The Itch: “Whenever Stuff Is Bad, All You Can Cling Onto Is Having as Good a Time as You Can...
British duo The Itch, formed by Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie, released their debut album “It’s The Hope That Kills You” on Fiction Records. The record fuses post‑punk, indie, electronic and dance‑floor elements while delivering politically tinged lyrics about global uncertainty. The pair deliberately limits live appearances and skips EPs, opting for curated shows that reflect their DIY ethos. Their commentary on Luton’s vanished music ecosystem underscores a broader shift of regional talent toward London’s market.
Get To Know… Sean Solomon
Sean Solomon, an experimental animator‑musician, explains how he uses hand‑drawn cartoons to present serious lyrical themes in an approachable way. He views his work as an art project rather than a conventional band, integrating live performances with a portable VHS...
American Football — LP4
American Football released their fourth studio album, LP4, on May 1, 2026 via Polyvinyl Records. The record pushes the band’s signature atmospheric emo sound into grander territory, featuring synth‑pop touches and an eight‑minute cathartic epic. Lyrically, frontman Mike Kinsella reflects...
Death Cab For Cutie Offer up New Single ‘Punching the Flowers’
Death Cab for Cutie unveiled their second preview from the forthcoming album *I Built You A Tower* with the new single “Punching The Flowers.” The jagged, melodic track, produced with John Congleton, delves into themes of stagnation and the tension...
Swim Deep Share Woozy New Track ‘Mud’
British indie band Swim Deep has unveiled “Mud,” the third preview from their forthcoming fifth album, Hum. The track follows recent singles “I Keep Her Photograph With Me” and “Pieces Of You,” building anticipation for the album’s 19 June 2026 release on...
Editors Return with ‘Call It In’, Their First New Music Since 2022
British atmospheric rock band Editors have broken a four‑year recording silence with the single “Call It In,” their first new music since 2022. The track was recorded during summer 2025 sessions in rural Gloucestershire, concurrent with frontman Tom Smith’s solo album...
Julia Cumming: In Full Bloom
Julia Cumming, longtime frontwoman of Sunflower Bean and model, released her debut solo album “Julia” on Partisan Records. The record emerged from a two‑year lockdown that stripped away touring schedules and forced her into solitary studio sessions. Drawing on 60s...
Luvcat Unveils Plans for Pete Doherty-Featuring EP ‘Lovebites’
British indie artist Luvcat announced her upcoming EP “Lovebites,” slated for release on May 22 via AWAL. The record is billed as a collection of murder‑ballads that continues the vaudevillian world of her 2025 debut “Vicious Delicious.” It includes guest contributions from...
Laurie Vincent’s Big Truck Shares Debut Single ‘Central Reservation Blues’
British musician Laurie Vincent, known as the guitarist for Soft Play, has unveiled his new band Big Truck and released its debut single “Central Reservation Blues” on Marshall Records. The track leans into Americana while echoing influences from The Cure, The Smiths, The War On Drugs and...
Maisie Peters Teams up with Julia Michaels for Latest Album Preview ‘Kingmaker’
British singer‑songwriter Maisie Peters has released a new duet, "Kingmaker," with six‑time Grammy nominee Julia Michaels. The track serves as the fifth preview from her upcoming album "Florescence," slated for release on May 15, 2026. Inspired by Hilary Mantel’s *Wolf Hall*...
New York’s Show Me The Body Return with New Single ‘Dance In The USA’
Show Me The Body, the New York noise‑rock trio, has dropped a new single titled “Dance In The USA,” produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III. The track serves as a preview of their forthcoming fourth album, following 2022’s Trouble...
The Xcerts Announce New Album ‘I Think I Want to Go Home Now.’
The Xcerts have announced their sixth studio album, “i think i want to go home now.”, slated for release on 10 July 2026 via FLG Records. The record follows the 2023 album “Learning How To Live And Let Go” and is supported...
Gretel: Trust Your Gut
British singer‑songwriter Maddy Haenlein, known as Gretel, released her debut full‑length album *Squish* via AWAL. After discarding an earlier studio‑heavy effort, she recorded the album live over five days at RAK Studios with producer Seth Evans, prioritising raw band energy....
Beck Follows Surprise Single with News of 2026 ‘Ride Lonesome’ Tour
Beck has dropped a new acoustic‑driven single, “Ride Lonesome,” and announced a 25‑date North American tour slated to begin in September 2026. The tour will hit high‑profile venues such as the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and...
Modest Mouse Announce New Album ‘An Eraser And A Maze’
Modest Mouse announced their eighth studio album, “An Eraser And A Maze,” slated for release on June 5, 2026 via Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace Recordings, ending a two‑decade partnership with Epic Records. The record follows 2021’s The Golden Casket and...