Mike D Has Unveiled His Second Single of the Month with 'What We Got'
Mike D, the former Beastie Boys drummer, dropped his second solo single of May, “What We Got,” while headlining two sold‑out shows at Brooklyn’s Xanadu Roller Arts. The track follows “Switch Up,” his first solo release in 15 years, and was produced by Carter Lang and Tyran Donaldson with mixing by Derek “MixedByAli” Ali. The release coincides with a series of intimate performances that include his sons and other collaborators. At 60, Diamond’s renewed activity signals a notable comeback for the iconic hip‑hop figure.
Good Charlotte Have Announced a UK Tour, Including O2 Arena and Co-Op Live Headline Shows
American pop‑punk veterans Good Charlotte announced a November arena tour across Europe and the UK, culminating in headline shows at London’s O₂ Arena and Manchester’s Co‑op Live. The 10‑date run kicks off in Stockholm on November 8 and features longtime pop‑punk...
Matilda Mann Has Shared Sylvia Plath-Inspired New Single ‘The Fig Tree’ From Her Forthcoming Album ‘Kismet’
London singer‑songwriter Matilda Mann has released the Sylvia Plath‑inspired single “The Fig Tree” as the lead track from her upcoming album “Kismet,” slated for 4 September. The eleven‑song record follows her debut “Roxwell” and includes earlier singles “Inventing” and Radio 1’s Hottest Record...
Jeshi Has Turned the Club Toilet Queue Into an Emotional New Single with ‘Girls and Boys’
East London rapper Jeshi has dropped the single “girls and boys,” the latest preview from his upcoming mixtape “headrush.” The track, released through Select Discs, captures the fleeting intimacy of conversations in club toilet queues. It follows 2025 collaborations with...
Stand Atlantic Have Broken Their “Curse” Of Avoiding Love Songs on New Single ‘Velcro’'
Australian punk‑pop quartet Stand Atlantic released the single “Velcro” through Virgin Music Group, debuting as a First Play on triple j Breakfast. Frontwoman Bonnie Fraser describes it as the most honest love song she’s written in a decade, breaking a self‑imposed...
Vince Staples Continues the ‘Cry Baby’ Rollout with His Politically-Charged New Single ‘White Flag’
Vince Staples has released the politically‑charged single “White Flag,” the latest teaser for his upcoming album Cry Baby, slated for June 5. The track arrives with a new video and follows the earlier single “Blackberry Marmalade.” Ahead of the album, Staples hosted...
Opus Kink Are Previewing Their Debut LP with Farewell-Themed Single ‘The Sweet Goodbye’
Brighton‑based six‑piece Opus Kink has released the farewell‑themed single “The Sweet Goodbye” as a preview for their debut album, slated for July 31 on SO Recordings. The track follows earlier singles “Come Over, Do Me Wrong” and “The Head Tree” featuring...
Ratbag Explores Mental Health Struggles on Her Vulnerable New Single ‘Drag’
Alt‑pop artist ratbag has dropped her third single of 2026, “drag,” a candid look at exhaustion and mental‑health strain. The song arrives ahead of her first headline London gig at The George Tavern on 26 May, following earlier releases “how to...
Sienna Spiro Has Announced Her Debut Album ‘Visitor’ for July
London singer‑songwriter Sienna Spiro announced her debut album "Visitor" for release on July 3 through Capitol Records. The record follows three singles—"Die On This Hill," "The Visitor" and "You Stole The Show"—that have already entered the Billboard Hot 100. Executive producer Omer Fedi...
Lowertown Have Announced a London Oslo Headline Show with New Single ‘Mice Protection’
New York duo Lowertown unveiled their next single “Mice Protection,” the lead track from the forthcoming album *Ugly Duckling Union* slated for release on May 22 via Summer Shade. The song, recorded in a basement studio that doubled as Avsha Weinberg’s...
CATTY Has Shared Gothic Pop Single ‘Pavlov’s Dog’ Ahead of Her Biggest Headline Tour Yet
Welsh singer‑songwriter CATTY released the gothic‑pop single “Pavlov’s Dog,” which went viral on TikTok with over 620,000 teaser views. The track drops via independent distributor AWAL, following her 2025 EP “Bracing For Impact.” Simultaneously, she announced a UK headline tour...
Chloe Qisha Leans Into Heartbreak on Her Brooding New Single ‘Surprise Surprise’
Chloe Qisha has released the brooding pop ballad “Surprise Surprise,” her first single after the 2025 EP “Modern Romance.” The track drops through Columbia in the UK and RCA in the US, accompanied by a black‑and‑white visualiser that gains colour...
Jorja Smith Has Enlisted AJ Tracey, Knucks and Nadia Rose for Her ‘What’s Done Is Done’ Video
British singer‑songwriter Jorja Smith has dropped the single “What’s Done Is Done,” produced by P2J and accompanied by a visually striking video directed by KC Locke. The clip showcases a roster of UK rap and grime talent, including AJ Tracey, Knucks and...
Tommy WÁ Has Returned with Soul-Baring New Single ‘Alleluya (Another World)’
Tommy WÁ, the Nigerian‑born, Ghana‑based singer signed to Dirty Hit, has dropped his first 2026 single, “Alleluya (Another World).” The track follows his 2025 EP “Somewhere Only We Go” and showcases a deeper blend of African folk and soulful, spiritual...
Shame Are Dork's Night Out's Secret Headliners at The Great Escape Closing Party, with August Also Joining the Bill
British post‑punk outfit Shame will close The Great Escape festival on May 16, headlining the official closing party at The Deep End on Brighton’s TGE Beach. They are joined by rising act August, alongside previously announced Tooth, Orchard and hometown dream‑pop...