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King No-One’s The Burden of Empathy: A Long-Awaited Debut
NewsApr 24, 2026

King No-One’s The Burden of Empathy: A Long-Awaited Debut

King No-One releases debut album The Burden of Empathy after more than a decade of touring and EP releases. The record builds on the momentum of their breakout single “Alcatraz,” delivering industrial‑laden soundscapes, art‑pop lyricism, and Van Halen‑style guitar work....

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Lady Twostar’s The Great Planes: Living Up To The Hype
NewsApr 23, 2026

Lady Twostar’s The Great Planes: Living Up To The Hype

Lady Twostar exploded onto the scene when a mid‑2025 TikTok of their debut single “Fortunes Found” amassed nearly half‑a‑million views. A year later the band released their first EP, “The Great Planes,” which mixes grunge‑laden riffs, 70s‑rock aggression, and acoustic...

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Bathing Suits Bring Clubland Chaos to the Underground with Debut EP KILL BATHING SUITS
NewsApr 23, 2026

Bathing Suits Bring Clubland Chaos to the Underground with Debut EP KILL BATHING SUITS

Bathing Suits, a Leeds quartet, released their debut EP KILL BATHING SUITS via Underplay Recordings, the label’s first signing. The five‑track record fuses post‑punk aggression with early‑2010s dance‑pop, featuring the seven‑minute noise‑trance piece “Empathy” and the club‑ready single “Swan Princess.”...

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Knife Bride’s Sorry About The Plague: A Ferocious EP
NewsApr 22, 2026

Knife Bride’s Sorry About The Plague: A Ferocious EP

Knife Bride has dropped the five‑track EP "Sorry About The Plague," cementing their self‑coined "Nu‑Gothika" style with razor‑sharp riffs and theatrical vocals. The lead single "Crucify" delves into personal reckoning, pairing aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics. The release follows high‑profile...

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Tooth Announce Debut EP Restless in Bloom and Share Dazzling Title Track
NewsApr 22, 2026

Tooth Announce Debut EP Restless in Bloom and Share Dazzling Title Track

London indie‑rock quartet Tooth announced their debut EP *Restless in Bloom*, slated for June 12 release on Soil To The Sun Recordings. The title track, a Midwestern‑emo‑tinged anthem, drops alongside the band’s earlier singles “The Age of Innocence” and “Medicine.” Tooth...

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Dublin Trio DIVIL Turn Grief Into Hope with Debut Single “Thanks A Million”
NewsApr 22, 2026

Dublin Trio DIVIL Turn Grief Into Hope with Debut Single “Thanks A Million”

Dublin trio DIVIL—childhood friends Danny Dempsey McMahon, Jocelyn Vance and Conor Cusack—has launched their musical career with the debut single “Thanks A Million.” The track, a wry take on self‑inflicted depression and the rescue of friendship, previews their forthcoming EP “DIVIL I,” due...

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Bleech 9:3 Announce Self-Titled Debut EP and Unveil Gritty New Single ‘Underrated’
NewsApr 21, 2026

Bleech 9:3 Announce Self-Titled Debut EP and Unveil Gritty New Single ‘Underrated’

Irish indie rock quartet Bleech 9:3 announced their self‑titled debut EP, due May 15 2026 on Polydor Records, and released the gritty single “Underrated,” which debuted on BBC Radio 1. The band has already earned praise from The Guardian, NME and Kerrang! and...

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Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Debut Album Cannonball and Unleash Pulsing New Single ‘Nosedive’
NewsApr 20, 2026

Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Debut Album Cannonball and Unleash Pulsing New Single ‘Nosedive’

London art‑punk trio Man/Woman/Chainsaw announced their debut album Cannonball, slated for release on August 7 via Fiction Records. The announcement coincides with the drop of their six‑minute single “Nosedive,” a synth‑led track that blends dance‑punk energy with raw guitar aggression. Recorded...

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The All-American Rejects Embrace Chaos on Explosive New Single ‘King Kong’
NewsApr 20, 2026

The All-American Rejects Embrace Chaos on Explosive New Single ‘King Kong’

The All‑American Rejects have dropped “King Kong,” a high‑energy single that precedes their first full‑length album in over a decade, Sandbox, set for May 15. The track mixes acoustic guitar, a pulsing bassline, and a soaring chorus, reflecting the band’s blend...

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Pyncher Sign to Heist or Hit and Unleash Explosive New Single ‘One Day’
NewsApr 16, 2026

Pyncher Sign to Heist or Hit and Unleash Explosive New Single ‘One Day’

Manchester indie quartet pyncher has signed to the cult label Heist or Hit and released their new single 'One Day.' The track, recorded with Alex Greaves in Leeds, mixes drum‑machine urgency reminiscent of The Strokes with the fuzzed‑out rawness of...

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100%WET Return with Cinematic “Hypergaze” Anthem ‘Eleanor’s Escape’
NewsApr 16, 2026

100%WET Return with Cinematic “Hypergaze” Anthem ‘Eleanor’s Escape’

Copenhagen duo 100%WET released “Eleanor’s Escape,” their first original single of 2026, expanding their signature “hypergaze” sound by fusing shoegaze textures with drum‑and‑bass energy. The track follows a health‑related hiatus that forced the band to cancel UK shows, and signals...

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Stornoway: Hebridean Headrush Hits The Royal Albert Hall
NewsApr 9, 2026

Stornoway: Hebridean Headrush Hits The Royal Albert Hall

Stornoway delivered an immersive two‑hour concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, blending nature‑inspired soundscapes, surprise guests and a mix of classics and new material. The evening opened with Hayden Thorpe’s solo set before the band launched into fan favourites, a live...

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Hannah Lews’ Hannah Lew: A Rebel Synth-Pop Embrace
NewsApr 9, 2026

Hannah Lews’ Hannah Lew: A Rebel Synth-Pop Embrace

San Francisco indie veteran Hannah Lew has released her self‑titled solo debut, a synth‑pop record that blends the experimental edge of her previous bands with mainstream‑leaning melodies. Drawing on influences from The Knife, Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk, the album mixes...

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Brooke Combe Returns with Soul-Stirring New Single ‘Tears Won’t Lie’
NewsApr 8, 2026

Brooke Combe Returns with Soul-Stirring New Single ‘Tears Won’t Lie’

British singer‑songwriter Brooke Combe has entered a new phase with the release of her single “Tears Won’t Lie,” her first record on Fontana Records. Produced by James Skelly at Liverpool’s Kempston Studios, the track blends her soulful vocals with a...

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