Category: Music

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at the Royal Albert Hall has been announced, curated by Robert Smith of The Cure. Taking place from 23rd to 29th March, the series aims to raise funds for young people with cancer through a week of music and comedy performances. Headline acts for the event include Elbow,…

Thanks, but no tanks: history-loving Swedes Sabaton reinvent their stage show for the Legendary tour (LouderSound)

David Byrne has revealed plans to extend his ‘Who Is the Sky?’ tour with additional North American and European dates in 2026. Byrne’s North American tour leg will begin in Vancouver on 4th April and conclude in Baltimore on 17th May. Notable stops include performances at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville and the Coachella…

In 2004, there was some Shady business backstage at America’s most iconic TV show (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Alter Bridge, The Darkness, Tax The Heat and more (LouderSound)

The hard rockers took home the Grammy Award For Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance with their single Love Bites (So Do I) in 2013 (LouderSound)

How drugs, guitars, and a life-changing act of charity brought two of alternative rock’s greatest musicians together (LouderSound)

No one was expecting Ozzy at this show – and what a moment it was when he arrived (LouderSound)

The opening track of 2004’s Ashes Of The Wake helped lift the band from heavy metal underdogs to generation-defining superstars (LouderSound)

The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust shows will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March (LouderSound)

Freed from Cold Chisel, Australian national treasure Jimmy Barnes called in the big guns for his attempted US breakthrough (LouderSound)

After releasing The World Under Unsun, he’s defiantly making himself listen to more records and read more books. He ponders how much change is to come, and how much time he has left for it (LouderSound)

Aussie legend and Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes talks about the six tracks that shaped his life as a musician (LouderSound)

Tetsu Yamauchi replaced Andy Fraser in Free and Ronnie Lane in the Faces (LouderSound)

I Get Off didn’t pull its punches on its subject matter – even if the song had to “devolve” to get there (LouderSound)

Dave Grohl’s eldest daughter Violet shares debut single Thum (LouderSound)

People misinterpreted this song’s meaning for years, but it made it no less poignant (LouderSound)

Even though the original album arrived earlier in 2025, this is a strong offering for diehard fans (LouderSound)

Hailing from Santiago, Chile, the four-piece are flying the flag for South America’s Indigenous Mapuche people (LouderSound)

Ever thought about climbing on part of the stage or sound setup at a gig? Two Metallica fans can tell you why you really shouldn’t (LouderSound)

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine rules out bringing former members back as guests on farewell tour (LouderSound)

There’s a time and a place for beach balls. It has now been firmly established that a Garbage gig is never the place (LouderSound)

A present given to The Cribs’ Ryan Jarmen at the height of his debauchery showed him what happens when you fly too close to the sun (LouderSound)

Finnish prog-doomers’ Swallow The Sun’s self-titled 2024 biography will be available in two special editions (LouderSound)

Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes’ contributions add futurism to the band’s classic mysticism, as heard better than ever in souped-up mixes (LouderSound)

“Everyone was talking about the effect that YouTube has had on their life. They were all really fascinated with each other.” How a song born out of frustration helped Weezer create a GRAMMY-winning portrait of a pivotal moment in Internet history (LouderSound)

Former colleagues recall the life and times of a driven but introverted musician who endured tough challenges to see his lifelong vision achieved – and updated his joke book while he did it (LouderSound)

Canadian star Alanis Morissette will play outdoor summer shows in Cork, Exeter, Woodstock, Lytham, London and Glasgow (LouderSound)

Aerosmith have been the stars of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since 1999 (LouderSound)

The masked metal band have teamed up with Rock N’ Roll Colouring, who’ve previously made colouring books for Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Cannibal Corpse and others (LouderSound)

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler shares his love for one of the most raw, brutal and essential rock bands of the 1990s (LouderSound)

Gretel has returned with a new single, ‘Darkness Be My Friend’, available now via Breadcrumb Records/AWAL. “I wrote ‘Darkness Be My Friend’ the day before we went in to start re-recording my next project the new unfamiliar way – I was scared and didn’t know if I had what it takes. It was dark but…

Dead Dads Club, led by Chilli Jesson, have released ‘Volatile Child’, the latest track from their forthcoming self-titled debut album set for release on 23rd January via Fiction Records. The track depicts a young man at a breaking point in a Paris YMCA room, Chilli explains. “Lost in the noise of grief and isolation, he’s…

Avenged have just dropped their first new song in two years! (LouderSound)

Poppy has unveiled her latest single, ‘Guardian’, offering a glimpse into her upcoming album ‘Empty Hands’. Set to release in January next year via Sumerian Records, the full-length follows her recent collaboration with Knocked Loose, ‘Suffocate’, which was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Poppy’s upcoming album ‘Empty Hands’ will be…

Cool new proggy sounds from Earthside, Hällas, Jagged City and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Sam Fender has unveiled a deluxe edition of his Mercury Prize-winning album ‘People Watching’. The deluxe release not only showcases tracks from Fender’s earlier ‘Me and The Dog’ EP but also introduces new songs, including ‘Talk To You (feat. Elton John)’ and ‘Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean)’. These tracks are available for the first…

JADE has released ‘Church’, a track from the deluxe edition of her debut album, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE’. The deluxe album, available now, includes eight additional songs, featuring seven new tracks such as ‘Church’ and ‘This Is What We Dance For’. It also includes JADE’s rendition of Madonna’s ‘Frozen’. Billy King directed and co-wrote…

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Faith No More’s Bill Gould looks back on the making of We Care A Lot, his band’s thrillingly unhinged debut album, now celebrating its 40th birthday (LouderSound)

Guns N’ Roses, Poppy and Alter Bridge are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Audrey Hobert has released a new self-directed video for her song ‘Sex and the City’. The video, featuring actor Will Price, follows her previous videos for tracks like ‘Sue Me’, ‘Bowling Alley’ and ‘Thirst Trap’, as well as her debut album ‘Who’s the Clown?’. Her Staircase to Stardom headline tour has just kicked off, and…

Swedish hardcore punk legends Refused are set to conclude their final tour with a live-streamed performance from Umeå. The band’s last show will be accessible to fans worldwide on 21st December, facilitated by Kiswe. In addition to their final show, Refused are launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new documentary titled ‘Exit to End’.…

Water From Your Eyes have released ‘It’s Beautiful’, an EP that brings new versions of three tracks from their album ‘It’s a Beautiful Place’. The EP, now available digitally, features reworked versions of ‘Born 2’, ‘Nights in Armor’, and ‘Playing Classics’. Guitarist and producer Nate Amos has reimagined these tracks. He explains: “The new versions…

Goodbye, a new indie/dream-pop band from Brighton, have released their debut single ‘Meat’. The track was recorded at Unwound studios with Morgan Fraser-Jones and explores themes of objectification, says lead vocalist Megan Wheeler. “‘Meat’ sort of touches on the idea that some men see women as lustful objects rather than human beings, ogling them as…

Neal Morse Band will release a new concept album, L.I.F.T., in February (LouderSound)

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have unveiled their nominees for the Critics’ Choice award, supported by BBC Radio 1. Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, and SIENNA SPIRO are the artists in the running, with the winner set to be revealed in January. The announcement was made on Radio 1’s New Music Show hosted by Jack…

Prostitute have announced their signing to Mute Records, along with details of their debut album ‘Attempted Martyr’. The album will be available on a limited Arabic edition Lebanese sunburst vinyl through Dinked, and a red vinyl edition, on 13th March 2026. The band, hailing from Dearborn, Michigan, have also revealed plans for a European and…

SLAG are set to embark on their debut UK headline tour next year. The Brighton-based band, formed in 2023 and newly signed to Big Scary Monsters, have recently played at festivals such as FIRST FIFTY (on Dork’s stage, y’know) and Live At Leeds. The tour will consist of 10 dates across the UK, beginning in…

Pilar Victoria has dropped an acoustic version of her single ‘Bloomed In Snow’. The Argentine-American artist, known for her atmospheric sound, offers a seasonal reimagining of the track, produced with Grammy winner Happy Perez. Pilar Victoria comments, “I wanted to do a more stripped back and raw version of the song, as I think you…

Rosie Carney has announced her fourth studio album ‘Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here‘, set for release on 27th February via cool0nline. The album, co-produced and co-written with Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and Ed Thomas, includes contributions from Jonathan Gilmore, known for his work with Beabadoobee and Biffy Clyro. Alongside the announcement, Carney has released…

Kid Kapichi have released a new single, ‘Rabbit Hole’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Fearless Nature’. Frontman Jack Wilson describes the track as exploring late-night existential thoughts, reflecting on growing up and the passage of time. He says, “‘Rabbit Hole’ is about lying awake at night, wondering why we’re here and what any of this…

Chloe Moriondo has released ‘(my world is an) oyster’, the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ‘oyster’. This expanded version includes five new tracks, including the single ‘teeth’. The deluxe edition also features ‘girls with gills’, a collaboration with hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao, and a new version of the title track ‘oyster’, featuring…

Divorce have unveiled a new rendition of their track ‘Antarctica’, now featuring Marcus Mumford. Originally from their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’, released on Gravity / Capitol earlier this year, this version came to be after Divorce’s tour with Mumford & Sons in the US. Tiger Cohen-Towell, co-vocalist and bassist, comments: “Meeting and playing shows…

ROSALÍA has unveiled her largest headlining tour to date, the LUX TOUR 2026, which spans 42 shows across 17 countries. The tour will commence on 16th March in Lyon, France at the LDLC Arena, with performances planned across Europe, North America, South America, and more. It will conclude on 3rd September in San Juan, Puerto…

Label: Chaos / PolydorReleased: 5th December 2025 Confidence Man never need an excuse to start a party. Partying and the life-affirming DNA of club culture, along with the intoxicating call of the dance floor, is the driving spirit of the band, best exemplified through their Active Scenes club nights. As the all-encompassing, genre-expansive world of Confidence…

Soundgarden and Screaming Trees alumni resurrect cult Seattle rockers Truly (LouderSound)

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

Despised Icon are largely credited as being one of deathcore’s first bands, but according to them, the genre’s roots go even deeper (LouderSound)

In 2003, Cave In embraced mainstream attention and wrote Anchor. Unfortunately, their stint in the big time would be short-lived. (LouderSound)

Playing their biggest headline concert while backed up by dancers and a violinist, the rising prog metal band meld Persian folk and themes with full-throttle riffage (LouderSound)

Tangerine recorded their new live version of their classic 1974 album Phaedra at London’s Barbican in October 2024 (LouderSound)

The new Sheepdogs album will be followed by tour dates in Canada, Europe and the UK (LouderSound)

There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area” (LouderSound)

500-page exploration includes input from its subject along with new interviews with music and business colleagues, and an ex (LouderSound)

Celebrating its 40thanniversary, Freddie’s solo debut remains flawed but sporadically glorious. (LouderSound)

Also in our unmissable end-of-year issue: The Darkness, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Jethro Tull, Alice Cooper,Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and more (LouderSound)

The story of Tom Petty’s classic Wildflowers, an album full of sadness, humour and hope (LouderSound)

“It opens up a whole new visual palette for us to be creative.” (LouderSound)

Nothin’ and Atlas are both available on streaming platforms now (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

The “experimental”, “melodic” album was recorded in 2008 and has been delayed again and again and again over the last seven years (LouderSound)

Are all these gimmicky bands a good thing for the genre, or has it all gone a bit too far? (LouderSound)

Melbourne quartet The Belair Lip Bombs have had quite the few months. Their second album, ‘Again’, broke them into a new echelon, out of the Aussie shoegaze scene and into a globally exciting rock prospect. Tonight, they play a sold-out show at London’s Scala – their biggest headliner yet, and at a venue befitting their…

2025 has been so big for CMAT that it’s become a cliché to even mention her rocketing career. From selling out Ally Pally in about two minutes flat to opening the main stage of Glastonbury, all signs point to a megastar in the making. Before that Ally Pally show next year, though, there’s the small…

Thanks to its venomous lyrics and hard, screeching riff, Welcome Home became a Platinum-selling breakthrough moment (LouderSound)

Wolf Alice’s ambitions for their first arena tour were pretty straightforward. “We want to put on a show,” Ellie Rowsell told Dork earlier this year. “We also want to remember to have fun with it.” True to their word, the first of two homecoming shows at London’s O2 arena is so much more than a…

With one song, they suddenly found themselves at the front of a music scene they truly hated (LouderSound)

Butler has penned a moving tribute to the late Prince Of Darkness, who died in July (LouderSound)

Brit-loving Canadians The Commoners have just kicked off their UK tour (LouderSound)

He developed his own form of expression at 9 years old, taught himself to compose music at 11, and hated the Summer Of Love, drugs and lack of effort. Here’s why there’s no such thing as an ex-Zappa fan (LouderSound)

How Scorpions went from being called ‘the worst German import since the V2 bomb’ to much-loved rock royalty (LouderSound)

Cropper was co-founder of Stax’s legendary house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s (LouderSound)

Listen to the 25-year-old If I Could Fly now (LouderSound)

Listen to Merry Xmas Everybody as you’ve never heard it before (LouderSound)

David Byrne is a man who has it all. ‘All’ in this case being an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and several platinum albums with Talking Heads, the band he first emerged from. That’s not to mention a stellar solo career in the decades since then, which has resulted in (deep…

Alabama Shakes have announced two additional UK dates for their live return next summer. The band are set to perform at Leeds’ Millennium Square and The Mount At Wasing in July 2026. These dates come alongside their previously announced show at London’s Alexandra Palace on 3rd July. Tickets for the Leeds and Wasing performances will…

Jamie xx has unveiled his remix of Robyn’s new track ‘Dopamine’. This release follows Robyn’s recent return to music, marking her first new material in seven years and the first through her new label, Young. “I had a blast making this remix, the original song is so great it was mega fun to get to…

In an incredibly male-dominated scene, Hayley Williams found solace in a certain rock and roll legend whilst out on Warped Tour (LouderSound)

Deer Shed Festival have unveiled the first lineup of artists and comedians set to perform at their 2026 edition, following the success of this year’s 15th anniversary celebration. Headlining the music bill are Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything, and Say She She. The comedy lineup will be led by Stewart Lee and Adam Buxton. Other special…

Dork’s New Year, New Music blowout is back. Here Comes Your Jan returns to London’s iconic 100 Club for two nights on 29th and 30th January 2026, bringing a fresh stack of buzzy new names. Following last year’s inaugural edition, we’re once again shaking off the January blues with a line-up built for discovery. 2025’s…

From recording with Van Halen to touring with Metallica, Wolfgang Van Halen has worked hard at standing on his own two feet (LouderSound)

The Molotovs are set to perform a special Christmas show at Bush Hall in London on Thursday 11th December, in aid of the Music Venue Trust. This event aims to support grassroots music venues, with all profits directed towards the cause. Reflecting on their upcoming performance, Matt Cartlidge said, “We can’t wait to get back…

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026, with the event scheduled to take place from 11th to 14th June on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival will feature headline performances from Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan, among others. This year’s festival promises a range…

East London’s Vegas Water Taxi have introduced their latest single ‘Brat Summer’, part of their upcoming EP ‘First Time Listener’. This release will coincide with the launch of their new LP ‘Long Time Caller, First Time Listener’, both available on 6th February via PNKSLM Recordings. ‘Brat Summer’, the final song crafted for the EP, closes…

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Wet Leg have released a new video for their track ‘pokemon’, following their three Grammy nominations for new album ‘moisturizer’. The video, directed by Elliott Arndt of Faux Real, features Alice Longyu Gao in a surreal storyline involving a relationship with a giant egg. Wet Leg, consisting of Rhian Teasdale, Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand, Henry…

A generation-defining band, taking its absolutely final bow, live and direct to your living room (LouderSound)

As AI continues to be an incredibly hot topic, an example of it hitting the world of metalcore has posed even more questions (LouderSound)

As Tommy Lee of Motley Crue once put it, Closer is “the ultimate **** song” – but it certainly wasn’t written that way (LouderSound)

Norwegian proggers Gazpacho released their latest album, Magic 8-Ball, in October (LouderSound)

Jack has continued to share the life lessons his Dad taught him during his appearance on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! (LouderSound)

They may be known for soundscapes and atmospheres, but when the moment took them, they cranked it up to 11 – sometimes reflecting the darkness and tension between the members (LouderSound)

Band members, friends and associates tell the story of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LouderSound)

Stick-collecting Canadian who preferred Motorhead to Marillion says Captain Beefheart didn’t know he was nuts, the Interstellar soundtrack floored him, and the Wildhearts are prog (LouderSound)

Test your knowledge of Sheffield steel (LouderSound)

Jam band veterans Phish return to Las Vegas after making their Sphere debut in 2024 (LouderSound)

The new additions join Saxon, The Temperance Movement, The Wildhearts, Danko Jones and more at next year’s festival in Kent (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

There are artists who have cult followings, and then there is 2hollis. The underground rapper-slash-producer has been quietly gaining traction since he started self-releasing albums in 2022, but since inking a deal with Interscope and dropping his major label debut ‘star’ this year, he’s gone stratospheric. At the end of a year that’s been undoubtedly…

Brat Summer never ends when you’re a brat punk (LouderSound)

The future Vended frontman thought his father looked like a cross between a goldfish and a potato (LouderSound)

The big sales event of the year has wrapped up, but there’s still dozens of top discounts available – but you’ll have to be quick to get them (LouderSound)

Mixing extreme metal, Visual Kei and a lot of attitude, Deviloof might just be your new favourite band (LouderSound)

Durable folk rockers Fairport Convention will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary in 2027 (LouderSound)

A new alliance named TOGETHER has been launched, bringing together more than 50 civil society organisations and leading figures from the entertainment industry to unite against the far right. The announcement was made today with notable supporters including Sir Lenny Henry, Paloma Faith, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Christopher Eccleston among those lending their voices to the…

Manchester-based electronic/pop duo samxemma have unveiled their latest single ‘Me forever :(‘, available now via September Recordings. This release follows their previous single ‘YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU’ and their summer EP ‘HOT PEOPLE MAKE HOT MUSIC’. The song explores themes of digital melancholia and modern social paralysis. Emma explains, “‘Me forever :(‘ is the…

Sekou has announced the In A World We Don’t Belong 2026 UK & EU Tour. The tour will commence on 9th April 2026, featuring performances in major cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, Birmingham, and Manchester, before concluding at London’s Earth Theatre. This announcement follows Sekou’s sold-out headline performance at London’s Bush Hall, and coincides with…

Peaches has revealed her first album in over ten years, ‘No Lube So Rude’, which is set for release on 20th February under the independent label Kill Rock Stars. The announcement accompanies the release of the album’s second single, ‘Fuck Your Face’, which follows ‘Not In Your Mouth None of Your Business’, which was recently…

Utopia Strong member and DJ on his collection of over 2,000 records, most of which aren’t big names, and suggests a few to add to your own (LouderSound)

Flow Festival in Helsinki, Finland, has unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform at its 21st edition. Scheduled to take place from 14th to 16th August 2026, the festival will once again be held at the iconic Suvilahti Power Plant. The initial lineup includes Florence + the Machine, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, Clipse, Nick…

When it was revealed that one of Slipknot’s most beloved members had a new project on the go, no one could have predicted how it’d end up sounding (LouderSound)

Just as UFO seemed poised to take the next step up, their ace-card guitarist Michael Schenker quit. Sotook off to the Caribbean and recorded No Place To Run without him (LouderSound)

Cardiacs are easy to hate, with music that’s unfathomable at times, but for fans of the weird and wonderful there’s nothing else like them (LouderSound)

The Blue Nowhere is their first after Dustie Waring’s acrimonious departure, and the remaining quartet say the process was business as usual (LouderSound)

The clue is in the cowboy hat (LouderSound)

The diss merch is only available for 48 hours (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

No, you’re not seeing things – the Cascho IPX7-rated waterproof wireless speaker is down a massive $167 for Cyber Monday (LouderSound)

Low cost doesn’t have to mean poor audio quality – and Sevenoaks are currently offering their lowest ever price on a great turntable (LouderSound)

Let the Hand Of Fate guide you to the deluxe box set of Stones’ classic Black And Blue – the band’s first to feature Ronnie Wood (LouderSound)

David Gilmour’s 4LP edition of Live At Pompeii is on sale for Cyber Monday – and it’s packed with solo tracks and Pink Floyd classics (LouderSound)

Attention lovers of tender bangers and emotionally specific choruses. Matilda Mann will headline a special Dork’s Night Out’ on 5th February at St. Matthias Church in London, presented by Dork & CloseUp. Yes, an actual church. A high-ceilinged, candle-in-the-brain kind of setting for songs that sound like they’ve been waiting for a room like this.…

50% off an annual Paramount+ subscription works out at less than £3 a month – enjoy unmissable music documentaries, classic movies & TV shows, festive family favourites & more (LouderSound)

The French behemoths brought their song Flying Whales to new dimensions when they played at Accor Arena on Sunday (LouderSound)

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Ghost and The Smiths: these incredible albums are all on sale with Walmart (LouderSound)

Sound the klaxons, alert the group chats, and prepare your stan accounts for battle. The nominations for the 2025 Dork Readers’ Poll – the single most important, scientifically rigorous cultural barometer on earth – are officially in. After our open submissions period – during which you, Dear Reader, proved once again that democracy is only as stable…

Amy Lee and co. will return in September and October (LouderSound)

The Sony Walkman was my first portable music player back in the day – and it warms my heart to see it still going strong as an MP3 player – save on a trio of MP3 players (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Lemon Twigs, Elles Bailey, Black Eyed Sons and more (LouderSound)

First time on vinyl for 2005’s live take on a bona fide prog classic (LouderSound)

Rivers, who co-founded the nu metal band with Fred Durst and John Otto in 1994, died last month at the age of 48 (LouderSound)

Self Esteem is set to headline On The Mount at Wasing, joining a line-up that includes MIKA and Pixies. On The Mount at Wasing is situated on the Wasing Estate, near Reading. The venue, The Mount, offers a natural enclave with its woodland trails and wildflower-adorned amphitheatre. Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem,…

From Blood Vulture’s gothic-sludge to mysterious masked black metallers Wrath Of Logarius, horrorcore heroes Ward XVI and philosophy-inspired deathcore brutes Thus Spoke Zarathustra, these are the bands you need to hear in December 2025 (LouderSound)

The initial line-up for the Reading & Leeds 2026 has been revealed, featuring six major headliners set to perform over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The bill toppers include Charli xcx, Dave, RAYE, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status. This marks the first time in 25 years that the festival will…

Hannah Grae has released a new music video for her track ‘Bitch’. This release – co-written with Hunter West and produced by Dylan Bauld – marks the 23-year-old alt-pop artist from Port Talbot’s first as an independent artist. “Writing ‘Bitch’ felt like the start of something new for me. For the first time I could…

Fatboy Slim is set to headline the iconic Scenic Stage at Dreamland Margate on 28th August 2026. In 2025, Cook marked 40 years in the music industry with the release of an illustrated book, ‘It Ain’t Over Till the Fatboy Sings’. Reflecting on his career, Cook remarked, “This year I’ll have been in showbiz for…

Becky Hill is set to headline the Eden Sessions next year, performing in front of the iconic Biomes on 20th June 2026. Her debut at the Cornwall venue, she joins a festival bill that includes Pixies, Bowling For Soup, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Bastille and The Maccabees for the Eden Project’s 25th-anniversary celebrations.…

Sparks are set to headline a major open-air concert as part of the Live At Chelsea series, returning to the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2026 after a four-year hiatus. The performance is scheduled for Friday, 12th June, with the gig series in support the ongoing care of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Live At Chelsea series…

Jimmy Eat World are set to return to the UK for three headline shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Bleed American’. The performances will commence on the 14th August at The Piece Hall in Halifax, followed by a show at Cardiff Castle on the 15th August, and culminating in their largest UK headline…

Opeth celebrate a year of The Last Will And Testament with new animated video for §3 (LouderSound)

No filler or flab on one of the most obscenely thrilling moments in all of recorded metal history (LouderSound)

With assistance from Steven Wilson, band leader Andy Glass delivers a remix that even he can finally enjoy (LouderSound)

Attacking punks, getting stuck on a disco label, fighting the New Romantic tag: Steve Jansen recalls how the schoolmates’ natural sense of rebellion became unique music before egos got in the way, and the flukes that made them big in actual Japan (LouderSound)

An interview with the author of Ozzy & Me, a book that offers rare insights into Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne away from the spotlight (LouderSound)

Oh no! Toyah is trapped in a birdcage! (LouderSound)

Amazon are offering savings on the Philips TAM3205M2 Micro Music HiFi System and the Philips Bluetooth Stereo System for Home (LouderSound)

There’s money off both the vinyl and CD editions of the 2025 album that saw Alice reunite with the surviving members of the original Cooper band (LouderSound)

Chicago’s Fall Out Boy were playing to one person a night – and then MTV happened (LouderSound)

He only wanted a harmless distraction from No-Man – but when the debut album sold 30 times its original pressing run, he had to take things more seriously (LouderSound)

The late, great Phil Lynott and his band inspired many modern metal icons (LouderSound)

It even got the South Park seal of approval (LouderSound)

The story of what happened when Vedder joined his bandmates and Young at the tailend of the sessions for Mirror Ball (LouderSound)

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier hurt his hand on eve of tour and has called on old friend Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to help out (LouderSound)

Motley Crue man Nikki Sixx is 66 – and he’s not a fan of “artists that are still trying to act 25 and they’re 65” (LouderSound)

Black Sabbath for Black Friday – that’s none more black! (LouderSound)

Way before Velvet Revolver, Slash’s Snakepit were the GN’R guitarist’s first extra-curricular band (LouderSound)

Looking to build out your record collection? Amazon are offering a three-vinyl-for-£66 deal on some all-timers (LouderSound)

The ’74 Jailbreak EP was a reminder of what AC/DC sounded like at their rawest (LouderSound)

Looking for a lightweight, easy to use and understand turntable? Sony have you covered with the PS-LX310BT (LouderSound)

The two-speed record player has been heavily discounted for Black Friday in two colour schemes – get in quick! (LouderSound)

Armored Saint should have been bigger than they were – but they produced a classic in Last Train Home (LouderSound)

There were bigger and more famous British blues musicians, but few were as influential as the late Alexis Korner (LouderSound)

It featured not one but two astounding guitar solos (LouderSound)

The LA quartet’s fourth record Renegades was meant to be a celebration, only for Zack de la Rocha to leave the band before it was even released (LouderSound)

Complicated Cradle of Filth falling out is exposed in legal papers (LouderSound)

Metallica frontman is fuelled by the passion and energy of the fans (LouderSound)

From Guns N’ Roses legendary debut to Bring Me The Horizon, Motorhead, Type O Negative and more, you need to check out these brilliant deals (LouderSound)

With up to 65% off select styles for Black Friday, there’s never been a better time to go Converse crazy (LouderSound)

The Super deluxe edition of Use Your Illusion I and II is on sale in both its vinyl box set and CD edition for Black Friday (LouderSound)

SikTh continue to show why they are such a pivotal piece in the progressive metal puzzle (LouderSound)

Serving as My Chemical Romance’s last song for nearly a decade, Fake Your Death remains a fascinating insight into saying goodbye to something that you love more than life itself (LouderSound)

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Hayley Williams is making it loud and clear; her shows are for everyone (LouderSound)

Heidi Curtis is stepping into the limelight — and honestly, it’s about time. Since the age of 16 she’s been writing and performing songs in her North Shields home, and 8 years later is ready to finally start sharing them with the world. After honing her craft through major support tours in arenas across the…

Mega new prog to hear from Jaime, N2O, The Chemistry Set, Massimo Pieretti and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY If being in a band is like a video game, South Arcade are already speeding through the boss levels. Their 2025 has been an energy drink-fueled blur of headline shows, main stage upgrades, and a brand new EP that feels like a high-score screen made out of loud guitars, Y2K-era chaos,…

Listen to some fresh noises from Alissa, Sylosis, Girlschool and more, then vote for your favourite (LouderSound)

My speaker is no longer fit for purpose. It’s time for an upgrade, and this Sonos sale is seriously tempting me (LouderSound)

FOCUS Wales has announced the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition. The names include Idlewild, shame, Fat Dog, Deerhoof, PISS, The Moonlandingz, Moonchild Sanelly, Gwenno, Bill Ryder-Jones and CLT DRP. Co-founder and Head of Music Andy Jones stated, “There’s much more to come, but this first announcement already reflects the spirit of the…

Cross The Tracks has announced a new wave of acts for its next lineup. Among those confirmed is South London singer and songwriter Joy Crookes, who’s not long released her latest album, ‘Juniper’. Also joining the lineup is Australian soul artist DON WEST, funk group WAR and London-based producer BexBlu. These artists join previously announced…

Rock en Seine have unveiled the first wave of artists for their 2026 edition, adding 14 new acts to the lineup. The festival, set to take place from 26th to 30th August 2026 at the domaine national de Saint-Cloud, will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Cure.…

Shambala Festival is gearing up for 2026 with a dynamic line-up, headlined by punk-grime duo Bob Vylan. Joining them will be reggae artist Hollie Cook, jazz innovator Emma-Jean Thackray, and psych rock group Goat, among others. In addition to musical acts, the festival will feature speakers and non-music performances, including MP and activist Zarah Sultana.…

Reading-based trio doops have released their debut full-length album, ‘The Space Between’. The album, recorded with engineer Spencer Withey at Brighton’s Farm Road Studios, showcases the band’s DIY approach. “In crafting these ten tracks, the band also learned to mix and master – striving to capture the full spectrum of doops’ distinctive soundscape and, in…

Feel like the Big Cheese this Black Friday with awesome discounts on the Nixon x Nirvana watch range – plus 25% off site-wide (LouderSound)

The price of 6 months of Apple TV has been chomped down by 53% in the US and 50% in the UK – but you’ll have to be quick (LouderSound)

Download Festival are continuing to bridge gaps between cultures in more brilliant and bonkers ways (LouderSound)

Yellow Days, the British singer, songwriter, and producer, is set to embark on a UK and Europe tour in 2026 to support his forthcoming album ‘Rock And A Hard Place’. The album is due to be released on 13th February via Independent Co., and the tour will commence in Ghent, Belgium at Wintercircus on 22nd…

flowerovlove has unveiled her debut holiday track ‘wishlist’, released through Capitol Records. She collaborated on the track with PomPom and songwriter Skyler Stonestreet, following their previous work together on ‘shady’. Accompanying the release is a video directed by her brother Wilfred Cisse, in which she travels to the North Pole to meet Mrs. Claus.

“The hope is that you subvert people’s expectations,” grins Joe Keery a few hours before surprise-releasing ‘The Crux Deluxe’. Rather than a handful of bonus songs thrown onto streaming to try and grab a little more of the spotlight, the 12-track companion album to Djo’s recently released third album, ‘The Crux’, is a thoughtful, mischievous expansion…

The legendary singer discusses how the controversy surrounding his departure from The Beast coloured fans’ thoughts on his 1994 solo album, Tears Of The Dragon (LouderSound)

Arthur Hill is set to perform his biggest headline show to date with a special night at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 14th March 2026. This announcement follows a busy summer for Arthur, who performed at several major festivals including Boardmasters, Live At Leeds, Latitude, Neighbourhood Weekender, TRNSMT, Electric Picnic, and the Isle of Wight…

Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced a collaborative effort to stage Trans Mission, a concert in support of the trans community. Scheduled to take place at OVO Arena Wembley on 11th March 2026, the event aims to raise funds for the Good Law Project and Not A Phase, a trans-led charity. The lineup includes…

JADE has announced the release of a deluxe edition of her debut album, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE’. Due 5th December, this new edition will include eight additional songs, featuring seven new tracks such as ‘Church’ and ‘This Is What We Dance For’, alongside her cover of Madonna’s ‘Frozen’. The original album saw JADE collaborate…

Inhaler have released their cover of Kavinsky’s ‘Nightcall’. The track was recorded during the band’s visit to Australia in June for Triple J’s Like A Version segment. Now, it will also feature as a b-side to the limited edition ‘Hole In The Ground’ 7” available from 12th December via Polydor Records. Frontman Elijah Hewson shared…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY ELIZA is an artist with a rich pop heritage. Formerly a frothy and upbeat capital P Pop star as Eliza Doolittle back in the pre-streaming pop era of 2010, she has since embarked on an even more creatively fulfilling career as ELIZA. Now, she’s making seductive and groove-based alternative R&B music…

UK prog rockers Solstice will release new live album and film, Clann: The Stables Gathering, in April (LouderSound)

Inspired by James Hetfield’s isolated upbringing (and a little bit of Chris Isaak), Metallica made an honest, inverted ballad and kicked off a 27-year-long series (LouderSound)

Kris Barras’s new group is informed by his time in the all-star Supersonic Blues Machine (LouderSound)

The era-defining 1985 album that made stars of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith returns in extended format with Steven Wilson remixes (LouderSound)

Creeper’s new album is a rich, lascivious feast of vampires and rock’n’roll theatre, Jim Steinman-style. But the real Creeper story starts with shoestring punk gigs, DIY video shoots and community spirit (LouderSound)

A set of classics is ideal for an anniversary release, which also celebrates the return of Mike Portnoy (LouderSound)

Looking at picking up a new TV & film or music streaming subscription on Black Friday? I’ve been through a bunch of the available deals and ranked my top 10 (LouderSound)

Anyone who grew up with nu metal has a very different idea of what the letters A, D, I, D, A and S mean (LouderSound)

This Beatles box set contains 191 tracks and features demos, live cuts & studio outtakes – and don’t forget you can still get 61% off a Disney+ subscription (LouderSound)

When it comes to inner-city music festivals, there’s an unspoken secret set that comes to define every one of them. For all the dashing between shows and jaw-dropping moments where a new band comes and captures something deeper in your gut, that secret trick up its sleeve decides just how brilliant a time you’re having:…

Ozzy stepped away from Sabbath in late ’77, only to rejoin the following year. This recording of War Pigs and Junior’s Eyes is the only video of the band playing with their temporary replacement. (LouderSound)

This could have been incredible, but it was an absolute flop (LouderSound)

After being dumped from Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne needed a big comeback. And boy did he find it (LouderSound)

Built on a Sabbath template with lashings of Motörhead and Alice Cooper, Margarita Witch Cult also admit to being influenced by Desmond Child (LouderSound)

Stephen Rea’s 40-year friendship with the Osbourne family began at Rock In Rio in 1985 – and he tells the story in a new book (LouderSound)

So many musicians, so many records… which one is your choice for greatest of all time? (LouderSound)

Annie-Dog has unveiled her latest single ‘My Honey’, released via AWAL. This new track has been written, recorded, produced, and mixed by Annie-Dog herself, following on from a pair of EPs. It also arrives with news of her debut headline show at Dublin’s Whelan’s venue set for late January. The dates read: NOVEMBER26 IMRO Other…

GIRLBAND! have announced a series of live performances, featuring both a headline tour for Independent Venue Week and a support slot for Kids In Glass Houses. The band are scheduled to perform five headline shows as part of Independent Venue Week early next year. Additionally, GIRLBAND! will join Kids In Glass Houses for five dates…

At a pivotal moment in their career, a certain song took Linkin Park into a whole new world in more ways than one (LouderSound)

Radio Free Alice have released their latest track, ‘Rule 31’, coinciding with the conclusion of their UK and Ireland tour, which wraps up with a sold-out performance at London’s Scala (Wednesday, 26th November). The Naarm/Melbourne-based band have also announced plans to join Geese on their sold-out February tour of Australia, which includes stops in Sydney,…

Stella Donnelly has unveiled the music video for ‘Standing Ovation’, a track from her latest album ‘Love and Fortune’. The video, created in collaboration with her friend and bandmate Jack Gaby, showcases a lighthearted approach. Donnelly commented, “Jack Gaby and I had so much fun shooting this video clip, he went crazy with the special…

“We can’t wait to see you all” Skunk Anansie, Joan Jett, Interpol & more have been announced as the supports for My Chemical Romance’s shows in the UK and Europe next Summer (LouderSound)

You might not be surprised to find that Lemmy faced his own mortality with the kind of no-nonsense attitude that defined his life (LouderSound)

The story of UK prog rockers Touchstone’s fourth and most recent studio album, 2013’s rocking Oceans Of Time (LouderSound)

They were always known for genre-hopping. But their exploration the Age of Aquarius’ disintegration via obscure tracks from the era was something else again (LouderSound)

Whether you’re looking at getting the party started or intending on upsetting your relatives, these Christmas jumper deals should do the trick (LouderSound)

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ArcTanGent Festival is set to return in next year, taking place from 19th to 22nd August, and has announced its main stage headliners along with a host of other acts. The festival will feature Primus, Chelsea Wolfe and Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas – performing ‘Mariner’ in full – as the main stage headliners.…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Sex Mask are having sangrias in a “shitty airport bar” right now, which feels like the correct setting for a band whose whole thing is part feral charisma, part laser-cut focus. The Melbourne trio – vocalist/lyricist Wry Gray, drummer/producer Vicente “Vinnie” Moncada, and guitarist/synth player Kaya Martin – are on a…

Manchester’s punk outfit Witch Fever have announced a new UK and European headline tour set for 2026, including performances in London on 19th March and Manchester on 27th March. This announcement follows their recent stint as special guests on a 41-date UK and European arena tour with Volbeat, and the release of their second album…

Way Out West are set to return to Slottsskogen Park in Gothenburg from 13th to 15th August 2026. The festival, now in its eighteenth year, has added several new acts for 2026, including Zara Larsson, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Moby, sombr, The xx, Four Tet, Dijon, Anna von Hausswolff and Oklou. These…

When Slayer began to dabble with contemporary influences in the 90s, it didn’t end well for them (LouderSound)

Big Special have released a new single titled ‘DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)’. The single follows last month’s release of ‘PLAINTIVE NATIVE’ and their surprise second album ‘NATIONAL AVERAGE.’ dropped in July. Recently, Big Special also collaborated with Sleaford Mods on ‘The Good Life’, featuring Gwendoline Christie in its video.…

Restored and remastered, The Beatles: Anthology is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ – and you can save $95 on an sub with Hulu right now (LouderSound)

A truly legendary band are going to be joined by a modern titan and one of the best heavy bands of this century in Bristol next Summer (LouderSound)

Quartet with connections to Yes, 10cc, Kate Bush, The Police and many others took five years to agree their debut album was ready to release (LouderSound)

After almost two decades, The Lemonheads have returned with a new album, Love Chant (LouderSound)

AC/DC’s last album with Bon faces off against their first with Brian (LouderSound)

AC/DC landed in the US four days after the release of Let There Be Rock, primed for their first North American tour. Nobody knew who they were (LouderSound)

First with Ozzy Osbourne and later with his own bands, Zakk Wylde has established himself as a formidable guitarist – and these are his best albums (LouderSound)

Megadeth’s farewell plans now include a 12-date tour of Canada with fellow thrash metal titans (LouderSound)

Justin and Dan Hawkins of The Darkness performed Christmas songs and some of their hits at London train station (LouderSound)

One day. Countless bands. One incredible city. Live At Leeds has a reputation for a reason. A glorious cocktail of the exciting and the new, the festival has become synonymous with being there right at the start for the artists who have gone on to become globe-conquerers and beloved favourites. It’s what they do best,…

From a traumatic break-up, Coheed’s frontman gained the inspiration to write a Platinum-selling breakthrough single (LouderSound)

This is a special debut from a special new force in extreme metal (LouderSound)

Latest box set spans 2002 to 2015 in style containing 10 discs and a hardback book (LouderSound)

Paint By Numbers has unveiled its full line-up ahead of the festival’s debut next month. Bristol-based quartet Grandmas House lead the additions, as well as Vona Vella, Déjà Vega and Tooth. The line-up is rounded off by previously-announced headliners porij, along with Bloodworm, My First Time, Just For Fun, Sandhouse, Marvin’s Revenge and M/X. The…

Alt singer-songwriter Harpy tells us exactly what she wants via throbbing dark electro and writhing industrial metal. Subtle, this ain’t (LouderSound)

Thrash’s Big 4 has been settled for decades, but what if we push it out to the whole genre? Who gets in? (LouderSound)

If you want to have all your favourite streaming channels in one portable place along with dozens of free-to-watch channels, this is the deal you’ve been looking for (LouderSound)

Inspired by the time Metallica’s gear was pinched, Fade To Black threw the metal scene into an uproar – but the band had the last laugh (LouderSound)

Jamie Woon is set to embark on his first full tour in a decade, announcing dates across the UK and Europe for April 2026. This tour follows his recent sold-out performance at Union Chapel, and is in support of his new album, ‘3, 10, Why, When’, released on his own label, Also Can. Jamie reflects…

Sugababes are set to headline the Labyrinth Open Air festival, held at the 17th-century Tofte Manor on 5th July 2026. This announcement reveals what is currently their only UK show for the year. Tickets will be available for pre-sale from Friday 28th November at 10am, with remaining tickets going on general sale from Monday 1st…

Waterparks are set to embark on a headline tour across the UK and Europe in March next year. The pop-rock band – consisting of Awsten Knight, Otto Wood, and Geoff Wigington – have revealed plans for their The Prowler tour, following the release of their latest single, ‘ANY MINUTE NOW’. The tour will kick off…

Tramlines Festival has announced its line-up for 2026, set to take place at Hillsborough Park from 24th to 26th July. The festival will feature Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and Wolf Alice as headliners for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively. Supporting acts include Kaiser Chiefs, Blossoms, and Wet Leg, with additional performances by Gabrielle, Lottery Winners, Rick…

The Null Club, the project of Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan-Borges, have unveiled a new single titled ‘Overgrown’, featuring New York artist Miss Grit. ‘Overgrown’ is self-released on a limited edition run of 100 12” records, managed by a label run by Alan and his wife. Mixing duties were handled by Daniel Fox of Gilla Band,…

Y Not Festival have announced their headliners for the 2026 edition, alongside an initial wave of acts. The Libertines will open the festival on Thursday, 30th July, leading into a weekend featuring headline performances from Reytons, Two Door Cinema Club, and The Streets. Additional acts confirmed include Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, Happy Mondays, Sophie Ellis-Bextor,…

Reissued version is split into sections with his blessing. The only flaw is a triggering Margaret Thatcher impersonation (LouderSound)

Not even System Of A Down themselves could have predicted just how big this song would become (LouderSound)

Graham Gouldman takes his successful Heartful Of Songs tour on the road in October 2026 (LouderSound)

Oakland’s groove metal pioneers will be playing some extensive sets when they return in the spring (LouderSound)

Goth-metal progenitors cast a cautiously optimistic eye on the future (LouderSound)

Keyboard maestro on his 36-year wait to play Hampton Court, the apparent disaster of King Arthur on ice, buying a £1,000 synth for £35 because its owner thought it was broken, his innocence over the Sex Pistols’ firing from A&M and more (LouderSound)

Witnessing the warmth and wit of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (LouderSound)

A song Counting Crows’ still-sozzled singer Adam Duritz wrote immediately after (and about) a wild night out, Mr. Jones became radio staple, a huge hit and their signature song (LouderSound)

Axl, Slash, Duff and the others hit the road again next year (LouderSound)

The story behind Ghost’s viral mega-hit, and what its lyrics mean, in Tobias Forge’s own words (LouderSound)

Truck Festival is set to return in 2026 with five headliners: The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, CMAT, The Libertines and The Wombats. Dan Haggis of The Wombats expressed his excitement, stating, “We’ve played Truck a few times now and it never disappoints, it’s always a highlight of our summer and we’re so excited to…

As we head towards the grand finale, here are the coolest, the funniest and the most emotional needle drops from Stranger Things so far (LouderSound)

When Jimmy Cliff and Tim Armstrong teamed up, it continued a decades-long relationship between reggae and punk rock (LouderSound)

Michael de Alberquerque’s solo albums are being reissued through the Think Like A Key label (LouderSound)

The December 2025 / January 2026 bumper end-of-year double issue of Dork is here to pre-order starting today (24th November 2025) – and it’s a monster. Leading the charge this month is Hayley Williams, crowned with Dork’s Album of the Year for ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’. Twenty tracks of raw honesty, gallows humour…

The anonymous breakout stars aren’t wasting any time in following up this year’s EP, King Of Terrors (LouderSound)

The Activo P1 is one of the Louder team’s favourite modern MP3 players – and it’s been heavily discounted for Black Friday (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Bad Nerves, Shinedown, Earth Tongue and more (LouderSound)

“It’s uncomfortable, but I believe that’s where the magic is,” says Lorde, in the only speech she gives on the second of two nights at The O2. And she’s right. The Ultrasound Tour, in support of her fourth album ‘Virgin’, gets you so uncomfortably close, it’s almost voyeuristic, but Lorde wants you to see it…

Label: EMIReleased: 14th November 2025 Given the fuss that surrounded Picture Parlour’s first singles – early press attention, big support slots, the inevitable “industry plant” chatter – there was always a danger their debut album might arrive crushed under its own discourse. ‘The Parlour’ neatly sidesteps that by doing something very simple and very effective: it…

Label: Mom+PopReleased: 7th November 2025 Holden Jaffe has been quietly building Del Water Gap into one of indie’s more dependable names over the last few years; ‘Chasing the Chimera’, his third album, is where that work pays off. It takes the conversational, heart-on-sleeve songwriting he’s known for and stretches it into something more considered and widescreen,…

Label: Republic RecordsReleased: 14th November 2025 There’s a version of this album that could have been insufferable. A decade into their career, with a clean slate and a long history behind them, 5 Seconds of Summer could easily have made a sleek, self-important record about “maturity” and “growth”. They could have told everyone what it means…

Prog rock septet Big Big Tarin will release their new album, the conceptual Woodcut, in February (LouderSound)

Bastille are set to make a return to the Eden Sessions stage on Thursday 9th July, as part of the Eden Project’s 25th anniversary celebration. Dreamland Margate has also announced that Bastille will join their summer 2026 line-up of outdoor shows on the iconic Scenic Stage, playing a headline show on Saturday 22nd August. This…

K-pop group RIIZE have released their latest single ‘Fame’. The band are exploring deeper themes in their new three-track release – which also includes ‘Something’s In The Water’ and ‘Sticky Like’ – issued through SM Entertainment and RCA Records. RIIZE recently completed their first North American headline tour, “2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD]”, featuring…

Billie Eilish has announced the forthcoming release of her concert film, ‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)’. The film is set to be released globally on 20th March 2026, with the announcement made during the final show of her sold-out world tour in San Francisco. The concert film,…

The Beach Boys are set to perform at the Live At Chelsea concert series in 2026, marking the event’s return after a four-year hiatus. The band will headline at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London on 14th June 2026, celebrating the 60th anniversary of their classic album ‘Pet Sounds’. Live At Chelsea will transform the…

Kneecap have announced their largest headline performance to date, set to take place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 27th June 2026. The event will feature special guests The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers, and Madra Salach. Kneecap comment, “Back to the belly of the beast for our biggest ever headline show.…

Biffy Clyro have unveiled plans for their most significant headline show to date, set to take place at London’s Finsbury Park on Friday 3rd July 2026. The band comment, “Finsbury fuckin’ Park – see you in July. This is going to be so special, don’t miss it…” This announcement follows their fourth UK Number 1…

Royel Otis are set to embark on a series of UK headline shows in June 2026, with performances scheduled in Dublin, Birmingham, Halifax, and Bristol. This announcement follows the band’s recent three sold-out shows at London’s O2 Brixton Academy and two sold-out performances at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse, in support of their album ‘hickey’. The…

CMAT is set to headline two significant outdoor shows in Yorkshire next summer. Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson will perform at TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall on Friday, 17th July before taking the stage at TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre the following day, Saturday, 18th July. This announcement marks a notable return…

Deep cuts from the Undertow, Ænima and 10,000 Days albums found their way back onto the setlist as the prog metal icons kicked off their Oceania/Asia tour (LouderSound)

Test your knowledge of one of heavy metal’s defining albums (LouderSound)

Guitarist says British-Australian outfit are “truly progressive” and confirms their darkest album is his favourite (LouderSound)

Want to know the best albums by The Clash? And the worst? Here is the ultimate guide (LouderSound)

While punk rock was big news in 1977, the radio-friendly rock of Foreigner was still perfectly timed (LouderSound)

The unlikely story of Sammy Wilde And Dustcloud (LouderSound)

20 years on from their debut, Hammer joined Sabaton in their hometown of Falun to dive into the band’s history (LouderSound)

The lead members’ relationship never recovered after making a 1994 record that was condemned as pretentious and pompous – although that’s what they wanted it to be (LouderSound)

White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy and announces a solo album (LouderSound)

Loop’s offering 25% off almost everything for Black Friday – including the Experience 2, Engage 2 and Switch 2 earplugs (LouderSound)

Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels are one of the great lost American bands of the 60s (LouderSound)

It’s all ears on Einar Solberg’s unique voice during this 21-track recording from the Netherlands from early 2025 (LouderSound)

From violent early gigs to clawing their way into the UK charts, Malevolence have fought hard for their time in the sun (LouderSound)

“In America you had guys in bed sheets and placards with prayers on picketing the gigs. I said: ‘Who are they here for?’ And they said: ‘You!’”: The unholy AC/DC classic that riled the religious right – and marked the tragic end of an era (LouderSound)

The Cure and Smiths frontmen had a long-running war of words beginning back in 1984 and here are some of the best bits. (LouderSound)

Former Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes and Slayer’s Kerry King can’t name any new rock or metal artists that excite them (LouderSound)

The grunge titans just about managed to hold it together for their self-titled 1995 third record but they knew something had to give (LouderSound)

The future Live Aid organiser hated Pink Floyd –but he still ended up starring the movie version of their 1979 album (LouderSound)

From shivving Oscar winners to being mates with Ozzy Osbourne, Biohazard’s frontman shares the lessons he’s learned (LouderSound)

Robert Plant and Saving Grace play intimate set including Led Zep classic (LouderSound)

Modern metal just isn’t doing it for me – but these epic video game OSTs are! (LouderSound)

How My Chemical Romance became the kings of the 2000s emo scene (LouderSound)

Maschine and The Tangent guitarist Luke Machin is one of prog’s most respected young guitarists. But for his Soulshine project he turned away from the day job to soul music (LouderSound)

Texan prog-jazz collective hang out with some old friends who helped them score their first of five Grammys to date (LouderSound)

How Rick Wakeman defied the critics and his own label to make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (LouderSound)

Between NIN’s Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral came Trent Reznor’s most extreme artistic statement (LouderSound)

Genesis’ mad 1972 epic is up there with Stairway To Heaven and Shine On You Crazy Diamond (LouderSound)

There’s an album’s worth of “great” Audioslave music featuring the late Chris Cornell just waiting to be unleashed (LouderSound)

How different things could have been if Steve Harris had blocked Bruce Dickinson’s Iron Maiden comeback (LouderSound)

As the new millennium started, a creative decision would push Green Day onto an entirely new path, one that would come to help define their later years (LouderSound)

Rob Zombie, Lamb Of God and Svalbard are among this week’s best new metal songs. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Tobias Jesso Jr. has released his second solo album, ‘s h i n e’, today (Friday 21st November), marking more than a decade since his debut ‘Goon’ in 2015. Jesso’s songwriting has been featured on hits by artists such as Adele, Dua Lipa, and Harry Styles. In 2025, he collaborated with Bon Iver, Dijon, HAIM,…

NOWHERE2RUN, the project consisting of Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose from Code Orange, have released a new seven-song mix, ‘BLOODRAVE’. This surprise release teases their immersive BLOODRAVE event series, and includes collaborations with artists such as alternative-pop artist Siiickbrain on ‘FLOODLIGHTZ’, and UK electronic musician Nimda on ‘DANCE TILL YOU BLEED’. The BLOODRAVE event…

STONE have unveiled their latest single, ‘SWEET HEROINE’, as the band prepares to release their second album, ‘AUTONOMY’, on 20th February. The Liverpudlian four-piece are following up their previous singles ‘NEVER AGAIN’ and ‘MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO’. Lead vocalist and guitarist Fin Power comments, “This is an honest and pure love song. It’s a track…

London-based punk band Rifle have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, set for 16th January 2026 via Year0001. The announcement comes alongside the release of their lead single ‘No King’. The band initially formed when Max, the vocalist, and Ross, the bassist, connected over music at their jobs before expanding their lineup with…

Seas Of The Sun: The Story Of The Cluster Mission is about the European Space Agency and their 24-year-long study of space plasma (LouderSound)

Cool new prggy sounds from School Disco, New Miserable Experience, Laughing Stock, Ozul and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Inspired by Corey Taylor’s divorce and redefined after the death of Paul Gray, Snuff shows The Nine at their most beautifully vulnerable (LouderSound)

The guitar legend made a cameo appearance in one episode of Sheen’s sitcom in 2009 (LouderSound)

Rock’s past and present meet in the middle and make a certain kind of magic in hopes of securing its future (LouderSound)

Folklore Records have released their latest compilation, ‘Folklore Vol. 3’, featuring new recordings from artists Frankie Archer, Michele Stodart, Cormac Nagle, and The Ocelots. This third instalment in the label’s compilation series is available on vinyl and digital formats from today (21st November). Founded by Jacko Hooper in 2014, Folklore Sessions began as an intimate…

Samm Henshaw has released his latest album, ‘It Could Be Worse’, available exclusively on vinyl, alongside his new single ‘Float’. The new track delves into themes of searching for love in the wrong places and recognising the impermanence of good things. Accompanying the album is the announcement of an extensive world tour spanning 33 cities…

Open’er Festival in Poland, has announced several additional artists for its 2026 edition, including Halsey, IDLES, Zara Larsson, Reneé Rapp and JADE, among others. Also playing will be Clipse, SOFI TUKKER and Audrey Nuna. They join already announced acts including The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Calvin Harris, The xx, Teddy Swims, David…

Marshall’s noise-making pedigree is on full display with these ace hi-fi products – and exclusively-discounted for Black Friday (LouderSound)

Sam Fender has released a new single, ‘I’m Always on Stage’, taken from the upcoming deluxe version of his album ‘People Watching’. The deluxe edition is set to be released on 5th December through Polydor Records and will include eight new tracks, available on both CD and vinyl formats. The track ‘I’m Always on Stage’…

Fifty years on, Brian May and Roger Taylor reveal the vision, precision and daring behind Queen’s A Night At The Opera, the album that rewrote rock’s rules (LouderSound)

Bastille have unveiled their latest single, ‘SAVE MY SOUL’, marking their first original release in three years. The new track emerged from the band’s recent rehearsals as they prepared for their ‘From All Sides’ UK arena tour. Frontman Dan Smith comments on the new release, stating, “We hadn’t really thought of working on new music,…

East London’s All Points East festival will feature Twenty One Pilots as exclusive UK headliners for the first time at Victoria Park on Sunday 30th August 2026. Along with a unique Fan Premier Exhibit and the immersive Banditø Camp, the festival lineup will also include performances by Wunderhorse, REN, BBNO$, PVRIS, Nova Twins, Dead Pony,…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Port Talbot’s own Hannah Grae is back, and she’s got something to say. The rising singer-songwriter, who’s carved out a name with her fiery honesty and cathartic anthems, is entering a brand new chapter with her single ‘Bitch’. Co-written with Hunter West and produced by Dylan Bauld, it’s the sound of…

After a seven-year silence the Americans return with a new label, new drummer, new co-writer and a new vision via Ryo Okumoto (LouderSound)

Prog 165 also features Peter Hammill, John Lodge, Cardiacs, Gazpacho, Steve Morse, Solstice, Atomic Rooster, Crown Lands, The Utopia Strong, Barry Palmer, Cate Le Bon, Amorphis and loads more… (LouderSound)

74-75: Night Life / Fighting finds Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson pointing Thin Lizzy in the right direction (LouderSound)

The bottom of the Abbey Road barrel approaches (LouderSound)

Spock’s Beard: Still proud to be prog on The Archaeoptimist (LouderSound)

Leigh-Anne has released her latest single, ‘Friends’, exploring themes of clarity, loyalty, and self-empowerment. The track – which follows ‘Dead and Gone’ – is described by Leigh-Anne as “about trusting your instincts and choosing yourself every time.” The singles arrive in the lead up to the former Little Mixer’s debut album ‘My Ego Told Me…

Shelf Lives are set to release their debut album ‘Hypernormal’ on 25th February 2026 via Not Sorry Mom Records. The 11-track album is produced by imdead and includes collaborations with Danio, Pat Alvarez, and Lola Sam. “Beneath all the noise, ‘Hypernormal’ is our attempt at trying to feel real again,” the band explain. Accompanying the…

Nieve Ella has released a new single, ‘All My Mess’. The introspective track follows the recent release of ‘Lucky Girl’. Produced by Iain Berryman, known for his work with Wolf Alice and Florence + The Machine, it was written entirely by Ella. According to Nieve, “Three years ago I wrote this song in my room…

Geese have released a new session as part of the ‘From The Basement’ series, produced by Nigel Godrich alongside James Chads and John Woollcombe. ‘From The Basement’ was launched in 2006, inspired by the 1970s music television programme ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’. Nigel Godrich stated, “The Old Grey Whistle Test was such an amazing…

Westside Cowboy have released their latest single ‘Can’t See’. The track marks the second offering from their upcoming EP ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’, due out on 16th January via Island Records imprint Adventure Recordings. The single was recorded in New York with producer Loren Humphrey, known for his work with Cameron Winter…

Tributes have been rolling in for the musician described as “one of the absolute best in every way” (LouderSound)

If Sanguivore was Bat Out Of Hell, Sanguivore II is The Rocky Horror Picture Show with vampires (LouderSound)

Sweden’s melodic death metal rising stars get their own cover variant in this exclusive bundle (LouderSound)

An annual Paramount+ subscription with 50% off works out less than £3 a month – enjoy amazing music documentaries, classic movies & TV shows, festive family favourites and more (LouderSound)

With a new look, a new attitude and a dizzying new set of musical influences, Metallica crafted one of their most controversial singles. It was also their best-selling (LouderSound)

Field Day have revealed the initial lineup for their 2026 event. Set for 23rd May 2026, the festival will feature a variety of artists including Floating Points, Honey Dijon and Joy Orbison. Additional acts announced include Interplanetary Criminal, KI/KI, Eliza Rose, Ewan McVicar going B2B with Special Request, and Gabriels in a DJ set. The…

Ulver will release their brand new album, Neverland, digitally in December and physically in February (LouderSound)

Converge are gearing up to release their eleventh studio album, ‘Love Is Not Enough’. This forthcoming work will be available on 13th February via Deathwish and Epitaph, and is teased with the album’s title track, ‘Love Is Not Enough’. Vocalist and lyricist Jacob Bannon explains that the song “…explores what it means to remain empathetic…

Fiona-Lee has unveiled her new single ‘Imposter’, the follow-up to her September single ‘Victim’. “This song shares my experience with imposter syndrome – the constant battle against intense self-doubt. It’s about letting go of the facade and confronting the inner struggle that holds you back. To me, imposter syndrome feels like a shadow that follows…

Lindsey Troy, known as part of the Los Angeles-based rock duo Deap Vally, has launched her solo career with the release of her debut single ‘I’ve Seen The Willow Trees’. This new track, recorded at her home studio in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, is described by Troy as “about my love of nature – the…

Cliffords have released their latest single ‘Marsh’, marking their first new music release since the ‘Salt of the Lee’ EP earlier this year. Produced by Richie Kennedy at Camden Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘Marsh’ is a gritty, moody indie-rock track. Discussing the track, Cliffords stated, “Marsh is a song that explores the heavy feelings of…

Danny L Harle has announced his new album ‘Cerulean’, which will be released on 13th February 2026 via XL Recordings. This album stands as his first full-length release on the label, following his 2021 project ‘Harlecore’, and marks what Harle describes as his true debut. “This is my debut album,” he states. “It really is…

Maisie Peters has released a new single, ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’, co-written and co-produced with Marcus Mumford. The track is their first collaboration, and offers a glimpse into her forthcoming third studio album; the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Good Witch’. Maisie Peters describes the song as “about both haunting and being haunted”. She…

AEG Presents UK has announced the name of its latest venue, British Airways ARC. The 3,800-capacity venue, located above the existing west exhibition hall in Olympia, London, is set to open in 2026, and is a part of the larger £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia, London, which will also include a 1,575-seat theatre, 30 bars,…

Big Feastival has revealed its headliners for the 2026 edition, set to take place at Alex James’ Cotswolds Farm over the August Bank Holiday weekend from 28th to 30th August. The festival will see performances from Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille, as well as renowned chefs and a variety of entertainment options, including podcasts,…

The Darkness are set to embark on their largest headline tour in two decades. The seven-date tour will kick off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 8th December and conclude with the band’s debut headline show at The O2 in London on 16th December. Joining them on all dates will be Brothers Osborne and A. Frontman…

Lily Allen has announced her largest headline tour to date, following the success of her album ‘West End Girl’. Due to high demand, Allen will perform in UK and Ireland arenas in June 2026, after her theatre tour in March sold out. The upcoming shows, titled ‘Lily Allen Performs West End Girl’, will feature the…

Their third release, partly inspired by the album-sleeve scenery around them, features a long list of impressive guests. They’re hoping someone will accuse them of “drowning in a sea of pretentiousness” again (LouderSound)

Yungblud is set to perform two exclusive intimate shows in 2026 titled ‘Yungblud: Up Close & Personal’. These stripped-back performances promise a unique experience for attendees, held at Outernet, London and Circuit, Kingston. The event dates are as follows: APRIL3 Rough Trade x Outernet, London4 Banquet Records x Circuit, Kingston In addition to these shows,…

End Of The Road Festival is set to mark its 20th edition with a headline performance by Pulp, CMAT, and Mac DeMarco. Pulp’s performance marks their only UK festival appearance in 2026, Mac’s comes nearly a decade after his last appearance in 2017, and CMAT is stepping up to headliner following the success of her…

From Blood Incantation to Dvne, Slift and Psychonaut, there’s been an influx of rising bands fascinated by the outer reaches. We blast off into the space metal scene to find out why. (LouderSound)

The Darkness frontman has tackled everything from the rise of Sleep Token and President to Yungblud’s performance at the Grammys (LouderSound)

Francis Rossi’s new album The Accidental finds him in complete creative control, and he likes it (LouderSound)

There’s still time to feel the noize (LouderSound)

Mark Weiss remembers two iconic shoots with Ozzy: one in a bath, one shaven-headed (LouderSound)

Louis Osbourne gives rare interview and hails the cultural impact his late father Ozzy had on the world (LouderSound)

Monster Magnet mainman Dave Wyndorf holed up near Las Vegas with guitars, speakers, a drum machine and a four-track recorder (LouderSound)

War on ticket touts steps up as government reveals bold plans to hit secondary ticket platforms in the pocket if they don’t comply (LouderSound)

One of hardcore’s most revered and influential bands are back for another round, and they are sounding more ravenous than ever (LouderSound)

For 20 years Sabaton have sung about battles and warriors, but they admit there’s lines they won’t cross (LouderSound)

It may be a mainstay in setlists these days, but there was a time when Hayley Williams was adamant that she would never perform this emotional rollercoaster of a track (LouderSound)

When Primus wrote this weird art rock classic, they weren’t expecting a visit from one of America’s coolest actresses (LouderSound)

Noel Fielding has created several paintings of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett to help promote the upcoming reissue of Wish You Were Here (LouderSound)

Dublin-based alt-rock ensemble THUMPER have announced their forthcoming second album, ‘Sleeping With The Light On’, for 20th February. The follow up to their debut album ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, the record is teased by new single (and 10-minute epic) ‘Middle Management’. Frontman Oisin Furlong Leahy commented on the track: “Middle Management is a song that we…

The frontman recently opened up about how having his head enclosed for two hours a night once gave him a panic attack (LouderSound)

The Maccabees have announced a series of outdoor shows across the UK for the summer of 2026, including a performance at London’s Alexandra Palace Park. The band, consisting of Orlando Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis, Sam Doyle, and Will White, released their final album ‘Marks To Prove It’ in 2015. The live news…

Kneecap have unveiled their latest single ‘No Comment’, featuring DJ and producer Sub Focus. This release is out via Heavenly Recordings and highlights the Belfast/Derry trio’s focus on British state abuse of power and the controversial charges against Mo Chara. The band explain, “No comment is all about getting harassed by the British State. Simple…

Melbourne-based post-punk band Sex Mask have released a new single titled ‘Blisters’. The track features Noah Learmonth from Radio Free Alice, with whom Sex Mask are currently touring. This single is part of their upcoming EP ‘Body Broker’. The band, consisting of Vicente Moncada on drums and production, Wry Gray on vocals and lyrics, and…

Master Peace has unveiled his latest single ‘Good Times’, setting the stage for his upcoming EP, ‘Stupid Kids’, scheduled for release in February 2026. The track, produced by Dan Carey and Julian Bunetta, marks a new chapter for Peace Okezie. Reflecting on his journey, Master Peace explains, “Yeah, I am a stupid kid, and I…

Dream Nails have unveiled their latest single ‘House of Bones’. It’s a track from their forthcoming third studio album ‘You Wish’, which is slated for release next year via Marshall Records. Accompanying this release, the band have announced a series of in-store events across the UK. “This song is about finding strength within yourself –…

New stage adaptation of Steven Wilson’s fourth album, Hand. Cannot. Erase. has the musician’s full backing (LouderSound)

They’re already known for utilising a wide range of musical styles, but the first record of their trilogy is broader and deeper than ever – and the third part is said to be something no band have done before (LouderSound)

Beast Over Hammersmith shows Iron Maiden in thunderous form at the height of their success. This is why it has never been seen in full. (LouderSound)

Comparing his band to Yes and Pink Floyd, the sole surviving member looks back on OTT productions, getting carried away with overdubs and constant criticism – but insists: “We were setting a standard” (LouderSound)

Genesis’s first single since becoming a three-piece was a savvy change of tack (LouderSound)

Fifty years ago, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilsongatecrashed the male-dominated, payola-fuelled rock scene (LouderSound)

72 hours in Sin City: What we learned at Kiss Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas (LouderSound)

If you missed all the big top action on the original Carnival Of Sins tour, now’s your chance to put that right (LouderSound)

For their 1987 single Time Stand Still, Rush wanted a female singer. They got someone who turned them into “complete goofballs” (LouderSound)

Modern psychedelic artist Jane Weaver will perform the whole of fourth album, The Fallen By Watch Bird, on tour in April (LouderSound)

Home Front have revealed plans for a series of performances across Europe and the UK in 2026. The band will embark on their Watch It Die tour, promoting their latest album, ‘Watch It Die’, which is now available via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos. The tour will conclude at London’s The Lexington on 8th…

My Chemical Romance have revealed the final two dates of their 2026 schedule with performances set for the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. The band will take the stage on Friday, 30th October and Saturday, 31st October, marking their fourth and fifth consecutive shows at the venue. These appearances set a new record as…

Florida’s largest rock, metal and punk festival will return to Daytona Beach in May (LouderSound)

Ninush has announced her debut EP, ‘The Flowers I See You In’, which will be released on 6th February via The Bird Records. Ninush is the solo project of violinist Nina Lim, who has previously worked with Black Country, New Road, Holly Humberstone, Little Simz and more. Alongside this announcement, she has shared a new…

Alabama Shakes are set to make their UK live return next summer. The Alabama band will headline London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday 3rd July, nearly ten years since they last performed in the city, having recently unveiled ‘Another Life’, their latest track, and completed a North American tour. Tickets for the Alexandra Palace gig will…

Cameron Heacock, whose band American Head Charge toured with Slipknot and Rammstein and worked with Rick Rubin, says he has been homeless for years (LouderSound)

David Byrne has released a new single, ‘T Shirt’, following his latest album ‘Who Is The Sky?’. The full-length, produced by Kid Harpoon with arrangements by Ghost Train Orchestra, includes contributions from Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Tom Skinner. Discussing the album, Byrne said, “At my age, at least for me, there’s a ‘don’t give…

Love Supreme Jazz Festival is set to return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from 3rd to 5th July 2026. Headliners include Ezra Collective – who will also curate the festival’s opening day under the banner Temple Of Joy – and Loyle Carner. “Love Supreme has always held a very special place in our hearts,”…

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is set to take place at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland, as announced on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show by Greg James. The event will run from Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May featuring around 100 performances, with an estimated attendance of 80,000 music fans. Greg James commented, “Radio…

Danny Brown is set to embark on a 15-date headline tour across Europe and the UK in March 2026. The tour will see him perform in cities including London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow in support of his latest album ‘Stardust’, with tickets available for general sale at 10am this Friday, 21st November. Additionally, Danny…

Super Furry Animals have announced an additional date on their sold-out tour, set to headline at the Llangollen Pavilion on 2nd July. This performance is part of the TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026 series, and will see them joined by punk band Panic Shack and psychedelic group Melin Melyn. This additional date…

Limitless Live, the UK’s largest free live music show, is set to return for its fifth year at London’s Roundhouse on 3rd May 2026. The event will be headlined by FLO, who released their debut album ‘Access All Areas’ last year. The group recently completed a UK, EU and US headline tour and received a…

Pink Floyd will reissue their ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, on various formats on December 12 (LouderSound)

Canadian prog metal legends Voivod will tour the UK with Midnight and Cryptosis in June (LouderSound)

“We knew he was sick for a while, but we didn’t think it’d be that quick,” the TV personality admits during a conversation with soap opera actress and fellow contestant Lisa Riley (LouderSound)

Few bands have two separate versions of one song celebrated equally as classics, but Linkin Park did that (LouderSound)

The Mammoth singer/multi-instrumentalist says that losing his father left a “black hole” that made him question his spirituality (LouderSound)

Rock’s old guard collides with new on five-date tour (LouderSound)

He discusses embracing artistic tension, avoiding the well-trodden path, escaping his narcissism, what really went wrong with the record industry, the band’s decade in the wilderness and why it took him 28 years to get them to the Royal Albert Hall (LouderSound)

Mick Taylor exits the Stones and fun times return (LouderSound)

Theatre Of Pain: Still painful (LouderSound)

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will hit the road with Six Gun Sally (LouderSound)

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have announced their signing to Fiction Records. Alongside this news, the band have released ‘Only Girl’, their debut single for the label. Recorded at RAK Studios, the track was produced by Seth Evans and Margo Broom, who previously collaborated with the group on their single ‘Adam & Steve’. Vera Leppänen, lead vocalist on ‘Only…

Charli XCX has released the video for her track ‘Chains Of Love’. Directed by C Prinz, this song will be part of her new album ‘Wuthering Heights’, crafted for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming feature film from Warner Bros. Pictures, both due 13th February. The film, which stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is set to bring…

He told us he’d be back! (LouderSound)

Pulp are set to headline the Live From Wythenshawe Park concert series in Manchester, with a performance scheduled for Friday, 28th August 2026. This announcement follows Pulp’s reunion shows and the release of their first album in 24 years, ‘More’. The band – featuring Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks, Mark Webber, and their collaborators…

Alt-pop artist Déyyess has unveiled her latest EP, ‘Would You Go Down On A Girl’, under the Polydor Records imprint boys boys boys. The title-track of the EP, co-written with her girlfriend, was inspired by their initial conversations about their mutual attraction. “It’s also written about friends exploring their own sexualities and queer experiences,” Déyyess…

If you need someone to guide you through the world of hardcore, you won’t find a bigger aficionado than the frontman of Hatebreed (LouderSound)

It’s that time of year. As we look back on the best bits of the past twelve months, toast the moments that defined them, count whatever coins remain in our pockets and panic about Christmas shopping, it’s also peak season for the buzzy and the brand new to stake their claim as everyone’s next favourite…

Nepal’s Underside have had to overcome all manner of trauma and chaos to keep pushing their message and their music to the world (LouderSound)

RAYE has released a new remix of her track ‘Where Is My Husband!’, with David Guetta and Hypaton. The track, co-written and co-produced with Mike Sabath, is a preview of RAYE’s upcoming second album, expected in 2026. In 2026, RAYE will embark on a 51-date headline tour titled This Tour May Contain New Music, starting…

Perfume Genius, the musical project of Mike Hadreas, has released a new video for the track ‘Me & Angel’, featured on his album ‘Glory’. The video is directed by Otium and showcases a personal glimpse into Hadreas’s life. Hadreas shares, “Me & Angel is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made. I wrote it…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Massive Wagons, Black Stone Cherry, Starbenders and more (LouderSound)

Dutch festival Pinkpop has released pro-shot footage of Deftones’ 2006 show and Linkin Park’s 2012 headline set (LouderSound)

Since their very first tune landed in the world, Do Nothing have held a special place in our hearts here at Dork. Taking punk to the dance floor and spinning it through every sharp twist they can devise, they’ve become a band with a fiercely devoted following. With lyrics that lodge themselves like neon signs…

Pennsylvania’s hard rockers were one of the dozens of iconic heavy bands who played at Ozzy’s swansong in July (LouderSound)

The four-piece’s farewell UK tour kicks off on Wednesday (LouderSound)

London-based psych-disco sextet PARTICLS have unveiled their debut EP, ‘Every Now & Then’. Merging 1970s progressive textures with contemporary psych and disco rhythms, the EP was recorded aboard the boat studio Lightship 95, with the sessions engineered by David Holmes before being reimagined at Mashrooms Studios with Ben and Zahara of Strange Pill. The band…

Metallica’s most celebrated song helped define a generation of thrash metal and found new meaning decades later with a certain TV show (LouderSound)

Katy Perry is set to perform at Cardiff Castle in 2026 in one of only two exclusive UK shows. She will headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday, 30th June. Tickets will be available for presale at 9am on Thursday via depotlive.co.uk/katyperry, with general sales starting at 9am on Friday. Speaking…

UK prog rockers Marillion follow selling out two nights at Italy’s prestigious amphitheatre in Pompeii with UK tour announcement (LouderSound)

Florence Road have unveiled plans for their largest UK headline tour to date, scheduled for May 2026. The tour will span seven dates, beginning in Glasgow at Queen Margaret Union on 13th May and concluding at KOKO in London on 21st May. The dates in full read: MAY13 Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow, UK14 Academy 2,…

Life at the melodic end of the hard rock spectrum was not always kind (LouderSound)

sombr is set to perform an intimate show at London’s KOKO later this week. He’ll perform at the venue on 21st November; tickets will be available from 10am GMT on 19th November. This announcement follows his debut performance on Saturday Night Live and a nomination for the Best New Artist category at the upcoming Grammy…

Lorde has been announced as a headliner for All Points East 2026, set to take place at East London’s Victoria Park on Saturday 22nd August. The festival will feature a female-led line-up including PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, 2hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch and Fabiana Palladino, with additional acts still to come.…

Vocalist Peter Perrett used his voice to disorientate, just like Peter Gabriel, while the band felt like XTC, produced by Joe Meek, steeped in Van der Graaf Generator (LouderSound)

Death, dysfunction and ecological disaster surrounded Ian Anderson as his changing world shaped a “forever tainted” record (LouderSound)

No one saw this coming in 1995! (LouderSound)

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has lofty ambitions for the band’s final ever show. Like, seriously lofty (LouderSound)

Trivium frontman, streamer, dad, jiu-jitsu black belt… Matt Heafy is a man of many talents (LouderSound)

The epic ballad that was the sole high point of the Irish rockers’ ill-fated and experimental side-project in the mid-90s (LouderSound)

The five-piece group surpassed their own expectations at their first-ever rehearsal. Now, as a four-piece with their fourth record out, they’re more impressive than ever (LouderSound)

Kiss are back, and Classic Rock were there to witness it (LouderSound)

Residents of Melbourne who live miles away from venue were shook all night long by AC/DC’s seismic return (LouderSound)

Kiss Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas launches with heartfelt tribute to guitarist Ace Frehley who died last month (LouderSound)

Clutch’s firebrand preacher explains how blues, funk and hip hop all set him on the path to music (LouderSound)

Nu metal has produced some of heavy music’s biggest bands – and here are the four artists I’d hold up as the genre’s Big 4 (LouderSound)

Steve Hogarth will release live album SPQR, with Italian prog rockers RanestRane, on CD, Blu-ray and vinyl, in January (LouderSound)

One of the best metal collaborations of the 2000s featured two unique creative forces joining forces (LouderSound)

The Oxford rock trailblazers hit Italy this weekend ahead of their first London shows in nine years next week (LouderSound)

Inspired by Kate Bush and a childhood of Yes, 10cc and ELO, her debut album contained dark humour – but no hint of stashed body parts (LouderSound)

Drinks in some Melbourne bars were paid for by Amyl and the Sniffers after police pull plug on free gig on short notice (LouderSound)

Fred Durst had plenty to say about Russia and Putin in the past –and it appears to have come back to bite Limp Bizkit (LouderSound)

What happened when Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin’s maverick blues project Mirador played London on their first UK tour (LouderSound)

This dancefloor anthem turned Nine Inch Nails into household names in the 90s (LouderSound)

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

Some of Lemmy’s closest allies share warm stories of the typically bullish way Lemmy would deal with any health problems (LouderSound)

Dream Theater guitarist guests on instrumental title track to the Flying Colors and Kansas counterpart’s latest record, which also features Eric Johnson and Kevin Morse (LouderSound)

Unsurprisingly, some people have used the death of Ozzy to spread nonsense – and toenails, apparently (LouderSound)

Stevie Nicks reveals how she and Prince became flirty friends and collaborators… (LouderSound)

France remembers the 130 victims of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Katherine and Ella are back in Liverpool, hiding out in what they call their “demo making hole”, sketching ideas for album two. The timing’s fitting, as they prepare for the arrival of their debut record, ‘The Parlour’ – a world they’ve been building for six years. “It kind of feels like…

Fashion, fuzzy plushies, and hanging out with Fred Durst – Hanabie are bringing a splash of colour to metal (LouderSound)

Antony Szmierek has released a digital deluxe edition of his debut album, ‘Service Station at the End of the Universe’. The Manchester-based poet, writer, and producer’s expanded collection includes two new tracks, ‘That Face You Make When It’s Raining’ and ‘Girlypops’. The new song ‘That Face You Make When It’s Raining’ features vocals from Yves…

SHERELLE has released a surprise two-track EP, ‘LOSSLESS SOUND 01’. It arrives just ahead of her largest headline performance to date at HERE at Outernet in London. The show, taking place on 15th November, follows her extensive tours across North America and Europe. SHERELLE describes ‘POP! (SHAKE)’ as being “very inspired by Jersey Club but…

Louis Tomlinson has unveiled a new track titled ‘Palaces’, providing a glimpse into his forthcoming third album ‘How Did I Get Here?’. This song, described as a “punchy and anthemic slice of guitar-led pop”, explores themes of nostalgia and returning to one’s hometown. Tomlinson’s third album ‘How Did I Get Here?’ will be released on…

Kylie Minogue has visited London’s Battersea Power Station to switch on the Christmas lights. The event featured a 40-foot Christmas tree in Malaysia Square, alongside the illumination of the landmark’s iconic chimneys. Visitors were also treated to a performance by the Battersea Power Station Community Choir, who sang a medley of ‘Kylie Christmas’ favourites, including…

Charli xcx has released her latest track, ‘Chains Of Love’, which is set to feature on her forthcoming album ‘Wuthering Heights’. This album is written for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, a project from Warner Bros. Pictures, expected in theatres on 13th February 2026. The track ‘Chains Of Love’ is also part…

Florence Road have unveiled their latest single, ‘Storm Warnings’. The new track follows previous releases ‘Miss’ and ‘Break The Girl’, which came after their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’. The band are currently on tour with Wolf Alice in Europe. Florence Road consist of Lily Aron, Emma Brandon, Ailbhe Barry, and Hannah Kelly, who started their…

Lewis Capaldi has unveiled his latest EP, ‘Survive’, which includes the deeply personal track ‘The Day That I Die‘. This release follows Capaldi’s return to the stage after a two-year hiatus, and features four tracks: ‘Survive’, ‘Something In The Heavens’, ‘Almost’, and ‘The Day That I Die’. Capaldi is set for his biggest UK and…

Girls Aloud have unveiled a festive video for ‘Not Tonight Santa’, featuring previously unseen footage from their Christmas archives. This release coincides with the unveiling of their album ‘Christmas ‘Round At Ours’. The band comment: “Happy ‘Christmas ‘Round At Ours’ release day everyone! So here’s something special! During another of our searches in the GA…

Waterparks have unveiled their new single ‘Any Minute Now’. The track sees the pop-rock trio – comprising Awsten Knight, Otto Wood, and Geoff Wigington – delve into the uncertainties that come with growing up. Frontman Awsten Knight explains, “ANY MINUTE NOW is about the uncertainty of growing up. When you’re a kid, everything feels so…

Scissor Sisters are set to headline a summer show at the Heritage Live Festival, taking place at the Audley End Estate in Saffron Walden, Essex, on Thursday 6th August 2026. This performance is part of the band’s ‘The Kiki Continues’ tour, following their reunion in 2025. Tickets for the event will be available for presale…

His only solo release merged Genesis, Greenslade and Soft Machine vibes with an additional experimental edge. But the real beauty is that it couldn’t have been made any other time than the early 70s (LouderSound)

Southern rock flagbearers Blackberry Smoke serve up an overstuffed career-spanning compilation (LouderSound)

Former Gentle Giant vocalist who became an A&R bigwig provides an refreshingly undiplomatic account of his career on stage and off it (LouderSound)

David Coverdale has been there, done that, and sung a song of sweet love while doing it (LouderSound)

Pete Townshend revealed the best songs he’s written on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (LouderSound)

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Devon Allman picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance (LouderSound)

David Coverdale made the announcement in a video posted on social media (LouderSound)

Various Dogma alumni have released statements about the way the band is run – and the statements keep coming (LouderSound)

Earlybird sign-up for 200-page hardback offers choice of two editions, discount price when pre-order begins, your name in the memoir and fast delivery on publication (LouderSound)

Billy Corgan has hosted an epic, emotional interview with Wendy Dio – wife and manager of Ronnie James Dio (LouderSound)

10 years since his passing and 50 years since Motorhead began, we celebrate a legend (LouderSound)

The new Soft Machine album, Thirteen, features a posthumous cameo from founding member Daveid Allen, recorded before he died (LouderSound)