dead Freights have released their new single ‘Do The Gruesome’, marking their return under Gary Powell’s 25 Hour Convenience Store Records. The single is the first glimpse of their forthcoming debut album ‘Little Death Project’, which is scheduled for release in 2026. The band describe ‘Do The Gruesome’ as a product of mayhem honed through…

Interpol and Bloc Party are set to embark on a co-headline tour across the UK and Europe in 2026. The tour will span 18 dates, commencing in Copenhagen on 10th November at the Royal Arena and concluding with two performances at London’s Olympia on 4th and 5th December. This tour will see both bands –…

Julia Wolf has released a new remix EP titled ‘2MUCHPRESSURE’, crafted by producer duo 2DUMB. This release features reimagined versions of seven tracks from Wolf’s 2025 album ‘PRESSURE’, including contributions from BBY GOYARD and cr1tter. Wolf commented on the project, saying, “When I first heard the remix 2DUMB did on tiktok, I immediately knew I…

Ho99o9 are set to return to the UK and Europe in February 2026 with a headline tour celebrating their third album, ‘Tomorrow We Escape’. The duo also feature on the NOWHERE2RUN track ‘Little Prince’, released as part of the EP ‘What Did You Do?’ by Code Orange members Jami Morgan and Shade Balderose’s venture, NOWHERE…

Love or hate them, you couldn’t ignore them. Luckily, I loved them – and I still do (LouderSound)

Fletchr Fletchr are set to release their debut EP, ‘We All Feel the Same’, on Friday 28th November, teasing the news with new single ‘Limitations’. The track – the third track from the upcoming EP, following ‘Feel the Same’ and ‘Jet Black’ – explores the search for emotions amidst the mundane, ultimately finding strength through…

Asia will play a one-off show at The Corn Exchange, Ross-On-Wye, in January to raise money for Mike Peters’ Love Hope Strength Foundation (LouderSound)

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In a hotel room in America’s Pacific Northwest, The Belair Lip Bombs have a day off. It’s their first time touring the States, supporting fellow Aussies Spacey Jane as they embark on what’s pretty much a 49-state tour of the USA (sorry, Hawaii). It’s good practice for their inevitable stardom after…

Team Metal Hammer picks out some of the spookiest and most terrifying tracks you need to metal up your Halloween mix in 2025 (LouderSound)

The Who’s last blast with Keith Moon (LouderSound)

New concept LP begins with the true story of a baggage handler who stole a plane and killed himself, and goes on to celebrate a fake cult based on a toy ball (LouderSound)

Touring with Marvin Gaye when he was 16, being pals with Aretha Franklin, turning down Led Zeppelin, making wonderful solo albums… Late British singer/guitarist Terry Reid had quite the life (LouderSound)

Norwegian art-rockers deliver tightly-focused songs after a Hollywood clash forced them to reboot their 12th album (LouderSound)

Rehashing a psychedelic tune from the days of Alice Cooper (the band), the man himself fashioned an OTT accompaniment to the 1972 presidential election (LouderSound)

Singer-songwriter Scott Sorry also played with Brides Of Destruction and Sorry and the Sinatras (LouderSound)

With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to dig out cult 1986 comedy-horror Trick or Treat (LouderSound)

British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson have released their latest track ‘Centipede’, available now via Communion Records. This marks their first release since their earlier EP, ‘Applesauce’, and coincides with news of their upcoming UK headline tour in 2026, as well as a UK & EU tour with James Marriott. Esme Lee-Scott explains, “Centipede is a…

Lankum have announced a new stand-alone single, a cover of The Specials‘ 1981 hit ‘Ghost Town’. The track was initially crafted for Oona Doherty‘s dance production ‘Specky Clark’ at Sadler’s Wells earlier this year, and is set to be released on 12” vinyl on 30th January 2026. The accompanying video, directed by Leonn Ward, was…

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is incredible, but were Genesis outdone by Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Rush, Marillion or even The Kinks? (LouderSound)

Good Health Good Wealth are set to release their debut album ‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’, on 14th November. The album presents a week-long narrative metaphorically capturing a decade of life in the twenties, exploring themes of escapism, hedonism, and eventual recovery. Bruce Breakey comments, “It’s not a glamorous world. More often than…

Megadeth’s leader calls his sped-up rendition of the Metalli-classic a mark of “respect” towards his ex-bandmates (LouderSound)

Reneé Rapp has contributed a new song, ‘Lucky’, to the soundtrack of the upcoming film ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’. The track will serve as the end title number for the Lionsgate film, which features (checks notes – Ed) ‘the return of the Four Horsemen alongside a new generation of illusionists in a…

TessearcT will release concert film RADAR and soundtrack album , RADAR O.S.T. in December (LouderSound)

Unimpressed with black metal’s headline-grabbing theatrics, Soil embraced their roots to make an all-time classic (LouderSound)

Some of the metal band’s recent shows were rocked by cancellation and protests, in response to their singer signing an Israeli Defence Force artillery shell last year (LouderSound)

Oasis are mark the 30th anniversary of their track ‘Wonderwall’ with a series of special releases. The classic 90s song, which has been streamed over 3 billion times, will be commemorated with a limited edition ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ 7” Singles Box Set. This release replicates the collectable 1996 CD cigarette-style box, featuring four…

Olivia Dean has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female solo artist to have four singles simultaneously in the UK Top 10. The singles contributing to this feat include ‘Man I Need’ at Number 2, ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’ at Number 6, ‘Nice To Each Other’ at Number 8, and ‘Rein…

ArcTanGent Festival is set to return in 2026 with a range of UK exclusives, reunion shows, and final performances. Heading the announcement are UK exclusive performances from Igorrr, Alcest, Perturbator, Chat Pile and Oathbreaker, as well as live returns from Agent Fresco, TTNG, Heck and Humanfly. Further sets come from Town Portal, Shearling and Michael…

Lily Allen is set to embark on her first tour in seven years, performing her latest album ‘West End Girl’ across the UK in March 2026. This tour marks her return to the stage after her last tour with the album ‘No Shame’ in 2018 and 2019. Since then, she has made appearances at Glastonbury…

Babyshambles are set to reissue their debut album ‘Down In Albion’ with a remastered edition to celebrate its 20th anniversary due on 12th December. Originally released in November 2005, the album will be expanded into a double vinyl edition, featuring additional session tracks, rarities, and b-sides from the era. This anniversary edition will be available…

UK prog rockers Marillion. will play the world-famous Pompeii amphitheatre on July 25 (LouderSound)

The most forward-thinking bands in prog, post-rock and metal will once again gather at Bristol’s Fernhill Farm next August (LouderSound)

British goth rockers Creeper outdo themselves on fangtastic fourth album (LouderSound)

The story of the song that crystallised the burgeoning prog-rock movement and turned The Nice into one of the most controversial bands of the day (LouderSound)

Yes icon on guesting with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Propaganda, his 1960s session career, and never listening to what he recorded for Lou Reed (LouderSound)

Limp Bizkit’s single Break Stuff was released in the year 2000 – and it’s topping the chart in 2025 (LouderSound)

Keyboard player Roddy Bottum appears to put the final nail in Faith No More’s coffin (LouderSound)

The six-decade career of Meat Loaf was a carnival of excess, full of theatre, motorcycles, teen lust, and soaring, roaring guitars. Here’s Meat’s albums from disappointing worst to dizzying best (LouderSound)

Label: AWALReleased: 31st October 2025 Luvcat’s debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’ is knowingly over-the-top: an invitation to a world of doomed romances, lipstick smudges and haunted pianos. It’s full of cabaret confidence, but rooted in sharp songwriting and a clear sense of identity. ‘Lipstick’ starts as the album means to go on: seductive and theatrical, with the…

Label: Released: 31st October 2025 The Orchestra (For Now) don’t really do chill. ‘Plan 76’, the band’s second EP, follows hot on the heels of ‘Plan 75’ and feels just as unsettled and restless. It’s the sound of a seven-piece letting their instincts lead, veering from orchestral melancholy to full-blooded chaos, and never quite sitting still.…

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham appear on podcast to discuss their debut album and the influence of Led Zeppelin (LouderSound)

Label: Third Man RecordsReleased: 31st October 2025 The Belair Lip Bombs’ second album, ‘Again’, sees the Melbourne lot doubling down on what they do best – warm, melodic indie with just enough friction to keep things interesting. It’s full of soft pivots: jangly alt-rock, sun-faded slacker-pop and the occasional flash of grit when the mood calls…

Label: SpinefarmReleased: 31st October 2025 Creeper are known for their theatrics, constantly raising the stakes (pun intended) to keep an ever-devoted fanbase on their toes. From horror punk to ‘satanic Britpop’, the group are continuously in a state of renewal, reinventing themselves and their sound with each album cycle. This time, they draw heavily from hard…

Label: Music For NationsReleased: 31st October 2025 There’s no soft launch here. Witch Fever’s second album, ‘FEVEREATEN’, is more possessed than ever: all raw edge and gothic pressure, built for transformation, exorcism, and absolutely losing it in a basement. ‘DEAD TO ME!’ sets the tone: slow-burning, then fully combusting. It’s heavy, seductive, and full of dread.…

Label: PolydorReleased: 31st October 2025 Etta Marcus writes about appetite like it’s physics: force meeting an equal and opposite feeling. ‘Devour’ is the first set where that idea isn’t just in the words but in how the songs move. The arrangements step forward, the edges get sharper, and the voice doesn’t hide behind prettiness. Anger is…

Rosie Carney has released her second single, ‘Fragile Fantasy’, co-produced by Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and Ed Thomas. The track follows the earlier release of ‘Here’, marking Carney’s return since her 2022 album ‘i wanna feel happy’. The new track explores themes of childhood nostalgia, she explains. “I wrote Fragile Fantasy when I began…

Melbourne-based post-punk group Sex Mask have unveiled their upcoming EP ‘Body Broker’ with lead single ‘Cold’. Sex Mask, consisting of Vicente Moncada, Wry Gray and Kaya Martin, wrote the song after an unusual experience one of them had while in Japan… “Cold was written several years ago somewhere near the base of Mt Fuji,” Wry…

Inhaler have unveiled their latest single, ‘Hole In The Ground’, via Polydor Records. It marks the first new music from the Irish band – and multi-time Dork cover stars – since their third album, ‘Open Wide’, which was released earlier this year. The track was recorded with Kid Harpoon, the producer of their recent album,…

How Nightwish’s goth-tinged anthem turned them into symphonic metal’s brightest stars (LouderSound)

It looks like the Kardashians are keeping up with one of heavy metal’s most successful bands (LouderSound)

The Orielles have announced the arrival of their fourth studio album, ‘Only You Left’, due 13th March. The album was recorded between Hamburg and the Greek island of Hydra, with production by Joel Anthony Patchett, a long-time collaborator. Of the album’s lead single, ‘Three Halves’, the band explain, “Citing ideas that we took interest in…

Little Simz is set to headline the 2026 edition of Cross The Tracks festival, taking place in Brockwell Park. Her bill topping slot will be her first at a festival, coming off the back of performances at Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2. Joining Little Simz on the lineup are London-based Afrobeat collective KOKOROKO…

Hartlepool’s Champ have revealed their debut EP, ‘Born In The Wild End’, which is set for release on 28th November. They’ve also shared the record’s title-track, of which frontman Jonny Bee says, “‘Born In The Wild End’ was the first track we wrote as Champ and it’s the title track of our debut EP. “This…

Florence + The Machine have announced additional performances in Ireland and Scotland for their 2026 tour. These new dates – two in Ireland and one for Edinburgh Summer Sessions – are part of the celebrations surrounding the release of their sixth studio album, ‘Everybody Scream’, available from 31st October. The dates read: FEBRUARY6 SSE Arena,…

The Deftones vocalist has been sober for three years (LouderSound)

Next year’s Radar Festival takes place at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse from July 31 to August 2 (LouderSound)

Better Strangers have released a new live EP, Live At Gramps, and you can watch it all on video here (LouderSound)

The hardcore musician ventured into hardcore porn in the early 2000s, after meeting his ex-wife Tera Patrick (LouderSound)

The secret to The Last Dinner Party’s success? Shared joy. The five mates – vocalist Abigail Morris, bassist Georgia Davis, keyboard player Aurora Nishevci, guitarists Lizzie Mayland and Emily Roberts – who started a band because they thought it looked like fun, have ensured that pure excitement is the driving force behind everything that has…

The Hives’ Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist on Outkast, the Beastie Boys, the Rolling Stones and becoming rock royalty (LouderSound)

Once talked up as “the next Metallica,” this American group rejected easy options and used their developing skills to craft a progressive metal record that arrived without warning in 2016 (LouderSound)

Luke Morley doesn’t know what the future holds but right now he’s busy (LouderSound)

In 2021 the band released their first double-length record, which would prove to be their last with Brent Hinds. They hoped it would be their last to be inspired by personal catastrophes (LouderSound)

Its riff was stolen, twice, but its title defined an era and introduced a new phrase into the English vernacular (LouderSound)

The review of the film of the book about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s bleak masterpiece, Nebraska (LouderSound)

It’s all kicking off in Birmingham (LouderSound)

Monsta X are set to bring their concert film, Monsta X: Connect X, to cinema screens worldwide on 3rd and 7th December. This event marks the group’s 10-year anniversary and their return to the stage, recorded over three nights in July at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. The film promises a setlist featuring new tracks…

Ratboys are gearing up to release their new album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’, marking their first collaboration with New West Records. The album is scheduled to be released on 6th February. Accompanying this announcement, the band has shared a new single and video, ‘Anywhere’. Recorded with co-producer Chris Walla, the album was crafted across…

Britpop pioneers Dodgy have released a video for their first new music in a decade, latest single ‘Hello Beautiful’. The track, out via Flip Flop Records, is taken from their upcoming sixth studio album of the same name. Recorded entirely in Wales and described by the band as their best yet, the full-length is due…

Danny Brown has shared a new video for his latest single ‘Copycats’, featuring underscores. The video, directed by Rollo Jackson, was filmed in Brooklyn, New York, and shows Danny Brown and underscores cruising around town in a limo. “It was dope to be reunited with underscores to make the ‘Copycats’ video,” Danny comments. “It’s been…

PinkPantheress has surprised fans this Halloween with the release of a new music video for ‘Noises + JT’, taken from her latest project, ‘Fancy Some More?’. The video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, features PinkPantheress preparing for a night out before she becomes possessed by the spirit of Halloween embodied by JT. Reimagining her Mercury Prize-shortlisted…

The Cribs have released their new single ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’ and announced a major outdoor performance at Leeds Millennium Square on 11th July 2026. This marks their return to the venue after a decade, following a previous performance with Thurston Moore. The single is part of their forthcoming album ‘Selling A Vibe’,…

Big Thief recently delivered a performance of ‘Grandmother’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, showcasing the track with a 12-piece band. The ensemble included Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, James Krivchenia, Joshua Crumbly, Laraaji, Jon Nellen, Caleb Michel, Hannah Cohen, June McDoom, Alena Spanger, Michael Buishas, and Adam Brisbin. It’s a cut from their latest…

The upcoming Paint By Numbers festival has added several new names to its debut line-up, scheduled to take place later this year. The festival, in partnership with Dork, promises a diverse array of performances across two stages in Bristol and Nottingham, with porij, Bloodworm, and My First Time already confirmed. Among the fresh additions are…

The five-stage weekender will take place in Columbus, Ohio from May 14 to 17 (LouderSound)

It’s been 20 years since the MP3 player explosion – and, against all odds, it’s staging a comeback. We explore the reasons why, and why you should be all-in (LouderSound)

Tony Banks: Man Of Spells – The Magician Of Genesis has been written by Genesis biographer Mario Giammetti and will be published in February (LouderSound)

Boomtown has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, marking the most diverse line-up in the festival’s history under the theme ‘Chapter 5: Radical Redesign’. Scheduled to take place from 12th to 16th August 2026 at Matterley Estate, Hampshire, the event has announced Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Ashnikko, Skrillex, Four Tet and Faithless.…

YUNGBLUD has announced additional dates for his 2026 UK tour after all existing shows sold out. The multi-time Dork cover star has revealed new performances at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on 11th April, Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on 12th April, and Belfast’s SSE Arena on 14th April 2026. “Insane to announce that our entire UK arena…

Alex James’ Britpop Classical, a live show that combines Britpop hits with a full orchestra, is set to embark on its debut UK tour next year. The tour will open at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 11th March 2026, featuring songs by Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Supergrass, The Verve and more performed with the backing of…

Rizzle Kicks have unveiled plans for their largest headline performance to date, set to take place at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday 22nd May 2026. The duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, recently released their new album, ‘Competition Is For Losers’. Harley remarked, “The first football team I ever played for was the Alexandra…

Avatar finally go for the commercial jugular on Don’t Go In The Forest (LouderSound)

Manchester-born indie-pop artist better joy, also known as Bria Keely, has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour ahead of releasing her latest EP ‘at dusk’, due Friday 31st October. Explaining the EP’s concept, better joy said: “at dusk is the sister EP to my debut EP heading into blue. Written and recorded at the…

London-based five-piece Pencil have unveiled their latest single ‘Wingman’, available now via State51. This release also marks the addition of guitarist Soph Nathan to the band, known for her work with Our Girl and The Big Moon, following the departure of former member Cai Burns. ‘Wingman’, recorded with Polly Mackey and mixed by Luciano Rossi,…

South London’s SLEAZE have unveiled their latest single ‘Universal Adaptor’, while also announcing their debut album ‘SLEAZE PLEAZE’, which will be released on 20th March via Agent Anonyme Recordings. The track, recorded at RAK Studios and produced by Malcolm Doherty, follows their debut double A-side ‘Push Tuck’ / ‘Daffodils’, which featured in Lena Dunham’s Netflix…

Green Day might be a polished stadium rock band now, but they didn’t exactly enamour themselves to the Hollywood elite when they first blew up (LouderSound)

Former Porcupine Tree alumni Colin Edwin and John Wesley will be performing the band’s earlier material in the live arena (LouderSound)

Naturally, the son of Eddie Van Halen has a complicated relationship with the phrase (LouderSound)

Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band will hit the UK for four arena dates in July 2026 (LouderSound)

Pink Floyd will release Wish You Were Here 50 on various formats on December 12 (LouderSound)

Everyone’s favourite Kent-based rock festival returns for a fourth year (LouderSound)

The tale behind one of Aerosmith’s most iconic songs (LouderSound)

The original nine tracks expanded to 58 – and while there’s some repetition and flawed live production, the energy is vigorous (LouderSound)

The first episodes of Song Cake are available to watch online now (LouderSound)

Kiss famously released four solo albums on the same day. Just as famously, only one of them was truly worthy of the Kiss name – Ace Frehley’s (LouderSound)

ROSALÍA has released ‘Berghain’, the first single and video from her forthcoming album ‘LUX’, set to be available on 7th November via Columbia Records. The track is an operatic piece performed in German, Spanish, and English within the album’s second movement, and features collaborations with Björk and Yves Tumor. The accompanying video, produced by CANADA…

Wet Leg are set to embark on their biggest headline shows yet, with performances scheduled at major outdoor venues in July 2026. The band will be joined by special guests English Teacher for this three-date series, which will commence at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on 8th July, followed by Leeds Millennium Square on the 9th, and…

MARINA has unveiled a series of UK headline tour dates for May and June 2026. The news follows the release of ‘PRINCESS OF POWER (DELUXE)’, with the six-date run kicking off on 27th May in Bristol, before heading to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and concluding in Birmingham on 3rd June. She will be supported by…

AIAIAI have announced a collaboration with Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, to design and creatively direct a new limited edition headphone collection. This partnership – which marks the first in AIAIAI’s Artist Series, where musicians are invited to reimagine the brand’s products with their artistic vision – sees Dev redesign the Tracks headphones and the…

Godflesh are far from metal’s most famous band, but they’ve inspired Metallica, been asked to tour with Danzig and almost had one of their members hired by Faith No More (LouderSound)

One metal-loving wrestling legend using an Alter Bridge song as his theme tune helped gain the band countless new followers (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Michael Monroe, Mammoth, ZZ Ward and more (LouderSound)

“Lemmy opens up his voice and starts singing, my mind exploded!” (LouderSound)

Creeper are in full fangbanging mode on their excellent fourth album (LouderSound)

Picture Parlour have unveiled a new single, ‘The Travelling Show’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘The Parlour’, which is set to arrive on 14th November. The track reflects on frontwoman Katherine Parlour‘s relationship with her hometown of Liverpool, following recent singles ‘Used To Be Your Girlfriend’ and ‘Cielo Drive’. “I associated the city with…

“He sent me the whole album of tunes,” says Duane Trucks, who drummed in Hinds’ psychobilly side-project Fiend Without A Face (LouderSound)

The Kooks have announced a series of outdoor gigs across the UK for 2026, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Inside In/Inside Out’. The band will perform at Delamere Forest in Northwich on 17th June, Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 18th June, Live at The Piece Hall in Halifax on 19th June, and…

Florence + The Machine has released a new song, ‘Sympathy Magic’, the latest preview from her forthcoming album ‘Everybody Scream’. Florence Welch recently performed the track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the accompanying video is directed by frequent collaborator Autumn De Wilde. ‘Everybody Scream’ is the sixth album from Florence + The…

Skye Newman has revealed plans for her headline UK and European tour, ‘The Woman I Am’, set to take place in April 2026. Following the release of her debut project ‘SE9 Part 1’, the rising British artist will perform her largest shows yet, commencing on 12th April 2026 in Birmingham. Tickets for ‘The Woman I…

MIKA has been confirmed as the second headliner for the On The Mount concert series at Wasing Estate, Berkshire, in 2026. The news that MIKA will be performing on Friday, 26th June, follows the announcement of the Pixies as the headliners for Saturday, 27th June. This series is known for its unique setting in a…

Mental health charity Mind has teamed up with Joy Crookes for the latest instalment of ‘Behind The Song’, a filmed series where artists take part in conversations about music and mental health. In the episode, filmed at Jumbi in Peckham, Crookes discusses her recently released second album, ‘Juniper’, and talks about the necessity of destigmatising…

Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel’s alt proggers A Perfect Circle will tour the EU and UK for the first time since 2018 (LouderSound)

Formed in the musical turmoil of the late 80s, the American group made music based on a theory of melody. But with the help of Rush collaborators they’ve tweaked their approach for the third album of their next generation (LouderSound)

Later regarded as a massively inspirational work, it was too demanding a prospect when American quartet made it (LouderSound)

A song written by the young Lemmy for Hawkwind has been through various twists – from Motörhead’s own anthemic version to the unlikeliest remakes (LouderSound)

Just another Halloween-themed afternoon in the Fripp-Willcox kitchen (LouderSound)

Thom Yorke insists Radiohead will “absolutely not” perform in Israel again under Netanyahu regime (LouderSound)

Smashing Pumpkins mainman appears to extend olive branch to bassist with whom he’s waged longstanding war of words (LouderSound)

They say never meet your heroes – Steve Vai would disagree (LouderSound)

Steve Martin puts a bluegrass spin on My Only Angel, the lead single from Aerosmith and Yungblud’s upcoming One More Time EP (LouderSound)

You may not hear Tremonti favourites Celtic Frost in Creed and Alter Bridge’s music but they’re there (LouderSound)

The Metal God says that The Prince Of Darkness “really loved” his band’s take on Black Sabbath’s classic (LouderSound)

In 1978 Whitesnake turned a Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland chestnut into one of blues rock’s greatest anthems (LouderSound)

Adopted soon after birth, his search for clues to his identity inspired a book which then inspired an album – and there’s a reason it’s not a completely prog work (LouderSound)

Peak 70s Elton John, a songwriting triumph (LouderSound)

New Guns N’ Roses drummer Isaac Carpenter not to blame for Axl Rose’s latest onstage meltdown (LouderSound)

Commuters on London Underground were stunned to bump into Jon Bon Jovi – “Rock legends take the tube too” (LouderSound)

Square Hammer opened Ghost’s 2016’s Popestar EP and cracked US radio for the Swedish occultists (LouderSound)

It featured the greatest yodelling since The Sound Of Music (LouderSound)

The Poisoned Ascendancy tour was supposed to extend from January to December 2025, until Bullet pulled the plug to record their next album (LouderSound)

The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix – ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has known them all (LouderSound)

Sumptuous box sets that gather all available versions plus a wealth of bonus material – not all of which will be welcomed (LouderSound)

Metallica’s line-up could have looked very different today if Robert Trujillo hadn’t got the job (LouderSound)

Geddy Lee says new Rush drummer Anika Nilles did not grow up a fan of the band – but she is shining in the role (LouderSound)

A Guns N’ Roses residency at Las Vegas’ groundbreaking Sphere venue seems unlikely (LouderSound)

Evanescence’s Best New Artist win at the 2004 Grammys was well deserved – but fellow nominee 50 Cent and his hip hop pals were not happy (LouderSound)

Vincent’s Last Summer have released a new single, ‘Succession’, released through APOLLO Distribution. The track follows their previous single ‘Soapbox’, with the band having already drawn comparisons to The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, Viagra Boys and the like. They’re also teasing their debut EP, expected early next year. They’ve spent much of 2025 in the road,…

Lewis Capaldi is set to release a new EP titled ‘Survive’, featuring his latest single ‘Almost’. The EP is going to arrive on 14th November via Capitol Records, with the news accompanied by the announcement of a headlining North American tour for 2026. The tour is scheduled to begin on 15th April at Philadelphia’s Liacouras…

Tasked with kicking his solo career off for real, Bruce Dickinson produced one of the 90s’ greatest metal power ballads (LouderSound)

Ace new prog from Altesia, Daniel Vincent Holosoil and All India Radio and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Puscifer, Bad Omens and Poppy are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

In 2017, Steve Harris’ British Lion performed at Sabaton Open Air – but not without the Maiden man convincing the band in charge first (LouderSound)

Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre will release his autobiography, A Trick Of The Memory: The Autobiography Of Jethro Tull’s Guitarist, in November (LouderSound)

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It’s a grey Tuesday in late August. The worst of the summer heatwave is out of the way, making space for what would turn out to be a very wet start to the autumn. The perfect tonic? A chat with a Norwegian pop star who embodies…

Nell Mescal has never written like someone trying to hold anything back. ‘The Closest We’ll Get’ takes that instinct and turns it into something deliberate; a record about uncertainty, closure, and every confused thought in between. Made in Brooklyn with producer Philip Weinrobe, it’s unfiltered in the best way: all late-night emotions and slow-burn realisations,…

Employed To Serve are set to embark on a UK headline tour in March 2026 in support of their latest studio album, ‘Fallen Star’. They will be joined by labelmates Cage Fight. Frontwoman Justine Jones comments, “We are over the moon to announce our extensive UK tour with our friends in Cage Fight! “This is…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Some artists arrive fully formed. Mitch Sanders didn’t. His journey started with bricks and mortar – four years on building sites, chasing studio sessions in London between shifts. “It was always to help my music,” he explains. “I would save up money to go back and forth to London to work…

“It was kind of crazy, but fun at the same time,” Cavalera says of the unhinged endeavour (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Catty is on a train. Where to? “A studio in the sticks,” she says, deadpan and vivid as ever. “To write and figure out what this next era sounds like, and we haven’t even finished releasing this one. Life is a highway!” It tracks. After all, her pop persona CATTY isn’t…

Florence Road have released their latest single ‘Miss’. The track has already become a favourite at the band’s live performances, and follows on from their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’. The band, consisting of Lily Aron (vocals), Emma Brandon (guitar), Ailbhe Barry (bass), and Hannah Kelly (drums), also have upcoming support slots for Wolf Alice and…

ALT BLK ERA have released their latest single ‘Okay (Cyber Racing)’ via LAB Records. This new track arrives as the Nottingham-based duo – sisters Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam – continue their EU and UK tour alongside Pendulum. Earlier this year, ALT BLK ERA launched their debut album ‘Rave Immortal’, which earned them a MOBO award…

LIDO Festival have announced French multifaceted artist Folamour and Theo Parrish B2B Moodymann for 2026. They’ve joined the bill alongside Kelis as supporting acts for electronic duo Maribou State, who are set to headline the event on Saturday 20th June 2026. The festival, noted for its focus on sustainability, will return to Victoria Park, London…

The Lemonheads’ eleventh album is fun, frantic, and full of classic hooks and self-deprecating refrains (LouderSound)

Bruce Springsteen, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran and more clamber aboard the legendary Forever train from New Jersey (LouderSound)

Undervalued 1970 albums, created during period of upheaval, are presented for reinterpretation with help from Steven Wilson and David Singleton (LouderSound)

Iommi took to the stage at the climax of a performance of Black Sabbath – The Ballet (LouderSound)

Robert Plant talks about his latest group Saving Grace and compares nights out in small provinicial towns to meetings with Barack Oabama and Prince Charles (LouderSound)

Spinal Tap At Stonehenge: The Final Finale will arrive in IMAX cinemas next year (LouderSound)

The opening song from 1986’s Reign In Blood affirmed Slayer as thrash metal’s scariest scare-mongers (LouderSound)

5 Seconds of Summer are set to embark on their EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour, beginning in March. The tour will kick off with a European and UK leg running through May, including stops at London’s The O2 and other major venues across the UK and Ireland. Following the UK leg, the band will continue…

Sports Team have released a new single, ‘Medium Machine’, and announced a deluxe edition of their third studio album, ‘Boys These Days’. The expanded album, available on 5th November via Distiller Records/Bright Antenna, will feature seven additional tracks alongside the original ten, and is set to coincide with their upcoming UK tour. Speaking about the…

Swedish prog rock quintet Wolverine will release new album, Anomalies, in February (LouderSound)

North America needs to get ready to run for its life! (LouderSound)

Metalcore’s premiere pit-starters are on the cover of this exclusive edition of Metal Hammer’s latest issue, which comes with a bag unavailable in shops (LouderSound)

Foo Fighters will be back on the road in 2026! (LouderSound)

Longstanding 10cc drummer Paul Burgess has announced his departure from the band, ending a relationship that stretches back over 50 years to 1973. (LouderSound)

This is what happened when two worlds collided in the Caribbean (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Wendy’s. A forest in West Virginia. A van en route to Chicago. That’s where we find Jem from SPEED, eating fast food and somehow still managing to sound like a hardcore therapist mid-tour. Formed in 2019 in Sydney, SPEED aren’t just in hardcore. They’re reshaping what it means to be a hardcore band…

George Daniel and Oscar Farrell have teamed up to release their latest track, ‘volc4’, through the dh2 label. This collaboration follows their earlier release, ‘volc3’. In support of their new single, the pair recently performed live on Rinse FM. Looking ahead, dh2 is set to host an event at Peckham’s The Carpet Shop on 4th…

Hotel Lux have released their new single ‘Joy’, a track from their forthcoming second album ‘The Bitter Cup’, due on 14th November. This new album reflects a period of rediscovery for the group, both as artists and friends approaching their late twenties. Discussing ‘Joy’, they explain, “Joy was one of the first songs we wrote…

Girls Aloud‘s festive album ‘Christmas ‘Round At Ours’ has a new CD and red vinyl release set for 14th November 2025. Originally released as a bonus disc with the limited edition of their 2005 album ‘Chemistry’, the album features classic and original Christmas tracks. The album has been remastered and includes a new tracklisting along…

That’s one heck of a way to announce a new live album (LouderSound)

The Wombats have unveiled their latest single ‘X-Rated’, featured on the extended version of their sixth studio album, ‘Oh! The Ocean’, which is set for release via AWAL Recordings on 5th December. Dan Haggis describes ‘X-Rated’ as “an upbeat summery pop tune about going through rough patches in a long-term relationship and trying to figure…

British artist Sekou has unveiled plans for his forthcoming mixtape, ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’. Sekou describes the mixtape as embodying “freedom and effortless soul,” aiming to capture an endless feeling. He reflects, “When I was making this music I really just wanted to be authentically myself – I always felt like…

Madison Beer has announced her forthcoming studio album ‘locket’, which will be released via RCA Records UK on 16th January 2026. The album, which Beer has written and co-produced, includes contributions from long-time collaborators One Love, LOSTBOY, and Leroy Clampitt, and features recent tracks ‘bittersweet’ and ‘yes baby’. Reflecting on the album, Beer comments, “After…

The Sophs have released a new single and music video titled ‘I’M YOUR FIEND’. The track follows on from the LA six-piece’s previous singles ‘SWEAT’, ‘DEATH IN THE FAMILY’, and a cover of Mac Demarco’s ‘For The First Time’, and arrives with news of a UK tour set for April 2026, including a performance at…

Miley Cyrus has recorded a new track titled ‘Dream as One’ for the upcoming film ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. This song, which will be released on 14th November, features music and lyrics by Cyrus alongside Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, and will be included in the movie’s end credits and on its original…

Draiman accuses Cusack of defending “a genocidal death cult”, as a photo of the Disturbed man writing “F*** Hamas” on an artillery shell continues to circulate (LouderSound)

These two underground favourites found themselves trading singers like football stickers in the 90s (LouderSound)

Iron Maiden legends Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris look back at 50 years of heavy metal history (LouderSound)

A three-minute rush of hedonism, Placebo’s alt-rock anthem raised two fingers to Britpop and got them on Top Of The Pops – so why do they feel so ambivalent about it? (LouderSound)

Unlikely supergroup’s third album moves away from Krautrock to explore new territories (LouderSound)

Now in his mid-thirties, Wolfgang Van Halen adds another compelling entry to a remarkable résumé (LouderSound)

Ten weeks ago, Larkin Poe lead singer Rebecca Lovell had a baby. Last night, she and her sister headlined the Hammersmith Apollo and threw in an unexpected cover of War Pigs (LouderSound)

Two days after announcing shows in 17 more cities on next year’s Fifty Something Tour, Rush have added a series of second dates (LouderSound)

Nieve Ella has unveiled her latest single ‘Lucky Girl’. The track, out via Artist Theory, was written shortly after moving to London, and sees the 22-year-old West Midlands artist delve into a darker, alt-rock sound. “I was feeling an overwhelming sense of empowerment and gratitude for the place I was in,” Ella explains, “but also…

Del Water Gap, the New York indie-pop project of Samuel Holden Jaffe, has unveiled an extensive series of tour dates for 2026 in support of his forthcoming album ‘Chasing The Chimera’, set to be released imminently via Mom+Pop. The tour kicks off in January, and, in March, Del Water Gap will make his way to…

Hemlocke Springs is set to release her debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea’ on 13th February via AWAL. This announcement follows her recent performances with Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, and the release of the lead single ‘the beginning of the end’. It’s accompanied by new track ‘head, shoulders, knees and ankles’. Hemlocke…

London-based newcomers Honest Work have signed with Nice Swan Records and unveiled their debut single ‘Horses for Meat’. The four-piece band – Curtis Connor on guitar and vocals, Tom Simpkins on guitar, Matthew Osborne on bass, and Finn Fox on drums – recently finished their debut UK headline tour, and will perform at Left Of…

The rock legends will embark on their first tour since Jon Bon Jovi had surgery on his vocal cords in June 2022 (LouderSound)

Softcult have released their latest single ‘She Said, He Said’, a track from their forthcoming debut album ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, which is set to be released on 30th January via Easy Life Records. Mercedes Arn-Horn, the band’s vocalist, explains that the single addresses the issue of believing survivors of assault. She says, “It’s…

Kid Kapichi are set to unveil their new album ‘Fearless Nature’ on 16th January 2026 through Spinefarm. To mark this release, the band will conduct a series of UK album release shows and signings. The Hastings-based act have also recently released their latest single ‘Shoe Size’, which follows their previous single ‘Stainless Steel’. Reflecting on…

Rilo Kiley are set to make their long-awaited return to the UK stage with a headline show at London’s Roundhouse on 2nd June 2026. This marks the band’s first UK performance in 19 years and is part of a reunion tour. Their discography includes ‘Take Offs and Landings’ (2001), ‘The Execution of All Things’ (2002),…

Irish band Just Mustard have announced an extensive series of headline shows across the UK, EU, and North America for 2026. The tour will accompany their new album ‘We Were Just Here’, marking performances in major cities including London, Paris, Los Angeles, Dublin, New York City, and Toronto. Vocalist Katie Ball commented on the album’s…

Years after Judgement Night blazed a trail with hip hop and metal, this album seemed destined to do the same with metal and edm. So why didn’t it? (LouderSound)

You might not have heard of Nine Treasures, but this is a great time to educate yourself (LouderSound)

The Anchoress continues her drive to make live music more affordable with half-price tickets for Union Chapel show in November (LouderSound)

An oral history of Iron Maiden’s iconic Eddie the ‘Ed by those who know him best (LouderSound)

This band are far from superstars in the scene, but this album should change that, if there’s anything justice in this world (LouderSound)

When Bar Italia first arrived back in 2020, they were an act shrouded in mystery. Esoteric, quirky and quietly enigmatic, they emerged from London’s post-punk scene to almost immediate acclaim.  Over the last five years, though, the three members of Bar Italia have discovered one of the greatest unspoken truths of music: bands generally start…

T he unexpected can often reap the most rewards. For Sydney Minsky-Sargeant, a solo album wasn’t always on the cards. But what began as a desire to revisit one song from his back catalogue purely for himself soon unfolded into something far more expansive. ‘Lunga’ marks a distinct shift from his work with Working Men’s…

Two worlds collided for a British TV show (LouderSound)

The vocalist also talks about her early days in the Italian pop/dance world, exclusively in the new issue of Metal Hammer (LouderSound)

Creeper frontman Will Gould picks his essential AFI playlist (LouderSound)

The eight-disc The Pineapple Thief anthology Retracing Our Steps will be released in December (LouderSound)

A change of line-up, a change of style and Timothy Leary’s plans for a concert suspended in the air helped made their 1974 album a classic (LouderSound)

Label: Sub PopReleased: 24th October 2025 If debut album ‘Aperture’ was a promising introduction, ‘Describe’ is where Hannah Jadagu steps fully into her own space. Written between New York, California and countless video calls, it’s an album built around distance and reflection that somehow feels closer and more personal than anything she has made before. The…

Label: Island / EMIReleased: 24th October 2025 Nobody has ever doubted Sigrid’s credentials as a pop star – you don’t get to perform with Bring Me The Horizon or support Ed Sheeran on tour if you don’t have fans in high places. That doesn’t mean, though, that she always gets the praise she deserves for always…

Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 24th October 2025 Home Counties have always leaned towards the playful, and their second album, ‘Humdrum’, is no exception. Produced by Al Doyle of Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem, it’s full of wiry grooves and spiky synths. Sound catchy? It absolutely is. The title-track is the clearest highlight. A nervy, hook-heavy song…

Label: PartisanReleased: 24th October 2025 Just Mustard used to pull you into a weather system and let you find the shapes later. On ‘We Were Just Here’, the order flips. First the architecture, then the atmosphere. Rhythm is built like a load-bearing frame; bass and kick decide the route; everything else arrives as pressure, heat, draught.…

Label: AtlanticReleased: 24th October 2025 Nell Mescal’s second EP unfolds like a short story that’s equal parts heartbreak and hard-won clarity. Across six tracks, she traces the contours of a confusing relationship: undefined, unresolved, and ultimately unsatisfying. The result is a tightly drawn, emotionally precise record with real narrative weight. Opener’ Middle Man’ sets the tone…

LA punk metallers with Iggy Pop connections return with head-crunching new album (LouderSound)

Rockin’ Horse is the first track from the Hanoi Rocks frontman’s new album Outerstellar (LouderSound)

Singer and guitarist shared their frustrations over being called out for their vocals, drum sound and production values as their 15th album arrived (LouderSound)

The song made Soul Asylum superstars, if only for a little while (LouderSound)

“I play songs like this to let off steam” – Sanae Takaichi (LouderSound)

Label: VirginReleased: 17th October 2025 Of Monsters and Men’s first album in six years is a quietly shimmering return, less a dramatic comeback than a gentle nudge to the heart. ‘All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade’ is the sound of a band comfortable in their own skin, even if that skin occasionally smells…

Label: Giant MusicReleased: 17th October 2025 Ruel’s second album, ‘Kicking My Feet’, is a slick, emotionally open pop record that plays to his strengths – big choruses and a willingness to be unabashedly sincere. It’s polished to a shine, and while it might not push boundaries, it absolutely knows what it’s doing. Opener ‘Only Ever’ sets…

Label: MatadorReleased: 17th October 2025 bar italia don’t stop: their third album in 18 months, ‘Some Like It Hot’ is a triumph. It has the handmade, textured quality that’s always been there, but sharper and more layered this time. It feels alive and full of personality; the sort of record that’s as fun to play as…

Label: Loma Vista RecordingsReleased: 17th October 2025 Californian punks Militarie Gun hinted at something special on debut full-length’ Life Under The Gun’, but even in our wildest dreams we couldn’t expect something so good to follow. Indeed, second albums are often tricky; double down on what made your debut so good, or push out into pastures…

Label: DistillerReleased: 10th October 2025 On their fourth album, The Ramona Flowers lean fully into what they do best: clean, polished pop-rock with a firm grasp on melody and just enough flair to keep things interesting. ‘Made By Humans’ is slick but self-aware, shifting through a variety of moods while maintaining a steady confidence in its…

Label: Play It Again SamReleased: 17th October 2025 Brògeal’s debut album doesn’t waste any time. From the opening moments, ‘Tuesday Paper Club’ lays out precisely what the Falkirk five-piece do best: fast, loud, deeply melodic songs that bring people together and have something to say while doing it. The band have already built a reputation for…

Label: Parlophone / Warner RecordsReleased: 17th October 2025 Ashnikko has never been shy about saying exactly what she means, and ‘Smoochies’ doesn’t exactly ease that volume down. Across the record, she uses direct, unambiguous language as the hook itself. The point is clarity, not coyness: desire is written in capital letters and pushed to the front…

Label: Columbia RecordsReleased: 17th October 2025 Kevin Parker has changed the cover and the conversation at the same time. The face that once hid behind kaleidoscopes now turns up in black and white: family snapshots, a gawky teenager, the ordinary mess of a life that used to be kept out of frame. ‘Deadbeat’ sounds like that…

Label: Island RecordsReleased: 17th October 2025 The Last Dinner Party have had to grow up in public at a speed that turns most bands so skittish they fall right off the rails. A debut built like an opera house, a deluge of think-pieces about theatre versus authenticity, a live show that turned rooms into costume boxes,…

Label: Alcopop!Released: 10th October 2025 Recorded live to tape with a raw, analogue aesthetic, The Wytches’ fifth album, ‘Talking Machine’, leans heavily into lo-fi garage rock, channelling 60s psych and 80s revival bands. The result is rough around the edges and full of charm. When opener ‘Talking Machine’ kicks into gear near the end, it immediately…

Label: Sunkiss RecordsReleased: 10th October 2025 ‘Paw’ marks a quiet but weighty turning point for Avery Tucker. After nearly a decade as one half of Girlpool – a band defined by their raw intimacy and sonic evolution – this debut solo album finds Tucker stepping into his own shadow. It’s not a reinvention so much as…

Kenny Loggins’ hit Danger Zone was used in a controversial post by the US President on Truth Social (LouderSound)

Label: Lucky NumberReleased: 10th October 2025 Six years on from ‘Anak Ko’, Jay Som’s Melina Duterte returns with ‘Belong’: a confident, quietly bold indie-rock album shaped by distance, reinvention and a whole lot of studio hours. In the years since her last release, Duterte has been everywhere but centre stage – producing Grammy-winning records, touring with…

Label: Decca RecordsReleased: 12th September 2025 If you’ve ever wondered what an Adam Buxton album might sound like, well – ‘Buckle Up’ likely delivers exactly what you’d expect. It’s silly, self-aware, oddly touching, and, as Buxton himself puts it, not quite actual music. Across 15 tracks and just over half an hour, Buxton blends spoken word,…

Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 3rd October 2025 There’s personal, and then there’s this. Deaf Havana’s seventh album, ‘We’re Never Getting Out’, is a heavy, often overwhelming listen. Born from frontman James Veck-Gilodi’s post-breakup introspection and a self-described “daydream of six months”, it’s packed with sadness; every lyric feels torn from a note left unsent. Opener ‘Life In…

Label: Many Hats EndeavoursReleased: 3rd October 2025 2025 marks twenty years since Mayday Parade’s formation; a tremendous occasion that the band are celebrating with a three-part album release. This trilogy is Mayday Parade’s first self-released collection since their debut EP ‘Tales Told By Dead Friends’; in the space of two decades, the band have gone from…

Sick New World has announced two unbelievable lineups in different States for 2026 (LouderSound)

Audrey Hobert has made her television debut, performing her single ‘Sue me’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This performance marks a significant step for the rising pop star, following the release of her debut album ‘Who’s the Clown?’ via RCA Records in August, which she’s also about to tour. The run of dates…

Isle of Wight indie artist ugly ozo has released her new track ‘cherry’, marking the final preview from her upcoming debut EP ‘stargirl’. Influenced by The Breeders, Wolf Alice, Autolux, and NewDad, ‘cherry’ was crafted at REX Studio with producer Macks Faulkron. ugly ozo commented on the new single, “I wrote ‘cherry’ about the feeling…

Cardinals have unveiled their new single ‘The Burning of Cork’, a politically charged track that arrives ahead of their upcoming album ‘Masquerade’, due 13th February via So Young Records. Frontman Euan Manning explains, “The song takes its name from the act of terror inflicted upon Cork City by the British Army’s Black and Tan forces…

Dave has announced extra dates for his 2026 European arena tour, ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’, adding two additional shows in London and one in Manchester. This extensive 17-date tour marks his first headline tour since the release of his previous album, ‘We’re All Alone in This Together’ in 2021, and it will commence…

London-based collective Y have released their latest single, ‘Skipper’, through SO Recordings and Hideous Mink Records. The track premiered on BBC 6 Music with Steve Lamacq, and follows the release of their self-titled debut EP, which landed earlier this year, as well as a sold-out show at the 100 Club, and sets at The Great…

Anna Calvi has made her return with a new cover of Bonnie Prince Billy’s ‘I See A Darkness’, featuring Perfume Genius. This duet explores the depth of non-romantic intimacy. “So many songs are about romantic love,” Calvi states. “But I wanted to highlight the romance of the chosen family, the depth of connection that isn’t…

Home Counties have unveiled their latest single ‘Roundabout’, offering a final preview of their forthcoming second album ‘Humdrum’, which will be released via Submarine Cat Records. The album has been produced by Al Doyle, known for his work with Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem, and will be supported by a UK tour, including in-store performances…

Jack Simmons says singer Alex Terrible’s covered-up tattoo of a Black Sun was not an expression of far-right sympathies, claiming his girlfriend’s grandmother has the same symbol on her carpet (LouderSound)

ROSALÍA has announced her fourth album, ‘LUX’, which is set to be released on 7th December via Columbia Records. The project features collaborations with the London Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason, and includes contributions from artists such as Björk, Carminho, Estrella Morente, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and the Escolania de Montserrat i Cor Cambra Palau…

The late Prince Of Darkness was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Birmingham Awards on Friday (LouderSound)

The singer also voices his “respect” for Disturbed’s David Draiman, who’s facing backlash for signing an IDF artillery shell last year (LouderSound)

Their 1979 commercial breakthrough benefits from Wilson’s finesse, while Steve Lillywhite’s original mix remains daisy-fresh (LouderSound)

British indie singer-songwriter Jude Lilley, known for his work with Moreish Idols, has launched a solo project under the name Crook Decker. The project’s first single, ‘Beacon’, will be followed by the release of the album ‘Graffiti Lagoon’ on 12th November through Seb Wildblood’s label all my thoughts. Crook Decker is a collaboration between Lilley…

These MP3 players from FiiO, Sony and Actico are at the forefront of a digital-library revival – here’s my top choices (LouderSound)

Cardinals have released ‘The Burning Of Cork’, the second single from their forthcoming debut album ‘Masquerade’. The track follows the release of the album’s title track last month, introducing listeners to the Cork-based band’s first LP, which is set to be issued through So Young Records on 13th February 2026. Frontman Euan Manning explained the…

Mere days after wrapping up a European tour, the Glasgow bruisers say they’ll return to England, Ireland and Scotland in March (LouderSound)

“I get a message from my sister: ‘Hey, I’m getting chased down the street by the riot patrol. They have the K9 unit.’” From getting the police called on their rabid crowds to becoming Australia’s best live band, the incredible rise of Parkway Drive (LouderSound)

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY “T oday, I’m going to rehearsal. That’s about it.” As openers go, it’s pure Hannah Jadagu: understated, friendly, direct. There’s a second album due on Sub Pop, a calendar of US, UK and European dates gathering pace, friends pinging her about new tracks, and she leads…

You might not be surprised to find that the new Soulfly album bangs (LouderSound)

“Neil never told me what the song was about: Even Nils Lofgren doesn’t know, and he played on it (LouderSound)

When the worlds of Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka and alt.folkie Chris Turpin collided, it was musical love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, new project Mirador was born (LouderSound)

Despite a number of previous reissues, 1977 man-versus-machine concept album has never been explored so comprehensively (LouderSound)

Snooker star, DJ, broadcaster and Utopia Strong musician Steve Davis picks 10 favourite pieces of music from his vast collection (LouderSound)

Its creator had already done groundbreaking trip hop work before discovering a teenage vocalist who gave form to deeply personal reflections on the tensions of the time (LouderSound)

Angry Axl is back! (LouderSound)

Conan Gray has announced his 2026 Wishbone World Tour, set to feature special guest Esha Tewari. The tour, supporting his fourth studio album ‘Wishbone’, will begin on 19th February at the Target Center in Minneapolis and cover 42 cities worldwide, including stops in North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Presale sign-ups are…

The Ice Nine Kills frontman on real vs fictional horror, crazy gig stories and his hard-rocking, 101-year-old grandma (LouderSound)

MTV will cease broadcasting its music channels after this year. For generations of rock fans, this is a sad moment (LouderSound)

Rush will play their first live shows in eleven years in 2026 on their Fifty Something tour (LouderSound)

Lily Allen has announced her fifth studio album, ‘West End Girl’, set for release on 24th October via BMG. The album features 14 new tracks, all written and recorded over ten days in Los Angeles, with additional sessions in London and New York. This marks Allen’s first release in seven years. Discussing ‘West End Girl’,…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Orianthi, Sugar, Heavy Pettin and more (LouderSound)

Many thought this song was written with warmth and goodwill towards its subject. They were wrong (LouderSound)

A classic of the nu metal era, this hit is also woven into the story of an infamous weekend of live music (LouderSound)

LIDO Festival have announced Kelis as a supporting act for electronic duo Maribou State, who are set to headline the event on Saturday 20th June 2026. The festival, noted for its focus on sustainability, will return to Victoria Park, London in 2026, following its debut earlier this year. Tickets for the event will be available…

Pixies are set to headline the On The Mount concert series at Wasing Estate in 2026. The event, taking place in a woodland amphitheatre near Reading, will mark the band’s 40th anniversary as they perform on Saturday, 27th June. Ollie Rosenblatt, founder and CEO of promoters Senbla, expressed excitement about the series, saying, “We are…