Westside Cowboy Announce Debut Album and Share New Single ‘Kick Stones (The Boys)’
Manchester indie quartet Westside Cowboy announced their debut album, It Goes On, set for release on August 21 through Island Records. The launch is anchored by the new single “Kick Stones (The Boys)”, which debuted on BBC 6 Music and is accompanied by a video shot with fan‑owned FC United of Manchester. Produced by Loren Humphrey at Greenmount Studios in Leeds, the eleven‑track record blends ’70s‑rock ambition with the band’s scrappy indie sensibility. Lyrically, it explores the chaotic emotional landscape of young adulthood.
The Itch Drop ‘Drugdealer’ EP and Headline Brixton’s Club Cheek Tonight
London duo The Itch released the “Drugdealer” EP on Fiction Records and I OH YOU, featuring early demos and remixes by Ghost Culture and 1‑800 GIRLS. The collection showcases the evolution of the title track, which the band describes as a major stylistic...
Panic Shack Return with Righteous New Punk Anthem ‘Grin & Bear It’
Welsh punk outfit Panic Shack has released the single “grin & bear it,” their first new material since a UK Top‑40 debut album last July. The track, produced by Ross Orton—renowned for work with Arctic Monkeys—features a heavier, grittier sound...
Xiu Xiu Announce ‘ERASERHEAD XIU XIU’ Studio Album and Share Haunting Single “In Heaven”
Avant‑garde outfit Xiu Xiu announced a new studio album, ERASERHEAD XIU XIU, slated for release on July 10, 2026 via Polyvinyl. The record serves as a multimedia homage to David Lynch’s 1977 film Eraserhead and is accompanied by a reworked...
Bleech 9:3’s Bleech 9:3: A Heavy, Lived-In Debut
Bleech 9:3’s self‑titled debut EP arrives as a heavy, lived‑in statement from the duo behind the project. Built on thick riffs, distortion and melodic vocals, the record channels late‑90s alt‑metal rather than the cleaner post‑punk trend dominating indie playlists. The...
Dot to Dot 2026 Festival: Acts Not To Miss This Bank Holiday
Dot to Dot 2026 returns to Nottingham over the bank holiday with more than 200 artists spanning pop, post‑punk, electronic indie sleaze and folk‑punk. The multi‑venue festival showcases breakout acts such as Ugly Ozo’s grungy alt‑rock, Eaves Wilder’s hook‑laden indie‑pop,...
Wealthy Women Announce Debut Album ‘Children’ with Striking New Single ‘37 Days’
San Francisco trio Wealthy Women announced their debut album Children, slated for release on August 7, 2026. The record is produced by Scott Evans, whose heavy, atmospheric style underpins the band’s sound. The lead single, “37 Days,” tells the true...
Limerick Breakouts THEATRE Announce Debut EP ‘Incarnate’ and Powerful New Single ‘You Are’
Irish alternative band THEATRE has released the single “You Are,” premiered on BBC 6 Music, showcasing their blend of ethereal rock, folk, and shoegaze. The track, inspired by frontwoman Maeve O’Shea’s West Cork upbringing, has earned airplay on BBC Radio 1 and 2 and...
The Royston Club Electrify a Sold-Out Victoria Warehouse
Royston Club, a British indie rock outfit, delivered a sold‑out show at Manchester’s O2 Warehouse, drawing roughly 3,500 fans. The concert featured a mix of new tracks from their latest album “Songs For The Spine” and classic fan favourites, with...
The Healing Power of Horses Sign to Section1 and Drop Debut “I Wait, I Sink”
The Healing Power of Horses have signed with section1, the Los Angeles‑based sister label to Partisan Records, and released their debut single “i wait, i sink.” The track is a restless, distorted composition that showcases the duo’s shift from Glasgow...
Better to Be a ‘Fenian’ than Vote Labour: Kneecap Bring the Noise to Liverpool
Irish anti‑terrorist rap trio Kneecap staged back‑to‑back shows in Liverpool to launch their new album “FENIAN.” The performance, steeped in Irish nationalist references, drew a multigenerational crowd and highlighted the group’s shift toward darker, politically charged lyrics. Kneecap chose Liverpool...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Long-Awaited Fan Favourite ‘Big Dog’
British art‑pop band The Last Dinner Party released "Big Dog", a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, alongside spoken‑word intro "Come All You Beasts". The track, a longtime live favorite, showcases a more experimental left‑field sound reminiscent of PJ...
Dublin’s Really Good Time Announce Debut Album ‘Affirmations’ and Gritty New Single
Irish trio Really Good Time announced their debut album, Affirmations, slated for an August 7 release, accompanied by the new single “Do It.” The track showcases motorik‑driven guitars and a relentless rhythm section while lampooning Ireland’s housing crisis and the pressures of...
Yard Act Announce Third Album You’re Gonna Need A Little Music and Share New Single “Redeemer”
British post‑punk outfit Yard Act announced their third album, You’re Gonna Need A Little Music, slated for a July 17 release on Island Records. After two “laptop” records, the band spent five uninterrupted months in the studio, crafting nearly 50 tracks...
Basement’s WIRED: A Fierce and Focused Return
British rock trio Basement returns with their fifth studio album, WIRED, marking their first release in eight years. The record, issued on their original indie home Run For Cover Records, follows a sell‑out UK tour and secures high‑profile festival dates...
Iceage Throttle Toward Return with New Single “The Weak”
Danish post‑punk veterans Iceage have dropped a new single, “The Weak,” as a high‑energy preview of their first full‑length album in five years. The record, titled For Love of Grace & the Hereafter, is slated for a May 29 release on...
Ebbb Announce Debut Album Shallow Hits and Drop Sun-Drenched Single “Now You Know”
London indie trio Ebbb announced debut album Shallow Hits, releasing July 10 via Ninja Tune. The album follows the new single “Now You Know,” their most pop‑friendly track, featuring riff‑driven guitars and soaring vocals. To promote, they will launch a...
Red Vanilla’s Where I Should Be: A Gritty New EP
Scottish alt‑rock trio Red Vanilla will self‑release their second EP, Where I Should Be, on May 8 2026. The seven‑track record builds on their 2024 debut Days of Grey, adding electronic textures, acoustic moments and heavier stoner‑rock passages. Lead single “Ask Her...
Leeds Slacker-Pop Newcomers Drury Hill Unveil Debut Single ‘Eye to Eye / River’
Leeds‑based slacker‑pop quartet Drury Hill released their debut double‑A‑side single “Eye to Eye / River” on May 5 through indie label Private Regcords. The tracks were recorded with Phil Booth at Nottingham’s JT Soar studio and signal a shift toward more...
Tracks of the Week: Opus Kink, Greg Mendez, Cusk, Knitting, Real Farmer
Indie‑focused site Indie Is Not a Genre highlighted five new releases that illustrate the scene’s growing diversity. Opus Kink’s sprawling, horn‑laden single “The Head Tree” pushes experimental boundaries, while Greg Mendez’s stripped‑back “No Evil” leans into alt‑country melancholy. Debut act...
Sorcha Richardson Returns with Contemplative New Single “Grenadine”
Sorcha Richardson returns with “Grenadine,” her first single since the chart‑topping sophomore album Smiling Like an Idiot. Written in West Kerry and produced by Belfast’s Chris Ryan, the track blends warm guitars with atmospheric Hammond organ. The release follows over...
Krooked Kings Reflect on the “What Ifs” Of Existence: An Interview on In Another Life
Utah‑based indie rock band Krooked Kings released their fifth album, “In Another Life,” through the SoundOn platform last month. The record delves into “what‑if” scenarios, using personal experiences with drugs, sex, and anxiety to craft vulnerable, therapy‑like songwriting. Band members...
Dylan John Thomas Returns with Sun-Soaked New Anthem “Got You On My Mind”
Dylan John Thomas has released his new single “Got You On My Mind” through Believe Music, marking a return to the spotlight after a rapid rise from DIY gigs to arena headlining. The track fuses bright banjo fingerpicking with brass,...
London Duo Cusk Unveil Haunting Debut Single “Blu Tac Piano”
London duo Cusk released their debut single “Blu Tac Piano” on The Bird label, marking a key milestone after two years of building a reputation on the city’s alternative circuit. The track showcases a tension‑filled blend of ethereal vocals, melodic...
Saint Clair Make Their Mark with Debut Single “Too Young To Notice”
London indie quartet Saint Clair launched their career with the debut single “Too Young To Notice,” released through Black Butter Records. The track showcases a minimalist approach that balances fragile vocals with bursts of distorted guitar, reflecting the band’s “songs over...
DOUR Announce Debut Album AGORA and Share Tense Opening Single “Neophiliac”
Vancouver quartet DOUR announced their debut album *AGORA*, slated for release on June 19, and debuted the opening track “Neophiliac.” The single sets a tense, claustrophobic tone, probing how technology flattens human identity and fuels social detachment. Across the record, the...
Truthpaste Release Anticipated Debut EP I Don’t Know Either
Truthpaste, the Manchester‑born five‑piece now based in London, has dropped its debut EP "I Don’t Know Either" on Dirty Hit and Memorials Of Distinction. The record blends pop, acoustic folk and electronic textures, with tracks like "Bus Song" and the...
Jenny Gillespie Mason Announces New Acoustic Album In the Safety of the Light and Shares Lead Single “Rungs of Love”
Jenny Gillespie Mason announced her new acoustic folk album "In the Safety of the Light," slated for a June 12 release on Native Cat Recordings. Produced by Noah Georgeson, the record returns to simple guitar‑driven arrangements after a decade of...
Manic Street Preachers and Suede Announce Massive UK Co-Headline Arena Tour
British rock icons Manic Street Preachers and Suede have unveiled a co‑headlined UK arena tour for autumn 2026, launching on October 28 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and concluding at London’s O2. The itinerary spans major venues including Manchester’s Co‑op Live...
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....
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...