Category: Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angry Axl is back! (LouderSound)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Weller, Bastille and The National’s Matt Berninger are set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 10th December for the Streets of London’s ‘Starry Night’ charity fundraiser. The event aims to provide support for the homeless in London, and the line-up will also feature stripped-back performances by Glen Hansard and Nectar…

“One guy brought his mom’s ashes in an envelope and asked me to help him spread them after the show.” Mortuary science, late night chats with Lemmy and a Butcher Babies exit led Carla Harvey to realise her true calling with The Violent Hour (LouderSound)

One fateful night in Leeds means Tobias now has a very strict rule in place for Ghost shows (LouderSound)

Conjurer’s new album is the sign of one of the UK’s most promising metal bands delivering once again (LouderSound)

Deceptively straightforward but with a rhythmic banana skin, Genesis’s transformation from major cult band to stadium-filling hit-makers started here (LouderSound)

Self-described “slightly bizarre band“ Coheed & Cambria are currently on tour in the UK (LouderSound)

Join the Moody Blues for a psychedelic voyage through mysticism, melody, and late-60s cosmic curiosity (LouderSound)

Guitarist had always loved the Canadian trio, but his colleagues had barely heard of them until one night on the road in 2010 (LouderSound)

Fred Durst releases video tribute to the “gifted, unbelievably sweet and wonderful” Sam Rivers (LouderSound)

The story of one of the 90s most pivotal albums (LouderSound)

This early 2000s project could have been asbolutely huge (LouderSound)

Nobody does chaotic fun like Scottish alt. metallers Vukovi (LouderSound)

Bohemian Rhapsody didn’t appear out of nowhere (LouderSound)

Electronic artist reveals Radiohead vocalist is more likely to say “Wasson there, bey?” than “What’s your problem, eh?” – and their new album might just contain a pinch of King Crimson and Gentle Giant (LouderSound)

A Beatle approved it. The record company hated it. How an existential pop-rock masterpiece turned its creators into unlikely transatlantic superstars (LouderSound)

Limp Bizkit mourn the loss of their “heartbeat” as bassist Sam Rivers dies at the age of 48 (LouderSound)

The metal giants have been using slipknot1.com for more than 20 years as someone else owns the preferred web address (LouderSound)

There’s a reason drugs are bad, kids, and this chaotic night in Nottingham was one of them (LouderSound)

In 2018 late Kiss legend Ace Frehley picked the five records that guided his path towards the stars (LouderSound)

The nu metal era was a weird time (LouderSound)

The venue may not be heaving, but Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy and Decapitated still put on a night of top-to-bottom excellence (LouderSound)

In 2014, the late, great Space Ace looked back on his time in Kiss (LouderSound)

It’s a guaranteed floor-filler more than 30 years on (LouderSound)

Rush’s Geddy Lee on his favourite funny people (LouderSound)

He’s been in The Buggles, Yes and Asia – but what does Geoff Downes consider the finest prog albums ever? (LouderSound)

DMA’S are set to return to the UK in 2026 for a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hills End’. Due to high demand, the band have added extra dates in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Nottingham, extending the tour to 13 dates. The Australian trio will kick off the tour in Manchester…

Fitzroy Holt has unveiled his new single ‘Around the Wrekin’, marking the announcement of his debut album of the same name next March via Gary Powell‘s 25 Hour Convenience Store label. The singer-songwriter, hailing from Wolverhampton, named the project after a Midlands phrase meaning “the long way round”. “These are songs first sketched when I…

It came a year before Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath released their debut albums (LouderSound)

PinkPantheress, Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley, Jamie Cullum, Billy Bragg, and Nicholas Petricca of WALK THE MOON are among the artists set to launch the first Anti Social Camp UK. Anti Social Camp, known as the world’s largest songwriting festival, is making its debut in the UK with a unique format that combines a songwriting camp…

NOWHERE2RUN, the project from Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose of Code Orange, have announced their upcoming EP ‘What Did You Do?’, set to be released on 31st October through NOWHERE RECORDINGS. The five-track EP, recorded and self-produced in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, includes collaborations with artists such as H09909, Kamiyada, Backxwash, Lecxstacy, Sadistik, and…

The band’s drummer didn’t think they could get away with it, but the band’s drummer was wrong. (LouderSound)

183-song box set offers a colossal overview of the Van der Graaf Generator vocalist and eternal musical outlier (LouderSound)

Rock is at its most exciting when it does something new, right? (LouderSound)

Charlie Puth has provided details on his upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Whatever’s Clever!’, which is set to be released on 6th March via Atlantic Records. The announcement is accompanied by the release of his new single ‘Changes’, along with its official music video, a collaboration with co-producer BloodPop. Recently, Puth has been performing at a…

South Arcade have announced their upcoming EP, ‘PLAY!’, which is set for release on 21st November through BKM Artists and LAB Records. As a preview of the new collection, the band have shared their latest single, ‘Drive Myself Home’, which made its debut on BBC Radio 1 as the Hottest Record. Discussing the new track,…

Manchester’s transatlantic duo samxemma have unveiled their latest single, ‘YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU’, via September Records. Describing the song, samxemma said, “‘YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU’ is the result of trying to merge melodic, catchy hyperpop with hard hitting drum & bass. It’s also an unapologetic love letter to someone who you can’t stop…

Ruel has unveiled his second album, ‘Kicking My Feet’, and a video for single ‘Wild Guess’. He describes the project as a coming-of-age album. “With the lack of restrictions I gave myself, I still feel like I had the clearest vision I’ve ever had going into making a project. And there was a lot of…

Girl Scout are set to unveil their debut album ‘Brink’ next year, their first full-length project, following a series of EPs. The Stockholm-based group, consisting of Emma Jansson, Per Lindberg, and Kevin Hamring, have crafted ‘Brink’ as a collection of 13 tracks exploring themes of nostalgia, change, and the passage of time. Emma says, “Brink…

Aqualine, the alternative five-piece from Guildford, have released their new EP ‘Tripwire’. The five-track collection precedes their headline UK tour throughout October, and later support shows with Sterling Press and Kanukai. Discussing the new EP, the band stated: “The recording process for this was all live in the studio. This was a new approach, as…

Dave has announced an extensive European arena tour set for February and March 2026, marking his first headline tour since the release of ‘We’re All Alone in This Together’ in 2021. This tour coincides with his new album ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’, and the UK leg kicks off on 4th March in Glasgow…

Sam Fender has revealed a new deluxe edition of his third album ‘People Watching’, which has just won the 2025 Mercury Prize. This enhanced version, due 5th December, includes eight additional tracks: three new, previously unheard songs, alongside tracks from Fender’s Record Store Day exclusive ‘Me and The Dog’ EP. Among the new offerings is…

Leigh-Anne has unveiled her latest single, ‘Dead and Gone’, accompanied by a new music video. The track is part of her forthcoming debut album, ‘My Ego Told Me To’, out 20th February. Speaking about the track, Leigh-Anne explains, “Dead and Gone is about letting go of the version of myself that played it safe for…

piri & tommy have unveiled their latest single, ‘miss provocative’, taken from their forthcoming EP, ‘magic!’, coming 7th November. “this song is about the triumph of the female pop-culture provocateur against the patriarchy trying to hold her down,” piri explains. “we as a society have made incredible progress with freedom of self expression across the…

Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan have joined forces for a fresh rendition of ‘Old Tricks’, a track originally from Rhett’s album ‘About A Woman (Deluxe)’. This new collaboration offers a different take on the song, which was first released with Blake Shelton contributing vocals. “Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years…

Cool new proggy sounds from Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side, Firelighters, The Hirsch Effekt and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Chloe Moriondo has teamed up with Alice Longyu Gao to release a new version of her recent single ‘girls with gills’. The track, titled ‘girls with gills (feat. alice longyu gao) [edit]’, is now available via Public Consumption/Atlantic Records. This collaboration precedes the upcoming release of ‘(my world is an) oyster’, due 5th December; a…

Liverpudlian four-piece STONE have unveiled their new single ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’. The track is released via V2 Records as the band prepare for the arrival of their second album ‘Autonomy’, on 20th February. Lead vocalist and guitarist Fin Power describes the new track as “about temptation and the chaos of partying when control slips…

Magdalena Bay have unveiled two new tracks, ‘Human Happens’ and ‘Paint Me a Picture’. The duo described the release as a pair of songs that complement each other, noting, “Different than the last, different than the next.” These tracks follow the release of ‘Second Sleep’ and ‘Star Eyes’, which together act as a follow-up to…

Gaerea, Cavalera Conspiracy and Despised Icon are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

The November 2025 issue of Dork is available to order today (17th October 2025) — and it’s a big one. Leading the charge this month is David Byrne: actual legend, eternal innovator, and now a Dork cover star. With his new album ‘Who Is The Sky?’, the Talking Heads frontman once again finds himself exploring what pop…

The petition, which has over 70,000 signatures, now has the backing of Sharon too (LouderSound)

You wouldn’t have imagined this band writing something like this in their early days! (LouderSound)

On their comeback album Dissonance Theory, Coroner embrace all the speed and brutality of thrash while leaving the cliches at the door (LouderSound)

One of the most anticipated follow-up albums of recent times lives up to expectations and then some (LouderSound)

Someone forgot to run the numbers… (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “I’m embracing the idea that this could be our last record. If we’re not writing songs that are better than this record, we’re not putting it out. There won’t be another Militarie Gun record.” Lead Gun Ian Shelton is setting a marker down, but he has every right to be bullish.…

Sabaton mix it up on album 11 (LouderSound)

Follow-up to 2013’s North is an easygoing epic with ambitious themes that’s well worth the wait (LouderSound)

Prog 164 also features Rick Wakeman, Gentle Giant, Barclay James Harvest, Lunatic Soul, Arjen Lucassen, Jo Quail, The Emerald Dawn, Spriggan Mist and loads more… (LouderSound)

Lindberg died in September after being diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare oral cancer (LouderSound)

Anniversary fun from pioneering German rockers the Scorpions (LouderSound)

Pink Floyd mainstay and his colleagues are in imperious form on concert movie from his Luck And Strange tour (LouderSound)

Tributes to Ace Frehley have come from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick and more (LouderSound)

“Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!” The former Kiss guitarist’s family have confirmed his passing in a statement (LouderSound)

Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley cancelled his 2025 dates earlier this month after suffering a fall (LouderSound)

K evin Parker, the Australian pop genius behind Tame Impala, has made some of the most recognisable and influential music of the last 15 years, shaping the way modern alt-pop has sounded while staying as resolutely unrecognisable and inscrutable as possible. ‘The Less I Know The Better’ isn’t just the title of one of his…

The 2025 Mercury Prize Album of the Year winner has been announced as Sam Fender with ‘People Watching’. The event was held at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle tonight (16th October), marking the first time the awards ceremony will take place outside of London. The shortlist was announced live on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC…

South London duo Hex Girlfriend have announced their upcoming EP ‘Addictive Indulgence’, which is set to be released on 28th November via Soil To The Sun Records. Alongside this news, they have shared their latest single ‘As Long As You’re Moving’, which recently premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music and has a video the band…

Ozzy Osbourne and Madonna ended up singing on the same song in 1983 – but Madonna wouldn’t release it (LouderSound)

Danny Brown has released a new single, ‘Copycats’, featuring underscores. This high-energy track, characterised by its hyperpop influences, follows the recent announcement of his upcoming album ‘Stardust’ and the release of its lead track, ‘Starburst’. ‘Stardust’, which is due out 7th November via Warp Records, is his first album written and created during sobriety, and…

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house the final time he played this classic live (LouderSound)

Four years on from the passing of Joey Jordison, two of his bands are returning to active duty: but in very different ways (LouderSound)

Leigh-Anne has announced her debut album ‘My Ego Told Me To’, due 20th February, highlighting a new chapter in her solo career. This album features collaborations with Clarence “Coffee” Jr., Owen Cutts, Khris Riddick, and Fred Ball, and combines pop, R&B, dancehall, and reggae, reflecting her Caribbean heritage. Leigh-Anne describes the album as “the truest…

Emerging alt-pop singer-songwriter and producer Erin LeCount has unveiled her latest single ‘MACHINE GHOST’. “‘MACHINE GHOST’ is song about dissociation,” she explains, “the feeling of separation from your body in everyday life, at parties and the most intimate moments. It’s about going to extreme lengths to try and evoke some feeling again, no matter what…

Kneecap have unveiled remixes for their track ‘Sayōnara’, featuring Paul Hartnoll, by DJ/producer SHERELLE and producer Wallace. The remixes bring a new dimension to the track, originally released in September. SHERELLE comments, “It’s an honour to remix for Kneecap and this was really fun for me to do. I saw the boys at Primavera and…

Oliver Sim has released his latest single ‘Telephone Games’ via Young. The track, co-produced with Bullion, showcases Sim’s venture into electro-pop, adding to his evolving style as a solo artist beyond his work with The xx. The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Sharna Osborne, known for her previous collaboration with Sim…

We speak exclusively to Sabaton ahead of their brand new album, Legends (LouderSound)

The Maccabees are set to release a 10th anniversary edition of their final album, ‘Marks To Prove It’, later this year. This edition will be available on various formats including vinyl, double-vinyl, 3CD, and digital, featuring b-sides, acoustic versions, and their 2015 Glastonbury set. Guitarist Felix White comments: “We didn’t know it would be the…

KID KAPICHI have announced their upcoming album ‘Fearless Nature’, which is set for release on 16th January via Spinefarm. Alongside this announcement, the band have unveiled a new single titled ‘Shoe Size’, accompanied by a visualiser, which follows previous single ‘Stainless Steel’. Speaking about the album, Jack explains: “We began writing this album a year…

Chloe Qisha has unveiled her latest single, ‘So Sad So Hot’, which is available now via Columbia (UK) and RCA (USA). The track debuted on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Pop’ and marks her first release since her 2025 EP ‘Modern Romance’. Collaborating with Caroline Ailin and Rob Milton, Chloe Qisha says of the single: “‘So…

UK proggers Pure Reason Revolution also share new remix of Betrayal from Coming Up To Consciousness (LouderSound)

Martin Barre will be touring the UK in December and in Europe throughout April (LouderSound)

The chaotic story of Freak On A Leash, in singer Jonathan Davis’ own words (LouderSound)

Mawiza’s brand of thumping groove metal celebrates the Mapuche Nation (LouderSound)

The self-professed “fiercely pro-Israel” frontman tells an audience in Amsterdam, “The conflicts that are going on in this world don’t define us” (LouderSound)

Spinal Tap singer/guitarist David St. Hubbins on beefing with Metallica, hanging with Ronnie James Dio and why they could never be Slipknot (LouderSound)

Bruce Springsteen’s stark acoustic masterpiece Nebraska now available in full-bodied form (LouderSound)

Old faithfuls and a few surprises revisited by the Pretenders frontwoman and some peers (LouderSound)

“I did feel like making love at the time… that happened a lot” – Paul Rodgers (LouderSound)

38 Special were too big at home in the US to return to the UK during the past 40 years, but new album Milestone might bring them back (LouderSound)

When an experimental project escaped from the studio in 1980, no one could have predicted the consequences for both prog and pop music – and not everyone was happy about it (LouderSound)

Two Israeli hostages freed after peace deal are huge Avenged Sevenfold fans –and they received a personal message from frontman (LouderSound)

No Doubt’s Vegas Sphere residency has doubled from 6 dates to 12 with fans clamouring for tickets (LouderSound)

They’re back! (LouderSound)

Big Special have released their latest single ‘Plaintive Native’, following their surprise second album ‘National Average’ in July via SO Recordings. Frontman Joe Hicklin says of the track, “The song is about political turmoil clouding the minds of the nation that turns moral conviction into apathy. It’s about worry for the future and a lack…

The genre-splicing star has reworked Wham’s Last Christmas in her own inimitable style (LouderSound)

The Doncaster pop-punk hero on the album selections he couldn’t live without and the record he found a real identity with. There’s no room for Aerosmith though, which is awkward (LouderSound)

Pulp, Wolf Alice and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists on this year’s shortlist. Here’s how you can catch the action, no matter where you are (LouderSound)

This Is Lorelei, the project of Nate Amos, have announced ‘Holo Boy’, an album featuring re-recorded songs from Amos’ extensive back catalogue, set to be released via Double Double Whammy on 12th December. Following the success of ‘Box for Buddy, Box for Star’, Amos has reimagined the album format for ‘Holo Boy’, which is neither…

I Prevail should be up there with Bad Omens and Sleep Token as metal’s next big crossover success (LouderSound)

How a stirring 90s anthem made these alt-rock trailblazers huge, was inspired by Nazareth and featured strings arranged by a member of Led Zeppelin (LouderSound)

Sammy Hagar’s birthday bash featured performances from Jerry Cantrell, Chad Kroeger and Belinda Carlisle (LouderSound)

And there are some… interesting choices on who could lead the tribute (LouderSound)

Courtney Barnett has made her return with a new single ‘Stay In Your Lane’, her first new material since her instrumental album ‘End Of The Day’. Barnett has been performing her new music in the United States, with intimate shows at Levon Helm Studios and in Joshua Tree. She will also be performing ‘Stay In…

As MTV announces it will no longer play music videos in the UK and Europe, we look back at the moment it helped reinvent Whitesnake (LouderSound)

Jenny On Holiday, known for her role in the duo Let’s Eat Grandma, has announced her debut solo album ‘Quicksand Heart’, set for release on 9th January 2026 via Transgressive Records. Alongside this announcement, she has unveiled a new single titled ‘Dolphins’, which follows the release of her debut single ‘Every Ounce Of Me’. “I’m…

London-based artist Sean Trelford has announced his signing to Adventure Recordings / Island alongside sharing his new track ‘Naked’. Accompanying the song is a music video directed by Charlie Drinkwater, drawing inspiration from the body horror style of David Cronenberg. Performed, written, and produced by Trelford himself, he’s been composing music since the age of…

Ezra Furman has released a new standalone single, ‘One Hand Free’, ahead of her forthcoming North American tour. The track is a product of the same studio sessions that produced her tenth album, ‘Goodbye Small Head’, which came out earlier this year. The accompanying video, directed by JJ Gonson, features Furman amidst various animals, including…

Rock for People has unveiled the second wave of headliners for its 2026 edition. The festival welcomes Gorillaz and Limp Bizkit, who join previously announced headliners Bring Me The Horizon and Iron Maiden. The festival also announced Three Days Grace, BABYMETAL, and Nothing But Thieves, alongside Basement, Gatecreeper, and others. Festival founder Michal Thomes says,…

A follow-up to 2022’s The End, So Far could be just around the corner (LouderSound)

Rooster by Alice In Chains was Jerry Cantrell’s tribute to his Vietnam veteran dad, and it showed a different kind of dark side to the band (LouderSound)

Brian Eno and Anglo-American conceptual artist and composer Beatie Wolfe release new album Liminal today (LouderSound)

LIDO Festival has announced Maribou State as the first headliner for its 2026 edition, set to take place at Victoria Park, London. The Hertfordshire-born duo will perform on Saturday 20th June, with a full line-up yet to be revealed. Tickets for the festival will be available for purchase from Friday 24th October at 10am. Reflecting…

When Motörhead supported Ozzy Osbourne on his first American arena tour, it was the start of a beautiful friendship (LouderSound)

All hail The Rat Queen! (LouderSound)

Two albums into his career, Lenny Kravitz was still taking the train to the studio. Then came the night that changed his life forever (LouderSound)

He recalls The Cheerful Insanity Of Giles Giles & Fripp and the Brondesbury Tapes to 21st Century Schizoid Band, making music with his wife and winning athletics medals at 80 (LouderSound)

The Kiss man presided over the wedding of Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey (LouderSound)

The Wonder Years are marking the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed record ‘No Closer to Heaven’ with a fully remixed and remastered edition. The updated version is now available for digital streaming, and fans can pre-order limited edition vinyl ahead of its release on 21st November. The special double LP will include the newly mixed…

Our sold-out Dork’s Night Out with Do Nothing at London’s 100 Club just got even better: Kissing On Camera and Lemonsuckr will be joining the bill on Wednesday 12th November. Kissing On Camera are one of the most exciting new bands currently carving a space for themselves in London’s alt-rock scene. Originally from Dublin, the…

Dry Cleaning are set to embark on a tour across the UK, Europe, and North America in 2026, coinciding with the release of their new album ‘Secret Love’. The album, which follows their previous releases ‘New Long Leg’ (2021) and ‘Stumpwork’ (2022), will be available from 9th January 2026. Dry Cleaning’s forthcoming tour will feature…

Kate Bush and Art on a Postcard have teamed up to invite 52 artists to create artworks inspired by her song ‘Running Up That Hill’, contributing to the Sound & Vision 2025 fundraising event. This initiative aims to support War Child, a charity dedicated to aiding children affected by conflict. The artworks will be available…

Wet Leg have released the video for their track ‘mangetout’, from their recent album, ‘moisturizer’. The band themselves directed the video, which sees Rhian Teasdale dancing across corn fields and beaches, before emerging from the back of a truck, covered in blood. Wet Leg are currently concluding their seven-week tour across the United States, with…

Militarie Gun are teasing their new album ‘God Save The Gun’ with their latest single ‘God Owes Me Money’. According to the band’s Ian Shelton, the album explores themes of vulnerability, addiction, and self-destruction. “I’m well aware that being this vulnerable turns my personal trauma into a marketing hook for this album,” he explains. “But…

Reem Mitten has released latest single, ‘What The Hell’, following her recent release, ‘Back To The Start Of It’. Emerging from North-West London’s music scene, Reem has previously shared stages with the likes of Bill Ryder-Jones and Swim Deep, while collaborating with producers and artists such as Dave McCracken and Luis Felber. “I want ‘What…

Think you know your Papa IIs from your Papa IVs? Take our special Ghost quiz to see how you measure up (LouderSound)

Cat suits, mega-mullets and time travel: The Darkness frontman on Queen’s deepest cuts (LouderSound)

Is it Rush’s Exit… Stage Left? Genesis’ Seconds Out? Yessongs? Jethro Tull’s Bursting Out? Something else? Have your say here (LouderSound)

Steve Rothery, Thorsten Quaeschning and Alex Reeves were due to tour as Bioscope through Europe in Deceber (LouderSound)

The song was not a commercial hit, but today it stands as a classic of its genre (LouderSound)

Steve Howe follows his reissue of 1999’s Portraits Of Bob Dylan with the three-track Signals Crossed EP in December (LouderSound)

40 years after Live After Death set a new standard for heavy metal live albums, this is the story of the epic (and chaotic) tour behind it (LouderSound)

The Platinum-selling band say that music is “not about what divides us”, a year after frontman David Draiman signed a bomb set to be used by the Israeli Defence Force (LouderSound)

Folk Bitch Trio, the Melbourne/Naarm-based band comprising Gracie Sinclair, Jeanie Pilkington, and Heide Peverelle, have announced an upcoming UK tour. Following a series of sold-out shows and festival appearances, the band are set to return to the UK in March 2026 for a run that will include their largest London performance to date at Scala.…

FOLLOW DORK X LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE CITY ON SPOTIFY Lil from Girl Group is on her way back to Liverpool for a pirate-themed birthday party. Earlier, she’d been by the sea in her hometown. It’s an oddly perfect image for a band who mix playful chaos with a very real mission: feminist pop…

It was also the beginning of the end (LouderSound)

Master craftsmen’s 1971 release was a unique fusion of ingenuity, passion and febrile chemistry – plus some tension – and they never looked back (LouderSound)

A pesky little creature at the bottom of the ocean prompted this singer and guitarist to lose his mind (LouderSound)

1978 single was the only one of four to enter the top 10, featuring the magic of one of prog’s most distinctive voices (LouderSound)

The album is packaged with a deluxe edition box set of the Hard-Ons’ award-winning documentary The Most Australian Band Ever! (LouderSound)

The AI-generated news reports were widely shared on Facebook (LouderSound)

Well-travelled bassist and singer Glenn Hughes begins the UK leg of his European tour this evening (LouderSound)

Ever asked the question ‘What if someone did Powerwolf but with zombies?’ No? Well, Dominum have answered it anyway! And they’re great! (LouderSound)

Ethel Cain occupies a unique space in the modern music playground. An artist in every sense, the worlds she’s created across her career feel born from instinct more than strategy. Her songs unfold like intoxicating motion pictures, weaving story and landscape into something cinematic and strange. The big stages and feverish fanbase might not have…

Louis Tomlinson has unveiled a video for his new single ‘Lemonade’, which recently marked the start of a new chapter in his solo career. “The most important thing was for the first single to sound ambitious sonically. It had to be big and fun,” he explains. “To me, ‘Lemonade’ really has instant and natural personality.…

DMA’S are set to mark the 10-year anniversary of their debut album ‘Hills End’ with a UK tour in 2026. The Australian indie rock trio will start their series of performances in Manchester on 6th February at O2 Victoria Warehouse, with a notable stop at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on 12th February. ‘Hills End’, originally…

Down With Boring is back tonight (13 October) on Dork Radio, and it’s a big one. We’re joined by Friends of the Magazine and Dork 100 at The 100 Club alumni Divorce, fresh from the surprise release of the deluxe edition of their brilliant debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’. With new single ‘Wendolene’ in the…

What links Black Sabbath, Tina Turner, The Cramps, Lady Gaga and David Bowie? The excellent music taste of one Milkie Way (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Alter Bridge, Cheap Trick, Danko Jones and more (LouderSound)

Australian prog rockers Caligula’s Horse will release a tenth anniversary reissue of third album, Bloom, featuring unreleased songs and new artwork, in November (LouderSound)

This grunge icon reckons Kurt Cobain & co.’s biggest hit smells less like Teen Spirit and more like they nicked his guitar sound (LouderSound)

Max Cavalera reveals how heartache led to one of Soulfly’s greatest anthems (LouderSound)

Nova Twins have announced a partnership with Amnesty International UK to promote the right to protest during their forthcoming UK tour. This collaboration is part of Amnesty’s Change the Record initiative, which aims to connect artists with human rights causes to initiate meaningful conversations through music and creativity. The partnership emerges in response to increasing…

The Green Day frontman teamed up with the pop superstar for a cover of his band’s 2004 ballad Wake Me Up When September Ends (LouderSound)

But every piece of good fortune has a downside (LouderSound)

Night Ranger hit the ground running with their platinum debut Dawn Patrol (LouderSound)

What happens when a band’s trademark vocalist leaves? In 1970, the answer for this band was to take the pain and rely on their other strengths (LouderSound)

Ex girlfriend who helped bring Ian Watkins to justice describes his death as “a relief” (LouderSound)

Ghost mainman Tobias Forge was a surprise guest for Swedish musician Lars Winnerbäck’s at show in Linköping (LouderSound)

Disturbed’s David Draiman has been vocal in his support of Israel – and it now appears to be hurting his band’s bottom line (LouderSound)

Rare footage of unmasked Slipknot at the peak of their early powers has found its way onto the internet (LouderSound)

It’s been reported that the former Lostprophets frontman was attacked in prison by a fellow inmate (LouderSound)

Thommy Price also worked with Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Idol, Debbie Harry, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood and more (LouderSound)

Fans have hit out at the action taken by Sleep Token’s label and management firm (LouderSound)

Prog’s take on the 2010 The Living Tree album by Yes alumni Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman (LouderSound)

Jan Akkerman also announces live dates for the Netherlands in December and Norway in June (LouderSound)

Bleed From Within hit a new apex at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum, where they were backed up by special guests, bagpipe players and an uber-passionate audience (LouderSound)

Award-winning Canadian on delicate negotiations with musicians, his pride in working on Neil Peart’s books, and why he’d like to paint if he ever gets time to stop painting (LouderSound)

The Cure leader is no stranger to a guest vocal, as this prime selection of his finest cameos proves (LouderSound)

Rob Zombie’s 8th album will be released in February 2026. Watch video for new single Punks and Demons (LouderSound)

Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities (LouderSound)

No Doubt are set to return to the stage with ‘Live at Sphere’, a six-night run of shows in May 2026. This marks the band’s first extended series of performances in almost 14 years, following their ‘Seven Night Stand’ in Los Angeles back in 2012. The band, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont,…

Wolf Alice are gearing up for their UK and Ireland headline tour, set to commence next month, and joining them will be Bria Salmena and Sunflower Bean. The tour, which supports their fourth studio album ‘The Clearing’, will see the Dork cover stars on the road this November and December. As part of their commitment…

Gretel has unveiled her latest single ‘Maybelline’, released via Breadcrumb Records/AWAL. “I wrote ‘Maybelline’ after hanging out with my nana and coming to the conclusion that, at the risk of sounding obvious, there are some universally shared experiences that women have, despite generational differences,” Gretel explains. “Like tackling a feeling of performativeness and a gaze,…

Rose Gray has introduced her latest single ‘Lotus’, marking the second original track from the forthcoming deluxe edition of her debut album, ‘Louder, Please’. The expanded release, titled ‘A Little Louder, Please’, is set to feature collaborations with artists such as Melanie C, JADE, Shygirl and Casey MQ. Discussing the track, Gray said, “With ‘Lotus’…

Rob Zombie, Black Label Society and Ice Nine Kills are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Cork-based shoegaze band Ways of Seeing have released their second album, ‘The Inheritance of Fear’, through Joyful Hour Records. The new collection explores themes of trauma, loss and anxiety, and is led by the single ‘Last Wave’, which delves into the inherited fears and legacies that shape identity. “‘Last Wave’ is about the things we…

My First Time have released their latest single, ‘Sippy Cup’; the band’s fourth release of 2025. Following the success of their previous track ‘Bodybag’, the song critiques the entertainment industry’s tendency towards over-promising and under-delivering. Isaac describes the video, saying, “Following around a modern day Caesar of beer drinking and disposable vape smoking, we offer…

Watford FC are set to auction Special Edition Elton John shirts, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Elton John becoming the club’s chairman. The auction, managed by MatchWornShirt (MWS), features shirts worn (and signed) by Watford players during their EFL Championship match against Blackburn Rovers. The auction will run from 10th October to 18th October; further…

Gwen Stefani & co. will be heading to the desert for a six-show run in May (LouderSound)

Lodge’s family say the bassist/guitarist/vocalist passed away “surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly” (LouderSound)

HAIM have unveiled a new track titled ‘Tie You Down’, collaborating with Bon Iver. The song is part of a deluxe edition of their album ‘I Quit’, which is set to include additional unreleased tracks. Produced by Rostam Batmanglij, Danielle Haim, and Justin Vernon, it follows their previous collaboration on ‘If Only I Could Wait’…

Welsh pop artist CATTY has announced her second EP, ‘Bracing For Impact’, set to be released on 24th October via AWAL. The six-tracker will include previously released tracks such as ‘4am (Back in His Bed)’, ‘Joyride’, and ‘Prized Possession’. The announcement coincides with the release of a new single, ‘Make You Love Me’. Discussing her…

Police arrests, car crashes and a very warped drumkit – the E.T. director foresaw some TV gold and wanted in (LouderSound)

Sleep Now In The Fire helped Rage Against The Machine survive the nu metal takeover – then its music video nearly got them arrested (LouderSound)

Madison Beer has unveiled her latest single, ‘bittersweet’, through RCA Records UK. This track follows her recent dance anthem, ‘yes baby’. Discussing the new release, Beer explains, “‘bittersweet’ is about the end of a chapter and the difficulty of coming to terms with it, while also recognising that deep down you know it’s for the…

Cavetown, the project of singer-songwriter and producer Robin Skinner, has announced a new tour for 2026. The dates are in support of the forthcoming album ‘Running With Scissors’, due 16th January. Alongside this announcement, Cavetown has released a new single titled ‘Tarmac’, co-written with Orla Gartland. Skinner explains, “This song is the earliest to exist…

Oasis have teamed up with CIRCA to introduce Project: Rock ‘n’ Roll Stars, an initiative that aims to raise funds to support music education in UK state schools. The project is offering limited-edition prints of handwritten lyrics from five of their tracks, and also includes a screen print of Liam and Noel Gallagher walking onto…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Melina Duterte isn’t the same person she once was. Years spent producing for stellar artists across rock and pop, working with some of the most acclaimed producers in the game, and a stint touring the world as part of boygenius’ backing band have transformed her into one of the most trusted…

The Cure are set to headline a major show in Cardiff next summer. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform at Blackweir Fields on 24th June, marking one of their first UK appearances following the release of their album ‘Songs of A Lost World’. The show will feature special guests The Twilight…

Tiny Changes, Scotland’s charity focused on young people’s mental health, has unveiled its largest fundraising initiative to date with ‘The Tiny But Mighty Appeal’. Launched on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2025, the appeal seeks to raise over £1 million for investment in children’s mental health by the end of 2026. The National are…

5 Seconds of Summer have unveiled the official video for their latest single, ‘NOT OK’. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the track serves as the leading single from their forthcoming sixth studio album, ‘Everyone’s A Star!’, due 14th November. Luke Hemmings describes ‘NOT OK’ as a nod to the band’s roots, stating, “It has the…

Robbie Williams has announced a series of intimate performances in celebration of his upcoming album ‘BRITPOP’, set to be released on 6th February 2026. The ‘Long 90’s Tour’ will see Williams play in Glasgow, Liverpool, London, and Wolverhampton, offering fans a unique experience of hearing his debut album ‘Life Thru A Lens’ and the new…

Sigrid has announced a headline tour across Europe and the UK in March 2026. This marks her first extensive tour since 2023, with performances scheduled in various countries including Scandinavia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK. This announcement coincides with the upcoming release of Sigrid’s third studio album, ‘There’s Always More That…

The Prince Of Darkness remembers the sitcom actor in his new memoir, Last Rites (LouderSound)

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY As much as being a musician can be great, it can be equally gruelling. Working to build a fanbase and then having to balance musical desire with momentum and monetary value can break the spirits of even the most inspired artists. On their fourth album, ‘Made…

Known for a Marmite voice, personal songwriting and a powerful sense of drama, his influence runs deeper than most people realise (LouderSound)

The story of the song that accompanied Walter White’s demise (LouderSound)

“It showed me what music can do”: eight artists inspired by the brilliance of Talking Heads’ Remain In Light (LouderSound)

A collection of live, studio and demo tracks and an almost-album from John Lennon’s political New York City years (LouderSound)

Also in this issue: Heart, Scorpions, Eric Gales, Creeper, Tom Petty, UFO, David Bowie, Zakk Wylde, Devon Allman, Counting Crows and more (LouderSound)

Canada’s prog rock heroes have amassed an immense discography over a 50-year career… and now they’re hitting the road again (LouderSound)

Nilles has also thanked fans for their “open-minded” reaction to her appointment (LouderSound)

Awesome new prog sounds you must hear from Hilary Woods, Lunar & The Deception, RO1, Oslo Tapes and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Dream Theater are currently on tour in the US performing the whole of new album, Parasomnia (LouderSound)

Charli xcx is set to appear in the forthcoming A24 film The Moment, directed by Aidan Zamiri. The project, which Zamiri co-wrote with Bertie Brandes, is based on an original idea by Charli and features music by A. G. Cook. The film follows the journey of a rising pop star as she grapples with the…

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

Live at Leeds: In The City has revealed the final lineup for its 2025 edition, scheduled for Saturday, 15th November. The festival, known for spotlighting emerging talents, will present over 100 artists across various independent venues in Leeds. The latest additions to the lineup include Dork faves Westside Cowboy, Radio Free Alice and Girl Group.…

Praise be for the persuasive powers of the music exec who brought Corgan round to his way of thinking (LouderSound)

This small Bluetooth speaker has real muscle – and it’s the best Flip yet (LouderSound)

Dexter In The Newsagent has released her latest single, ‘i told ya’, marking the South London artist’s third offering this year following her previous releases, ‘Special’ and ‘Eighteen’. Earlier this year, Dexter was featured on Jim Legxacy’s ‘Black British Music’ album and performed at Fête de la Musique in Paris, where she participated in a…

The extreme metal icons played their early shows in a region battling for independence, and they siphoned that political spirit into their defining song (LouderSound)

The Streets are set to take their seminal album ‘A Grand Don’t Come For Free’ on the road across the UK in 2026, marking the first time the album will be performed in its entirety live. Originally released in 2004, the record features tracks like ‘Dry Your Eyes’, ‘Fit But You Know It’ and ‘Blinded…

The Orchestra (For Now), a seven-piece band from London, have released a new single, ‘Deplore You / Farmers Market’. This track is part of their upcoming second EP, ‘Plan 76’. Speaking about the single, the band explain: “It’s a front facing reckoning that explores ambition and fatigue, and the strains of failure and minor success.…

The Weeknd has revealed seven additional dates for the 2026 leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour’ across Europe and the UK. The tour will now include stops in Manchester, Copenhagen, Munich, Lille, Barcelona, and Lisbon, as well as an extra show in Paris, bringing his total appearances at Stade de France to…

Maisie Peters has made her return with the release of two new singles, ‘You You You’ and ‘Audrey Hepburn’, via Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records. These tracks mark her first original music in two years and signal the beginning of a new phase in her career, leading up to her forthcoming third studio album. “It’s about…

Ultravox also share video for new reconstruction version of Love’s Great Adventure (LouderSound)

There’s no clear consensus on the “worst” Iron Maiden album – but this one definitely isn’t it, OK? (LouderSound)

Well and truly rumbled, they fessed up – and the original writer didn’t even mind that much (LouderSound)

Bristol and Nottingham, grab your brushes and stick on that old band tee you don’t mind getting messy: brand new festival Paint By Numbers is ready to colour outside the lines this December. The inaugural, one-day-per-city edition lands at Thekla, Bristol on Saturday 6 December 2025, before rolling into Bodega, Nottingham on Sunday 7 December…

Pinkshift have unveiled their latest track, ‘Authority Problem’, as they gear up for an extensive UK and European tour with Grandson in 2026. This new release comes on the heels of their album ‘Earthkeeper’, out now via Hopeless Records. The Maryland trio, comprising vocalist Ashrita Kumar, guitarist Paul Vallejo, and drummer Myron Houngbedji, reflect on…

Sorry have released a new single, ‘Today Might Be The Hit’, from their forthcoming album ‘COSPLAY’, due out 7th November via Domino. The band have also announced special album launch shows titled COSPLAYOGRAPHY, with events set to be held at the ICA on the album’s release day and at Chalk, Brighton shortly after. The narrative…

Florence + The Machine are set to take the stage at the NOS Alive ’26 festival on 11th July. The band’s sixth album, ‘Everybody Scream’, due soon, is the result of a creative process spanning the past two years, featuring contributions from a close circle of collaborators, including Mark Bowen of IDLES, Aaron Dessner and…

East London’s All Points East is set to host Tyler, The Creator for an exclusive pair of headline shows at Victoria Park, scheduled for 28th and 29th August 2026. Known for his multifaceted career in music, fashion and television, Tyler will be headlining the festival for the first time. On Friday 28th August, Tyler will…

The frontman, who’d already added Flash Of The Blade to his setlist, wrapped up his latest tour with a stop at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Sunday (LouderSound)

Glenn Hughes has spent more than 50 years in rock – and he’s ready to talk about it all (LouderSound)

They hadn’t released an album in five years before turning things round with a heavily conceptual double release – and their struggles became part of their science-fiction saga (LouderSound)

Westside Cowboy have signed with Island Records imprint Adventure Recordings and announced their second EP, ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’. The EP is slated for release on 16th January, with its first single, ‘Don’t Throw Rocks’, available now. It was recorded in New York with producer Loren Humphrey, known for his work with…

Like lion’s mane and blue spirulina? Then you’ll love Billy Corgan’s OG Goth smoothie (LouderSound)

The Bobby Lees have announced their signing to Epitaph Records, marking a new chapter for the Woodstock, NY-based band. The group’s first outing via the label is new single ‘Napoleon’. Their previous releases include three albums, notably ‘Skin Suit’ in 2020 and ‘Bellevue’ in 2022. Discussing the new single, Sam Quartin explains, “This song is…

The Belair Lip Bombs, the Australian quartet consisting of Maisie Everett, Mike Bradvica, Jimmy Droughton and Daniel “Dev” Devlin, have released ‘Back of My Hand’, the third single from their upcoming album ‘Again’. With the album set for release on 31st August via Third Man Records, this track follows last month’s ‘Don’t Let Them Tell…

PinkPantheress is set to release ‘Fancy Some More?’, a reimagining of her Mercury Prize-shortlisted mixtape ‘Fancy That’. This new project will feature 22 remixes from artists such as Anitta, Bladee, JADE, JT, Kylie Minogue, Oklou, Rachel Chinouriri, Ravyn Lenae, Yves and Zara Larsson. PinkPantheress comments on the project, saying, “With this remix project, Fancy some…

English Teacher are set to release ‘This Could Be A Remix Album’ on 10th October via Island Records. This new project features 13 remixes and reworks of their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’, which won the Mercury Prize in 2024. The album includes contributions from Fontaines D.C. DJs, SHERELLE, Daniel Avery, Water From Your…

Gia Ford has unveiled her latest single, ‘God’, available through Chrysalis Records. This marks her first release since her 2024 debut album, ‘Transparent Things’, and coincides with two headline shows in the UK this month, with appearances in Manchester and London. Additionally, she will play at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Paris next month. The…

The Iron Maiden frontman has sung the Star Spangled Banner at another sporting event (LouderSound)

Geese have unveiled a new music video for their track ‘Au Pays du Cocaine’, taken from their latest album ‘Getting Killed’. The video, directed by Milo Hume, features frontman Cameron Winter alongside a cherubic baby. This release follows their recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where they performed ‘Taxes’, the lead single from the album.…

Jay Som, the project of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Melina Duterte, is set to release her new album ‘Belong’ this Friday, 10th October, via Lucky Number. Ahead of the album’s release, Jay Som has unveiled ‘Past Lives’, a track featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore. Duterte comments on the collaboration, stating, “It’s a dream come true to…

Blondshell is preparing to release ‘Another Picture’, a companion album to her recent record ‘If You Asked For A Picture’. This new release is scheduled for 14th November via Partisan, featuring new and live tracks, covers, and collaborations with artists such as Conor Oberst, Samia, Folk Bitch Trio, John Glacier and Gigi Perez. Blondshell, aka…

Sunday (1994) have revealed the support acts for their upcoming UK headline tour. This 12-date run, scheduled for November, marks their largest tour to date and will start at Manchester’s Gorilla, concluding at London’s Electric Ballroom. Joining them will be a selection of emerging artists: Girl Tones, Yes & Maybe, Bino Bames, Matt-Felix, Fiona-Lee and…

Gorillaz have released ‘The Manifesto’, featuring Trueno and Proof, as the second track from their upcoming album ‘The Mountain’. The song follows the previous release, ‘The Happy Dictator’. ‘The Manifesto’ explores themes of life cycles and the afterlife, featuring Argentine rapper Trueno and a posthumous verse by Proof. The track also includes contributions from Amaan…

The Kiss legend hit a parked vehicle and was transported to hospital (LouderSound)

London, brace yourselves: the spookiest night of the year just got even bigger. Night of the Living Dork 2025 is unleashed on Thursday 30th October at Colours Hoxton, with doors at 8pm and the horror-filled party running till midnight. Joining our already-announced headliner Catty is twst, bringing her razor-sharp pop brilliance to the graveyard shift. After a spell spent cooking up new music,…

Hatchie, the musical project of Australian artist Harriette Pilbeam, has released a new single ‘Only One Laughing’, ahead of her forthcoming album ‘Liquorice’, set for release on 7th November via Secretly Canadian. Explaining the inspiration behind the song, Hatchie says, “I wrote ‘Only One Laughing’ to air my frustrations with the state of the world…

Rush’s “evening with” shows will see the band performing two distinct sets from a catalogue of greatest hits and fan favourites (LouderSound)

Fcukers have unveiled their latest single ‘I Like It Like That’, produced by Kenneth Blume, formerly known as Kenny Beats, and released via Ninja Tune. The track is accompanied by an official video featuring both members Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis, directed by Scott Kiernan. Following their recent single ‘Play Me’, ‘I Like It…

Ex-bassist David Ellefson hopes the thrashers’ upcoming farewell shows aren’t “just an attempt to boost ticket sales” (LouderSound)

The rock’n’roll icon turned mentor for the trio the 90s and insisted they record a song together (LouderSound)

With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coming to an end soon, there’s just enough time to grab the Loop Experience 2 for less in the US and UK (LouderSound)

For just a moment, it looked like the UK might have had an answer to Slipknot from the most unlikely of places (LouderSound)

Prime members can enjoy money off favourites including Hellboy, Hellraiser, 28 Days Later & more – and US customers can also get a special deal on Qello Concerts (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It’s nearly the end of the year, and Alex Edkins is back in tour mode. “I’m packing my bags for a couple of shows this week in East Coast Canada,” he says. “Some of the first Weird Nightmare shows in a long time.” For the better part of two decades, Alex…

From Iron Maiden to Sleep Token, here’s every single time metal topped the album charts in the UK (LouderSound)

They eschewed prog cliches, inspired all of your favourite rock bands and made songs that still sound ground-breaking – for 50 years, Rush have been badass (LouderSound)

Bidding on a $300,000 West Des Moines property that the masked agitators tore up in 2004 will begin next week (LouderSound)

Marshall are running their very own sale covering their home audio products – here’s our pick of the best available (LouderSound)

As a child, the punk-pop star got increasingly upset that grandad hadn’t told him lately that he loved him (LouderSound)

I gave this turntable top marks when I reviewed it – and it could be yours this October Prime Day thanks to a massive discount (LouderSound)

The Pineapple Thief’s fourth studio album, 10 Stories Down, will be remastered and reissued on coloured vinyl in October (LouderSound)

With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coming to an end later today, it’s your last chance to grab Lego Star Wars for less. Here’s my favourite discounts (LouderSound)

Balu Brigada haven’t exactly eased themselves gently into the launch of debut album ‘Portal’. Henry and Pierre Beasley spent the months leading up to the record’s release playing European arenas as the opening act for Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Clancy’ tour, and the week before the record dropped, they made their debut at Reading & Leeds…

M ikaela Straus is back in New York. After a few years living in the sprawling, sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles, it’s in the cacophonous mess of the Big Apple that she feels most herself. Calling in from her childhood home, equipped with a comfy hoodie and a boatload of snacks, she’s never seemed more…

Former singer with Dutch prog rockers Kayak and Ayreon contributor, Edward Reekers, has died after a short illness (LouderSound)

Queen top chart compiled to celebrate this year’s National Album Day (LouderSound)

Pattern-Seeking Animals keyboardist praises Banks’ ear, taste and understatement, which he argues is essential to everything Genesis achieved (LouderSound)

With input from Brian Eno and Adrian Belew, the creatively explosive 1980 album was a turning point for the American band – and many other artists (LouderSound)

They were The Beatles – or so amillion record buyers thought in 1977 (LouderSound)

In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles’ appointment as Rush drummer (LouderSound)

Yungblud reacts to Justin Hawkins’ reaction to his brother’s reaction to Yungblud (LouderSound)

Stella Donnelly has unveiled her latest single ‘Year Of Trouble’ from her upcoming album ‘Love and Fortune’, due for release on 7th November via Brace Yourself Records. The Australian singer-songwriter says, “This one is all heart no ego, all pain no gain. I originally tried to make this a dance-floor heartbreak but I was being…

Joyce Manor are set to release their new album ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’ on 30th January 2026 via Epitaph Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of a Lance Bangs-directed video for the lead single ‘Well, Whatever It Was’, which parodies The Great British Bake Off. The album is produced by Southern…

Austra, the musical project led by Canadian artist Katie Stelmanis, is set to release a new album titled ‘Chin Up Buttercup’ on 14th November via Domino. Teasing the release, her new track ‘Siren Song’ was co-written with Patrick Holland, a songwriter, musician, and DJ from Montreal. Stelmanis describes the single as a “dreamy trance-like plea…

Opus Kink have unveiled their latest single, ‘I’m A Pretty Showboy’, released via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings. The release follows the band’s involvement in ‘A Hideous Collective’, a compilation album that raises funds for Music Venue Trust and UK Artist Touring Fund and features contributions from artists like Wunderhorse, English Teacher and Katy…

In a new music video for ‘Day One’ featuring Dijon and Flock of Dimes, Justin Vernon, frontman of Bon Iver, stages an open casting call to find his replacement as he announces his “retirement”. The video showcases a wide array of hopefuls, including notable appearances from Cristin Milioti, Jacob Elordi, St. Vincent’s Annie Clark, Flock…

Only 250 are in stock, so order fast! (LouderSound)

And no, not everybody picked Parkway Drive, OK?! (LouderSound)

Prime Big Deal Days is here and there’s a whole pile of band t-shirts to sift through – here are my pick of the best bargains in the US and UK (LouderSound)

Musically and aesthetically, the Mississippi musician thinks Sleep Token are “really, really cool” (LouderSound)

Tracks II: The Lost Albums features tracks recorded by The Boss between 1983-2018 and contains 82 previously unreleased songs (LouderSound)

The song follows developer Riot Games’ recent collaborations with Polyphia and Linkin Park (LouderSound)

Three and a half decades ago, Eddie Vedder and his new bandmates got in a practice room to see what would happen and the rest is history (LouderSound)

Embrace your inner Chewbacca and help rebuild C-3PO again in this epic Lego Stars Wars deal (LouderSound)

The pair say that the decision to get the prog rock luminaries back together was “relatively recent” (LouderSound)

From an unfinished solo album to drinking with André The Giant, these are the most surprising things we read in Ozzy’s posthumous book (LouderSound)

Why you should expect the expected and the unexpected at Todd Rundgren’s upcoming shows (LouderSound)

In 2012 Geddy Lee discussed their 20th studio title – their only end-to-end concept record – from the aspect of a band who’d come to terms with their youthful years and transformed into a pop-culture phenomenon (LouderSound)

From the late 60s through to the late 80s, some of the greatest and most influential albums ever made were doubles (LouderSound)

Written by Russ Ballard, it was a surprise solo hit for the Space Ace – and it’s still paying off (LouderSound)

Geddy Lee has also revealed how German drummer Anika Nilles became Rush’s choice for their first live shows in more than a decade (LouderSound)

These are the five albums that more fans of fretboard-shredding metal need to know about (LouderSound)

Olivia Dean has announced two additional dates for her residency at The O2 in London as part of her largest UK and European tour to date, which is set to begin in April 2026. This follows the successful release of her second album ‘The Art of Loving’ and her single ‘Man I Need’, both of…

Produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, new feature-length film is said to take a “brave, unvarnished” look at the rock legend’s life (LouderSound)

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined on their first live dates for over a decade by former Jeff Beck drummer Anika Nilles (LouderSound)

The genre is way behind pop and hip hop when it comes to diss tracks but here’s six cuts that prove indie is not immune to a bit of sonic argy-bargy when the need arises (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from A Thousand Horses, Mirador, The Sheepdogs and more (LouderSound)

40 years in, Testament are still doing it louder and better than most bands that arrived in their wake (LouderSound)

Bleech 9:3 have released their debut single ‘Ceiling’. The Irish four-piece, who recently supported Keo on tour, are set to join Shame for their upcoming Ireland dates. The band is fronted by Barry Quinlan on vocals and guitar, and Sam Duffy on guitar. The two musicians met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, where Sam became…

In his new memoir Last Rites, Osbourne writes that sepsis from one of his spinal surgeries gave him arrhythmia and “a dodgy heart valve” (LouderSound)

In addition to a sold out UK show, the Aussie icon and his band will be heading on tour across Ireland and the Continent (LouderSound)

Dickinson reveals that he and his solo band will record the follow-up to 2024’s The Mandrake Project live in the studio (LouderSound)

Fields Of The Nephilim’s second album blends mysticism and the occult, referencing Aleister Crowley and HP Lovecraft (LouderSound)

Best known for his12 years with Steve Hackett, the US-born Swede explores his own life and times at last. And is that a Pink Floyd reference as sings about being frontman and sideman in someone else’s project? (LouderSound)

Their Bioscope debut arrived after the pair took advice from Steven Wilson, spent a week every winter exploring sounds and ideas, and borrowed Elbow’s drummer to fulfil their instrumental cinematic vision (LouderSound)

The footage was shot onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York (LouderSound)

The Nine Inch Nails duo only announced the Future Ruins film festival in May (LouderSound)

They’re back! Again! (LouderSound)

The rivalry between the two ex-Black Sabbath singers nearly spilled over into chaos (LouderSound)

Surely a Download Festival headline set is on the cards after this?! (LouderSound)

It was written on a $25 guitar and became one of the biggest hits of 1994 (LouderSound)

Ron Mael (the operatic one) and Russell Mael (the staring one) never discussed being different; but as LA brothers inspired by British prog and glam, they always were. They only rule they made was: “Shake up the universe” (LouderSound)

Tipping Point is the 1st single from Megadeth’s upcoming final album (LouderSound)

Drummer of 9 years splits with Trivium hours before they were due to perform at Aftershock Festival in California (LouderSound)

They played a gig at Bruce Dickinson’s school when he was 15 years old (LouderSound)

Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerkwill play 15 dates across the Uk and Ireland in May and June (LouderSound)

All the emotion came out during Ozzy’s solo set at Back To The Beginning (LouderSound)

It finally launched the career of one of rock’s greatest bands (LouderSound)

How one of the Irish rockers’ biggest hits got them back on track after a patchy period (LouderSound)

1975 album remains a fan favourite – and despite their struggle to make it, the band insist the spirit of love shines through the grief and anger amid the theme of absence and their feelings about Syd Barrett (LouderSound)

Nobody But You is the first single from The Sheepdogs since the departure of founding drummer Sam Corbett (LouderSound)

Though it’s sometimes slapdash, Paramount Plus’s two-hour documentary offers impressive insight into the Prince Of Darkness’ late-life struggles (LouderSound)

Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are set to star in a new three-part documentary series for Netflix, capturing their journey across America in a road trip. The series promises to provide an inside look at their lives, and was directed by Nicola Marsh, known for her work on ‘Song Exploder’ and ‘Stay on Board: The…

American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced Pitbull as one of the headliners for its 2026 edition. The event will feature the international star taking the stage on Friday 10th July at Hyde Park in London. Joining him is Kesha, with further acts yet to be revealed. Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK,…

BENEE has released a new track titled ‘Underwater’ from her forthcoming album ‘Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles’. The New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based artist’s second album also features previous singles including ‘Cinnamon’, ‘Off The Rails’, ‘Animal’ and ‘Sad Boiii’. Discussing ‘Underwater’, BENEE says, “I wrote ‘Underwater’ about that disconnect between how effortless you seem and…

Sekou has unveiled his latest single, ‘Never Gunna Give You Up’, accompanied by a music video directed by RELTA. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter says of the track, “‘Never Gunna Give You Up’ is about freedom, but also that feeling of finding what’s yours and not letting anyone else have it.” In addition to his solo work,…

Megadeth, Lamb Of God and Avatar are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Ashnikko has unveiled a new single titled ‘Wet Like’ featuring COBRAH. This release follows previous tracks ‘Smoochie Girl’, ‘Sticky Fingers’, and ‘Trinkets’, all part of the build-up to her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Smoochies’, due via Parlophone/Warner Records. Discussing the single, Ashnikko describes it as “pure carnal lust and hedonism. This is music to stomp down…

Lauren Spencer Smith has released her latest track ‘Thick Skin’, following her second album ‘The Art of Being a Mess’. The song, available now via Island Records/Republic Records, explores themes of resilience and strength. Spencer Smith comments, “I wrote ‘Thick Skin’ during a time when I felt both anger and power. It’s about realizing that…

Danny L Harle has teamed up with Caroline Polachek for his latest single, ‘Azimuth’, released via XL Recordings. This collaboration builds on their creative partnership, which began with Polachek’s solo album ‘Pang’ in 2019 and continued with ‘Desire, I Want To Turn Into You’ in 2023. Discussing ‘Azimuth’, Danny L Harle states, “‘Azimuth’s melody could…

Victoria Canal has released an extended version of her debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’ via Parlophone Records. This new edition, available digitally, includes the original album tracks, a new single titled ‘Body Behave’, and live recordings of fan favourites like ‘Pseudo Zen Buddhist: A Screenplay’, ‘Hollow’, ‘Vauxhall’ and ‘15%’. The newly released single ‘Body Behave’…

Jimmy Kimmel is currently hosting his show from a theatre in Brooklyn, so he brought in one of New York’s best rock bands for a special performance (LouderSound)

The thrash metal legends’ final album will drop next year (LouderSound)

The speedsters’ self-titled swansong is due out at some point next year (LouderSound)

Label: RepublicReleased: 3rd October 2025 Taylor Swift’s albums don’t just drop; they interrupt a conversation already underway. Titles are analysed to within an inch of their life before the songs are heard, and teasers accumulate endless footnotes. Years of spectacle have trained audiences to read the framing as closely as the lyric. ‘The Life of a…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Ben Hambro has been a character before. As the frontman of Lazarus Kane, he played the part of an enigmatic American rock star, all swagger and absurdity. But when that project ended, somewhere between a pandemic, personal collapse and artistic exhaustion, something had to give. “In my old project, I was…

Swedish prog metallers Opeth will play Halifax’s The Piece Hall on August 1 (LouderSound)

“Me and Taylor sat down, and she says, ‘I can’t sing that line’, cos it was a bit too risqué”: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott on duetting with the teenage Taylor Swift on an 80s rock classic – and the raunchy lyric they had to change (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY When we speak to Déyyess, she’s surrounded by boxes, noise and just the right amount of chaos. “I’ve had a day of moving into a new studio with my girlfriend,” she says. “Currently waiting on piano movers!” It’s a fitting intro to someone who exists in the liminal space between camp…

Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1 is out now and features recordings from the band’s recent US shows (LouderSound)

If it’s classic hard rock that flicks your switch, here’s a band to flick it for you (LouderSound)

AFI embrace their love of The Cure, Bauhaus and Sisters Of Mercy to create a modern goth classic (LouderSound)

The Chicago rockers’ masterpiece double album will come with an additional disc of previously-unreleased live recordings unearthed by Billy Corgan (LouderSound)

Walter Trout on growing up, deep fakes, John Lee Hooker and John Mayall, defeating addiction and new album Sign Of The Times (LouderSound)

Northern Irish punk-pop trio Ash blast off with a wider perspective of sound and vision on ninth album (LouderSound)

The German collective’s opening salvo remains as uncompromising as ever (LouderSound)

A deep dive into the Oxford quintet’s game-changing fourth album as it turns 25 (LouderSound)

Guitar hero Michael Schenker follows his re-imagined UFO favourites with a set of his own new material (LouderSound)

3CD set shows the Curved Air man’s underdogs had plenty of bite in Canis Lupus, Saturation Point and Night Music (LouderSound)

Sofia Isella has announced her major UK and European headline tour, ‘Her Desire, The Nemesis UK/EU Tour 2026’. The tour will conclude with her largest London performance to date at the Roundhouse on 4th June. This announcement comes on the heels of her latest single, ‘Out In The Garden’. The track, co-written and co-produced with…

Momma have announced the deluxe edition of their latest album, ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’. This expanded reissue, set to be released on 14th November via Lucky Number, will feature five additional songs. Among the new recordings is the single ‘Cross Your Heart’, accompanied by a video directed by Steph Rinzler. “We actually were messing…

Dundalk-based band Just Mustard have released their latest single, ‘Endless Deathless’, accompanied by a self-directed video. This track is the latest from their forthcoming third album, ‘We Were Just Here’, which was produced by the band and mixed by David Wrench and is due on 24th October. Katie Ball, vocalist for Just Mustard, explains, “I…

Fickle Friends are teasing their third studio album, ‘Fickle Friends’, due on 7th November via their own label, Palmeira Music. The Brighton-based indie pop band have dropped their latest single, ‘Joe’, following previous singles ‘Feral’, ‘Swoon’, ‘Dream’, ‘Happier’, and ‘UP!’. Vocalist Natassja Shiner explains, “‘Joe’ captures the thrills (and the meltdowns) of new love. That…

Luvcat has collaborated with Dr John Cooper Clarke for an anniversary edition of her single ‘He’s My Man’. The collaboration was born at The Northern Music Awards, where Luvcat received the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award and Dr John Cooper Clarke was honoured. Reflecting on their meeting, Luvcat said, “I met John a few…

Cork-based band Pebbledash have released ‘Cell’, the second single from their forthcoming EP ‘To Cast the Sea in Concrete’. The track arrives ahead of the band’s inclusion in the upcoming Netflix series ‘House Of Guiness’, and follows their recent UK So Young Tour alongside Cardinals and Mên An Tol. Vocalist/guitarist Fionnbharr Hickey describes the track…

Chris Dreja played in The Yardbirds alongside Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page (LouderSound)

The bundle also comes with an alternate Metal Hammer cover (LouderSound)

When AFI frontman Davey Havok met his hero Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, he didn’t foresee what would happen next (LouderSound)

Safe to say that Alan Wilder is not a fan of this beloved indie-rock hit (LouderSound)

Despite all their rage, sometimes Billy Corgan & co. made some of the most perfectly tranquil music of the 90s (LouderSound)

The Paramore singer has opened up on the “racist country singer” referred to in the title track of her new album, and she’s done caring what he thinks (LouderSound)

Iron Maiden are the undisputed heavy metal daddies of live albums. Here’s every one they’ve released so far, in reverse order of excellence (LouderSound)

Holding Absence singer Lucas Woodland urges fans to “oppose AI music” as a non-existent band overtake them on Spotify (LouderSound)

The Who: From pill-popping mod figureheads to Woodstock-generation rockers and beyond (LouderSound)

When bluesman Freddie King pulled out of a show in early 1970, a young band from Birmingham stepped in (LouderSound)

With 60s pop music going psychedelic, Morocco’s hippie trail inspired a song that took three years to come to fruition (LouderSound)

Their former leader found himself in serious trouble after his WOMAD festival lost money. So the classic line-up returned to stage their Six Of The Best show in 1982, leaving an indelible mark on prog history (LouderSound)

Flemming Rasmussen produced Metallica’s …And Justice For All and was as surprised as anyone else by the bass guitar sound (LouderSound)

AC/DC performed at Murrayfield Stadium in the Scottish capital in the summer and – surprise, surprise – they were very loud (LouderSound)

Dave is set to release his third studio album, ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’, on 24th October. The record marks Dave’s first major release since 2023 – ‘Sprinter’, a collaboration with Central Cee – and follows the success of his previous albums, ‘Psychodrama’ and ‘We’re All Alone in This Together’, which both went to…

Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard released his debut solo album Happy Birthday earlier this year (LouderSound)

The Last Dinner Party have released a new track, ‘Second Best’, from their upcoming album ‘From The Pyre’. Set to be released on 17th October via Island Records, the full-length follows their debut ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’. The single, penned by guitarist Emily Roberts, explores the feeling of being infatuated with someone who repeatedly betrays you.…

Pet Shop Boys are set to bring their celebrated show, ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’, to the TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026. This performance is scheduled for 4th July at the event in Lancashire, marking a significant homecoming for Chris Lowe, who hails from Blackpool on the Fylde coast. The duo’s first-ever greatest hits…

Jeff Wagner’s 540-page biography, Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse Of Voïvod is published in November (LouderSound)

Riverside frontman Mariusz Duda will release his eighth Lunactic Soul album, The World Under Unsun, in October (LouderSound)

Killswitch Engage? Converge? Architects? Tell us who’s the best of the blegh-st (LouderSound)

Witch Post, the duo comprising Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, have signed with Partisan Records, joining the roster alongside Geese, Blondshell and PJ Harvey. To mark this new chapter, they have released a new single, ‘Changeling’, following their breakout debut EP ‘Beast’ earlier this year. Reflecting on the inspiration behind ‘Changeling’, Witch Post share: “We…

Adult DVD have announced a series of headline shows across the UK and Ireland set for February 2026. These performances will follow the Leeds-based sextet’s upcoming appearances at SWN Festival, Mutations Festival, Live At Leeds and more this autumn. The band – formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth-player Greg Lonsdale, quickly expanded to include…

Louis Tomlinson has revealed plans for a substantial world tour, coinciding with the release of his latest single ‘Lemonade’. The tour, which will traverse Europe and North America, is set to commence in March 2026, and includes several nights in the UK – including London’s O2 Arena. In addition to the tour and single, Tomlinson…

The Peel It Back tour isn’t done yet, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross heading back out for a fresh batch of shows in the US and Canada (LouderSound)

The 60-minute special filmed between 2022-2025 focuses on Ozzy and Sharon’s return to the UK and the preparations for that legendary final show at Villa Park (LouderSound)

Hammer chats with global metal icon – and all-round metal legend – Iggor Cavalera (LouderSound)

TesseracT’s third album, Polars, saw singer Dan Tompkins return to the band’s line-up (LouderSound)

Almost a decade since Vimic first released music, their debut album Open Your Omen is finally here (LouderSound)

The Bad Seeds leader was answering a question about his political leanings and offered up a considered, non-partisan response (LouderSound)

The renowned YouTuber played in front of 82,000 people at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (LouderSound)

The temperatures have dropped, pumpkin spice is creeping back onto coffee shop menus, and red leaves are strewn all over the place – autumn is well and truly here. But don’t stress, there’s still time for a final summer celebration on Hackney’s streets, brought to life by Estrellia Galicia in their biggest and boldest chapter…

The show, directed by regular Bowie filmmaker Francis Whatley, will mark 50 years since the icon’s arrival in the German capital (LouderSound)

Lola Young has announced a hiatus from her music career to focus on personal issues. The decision follows an incident where Young collapsed onstage during her performance at the All Things Go NYC Music Festival, after completing just five songs. The singer took to Instagram to inform her followers of the break, stating, “I’m going…

Global charity Choose Love are set to commemorate their 10th anniversary with a fundraising event this November, featuring performances by James Blake, Jessie Ware, and others. This event, titled ’10 Years Of Choose Love’, will take place on 20th November at the Royal Albert Hall, showcasing a variety of performers and special guests. Among those…

Björk has joined a growing list of artists participating in a campaign to block their music from streaming in Israel, as reported by the No Music for Genocide initiative. This movement, which includes over 400 musicians such as MJ Lenderman, Massive Attack, and Yaeji, along with labels like Bayonet, 10k, and Pan, aims to protest…

Øya Festival has announced its first wave of artists for the 2026 edition, set to take place from 12th to 15th August in Tøyen Park, Oslo. The Cure are confirmed to headline the opening night on 12th August, marking their only performance in Norway for 2026. Joining them as main support are Australian punk-rockers Amyl…

From Chepang’s philosophical grindcore to Slung’s sleek doomgaze, screamo revivalists Static Dress and chaotic metalcore mob Idle Heirs, these are the bands you need to hear in October 2025 (LouderSound)

LISTEN UP!, the Florida pop-punk’s 11th studio album, arrives in February 2026 (LouderSound)

The hour-long film airs on October 2 and chronicles the Black Sabbath singer and his wife/manager’s move from the US to the UK (LouderSound)

Omar & Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird tells the story of the friendship between Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (LouderSound)

2015 album saw the djent pioneers continue their move away from frenzied metal to thought-provoking prog, meaning the singer had to embrace a new way of creative thinking (LouderSound)

War, peace, dictators and a failed pursuit of young love were at the heart of the band’s attempt to make “proper grown-up music” in 1972 (LouderSound)

For a brief period in the late eighties, White Lion were genuine contenders for Bon Jovi’s hair metal crown (LouderSound)

In related news, Kiwis have voted Yungblud’s version of Black Sabbath’s classic Changes the seventh best rock song ever (LouderSound)

Mogwai, Slowdive, The Twilight Sad and more will support The Cure in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester in 2026 (LouderSound)

Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from touring with Iron Maiden earlier this year (LouderSound)

Ella Eyre has released her latest single ‘hell yeah’, a track featured on her forthcoming second album ‘everything, in time’, out 21st November. Describing the song, Ella says, “‘hell yeah’ has been a fan-favourite for a while and I’m SO happy it’s finally time to share it. It’s an upbeat, fun depiction of a wilder…

Sam Smith is set to headline an eight-night residency titled ‘To Be Free: San Francisco’ at the historic Castro Theatre. Opening on 10th February 2026, these performances will mark the venue’s reopening after extensive renovations. The announcement coincides with the release of Smith’s cover of Bill Withers’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’, accompanied by a video filmed…

Australian hardcore band SPEED have shared their latest single ‘AIN’T MY GAME’ ahead of the release of their new EP ‘ALL MY ANGELS’, set to arrive on 23rd October. The EP, produced by Elliott Gallart at The Chameleon Studios, addresses the personal loss of three close friends of the band, focusing on themes of grief…

Louis Tomlinson has unveiled his new single ‘Lemonade’, marking the start of a new chapter in his solo career. “The most important thing was for the first single to sound ambitious sonically. It had to be big and fun,” he explains. “To me, ‘Lemonade’ really has instant and natural personality. It ended up being the…

The hardcore vocalist was first diagnosed with the disease in summer 2024 and said he was cancer-free in May (LouderSound)

There are dozens of last-minute deals to grab at Walmart’s massive Lego sale – but be quick as the clock is ticking (LouderSound)

Glorious footage of The Prince Of Darkness battling a Balrog is doing the rounds on multiple social media platforms (LouderSound)

The legendary In Utero and Surfer Rosa producer offered up some encouragement to a young drummer and his words of wisdom are worth listening to (LouderSound)

Hot Topic have a massive 30% off site-wide sale right now. Save on band t-shirts, hoodies, merch, accessories, patches, posters & more… but be quick (LouderSound)

Doja Cat has unveiled new 2026 dates for her ‘Tour Ma Vie World Tour’, extending her schedule across Latin America, Europe, the UK and North America. The tour will commence in São Paulo, Brazil at Suhai Music Hall, covering key cities like Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Dublin, London, Lisbon, Paris, Chicago, Denver, Vancouver, Los Angeles,…

A woman who attended Louder Than Life festival claims that she was knocked out after a crowd-surfer got dropped on her during Sleep Token’s performance (LouderSound)

War Child UK have unveiled the support acts for their forthcoming Day of the Girl concerts, which will feature headline performances by girli, English Teacher and Katy J Pearson. Girli is set to perform on 9th October at London’s Oslo, with Dirt Flirt (pictured) as the supporting act. English Teacher, last year’s Mercury Prize winners,…

Dry Cleaning are set to release their third studio album, ‘Secret Love’, on 9th January 2026. Produced by Cate Le Bon, the album’s announcement comes alongside the release of its first single, ‘Hit My Head All Day’, accompanied by a visualiser featuring choreography by dance duo BULLYACHE. Florence Shaw explains: “The song is about manipulation…

After all, why reply with a short response when you can weave a long tale involving Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and more instead? (LouderSound)

Geese are set to expand their ‘Getting Killed’ tour with two additional UK dates. The New York City band will perform at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on 26th August and at London’s Troxy on 1st September. The band recently released their third studio album, ‘Getting Killed’, through Partisan Records and Play It Again Sam. In a…

Lots of metal bands want to tear the house down – Slayer are doing their damnedest to burn it down (LouderSound)

Label: ESCHOReleased: 12th September 2025 Debut albums often behave like calling cards, keen to show they can stand upright under bright lights. ‘Goodbyehouse’ chooses another path. It carries itself like a space in the middle of being emptied, with belongings half-packed and doors standing open. Snuggle seem uninterested in perfection. The point is to catch the…

Label: Atlantic RecordsReleased: 12th September 2025 Twenty One Pilots have always thrived on puzzles. Records came layered with codes, videos hid symbols in their corners, and live shows teased escape routes. Yet the scavenger hunt never felt like homework. It worked because the songs themselves carried the room. If you wanted to dig, there was a…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “I always say that Creeper is more in the magic business than the music business a lot of the time,” says frontman Will Gould, as cats materialise from nowhere and crawl across him in his home. “Trying to work out how to catch people off guard, especially in an age where…

The ex-Smiths man was unsuccessful in his mission to moonlight as a screenwriter for his favourite soap opera (LouderSound)

The Richmond groove metal heavyweights are hinting that something will go down on Thursday, October 2 (LouderSound)

Bleed From Within supported Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine at multiple US shows, and singer Scott Kennedy says the co-headliners’ falling-out “wasn’t as bad as it was made out to be” (LouderSound)

Interviewing the Prince Of Darkness was not like interviewing other members of the rock royalty (LouderSound)

When The Beatles cranked up the guitars, they really cranked up the guitars (LouderSound)

Mikael Åkerfeldt on his violent games, hotel balcony prank, soaking a label exec in vodka, and being left to make music his own way (LouderSound)

David Bowie’s back catalogue is one of the boldest in rock’n’roll, fizzing with reinvention and renewal – and these are his best albums (LouderSound)

Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall and Alan Gratzer joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s marching band for a homecoming medley of REO Speedwagon classics (LouderSound)

Join Axl Rose as he becomes entwined in a deadly conspiracy (LouderSound)

Down With Boring is back tonight (29 September) on Dork Radio, and we’ve got a bumper show lined up. This week, Friends of the Magazine and former Dork cover stars Sprints swing by, with Sam and Jack chatting all about their brand new – and properly ace – album, plus plenty of nonsense besides. We’re…

Orbit Culture return with yet more evidence of why they’re one of the best bands in the current European metal scene (LouderSound)

Domino are set to launch a new archival imprint, Domino Vault, which will focus on reissuing rare and out-of-print releases from their extensive catalogue. The imprint’s inaugural release will feature The Amazing Snakeheads’ 2014 debut album, ‘Amphetamine Ballads’, which will be presented on 180g heavyweight vinyl, with only 200 hand-numbered copies available. The Glasgow garage…

Bad Bunny is set to take centre stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, announced by Apple Music, the NFL, and Roc Nation. The performance will occur at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Bad Bunny comments, “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran…

The Wonder Years have announced a UK headline tour set for January 2026. The tour includes performances at Manchester’s Albert Hall and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town, with tickets available from Friday 3rd October at 10am. Emerging from Lansdale, PA, north of Philadelphia, The Wonder Years most recent album was 2022’s ‘The Hum Goes on…

Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival has confirmed its headliners for 2026, with Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure topping the bill. The festival will feature a diverse lineup including Teddy Swims, Tom Grennan, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg, The Kooks, Feeder, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, Rick…

One of the world’s most famous actors was present for one of the biggest reunions in history (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Creeper, Gluecifer, The Hot Damn! and more (LouderSound)

North America! Prepare to get Ghosted! (LouderSound)

It’s been about 18 months since Sprints released their debut album, ‘Letter to Self’. A collection of tracks rooted in vocalist and guitarist Karla Chubb’s personal experiences and social commentary, it laid a solid foundation for the group and packed out the year ahead with shows. The road unwound endlessly before them, nights turning into…

The California four-piece offer another platter of soulful rock’n’roll that bucks trends and plucks heartstrings (LouderSound)

Young British vocalist Jesse Smith will front Rick Wakeman’s English Rock Ensemble on their upcoming The Return Of The Caped Crusader Part 2 dates (LouderSound)

The new episode of Peacemaker featured a hell of a plot twist – and showrunner James Gunn turned to heavy metal to soundtrack it (LouderSound)

The bassist, who used to play in Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band, compares seeing Sabbath onstage to watching Muhammad Ali in the ring (LouderSound)

Released 17 years after The Replacements broke up and sold for pocket change, the album was a perfect metaphor for Paul Westerberg’s chaotic, brilliant career (LouderSound)

The drummer decided to make a simple album with a good band, featuring guest spots from Jon Anderson and Steve Howe. With the exception of an ill-advised cod reggae track, it’s all good – if undemanding (LouderSound)

The album that took Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks away from their day jobs into the belly of the Fleetwood Mac beast (LouderSound)

The collaboration took place at Vedder’s annual Ohana Festival in California (LouderSound)

It turns out that lengthy, multi-part instrumentals and concept albums aren’t prog after all (LouderSound)

5 Seconds of Summer surprised audiences with a performance at the Sun Rose in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The Australian band took to the stage for the first time in nearly two years, following the release of their single ‘NOT OK’, from upcoming sixth album, ‘Everyone’s a Star!’, due 14th November. The location of…

The Futureheads are set to release their first Christmas album, titled ‘Christmas’, on 21st November. The album was recorded over nine months in Sunderland, and features both reimagined Christmas classics and two original tracks: ‘The Coldest Winter in 100 Years’ and ‘Christmas Was Better in the 80s’. The idea for the album originated from the…

Honey Revenge and Rain City Drive have unveiled plans for a co-headline tour across the EU and UK, set to take place in January 2026. The tour will feature Rain City Drive closing in mainland Europe, while Honey Revenge will conclude the UK leg of the tour. Supporting both bands on all dates will be…

FKA twigs has announced her new album ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’, which will serve as a continuation of her previous album ‘EUSEXUA’. Originally intended as a deluxe edition, ‘Afterglow’ has evolved into a standalone project featuring an entirely new tracklist, due 14th November. The album’s announcement is accompanied by her latest single ‘Cheap Hotel’, along with a…

Magdalena Bay have introduced their latest track ‘Second Sleep’, accompanied by an official video directed by Amalia Irons. This release is part of a double single, which also includes ‘Star Eyes’. These tracks represent the band’s first new material since their second album ‘Imaginal Disk’. “‘Second Sleep’ and ‘Star Eyes’ are two songs we made…

Sigrid has unveiled ‘Two Years’, the latest track from her upcoming third album ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say’, set for release on 24th October via Island / EMI. Crafted in Tokyo alongside long-time collaborator Askjell, the song explores a partner’s viewpoint. Sigrid comments, “It was trying to see the situation from another person’s…

Creeper have unveiled their latest single ‘Prey For The Night’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death’. This new project, set to be released on 31st October, continues the narrative established in their previous album ‘Sanguivore’, following a British rock band on an American tour during the 1980s Satanic Panic, leaving a…

YONAKA are back with their new single ‘Problems’. This track marks the first release from the Brighton rock trio’s forthcoming second studio album, which is yet to be announced. The band, comprising Theresa Jarvis, George Edwards and Alex Crosby, have recently signed with Distiller Records. Theresa explains, “‘Problems’ is about when love starts to turn…

Fickle Friends have announced their upcoming third studio album, ‘Fickle Friends’, which is set to be released on 7th November via their label, Palmeira Music. The Brighton-based band are also gearing up for a UK album release tour, commencing in November, including a performance at the Green Door Store in their hometown on the album’s…

Fletcher has released a special live performance EP titled ‘Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)’, featuring tracks from her third studio album ‘Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?’. The live EP features intimate renditions of five tracks, accompanied by Grammy Award-winning producer and co-executive…

Sofia Isella has unveiled her latest single, ‘Out In The Garden’, a track co-written and co-produced with Mr Hudson that critiques blind faith and explores themes of piety intertwined with malevolence. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the track, Isella comments, “I got called demonic for the first time. I call it, losing my demonic virginity.…

THUMPER have released their new track ‘Bad Mood’, marking their third single of 2025. The Dublin alt-rockers are following up on their debut album ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, which was nominated for the Choice Music Prize, with the single exploring themes of mental health and modern technology. Frontman Oisin Furlong Leahy comments on the single, saying,…

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