Brian Fallon Has Shared His First Solo Songs in More than Five Years with ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’ and...
Brian Fallon, frontman of the Gaslight Anthem, has broken a five‑year solo hiatus with two new songs, “Not Bad For New Jersey” and “Better Before.” Both tracks were produced by longtime collaborator Butch Walker, with “Better Before” co‑written by Donovan Woods. The releases showcase Fallon’s signature mix of power‑pop vigor and heartland‑rock storytelling, while the former serves as a tribute to his New Jersey roots. To promote the songs, Fallon will embark on an intimate U.S. tour and appear alongside Bruce Springsteen, Rosanne Cash and Kenny Chesney at the Music America celebration.
Sincere Engineer Have Compared New Single ‘Fast Forward, Rewind’ to “the Adam Sandler’s ‘Click’ of Songs”
Chicago pop‑punk band Sincere Engineer released the single “Fast Forward, Rewind,” the lead track from their upcoming fourth album Probable Claws. Frontperson Deanna Belos describes the song as a musical take on the Adam Sandler “Click” premise—fast‑forwarding bad moments and...
Tove Lo Has Returned with Feverish New Single ‘I’m Your Girl Right?’ And Details of Sixth Album ‘ESTRUS’
Swedish pop star Tove Lo announced her sixth studio album, ESTRUS, slated for release on 18 September 2026 through Pretty Swede Records and Virgin Music Group. The rollout kicks off with the electro‑pop single “I’m your girl right?” and a visually striking...
Charli XCX Has Broken Her Silence on Those 'Rock Music' Reactions
Charli XCX used Instagram to address the mixed response to her new single “Rock Music,” a clear stylistic shift from her recent “Brat” era. She likened the debate to the early backlash against PC Music and her “Vroom Vroom” EP, noting...
This Is Lorelei Have Signed to Matador and Announced a UK Tour
This Is Lorelei, the project of New York songwriter Nate Amos, has signed a recording contract with Matador Records and announced a headline tour across the UK and Ireland for November 2026. The tour will culminate with a London show...
Walt Disco Have Returned with “Horny, Chaotic” New Single ‘Coup De Foudre’
Glasgow indie outfit walt disco has returned with the single “Coup de foudre,” their first release on EMI North. The track leans into a faster, 2000s dance‑floor aesthetic, described by frontperson Jocelyn as “horny, chaotic,” and blends Yeah Yeah Yeahs‑style...
Pixies Are Celebrating 40 Years with a Remastered Reissue of ‘Complete B-Sides: 1988-97’
The Pixies are issuing a remastered version of their 2001 compilation ‘Complete B‑Sides: 1988‑97’ on June 26, 2026 through 4AD. The set will debut on vinyl for the first time, offered in double‑black and double‑clear LP formats alongside a double...
Kacey Musgraves Is Bringing the ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Tour to the UK Next Year
Kacey Musgraves announced a UK arena tour for February 2027, her first British dates since the 2024 Deeper Well leg. The three‑city run will hit Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s OVO Arena Wembley, returning to the venue after a 2018 show....
Caroline Rose Has Launched SUCK Records with the Long-Awaited Release of ‘Yip Yip Yow’
Caroline Rose has launched an independent imprint, SUCK Records, debuting it with the long‑awaited single “Yip Yip Yow.” The track, produced by John Congleton, finally materialized after a decade of being performed live but never recorded. Rose’s catalog now includes...
Graham Coxon Has Unearthed Another Lost ‘Castle Park’ Track with ‘Alright’
Graham Coxon is releasing the second lost track from his shelved solo album ‘Castle Park’, titled “Alright”, on 19 June 2026. The song follows the earlier debut of “Billy Says” and arrives alongside reissues of his first two solo albums, ‘The Sky Is Too High’ and ‘The Golden D’. The release kicks off...
BST Hyde Park Has Unveiled the Stacked Support Line-Ups for Lewis Capaldi’s Summer Headline Shows
London’s BST Hyde Park announced the full support line‑ups for Lewis Capaldi’s two‑night headline run on July 11‑12, 2026. The Scottish singer will be joined by Conan Gray, Jacob Alon and Absolutely on both evenings, with a distinct roster of...
Heidi Curtis Has Tapped Into Something “Ancient, Wild and Supernatural” On Her New Single ‘Behind The Door’
Heidi Curtis has released the new single “Behind The Door,” the lead track from her debut EP Hollow Heart, which drops on May 29 through independent distributor AWAL. The song emerged from a dream and Curtis describes it as “ancient, wild and supernatural.”...
“That Feeling Must Be Spat Out”: Really Good Time Have Announced Their Debut Album ‘Affirmations’
Irish indie trio Really Good Time announced their debut album ‘Affirmations’, slated for release on 7 August 2026. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new single, ‘Do It’, accompanied by a video directed by Sophie O'Donovan. The band’s breakout...
Porches Has Returned with ‘MASK’, Recorded on a Four-Track in a New York Basement
Aaron Maine, the mind behind Porches, announced the mixtape ‘MASK’ for release on May 14, 2026. The collection was recorded on a four‑track tape machine in a Wooster Street basement, a deliberate choice that shapes its raw, lo‑fi aesthetic. The...
Zzzahara Has Shared the Windswept New Single ‘Speedracer’ Ahead of Album ‘Distant Lands’
Los Angeles‑based Zzzahara has dropped the single “Speedracer,” the latest teaser for the forthcoming album “Distant Lands.” The track follows the earlier single “Chinese Tobacco” and arrives with an official, neon‑lit video. “Distant Lands” is scheduled for release on June 5,...
Watch Arlo Parks Cover PinkPantheress’ ‘Stateside’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge
Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, covering PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” and debuting her new single “2SIDED.” The performance coincides with the release of her album *Ambiguous Desire*, positioning the track as the album’s lead single. “Stateside” has resurfaced after...
Fcukers Have Shared a ‘Butterflies’ Video Ahead of Their Harry Styles Support Dates
New York‑based indie duo Fcukers has dropped the official video for “Butterflies,” a track from their debut album Ö produced by Kenny Beats with input from 100 Gecs. The pair is midway through a headline tour that began in San Diego and...
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Scores a Seventh Week at UK Number 1
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s re‑worked single “Rein Me In” has logged a seventh non‑consecutive week at the top of the UK Singles Chart, making it the longest‑running number‑one of 2026 so far. The track originally appeared on Fender’s Mercury‑Prize‑winning...
Lady Gaga and Doechii Have Teamed up for ‘Runway’ From The Devil Wears Prada 2
Pop megastar Lady Gaga and rising rapper Doechii have teamed up for “Runway,” a new single that will appear on the soundtrack of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, slated for release on May 1, 2026. The track boasts an all‑star production roster that includes...
Nxdia Has Detailed New EP ‘Lovemesick’, a Collection of Dark Love Songs
Egyptian‑Sudanese artist Nxdia announced a four‑track EP titled Lovemesick, set for release on 24 April. The collection blends English and Arabic lyrics to portray toxic love and heartbreak, which the artist calls “dark love songs with even darker endings.” Nxdia will...
Royel Otis Have Shared ‘Sweet Hallelujah’, a Bittersweet Goodbye in Song Form
Australian duo Royel Otis dropped their first new song since 2025, "Sweet Hallelujah," a bittersweet farewell track produced by Shawn Everett, whose résumé includes Julian Casablancas and The War on Drugs. The single debuts ahead of the band’s inaugural Coachella performance, where they will...
Scustin Have Shared ‘Scustinism’, a New Single About Reclaiming Irish Identity
Irish post‑punk band Scustin has released “Scustinism,” a new single that serves as a manifesto on Irish identity. The track, produced by veteran Richie Kennedy—who has worked with Interpol, The Murder Capital and others—will appear on the forthcoming EP “The...
Holly Humberstone Builds Her Own Fairytale in a Cruel World
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone releases her sophomore album "Cruel World" on April 10, 2026, offering a synth‑driven, optimistic escape from the bleakness of her debut. Drawing on childhood fairy‑tale obsessions and influences from Radiohead to Prince, she crafted roughly 25...
LIDO Festival Has Rescheduled Their Maribou State Show to August, and Cancelled CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club's Dates
LIDO Festival has moved the only remaining show – Maribou State and its support bill – to 31 August, while cancelling the June 12 and June 14 dates that were to feature CMAT, Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Bombay Bicycle...
Makeshift Art Bar Have Signed to Heist or Hit and Shared ‘Chocolate’ From New EP ‘Marionette’
Belfast‑based indie quartet Makeshift Art Bar has signed a deal with London label Heist or Hit and released the lead single “Chocolate” from their forthcoming EP “Marionette,” slated for June 26, 2026. The track delves into the paradox of loneliness, a theme...
Modern Woman Have Dropped ‘Johnny’s Dreamworld’, a New Single About Getting Lost in Your Own Head
London art‑rock collective Modern Woman released the single “Johnny’s Dreamworld,” the opening track of their debut album of the same name, slated for a May 1 launch on One Little Independent Records. The song delves into the experience of getting lost...
Ho99o9 Have Shared a Video for ‘OK, I’m Reloaded’, One of the “Meanest and Unapologetic” Tracks From Their New Album
Ho99o9 released a new video for the track “OK, I’m Reloaded,” one of the most aggressive songs on their third album Tomorrow We Escape, issued via 999 Deathkult/Last Gang. The duo says the song pays homage to the film Carlito’s Way...
Militarie Gun Have Dropped Their New ‘Kick’ Video, Filmed in Parks, Taxis and Gyms Across the UK
Militarie Gun has unveiled a new music video for “Kick,” a single from their sophomore album God Save The Gun released on Loma Vista Recordings. Directed by Manuel Casanova, the clip stitches together scenes shot in UK parks, gyms and taxi cabs with sweaty live...
The Itch Have Shared ‘No More Sprechgesang’ Ahead of Debut Album ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’
British indie duo The Itch has released the single “No More Sprechgesang” as a pre‑release for their debut album It’s The Hope That Kills You, slated for Friday. The record arrives through a joint venture between Fiction Records and I OH YOU...
Frost Children Have Shared ‘SISTER (Remixed)’ with The Dare, Ninajirachi and More
Frost Children have issued the remix EP “SISTER (remixed)”, featuring fresh takes from The Dare, ninajirachi, Olswel, Saska and swedm®. The collection arrives through True Panther/Dirty Hit and includes a standout collaboration on “Sisters”. Simultaneously, the duo announced an extensive...
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,...
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...