Oli Steadman and a Musical Marathon: “365 Days of Folk” Goes Beyond Its Goal
Multi‑instrumentalist Oli Steadman, best known from Stornoway, completed a year‑long challenge to learn one folk song each day, surpassing his original goal. The "365 Days of Folk" marathon blended South African, Anglo‑concertina, Spanish and other traditions, turning the project into a daily ritual that sharpened his creativity and provided musical therapy. He debuted the full repertoire at the Manchester Folk Festival, demonstrating the power of immersive practice. Steadman now eyes a 730‑day continuation, mentoring emerging folk artists and expanding the genre’s global reach.
Iceage Announce Sixth Studio Album For Love of Grace & the Hereafter, Share New Single “Ember”
Danish post‑punk band Iceage announced their sixth studio album, For Love of Grace & the Hereafter, slated for release on May 29, 2024 via Mexican Summer. The announcement is accompanied by the new single “Ember,” which drops with a self‑directed...
Lime Garden’s Maybe Not Tonight: A Ferociously Hypnotic Triumph
British indie‑rock quartet Lime Garden is set to release their new album Maybe Not Tonight on Friday. The record blends bold guitars with synth‑driven dance grooves, delivering high‑energy tracks that push the band’s sound toward a club‑ready direction. Standout singles...
Truthpaste Announce Debut EP ‘I Don’t Know Either’
Manchester‑formed, London‑based quintet Truthpaste announced their debut EP “I Don’t Know Either,” set for release on April 28 via Dirty Hit and Memorials of Distinction. The announcement follows the breakout single “Bus Song,” which earned widespread press and radio praise....
London Collective Y Release Scathing New Single ‘Duplicate’
London collective Y has dropped a new single, “Duplicate,” ahead of their second EP due this spring. The track, described by the band as a critique of narcissistic conformity, follows recent buzz from Dork Magazine’s HYPE List and a DIY...
Kasabian Return with Euphoric New Anthem ‘Great Pretender’
Kasabian released “Great Pretender,” the second single from their upcoming ninth album Act III. The track, produced by frontman Serge Pizzorno with Mark Ralph, drops July 17 and is built for festival stages. The band will debut the song on Sky One’s...
Brighton’s Homegrown Festival Expands 2026 Bill with Final Wave of Artists
Homegrown Festival has unveiled the final wave of artists for its 2026 edition, expanding the bill to 70 performers across nine of Brighton’s key grassroots venues. The lineup blends local stalwarts such as Black Honey, CLT DRP and Ebi Soda with newcomers...
Isle of Wight Breakouts Ugly Ozo Hit the ‘Jackpot’ Ahead of New EP
Isle of Wight indie trio ugly ozo dropped their new single “jackpot,” the final preview before the Dive EP launches on May 1 via REX RECS. Recorded at the high‑profile REX Studio, the track blends flirtatious hooks with a female‑empowerment narrative....
Opus Kink Announce Debut LP ‘The Sweet Goodbye’
Brighton‑based Opus Kink announced their debut album, The Sweet Goodbye, slated for a July 31 release on So Recordings. The record follows a cult‑building period of brass‑heavy jazz‑punk shows and critically praised EPs. Its lead single, “Come Over, Do Me Wrong,”...
TTSSFU, Live at Future Yard: A High-Octane Homecoming
Tasmin Stephens, performing as TTSSFU, capped a trans‑Atlantic tour with a high‑octane show at Birkenhead’s Future Yard, supported by Manchester alt‑country band Wyatt. The set blended shoegaze, punk and pop, showcasing her genre‑defying style and recent Radio 6 exposure. The packed...
Fcukers’ Ö: The Sonic Pulse of the Summer
New York duo Fcukers have released their debut full‑length album Ö, a 28‑minute burst of high‑octane electronic music. Produced with Kenny Beats, the record fuses 90s house, jungle, and UK garage influences while delivering razor‑sharp vocals from Shanny Wise. Guest...
Stella Donnelly, Live in Manchester: A Masterclass in Pink
Stella Donnelly brought her third album, Love and Fortune, to Manchester, delivering a one‑hour set that mixed early classics, under‑appreciated tracks from Flood, and fresh songs from the new record. The pink‑lit stage and multi‑instrumental band created a dynamic atmosphere, highlighted by...
The New Pornographers’ The Former Site Of: Meticulous Power Pop
The New Pornographers have announced their tenth studio album, “The Former Site Of,” delivering a fresh dose of meticulous power‑pop. The record is structured around ten short‑story inspired tracks and is supported by the singles “Pure Sticker Shock,” “Spooky Action,”...
For Nina Return with Luminous New Single “Labour Of My Love” Ahead of Irish Shows
Irish trio For Nina returns in 2026 with the luminous single “Labour Of My Love,” swapping their signature wall‑of‑sound shoegaze for a lighter, emotionally weighty texture. The track, written on a quiet summer morning, emphasizes dynamic contrasts and a more...
Embrace Unveil Reflective New Single ‘Stop’ Ahead of Landmark 30th Anniversary Year
British alt‑rock band Embrace is gearing up for its 30th anniversary with the forthcoming album Avalanche, due June 12, 2026. The lead single “Stop” marks a stark departure toward raw, existential honesty, earning heavy rotation on BBC 6 Music and Radio 2. The...
Kyle Falconer’s Lovely Night of Terror: Finding Light in the Shadows
Kyle Falconer’s fourth solo album, Lovely Night of Terror, drops this Friday after a series of songwriting retreats in Alicante. The record opens with a brief 57‑second title track before splitting into a collaboration‑heavy first half featuring Justin Hawkins, The...
Snail Mail’s Ricochet: A Luminous, Mature Record
Snail Mail returns after a five‑year silence with her third LP, Ricochet, on Matador Records. Recorded in Mitch Easter’s North Carolina studio and Brooklyn, the album expands her signature immersive guitars with strings, horns, and richer arrangements. Lyrically, the record...
Kodaline Announce Split, Detail Final Album and Farewell Tour
Irish indie‑pop band Kodaline announced they will disband after releasing their fifth and final studio album later this year. The group outlined a 2026 Farewell Tour that will visit the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, with early‑access presales beginning March 25...
Lizzie Reid Embraces Self-Awareness on Slinky New Single ‘Sentimental’
Scottish indie‑pop artist Lizzie Reid has dropped the single “Sentimental,” a bass‑driven track that marks a shift from her signature quiet devastation to a more confident sound. The song serves as the lead‑in to her forthcoming EP Undoing, slated for...
Blood Wizard Lean Into Shoegaze Haze with New Single ‘I Know You Well’
Blood Wizard released their third 2024 single, “I Know You Well,” on Sad Club Records, previewing the forthcoming EP Lucky Life due April 16. The track marks a deliberate shift from the folk‑inflected tones of Grinning William toward a denser, shoegaze‑laden...
Ain’t Return with Philosophical Slacker-Rock Anthem ‘Grazer’ and Debut EP Announcement
South London band Ain’t released “Grazer,” a sub‑three‑minute slacker‑rock anthem that serves as the final track from their upcoming six‑song EP, How They Faked The Moon Landing, due May 22 on 12‑inch vinyl via Fear Of Missing Out Records. The single,...
Cowboy Hunters’ EPeepee: A Chaotic Debut Release
Scottish duo Cowboy Hunters burst onto the indie scene with their debut EP “EPeepee,” a five‑track assault that fuses rave‑driven electronics, punk‑rock aggression, and grime‑laden beats. The record’s high‑velocity sound and politically charged lyrics have already earned them opening slots...
Swim Deep Share Hazy New Single ‘I Keep Her Photograph With Me’ From Upcoming Fifth Album
Swim Deep released the hazy single “I Keep Her Photograph With Me,” previewing their fifth album Hum, due June 19 on Submarine Cat Records. The track leans into a lush, 70s‑inspired psychedelic sound, moving away from the band’s earlier sun‑soaked...
Tanzana Channel Youthful Nostalgia on Shimmering New Single ‘Pulse, Pose, Position’
Glasgow indie quintet Tanzana released their second single, “Pulse, Pose, Position,” via SO Recordings and Hideous Mink Records. The track leans into a delicate, shimmering soundscape built on guitar, melodic bass and precise drums, reflecting the band’s growing songwriting depth....
Widowspeak Announce Seventh Album ‘Roses’ and Share Dreamy Lead Single “If You Change”
Widowspeak announced their seventh studio album, Roses, set for release on June 5 via Captured Tracks, accompanied by the dreamy lead single “If You Change.” The track showcases the duo’s Lynchian roadhouse aesthetic while hinting at a more restrained, melodic direction....
Kyle Falconer, Live in Manchester: A Shining of Genre-Blurring Hits & New Material
Frontman Kyle Falconer of The View performed a 90‑minute solo set at Manchester’s Night & Day Café, debuting material from his forthcoming album Lovely Night of Terror. The show featured around 20 songs, mixing classic View tracks, solo work, covers,...
Truthpaste Pivot to “Emo Rock” With Explosive New Single ‘Bus Song’
Truthpaste has dropped “Bus Song,” their first 2026 single, signaling a decisive shift from folk‑electronic textures to a high‑energy emo‑rock sound. The track follows a breakout 2025 debut that earned critical praise and rapid vinyl sell‑outs, and it is already...
Anjimile’s You’re Free to Go: Finding Liberation in Tenderness
North Carolina singer‑songwriter Anjimile is releasing his second album “You’re Free to Go” on March 13 via 4AD, produced by Brad Cook. The record expands his sound with dreamy chords and disruptive harmonies while centering the Black trans experience. Tracks like...
The Orielles’ Only You Left: A Genre-Defying Embrace
The Orielles release their fifth album, Only You Left, recorded between Hamburg and the Greek island of Hydra. The record mixes grunge, psychedelic dream‑pop, electronic textures and occasional jazz‑inflected passages, showcasing the trio’s willingness to defy genre expectations. While the...
Oral Habit Bring Psych-Garage Swagger to New Single ‘The Glove’
Brighton psych‑garage trio Oral Habit has dropped their new single The Glove on the DIY label Krautpop! Records. The track was recorded live to capture the band’s raw, fuzz‑driven intensity, blending 60s freakbeat, Krautrock, and a Josh Homme‑style swagger. The...
Lowertown Return to Roots with Folk-Jazz Single ‘Big Thumb’
Lowertown’s new single “Big Thumb” serves as the first taste of their upcoming album Ugly Duckling Union, slated for May 22 via Summer Shade. The track returns to the duo’s DIY folk‑jazz roots, featuring Avsha Weinberg’s 12‑string guitar and Olivia...
CHALK’s Crystalpunk: Defining a New Genre
Belfast duo CHALK released their debut album Crystalpunk, a nine‑track record that fuses electronic, punk, and rave elements into a self‑coined genre. The album opens with the abrasive ‘Tongue’ and includes standout singles like ‘Pain’ and ‘Can’t Feel It’, which...
Really Good Time Tackle Existential Dread and Reality TV in “Bob Dylan Was On Pawn Stars in 2010”
Irish indie trio Really Good Time broke a year‑long silence with their new single “Bob Dylan Was On Pawn Stars in 2010.” The track turns a quirky reality‑TV fact into a hook‑laden meditation on online humiliation, teenage nostalgia, and ego...
CQ Wrestling Announce New Album ‘Resistance’ Following a Year of Upheaval
Brighton duo CQ Wrestling announced their second album, Resistance, slated for release on May 22, 2024, alongside the lead single “Pacifico.” The pair, formerly known as Chappaqua Wrestling, left their major‑label deal after a year marked by personal loss and...
Teen Suicide Unveil New Single ‘Spiders’ From Forthcoming Studio Debut
Indie‑rock outfit Teen Suicide has dropped “Spiders,” the second single from their forthcoming debut studio album Nude Descending Staircase Headless, arriving April 17 via Run For Cover Records. The track marks the band’s first full‑band recording with a human drummer and is produced by...
Book of Churches’ Self Titled: A 48-Hour Blueprint of the Soul
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow’s debut solo album Book of Churches was recorded in a frantic 48‑hour session using only a couple of microphones and a cell phone. The resulting collection feels like a raw demo, emphasizing first‑thought urgency and stripped‑back arrangements. Critics...
Snake Eyes’ Cash Rich: Unleashing Calculated Chaos
Snake Eyes have finally released their long‑awaited album Cash Rich on Alcopop! Records after five years of careful curation. The 12‑track record showcases a lo‑fi fuzz‑driven sound mixed with heavy distortion and occasional acoustic moments, reflecting the band’s gear‑obsessed production...