Courtney Barnett Has Announced a UK and European Tour Following ‘Creature of Habit’
Courtney Barnett announced a European tour to promote her fourth album, *Creature of Habit*. The 12‑date run starts in Berlin on October 5 and ends with a headline show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on October 20. The itinerary spans Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Scotland and England, hitting both capital cities and regional venues. Tickets go on sale April 10, 2026, at 10 am BST, and are expected to sell quickly given her recent festival buzz and strong streaming performance.
Dublin Duo Burglar Have Shared ‘Star-Crossed’ Ahead of Their First UK Headline Tour
Dublin‑based indie duo Burglar released their new single “Star‑Crossed” through the TULLE label, setting the stage for their first UK headline tour in late April 2026. The track follows the January‑released “Lovey” and delves into themes of anxiety and the...
Rising Pop Experimentalist Rian Brazil Has Shared Two New Tracks and Announced EP ‘Engine Heartbreak’
London‑based experimental pop artist Rian Brazil has unveiled two new songs, “a butterfly was born” and “things 2 make U smile,” from his upcoming eight‑track EP “Engine Heartbreak.” The EP, slated for release on May 20 via Black Butter Records, follows...
Bleachers Have Announced a Major UK and European Tour, Culminating at London’s Eventim Apollo
Bleachers announced a 17‑date UK and European tour slated for November‑December 2026, culminating with a headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo on December 3. The tour supports the band’s fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes, which drops on May 22 via...
Olivia Rodrigo Has Shared when We'll Get Her New Single 'Drop Dead'
Olivia Rodrigo announced that her new single “Drop Dead” will arrive on April 17, 2026, following the recent reveal of her third studio album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*, slated for June 12. The album, already available...
Harry Styles Has Revealed the First Artists for His Meltdown Festival Takeover
Harry Styles is curating the Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, unveiling an eclectic lineup that runs from June 11‑21. The roster includes jazz luminary Kamasi Washington, Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke, indie acts like Warpaint and emerging talents such as Ninajirachi. Styles will headline...
Jack White Has Joined the Coachella 2026 Bill as Organisers Confirm Weekend One Set Times
Coachella 2026 organizers have released the full set times for opening weekend, adding a surprise 45‑minute slot for Jack White at the Mojave Tent on Saturday, April 11 at 3 pm. The two‑weekend festival runs April 10‑12 and April 17‑19, featuring...
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE and SURF GANG Have Released Their Collaborative Double Album, ‘POMPEII // UTILITY’
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE and producer collective SURF GANG have dropped the double album “POMPEII // UTILITY,” a two‑part project with MIKE fronting the POMPEII half and Earl Sweatshirt leading UTILITY. All beats are supplied by SURF GANG members Harrison, evilgiane, Elipropperr and...
Grandmas House Have Shared ‘DOG’, a Heavy New Track Shaped by Chronic Illness
Grandmas House, the Bristol‑based indie quartet, released their first 2026 track, “DOG,” a heavy song inspired by a member’s two‑year battle with chronic illness. The band paired the release with a cryptic video from Clump Collective that hides a phone...
Rostam Has Shared Live Takes on ‘Like a Spark’ and Vampire Weekend’s ‘Young Lion’
Rostam has issued two new live recordings—re‑worked versions of “Like a Spark” and “Young Lion”—captured at the iconic Sound City Studio A. The tracks serve as a preview for his forthcoming concert film, “American Stories: A Concert Film,” which will screen...
"It Does Sometimes Feel Like a Private Joke": Getdown Services Explain Themselves
Bristol duo Getdown Services have released their latest single, “The Radiator,” continuing the genre‑bending, spoken‑word style that defined their 2023 debut album *Crisps*. The pair, Josh Law and Ben Sadler, blend disco, electronica and rock while deliberately using lo‑fi equipment...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing "When We Are Singing" from his new album Who Is the Sky?. The record, released through Matador Records, is Byrne’s first full‑length studio effort since 2018’s American Utopia and...
Fcukers Said “Fuck It” And Made an Album in Two Weeks
New York duo Fcukers met producer Kenny Beats at Coachella and immediately abandoned a protracted recording plan. Within two weeks they completed their debut album, Ö, a high‑octane mix of 1990s house rhythms and contemporary club chaos. The record reflects...
Tigers Jaw Confront Past, Present and Future on ‘Lost on You’
Tigers Jaw’s new album *Lost on You* uses three anchor songs to frame a meditation on past, present and future, mirroring co‑vocalist Ben Walsh’s personal timeline. The record blends emo‑punk roots with alt‑rock and shoegaze textures, marking the band’s most sonically...
Antony Szmierek Offers up His Really Very Good New Single, 'The Heron'
Antony Szmierek released his new single “The Heron” in a stripped‑down “Before Doors” session filmed at Future Yard, a grassroots venue in Birkenhead. The performance, recorded without audience or stage frills, showcases the song’s lyrical strength. Meanwhile, Future Yard is...
Baby Queen Has Released ‘Feel Something’, Exploring the Thrill of a Forbidden Romance
Baby Queen released the single “Feel Something” through Insanity Records, marking the second track from her forthcoming, untitled second studio album. The song delves into the excitement of a forbidden romance, highlighting desire that overpowers common sense. It follows the...
Good Kid Wrestle with Self-Worth on Their New Single ‘Cicada’
Toronto indie pop trio Good Kid released their new single “Cicada,” the final preview ahead of their debut album Can We Hang Out Sometime? scheduled for April 3, 2026. The track delves into self‑worth and personal growth, drawing on vocalist Nick Frosst’s insecurities...
Holly Humberstone Has Shared ‘Cruel World’, a Song About the Pain of Long-Distance Love
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone released “Cruel World”, the lead single from her second album arriving April 10. The track explores the emotional turbulence of long‑distance love, which Humberstone calls her favorite song yet. A Victorian‑theatre‑styled video directed by Silken Weinberg visualizes...
James Blake Has Lined up a UK and European ‘Trying Times’ Tour, Including Brixton Academy
British singer‑songwriter James Blake announced a UK and European leg of his “Trying Times” tour, kicking off at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on June 29. The tour follows his North American shows and coincides with the release of his new...
Koyo Have Shared New Single ‘What I’m Worth’ From Their “No-Frills” New Album ‘Barely Here’
Long Island punk band Koyo released the single "What I'm Worth," the lead track from their upcoming album "Barely Here." The album, billed as a "no‑frills, perfected" version of the group's sound, drops on May 8, 2026 via Pure Noise...
Lip Critic Have Released ‘Jackpot’ and Lined up a Laundromat-to-Boxing-Ring NYC Residency
Lip Critic has dropped the new single “Jackpot,” a high‑stakes anthem previewing their upcoming album Theft World, slated for May 1 via Partisan Records. The band paired the release with an ambitious “Theft Saga” residency that will tour unconventional venues—from a...
Birds Flying Backwards Have Unveiled Debut Album ‘Lovebirds’, an Ode to Love in All Its Forms
London‑based sextet Birds Flying Backwards released their debut album “Lovebirds” on Real Love Recording Co., mixed by Joe Wyatt at Abbey Road Studios and mastered by Timothy Stollenwork. The record was captured live in a four‑day session in early 2025,...
The Orielles Have Dropped Buzzing New Single ‘Wasp’ Ahead of Their Album ‘Only You Left’
Manchester trio The Orielles have released the buzz‑worthy single ‘Wasp’ ahead of their fourth album, ‘Only You Left’, which drops on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings. The track draws on the film *Black Narcissus* to explore themes of faith and purpose...
Martin Luke Brown Has Shared His Reflective New Single ‘Back of My Mind’
Martin Luke Brown has released his reflective new single “back of my mind” through Bright Antenna Records, marking his first output since the 2025 album “man oh man !”. The track was co‑written and produced with Grammy‑winner Matt Zara and...