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In 1990 Faith No More teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne and James Hetfield to play War Pigs. But after the show, FNM drummer Mike Bordin recalls consoling a downcast Ozzy (LouderSound)

The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga’s band The Yagas draw on everything from Nine Inch Nails and Judas Priest to The Cure and AC/DC (LouderSound)

Three generations of punk icons share a stage at Norwegian festival for one-off collaboration (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “We just want to make music that will help people feel something,” says Hot Milk’s Hannah Mee. On their 2023 debut album ‘A Call To The Void’, that meant mining their personal experiences to create emotionally complex guitar anthems that flirted with dance, indie and pop. The follow-up, ‘Corporation P.O.P.’, is…

Before they invented heavy metal, Black Sabbath were a blue band called Earth… (LouderSound)

The Boss’s magnificent missing chapters, now finally published (LouderSound)

Boston, created by reclusive genius Tom Scholz, flew high but fell so far (LouderSound)

The guitarist/vocalist found his way back to music with help from his partner Louise Patricia Crane. Now he has several projects brewing, including Crimson-related material (LouderSound)

True life informs the versatile guitarist’s first post-Crimson solo release, with plenty to pique interest even if it veers away from traditional prog (LouderSound)

Mike Oldfield’s Hergest Ridge was originally received with a shrug, but time has only emphasised its quiet brilliance (LouderSound)

Old songs, new clothes (LouderSound)

Members of Yes, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, and later-generation musicians are among 30 artists who choose their favourite performances to mark a decade since the bass powerhouse’s death (LouderSound)

“Final” shows have been added to the band’s Aussie schedule (LouderSound)

The UK’s premier proprietor of grime metal makes a big impact on the Greenpeace stage (LouderSound)

Biffy Clyro will hit Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage on Friday night – here’s how you can watch their set no matter where you are (LouderSound)

Alanis Morissette will play on the Pyramid Stage on Friday might – here’s how you can watch the singer/songwriter’s set no matter where you are (LouderSound)

Could cult desert rock legends Kyuss rise again? Josh Homme offers fans a glimmer of hope (LouderSound)

Plan out your Glasto viewing schedule so you don’t miss a beat throughout the festival weekend (LouderSound)

RATM hit out at politicians who’ve created a climate of fear among immigrants to the US (LouderSound)

Lorde has hinted at a potential surprise performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, sharing an image of the Woodsies tent on her Instagram Stories ahead of the event. The timing appears significant, with an unannounced slot scheduled for 11:30 am on 27th June coinciding with the release of her fourth album, ‘Virgin’. Speaking to Jo…

Metal stardom has long been synonymous with drinking and excess. However, the genre’s musicians are giving up alcohol younger and younger. We investigate why. (LouderSound)

Kneecap have teased an upcoming announcement scheduled for 6pm this evening, ahead of their appearance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The Irish hip-hop trio are set to perform on the West Holts stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday 28th June at 4pm. The group shared a brief message on Instagram stating: “Important message coming. 6pm…

The 1975 have reportedly invested heavily in their upcoming Glastonbury headline performance, spending four times their performance fee on production costs. The Manchester band are set to top the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm tomorrow (27th June), marking their only live appearance of 2025. They share headline billing with Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo. The…

Prog and Metal Hammer are partnering with this year’s post-rock and prog metal two-day event Pelagic Fest (LouderSound)

Look out for cameos from Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor in one of TV’s most iconic adverts (LouderSound)

We talk to all four members of Sabbath ahead of their final show, taking place in the city where they started heavy metal (LouderSound)

Good Charlotte announce details of their follow-up to 2018’s Generation Rx (LouderSound)

The 1975 are headlining Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage on Friday night – here’s how to catch their set live from anywhere (LouderSound)

Metallica’s six-string king has his sights firmly set on the future (LouderSound)

The Beaches have shared new single ‘Touch Myself’, taken from their upcoming third studio album ‘No Hard Feelings’. The Canadian alt-rock group’s latest track explores themes of heartbreak, with the song arriving as the fourth single from their forthcoming record, due 29th August. “Touch Myself is a song about being so heartbroken you can’t even…

Ghostwoman have shared new single ‘Levon’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Welcome to the Civilized World’, set for release on 5th September via Full Time Hobby. The Belgium/Canada-based duo of Evan Uschenko and Ille van Dessel have crafted their fourth album between the two countries over a two-year period, recording between locations including a friend’s…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER have announced their fourth studio album ‘The Star Chapter: TOGETHER’, set to arrive on 21st July. The K-pop group’s new record serves as the final instalment of their ‘The Star Chapter’ series and marks their first full-length album since ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL’, which arrived in October 2023. The announcement was accompanied…

Blood Orange has released ‘The Field’, marking his first new song in three years. The track, written and produced by Dev Hynes, features collaborations with The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, Daniel Cesar, and regular Blood Orange contributors Caroline Polacheck and Eva Tolkin. Hynes has also directed an accompanying music video for the release. The new…

The words “scheduling conflict” rear their ugly head (LouderSound)

Iconic southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd play four UK shows in July. Will they play Free Bird? Good chance (LouderSound)

Led Zeppelin may have shunned singles, but they wrote some of rock’s most iconic songs – and here are 50 of the very best (LouderSound)

It seems that Brent Hinds’ exit from Mastodon may not have been entirely amicable (LouderSound)

Wolf Alice have announced their new single ‘The Sofa’, the second track to be taken from their upcoming album ‘The Clearing’. The track follows the release of recent single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’, with the full album set to arrive on 29th August. “After the love you showed for ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’, we’re feeling all kinds…

If you haven’t managed to secure tickets for Oasis’ sold-out Live 25 world tour, all is not yet lost (LouderSound)

‘Patchwork’ are playing Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage on Saturday evening, but they’re keeping their true identity a secret, and it’s driving The Internet crazy (LouderSound)

Pale Waves have announced the Still Smitten Tour, a series of dates across the UK and Ireland set to take place this October. The Manchester alt-pop outfit will begin the run at Sunderland’s The Old Fire Station on 13th October, with shows continuing through to a final date at Cyprus Avenue, Cork on 30th October.…

Five days ago, Shame were supporting Wunderhorse at London’s Alexandra Palace. Now, they’re announcing their new album ‘Cutthroat’ and preparing for a sold-out gig at Brixton Jamm where they’ll play the new material in its entirety. We’re not sure what the world record is for shifting album campaigns, but ‘under a week’ has got to…

Giant Steps traces Derek Shulman’s career from Simon Dupree & The Big Sound through Gentle Giant to record executive working with Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, AC/DC and more… (LouderSound)

The Vangelis soundtrack for Ridley Scott’s epic 1492: Conquest Of Paradise will be reissued on coloured vinyl and CD in August (LouderSound)

Glastonbury isn’t the only major UK festival launching this week (LouderSound)

Drawing on Shinto, sci-fi and traditional Japanese folk, Kuunatic are one of metal’s most fascinating new bands (LouderSound)

“Futique is an exploration of ideas, objects or relationships that exist across time.” Biffy Clyro announce new album Futique (LouderSound)

hard life are teasing their new album ‘onion’, set for release on 18th July via Island EMI, with new single ‘y3llow bike’. The track follows previous singles ‘othello’ and ‘OGRE’, with the new album marking the band’s first full-length release since their recent legal battles. The record was primarily created in Tokyo, where Murray Matravers…

Biffy Clyro have announced their new album ‘Futique’, set for release on 26th September. The Scottish trio’s latest offering follows their recent single ‘A Little Love’, which topped the UK’s Official Vinyl Singles Chart after premiering as Radio 1’s Hottest Record and receiving its live debut at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Frontman Simon Neil explains…

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) have announced a new merchandise line called ‘Lifelines’, featuring donated lyrics from artists including Blossoms, Inhaler, Fontaines DC, and Tom Walker. The initiative, which aims to raise funds for CALM’s suicide prevention work, will release a series of t-shirts featuring hope-focused lyrics from each artist. The collection launches with Blossoms’…

A new documentary exploring the global BTS ARMY fandom is set for a limited theatrical release, beginning 30th July through Trafalgar Releasing. ‘Forever We Are Young’, directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn, examines the worldwide impact of BTS’s fandom, which currently stands at 90 million members globally. The documentary follows ARMY members across various…

The Beths are set to release their fourth album ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’ via ANTI- Records on 29th August, alongside sharing new single ‘No Joy’. The New Zealand quartet – Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, Benjamin Sinclair, and Tristan Deck – explore themes of existential vertigo and cyclical personal growth on their latest full-length. The…

Sarah Maison has announced new single ‘Exister’, out today (25th June) via Capitane Records. The French alternative pop artist’s latest track marks a continuation of the sonic evolution displayed on her previous EPs, ‘Sarah Maison’ and ‘Soleils’, released in 2018 and 2021 respectively. “Exister is an ode to nature and a reflection on the absurdity…

Deafheaven have announced a twenty-five date European and UK tour for autumn/winter 2025, following the release of their new album ‘Lonely People With Power’ and recent performance at Outbreak fest. The San Francisco band have also recently shared a short film for album track ‘Winona’, directed by Nico and produced by Pulse Films, with creative…

Wisp has announced their debut album ‘If Not Winter’, set for release on 1st August via Music Soup/Interscope Records. The shoegaze artist has also shared a new visualiser for their recent single ‘Save Me Now’, described as their grungiest track to date. The album represents a complete realisation of their boundary-pushing approach to the genre,…

Mathew Horne is set to star in ‘The Battle’, a new comedy exploring the infamous 1995 Britpop rivalry between Blur and Oasis. The actor and comedian will take on the role of music executive Andy Ross in the production, which opens at Birmingham Rep on 11th February ahead of a major UK tour and West…

“Hello from rehearsals!” frontman Ozzy Osbourne writes on social media (LouderSound)

Blues lifer Robin Trower picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names his favourite Robin Trower album (Hint: It’s not Bridge Of Sighs) (LouderSound)

Danish shrieker King Diamond has returned to the road with “a horror show set to music” (LouderSound)

By the time he reunited his 80s group for third album Unify, he’d replaced Chris Squire and started fronting Asia. None of it would have happened without Toto and Gentle Giant (LouderSound)

Hotter Than A Highway to Hell With The Devil will provide all the Satan you’ll ever need (LouderSound)

Writer Mick Wall has written books on Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Eagles and more (LouderSound)

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins and writer Pat Carty worked together as apprentice joiners in the 1990s: 30 years on, we put them together again (LouderSound)

FOLLOW DORK X 2000TREES ON SPOTIFY Making a long-awaited return with their first-ever appearance at 2000trees Festival this summer, letlive. arrive as a changed band from the one that stepped away in 2017. Their Sincerely Yours tour was initially interpreted as a final farewell but it’s become something else entirely. It is less of a…

Davey Havok’s influential punks set out their plans to conjure up their dark arts across the US and Canada (LouderSound)

The Zombies: Hung Up On A Dream documentary is set for UK-wide release across all video platforms from July (LouderSound)

As 28 Years Later lurches its way towards box office success, we suggest the rock and metal albums that would best soundtrack a zombie killing spree (LouderSound)

Zara Larsson has released a new video for her single ‘Midnight Sun’, the title track from her forthcoming album. The video, drawing inspiration from Swedish summers, features a saturated, hyperreal aesthetic that pays homage to Y2K maximalism. The track was created with collaborator MNEK, producers Margo XS and Zhone, and songwriter Helena Gao. “I really…

YUNGBLUD is done fucking around. For years, YUNGBLUD has been punk rock’s answer to Bart Simpson, delivering bratty songs of rebellion with youthful angst. Live, the gigs have been about causing as much smirking chaos as possible. As he struts out onstage at Milton Keynes Bowl to close out the second instalment of his own…

Dublin post-punks Sprints return (LouderSound)

Slow Crush have shared new single ‘While You Dream Vividly’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Thirst’. The track arrives ahead of their third full-length record, following 2018’s ‘Aurora’ and 2021’s ‘Hush’. The new album, set for release via Pure Noise Records on 29th August, was recorded at The Ranch in Southampton with producer Lewis Johns.…

Thom Yorke’s new track, Dialing In, is the theme for Apple TV’s new drama Smoke, which airs on June 27 (LouderSound)

Sir Chloe is set to release their second full-length album ‘Swallow The Knife’ on 22nd August, alongside announcing a 36-date North American headline tour. The new record, produced by Steph Marziano, features drums from Sarah Jones across the majority of tracks. Sir Chloe, the moniker of vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Dana Foote, performs vocals, guitars,…

Gorillaz are set to headline Pulse of Gaia festival in Madrid this September, marking their only performance outside the UK this year as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. The virtual band will perform at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid on 20th September, joined by their full live band and featuring visuals from Jamie Hewlett. The performance…

SPRINTS have announced their second album ‘All That Is Over’, set for release on 26th September via City Slang worldwide and Sub Pop in North America – marking their first release with the legendary Seattle label. The Irish four-piece have also shared new single ‘Descartes’ alongside news of an extensive UK and European tour, including…

Poppy discusses one of the biggest metal team-ups of 2025 so far (LouderSound)

Line-up changes, cancelled tours, shyness, outside commitments left the Canterbury crew with no option but to gamble on their future. Their third studio album proves they won (LouderSound)

Chris admits that he hasn’t spoken to his guitarist brother since his Lamb Of God dismissal, which he claims happened via email (LouderSound)

One of When Rivers Meet’s albums was a chart first and the following hit the Top 5, but they “still think we’re a little band” (LouderSound)

PiL frontman and former Sex Pistol John Lydon on losing loved ones, living near the California fires, spoken-word gigs and underpants (LouderSound)

The former Yes vocalist and the Flower Kings leader spent two years creating and fine-tuning a record designed to be an in-depth experience – and surprised even themselves (LouderSound)

Steely Dan brought jazz smarts and lyrical sophistication to rock, conjuring up brainiac music that sold millions – just don’t mention ‘yacht rock’ (LouderSound)

Turnstile have soundtracked a new Taco Bell commercial featuring skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, with two tracks from their album ‘Never Enough’ appearing in the spot. The Baltimore hardcore quintet’s songs ‘Seein’ Stars’ and ‘Birds’ feature in the advertisement for Hawk’s Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box campaign. The collaboration continues the band’s relationship with Taco…

Barry Can’t Swim has shared new single ‘All My Friends’, the final track to be released ahead of his upcoming album ‘Loner’. The new album, set for release via Ninja Tune, follows his Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut ‘When Will We Land?’. The electronic artist’s recent achievements include a nomination for Best Dance Act at the 2024…

The Prodigy have announced a UK and Ireland arena tour for April 2026, with Carl Cox joining as special guest. The electronic pioneers will perform tracks from across their seven UK number one albums, while Cox returns to his signature three-deck vinyl setup for two-hour opening sets each night. “We’re bringin back that full experience…

Citizen are set to release a 10th anniversary edition of their second album ‘Everybody Is Going To Heaven’ via Run For Cover Records on 27th June. The expanded reissue features previously unreleased track ‘Nail In Your Hand’, alongside a reimagined version of ‘Heaviside’ by Wisp and various demos from the album’s recording sessions. Originally released…

Wet Leg have revealed ‘davina mccall’, the third track from their upcoming second album ‘moisturizer’. The new single is a soft, lovelorn ballad that draws inspiration from Big Brother and Shakira, accompanied by a stop-motion animated video directed by Chris Hopewell. The visual features the band as clay figures searching for a feather-stealing goblin, connecting…

Royel Otis have announced their sophomore album ‘hickey’, set for release on 22nd August via OURNESS/Capitol/Island Records. The announcement comes following the release of their debut album ‘PRATTS & PAIN’ in February 2024. The Sydney-based duo have recently been playing pop-up shows across the United States, previewing new material alongside their latest single ‘moody’. Speaking…

Dolly Parton has announced her first extended Las Vegas residency in 32 years, with six shows scheduled at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this December. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will perform a selection of hits spanning seven decades, including ‘9 to 5’, ‘Jolene’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, and ‘Coat Of…

Duran Duran are set to bring their Halloween spectacular to Manchester’s Co-op Live for an exclusive UK show on 31st October. The British band will present their annual Danse Macabre Halloween Party in the UK for the first time, following its inception at Las Vegas’ Wynn Theatre in 2022. The show promises to feature their…

Mick Ralphs’ death has been confirmed in a statement from Bad Company (LouderSound)

The Prodigy promise to bring the heat, and new music, on UK and Ireland arena tour (LouderSound)

It’ll be just like seeing QOTSA perform underneath Paris surrounded by millions of skeletons, except completely different (LouderSound)

The National Bowl at Milton Keynes plays home to an underserved tribe in a celebration of 80s alternative music (LouderSound)

Siân Rebecca Berry, the member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion, wants the opening show of Manson’s UK tour pulled (LouderSound)

Our guide to every full-length studio album made by one of alternative music’s most fascinating and unpredictable creatives (LouderSound)

The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production, dedicated to the godfathers of heavy metal, will hit the road from September to November (LouderSound)

German metalcore veterans Heaven Shall Burn deserve to be far bigger outside of their homeland. Is this the album that will make that happen? (LouderSound)

“It’s a full-on 8th grade girl revenge song” Evan Dando on new Lemonheads single In The Margin (LouderSound)

Featuring Joe Bonamassa, The Hives, Enuff Z’nuff and five other raiders of the lost art (LouderSound)

Think Glastonbury Festival is all about mainstream artists? Think again (LouderSound)

Matt Bellamy’s hard rock powerhouse played a short snippet of Stranded at one of Europe’s biggest metal festivals last weekend (LouderSound)

The latest iteration of Sony’s best-selling over-ear headphones feature arguably the best noise cancelling yet. Tuned by studio engineers, they sound pretty good too (LouderSound)

Yep, punk is officially half a century old (LouderSound)

And no, it’s not a track from The Poison (LouderSound)

The Kinks’ US tour of 1965 was eventful even before the Killer Clown got involved (LouderSound)

Guitarist says one of the worst days of his life came when a song featuring the Jethro Tull leader was dropped from their 2012 comeback album (LouderSound)

Brian Wilson’s celebrated masterpiece, reappraised (LouderSound)

Could these be the final AC/DC shows ever? (LouderSound)

The Who’s Pete Townshend describes Zak Starkey’s sacking saga as “a mess” (LouderSound)

The proto-prog trio’s crunching 80s revamp revisited, with extras and a live set (LouderSound)

It’s true, just ask Radiohead, Blur, Fontaines D.C., Red Hot Chili Peppers and more… (LouderSound)

Linkin Park cancelled show in Bern due to “medical issue” and so far there’s been no update (LouderSound)

In 1975 some of the biggest names in prog became the backing band for comedian Charlie Drake to record the Gabriel-penned song You’ll Never Know. It was an utter flop (LouderSound)

Stunning collaboration yields two albums that are different – while also, somehow, the same (LouderSound)

The band’s famously chilled out frontman Ray Davies had a hard time accepting that people thought Eddie Van Halen & co. wrote his timeless classic (LouderSound)

The multi-platinum success of Born In The USA made Bruce Springsteen a household name, but The Boss still harbours reservations about the album (LouderSound)

Biohazard, Omnium Gatherum and Beyond The Black are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Dork has officially hit the big 1-0-0, and we’re celebrating in style. Issue 100 – available to order now, and online from this coming Monday (23rd June) – is a bumper, triple-cover spectacular, with Fontaines D.C. and CMAT revealed as our brand new cover stars alongside the already-revealed Bastille. We already announced an ultra-intimate celebratory…

PinkPantheress has shared unreleased track ‘Close to you’, accompanied by a new music video. The song, which was originally teased on Soundcloud in 2021, has been one of her most requested unreleased tracks. PinkPantheress recently performed the song live during an intimate show at Banquet Records’ Pryzm, where attendees received promotional CDs of the track.…

Great new prog you need to hear from Tribe3, Esthesis, Fields Of Næcluda and more in our Tracks Of The Week… (LouderSound)

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY When Dork drops KuleeAngee a line, they’re mid-cleanup. “We just finished up cleaning our studio ‘cos Kesh had his birthday here the other night,” they admit, half-apologetically, half-proudly. “We’re sweating buckets and now doing this interview, haha.” You get the sense that this combo – hedonism and hustle – is precisely…

Lola Young has released a new single ‘Not Like That Anymore’, taken from her upcoming third album ‘I’m Only F**king Myself’. The South London artist’s new album, set for release on 19th September via Island Records/Day One, follows her recent single ‘One Thing’, which has reached the UK Top 20 Singles Chart. The album, co-written…

Alessi Rose has announced details of her debut Polydor Records EP ‘Voyeur’, alongside new single ‘That Could Be Me’. The eight-track EP, set for release on 25th July, follows her recent single ‘Same Mouth’ and features production from Josh Scarbrow, Benjy Gibson, and Oli Fox, alongside Sam De Jong, John Hill, and Sammy Witte. ‘That…

Sam Fender has released a new version of ‘Rein Me In’ featuring Olivia Dean, following its live debut during his recent stadium shows. The track, which originally appeared on Fender’s third album ‘People Watching’, has been reworked to include a new verse written and performed by Dean. The collaboration marks Fender’s first recorded duet since…

The music business can be brutal, as the Sex Pistols discovered in March 1977 when they signed and then lost a record deal in a single week (LouderSound)

BENEE has shared new single ‘Off The Rails’, co-written with songwriting and producing duo Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd. The track, which arrives alongside a music video directed by Bedroom, was produced by Kloser and Anderfjärd with BENEE’s frequent collaborator Josh Fountain. The New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based artist explains the song’s origins, saying, “It’s an…

Lorde has shared new track ‘Hammer’, taken from her upcoming fourth studio album ‘Virgin’. The track, which opens the eleven-song record, is co-produced by Lorde alongside Jim-E Stack. It follows previous single ‘Man of the Year’. Alongside the song, Lorde has released a music video directed by Renell Medrano, marking their first collaboration. The video…

JADE has released her new single ‘Plastic Box’, taken from her forthcoming debut solo album ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’. The track, co-produced by Oscar Görres and written by JADE alongside GRADES and Lauren Aquilina, explores themes of jealousy and insecurity. “Plastic Box is about that irrational and toxic insecurity within us when we think about our…

Reading & Leeds have announced over 80 new artists for their 2025 edition, including Leigh-Anne, Skye Newman, and Waterparks. The festival, taking place from 21st-24th August at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds, will see Waterparks and Demae join the Main Stage lineup ahead of D-Block Europe and Travis Scott. Leigh-Anne, Still…

From denim vests to bullet belts and drawer after drawer of black t-shirts, this is how metal music developed its signature dress code (LouderSound)

Coldplay have announced the support acts for their upcoming UK stadium shows, including a record-breaking ten-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium and two dates at Hull’s Craven Park. The Wembley shows will feature Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela as opening acts. Main support across the dates will come…

Dua Lipa has surprised fans at her Radical Optimism pop-up store in Shoreditch ahead of her sold-out Wembley Stadium performances. The global pop star made an appearance at Protein Studios, where she spent time meeting fans, taking photographs, and creating her signature drink ‘Pickle And Jalapeño Diet Coke’. The pop-up store, presented by American Express,…

Oasis have announced the launch of their official Live ’25 Fan Stores across the UK and Ireland, with the first location opening today (20th June) in Manchester’s Spinningfields. The nationwide rollout of stores will feature the official Live ’25 merchandise collection, including menswear, womenswear, children’s wear and accessories. The collection includes a collaboration with adidas,…

Soft Play are set to mark the tenth anniversary of their debut album with a deluxe reissue of ‘Are You Satisfied?’ on 29th August. Originally released under their previous name Slaves, the 2015 record debuted in the UK Top 10 and earned both Gold certification and a Mercury Prize nomination. The expanded anniversary edition will…

Muse have returned with their first new music since 2022’s ‘Will Of The People’ album, sharing new single ‘Unravelling’. The track, released via Warner Records and produced by Dan Lancaster, was debuted during an intimate warm-up show at Helsinki’s House of Culture before being performed to 50,000 fans at Finland’s Rockfest on 14th June. The…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY It’s a strange contradiction: something soft, malleable, flexible, and yet strangely resilient. Plasticine doesn’t shatter. It just bends. For Australian songwriter, producer and occasional doctor Gordi, it became the perfect metaphor for the shapeshifting stretch of her past few years – and the guiding principle behind her third album, ‘Like Plasticine’.…

Here we go, then. Our Very Very Special Guests for Dork’s 100th issue celebrations have officially been revealed – and honestly? We’ve outdone ourselves when it comes to squeezing a VERY big band in a VERY small space. Multi-time cover icons Bastille will headline a once-in-a-lifetime live show at London’s legendary 100 Club on Thursday…

Also in this issue: Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Mike Peters, Buckcherry, Adam Duritz, Battlesnake, Eureka Machines, H.E.A.T, Steve Lillywhite, Live Aid USA and more (LouderSound)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s Millie Earl wants to “reinforce the message that violence against women and girls isn’t something that’s acceptable in our community” (LouderSound)

UK trio Muse have released new single Unravelling, their first new music since 2022’s Will Of The People (LouderSound)

The brand new issue of Prog is on sale now, and also featuring Richard Sinclair, Gentle Giant, Peter Baumann, Katatonia (LouderSound)

Listen to Dölly Crüe’s version of the classic power ballad Home Sweet Home now (LouderSound)

Best known as Steve Hackett’s live vocalist, he moves away from his usual tone with darker, more personal music than his earlier solo output (LouderSound)

With 28 albums’ worth of songs to choose from, there’ll be some surprises as Sparks tour their MAD! album (LouderSound)

Metal is more the singer’s thing, but he’s in awe of his bandmate’s achievements with Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Colosseum II and others (LouderSound)

Skunk Anansie’s future hung in the balance, but a new album and the power of love changed everything (LouderSound)

A second album of fevered garage rock from Pretenders’ guitarist (LouderSound)

“I always knew Charli xcx was going to be a megastar,” says Jodie Harsh backstage at Lido Festival. “She’s had such an amazing career, so it hasn’t exactly been a slow climb, but everything has just exploded with ‘Brat’. It’s amazing to see because she’s a very, very hard worker.” Released last June, Charli’s sixth…

Driving through the fields and forests of Bray – known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, as we’re told by anyone who asks where we’re off to on this trip – the band manager at the wheel tells us how he came across his latest act. When looking to fill a support slot for fellow Irish…

There’s tearing it up on stage, and then there’s swim school taking a joyride on a buggy around an old Soviet airfield minutes before their set. Edinburgh’s finest made the most of their time at Rock for People in the Czech Republic last weekend, playing the Evropa 2 stage on Saturday 14th June as part…

“This song will be sung forever.” (LouderSound)

Steve Hackett will release The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall double live album in July (LouderSound)

The reunited Oasis might be stadium-bound soon, but don’t hold your breath for another iconic Manchester band returning to the stage (LouderSound)

Nine Inch Nails wow London’s O2 Arena on date three of their European tour (LouderSound)

The Load country ballad was supposed to be a personal piece that Metallica’s frontman kept to himself, according to a recently unearthed 1996 interview (LouderSound)

From U2 in a Batman movie to Korn in Tomb Raider and Slayer in Dracula, these songs have outshone the movies they were first featured in (LouderSound)

10:30am. That’s when the first fans began queuing for tonight’s Dork’s Night Out at Colours Hoxton, and the reason can be summed up in two words: James Marriott. With a devoted fanbase ready for his every move, tonight feels special. Over a few years, James has established himself not just as a personality from another…

Singer Nick Holmes talks to Metal Hammer about Paradise Lost’s new music, dealing with depression, and why the band aren’t returning to electronica any time soon (LouderSound)

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY If you’ve been at all active online this year, you’ll have seen the same name pop up again and again: one you think could be a solo artist or maybe a group, or, actually, you might have no idea what it is, but it’s always there swirling around the hyper-speed fevered…

Ava Max has announced a European and UK headline tour in support of her third studio album ‘Don’t Click Play’. The singer will begin the UK and European leg of her world tour at London’s O2 Academy Brixton this October, following a North American run that starts in September. The new dates will see her…

meg elsier has released new single ‘sportscar [scrapped]’, taken from the deluxe edition of her debut album ‘spittake’, which arrives on 25th July via Bright Antenna Records. The indie-rock artist’s new track combines guitar textures and synths with introspective lyrics, building from quiet verses to an energetic chorus. The song is accompanied by a theatrical…

Stevie Wonder has announced the support acts for his upcoming LOVE, LIGHT & SONG UK 2025 performance at American Express presents BST Hyde Park on 12th July. Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective will join the line-up alongside Thee Sacred Souls, Elmiene, and Corinne Bailey Rae, with more guests to be announced. Ezra Collective, who became…

Sorry have returned with new single ‘Jive’, released via Domino Records. The track has been a staple of their live performances over the past two years and follows their previous 2025 single ‘Jetplane’ and 2024’s mini-odyssey ‘Waxwing’. The band say of the track: “It’s all in our hands isn’t it? jive is a dance between…

Gilla Band have re-issued their debut EP ‘The Early Years’, alongside announcing a new Irish tour for October. The collection, which features out-of-print 7″ singles and covers originally released via Any Other City Records and The Quarter Inch Collective before appearing on Rough Trade Records in 2015, includes a remastered version of ‘The Cha Cha…

Lola Young has announced her third album ‘I’m Only F**king Myself’, set for release on 19th September via Island/Day One. The South London artist, who recently won the Rising Star award at the Ivor Novello Awards and received a BRIT Award nomination for Best Pop Act, will precede the album with new single ‘Not Like…

Wednesday have announced their new album ‘Bleeds’, set for release on 19th September via Dead Oceans. The North Carolina band have also shared new single ‘Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)’, accompanied by a video directed by Joriel Cura. The new album follows their previous record ‘Rat Saw God’, with the band once again working…

Dylan has shared her new single ‘Bad’, which features in the upcoming Amazon Prime series We Were Liars. The track arrives as the latest release from the Suffolk-born artist, following her 2022 debut mixtape ‘The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’, which reached the UK Top 20. The new single was written during her time supporting…

Oasis are set to launch a series of official fan stores across the UK and Ireland ahead of their 2025 world tour, with the first location opening in Manchester on 20th June. The Manchester store, which will operate until 27th July, marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout that will include locations in Cardiff, London,…

Get your paws on a neon set of kitty PJs via the Louder webstore – and do it quickly, because we only have 50! (LouderSound)

CMAT has announced new single ‘The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station’, taken from her upcoming album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’. The track, which CMAT describes as an indie-krauty-campy-stomp, explores themes of hatred and personal growth. “The whole point of the song is actually my annoyance and intolerance and hatred of other people serves absolutely no purpose in my life…

Dexter In The Newsagent has unveiled her first release of 2025, ‘Special’, via RTW Records. The South London artist’s new single, self-produced alongside Kurisu and Saionthebeat, follows her 2022 project ‘Fortune Cookie’. Where her previous six-track offering explored themes of adolescence, ‘Special’ delves into the relationship between self-worth and external validation. “Really excited for this…

Joy Crookes has shared new single ‘Perfect Crime’, taken from her upcoming second album ‘Juniper’. The South London singer-songwriter’s new track, co-produced by Crookes alongside Harvey Grant, draws inspiration from Western movies. “‘Perfect Crime’ is written about that scary bit of time just before you go back into the dating world and you need to…

SG Lewis has announced his third studio album ‘Anemoia’, set for release on 5th September via Forever Days/Positiva. The London-born, LA-based producer’s new record follows a series of club-focused releases and collaborations, marking a return to his solo artist project. The album, named after the feeling of nostalgia for a time never experienced, explores Lewis’s…

Manchester quartet Westside Cowboy are set to release their debut EP ‘This Better Be Something Great’ on 8th August via Nice Swan Recordings and Heist or Hit, alongside sharing new single ‘Alright Alright Alright’. The new track, produced by English Teacher’s Lewis Whiting, comes as the group prepare for their Glastonbury Festival appearances, where they…

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds will be released as both a Deluxe and Ultimate Collector’s Edition in October (LouderSound)

Lavishly expanded 50th-anniversary edition of the album where Cockney Rebel suffered reduced billing (includes the big hit) (LouderSound)

Ascending Canadian bluesy duo The Blue Stones tell us the inspiration behind their trippy new LP Metro (LouderSound)

With Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham on board, Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album was the first record by what became the band’s most beloved and successful line-up (LouderSound)

56 years and 37 studio albums in, Dave Brock’s band remain determined to push boundaries, harnessing new tech and new ideas while staying true to their focus on powerpacked live performances (LouderSound)

Can you believe it’s been 11 years since the 40th anniversary celebrations? (LouderSound)

The No Country For Old Men star also reveals the long list of metal bands he loves, after being spotted at a Judas Priest concert last year (LouderSound)

This is the ultimate summer deal for music lovers – score 4 months of free music via one of the best streaming platforms around (LouderSound)

The Offspring revisit one of their Smash hits on US TV (LouderSound)

The 2025 Isle of Wight festival is set to get underway this week featuring artists including Stereophonics, Supergrass, James, Lightning Seeds, Pale Waves, Twin Atlantic & more (LouderSound)

Deliver Me From Nowhere chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s classic 1982 album Nebraska (LouderSound)

At its core, Outbreak Festival remains an unrivalled celebration of hardcore and alternative music; a gathering that proudly preserves its DIY spirit even while it continues to grow. The two-day Manchester edition was a timely and necessary reminder of that ethos, especially with so much pre-festival attention around this year’s expansion to London. With Turnstile…

Brian “Head” Welch and James “Munky” Shaffer think that Sleep Token proved the doubters wrong with their show at the UK’s biggest rock/metal extravaganza last week (LouderSound)

These are the most iconic sets to have ever graced the world’s most famous music festival (LouderSound)

Hawkwind’s 1974 album Hall Of The Mountain Grill has been remastered and will be reissued in August (LouderSound)

Latest album Clann is a proud family affair with its roots in the 80s, when leader Andy Glass set an ambitious agenda with no regard for commercial gain (LouderSound)

Finnish slide ace Erja Lyytinen on murder ballads, the joys ofvinyl and playing a skeleton on The Masked Singer (LouderSound)

How Pearl Jam’s out-of-control shows on the 1992 Lollapolozza tour sparked crowd frenzies verging on riots (LouderSound)

What happened when the eternally unpredictable prog machine returned in the 80s with an Anglo-American line-up and delivered Discipline, Beat and Three Of A Perfect Pair (LouderSound)

The video for Archbishop Harold Holmes stars John C. Reilly as an electrifying and electrified evangelical preacher (LouderSound)

If you’d like to watch Slash and Duff McKagan kiss passionately in a whirlpool made of money, here’s your chance (LouderSound)

Festival season 2025 is in full swing. Some Brits are chasing sun-soaked sets abroad, others diving into local all-dayers, but for many midland youths, it’s Parklife that marks the official start of summer. Returning to Manchester’s Heaton Park with all the usual celebration, chaos and well-timed downpours, 2025’s edition comes stacked with a reshuffled stage…

Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, is known for a few things: port wine, Super Bock, that one big bridge everyone you know has put on their Instagram story at least once. There’s also an excellent Tram Museum, if you’re ever in the area. Most importantly for us, though, it’s the city home to Primavera Porto, the…

SON Estrella Galicia have announced their first event at East London’s Sebright Arms, set to take place on 26th June with Man/Woman/Chainsaw headlining and support from AtticOmatic. The event marks the latest expansion of the Spanish beer brand’s musical arm in East London, following their partnership with Oslo, Hackney in May featuring Big Special. The…

Trivium will kick off their North American tour on Halloween (LouderSound)

The DNA is now available to purchase, attached to cans of Liquid Death iced tea consumed by the Prince Of Darkness himself (LouderSound)

Lacking big, fat riffs in your diet? The new Malevolence album has you covered (LouderSound)

Hot Milk have released their new single ‘The American Machine’ from their upcoming album ‘Corporation P.O.P’. The Manchester band’s new single takes aim at right-wing MAGA rhetoric, with singer Han Mee explaining: “It is difficult to love the world right now on the global stage. The imperialistic and dangerous rhetoric coming out the USA cannot…

Soccer Aid match-worn shirts from this year’s charity match at Old Trafford are now available for auction via MatchWornShirt.com, with proceeds supporting UNICEF. Louis Tomlinson‘s shirt currently leads the bidding at £6,217, while Wayne Rooney‘s shirt, worn during his record-setting fastest goal in Soccer Aid history, stands at £1,578. Carlos Tevez, who scored four goals…

Completely false rumours about the premature death of rock stars circulated long before the internet (LouderSound)

Cliffords have announced a nine-date UK and Ireland headline tour set to take place this November. The Cork band’s winter dates begin at Strange Brew in Bristol on 2nd November, with shows following across the UK including London’s Oslo and Manchester’s Yes (Pink Room). The tour concludes with a hometown show at Cork’s City Hall…

Glass Animals have unveiled a new interactive visualiser for their track ‘Take A Slice’, accompanied by a dedicated website that generates unique visuals with each viewing. The British band’s latest digital project, hosted at ifuwatchthisustink.net, arrives as ‘Take A Slice’ experiences renewed popularity on TikTok. The track, originally from their 2016 album ‘How To Be…

Addison Rae has announced her debut global headlining tour, set to begin on 26th August in Dublin. The singer will embark on ‘The Addison Tour’, travelling across Europe, North America and Australia in support of her recently released self-titled debut album ‘Addison’, which landed at Number 2 in the UK charts. The tour announcement follows…

Noah Cyrus has announced her sophomore studio album ‘I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me’, set for release on 11th July via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track album, co-produced by Cyrus alongside Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, features collaborations with Blake Shelton, Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan. “For a long time, I…

Numbers are set to release a 10th-anniversary edition of SOPHIE‘s singles collection ‘PRODUCT’, featuring 11 tracks, including previously released singles and two bonus tracks from the era. The anniversary edition includes SOPHIE’s celebrated tracks ‘BIPP’, ‘LEMONADE’, and ‘VYZEE’, alongside ‘OOH’ and ‘GET HIGHER’, two ‘PRODUCT’-era recordings. ‘OOH’, one of SOPHIE’s earliest productions dating back to…

bar italia have announced their return with new single ‘Cowbella’, alongside an extensive European and North American tour schedule. The London trio’s latest track marks their first new material since 2024’s ‘The Tw*ts’ EP, featuring alternating vocals from Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton. The band have spent the past two years releasing…

Picture Parlour have shared their new single ‘Cielo Drive’, alongside announcing a series of independent venue shows in partnership with Music Venue Trust. The track emerged from the band’s experiences in Los Angeles, inspired by a chance encounter during an Uber ride. “The location felt oddly reflective of our experience of LA: a place that…

Heading to Glastonbury this year? I promise you won’t regret bringing these essentials with you (LouderSound)

From Spiritbox and President to Cradle Of Filth, Anaal Nathrakh and erm, The Vengaboys, these are the bands that ruled and defined Download Festival 2025 (LouderSound)

YUNGBLUD has performed a cover of ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge ahead of the release of his fourth studio album ‘Idols’. During the Live Lounge session, Yungblud discussed his approach to songwriting and the creative process behind the record. “When you’re kind of cringing [writing lyrics] like ‘Argh, I’m just gonna let…

Hamilton Leithauser has announced details of his first full UK and European tour in support of his recent album ‘This Side of the Island’. The former The Walkmen frontman’s tour includes dates across the UK, Ireland and Europe, with a London headline show at Bush Hall among the confirmed performances. The run of shows also…

Just Mustard have shared their first new music in three years with new single ‘Pollyanna’, alongside announcing a series of intimate shows. The Dundalk five-piece’s latest offering showcases an evolution in their sound, featuring warped guitars and submerged beats, with vocalist Katie Ball‘s vocals taking prominence in the mix. The track arrives accompanied by a…

VLURE have announced an extensive UK and EU headline tour for Autumn 2025, including dates at London’s Fabric and Glasgow Art School in November. The Glasgow band have revealed the tour dates as they complete their current European run supporting Primal Scream, alongside releasing a new Utah Saints remix of their single ‘Feels Like Heaven’.…

JBL’s Bluetooth wireless headphones get a fancy remix for this third edition, adding the option of a Smart TX transmitter for wider connectivity (LouderSound)

Listen to Suzy Snowflake, the first professional recording made by a pre-fame Debbie Harry (LouderSound)

“There was definitely a lot of fire in my belly,” says Aitch confidently as he talks about his storming comeback with his second album ‘4’. “I had a point to prove again.” Never short of conviction and bursting with personality, Manchester’s finest rapper, pop star, local hero and fashion icon is as cocksure and undeniable…

One fan held up a sign during Linkin Park’s Rock For People set with a surprising request – and Emily was happy to oblige (LouderSound)

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

A pill in the post, a mystery woman and a chat show appearance helped turn the band into rock stars and took their 1985 dark prog masterpiece to Number One (LouderSound)

History could have been very different (LouderSound)

The announcement comes after four stadium shows with Billy Joel were cancelled (LouderSound)

“Those rock audiences helped grow hip-hop into one of the biggest genres” (LouderSound)

BETWEEN FRIENDS have announced their second album ‘WOW!’, which will arrive on 1st August via 10K Projects, alongside details of an extensive international tour. The new album features co-production from Max Martin, EDEN, DJ Suzy, and Tove Burman, with mixing from Alex Ghenea and mastering by Randy Merrill. The record’s artwork has been created by…

“Barracuda was played without permission or authorization from us” (LouderSound)

Featuring Castle Rat, Starbenders, Buckcherry and five other lords of the new church of rock’n’roll (LouderSound)

Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy’s taste in music made her something of an outcast as school (LouderSound)

Turnstile Summer is officially go, as the Baltimore hardcore crew smash it at Outbreak festival in east London (LouderSound)

“Is it Brat Summer again?” asks Charli xcx with a sigh, standing in front of a giant copy of the album’s artwork, defaced and torn to bits. “Do I drag it out, or shall we put a bullet in it?” You don’t need us to tell you that when Charli’s sixth album was released last…

“This is so beautiful,” says Turnstile’s Brendan Yates from the main stage of Outbreak Festival. The band played their first-ever UK show in 2013, headlining an early iteration of the hardcore festival to 1200 people. “It felt like the biggest thing in the world, but compared to this…” he continues, looking out at a very…

Nine Inch Nails played their first live show since 2022 last night, June 15, in Dublin. Watch footage, and see the setlist, here (LouderSound)

Mystery masked metallers President take a big leaf out of Sleep Token’s book and draw a packed-out crowd at Download (LouderSound)

Kids In Glass Houses have announced a UK tour this December to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their album ‘DIRT’. The Welsh five-piece, who played Download Festival yesterday, will perform the album in full at each show. ‘DIRT’, produced by Jason Perry, features singles including ‘Matters At All’ and ‘Undercover Lover’ featuring Frankie from The…

Franz Ferdinand have announced details of a UK and European headline tour for spring 2026. The band, who released their seventh album ‘The Human Fear’ on Domino in January 2025, have spent recent months touring, including sold-out shows across North and South America and a two-night stint at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The upcoming tour…

Colin Meloy’s band were raised on Roxy Music, British folk and concept albums. He isn’t big on Jethro Tull, but he’s in awe of Rick Wakeman’s King Arthur ice show (LouderSound)

Metal legends Korn have finally taken the spot they deserve – and to the surprise of no one, they absolutely smashed it (LouderSound)

This year’s most complicated sacking just got even more complicated (LouderSound)

Punk’n’rollers Split Dogs bust out of their West Country origins to show that they’re best in breed (LouderSound)

American bassist recalls being captivated at an early age by the Yes icon’s approach, and how it felt to tour together many years later (LouderSound)

Future Shock found Gillan with a free-spirited sound thatbrought to mind nothing so much as an update on vintage Deep Purple (LouderSound)

Bono has heads from Oasis leader Noel Gallagher in recent days – and it seems rehearsals are going very, very well (LouderSound)

Orbit Culture follow in the footsteps of Trivium and Five Finger Death Punch at Download festival (LouderSound)

Metallica Saved My Life premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival, with the band and director Jonas Åkerlund in attendance (LouderSound)

With a new guitarist in their ranks, Thin Lizzy set off on an American tour with Queen, but trouble lay ahead (LouderSound)

Sleep Token confirm their status as the biggest thing to hit metal in a generation (LouderSound)

UK metal beloveds Svalbard, Orange Goblin and Ithaca will all split in the coming months. Their reasons why hint at a grim future for the country’s alternative artists. (LouderSound)

Sleep Token made history by headlining Download festival for the first time – here’s what they played (LouderSound)

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter shake off a rocky start to bring some proper punk rock to Download (LouderSound)

“There were some really cool blues-style techniques that he learned from some of my stuff,” says Marty Schwartz, whose guitar tutorial channel boasts more than 4.5 million subscribers (LouderSound)

Nothing is as it seems in Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone’s melodic and Mellotronic 1968 concoction, which ends with the song that split them up (LouderSound)

Arjen Anthony Lucassen will release his third solo album, Songs No One Will Hear, in September (LouderSound)

Green Day finally made it to Download, and boy did they make up for lost time (LouderSound)

He secured a place in music history with other artists – but he’s best remembered for covering an extraordinary breadth of styles with the ever-changing prog giants (LouderSound)

Metallica’s lead guitarist tells Metal Hammer he doesn’t “believe” in the idea of willingly stepping away from music (LouderSound)

On their chart-topping album God Shaped Hole, Those Damn Crows turn their attention to the existential fears we all face (LouderSound)

Hot off of their comeback album topping the UK charts, Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock misfits host an extravagant evening at the O2 (LouderSound)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell’s cancer is in remission for first time since 2013 diagnosis (LouderSound)

Arise, Sir Roger (LouderSound)

Within Temptation have a hard task trying to draw Weezer’s crowd away, but those who have turned up have been treated to something special (LouderSound)

Weezer roll back the years and roll out the bangers at Donington (LouderSound)

Suffolk-based artist Caswell has released her new single ‘Final Call’ ahead of her debut album ‘Break/Bleed/Bloom’ arriving on 1st October. The alternative-pop track combines downtempo electronica and dreampop elements with indie sensibilities, featuring lo-fi beats and modulated bass alongside synth textures. “Final Call explores the concept of reincarnation and feeling a playful curiosity about death,…

RAYE and Mark Ronson have joined forces for the first time on new track ‘Suzanne’, released via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. The collaboration, which features Ronson’s signature production style and a prominent horn section, was initiated by luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet, for whom both artists serve as brand ambassadors. “I’ve admired RAYE’s artistry for years…

Orbit Culture, Helloween and Burning Witches lead a hefty line-up for this week’s best new metal songs (LouderSound)

A talking head in Netflix’s Titan: The OceanGate Disaster claims that Stockton Rush wanted Eddie Vedder and co. to be in the submersible that imploded en route to the Titanic, killing the CEO and four others (LouderSound)

Hornet spent a lot of time worrying about not fitting in. Is her music going to make sense on a particular playlist? Will she be able to perform gigs with other artists or get booked for festivals? “I’ve realised how poisonous that can be,” Olivia Vered explains. “If you stay strong in your visions, none…

Prog has teamed up with Squire’s estate to create this special and exclusive Chris Squire memorial t-shirt (LouderSound)

Cool new proggy sounds from Psychonaut, Reubes, Quadvium and more in Prog’s Tracks Of The Week… (LouderSound)

Zander has shared new single ‘Madeline’, his first release since signing to Chess Club Records. The Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter and producer’s latest track features string sections and horns. The single was co-produced by Bob Mackenzie and Louis Rogove, whose assistant engineering credits include work with The 1975, King Krule, Divorce, SAULT, and Ezra Collective. ‘Madeline’ arrives…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY There’s a particular brand of chaos that comes from trying to be everything and nothing at once – the kind where you’re simultaneously the main character and the harshest critic in your own coming-of-age film. Nxdia knows this dance intimately, and on ‘I Promise No One’s Watching’, they’ve turned that internal…

Jehnny Beth has shared her new single ‘Obsession’, alongside details of a European tour in support of her forthcoming album ‘You Heartbreaker, You’. The track, written with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile, was recorded and produced at their 20L07 studio in France. It serves as the first preview of her upcoming Fiction Records release. “‘Obsession’ is…

Greta Isaac has announced her new EP ‘Dolly Zoom’, set for release on 8th August via Kartel Music Group. The Welsh-born, London-based artist has also shared the project’s first single, ‘Soft Scoop Talking Dog’. The EP introduces Isaac’s alter ego Dolly Zoom, blending early 2000s electronic pop with rock elements. The character of Dolly represents…

Willie J Healey has announced his biggest UK headline tour to date, including a show at London’s Electric Ballroom. The Oxfordshire-born songwriter will embark on a five-date run this November, following the success of his 2023 album ‘Bunny’ and recent single ‘The Apple’. “I’m really excited to be visiting these cities in November and playing…

Zara Larsson has shared new single ‘Midnight Sun’, the title-track from her forthcoming fourth international album of the same name. The Swedish pop artist created the album alongside frequent collaborator MNEK, producers Margo XS and Zhone, and songwriter Helena Gao. The ten-track record was crafted over the past year. “I really am proud of my…

Mae Muller has released her new single ‘In My Head’, marking her second release as an independent artist. The alt-pop track follows her recent single ‘Breakaway’, and explores themes of overthinking, insecurity and self-awareness. “I wrote this song like I was writing a diary entry, more like a stream of consciousness,” Muller explains. “It comes…

Working Class Hero, the first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne’s storied career, will be hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (LouderSound)

The Birmingham metal legends pulled out an impressive seven Painkiller songs and debuted two tracks from last year’s Invincible Shield album (LouderSound)

Muse are back in business (LouderSound)

Watch 90s pop crew Vengaboys pull an insane crowd at Download, the UK’s biggest rock and metal festival (LouderSound)

NewDad have announced an extensive tour across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, following the release of their ‘Safe’ EP and confirmation of US and Asian live shows. The Galway band’s upcoming schedule includes performances across multiple countries, with producer Sam Breathwick (Shrink) joining the live lineup on lead guitar and synths. Breathwick, who collaborated with…

Kim Gordon has released ‘BYE BYE 25!’, a reworked version of ‘BYE BYE’ from her second solo album ‘The Collective’. The new version features words that have been censored by the Trump administration, with proceeds from both the song and accompanying merchandise being donated to reproductive rights nonprofit NOISE FOR NOW. The track arrives following…

Dua Lipa is set to open a Radical Optimism Pop-Up Store in London, coinciding with her sold-out Wembley Stadium performances this summer. The pop-up store, presented by American Express, will be located at Protein Studios in London from 19th-22nd June. The space will feature retail experiences, photo opportunities, and a bar serving Lipa’s favourite drink.…

Clamshell set illustrates a wondrous purple patch of symphonic prog-folk from Annie Haslam and co (LouderSound)

Spatial surround sound doesn’t restrain Queen’s rip-roaring debut album (LouderSound)

The Who’s Pete Townshend on parents, partnerships, punk, songwriting, the aristocracy, addiction, the internet and the ongoing search for extraordinary music (LouderSound)

A heartfelt, poetic and occasionally romantic lyricist, he became known for high-powered attacks on the hands that fed him (LouderSound)

Neil Young ricochets between political fury and bittersweet domesticity on his latest waxing (LouderSound)

Nothing broken, nothing fixed. Californian veterans Buckcherry are still good for a hard-rock earworm (LouderSound)

In new footage, Jimmy Page, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson look back on the partnership that produced 2000’s Live At The Greek album (LouderSound)

From watching Hatebreed cover Slayer in the rain to spectacular sets from King Diamond, Witch Club Satan, Sepultura and more, this is what it was like at Mystic Festival 2025 (LouderSound)

Twenty One Pilots have announced their new single ‘The Contract’, the first track to be taken from their upcoming album ‘Breach’. The new record follows 2024’s ‘Clancy’, with ‘The Contract’ continuing the narrative arc that the band have been building since their 2015 album ‘Blurryface’. The band are set to support the release with THE…

The annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has kicked off – and you can catch the action live. Here’s everything you need to know (LouderSound)

From obscure masked metal curios to Download headliners and record-breaking streams, Sleep Token are the biggest thing to hit metal in a generation. Here are their 10 best songs so far (LouderSound)

US prog rock quartet Between The Buried And Me have signed to InsideOut Music and will release new album, The Blue Nowhere, in September (LouderSound)

HAIM have emerged as favourites to perform a Glastonbury secret set, with bookmakers giving the US band a 69.2% probability of appearing. The slot, listed as ‘Patchwork’, is scheduled for 6:15pm on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Ed Sheeran follows closely in the betting markets with odds suggesting a 66.7% likelihood of performing, while Mumford…

“The video was probably the key element in Smells Like Teen Spirit becoming a hit.” Dave Grohl (LouderSound)

The Dirty Nil are teasing their new album ‘The Lash’, set for release on 25th July via Dine Alone Records, with new single ‘Rock N’ Roll Band’. The track addresses the realities of life on the road, with frontman Luke Bentham explaining: “This is the first song I wrote for The Lash. I don’t remember…

Stormzy has announced the launch of #Merky Films, the latest addition to his #Merky enterprise, alongside the venture’s debut project Big Man. The short film, produced in association with Apple and shot on iPhone 16 Pro, marks Stormzy’s first lead acting role and is directed by Academy Award winner Aneil Karia. The film will premiere…

Deaf Havana are teasing their seventh album ‘We’re Never Getting Out’, set for release on 3rd October via So Recordings, with new single ‘Hurts To Be Lonely’. The twelve-track album was recorded at Otterhead Studios in Rugby during November 2024, featuring Ross McDonald of The 1975 on bass and drummer Freddie Sheed, known for his…

DE’WAYNE has shared a track from his third studio album ‘june’ – set for release on 30th July 2025 via Fearless Records – new single ‘sundays’. The Houston-born, Los Angeles-based artist’s latest track explores his relationship with his father. “When I wrote this song, I wanted to explain the complicated bond between a father and…

aespa have teamed up with American rapper Flo Milli for a new version of their single ‘Dirty Work’. The K-pop group’s new release will feature four versions of the track – the original, an English version, the Flo Milli remix, and an instrumental. The collaboration sees Flo Milli adding her signature rap style to the…

Biffy Clyro have returned with new single ‘A Little Love’, their first new material since their dual album project comprising 2020’s ‘A Celebration of Endings’ and its companion piece ‘The Myth Of The Happily Ever After’. The track, which was recently debuted during their main stage set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, was recorded with…

Robin Kester has shared new single ‘An Hour Per Day’, taken from her forthcoming second album ‘Dark Sky Reserve’, set for release via Memphis Industries on 12th September. The track emerged from a period of writer’s block and follows a simple creative principle. “I was stuck in my head and struggling to write. So, I…

Mimi Webb has announced details of a UK and European headline tour this autumn to accompany her second album ‘Confessions’. The British pop artist will release ‘Confessions’ on 12th September via Epic Records/RCA, having recently shared new single ‘Love Language’. The album, written and produced between Los Angeles and London, follows her 2023 debut ‘Amelia’.…

Blondshell has shared her cover of Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’, following a performance of the track during a Sirius XMU session. The release comes after fan demand for an official version of Sabrina Teitelbaum’s interpretation of the track. “I love Addison’s music and this is my fave song of hers! It was on repeat for…

Fears that Christianity was incompatible with life in a rock band caused much soul-searching for U2 in the early ’80s, and almost led the band to break up (LouderSound)

Roger Waters new This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague The Movie opens in cinemas worldwide in July, with the soundtrack being released in August (LouderSound)

Label: Released: 6th June 2025 With his new three-track EP ‘People’, Niko B continues to be refreshingly, almost defiantly genuine – it feels like stumbling into the best pool party of the summer, where everyone’s already two drinks in and nobody’s trying too hard to impress. Opening track ‘Hairclips’ sparkles with the kind of carefree energy…

Label: Dirty Hit / No MatterReleased: 13th June 2025 On their third EP, Oakland’s King Isis continues to dance between worlds, crafting a collection that’s both rebellious and refined. ‘SIRENITY’ serves as the (un)completion of a trilogy following ‘scales’ and ‘shed’, yet it feels less like a conclusion and more like just the beginning. Opening track…

Label: Released: 13th June 2025 Nxdia’s debut mixtape, ‘I Promise No One’s Watching’ is both a middle finger to expectations and a warm embrace of vulnerability. Across ten razor-sharp tracks, most clocking in under three minutes, they craft what could be dubbed “chaos pop” – a thrilling blend of nu-rave energy and confessional songwriting. The Cairo-born,…

Label: Released: 13th June 2025 Knights aren’t exactly what you’d expect to find wandering through bedroom pop productions, but Ellie Dixon has never been one for the predicted path. Her latest EP ‘Tales of a Knight’ arrives like a medieval tapestry woven with drum machines and anxiety. From the opening declaration of ‘Renaissance’, Dixon establishes her…

Metallica’s founding drummer says he shares the occasional fan-made post in the metal titans’ group chat (LouderSound)

Initially active for only three years, they secured their reputation with a series of impressively pogressive releases that, it’s said, popularised the entire genre (LouderSound)

Tiring of making frothy pop, the late Brian Wilson threw away his Beach Boys’ template, assembled a battalion of top session players, and began recording an all-time classic (LouderSound)

The late Brian Wilson on carrying the legend of the Beach Boys, Macca’s tears, and how soft drinks messed him up for years (LouderSound)

Mick Fleetwood, Dave Davies, Carole King, Gene Simmons, Keith Richards and many more have paid tribute to the Beach Boys legend (LouderSound)

The death of Brian Wilson, founding member and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys, has been announced by his family (LouderSound)

Ladies and gentlemen, for one night only., please welcome to the stage… Sex Scream! (LouderSound)

Mad Cool 2025 takes place next month. With a lush, astroturfed arena and a lineup featuring the coolest pop, rock and dance acts around, it’s got more in common with Coachella than any of the soggy festivals taking place in the UK this summer. We’re not going to sit here and tell you to check…

Sabrina Carpenter has announced her seventh studio album ‘Man’s Best Friend’, set for release on 29th August. The album’s lead single ‘Manchild’, co-written by Carpenter alongside Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, arrived last week. The track has already reached Number 1 on both Spotify’s US and Global charts. The new record follows Carpenter’s 2024 album…

Leeds outfit Fuzz Lightyear have shared new single ‘Berlin, 1885’ via Nice Swan Records. The track marks the band’s first release of 2025, following their recent performance on the BBC 6 Music stage at The Great Escape Festival. “Most of our songs are about personal internal worlds, but this is our first song grappling with…

Billie Eilish has performed a cover of Paramore’s ‘The Only Exception’ during her Hit Me Hard and Soft show in Paris. The performance saw Eilish deliver the track from Paramore’s 2009 album ‘Brand New Eyes’ while seated at centre stage, accompanied by the crowd joining in for the chorus. This isn’t the first crossover for…

“I can’t sit here with a clear conscience and say, It’s okay that it came out.” (LouderSound)

Blusher have shared their new single ‘Last Man Standing’, alongside details of their upcoming release. The track appears on their forthcoming EP ‘RACER’, due 31st July, which will include previously announced singles ‘Racer’ and ‘Don’t Look At Me Like That’, alongside new tracks ‘Marathon’, ‘Whatever’, ‘Whatever’, and ‘Running To You’. “Last Man Standing is a…

In 1996, Sweden’s Edge Of Sanity filled an entire album with one winding track, inspired by black metal, melodeath, prog and plenty more. It remains a towering achievement long after the band’s break-up. (LouderSound)

Genesis’s 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway has now been put back a second time to late Autumn (LouderSound)

The arrival of Rick Wakeman, the freedom to be adventurous and the discovery of Roger Dean led to the creation of a prog landmark in 1971 (LouderSound)

Niko B has announced his largest headline tour to date, set to take place across the UK this autumn. The run of shows follows the release of his EP ‘People’, with the rapper set to perform at several major venues including Manchester’s O2 Ritz and London’s Roundhouse. The dates in full read: SEPTEMBER25 O2 Institute,…

Goat Girl have announced a new EP titled ‘Below The Waste – Orchestrated’, featuring orchestral reimaginings of four tracks from their third album ‘Below The Waste’. The South London band have worked with a DIY chamber ensemble featuring members of Aga Ujma and Slow Cooked to create new versions of selected tracks from their Rough…

SexyTadhg has dropped their new single ‘My Parade’ alongside details of their upcoming EP ‘Sexy’. The Irish artist, who recently completed an 18-date UK tour with The Mary Wallopers, will release their new EP on 9th July. The collection promises to explore themes of sex, defiance, and queer life in Ireland. ‘My Parade’ serves as…

grandson is set to play an intimate London show at The Lower Third on 23rd June in support of War Child, ahead of headlining Glastonbury’s Left Field Stage. The performance follows his recent sold-out show at El Cid in Los Angeles, which supported the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Tickets for The Lower Third show will…

BAYLI has shared new single ‘all of that’, a track that draws inspiration from the indie sleaze era and early 2010s New York. The new release sees BAYLI blend elements of electroclash with lo-fi production and bass-heavy beats, taking cues from artists like Peaches while exploring themes of attraction and nightlife culture. “‘all of that’…

UK metalcore mob Malevolence have found the hill they’ll die on – falling foul of a nature charity formed in the Victorian era (LouderSound)

US music visionary Todd Rundgren returns to the UK in October for two rare live dates (LouderSound)

In another reality, Ozzy Osbourne could have been a Disney film superstar, and Sharon Osbourne has some regrets (LouderSound)

Witch Fever have announced their second album ‘FEVEREATEN’, set for release on 31st October via Music For Nations / Sony. The Manchester four-piece have also shared new single ‘THE GARDEN’. The follow-up to 2022’s ‘Congregation’ was produced by Chris W. Ryan, known for his work with NewDad, Just Mustard, and Enola Gay. The new record…

Jessica Winter has shared new single ‘Aftersun’, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘My First Album’, set for release on 11th July via Lucky Number. The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Roger Spy, which continues the narrative from previous single ‘Wannabe’. “You’ve had a long day at work, and you want to…

Nova Twins have released a cover of Doechii’s ‘Anxiety’ as part of Spotify’s Singles series. The UK alt-rock duo have reimagined Doechii’s track through their signature heavy guitar sound, creating their own interpretation. “Doechii is such a visionary, whose creativity is really pushing things forward,” Nova Twins say. “When we were choosing a track to…

The Itch have shared new remixes of their double single ‘The Influencer’ and ‘Co-Conspirator’ by Gabe Gurnsey, ahead of their headline show at London’s Corsica Studios on 12th June. Gurnsey, who founded post-industrialist trio Factory Floor in 2005, has reworked both tracks from the band’s recent Fiction Records/I OH YOU debut release. The original double…

For their second album, Van Halen created an infectioussound that was perfect for the new decade, and a lookthat MTV couldn’t get enough of (LouderSound)

Known for his musical integrity and down-to-earth approach, Rory Gallagher was the workingman’s guitarist, and Irish Tour ’74 his defining statement (LouderSound)

As their 30th anniversary looms, band leader Bryan Josh discusses the joy and challenge of continuing to create big, long songs with big, long guitar solos, even if some people think it’s too much (LouderSound)

Chantilly Boy is the second song to emerge from Starbenders’ as-yet-unannounced fourth album (LouderSound)

David Bowie explains his creative process and reveals why time and place matter (LouderSound)

Johnny Cash’s American Recordings sessions with producer Rick Rubin yielded some incredible music, but not everything worked (LouderSound)

Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen will play Yes’s classic 1971 album Fragile in full (LouderSound)

Jehnny Beth has announced the latest single from ‘You Heartbreaker, You’ – ‘Obsession’, coming Friday – and some European tour dates. The track, written with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile and recorded at their 20L07 studio in France, arrives ahead of the album’s release on 29th August via Fiction Records. “‘Obsession’ is the first song Johnny…

Youth Sector have released their new single ‘Break Something’ via Dance To The Radio. The Brighton five-piece’s latest track is the third single to be taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Pop Couture’, which is set to arrive on 19th September. The new single has been mixed by Richard Wilkinson, known for his work with…

Manchester-based producer salute has shared their latest single ‘gbesoke’, featuring Nigerian-British indie-rock artist Peter Xan. The track marks salute’s first new music of 2025, following their collaboration with Jessie Ware on ‘Heaven In Your Arms’ and their debut album ‘TRUE MAGIC’. “Gbesoke originally came about during the making of my album, TRUE MAGIC, but it…

Mimi Webb has released the official music video for her latest single ‘Love Language’, alongside announcing her second album ‘Confessions’, set for release on 12th September via Epic Records. The upcoming album, written and produced between Los Angeles and London, represents a shift in artistic approach for the British pop artist. “I dug deep and…

Cardinals have shared their first new material of 2025 with new single ‘Big Empty Heart’, alongside announcing a run of UK headline tour dates for September. The Cork five-piece recorded the new track with producer Shrink at RAK Studios. Speaking about the single, frontman Euan Manning explains: “Big Empty Heart is a love song written…

Native Sun have shared their new single ‘Squash’ via TODO. The NYC alt-rock outfit’s latest release serves as the second preview of their forthcoming debut album, following their spring single ‘I Need Nothing’. The track was produced and mixed by Jonathan Schenke and mastered by Joe LaPorta. The band, consisting of Colombian-born Danny Gomez on…

Los Angeles quartet Rocket have shared their new single ‘Crossing Fingers’, their third track of 2025. The new release balances vocalist and bassist Alithea Tuttle‘s ethereal vocals with intense, crashing instrumentation. The track was written by the band and produced by guitarist Desi Scaglione. “‘Crossing Fingers’ is the story of falling so deep into a…

Fever Ray has shared a new single and video, ‘I’m Not Done (Therapy Session)’, a reimagined version of a track from their 2009 self-titled debut album. The new version was first performed during their There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Tour, which supported their 2023 album ‘Radical Romantics’. The accompanying video, directed by Martin Falck,…

La Dispute have shared ‘Environmental Catastrophe Film’, the second act from their upcoming album ‘No One Was Driving the Car’. The eight-minute track follows Act One of the album, which comprised three songs: ‘I Shaved My Head’, ‘Man with Hands and Ankles Bound’ and ‘Autofiction Detail’. The new album, set for release on 5th September…

Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile will launch their American tour in Nashville in mid-September (LouderSound)

“Putting more balls into Balls… was a labour of love’ says Bruce Dickinson as he readies the re-release of his second solo record (LouderSound)

Turnstile are enjoying rave reviews for their new album Never Enough, and Charli XCX’s salute to the band at Coachella could well become reality (LouderSound)

“We’ll be touching on some stuff that we haven’t done for a long time” says Tony Iommi, ahead of Black Sabbath’s final bow (LouderSound)

Lunatic Soul have signed to InsideOut Music and will release their as-yet-untitled eighth album later this year (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Maryland trio Pinkshift has never done things quietly, and their second album, ‘Earthkeeper,’ due out in August via Hopeless Records, is set to amplify both volume and intensity. The album is brimming with powerful riffs, profound emotions, and expansive ideas. It’s heralded by the frantic new single ‘Anita Ride’, a cathartic…

His fifth solo album Fimbulvinter was inspired by Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, Black Sabbath and others. He aimed to sound like them without ripping them off (LouderSound)

David Byrne has announced his first new album since 2018’s ‘American Utopia’. ‘Who Is the Sky?’ is set for release on 5th September via Matador Records. The 12-track record has been produced by Kid Harpoon and features arrangements from New York chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. The album includes collaborations with St. Vincent, Paramore’s Hayley…

Former Nightwish bassist/songwriter Marko Hietala shares the 10 songs that changed his life (LouderSound)

Bloodywood found an online fanbase through their amped-up covers of pop and Bollywood tracks. We asked guitarist Karan Katiyar about the dos and don’ts of going viral. (LouderSound)

Sunday (1994) have announced their most extensive UK headline tour to date, with twelve dates scheduled across the country this November. The transatlantic trio are embarking on the tour following their recent spring performances, which included sold-out shows at London’s Village Underground and appearances at The Great Escape festival, Live at Leeds, and Neighbourhood Weekender.…

Wolf Alice have announced an additional date for their upcoming UK headline tour, with a new show in Nottingham. The tour, which supports their fourth studio album ‘The Clearing’, will now see the band perform a Nottingham show at Motorpoint Arena on 8th December. The band recently shared their first single in three years, ‘Bloom…

The Byron Bay metalcore band will embark on the star-studded Summer Of Loud North American tour later this month (LouderSound)

The former Delain singer on how and why Thom Yorke and co influenced her vocal style, and what she loves about their live shows (LouderSound)

We sat down with the wrestler formerly known as Edge and wouldn‘t let him leave until he named the best track on each Metallica disc, from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons (LouderSound)

Originally recorded without a record company, Rapture Of The Deep has been remixed, remastered and repackaged (LouderSound)

Listen to four songs recorded for John Peel in 1971, taken from a newly discovered off-air reel-to-reel tape (LouderSound)

Led by the mercurial Sly Stone, Sly & The Family Stone were a highlight at Woodstock and Monterrey Pop and an influence on generations of musicians (LouderSound)

Down With Boring has escaped the studio, pinched a couple of wristbands and planted itself slap-bang in the middle of Live at Leeds: In The Park for another one-off, on-stage spectacular. Yep – we rocked up to Temple Newsam at the tail-end of May, flanked by the lingering aroma of churros and factor-50, determined to prove that Jake and…

Fans couldn’t believe their eyes as three modern metal icons embraced on stage and shared some delicious looking birthday cake (LouderSound)

Don’t mention the word ‘Britpop’ around Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker (LouderSound)

Featuring Airbourne, Creeper, Wytch Hazel and five other kings and queens of the nighttime world (LouderSound)

Watch pro-shot footage of Slipknot’s headline performance for 90,000 maggots in Germany (LouderSound)

We’re in a basement studio in Soho with West London rapper AJ Tracey, who’s explaining that he used to cut 0.1 seconds from the end of each track when he sent it to friends so that he’d know who was responsible if it leaked. That might sound paranoid for most artists, but when one of…

Robbie Williams wants to be known as the king of entertainment. “Life is tough; the world’s gone mad. We need a place to come together to have a shared experience,” he explains at the start of his second headline gig at London’s Emirates Stadium. The entire show, he continues, is his love letter to entertainment.…

Despite being a popular band in the UK metalcore scene, Vexed have had to turn to fundraising to ensure they can continue to tour (LouderSound)

Lexa Gates has shared new single ‘Latency’, released via Capitol Records. The track, produced by Grammy Award winner Jasper Harris (Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X) and Aaron Shadrow (Doja Cat, Yeat), features hypnotic piano lines and samples Hamilton Bohannon’s ‘Tell Me You’ll Wait’. “I got in the studio late night with the GOATS.…

Still Blank have released their debut single ‘What About Jane’, marking their first release as signees to the recently relaunched National Anthem label via Capitol Records. The transatlantic duo, comprising Jordy from Kaua’i, Hawaii, and Ben from Macclesfield, UK, met in the UK, developing from casual jam sessions in a Liverpool basement to studio sessions…

Dora Jar has released a new single and video titled ‘The Explorer’ ahead of her European headline shows and North American tour dates supporting HAIM. The accompanying video, directed by Clare Gillen, follows Jar through Los Angeles streets before culminating at the ocean’s edge. The release marks Jar’s first new music since her single ‘Lucky’,…

Metalcore heavyweights Spiritbox played a banger of a set at Germany’s Rock Am Ring festival over the weekend, and you can watch it in full (LouderSound)

DOYOUNG has released his second solo album ‘Soar’, a 10-track collection exploring themes of growth and resilience. The NCT member’s new LP follows his debut album ‘YOUTH’ and features the lead single ‘Memory’, a pop-rock track blending guitar riffs with DOYOUNG’s vocals that explores the preservation of shared moments. DOYOUNG will soon embark on his…

The BRIT Awards are set to leave London for the first time in their history, with Manchester’s Co-op Live confirmed to host the ceremony in 2026 and 2027. The 2026 ceremony will take place on 28th February, marking a significant shift for the awards show after nearly five decades in the capital. The event will…

All Points East have announced Provenance, a unique show featuring Cleo Sol, Chronixx, and SAULT, as the opening event for their 2025 festival. The performance will take place at London’s Victoria Park on 15th August. London-born Cleo Sol will headline the event, marking her largest headline performance to date. The soul singer, who released two…

Beyond The War Of The Worlds he filled you with Eastern promise, put a tiger in your tank, gave you a World Of Sport and more (LouderSound)

Babymetal’s latest album features appearances from Bloodywood, Poppy, Electric Callboy and more (LouderSound)

More than just a flashy sidekick? (LouderSound)

Deep Purple’s Concerto For Group And Orchestra opened the door to the Dutch artist’s own career in symphonic rock (LouderSound)

Robert Plant’s full Pinkpop Festival set with the Sensational Space Shifters is now online (LouderSound)

The Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things tour has grown another leg (LouderSound)

Dot To Dot is the perfect live playlist for music fans’ essential new favourites. Across two days, two cities and venues in Bristol and Nottingham, it’s become a go-to that maintains quality – a feast for the new music palette. Whether diving into tiny venues or dashing around cities (might as well get the sights…

Chappell Roan delivered a faithful version of Heart’s 1977 hit Barracuda at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival (LouderSound)

Tom Morello is one of the array of guest stars on Babymetal’s upcoming album Metal Forth (LouderSound)

Leaving Cream behind, his third solo album was a proggy affair, composed in a single sitting, exploring one day in the world of a Glasgow tenement (LouderSound)

The Macca-Springsteen love-in continued in The Beatles’ hometown last night (LouderSound)

The story of the art-rock trailblazers misfiring sixth album, one that even the band themselves confess is “a lower part of the curve”. (LouderSound)

Along with punching out impressive drum parts, he brought Tolkien, Twain and Wilde to bear on the world of prog. Here are just 10 of his best moments (LouderSound)

The story of AC/DC’s most unlikely famous fan (LouderSound)