Category: Music

Charli xcx has released a new music video for ‘party 4 u’, directed by Mitch Ryan and based on an original concept by the artist herself. The track, which features on her 2020 album ‘How I’m Feeling Now’, has experienced a recent surge in popularity on TikTok, accumulating over four million unique creations and more…

There’s a heartbeat to Wolf Alice’s music that has always rattled through the bones. It’s felt from the first whispered lyric to the final erupting scream. Delicate one moment and devastating the next, their songs don’t play, they pulse, raw noise and rawer emotions swirling in a constant, breaking motion. To listen is to be…

Wolf Alice have announced their fourth studio album ‘The Clearing’, set for release on 29th August via RCA Records. The band have also shared new single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’. The new track, their first piece of music in three years, was written in Seven Sisters, North London, with the album recorded in Los Angeles alongside…

Shineback and Valdez’s Simon Godfrey lists just some of his hero’s achievements, and hails the creative attitude that’s driven them (LouderSound)

A Boy Named Goo and megahit Name turned Goo Goo Dolls in alt-rock superstars nearly 10 years into their career (LouderSound)

Speaking to Knotfest in September 2024, new Turnstile recruit Meg Mills shared her journey to becoming the hardcore star’s new guitarist (LouderSound)

Folk prog trio Auri will udnertake their first ever live ytour through Europe in August, September and October (LouderSound)

Alt Blk Era masterminds Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam talk genre-blurring influences (LouderSound)

Nottingham’s Midnight Rodeo have shared new single ‘Daisy’, the second preview of their debut album ‘Chaos Era’. The track arrives ahead of the band’s first full-length record, which will be released on 11th July through FatCat Records. The album has been mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Claudius Mittendorfer, known for his work with Sorry, Temples…

Nxdia has announced their debut mixtape ‘I Promise No One’s Watching’, set for release on 13th June. The Egyptian-Sudanese singer-songwriter’s 10-track project explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery, featuring previously released singles including ‘She Likes A Boy’, ‘Feel Anything’, ‘Boy Clothes’, and ‘More!’. “It’s everything I went through when I thought no one was…

Au/Ra has returned with her first solo release in three years, unveiling new single ‘BLAH’ via Polydor Records. The alt-pop artist’s latest track arrives as the closing chapter of Act 1, marking a period of personal growth and artistic transformation. The release coincides with Au/Ra’s birthday on 15th May. “BLAH is a song I wrote…

yeule has shared new single ‘Dudu’ from their forthcoming album ‘Evangelic Girl is a Gun’, set for release via Ninja Tune. The track explores themes of unrequited love and self-restraint, featuring yeule’s vocals over distorted instrumentation. “Dudu explores themes of unrequited love & stifling yourself,” yeule explains. The album features production contributions from A. G.…

Chloe Qisha has released her second EP ‘Modern Romance’, alongside focus single ‘The Boys’. The five-track project, written and recorded with collaborator Rob Milton, follows her recent string of singles including ’21st Century Cool Girl’, ‘Sex, Drugs & Existential Dread’, and ‘Modern Romance’. “The Modern Romance EP is the project of my dreams. I am…

Hammer celebrates 400 issues with an all-star line-up of metal stars (LouderSound)

Nova Twins are teasing their third album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’, set for release on 29th August via Marshall Records, with new single ‘Piranha’. The track follows recent singles ‘Monsters’ and ‘Soprano’, and was recorded in Vermont, USA with producer Rich Costey, known for his work with Foo Fighters, Muse, Deftones, and Sam Fender. “This track…

Luvcat has shared her new single ‘Lipstick’, accompanied by a self-directed music video. The track follows her recent European headline tour and explores themes of love and relationships. The single was inspired by a chance encounter with a musician who later contributed drums to the recording. “Lipstick is a song about love and kink. The…

Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery and Tangerine Dream’s Thorsten Quaeschning will release Gentō’, their first album as Bioscope, in August (LouderSound)

CATTY has unveiled the video for new single ‘Joyride’, featuring ‘I Kissed A Girl’ star Amy Spalding in a queer reimagining of Thelma & Louise. The video, directed by Sam Kinsella, follows CATTY and Spalding as they embark on a romantic journey in a vintage convertible. “I don’t think I would have kissed any of…

Laufey has announced new album ‘A Matter of Time’, set for release on 22nd August via Vingolf Recordings / AWAL. The Icelandic-Chinese artist has shared new single ‘Tough Luck’ alongside the announcement. “‘Tough Luck’ is a fiery song about love gone wrong. I wanted to reveal an angrier side of myself – a side that…

LIDO Festival has announced a new wave of acts for their inaugural event at Victoria Park, London, with Jamie xx set to headline. The festival, taking place on 7th June at Victoria Park’s historic Lido Field, will see Jamie xx perform alongside a special back-to-back set with Nia Archives – marking Archives’ first-ever B2B performance.…

The Leadmill have lost their legal appeal against eviction by their landlord from their iconic Sheffield venue, with orders to vacate the premises within three months. The independent venue, which has operated since 1980, will be forced to leave their current location following the court’s decision, resulting in the loss of over 70 jobs. The…

While times and technologies have changed, the synth pioneer has never wavered from the “brave new world” ideas embedded in his analogue beginnings (LouderSound)

Label: VLF Records / Are You Serious? RecordsReleased: 15th May 2025 Dancing through the darkness of modern life with a disco ball in one hand and a therapy notebook in the other, Chloe Qisha’s ‘Modern Romance’ EP is what you’d get if ABBA got wine-drunk in a group chat with Pulp about dating apps and climate…

Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy World Tour is the end of an ongoing saga that started with 2015’s ‘Blurryface’, an album which swiftly transformed the duo from quirky emo outsiders into one of the biggest bands on the planet. As you’d expect from a group who still confidently wear that crown, tonight’s gig at London’s O2…

The Future Ruins festival will see some of the film world’s most acclaimed soundtrack composers performing scores live (LouderSound)

Lord Buffalo: “We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal’s safety and freedom” (LouderSound)

Big Special have announced a series of UK and European headline tour dates, including their largest headline show to date at London’s Roundhouse. The band, who recently played a sold-out show at London’s Forum, are currently supporting Pixies across the UK and Europe. Their debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’ recently received a deluxe edition release…

JADE has announced her debut solo album ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’, set for release on 12th September. The record features collaborations with Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, RAYE and Pablo Bowman. Alongside the album announcement, JADE has revealed plans for her first UK and Ireland tour. “This album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond…

The Wants are teasing their second album ‘Bastard’, set for release on 13th June via STTT, with new single ‘Data Tumor’. The New York City trio’s latest track follows previous single ’87 Gas’ and sees the band expanding their post-punk foundations for their first full-length release since 2020’s ‘Container’. Madison Velding-VanDam explains the themes behind…

FINNEAS has unveiled a new music video for his track ‘2001’, taken from his latest album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ via Interscope Records. The video, directed by Claudia Sulewski, features FINNEAS alongside actress and singer-songwriter Kate Hudson. The narrative follows FINNEAS as a lovestruck actor pining for his disinterested on-screen director, played by Hudson. “When…

Black Honey have shared new single ‘Insulin’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Soak’, set for release on 15th August. The track explores themes of internal disruption. “For ‘Insulin’ I wanted to explore tension, romantic dysregulation and the idea of being out of balance in your mind and body chemicals,” frontwoman Izzy B. Phillips explains. “I…

Sleep Token are storming the charts on both sides of the Atlantic (LouderSound)

Primavera Sound is one of those festivals that basically doesn’t need an introduction. Sun, sea, and great bands – what’s not to love? It’s not all about Primavera’s Barcelona branch, though. Primavera Sound Porto, now in its twelfth year, brings the best of the Barcelona edition to Portugal. Think of like Reading & Leeds, except…

Los Angeles quartet Rocket have shared new single ‘One Million’, their first release since signing to Transgressive Records / Canvasback. The track, which opens with guitar leads before moving into harmony-laden verses and choruses, continues their exploration of ’90s-influenced alt-rock and shoegaze sounds. “‘One Million’ is about wanting someone to meet you halfway but not…

DE’WAYNE has announced his third studio album ‘june’, set for release via Fearless Records. The Houston-born, Los Angeles-based rock artist has also shared the album’s title track. The new record, produced in collaboration with Dylan Bauld (formerly of flor), who shaped approximately 95% of the album, features songwriting contributions from Brandon Colbein. The release follows…

Lamb Of God’s frontman has a new book in Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head (LouderSound)

Ian Anderson reflects on giving Roy Harper his movie break, aggressively defending Dee Palmer from paparazzi intrusion, losing bassist Jeffrey Hammond, planning to quit touring – and the quiet couple of weeks he spent recording Tull’s masterful 1975 album (LouderSound)

Glycerine was the dark ballad that helped turbocharge Bush’s multi-platinum debut album Sixteen Stone (LouderSound)

From appearing on America’s Got Talent to getting endorsements from Bring Me The Horizon and Spiritbox, Harper is leading metal’s next generation (LouderSound)

Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will tour across Europe throughout June and July (LouderSound)

Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium take to social media to clear up any misunderstandings (LouderSound)

“I feel like bittersweet is our vibe,” Louise Macphail – one half of indie-pop pairing Prima Queen – surmises when talking about debut album, ‘The Prize’. A follow-up to their February ‘Oats (Ain’t Gonna Beg)’ EP, it is an exploration of human interaction. A collection of twelve songs that swirl through heartfelt acoustic folk, crunchy…

Keo have shared details of new single ‘Thorn’, alongside announcing their biggest headline tour to date. The track explores themes of post-relationship reflection, with frontman Finn Keogh explaining: “‘Thorn’ is a breakup song – the original name was literally ‘Hate’, which I think says it all. It’s about that period straight after a relationship ends…

Label: Because MusicReleased: 16th May 2025 spill tab has always felt like a bit of a shapeshifter – whispering soft truths one minute, blowing the walls off the next – but on ‘Angie’, she turns that unpredictability into a full-blown world. This isn’t just a debut album; it’s a daydream in motion: heartbreak and feral joy,…

Label: MergeReleased: 16th May 2025 M(h)aol are simply very cool. Telling stories the only way they know how, with a good helping of tongue-in-cheek existentialism, their ironically named new record ‘Something Soft’ continues their no-holds-barred look at modern life in all its stop-start-tightrope-walking glory.  The terror of opener ‘Pursuit’, a narrative told by increasingly frantic vocal…

Label: TransgressiveReleased: 16th May 2025 ‘Earcandy’ is the soundtrack to the best night of your life, from early excitement to late-night chats in dimly lit living rooms. Singing in both English and Japanese opens up the ‘Misoverse’ even further, splicing together sugary sweet K-pop with UK garage beats and laid-back lo-fi vocals, culminating most clearly in…

Label: Invada RecordsReleased: 16th May 2025 Life’s a funfair, but not the shiny kind with candy floss and prize-winning teddy bears. It’s more like that abandoned park on the edge of town where the rusty Ferris wheel creaks in the wind and forgotten dreams collect like ticket stubs. That’s the world Billy Nomates builds on ‘Metalhorse’,…

Label: MNRK HeavyReleased: 16th May 2025 Welcome to The Museum of Failure, where Atlanta’s most ambitious mathcore merchants have curated their masterwork 300 years ahead of schedule. ‘I Don’t Want To See You In Heaven’ isn’t just The Callous Daoboys’ most intimate offering – it’s a gloriously unhinged rollercoaster that treats genre boundaries like suggestions and…

Label: Pure Noise RecordsReleased: 16th May 2025 ‘Never Before Seen, Never Again Found’ was the sleeper emo/punk hit of 2022, putting Canadian emo punks Arm’s Length firmly on the map and catapulting them into a much wider arena than they could have ever possibly imagined. However, if there’s any sense of pressure on follow-up ‘There’s a…

In the recording studio, CIFIKA is in her element, surrounded by collaborators and building sonic architecture in real-time. “I’m in a song camp session with UK producers Harry and Alex and my band members Umaka and Jeongseosa, and I’m answering while making a song,” she notes, perfectly capturing the perpetual motion that defines her artistic…

BB King left behind the racism of rural Mississippi to become the King Of The Blues. Here’s his incredible story in his own words… (LouderSound)

Marillion vocalist found himself singing over drum’n’bass music on 2012 release, while Porcupine Tree keyboardist had to allow lyrics in a piece he’d wanted to be instrumental – but the result of years of effort satisfied them both (LouderSound)

Label: ConcordReleased: 9th May 2025 Turns out emotional jet lag hits different when you’re trying to keep your succulents alive from 7,000 miles away. Spacey Jane’s third album chronicles their Los Angeles displacement with all the earnest uncertainty of a FaceTime call home that keeps dropping out. The album opens strongly with ‘Through My Teeth’, a…

Korean electronic artists HYPNOSIS THERAPY – comprising producer Jflow and rapper JJANGYOU – stand at the vanguard of a new wave of boundary-pushing Asian alternative music, and they’re currently deep in the throes of creation. “Today we have a songwriting camp in London,” rapper JJANGYOU mentions with palpable anticipation. “I’m excited to see what kind…

Label: RCAReleased: 9th May 2025 Sleep Token don’t just push musical boundaries – they dissolve them, and ‘Even In Arcadia’ is their most fluid, genre-defying work yet. Rather than chasing perfection, they chase something far more compelling – limitless possibility. What emerges is an exhilarating, monstrous fusion of sound: a Frankenstein’s creation stitched together with equal…

Label: IslandReleased: 9th May 2025 Watching an artist step away from the spotlight to whisper their quietest truths is beautifully disarming. While The Last Dinner Party continue their meteoric rise, guitarist Lizzie Mayland has carved out a tender space of their own with ‘The Slow Fire Of Sleep’, a debut EP that trades theatrical flourishes for…

Label: Fat Possum RecordsReleased: 9th May 2025 No Windows’ new EP captures both the thrill of discovery and the bittersweet ache of memories you can’t quite place. ‘The Great Traitor’ marks a dramatic evolution for the Edinburgh duo, trading bedroom recording intimacy for the expansive possibilities of a proper studio – though thankfully without losing their…

Label: Heist or HitReleased: 9th May 2025 Nature TV’s ‘Unlucky For Some’ wears its heart on its vintage-patterned sleeve, delivering a collection of crooning indie-pop that feels nostalgic and refreshingly earnest. The Brighton outfit’s debut full-length treads familiar ground with enough personality to carve out its own identity. The album opens with ‘One Step Forward’, establishing…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 9th May 2025 The Amazons’ fourth record feels like the moment someone flings open the curtains the morning after a bender – stark, sobering and unexpectedly revealing. ’21st Century Fiction’ is what happens when a millennial guitar band grow up and realise their UCAS personal statements might have been selling them a bit of…

Label: SO RECORDINGS & HIDEOUS MINK RECORDSReleased: 9th May 2025 There’s something delightfully unhinged about Alien Chicks’ latest EP that makes it impossible to pin down. ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is a six-track fever dream that jumps between genres with the grace of a charging rhinoceros – and that’s entirely the point. Opening with ‘Donkeyhead’, the London trio…

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus admits he and his bandmates never aspired to follow Led Zeppelin’s rock ‘n’ roll debauchery playbook (LouderSound)

Don’t expect to hear new songs on the upcoming Oasis Live ’25 tour, and don’t expect further live dates either (LouderSound)

Mark your calendars, because on Saturday 2nd August, we’re returning to London’s Signature Brew Blackhorse Road for our annual all-day blowout Dork’s Day Out. Headlining proceedings this year? None other than genre-blurring indie-electro heroes Porij, who’ll be bringing their euphoric, dancefloor-ready chaos to our 100th issue celebrations. Anyone who’s caught Porij live knows exactly what to expect: a relentlessly…

Trivium allege the Poisoned Ascendancy “world tour” is ending early due to co-headliners Bullet For My Valentine (LouderSound)

Sleep Token are set to potentially achieve their first UK number one album with ‘Even In Arcadia’. The band currently hold the top position in the Official Charts Company’s midweek album chart. Should they maintain their position, ‘Even In Arcadia’ would mark their third Top 40 entry, following 2021’s ‘This Place Will Become Your Tomb’,…

shortstraw. – AKA Erin West – has shared details about the meaning behind latest track ‘Dot Cotton’, discussing British pop culture references and personal experiences. The artist explains the song’s themes of UK cultural touchstones, including references to EastEnders character Dot Cotton and musician Calvin Harris, alongside personal anecdotes about a Ford Fiesta and experiences…

The Cribs are set to play three intimate UK shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album ‘The New Fellas’. The band will perform the album in full, alongside extras, deep cuts and B-sides across three dates this summer. Support for all three shows comes from The Paddingtons and The Mardous, described as “fellow…

Hayley Williams has shared a collection of demo recordings from her debut solo album ‘Petals for Armor’ to mark its five-year anniversary. The Paramore vocalist has uploaded 22 voice note clips featuring early versions of tracks that would later appear on the album, including lead single ‘Simmer’ and the boygenius collaboration ‘Roses, Lotus, Iris, Violet’.…

La Dispute are set to release their first new album in six years, ‘No One Was Driving the Car’, via Epitaph. The band have also shared three new tracks: ‘I Shaved My Head’, ‘Man with Hands and Ankles Bound’, and ‘Autofiction Detail’. The new album explores themes of technological advancement and societal malaise, drawing inspiration…

FOLLOW DORK X LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK ON SPOTIFY Picture this: A band who started out recording under a leaky gazebo (no, seriously) are now sharing a label roster with Nick Cave. If that’s not the indie equivalent of a Rocky training montage, what is? Meet Brògeal – think Celtic folk meets indie-rock,…

Transatlantic supergroup Smith/Kotzen is the sound of two worlds colliding (LouderSound)

King Diamond offers update on new solo album, says another single will “definitely” drop this year (LouderSound)

Kevin Godley on the machine they invented at the wrong time, an overheard conversation, the decision that ended the band, missing the punk explosion, discovering video – and being mistaken for the drummer in Paper Lace (LouderSound)

In the verdant countryside of Wales, Jacqui finds herself captivated by an unfamiliar sight: rolling hills of green, a stark contrast to the urban landscape of her home. “Being in the countryside always gets me excited because I don’t get to see so much greenery when I am in Seoul,” she reflects, speaking during her…

See Josh Homme’s Queens of the Stone Age as you’ve never seen them before, performing in the world-famous Catacombs of Paris (LouderSound)

Public Service Broadcasting will perform their latest album, The Last Flight, with the London Contemporary Orchestra, at two shows at London’s Barbican Theatre in November (LouderSound)

Time moves differently in Busan. In South Korea’s second city, where industrial rhythms meet crashing waves and neon-lit evenings stretch into endless possibilities, Say Sue Me have spent over a decade crafting songs. Their latest EP, ‘Time Is Not Yours’, arrives like a whispered secret, a collection that understands how moments can expand and contract…

Bury Tomorrow’s Will You Haunt Me With That Same Patience reaffirms Bury Tomorrow as modern metalcore heavyweights (LouderSound)

Some festivals chase trends. Others create them. In the ever-shifting landscape of British music, Dot To Dot has spent two decades doing both while somehow making it look effortless. Like the best indie record shops or that one friend who’s always ahead of the curve, this roving celebration of emerging talent has an almost supernatural…

Home Counties have announced their return with new single ‘Spain’, the first glimpse of their upcoming second album. The London six-piece’s new track, produced by Al Doyle of Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem, marks a departure from their previous sound. The single explores themes of moral decay through the lens of British expats in Spain.…

Jessica Winter has unveiled her new single ‘Wannabe’, the third track to be taken from her upcoming debut album ‘My First Album’. The British singer, songwriter, and producer’s latest offering showcases a stripped-back approach, drawing influence from 90s grunge. The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Roger Spy, which reimagines the iconic hair-cutting…

Belfast art-rock quartet Junk Drawer have released new single ‘Loughgall Circus’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Days of Heaven’. The new track arrives alongside a video that matches its fever-dream aesthetic. ‘Days of Heaven’ is set for release on 6th June via Pizza Pizza Records, marking the band’s second full-length album following 2020’s ‘Ready For…

Night Currents Festival have announced their first wave of acts for 2025, with Swim School and Honeyglaze set to co-headline the Portsmouth event. The one-day indoor festival, taking place on 4th October across The Wedgewood Rooms and The Edge of The Wedge, will feature performances across two stages with no overlapping sets. Swim School’s appearance…

Robert Fripp recently suffered a trifurcated artery and was admitted to intensive care in Italy before undergoing two bouts of emergency surgery (LouderSound)

Coach Party have announced their second studio album ‘Caramel’, set for release on 26th September via Chess Club Records. The Isle of Wight alt-rockers have also shared new single ‘Girls!’. The track draws influence from Limp Bizkit, featuring the hook ‘Where the fuck are my girls!’. “No matter who you are, no matter who you…

Arm’s Length have announced a UK and European tour for 2026, following their album ‘There’s A Whole World Out There’, set for release on 16th May 2025 via Pure Noise Records. The thirteen-date tour will see the band joined by label mates Ben Quad and Shoreline, traversing venues across the UK and Europe in support…

Olivia Rodrigo has announced the full lineup for her BST Hyde Park headline show in London. Girl In Red and The Last Dinner Party, who were confirmed as special guests in November, will be joined by eight additional support acts: flowerovlove, Caity Baser, Between Friends, (June 2025 Dork cover stars) Florence Road, Katie Gregson-Macleod, Ruti,…

Dork is heading back to Brighton for The Great Escape this May – and as it’s our big 100th-issue celebration, we’re bringing along three days of live chaos, bangers, and potential seagull incidents. Consider this the first leg of a roadshow style warm-up lap for a summer of Dork 100 madness. First up, we’re teaming…

Ghost have become one of metal’s biggest bands with glam arena rock anthems about death, destruction and the devil. 2018’s ‘Prequelle’ was a bubonic concept album about plagues, and 2022’s ‘Impera’ explored the rise and fall of empires. New album ‘Skeletá’ remains obsessed with death but, like great sequels, takes a more personal approach. “It’s…

Olivia Rodrigo’s headline show at London’s BST Hyde Park festival will feature some of the UK and Ireland’s finest emerging talent (LouderSound)

“We need to just kind of, like, maybe sweep all that shit under a rug and start fresh” (LouderSound)

Canada House is set to reclaim its position as one of The Great Escape’s most compelling showcases, transforming Brighton’s Green Door Store into a maple leaf-draped musical embassy from 15th-17th May 2025. The three-day showcase emerges from a coalition of Canadian music organisations, with CIMA joining forces with regional heavyweights like Alberta Music, M for…

Cradle Of Filth’s Dani Filth was pen-pals with Norwegian black metal ringleader Euronymous (LouderSound)

Former Silverhead, Detective, Chequered Past and Power Station man Michael Des Barres tells all (LouderSound)

The Wilson sisters look back on hit records, death threats and a career like no other (LouderSound)

When a new generation of acclaimed musicians discovered the folk-rock veteran’s music he gave up his attempt to bow out, but made sure his most recent album to date remained typically non-commercial and challenging to understand (LouderSound)

Dwayne Rosado and his son spent a day with Kiss star Gene Simmons and talked about sex, (a lack of) drugs and rock’n’roll (LouderSound)

“Fingers crossed, no bottles or pigs’ hooves” (LouderSound)

Prog folk veteran Roy Harper will perform three concerts in Manchester, London and Birmingham later this year (LouderSound)

Some of punk and hardcore’s most iconic bands will play CBGB festival in Brooklyn, New York on September 27 (LouderSound)

Three exciting artists. The Sebright Arms in London. Another buzzy Dork’s Night Out leading into summer, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Tonight feels on the cusp, with three names carving their own paths – ready for festival stages whilst serving up more fun than a Wednesday night usually could. Dutch Mustard open…

It’s a Bank Holiday Monday in Hackney. We’ve bucked the trend of the traditional Bank Holiday washout, but it’s still a bit chilly, as proven by Hackney’s ever-reducing non-hipster population joining their millennial peers in donning beanie hats and faux fur Lucy & Yak jackets. Pretty lucky that we’re on our way into a packed-out…

Dog Race have announced their debut EP ‘Return The Day’, set for release on 6th June via Fascination Street Records. The Bedford and London-based five-piece have also shared new single ‘Return The Day (Colours)’. Speaking about the themes of the EP, vocalist Katie Healy says, “A soundscape born from sleepless nights, intrusive thoughts, and the…

Lemmy immortalised with 2.25m bronze-cast statue in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X QUEBEC SPRING ON SPOTIFY In Montreal’s experimental music crucible, GEMINICRAB emerge as a testament to genre-defying ambition; a complete reinvention of what soul music can be. Malika Tirolien and Caulder Nash’s self-coined HighSoul comes with a backstory as layered as the music it describes. As Tirolien explains, “HighSoul is a term that…

Featuring Marcus King, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Bernie Marsden and five other sailors on the seven seas of rock (LouderSound)

Pearl Jam’s four-track The Last Of Us EP is streaming now (LouderSound)

Alice In Chains’ guitarist/vocalist explains how a phone call from Metallica’s drummer got him involved with one of the most successful films of the year (LouderSound)

Watch The Murder Capital play Love of Country and Swallow acoustically in Cologne’s Rheinpark (LouderSound)

What happened to Jeff Lynne in between the Idle Race and the Electric Light Orchestra (LouderSound)

Italian gothic metallers Lacuna Coil are showing no signs of slowing down (LouderSound)

The multi-instrumentalist synth pop icon recalls trying and failing to play Silver Machine on a music store synth, years before he impressed Lemmy by asking about Orgone Accumulator (LouderSound)

King Crimson leader Robert Fripp recently underwent two heart surgeries in Italy (LouderSound)

How Mastodon crawled from the Atlanta underground metal scene to become one of the most important bands of the 21st century (LouderSound)

The keyboard player with instrumental US prog rock trio Lux Terminus, who recently released second album, Cinder, picks his best of instrumental prog (LouderSound)

Box set featuring their first six records is enhanced with out-takes, live tracks and solo material by Bert Jansch and John Renbourn (LouderSound)

As A Moon Shaped Pool turns 9, this writer recollects a night on the tiles in Paris with Thom Yorke & co. (LouderSound)

There’s big, and then there’s Dream Theater’s 2016 prog metal blow-out The Astonishing (LouderSound)

The ‘Metallica Quake’ was measured by the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory during Enter Sandman (LouderSound)

The Scorpions proved that Britain and the US didn’t have the monopoly on hard rock and heavy metal (LouderSound)

Armored Saint were one of the greatest 80s metal bands never to hit the big time (LouderSound)

There was more to thrash metal than speed (LouderSound)

“If you ever got a speck of praise from John, a crumb of it, you were quite grateful.” Paul McCartney on John Lennon (LouderSound)

Incubus may have risen at the same time as nu metal, but they wanted nothing to do with it (LouderSound)

The second-wave movement didn’t last long – but its bands revitalised the genre with an attitude and energy that’s still being felt today (LouderSound)

Late Pretty Things singer Phil May was mates with Hendrix and Page, a rival of the Stones and an accidental drinking buddy of Judy Garland (LouderSound)

Warning: do not click if you’re a huge fan of She’s Electric. (LouderSound)

Pearl Jam invite one of their favourite British rock stars to share their stage in Nashville (LouderSound)

Parkway Drive, Battle Beast and Attack Attack! lead this week’s best new metal songs. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Somehow, we’ve made it to Issue 99. One away from the big three digits, the centenary, the big 100 – and instead of slowing down and getting all misty-eyed and reflective, we’ve decided to go absolutely full tilt. Because what better way to prepare for a milestone than by packing in five cover stars, a…

The Weeknd has recruited Doechii for a new remix of ‘Timeless’, which already features Playboi Carti. The track is taken from The Weeknd’s latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. The original version of ‘Timeless’ was first previewed during The Weeknd’s stadium concert at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo, before making its official debut in the Top…

The Dare has shared a cover of The Sound’s ‘I Can’t Escape Myself’, taken from the upcoming deluxe edition of debut album ‘What’s Wrong With New York?: Afters’. The deluxe album, set for release on 20th June via Republic Records, follows The Dare’s original LP released in September 2024, which featured the single ‘Girls’ alongside…

Finn Wolfhard has shared new single ‘Objection!’ alongside details of his debut solo album ‘Happy Birthday’, set for release via AWAL. The new track is accompanied by a video shot on 16mm film by Marcus Mazzula, following Wolfhard through the snowy landscapes of British Columbia. ‘Happy Birthday’ marks Wolfhard’s first solo venture following his work…

Ayra Starr has shared a new music video for ‘Gimme Dat’, her collaboration with Wizkid, via Mavin Records/Republic. The video, co-directed by Annie Bercy and Starr herself, features scenes shot across London and Australia. The release follows Starr’s recent single ‘All The Love’ and her second album ‘The Year I Turned 21’. Starr recently made…

Slippery When Wet turned Bon Jovi from also-rans to multi-platinum superstars (LouderSound)

Bombay Bicycle Club are set to headline the UK’s most remote gig, performing at a secret beach location in North Wales on 17th May. The performance, part of HikeFest, will require attendees to complete a hike to reach the isolated natural venue. The event is organised by international hiking community Columbia Hike Society, and aims…

Loyle Carner has shared new double single ‘about time / lyin’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘hopefully !’, set for release on 20th June via Island EMI. ‘about time’ sees Carner explore themes of growing up and adolescence, featuring a conversation between father and son. The track is accompanied by b-side ‘lyin’, which showcases Carner’s…

From trading Ministry songs for drugs and production lessons to inspiring Nine Inch Nails and accidentally spiking Tool with LSD, no stone is left unturned (LouderSound)

Ella Eyre has released her new single ‘High On The Internet’, featuring rapper, songwriter and producer Jay Prince via Play It Again Sam. The track, which marks Eyre’s fourth release as an independent artist, explores the concept of digital detoxing and finding connection in the real world. Speaking about the new single, Eyre says, “High…

CATTY has returned with new single ‘Joyride’, marking their first release since 2024’s debut EP ‘Healing Out Of Spite’. The track, which received its first play as Jodie Bryant’s Future Bop on BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop, follows the Welsh artist’s breakout year which saw them supporting Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park. ‘Joyride’ explores…

Lorde has announced details of her ‘Ultrasound’ UK headline tour, set to take place in November. The New Zealand artist will perform at venues across the country, including London’s O2 Arena. The tour announcement follows news of her forthcoming album ‘Virgin’, with Lorde recently sharing the single ‘What Was That’, co-produced with Jim-E Stack and…

Calum Hood has shared new single ‘Call Me When You Know Better’, taken from his upcoming debut solo album ‘ORDER chaos ORDER’, due 13th June. The 5 Seconds of Summer member’s latest track arrives alongside an official video, following previous single ‘Don’t Forget You Love Me’, which was released in March. “‘Call Me When You…

This month saw the launch of Metal Hammer’s 400th issue – so we released our own beer and threw a party to celebrate (LouderSound)

Lowen vocalist Nina Saeidi picks the 10 records that changed her life (LouderSound)

Scissor Sisters are set to release special 20th anniversary editions of their self-titled debut album, featuring previously unreleased material from the band’s archives. The expanded editions, arriving on 18th July, will be available as a deluxe 2LP vinyl and 3CD set. Both versions include the original album’s hit singles ‘Laura’, ‘Comfortably Numb’, ‘Take Your Mama’,…

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her eighth studio album ‘Perimenopop’, set for release on 12th September via Decca. The announcement arrives alongside new single ‘Taste’, a collaboration with MNEK, and news of an album launch show at London’s KOKO. The new record follows 2023’s ‘HANA’ and features previously released tracks ‘Freedom of the Night’, ‘Relentless Love’…

Lydia Night has shared her new single ‘The Hearse’ via Warner Records, marking her second solo release following debut track ‘Pity Party’. The former The Regrettes frontwoman’s latest offering explores the emotional aftermath of rejection. “I wrote this song after getting my ego hurt in a classic friend-zoning scenario. It’s petty, silly, and a bit…

Sunday (1994) have released their second EP ‘Devotion’ via RCA, featuring six new tracks including recent single ‘Silver Ford’. The transatlantic trio’s new collection follows their self-titled debut EP, with the band describing it as “a wild-hearted companion to our first. Each song converses, conspires, or is a continuation of one that came before. Which…

Bruised and battle-weary after a punishing live schedule, in 1975 Hawkwind weren’t in the best place ahead of recording their fifth studio LP. But what emerged was a stunning tour de force of science fantasy-inspired progressive space rock (LouderSound)

“I live in a country where I wanna shoot politicians” (LouderSound)

Great new prog, from L.O.E., Gaupa, Hiroe, Gaupa and more in Prog’s Tracks Of The Week… (LouderSound)

Atlanta nu metal revivalists Tetrarch stick to the fundamentals (LouderSound)

Quicksand’s Walter Schreifels has covered two songs from Pink Floyd’s Animals album (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY The things you know and love define you. Lose the parameters of that, and it becomes difficult to outline yourself accurately. The edges become blurred – a leap into the unknown often means losing sight of those things, and so begins a journey of retracing those steps and desperately trying to…

ratbag has released her new EP ‘kissing under an (almost) full moon’ via Mischief Records. The EP features previously released singles ‘look what you’re doing to me’ and ‘juliet & juliet’, alongside new tracks ‘lose her’ and ‘king of kingston’. The four-track collection explores themes of womanhood, with the artist explaining the EP’s dual nature.…

Members of Pendragon, IQ, Pallas, Twelfth Night and Solstice to feature on panel discussion and an audience Q&A at launch for new 80s prog book (LouderSound)

Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of Genesis’s The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with new live album in July (LouderSound)

Miley Cyrus has released a new single ‘More to Lose’, taken from her upcoming ninth studio album ‘Something Beautiful’. The track was first performed live on 3rd May at Casa Cipriani in New York City during a pre-Met Gala event hosted by Moncler. ‘Something Beautiful’, which will arrive via Columbia Records on 30th May, is…

Basht. have released their new EP ‘Bitter & Twisted’ via Lab Records. The six-track collection, produced by Embrace’s Richard McNamara, follows the band’s recent support slots with Wunderhorse, Been Stellar and bdrmm. “Bitter and Twisted is a personal project that drags a lot of uncomfortable emotions into the light,” the band share. “I wanted to…

Hot Milk have shared their new single ‘Insubordinate Ingerland’, from their second album ‘Corporation P.O.P’, set for release via Music For Nations. The Manchester band’s latest track serves as a commentary on modern British identity, featuring gang vocals recorded with friends in vocalist Jim Shaw‘s Salford front room. “A necessary excursion that was born quickly…

Sam Fender has unveiled a new video for his single ‘Little Bit Closer’, reuniting with Adolescence director Philip Barantini and the Netflix drama’s star Owen Cooper. The video, filmed in the Lake District, follows Cooper and a group of friends on a camping expedition, exploring themes of faith through Cooper’s character. The piece was shot…

Tom Grennan has shared new single ‘Full Attention’, the fourth track to be unveiled from his upcoming album ‘Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want To Be’. The new track, which features piano chords and soulful vocals, arrives ahead of the album’s release on 15th August via Insanity Records. “We live in…

L.Mayland has shared their debut EP ‘The Slow Fire Of Sleep’, alongside performing two intimate live shows this weekend. The EP, which features five tracks including recent single ‘Lighthouse’, was written during breaks between touring with their other project, The Last Dinner Party. “These tracks definitely grew from those periods,” they say. “Suddenly finding myself…

King played guitar for Megadeth’s first five shows in 1984 – but the partnership was never going to last (LouderSound)

Sixty years after The Doors took audiences on a destination-unknown thrill ride, Robby Krieger and John Densmore tell the band’s wild story (LouderSound)

Classy covers from late guitarist Bernie Marsden on Icons, the fourth album in a series of five (LouderSound)

Mimi Webb has released a new single ‘Mind Reader’, featuring Meghan Trainor, alongside an official music video directed by Ava Rikki. The track, Webb’s first release of 2025, was written by both Webb and Trainor, with production from Grant Boutin and Federico Vindver. “Meghan is an artist I’ve admired for such a long time, and…

Record companies, eh? (LouderSound)

Judas Priest are one of the only veteran metal bands to not be playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert this summer. Rob Halford explains why. (LouderSound)

Yes, Dear Reader. while the music press at large concerns itself with such weighty matters as artistic evolution and genre deconstruction, we’re over here asking the really important questions. Like can we have one of those creatures that spill tab has sent us a photo of?!! What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? I ate…

The Who have also announced a new live album, recorded on the Who’s Next tour in 1971 (LouderSound)

When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and songs you played on repeat when you first discovered you could make them yours.  This isn’t about guilty pleasures; it’s about those songs you’ll still be…

Don’t hold your breath for a Dead Kennedys reunion (LouderSound)

Rivers Of Nihil might be modern prog metal masters, but that doesn’t mean they sign from the same hymn sheet as everyone else (LouderSound)

Kae Tempest has announced details of a UK and European tour this November, including a headline show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. The run of dates follows the release of Tempest’s fifth studio album ‘Self Titled’, which arrives via Island Records on 4th July. The 12-track record features guest appearances from Neil Tennant, Young Fathers,…

Everything Everything are set to release a 10th anniversary edition of their album ‘Get To Heaven’ on 4th July, alongside an accompanying tour later this year. The expanded reissue of the fan favourite album will be available in multiple formats, including yellow/orange double-vinyl and CD packages. The release features the original album, which includes tracks…

Deaf Havana have announced their seventh studio album ‘We’re Never Getting Out’, set for release on 3rd October via So Recordings. Alongside the album announcement, the band have shared new single ‘Lawn Tennis’, which explores themes of resisting conventional lifestyle choices. The track marks the first taste of their upcoming record, which was produced by…

Australian trio Blusher have released their new single ‘WHATEVERWHATEVER’, a synth-driven track focusing on emotional detachment. The self-produced song follows their recent single ‘RACER’, continuing their exploration of dance-pop sounds. The track combines Y2K-influenced production with pop elements, building on the momentum of their previous releases. “This song is for the times when you just…

Tommy WÁ has signed to Dirty Hit, with the label set to reissue his 2023 EP ‘Roadman & Folks’. The Ghana-based, Nigerian-born artist has also shared a new video for EP track ‘YAKOYO’. The seven-track EP showcases WÁ’s blend of folk, soul and indie music, featuring songs including ‘Dumb Luck’, ‘Gravity’, ‘Come & Go’, ‘Sons…

From Bullet For My Valentine to Knocked Loose, modern hardcore and metalcore owes a debt to Atreyu (LouderSound)

Bowers & Wilkins brings studio grade audio to the premium mid-range with its all new Px7 S3 over-ear Bluetooth wireless headphones (LouderSound)

After The Stones Roses set the British music scene alight with their stunning debut album, the expectation was that they would take over the world with album two. Things didn’t quite go to plan (LouderSound)

Symphonic/death metal maximalists Fleshgod Apocalypse paused a show on their current North American tour to officiate a wedding (LouderSound)

From Oasis attending their early gigs to hanging out with David Bowie and Lemmy, Skin became a true rock icon in the 90s (LouderSound)

Since he completed his historic career Grand Slam at Augusta National, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has received messages from across the sport and entertainment world (LouderSound)

Sleep Token’s fourth album takes a stark look at Vessel’s fame while dabbling in the kind of genre-mashing that will delight some fans and shock others (LouderSound)

Journey were a noodling jazz-rock band with a cult following – until they discovered Steve Perry and made 1978’s Infinity (LouderSound)

Over three albums as Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner has established herself as a masterful chronicler of emotions. She deals in big feelings, expansive sounds and widescreen passion. On her fourth album, ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (and sad women)’, Zauner delves deeper and darker into a fantastical world of heightened emotional tension and rich storytelling. The third…

Bad Bunny has announced a second London show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of his ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour’. The tour begins on 21st November in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, spanning multiple continents including South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe. The 11-time Latin GRAMMY award winner will now perform on both 27th…

CMAT has released her new single ‘Take A Sexy Picture Of Me’ from her third album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’, set for release on 29th August via AWAL Recordings. The new track, which premiered as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, follows recent single ‘Running/Planning’. The album was recorded in New York and co-produced by Oli…

The band and the estate of late frontman Cornell have had legal disputes over the potential release of posthumous music (LouderSound)

Samia has announced a series of UK headline shows for October 2025, including a performance at London’s KOKO. The songwriter will perform three dates across the UK, following the release of her latest album ‘Bloodless’. The run of shows includes performances in Glasgow, Manchester and London. ‘Bloodless’, which serves as the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Honey’,…

Celeste has announced a one-off headline show at London’s KOKO on 11th June. The performance marks the British-Jamaican artist’s first headline appearance since her Tate Modern Lates show in June 2024. The announcement follows the release of Celeste’s recent singles ‘This Is Who I Am’ and ‘Everyday’, which mark her first new material since her…

FLO have announced the rescheduled dates for their previously postponed UK and European shows. The British R&B trio, comprising Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas, will commence the UK leg of their Access All Areas Tour at London’s O2 Brixton Academy this autumn. The tour follows the success of their debut album ‘Access All…

Kid Kapichi have announced their final show with their original line-up, set to take place at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill On Sea on 12th July. The Hastings band, who have been together for a decade, are preparing for a new chapter as guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald depart the group. The pair…

Parcels have announced their third studio album ‘LOVED’, set for release on 12th September via Because Music. The 12-track record includes recent singles ‘Safeandsound’, ‘Leaveyourlove’, and new release ‘Yougotmefeeling’. The album follows their 2021 release ‘Day/Night’ and their 2018 self-titled debut. “It’s very internal for all of us, so personal and so deep, which is…

Soccer Mommy has announced a new stripped-back EP titled ‘Evergreen (stripped)’, set for release on 6th June. The EP features six acoustic versions of tracks from Sophie Allison’s 2023 album ‘Evergreen’, alongside a previously unreleased song ‘She Is’. The new track arrives today with visuals by Justin Banh. “This song didn’t make the cut for…

Youth Sector have shared their new single ‘Buy For Less’, released via Dance To The Radio. The Brighton-based indie-rock quintet’s latest track is self-produced and mixed by Richard Wilkinson, known for his work with Bombay Bicycle Club, Spector, and Kaiser Chiefs. The single marks the second release from their forthcoming debut album ‘Pop Couture’, which…

Halsey and Evanescence’s Amy Lee have announced a collaborative single titled ‘Hand That Feeds’, set to feature on the soundtrack of upcoming John Wick spin-off film Ballerina. Lee shared details of the collaboration on social media, saying: “So thrilled to bring you a new song, ‘Hand That Feeds’ with @halsey THIS FRIDAY! We’ve been fans…

The Mercury Prize has announced Newcastle Upon Tyne as its host city for 2025, marking the first time the prestigious music awards ceremony will take place outside of London. The event will be held at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle on 16th October, with the shortlist of twelve ‘Albums of the Year’ set to be announced…

London’s premier extreme metal festival descended on Camden Town on Saturday night. These are the bands that ruled most (LouderSound)

From starting their own label and running a PR firm to teaming up with Jesse Leach and Will Ramos, Employed To Serve represent the true spirit of DIY (LouderSound)

Two months on from his second Bludfest event in England, Yungblud will start touring the world again (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X DOT TO DOT ON SPOTIFY From an Edinburgh bedroom – that most hallowed of indie incubators – No Windows emerged not through industry machinations but through that most time-honoured tradition: two creatively aligned teenagers finding their wavelength. The partnership between Morgan Morris and Verity Slangen transcends the typical bedroom pop playbook, crafting…

Lights! Camera! Chaos! How Pink Floyd made their 1972 album Live At Pompeii (LouderSound)

The juggernaut pro-wrestling company has also collaborated with metal legends Machine Head, Slayer’s Kerry King and Living Colour in recent weeks (LouderSound)

Committed to a unique musical approach they’d developed over a decade, they feared they’d spend their careers trapped in the underground. And they expected a backlash when they asked for fan support – but they needn’t have worried (LouderSound)

Classic Rock presents the first in an exclusive series of excerpts from former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven’s forthcoming book Sound N’ Fury (LouderSound)

Yungblud has announced his fourth studio album ‘Idols’, set for release on 20th June via Locomotion/Island Records. The 12-track album, recorded in Leeds near where the artist grew up, represents the first part of a planned double album, with the second instalment’s release date yet to be confirmed. “I wanted to make a project that…

The fourth album from Doncaster’s Yungblud is coming this summer (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK ON SPOTIFY The Amazons aren’t running from reality – they’re sprinting straight toward it. Their new album, ’21st Century Fiction’, lands like a gauntlet thrown at the feet of our collective delusions, both digital and deeply personal. Frontman Matthew Thomson doesn’t mince words about the modern…

Relations between the Ministry and Ice Cube camps on 1992’s Lollapalooza tour were somewhat strained, until racists showed up spoiling for a fight (LouderSound)

Yes, Dear Reader. while the music press at large concerns itself with such weighty matters as artistic evolution and genre deconstruction, we’re over here asking the really important questions. Like the time total tommy won a colouring competition. The talent! What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?   Hmm, snails? What is your earliest memory?…

Killswitch Engage’s first UK/European headline tour in six years includes massive Wembley Arena date (LouderSound)

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have shared new single ‘MadDog’, released as part of a limited edition 7″ via So Young Records. The London-based six-piece recorded the track with producers Seth Evans and Margo Broom at RAK Studios. It arrives as the second half of a double A-side release, following previous single ‘Adam & Steve’. Speaking about the new…

Rico Nasty is teasing her third studio album ‘LETHAL’, set for release on 16th May via Fueled By Ramen. Alongside the announcement, Rico has shared new single ‘BUTTERFLY KISSES’, featuring a voice note from Zack Fox, as well as releasing a video for b-side track ‘CAN’T WIN EM ALL’. The new tracks follow previous singles…

Cardiff’s Panic Shack have announced an extensive UK and European tour running from October to December 2025, including their largest headline shows to date. The tour will see the five-piece perform at venues across the continent before concluding with shows at London’s Electric Brixton and Cardiff’s Tramshed. The announcement follows the release of their new…

BC Camplight has shared new single ‘Where You Taking My Baby?’, taken from their upcoming album ‘A Sober Conversation’. The track sees Brian Christinzio confronting a childhood trauma, addressing a man named Michael about events from his past. It follows previous single ‘Two Legged Dog’, which featured Abigail Morris from The Last Dinner Party. ‘A…

One-time GN’R guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal has a finger in more than one pie – and sauce to put on it (LouderSound)

From post-punk icon and award-winning female solo artist to becoming regarded as just the prog mastermind’s wife, her rebellious creative energy is fired by Roxy Music, Devo, The Tubes and all things off the wall (LouderSound)

Navigating a path through classic pop, soul, garage-rock and rock’n’roll, Chrissie Hynde steered the Pretenders to major success – and these are their best albums (LouderSound)

Steven Wilson’s new album The Overview promises to take listeners “on an incredible journey from Earth to the other side of the universe” (LouderSound)

Jake Holmes’ Dazed and Confused was covered by the Yardbirds before Led Zeppelin reworked it and made it a stone cold classic (LouderSound)

Diamond Dave returned to the stage at the weekend and now he’s booked a dozen more shows (LouderSound)

PUP’s bizarrely optimistic nihilism shines through on their cathartic fifth album (LouderSound)

“I don’t think realistically I would see myself in the same club as the Beatles or the Stones or Zeppelin!” (LouderSound)

Initially formed from a place of defeat, Gore. have become a breakout success for singer Haley Roughton (LouderSound)

Anticipation for Black Sabbath’s farewell bow is making even the most experienced musicians nervous (LouderSound)

Featuring Skunk Anansie, Gotthard, Fishbone and five other horsemen and horsewomen of the rockpocalypse (LouderSound)

London Trans+ Pride have announced their return to central London on 26th July 2025, revealing this year’s theme as ‘Existence and Resistance’. The event, now in its seventh year, follows 2024’s record-breaking march which saw 60,000 people gather in what organisers describe as the largest Trans Pride event in history. The news follows a recent Supreme…

easyclear has released his debut EP ‘Green’, led by new single ‘The Pigeon’. The London-based solo project of Luke Deacon, the EP was produced by Alex O’Donovan (Sea Girls, Kelly Lee Owens, Boston Manor) at Strongroom Studios. “The worldbuilding is one of my favourite thing we achieved with ‘Green’,” Deacon explains. “The process involved being…

Members of the band who influenced Steven WIlson, Radiohead, Opeth, Andy Partridge and more explain what they did and why it mattered (LouderSound)

Skeletá has also had the biggest vinyl sales week for a hard rock album in more than three decades (LouderSound)

Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover’s endearing all-star 1974 period piece revisited (LouderSound)

Controversial t-shirts, murder confessions, being held at gunpoint at the Vatican – Cradle Of FIlth have plenty of stories from over 30 years on the frontlines of extreme metal (LouderSound)

Metallica’s lead guitarist offers an honest appraisal of his own playing during an interview with Metal Hammer (LouderSound)

2017’s The Desaturating Seven was Les Claypool’s bid to explore the darkness of a 1970s children’s story, harnessing the influences of King Crimson, Tool and Sean Lennon (LouderSound)

The Seattle rockers’ trickiest album was fraught with writer’s block and drug addiction and it’s not one guitarist Stone Gossard is in a hurry to listen to again. (LouderSound)

The Scorpions’ 60th Anniversary Tour is scheduled to arrive in Europe next month (LouderSound)

Tyler and Perry have performed together for the first time since Aerosmith’s Peace Out… tour was abandoned in 2023 (LouderSound)

The former Van Halen singer plays his first solo show in five years at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland (LouderSound)

Only 666 of Ghost’s 7-inch purple adult toys were made available – and fans snapped them up swiftly (LouderSound)

Sepultura founder and Soulfly star Max Cavalera thinks metal is the greatest – and who are we to argue? (LouderSound)

Crack session musician, in-demand producer, one quarter of the world’s biggest rock band – ex-Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones has done it all (LouderSound)

In 1983, Metallica almost got a new singer (LouderSound)

Black Country Communion’s second album, BCC2, established them as one of the greatest supergroups of the 21st century (LouderSound)

May the 4th be with you. From massive Lego sets to out-of-this-world clothing and must-have action figures, here are the Star Wars Day items worth buying (LouderSound)

It’s the rebooted band’s fifth album in less than six years, but it doesn’t sound like they’re running out of ideas (LouderSound)

The dark prog-pop band’s second album Stygian Wavs is confirmation they’re a band in their own right, even if they quickly abandoned attempts to work together in the same room (LouderSound)

The story of Foo Fighters’ debut single, which turns 30 next month, and why it’s the song that Dave Grohl says saved his life (LouderSound)

Iron Maiden frontman offers advice to young musicians looking to make their mark (LouderSound)

How a handful of kids from Northern California changed the world (LouderSound)

We always suspected The Osmonds were secret doom fans (LouderSound)

Sorry, Gary Cherone… (LouderSound)

Joe Louis Walker was a member of the Blues Hall of Fame and was hailed as a musician’s musician by his peers (LouderSound)

“I said yes, but only if I could criticise the Constitution.” (LouderSound)

Emperor’s landmark debut In The Nightside Eclipse is one of the most important metal albums of the 1990s (LouderSound)

Little Lord Fentanyl is the band’s first new studio track since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP, and features new drummer John Hoffman and guest Maynard James Keenan (LouderSound)

Drugs, dysfunction and 1977’s Draw The Line album sent Aerosmith into a tailspin that would take a decade to pull out of (LouderSound)

The lead track from 1990’s Empire explores an unusual subject – but its singer argues it proved to be the right song at the right moment (LouderSound)

UK guitar wizard Mike Dawes has released a studio version of his Euclid cover, after live recordings of it went viral last year (LouderSound)

Death Angel, Primus and Loathe lead this week’s best new metal songs, plus new music from Shadows Fall, Turnstile, Chthonic and more. (LouderSound)

RIIZE have released a new music video for their latest single ‘Bad Bag Back’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘ODYSSEY’. The K-pop group’s new track features heavy bass and drum beats, incorporating a mix of whispering and shouting vocal techniques. The song’s lyrics focus on the theme of ambition. “‘Bad Bag Back’ captures RIIZE’s…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER have released their new digital single ‘Love Language’, accompanied by a music video. The track, co-written by member HUENINGKAI, explores themes of connection and understanding through the metaphor of learning a new language. The accompanying music video, filmed in Spain, follows the five-piece as they explore various settings and perform choreography featuring…

Are You Listening? Festival have announced the complete Saturday (10th May) lineup and stage times for their 2025 event, with Big Special (pictured) and Master Peace leading the bill. The Reading-based festival, taking place across multiple venues, will see performances from Benefits, Coach Party, Honeyglaze, Joshua Idehen, and Nathan Fake among others. The Saturday roster…

Sebastian Schub has announced details of his debut EP ‘Sing Like Madonna’, set for release on 6th June via Island EMI/Capitol Records. The German-born, London-based artist has also shared new single ‘Scared of Screaming’, produced by Dann Hume in Wales. “I think Scared of Screaming is more dear to me than any song on this…

Mimi Webb has teamed up with Meghan Trainor for new single ‘Mind Reader’, marking Webb’s first release of 2025. The disco-influenced track was written by both artists during their first writing session together and produced by Grant Boutin and Federico Vindver. “Meghan is an artist I’ve admired for such a long time and having her…

Loathe have returned with their first new single in three years, ‘Gifted Every Strength’. The UK outfit’s latest track spans over six minutes, combining elements of metal, psychedelia, and shoegaze with shifting rhythmic patterns. The release follows on from their 2020 album ‘I Let It in and It Took Everything’. The band are currently performing…

Mabel has released her new single ‘Benz’, featuring UK rapper Clavish, via Capitol Records. The trap-infused track, produced by Arthur Bean, marks a return to Mabel’s early UK R&B roots, exploring themes of desire for love. ‘Benz’ follows Mabel’s earlier 2025 release ‘All Over You’ featuring King Promise, and comes after a series of singles…

Lizzie Esau has released new single ‘Bugs’, marking her first output since headlining BBC Introducing at Glastonbury Festival 2024. The 25-year-old artist’s latest track explores themes of creativity and self-destruction, following her breakthrough year which saw her release single ‘She’s a Scorpio’. “I feel inspired and ready for a new era of music… I can’t…

It’s taken from the transformative project Remixes Of A Lost World, out on June 13 (LouderSound)

Nxdia has released new single ‘More!’. The Egyptian-Sudanese singer-songwriter’s latest track explores themes of desire and new love, following their recent single ‘Boy Clothes’ which arrived earlier this year. “All you can think of is their proximity to you, the electricity and chemistry. You need them, you need to know them through and through. The…

Little Simz has announced details of her new album ‘Lotus’, set for release via AWAL Recordings on 6th June. The album features collaborations with Moses Sumney, Miraa May, Wretch 32, Cashh, Michael Kiwanuka, Yussef Dayes, Sampha, Lydia Kitto, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, and Moonchild Sanelly, with the latter two appearing on the single ‘Flood’. Simz has…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “We’ve been very lucky to be in the kind of band that had grown slowly and organically over all our records,” says PUP’s affable vocalist and songwriter Stefan Babcock. “You see artists where they get a hit, and they suddenly go from playing from 50 people to 2,000 people, and I…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In the dimly lit corners of London’s ever-shrinking warehouse spaces, where creativity still flourishes despite encroaching development, green star have been quietly crafting their own distinct musical identity. The international trio – Lilah Bobak from Los Angeles, Pedro Soler from Mallorca, and Alberto De Torre from Madrid – represent a fascinating…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY A week after the release of Lady Gaga’s new album, ‘Mayhem’, Model/Actriz vocalist and self-proclaimed Little Monster Cole Haden is reflecting on his icon’s latest offering.   “‘Abracadabra’ gagged me,” he admits, “that was the serve I was waiting for; it was diabolical. Nothing’s going to compete with ‘Born This Way’…

Suki Waterhouse has released her new single ‘On This Love’, accompanied by a new music video directed by her sister Imogen ‘Immy’ Waterhouse. The track, which follows March’s ‘Dream Woman’, sees Waterhouse collaborating with EJ Saftner, Alexis Kesselman, and Clare Maguire on writing duties, with Two Feet handling production. The song was previously workshopped during…

Damiano David has released new single ‘Voices’, taken from his upcoming debut solo album ‘Funny Little Fears’. The track serves as the opening song from the Italian singer-songwriter’s forthcoming record, which is set for release on 16th May via Sony Music Italy / Arista. “‘Voices’ is about my inner battle—everything that pulled me away from…

Jorja Smith has announced her first single of 2025, ‘The Way I Love You’, alongside a new UK and Ireland tour. The bass-heavy track was created in collaboration with Maverick Sabre, Ed Thomas and Shayk. “The Way I Love You is just so much fun. It takes me back in time – there’s something nostalgic…

Sepultura’s original drummer explains why the Brazilian metal scene was so enamoured with the Devil in the 1980s (LouderSound)

Steven Wilson kicked off his first solo tour in six years in Stockholm last night. We were there (LouderSound)

Keyboardist on Kate Bush’s baking, Frank Zappa’s humour, Patrick Moraz’s romance, Eva Cassidy’s mystery – and buying his own band’s album from Amazon (LouderSound)

Zakk Wylde on shredders, best movies and his favourite Ozzy Osbourne moment (LouderSound)

The Liverpudlians have returned to their metal roots in teeth-gnashing fashion (LouderSound)

The legends will join Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses and other rock/metal stars at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5 (LouderSound)

Once the preserve of late-night viewings, Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii now comes striding into the daylight (LouderSound)

Put May 9 in your diary now (LouderSound)

Restoration shines new light on classic footage shot during a transitional moment that would change music for ever (LouderSound)

Wolfgang Van Halen is back with a new single, The End (LouderSound)

Brian Montana, a former member of death metal pioneers Possessed, dies aged 60, following fatal escalation of dispute with a neighbour (LouderSound)

“It was a really scary time because it was definitely do or die.” (LouderSound)

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical (Original Cast Recording) will features covers of timeless anthems from artists who made history at 1985’s legendary Live Aid concert (LouderSound)

Ozzy Osbourne is determined to give his fans a memorable farewell show (LouderSound)

Canada’s punk/metal iconoclasts aren’t sure what to do about the chaos across the globe, but their eighth album is poignant and poetic all the same (LouderSound)

Sugababes have unveiled the official video for their new single ‘Weeds’, released via their own label and distributed by The Orchard. For the new single, Sugababes collaborated with producer Jon Shave, known for his Grammy-winning work on Charli XCX’s ‘BRAT’ album, alongside songwriters including Anya Jones. “‘Weeds’ is about growth in all its forms,” Sugababes…

Pip Blom have announced their new EP ‘Grip’, set for release on 6th June, alongside details of their ‘Club Grip’ tour and new single ‘Ring’. The Amsterdam-based indie band’s latest release marks their first independent project following their tenure with Heavenly Recordings. The EP was written and recorded in Pip’s home studio by Pip Blom,…

Debby Friday has announced her new album ‘The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life’, set for release on 1st August via Sub Pop worldwide and Royal Mountain Records in Canada. The Nigerian-Canadian artist has also shared new single ‘All I Wanna Do Is Party’, accompanied by a video co-directed with Kevan Funk featuring Friday performing…

Music industry professionals from across the UK have signed an open letter in solidarity with the trans, non-binary, and intersex communities following April’s Supreme Court ruling. The letter, which has so far garnered signatures from artists including Olly Alexander, Rina Sawayama, Babymorocco, Shygirl, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Nieve Ella, Paloma Faith, Lava La Rue, Bambie Thug, Faris…

Wolf Alice are set to release their new single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ on 15th May. The band shared details of the upcoming track via social media, offering fans the opportunity for “a little treat” if they pre-save the song. The news follows the launch of a new logo, alongside a password-protected website which revealed a…

One of Europe’s most exciting new metal events taking place in one of Europe’s best holiday spots? Hell yeah! (LouderSound)

Ian Anderson also announces three Ian Anderson Presents Christmas With Jethro Tull dates for December (LouderSound)

And one of them will be No More Tears (LouderSound)

The Mandrake Project was Bruce’s first solo album in 19 years, and he seems to have no intention of taking that long again (LouderSound)

Way back in 2019, Rebecca Lucy Taylor said she envisioned her career as Self Esteem as being The People’s Pop Star – a beloved national treasure as comfortable on Graham Norton’s sofa as on the biggest stages in the country. Those aspirations largely materialised with her seismic second album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ in 2021, but Self…

50 years after the release of Soon Over Babaluma, the founding keyboardist reflects on what he calls “the last of our best albums” (LouderSound)

Meet “denture-core” maniacs Melted Bodies, marine biology-inspired post-black metallers Dawn Of Ouroboros, Lady Gaga-inspired industrial metallers Tayne and melodic hardcore heroes Bloom (LouderSound)

Deep Purple guitarist and solo artist Simon McBride picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names a band that really should be bigger (LouderSound)

White Lion’s second album Pride went double platinum, but debut Fight To Survive was a different story altogether (LouderSound)

The detractors say, “Sleep Token aren’t metal” – these songs reply, “Yeah, right!” (LouderSound)

The cream of the Canadian trio Rush’s later years (LouderSound)

Led by Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo formed in Sydney in 1976 (LouderSound)

The Luke Spiller bundle includes an exclusive autographed lyric sheet (hand-signed by Luke), an exclusive t-shirt and a limited-edition Classic Rock magazine with Luke Spiller on the cover (LouderSound)

Turnstile have shared a double music video for new tracks ‘Seein’ Stars’ and ‘Birds’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Never Enough’. The video, directed by the band’s Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory, arrives ahead of the record’s release on 6th June. ‘Seein’ Stars’ features additional vocals from Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.…

Self Esteem has added three new shows to her upcoming UK and Ireland tour due to high demand, alongside announcing Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly as support acts. Rebecca Lucy Taylor has confirmed additional dates at Manchester Academy, Bristol’s The Beacon, and London’s O2 Academy Brixton following multiple sell-outs across the tour schedule. The dates…

The Itch have shared their first new music of 2025, releasing double A-side singles ‘The Influencer’ and ‘Co-Conspirator’ via their new label home of Fiction Records/I OH YOU. The two tracks were both constructed from identical audio stems, and are accompanied by two interconnected videos. Both filmed in the same location, ‘The Influencer’ features dancer…

Sufjan Stevens is set to release a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of ‘Carrie & Lowell’ through Asthmatic Kitty Records on 30th May. The new edition features the original album alongside seven previously unreleased demo versions of tracks, including ‘Death With Dignity (Demo)’, which has been shared alongside a lyric video directed by Rena Johnson. The…

Lorde is set to release her fourth studio album ‘Virgin’ this June. The New Zealand artist’s latest full-length follows 2021’s ‘Solar Power’ and arrives alongside recent single ‘What Was That’, which sees her collaborating with producers Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro. The track, which marks Lorde’s first new material in four years, was accompanied by…

Label:Released: 2nd May 2025 NewDad have always excelled at making anxiety feel dreamy, but on ‘Safe’, they’ve mastered the art of strategic discomfort. The Galway quartet have traded their shoegaze security blanket for something more intriguing – like switching from your favourite worn-in Doc Martens to platform boots that make you just tall enough to see…

Bono: Stories of Surrender will premiere globally on May 30 on Apple TV+ (LouderSound)

Label:Released: 29th April 2025 Liverpool’s DBA! burst through the speakers like your favourite house party caught on tape, delivering a debut EP that feels both wonderfully unhinged and cleverly calculated. ‘skip! worried’ packs five tracks of guitar-fuelled urgency that dance right on the edge of combustion without ever losing their footing. ‘sinkorswim’ kicks things off with…

Label: MuteReleased: 2nd May 2025 South London siblings PUNCHBAG – Clara and Anders Bach – have fashioned a five-track EP that pirouettes between pristine pop production and deliberate destruction, each song a carefully orchestrated collision. ‘Fuck It’ announces their manifesto with hypnotic synth textures that suddenly fracture into overdriven guitars and Clara’s commanding presence. It’s the…

Label: Rise RecordsReleased: 2nd May 2025 Not many bands can go five for five when delivering iconic, next level records, but Canadian punks PUP have continued their hot streak with ‘Who Will Look After the Dogs?’. By this point, they’ve already delivered an iconic debut, a scene favourite in ‘The Dream Is Over’ and a perfect…

Label: MatadorReleased: 2nd May 2025 Car Seat Headrest are a band that truly appreciate the epic. After a long period of both pandemic and illness-enforced inactivity, they’ve returned with a 9-track rock opera that’s as gloriously grandiose as it is existential.  Part spiritual crisis, part cultural battlefield; ‘The Scholars’ is a dense sonic stew rife with…

Label: Sacred BonesReleased: 2nd May 2025 Sextile’s ‘yes, please.’ bursts forth with all the subtlety of a rave at 3am – which is to say, none whatsoever. The LA duo have bottled that precise moment when the bass drops and strangers become best mates, riding the current wave of indie-sleaze resurgence while carving their own niche…

Label: FantasyReleased: 2nd May 2025 Lucius return with an album that trades their previous glossy sheen for something more intimate – though perhaps a touch too buttoned-up. Where 2022’s ‘Second Nature’ embraced 80s maximalism and bombast, their self-titled fourth outing pulls back the curtain on rawer territory. ‘Final Days’ opens proceedings with disarming folk simplicity before…

Garret ‘Jacknife’ Lee is one of the world’s most respected producers due to his work with U2, R.E.M.,Taylor Swift and more. But 30 years ago he and his brilliant band Compulsion hated everyone and everything (LouderSound)

Simple Things Festival have announced the first wave of artists for their 11th edition, set to take place across multiple venues in Bristol city centre on 8th November. The 2025 event will be headlined by Dry Cleaning at Bristol Beacon’s main auditorium. The line-up also features These New Puritans, TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe…

Muse have been announced as headliners for Open’er Festival 2025, joining an extensive lineup that includes Linkin Park, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Nails. The Polish festival, which recently won ‘Best Major Festival’ at the European Festival Awards 2024, will take place between 2nd-5th July at a former military airfield in Gdynia. The announcement adds…

Label: True Panther / Dirty HitReleased: 2nd May 2025 When Blondshell released her self-titled debut in 2023, it declared the arrival of a catalytic new voice on the indie scene – one unafraid to lay bare tough truths, even at her own expense. On ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, Sabrina Teitelbaum picks up right where…

Label: True Panther / Dirty HitReleased: 2nd May 2025 Model/Actriz’s ‘Pirouette’ spins like a ballet dancer wielding a chainsaw – precise yet dangerous, graceful but ready to tear everything apart. On their second album, the Brooklyn quartet has crafted a masterwork that flits between industrial aggression and pop vulnerability, never losing its balance even as it…

Sharon Osbourne first saw her husband at a Black Sabbath show when she was 18 – and it was unlike anything she’d experienced before (LouderSound)

Kae Tempest has announced their fifth studio album ‘Self Titled’, set for release on 4th July via Island Records. The 12-track album, co-produced by Grammy-winning producer Fraser T Smith, features collaborations with Neil Tennant, Young Fathers, Connie Constance, and Tawiah. The record marks Tempest’s first full album collaboration with Smith, known for his work with…

Hamilton Leithauser has shared a new music video for his track ‘What Do I Think?’, taken from his latest album ‘This Side of The Island’. The video, directed by Saturday Night Live’s Tim Wilkime, features SNL cast member James Austin Johnson. The comedic narrative follows Leithauser’s journey from Brooklyn to his show at the Cafe…

MØ has shared new single ‘Lose Yourself’, the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming fourth album ‘Plæygirl’. The track, produced by Nick Sylvester with contributions from School of X and Clementine Douglas, combines electro-disco with Scandi-pop elements. It arrives alongside a behind-the-scenes visualiser filmed during her recent European tour dates. “‘Lose Yourself’ is…

Panic Shack have announced their self-titled debut album, set for release on 18th July via Brace Yourself Records. The Cardiff outfit have shared new single ‘Girl Band Starter Pack’ alongside the news, which opens with ambient sounds recorded in a beer garden at an Amyl & the Sniffers gig before launching into their signature punk…

Press Club have unveiled the video for their new single ‘To All The Ones That I Love’, the title-track from their forthcoming fourth album. The Naarm/Melbourne punk-rock four-piece have worked with longtime collaborator Nick Manuell to direct the new video. The track serves as the latest preview of their new album ‘To All The Ones…

Sam Ryder has announced his biggest headline show to date, set to take place at London’s Wembley Arena on 6th November. The announcement follows Ryder’s recent return with single ‘White Lies’, co-written with Nick Lobel (Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles). The track marks the beginning of a new era for Ryder, who has recently partnered…

Blondshell is set to release her album ‘If You Asked For a Picture’ on 2nd May via Partisan Records, and is teasing the release with new single ‘Event of a Fire’. The track showcases a more cinematic direction, building from quiet guitar arpeggios and vocal harmonies into a crescendo of drums and distortion. Written during…

Lauren Spencer Smith has announced a headline tour across Europe, UK, New Zealand and Australia, alongside details of her second album ‘The Art of Being a Mess’. The 29-date tour begins on 3rd September in Madrid, spanning multiple territories including stops in Paris, London, Berlin, Dublin and Glasgow. The run concludes with dates across Australia…

Bloc Party are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ with a deluxe box set release and extensive world tour. The multi-platinum debut album, originally released in 2005, will be reissued as a four-LP deluxe box set on 26th September. The collection includes the original album, a compilation of B-sides…

Laufey has launched The Laufey Foundation, a new initiative aimed at supporting young musicians through youth orchestra programs. The GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist’s foundation will provide resources and opportunities to ensure young musicians from all demographics can participate in youth orchestra programs, which serve as essential stepping stones for serious music students. “The support and scholarships…

PUP have shared new single ‘Olive Garden’ ahead of their fifth album ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’, set for release via Little Dipper / Rise Records on 2nd May. The track, which began as an acoustic demo, evolved into one of the heaviest songs on the record, accompanied by a video created by bassist…

Label: Loma Vista RecordingsReleased: 25th April 2025 Behold: with their sixth album ‘Skeletá’, Ghost have finally found their luxurious 80s indulgence. The 2025 iteration of metal-fave Tobias Forge is embracing the heartachingly rapturous and channelling the proggy menace of the 80s, and is applying the Ghost template which is to say, everything is big, loud, and…

US prog rock band Happy The Man’s self-titled debut and second album Crafty Hands will be reissued in July (LouderSound)

German electronic prog pioneers Tangerine Dream also announce further live dates for 2025 (LouderSound)

Tragedy might have cut Acid Bath’s career short in the 90s, but now they’re back and bigger than ever (LouderSound)

This summer, Dork is turning 100. With a century of issues in sight, we’re throwing the centrepiece of a year long party of pop nonsense – Dork 100. A month-long festival packed with shows, festival stages, and events, we’ve gathered a bunch of Friends of the Magazine to raise a glass to our milestone 100th…

2017 solo album saw him determined to look forward as he said escaping Pink Floyd was like “driving away from a dodgy wedding with cans dragging behind the car, rattling all the time” (LouderSound)

Genre-blending psychedelic rocker Rosalie Cunningham is on tour throughout 2025, including festival appearances (LouderSound)

Second time’s a charm for Rush’s Alex Lifeson as he returns with a new album alongside his collaborators in Envy Of None (LouderSound)

The Red Rocker’s Best Of All Worlds residency kicks off in Las Vegas this week (LouderSound)

The confrontation took place at a recent show on The Who frontman’s Alive & Kicking tour (LouderSound)

Halestorm’s sixth album Everest will arrive in August – huge touring schedule also confirmed (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X DOT TO DOT ON SPOTIFY Four university students gathered around a drum kit in a dimly lit Manchester bedroom, playing covers to escape their “pretty floppy lives.” It wasn’t meant to be anything more than that – a refuge from burnout, a chance to make noise with friends, maybe order some Chinese…

ratbag has announced a new EP titled ‘kissing under an (almost) full moon’, set for release on 9th May via Mischief Records. The four-track collection follows a series of singles and explores themes of womanhood through contrasting perspectives. The EP features previously released tracks ‘look what you’re doing to me’ and ‘juliet & juliet’, alongside…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Liverpool has always been a city that breeds musical magic – where raw talent collides with ambition in the damp basements and backrooms of Merseyside’s underground venues. The latest embodiment of this spirit arrives in the form of DBA!, a trio who are making their way from subterranean rehearsal spaces to…

The metal titans’ controversial sixth album is getting remastered and reissued via an expanded package, featuring demo versions and live recordings (LouderSound)

Kneecap react to condemnation of recent and historical live shows: “The real crimes are not in our performances; the real crimes are the silence and complicity of those in power.” (LouderSound)

Mike Peters has died, aged 66. (LouderSound)

Sleep Token fans: will you choose the House Veridian Edition, or the House Feathered Host Edition? (LouderSound)

These New Puritans are teasing their fifth album ‘Crooked Wing’, set for release via Domino on 23rd May, with new single ‘A Season In Hell’ and an extensive UK and European tour. The single arrives with a video directed by Harley Weir and starring Alexander Skarsgård. Jack Barnett explains the track’s creation: “The song features…

Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in November, and they couldn’t be happier about the honour (LouderSound)

Brògeal have signed with Play It Again Sam and shared their new single ‘Friday On My Mind’. The Scottish band join a roster that includes Nick Cave, The Hives and Cameron Winter at the independent label. Speaking about the signing, Play It Again Sam’s A&R James O’Donaghue says: “Brògeal are terrific songwriters, incredible live performers…

Glasgow’s Humour have announced their debut album ‘Learning Greek’, set for release on 8th August via So Young Records. The band have also shared new single ‘Plagiarist’. The album, which contains 11 tracks, follows their previous EPs ‘Pure Misery’ and ‘A Small Crowd Gathered To Watch Me’. Recorded at Post Electric studio in Edinburgh with…

Brighton quartet Slung are set to release their debut album ‘In Ways’ on 2nd May via Fat Dracula, with final single ‘Limassol’ arriving ahead of the full record. The new track explores a narrative centered around a holiday resort in Cyprus during the 1990s. Vocalist Katie Oldham explains: “The song and video tell the story…

Myles Smith has announced his new EP ‘A Minute, A Moment…’, set for release on 23rd May. The six-track collection follows Smith’s recent single ‘My First Heartbreak’, which arrived last Friday. The EP explores themes of identity, love and personal growth, written over the past year. The Luton-born artist’s breakthrough came with ‘Stargazing’, which has…

Flow Festival Helsinki have announced new additions to their 2025 lineup, with Burna Boy set to return to the festival following his 2022 appearance. Black Star, the collaborative project of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli, and Finnish artists Goldielocks and Oranssi Pazuzu, complete the latest wave of announcements. These acts join previously announced performers including…

The singer/guitarist believes that other leading women in rock and metal will “be there in spirit” (LouderSound)

Even though a lost account password threatened production, 2023 concept album The Future Never Waits is a death-to-life analysis of why humans keep corrupting everything (LouderSound)

The Great Escape will this year host a ‘SSR from Tokyo: Curated by FRIENDSHIP.’ showcase, set to take place at One Church, Brighton on 16th May. The gig, which aims to bridge the indie music scenes of Japan and the UK, features four acts from Tokyo’s vibrant indie music scene: The fin., She Her Her…

The 1991 album remains a controversial work for many – but for most of the musicians from both sides of the Yes divide, the road trip was its saving grace (LouderSound)

Devin Townsend won’t be going on the road for “the foreseeable future” after his upcoming run of PowerNerd live shows (LouderSound)

The footage was shot in 2001, as the AC/DC frontman played a series of low-key shows and recorded covers of two traditional folk songs (LouderSound)

The Fripp-Willcox cover of Rod Stewart’s classic features a rare lead vocal from Robert Fripp (LouderSound)

As the universes of Diablo and Berserk cross over, Blizzard have partnered with Beast In Black to reveal brand new song Enter The Behelit (LouderSound)

HAIM have announced a UK arena tour set to take place in October, following the release of their fourth album ‘I quit’. The trio will begin their run of shows at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 24th October, with dates following in Cardiff, Brighton, London, Manchester and Glasgow. Prior to the arena dates, HAIM will perform…

“A Summer To Save Music is not hyperbole,” says Music For The Many (LouderSound)

Former Spock’s Beard man with Chester Thompson, Phil Keaggy and Byron House offer strong virtuosic music – although preaching and genre-hopping may alienate some (LouderSound)

Watch a four-piece Nirvana play one of the most important gigs of their career in July 1989 (LouderSound)

The song is taken from the Swedish devil church’s new album Skeletá (LouderSound)

Featuring Halestorm, Whiskey Myers, Laura Jane Grace and five other kings and queens of the nightime world (LouderSound)

Listen to the Alice In Chains guitarist/singer’s raspy and overlooked new track In Moonlight here (LouderSound)

It’s always been about music for the veteran guitarist, although distractions have included catching fire at the band’s first gig, realising he should be much richer than he actually was, and an alternative career he came close to pursuing (LouderSound)

King says that Slayer’s singer/bassist is “a very different person” compared to when they started the band together in 1981 (LouderSound)

Hated by their US record company, Twisted Sister’s You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll was a mission statement and a launchpad (LouderSound)

Released soon after Folklore, their 10th album merged mythology, astrology and astronomy to deliver Englishness to the world (LouderSound)

The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Bad Company and more will be inducted during the ceremony in Los Angeles in November (LouderSound)

Jillian Shriner will appear in court later this week (LouderSound)

The record that got the industrial-rock titans back on track turns 20 in May. Here’s the story of its creation. (LouderSound)

Sinners director says One from Metallica’s …And Justice for All album was the inspiration for his new hit horror film (LouderSound)

Joey Jordison’s post-Slipknot band Vimic could finally see their debut album released thanks to family’s crowdfunding effort (LouderSound)

We head Stateside to speak to the man behind the mask as Russian deathcore crew Slaughter To Prevail prepare to unleash their new album (LouderSound)

The rock supergroup became the first US band to play an open-air concert in the country in 2005, wowing Havana with the most epic show of their career (LouderSound)

Softcult have released their new single ‘Pill To Swallow’ via Easy Life Records, marking the first glimpse of their upcoming debut album. The Ontario-based sibling duo, comprising Mercedes (she/her) and Phoenix (they/them) Arn-Horn, have recently completed production on their first full-length record, which they self-produced in their home studio over six months. “Pill To Swallow…

Cliffords have announced details of their new EP ‘Salt of the Lee’, set for release on 30th May through Soil To The Sun Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared a new track, ‘Dungarvan Bay’. The Cork outfit’s latest EP follows their self-released debut from last year and marks their first collaboration with producer…

Megan Thee Stallion has returned with new single ‘Whenever’, her first release of 2025 via Hot Girl Productions. The track, produced by Bankroll Got It, samples Ms. Cherry’s ‘It’s Whatever’. The release follows Megan’s performances at this year’s Coachella festival, where she was joined by special guests including Queen Latifah, Ciara, and Victoria Monet. The…

Zara Larsson has released her new single ‘Pretty Ugly’, alongside announcing plans for a new album later this year. The electro-influenced track arrives ahead of Larsson’s fourth international album, with the Swedish pop artist set to support Tate McRae on an extensive North American arena tour this summer. The track’s accompanying music video, directed by…

Paris Hilton has shared a new house remix of her track ‘If The Earth Is Spinning’, featuring Sia, through ADA Worldwide. The new version, reimagined by UK producer James Hurr and Chicago-based DJ Karsten Sollors, transforms the original into a club-focused anthem. The remix marks the first release from a series of reworked tracks from…

Bradley Simpson and Nieve Ella have teamed up for a new version of ‘Favourite Band’, taken from Simpson’s debut solo album ‘The Panic Years’. The collaborative version features a new verse from Ella, offering a female perspective to the original song’s narrative about post-breakup musical revenge. The track appears on Simpson’s debut solo album, which…

Manchester poet Antony Szmierek is set to launch his debut book ‘Roadmap’ at this year’s Hay Festival, published by Faber Music. The book, which features lyrics from Szmierek’s debut album alongside additional poems, sketches, stories and an ‘exploded view’ of the tracks, will be available exclusively at the festival before its public release on 29th…

The most exciting bands are often the ones who sound like they’re about to fall apart. Bristol’s MOULD have perfected that precarious balance – creating music that teeters gloriously on the brink of collapse while somehow holding itself together through sheer force of will and friendship. ‘Almost Feels Like Purpose’, their second EP (released today,…

The Gallagher brothers are hanging out again, as the countdown to their Oasis Live ’25 world tour continues (LouderSound)

Ashnikko has teamed up with horsegiirL for a new remix of their latest single ‘Itty Bitty’, released today. The club-focused rework sees horsegiirL deliver a high-tempo version that combines elements of techno and pop, featuring an additional verse from the equine producer. The original track, which marked Ashnikko’s first release since their 2023 debut album…

Self Esteem has released her new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ via Polydor Records, alongside a new single ‘The Deep Blue Okay’. The album, which follows 2021’s BRIT and Mercury Prize-nominated ‘Prioritise Pleasure’, features contributions from a wide-ranging choir of female voices, including Nadine Shah, Moonchild Sanelly, Sue Tompkins from Life Without Buildings, Meatball, and actress…

renforshort has released her new single ‘feeling good’, taken from her upcoming EP ‘a girl’s experience’. The Canadian alt-pop artist’s latest track combines her signature sound with 90s pop influences and psychedelic production elements. The song follows her previous 2025 singles ‘on my way!’ and ‘pretend to like me’. ‘a girl’s experience’ is set for…

Oasis have marked the 30th anniversary of ‘Some Might Say’ with a limited edition pearl coloured 7″ vinyl release and a new visualiser for the track. The single, which served as the first release from ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, originally marked the band’s first UK Number 1 single, also reaching the top ten in…

Bury Tomorrow have released new single ‘Forever The Night’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience’. The track follows previous singles ‘Let Go’, ‘What If I Burn’, and ‘Villain Arc’, and explores themes of escapism and emotional tension. The band are currently co-headlining across North America with While She…

After the weight of 15 years of carrying Ghost got too much, Tobias Forge needed something special to get his mojo back. He tells us how it happened (LouderSound)

Yungblud shares second single from his forthcoming fourth album, Idol (LouderSound)

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Wishy’s new EP ‘Planet Popstar’ — out today, Friday 25th April via Winspear — transforms what might have been mere album offcuts into something far more vital. These six tracks, emerging from the same sessions as their debut ‘Triple Seven’, chart their own distinct path through dream-pop territory. The band saw…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Employed to Serve seem to reappear just when we need them most. Releasing ‘The Warmth of a Dying Sun’ in post-Brexit 2017, ‘Eternal Forward Motion’ in Trumpian 2019, and ‘Conquering’ in Covid-ridden 2021, they act as a barometer for the state of the planet, seeming always to know when we need…

Linkin Park, Sleep Token, Ghost, Sabaton and more have spoiled us with excellent songs this week. Hear them all and vote for your favourite here. (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X DOT TO DOT ON SPOTIFY In a tiny Nottingham front room, before the police came knocking to break up yet another raucous practice session, something special was brewing. GIRLBAND! – the three-piece alternative outfit that’s been setting stages alight across Europe – found their beginning in that cramped space, turning neighbourly complaints…

Hardcore and thrash still pride themselves on being politically conscious: we should all follow these ballsy bands’ examples (LouderSound)

PinkPantheress has announced details of her new mixtape ‘Fancy That’, alongside sharing new single ‘Stateside’. The new track, co-produced by the Dare, aksel arvid, and Count Baldor, explores themes of transatlantic romance. The song will feature on the nine-track mixtape, which follows her previous release ‘Heaven Knows’. “So excited to share with you my favourite…

Rivers Cuomo might have seemed to confirm the School Of Rock star’s involvement but a Weezer spokesperson has nipped that rumour in the bud (LouderSound)

Yungblud have released their latest single ‘Lovesick Lullaby’, following last month’s nine-minute track ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’. The new single continues their evolution from the classic rock-influenced sound of their previous release, marking another chapter in Yungblud’s developing artistry. Speaking about the creation of ‘Lovesick Lullaby’, Dom Harrison explains: “Making this song was a f*cking party…

Sleep Token have shared their new single ‘Damocles’, the final preview of their upcoming album ‘Even In Arcadia’. The piano-led track follows the release of ‘Caramel’ earlier this month, and arrives alongside an animated video. The single marks the last glimpse of the record before its full release on 9th May via RCA Records. The…

Machine Head’s epic bounce back continues with the brilliant Unatoned (LouderSound)

Sam Fender has released ‘Tyrants’ on streaming platforms, following its initial availability as part of his ‘Me And The Dog’ vinyl EP for Record Store Day 2025. The track, which also featured on the seven-inch edition of Fender’s 2024 single ‘People Watching’, was co-produced by The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel alongside his third studio…

King Crimson vocalist and guitarist Jakko Jakszyk’s new solo album, Son Of Glen, is a compaion piece ot his acclaimed autobiography (LouderSound)

Linkin Park have shared new single ‘Unshatter’, one of the first songs they wrote featuring vocalist Emily Armstrong. The track was written during the sessions for their 2024 album ‘From Zero’, and will feature on the forthcoming deluxe edition alongside previously released track ‘Up From The Bottom’ and new song ‘Let You Fade’. “Unshatter was…

Singer Jami Morgan confirms that the US metalcore hopefuls are on ice for the foreseeable future (LouderSound)

Also in this issue: Joe Walsh, Don Airey, Those Damn Crows, Pete Townshend, Lollapalooza 92, Luke Spiller, Mike Campbell, Yngwie Malmsteen, Samantha Fish and more (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY It’s been almost a decade since New York’s Sunflower Bean burst onto the scene with 2016’s ‘Human Ceremony’, an exciting mix of genres and influences which sounded like exactly what it was – teenagers giddy with the thrill of creating music. That excitement can only carry a band so far, and…

Flyte have announced their fourth album ‘Between You and Me’, set for release via Nettwerk on 29th August. The ten-track record, which follows their 2023 self-titled album, sees Will Taylor and Nick Hill working alongside BRIT Award-winning producer Ethan Johns, known for his work with Paul McCartney and Laura Marling. The band have also shared…

The former half of hugely successful duo Hall & Oates plays five solo UK shows in May, with US dates to follow (LouderSound)

British producer Ryder has released his debut EP ‘RYDERHOOD’, featuring his track ‘FOMO’ with London rapper Ciel. The EP, co-produced by Leon Jean-Marie, follows recent singles ‘I Been’ featuring Daniella Wizard and ‘WTF’ featuring Luton rapper BXKS. “The concept behind RYDERHOOD is trying to find new ways to bring artists into my world of production,…

The release of Sammy Hagar’s Encore, Thank You, Goodnight comes ahead of his upcoming Best Of All Worlds residency in Las Vegas (LouderSound)

Some notable numbers on a record that leaves you feeling short-changed (LouderSound)

Six-disc box set, including their UK debut concert and Steven Wilson remixes, shines new light on the creation of an electronic landmark (LouderSound)

Swedish kings H.E.A.T brilliantly buck fashions on seventh studio album Welcome To The Future (LouderSound)

Vessel and co. will release their new album Even In Arcadia next month (LouderSound)

The armour-plated Swedes have signed to Better Noise Music and are readying their next album (LouderSound)

The UK punk who conquered the US looks back on his life and the scene that made him on ninth solo album (LouderSound)

The Catman’s new album includes contributions from John 5, Billy Sheehan, Paul Shaffer and more (LouderSound)

The Who’s classic album Quadrophenia is to be given a new life as ballet production, starting May 28 (LouderSound)

“There’s been this myth that the songs weren’t well played but we played the hell out of them” (LouderSound)

Aitch has teamed up with Anne-Marie for new single ‘LUV?’, taken from his upcoming second album ‘4’. The track marks the pair’s second collaboration following their 2023 Top 5 single ‘Psycho’. Produced by MOJAM, the new release explores themes of modern romance. The Manchester rapper’s second album ‘4’ is set to arrive via NQ Records/The…

Japanese Breakfast have released a new video for ‘Winter In LA’, taken from their latest album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’, out now via Dead Oceans. The video, filmed in South Korea, was directed by Michelle Zauner alongside Peter Ash Lee and produced by SSENSE. Following their recent Coachella appearance and performance of ‘Picture…

HAIM have announced their fourth studio album ‘I quit’, set for release via Polydor Records on 20th June. The trio confirmed the announcement during surprise shows at Los Angeles’ The Bellwether. The 15-track album, produced by Rostam Batmanglij and Danielle Haim, features artwork shot by Paul Thomas Anderson. Alongside the album announcement, HAIM have released…

Master Peace has released a new single titled ‘No More Underground’, addressing the challenges faced by grassroots music venues. The track, which marks Peace’s first release since his EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’, is exclusively available as a free download from his website rather than on streaming platforms. The release coincides with a…

Kerry King is more than a little excited at the prospect of Slayer honouring Black Sabbath at Villa Park on July 5 (LouderSound)

The Driver Era have released their fourth studio album ‘Obsession’, alongside a new video for their track ‘The Weekend’. The alt-pop duo, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, have shared the 11-track record which explores themes of modern relationships through a blend of electric riffs, synths and drums. “The Obsession era began sometime last…

Influential experimental rock icon David Thomas passed away at his home in England yesterday, April 23. (LouderSound)

Green Day, Blink-182 and Weezer have been announced as headliners for Riot Fest 2025, which marks the festival’s 20th anniversary. The three-day punk rock festival will take place at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, with Blink-182 headlining on the opening night. Weezer are set to perform a special ‘Blue Album’-themed show on the second evening,…

Picture Parlour have returned with their new single ‘Who’s There To Love Without You?’, which premiered on Huw Stephens’ BBC 6Music show. The track, recorded in Nashville, marks the band’s first release since their 2024 debut EP ‘Face In The Picture’. Led by Katherine Parlour and Ella Risi, the group have crafted a rock’n’roll track…

Nia Archives has launched a new record label, Up Ya Archives, dedicated to showcasing new generation junglism and underground electronic music. The Bradford-born producer marks the label’s inception with single ‘Get Loose’, a collaboration with Bristol-based producer Cheetah. “Get Loose is about getting loose with the gang. It’s us being care free and not caring…

Inspired by a bear, a moose and a wolf, new album Birna is extending the band’s “beautiful broken family” as they tell modern tales through ancient instruments (LouderSound)

The Pale White have shared a new music video for their latest single ‘Final Exit’, taken from their recently released second album ‘The Big Sad’. The Newcastle trio’s new video, directed by Meg Jepson, showcases their hometown through scenes of everyday life. Following frontman Adam Hope through the city streets, it captures local residents in…

Kneecap have responded to controversy surrounding their recent Coachella performances and addressed calls from Sharon Osbourne to revoke their working visas. The Irish hip-hop trio’s sets at the California festival reportedly left organisers “blindsided” due to their political stance, which included pro-Palestine projections and crowd chants. During their first weekend performance, the livestream was cut…

Sleep Token have announced their new single ‘Damocles’, alongside revealing the full tracklist for their forthcoming album ‘Even In Arcadia’. The masked metal band’s latest track marks the third single from their fourth studio album, following previous releases ‘Caramel’ and ‘Emergence’. The group shared a brief instrumental preview of ‘Damocles’ alongside animated artwork through their…

Glastonbury Festival have unveiled the full line-up for their Woodsies area ahead of this summer’s event. Four Tet, Scissor Sisters and Jorja Smith are set to headline the main tent across the weekend, joining previously announced acts including AJ Tracey, St. Vincent, Blossoms, JADE, TV On The Radio and Weezer. New additions to the bill…

Squid have shared details about their new track ‘The Hearth And Circle Round Fire’, offering insight into its creation and inspiration. The song underwent a unique development process, beginning as a punk composition before being transformed into a 15-minute jam session, which was then deconstructed and reassembled. “‘The Hearth And Circle Round Fire’ is a…

Carly Rae Jepsen has been confirmed as the co-writer for the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of ’10 Things I Hate About You’. Producer Mike Bosner has announced that Jepsen will work alongside Ethan Gruska to create the score for the production. The musical’s creative team includes Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang, who are writing the…

The Ivors Academy have announced their 2025 award nominations, recognising 74 individual composers and songwriters across eight categories including Best Album, Best Contemporary Song and Best Song Musically and Lyrically. First-time nominee Lola Young leads with three nominations, while RAYE, Dua Lipa, Laura Marling, Orla Gartland, and Fontaines DC are among the other artists recognised.…

Alt Blk Era had a packed-out Camden Underworld moshing and raving its ass off last night – and you can’t help but feel this is just the start (LouderSound)

Australian proggers Voyager share video for emotive new comeback single Seen Better Days (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Ontario’s Arm’s Length excel through their sheer, unflinching authenticity. The band’s second album, ‘There’s A Whole World Out There’ – arriving 16th May 2025 via Pure Noise Records – doesn’t just continue the raw confessional style that marked their debut; it elevates it into something more nuanced, more accepting, and ultimately…

Loyle Carner has announced a new album titled ‘Hopefully!’ alongside an extensive world tour, sharing double single ‘All I Need/In My Mind’. The British artist’s new record arrives on 20th June via Island EMI, following 2022’s ‘Hugo’, which earned him his second Mercury Prize nomination and second Top Three album. The forthcoming LP explores themes…

Slaughter To Prevail unleash their new studio album Grizzly this summer, and we have a special vinyl variant that you can’t get anywhere else (LouderSound)

Lorde has returned with her first solo release in four years, sharing new single ‘What Was That’. The New Zealand-born artist’s latest track features reflective lyrics about a past relationship, set against minimal instrumentation including a bassline, light percussion and synth elements. The song’s narrative explores themes of nostalgia and personal growth, with Lorde examining…

The Korn frontman will be the guest presenter on a new episode of US TV show Ghost Adventures next week (LouderSound)

Ghost’s mastermind drops some serious hints in a new interview (LouderSound)

When Bon Jovi showcased This House Is Not For Sale at an intimate London show, Classic Rock took a superfan along to watch the action and meet the band (LouderSound)

Jonas Renske didn’t stop writing when the dark Swedish troupe went on hiatus – which made it all the shorter (LouderSound)

Bryan Adams’ Roll With The Punches tour will reach North America in September after a lengthy European run (LouderSound)

spill tab has released new single ‘Hold Me’, the final track to be shared ahead of debut album ‘ANGIE’. The French-Korean songwriter and producer’s new offering is a stripped-back ballad co-produced alongside Wyatt Bernard, Austin Corona, and Will Van Zandt. “‘Hold Me’ was one of those special songs that poured out the day it was…

Manchester duo Super Market have announced their debut EP ‘Shopping List’, set for release via Heist or Hit on 2nd May. The pair have shared new single ‘Ice Cream’, which features jazz-influenced chords and psychedelic vocal effects, ahead of the six-track collection. Speaking about the new track, the duo say: “Take your hands off the…

Brighton trio Bones Ate Arfa have released their new EP ‘Just Bananas’, alongside announcing a series of UK tour dates. The band, comprised of Bones (guitar), 8 (drums), and Arfa (vocals & bass), blend punk energy with alt-rock riffs and melodic vocals. The six-track EP includes songs ‘Mud Lover’, ‘Chew So Easy’, ‘don’t leave me…

We’re starting to think Alex Terrible likes bears… (LouderSound)

“United Kingdom and Ireland – you’ve been patient enough…” (LouderSound)

Jack White, Dropkick Murphys, Alkaline Trio, The Pogues and more also set for Chicago weekender (LouderSound)

Steve Rothery and Tangerine Dream’s Thorsten Quaeschning will release new collaborative album Gentō’ in July (LouderSound)

“Thank you, Roy for all the great work you did for us, and all the fun we had” (LouderSound)

Label: Good As Gold RecordsReleased: 23rd April 2025 Erin LeCount’s debut EP, ‘I Am Digital, I Am Divine’ finds poetry in imperfection, chronicling emotional turbulence through the lens of classical art and computer glitches to create an arresting portrait of modern vulnerability. From her garden shed studio, LeCount has crafted five tracks that ping-pong between meticulous…

The Barbican are set to host a special Warp Records all-day event on 14th June 2025, marking the label’s first dedicated showcase in over a decade. ‘A Warp Happening’ will take place across multiple venues within the Barbican complex, featuring performances from artists across the label’s roster, culminating in a finale at the Barbican Hall.…

Japan’s kawaii metal sensations have pushed their upcoming release back by two weeks (LouderSound)

Now touring with King Crimson offshoot Beat, the Bowie, Shatner and Hancock collaborator has long been confident that the future is secure on the road – which pleases him because he loves it (LouderSound)

Florence Road have released their second single ‘Caterpillar’, produced by Dan Nigro, known for his work with Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan. The Irish four-piece have also shared a lo-fi VHS performance of the track, filmed during their recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts by Ace Torie. The new single follows their debut track ‘Heavy’. The…

Welly have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date, set to take place in October 2025. The run of shows follows the release of their debut album ‘Big In The Suburbs’, which explores life in Britain’s suburban landscapes. The record, written and self-produced by Welly, examines themes of ambition, change, romance, and finding contentment…

Momma have shared a new video for their album title track ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, alongside announcing additional US tour dates for autumn 2025. The Brooklyn-based band’s video, directed by Allegra Weingarten, was filmed in Nevada. “We made this video in Yerington, Nevada, which is a very small town that Etta’s family is from,”…

Label: Shrimptech EnterprisesReleased: 25th April 2025 ‘Man Made of Meat’, the first single from Swedish nonsense-punks Viagra Boys’ fourth album ‘viagr aboys’, includes: a mention of Chandler Bing, frontman Sebastian Murphy burping into the mic, and at least one mention of goblins. So far, so Viagra Boys.  Follow-up single ‘Uno II’ was the first hint that…

Label: Dead OceansReleased: 25th April 2025 Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jensen McRae masterfully balances nostalgic warmth with sharp contemporary observations, and with ‘I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!’, she delivers a record that’s both timeless and perfectly timed. From the first notes of ‘The Rearranger’, she proves herself a storyteller who can turn a microscope…

Label: Transgressive RecordsReleased: 25th April 2025 Seven years after their delightfully unhinged debut, The Moonlandingz have returned with ‘No Rocket Required’, an album that’s equal parts disco swagger and philosophical rambling, delivered with a knowing wink and a shot of something stronger than usual. ‘Some People’s Music’ kicks things off with a gloriously grumpy takedown of…

Music journalist Keith Cameron has written what Manic Street Preachers say is their definitive history (LouderSound)

Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 25th April 2025 It’s a well-known fact that you can’t rush greatness. To be really, truly proud of something means putting a lot of work in, something that Louise Macphail and Kristin McFadden have over the span of their time as Prima Queen come to understand. Their debut record, ‘The Prize’, is…

More than 50 years on since their last studio album, Faces are preparing to return with a new record in 2026 (LouderSound)

Label: Grand JuryReleased: 25th April 2025 It’s been five years since Samia’s debut. ‘The Baby’ introduced her diaristic tunings rife with granular detail and an abundance of dry wit soundtracked by a potent concoction of indie folk. 2023’s ‘Honey’ doubled down on this formula while welcoming a more polished pop sound. But, on her third outing,…

Mike Oldfield’s second album, 1974’s Hergest Ridge, to be reissued on double vinyl and Blu-ray to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary (LouderSound)

Label: End of the Wall RecordingsReleased: 18th April 2025 For the past decade, The Pale White have been synonymous with brooding riffs, moody aesthetics, and a rock ‘n’ roll attitude as relentless as it was familiar. Their early work packed a punch but risked stagnation, their 2021 debut cementing an appealing yet limiting sound. Enter ‘The…

Label: WinspearReleased: 25th April 2025 ‘Planet Popstar’ EP is Wishy playing around. The shoegaze, dream-pop core of their debut album ‘Triple Seven’ shares space with 00s pop, jangling college-rock, and pop-punk on this new project, whilst nonetheless retaining a glitchy yet sunny coherence, even as vocal duties flit back and forth between Kevin Krauter and Nina…

Label: PolydorReleased: 25th April 2025 ‘A Complicated Woman’ feels like a direct follow-up to 2021 sophomore sensation ‘Prioritise Pleasure’, as Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) finds her feet in the world after shaking off the trauma of past relationships. She places empowering war cries (‘Focus is Power’) next to soul-bearing moments of bleak realism (‘I…

Label: Lucky NumberReleased: 25th April 2025 ‘Mortal Primetime’ finds Sunflower Bean at their most assured and adventurous, wielding their instruments like storytellers painting with light and shadow. The New York trio’s latest album crackles with the electricity of a band who’ve grown comfortable in their own skin while refusing to settle into predictability. From the menacing…

Label: Released: 25th April 2025 Heartbreak has rarely sounded so pristine. With his debut album ‘WITHERED’, 19-year-old Houston native dv4d has crafted a collection that traces the lifecycle of love gone wrong, each track another petal falling from an already fragile flower. From DIY Fortnite montage creator to billion-stream sensation (and former Dork cover star, ‘FYI’),…

Nell Mescal has shared her new demo track ‘Thin’ via Atlantic Records, following its debut at intimate acoustic performances across the UK. The track explores themes of body image and self-worth. “Thin is about body image and equating what you look like to what your worth is when it comes to love. It was a…

Bleach Lab have announced their new EP ‘Close To The Flame’, set for release on 18th July, alongside sharing new single ‘Feel Something’. The shoegaze indie-rock outfit’s upcoming EP marks their first self-produced project and introduces new guitarist Louis Takooree. The five-track collection follows their debut album ‘Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness’. “‘Close To…

Gordi has shared new single ‘Cutting Room Floor’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Like Plasticine’. The track, co-produced with Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Snail Mail, Jensen McRae), explores the process of moving beyond relationships tied to past versions of oneself. Originally crafted at Phoenix Central Park in Sydney using a series of instrumental loops, the…

Trivium made two versions of the video for Dying In Your Arms – the first try was so dreadful that it’s only now seeing the light of day (LouderSound)

Léa Sen has shared new single ‘lvl 10 – LOBBY BOY’, the final preview of her debut album ‘LEVELS’, set for release via Partisan Records. The London-based French singer, songwriter and producer’s latest track features gleaming instrumentals while exploring existential themes of choice and control. The single represents the final floor of the conceptual hotel…