Next Wave #1180: Lizzie Reid
Lizzie Reid, a rising Scottish singer‑songwriter, is set to release her third solo EP *Undoing* on April 17, following a debut that earned a Scottish Album of the Year nomination and a follow‑up that drew comparisons to Joni Mitchell. The new record reflects a newfound confidence, blending edgier guitars with introspective lyrics about anxiety, depression and personal renewal. Reid’s upcoming UK tour with a full band aims to curb performance anxiety and broaden her live audience. Critics see *Undoing* as a pivotal step toward wider market recognition.
Kelela Returns With Powerful New Single ‘Idea 1’
Ethiopian‑American singer‑songwriter Kelela has dropped her first solo single in three years, "idea 1," produced by Oscar Scheller. The track follows her 2021 album Raven, a 2024 remix collection, and a 2023 jazz reinterpretation, blending ambient, shoegaze, and industrial sounds. Kelela...
Reuben Aziz Returns With ‘Promised Land’
British songwriter Reuben Aziz returns with his new single "Promised Land." The track fuses soulful R&B vocal delivery with hip‑hop‑driven production, showcasing Aziz’s signature pitched‑up style. Produced in collaboration with Caleb, whom Aziz met on Discord, the song emphasizes themes...
Live Report: Richard Ashcroft – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
British singer‑songwriter Richard Ashcroft delivered a sold‑out performance at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, closing his UK arena tour with a set that blended Verve classics and solo hits. He opened with “Weeping Willow” and “Space And Time,” then moved through fan...
Munki Steps Up With Latest Single ‘Far Away’
Bristol‑based singer‑songwriter Munki has dropped his new single “Far Away,” the lead track from his freshly released EP Four Leaf Clover. The song was captured on the streets of Colombia, featuring a ukulele‑driven arrangement and a collaboration with the local...
Paul Archer Makes His Solo Debut With Latest LP, ‘Art’
Northern Irish singer‑songwriter Paul Archer has launched his solo career with the debut album Art, featuring the new single “No Fear.” Recorded at Nave Studios, the record blends rock arrangements with Archer’s visual art, reflecting themes of uncertainty and renewal....
Next Wave #1178: AmiiFy
Nigerian‑born, London‑based singer‑songwriter AmiiFy (David Tolu Akinrinmade) is set to release his debut EP “Suddenly, Everything’s Changing,” a blend of alternative indie, R&B, folk and lo‑fi. The record was recorded with veteran producer Jake Gosling at Sticky Studios, marking AmiiFy’s...
GIRLSET Knew Exactly What ‘Tweak’ Needed — And They Took Their Time Getting There
GIRLSET released the single “Tweak,” a Y2K‑inspired R&B track that blends nostalgic sounds with the group’s signature pop flair. The song was co‑written with J.Y. Park, who reworked SWV’s classic “Weak” into a fresh composition. Accompanied by a visually striking video...
A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare And Deadly
A Place To Bury Neighbours has issued Rare And Deadly, a 12‑track compilation of B‑sides, unfinished experiments and tape‑room outtakes drawn from Oliver Ackerman’s personal archive. The collection functions as their first full‑length release since 2024’s Synthesizer, delivering raw noise‑rock...
The Rolling Stones Seem To Be Teasing Intimate Live Shows
The Rolling Stones are teasing a series of intimate live performances under their 1977 alias “The Cockroaches”. Mysterious posters featuring a QR code direct fans to a website that displays a countdown to an April 11, 2026 announcement. The site...
Metric’s ‘Crush Forever’ Is An Ode To Femme Energy
Canadian indie-rock band Metric has released the electro‑infused single “Crush Forever,” the latest preview from their forthcoming album Romanticize The Dive. Frontwoman Emily Haines describes the track as a love letter to strong women, pairing crisp guitar with seismic vocals....
Alewya Taps Into Ethiopian Tradition And Folklore On ‘Eshi’
London‑based Ethiopian‑Egyptian artist Alewya released the single “Eshi,” a tribute to ancestry that blends traditional masenqo strings with modern production. The track, co‑produced by Boddhi Satva, Craigie Dodds and Dean Barrett, serves as a preview of her debut album ZERO, slated for June 26...
Max Cooper Collaborates With Yoshi Sodeoka On New ‘Ebb & Flow’ Video
Max Cooper has released the single “Ebb & Flow” alongside a new video created with visual artist Yoshi Sodeoka. The track showcases Cooper’s experimental construction techniques, blending rising and falling tones with resonant synths. The video extends their earlier collaboration...
White Denim Share Backyard Wig-Out ‘Ruby’
White Denim has dropped a new single, “Ruby,” as a preview of their forthcoming album *13*, slated for release on April 24. The track showcases sun‑bleached, fuzzy guitar lines over a relaxed, Meters‑style shuffle, hinting at a more groove‑centric direction. A...
Balancing Act: ELIZA Interviewed
British singer ELIZA, formerly Eliza Doolittle, has terminated her Parlophone contract and launched her first fully independent project, the album "The Darkening Green." The record marks a stylistic turn toward darker, alt‑rock and neo‑soul textures, while lyrics explore capitalism, motherhood,...
Jeshi Shares Nocturnal Single ‘at the Wheel’
London‑based artist Jeshi has dropped his newest single, “at the wheel,” on the electronic imprint Select Discs—a partnership between Partisan Records and Gregory Wells. The track follows his club‑centric “Champagne” and delivers a mournful, after‑hours anthem that captures the fragile final...
Rediscovering Her Voice: Snail Mail Interviewed
Lindsey Jordan, known as Snail Mail, returns with her third album Ricochet, her most rounded work yet, after a five‑year hiatus. The record follows a 2021 vocal‑cord surgery that restored her range and a marathon touring cycle that doubled as a...
Camille Camille’s ‘J’ai Rêvé’ Is Fringed With Magic
Belgian singer‑songwriter Camille Camille has released the new single “J’ai rêvé,” a stripped‑down guitar‑and‑vocal track that opens her forthcoming album Enchanted Sea. The song, born from a long‑distance relationship, evolved from a melancholy sailor’s ballad into a hopeful hymn after home...
Shaina Hayes Returns With New Single ‘Flourish’
Canadian singer‑songwriter Shaina Hayes has released her new single “Flourish,” continuing the folk‑pop trajectory set by her 2022 debut *to coax a waltz* and 2024 follow‑up *Kindergarten Heart*. The track draws lyrical inspiration from John O’Donohue’s Celtic‑wisdom book *Anam Cara*, framing...
Lambrini Girls Blaze A Trail With New Single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’
UK punk duo Lambrini Girls have released their new single “Cult Of Celebrity,” a scathing take on society’s obsession with fame. The track, accompanied by a Harv Frost‑directed video, attacks the elite’s moral decay amid post‑Epstein revelations. The band announced...
Lauren Auder – Whole World As Vigil
London‑based singer‑producer Lauren Auder releases her sophomore album "Whole World As Vigil," expanding on the identity themes introduced in her 2023 debut "infinite spine." The record opens with the visceral track “marrow,” then pivots through industrial‑sampled post‑rock pop, highlighted by...
YE – Fka Kanye West – To Headline Wireless Festival
American artist YE, formerly Kanye West, will headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in London from July 10‑12. The announcement follows the release of his delayed album “Bully,” which debuted with an exclusive listening party. This marks YE’s...
Matthew Holtby Shares Intimate New EP ‘Yesterday’
Canadian songwriter Matthew Holtby has released the intimate EP “Yesterday,” a collection of three minimalist tracks recorded live in his home studio. The songs feature sparse arrangements with a baby‑grand piano, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and acoustic guitar, contributed by...
Y U QT Sign To Ninja Tune’s Technicolour Imprint
Y U QT, the London duo of Darryl Reid and James Cooper, have signed to Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint. Their new single “Call My Name,” featuring vocalist Jem Cooke, is already the most identified track in their DJ sets. The pair will launch a...
Live Report: My Bloody Valentine – Royal Albert Hall, London
My Bloody Valentine headlined the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust, with Robert Smith curating the event. The band delivered a pristine set that blended Loveless classics like “When You Sleep” with deep‑cut tracks such as “Wonder 2.”...
The Face Magazine To Close
The Face, the once‑iconic music and fashion magazine founded in 1980, announced its closure after a seven‑year revival. The title originally shuttered in 2004, relaunched in 2017 with Harry Styles on the cover, and most recently featured Robyn before ending....
Next Wave #1174: GERD
British indie artist GERD, real name Elin, released the single “Truth Be Told,” highlighting her signature shift from intimate, introspective verses to expansive, cinematic production. The track reflects her ongoing balance between solitary cabin retreats and the release of live...
Iglu & Hartly Seal Off Their UK Tour With New Single ‘Supreme’
Iglu & Hartly have released a new single titled “Supreme” as they wrap up a five‑date UK tour that sold out in London and Glasgow. The LA‑originated band first broke through in 2009 with “In This City” at the Isle...
Leo. Shares Hushed Indie-Folk Gem ‘Never Enough, Never Fair’
English indie‑folk artist leo. has dropped the single “never enough, never fair,” a wistful track born in spring 2024 that explores youthful emotional turbulence. The song signals a shift toward a more mature, textured sound, produced with Ed Allen and...
ZAINAB Shares Debut Single ‘Jadoo’
ZAINAB, a Lahore‑born, New York‑raised producer and former NYC DJ, has released her debut single “Jadoo” on Ninja Tune’s Technicolor imprint. The track features Urdu‑sung lyrics over kinetic, arpeggiated house production, offering a fresh cultural hybrid for club audiences. She...
Ally Bakst Delivers A Haunting Offering, ‘Pretty Little Ghost’
Ally Bakst, the New York‑based singer‑songwriter, has released her new single “Pretty Little Ghost,” a dark‑pop track that leans into a club‑ready vibe. The song combines cinematic synth textures with driving basslines and hints of experimental production. Bakst continues to...
Frankie 5Ø3 Tugs On The Heartstrings with Latest Single ‘R0LL3RC0AST3R’
Virginia‑based indie singer Frankie 5Ø3 has released his new single “R0LL3RC0AST3R,” a breezy, acoustic coming‑of‑age track. The song draws on his Salvadoran roots and a recent creative retreat on Saint George Island. It serves as the lead‑in to his forthcoming...
Thundercat Transforms O2 Academy Brixton Into A South London Space Station
Thundercat returned to London for a high‑concept show at O₂ Academy Brixton, his first city performance since a 2024 KOKO residency. The concert blended futuristic visuals—including an inflatable red cat—and a six‑string bass to showcase tracks from his 2025 EP...
Tom Misch – Full Circle
British singer‑songwriter Tom Misch released his second studio album, Full Circle, marking a quiet comeback after a multi‑year hiatus. The record abandons his signature beat‑driven production for a stripped‑down, voice‑first approach that evokes 1970s singer‑songwriters. Themes of renewal, family, and...
Kiefer Sutherland Announces New Album ‘Grey’
Multi‑award‑winning actor Kiefer Sutherland is set to release his fourth studio album, “Grey,” on May 29, 2024 through Maple Creek Records. The record was co‑produced with veteran musicians Ethan Johns, Rocco DeLuca and Mark Neill, and follows his debut album and...
The Boxer Rebellion – The Second I’m Asleep
The Boxer Rebellion returns after a six‑year hiatus with their new album, The Second I’m Asleep, a ten‑track collection that blends cinematic soundscapes with introspective lyrics. Lead singles like “Hidden Meanings” and “Satellite Above” explore optimism, personal discovery, and the...
Carhartt WIP Takes A Trip To Lisbon For SS26: Delivery Two
Carhartt WIP has launched the second installment of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, collaborating once again with Portuguese filmmaker and photographer Eduardo Gonçalves. The campaign was shot on the streets of Lisbon, using the city’s skate‑boarding culture to frame nature‑print fabrics, 1950s‑inspired...
Viral Duo Mind Enterprises Detail New Album ‘Negroni Love’
Andrea and Roberto, the viral duo behind Mind Enterprises, announced their new Italo‑Disco album “Negroni Love,” set for release on May 22. The record’s title pays homage to the cocktail featured in their popular kitchen videos. Ahead of their Coachella debut...
Jenevieve Links With Jordan Ward On ‘Waiting Room’
Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Jenevieve has released the single “Waiting Room” featuring Jordan Ward, accompanied by a Yanchi‑directed visual that nods to The Pharcyde’s “Drop.” The track extends the retro‑futurist vibe of her 2023 album CRYSALIS with a more programmed R&B...
Sam Fender’s UK Tour Raised £50,000 For Youth Music
British singer‑songwriter Sam Fender’s recent UK tour generated £50,000 (≈$63,500) for Youth Music, a charity that backs grassroots music projects. Youth Music will match the donation, raising the total boost to £100,000 (≈$127,000). The funds are earmarked for young people...
Two Shell’s ‘Smile’ Is A Dose Of Electronic Exuberance
Two Shell, the enigmatic underground production collective, released a new single titled “Smile.” Unlike their recent disruptive track “The Nightmare,” “Smile” embraces straightforward, upbeat electronic fun with bright, colorful production. The song signals a deliberate departure from the group’s typical...
DJ AG Is Hosting His Own One-Day Festival
DJ AG is launching his first one‑day festival, AG Fest, on July 25, 2026 at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, London. The event runs from noon to 10 p.m. and showcases a cross‑genre lineup that includes grime heavyweights like JME and D Double E, UKG...
MAISON KITSUNÉ Teams Up with A. SOCIETY On A Timeless Capsule Collection
Maison Kitsuné has teamed with Hong Kong label A. Society to launch a limited‑edition eyewear capsule that blends the French‑Japanese label’s Paris‑meets‑Tokyo aesthetic with A. Society’s heritage. The collection features three distinct frame silhouettes, accompanying necklaces, pendants and accessories, all presented in postcard‑style sleeves...
CRUZEJUDE Shines On New Single ‘Talk 2 Me’
Leicester‑based artist CRUZEJUDE has dropped his new single “Talk 2 Me,” marking his first major release after years of dancing and lockdown‑induced songwriting. The track blends raw, seductive R&B with a nostalgic early‑2000s vibe, produced by LoopGod. CRUZEJUDE describes the...
Chartreuse Look Ahead With ‘Enough To Make You Laugh’
Chartreuse, the Black Country indie band, has released the new single “Enough To Make You Laugh,” marking a brighter, more textured evolution of their dream‑pop sound. The track follows the critical success of their second album “Bless You & Be...
Andrew Jim Gannon – Fka On Man – Confirms New Album
Andrew Jim Gannon, the Hertfordshire‑based electronic producer formerly known as On Man, announced his second album Hydrate Those Folds, due June 12. The record follows a critically praised debut on Houndstooth and is built entirely in his home studio. A lead single, “Bon...
Yard Act Confirm New UK Autumn Headline Dates
Leeds‑born indie rock outfit Yard Act announced a three‑date UK headline tour for November 2024, kicking off in Leeds on Nov 6, then Manchester on Nov 13 and closing at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Nov 26. The band will also perform a...
Goodbye’s ‘Take Time’ Is A Curious Dream Pop Statement
British indie outfit Goodbye has dropped the single “Take Time,” the lead track from their debut EP *These Things Take Time* released this week. The five‑piece, known for their DIY roots in Brighton, previously opened for Lime Garden on tour,...
Yttling Jazz Unites With Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie On ‘Strange’
Yttling Jazz, the solo project of Peter Bjorn and John bassist Björn Yttling, is releasing a deluxe edition of his 2024 album “Illegal Hit” on March 27, adding a cache of bonus tracks and unreleased material. Ahead of the drop,...
Moby Calls The Kinks’ ‘Lola’ “Transphobic” – Dave Davies Hits Back
American producer Moby sparked controversy by calling the Kinks’ 1968 single “Lola” transphobic, saying its lyrics feel “unevolved.” The band’s co‑founder Dave Davies retaliated on X, defending the song and denouncing Moby’s accusation. “Lola,” long celebrated for its early pop‑culture...