Olivia Rodrigo unveils release date for third album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’
OlRod summer, here we come…
Jonique: “I’m trying to be less afraid and more open”
After setting out her stall as a brilliant newcomer via scuzzy duo Fräulein, Joni Samuels is returning with a new, more introspective solo project.
2nd April 2026
SLAG: “A lot of our decision-making is fueled by what we think would be the most fun”
Meet the Brighton quintet putting flamboyance and fun firmly back on the menu.
1st April 2026
Opus Kink announce details of debut album ‘The Sweet Goodbye’
Alongside the news of their long-awaited first LP, they’ve shared its lead single ‘Come Over, Do Me Wrong’.
1st April 2026
alt-J’s Joe Newman shares epic video for JJerome87 single ‘Brush Me Like A Horse’
The clip for his debut solo single comes directed by alex takács.
1st April 2026
Bristol’s Getdown Services offer up new single ‘The Radiator’
The band have shared their latest single ahead of their hefty schedule of upcoming live shows.
1st April 2026
Latest Reviews
Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire
4-5 Stars
Fcukers - Ö
4 Stars
RAYE – THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
5 Stars
Robyn - Sexistential
4 Stars
Snail Mail - Ricochet
4 Stars
Anna Calvi - Is This All There Is?
3-5 Stars
Witch Post - Butterfly
3-5 Stars
James Blake - Trying Times
4-5 Stars
Silver Gore share new single ‘Black Cherry Liqueur’
The duo have shared their first new music since the release of last year’s EP ‘Dogs In Heaven’.
1st April 2026
waterbaby: “To feel seen is such a crazy thing - it’s very beautiful, and very jarring”
On debut album ‘Memory Be a Blade’, Stockholm’s waterbaby is reckoning with contradiction and coming to terms with her past.
31st March 2026
RAYE, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PinkPantheress and more to play 2026’s Montreux Jazz Festival
Zara Larsson, Conan Gray and Loyle Carner will also be performing at the Lake Geneva residency this summer.
31st March 2026
Lambrini Girls offer up explosive new single ‘Cult of Celebrity’
Their scathing new offering lands ahead of a busy festival season for the duo.
31st March 2026
Do Nothing, Bimini, The Orchestra (For Now) & more join The Great Escape 2026 bill
Other names confirmed for the Brighton event include Nectar Woode, SASSY 009 and Tom Rasmussen.
31st March 2026
Snail Mail: What Comes Next?
Returning with her first album in five years, Snail Mail is armed with a renewed self-awareness as she tackles the small matter of life, death, and what comes after.
30th March 2026
Empress Of finds resilience in ethereal new single ‘Dream House’
The alt-pop favourite will be officially announcing a new album soon…
30th March 2026
Tkay Maidza drops fiery new single ‘Must Be’
She’s back, and she means business.
30th March 2026
Gently Tender return with news of ‘This Was Once Fields’ EP
New track ‘A Mound A Field’ is the London outfit’s first release since 2023.
30th March 2026
Westside Cowboy schedule biggest UK/EU tour to date
The Manchester upstarts are fresh from supporting Geese on the New Yorkers’ much-anticipated recent live stint.
30th March 2026
Nia Archives returns with flirty new number ‘Danger’
It’s the jungle trailblazer’s first new music proper since her 2024 LP ‘Silence Is Loud’.
30th March 2026
Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Wesley Joseph and Mandy, Indiana to play MOMO Festival 2026
The eclectic multi-venue fest will return to Rotterdam from 16th to 18th April.
27th March 2026
Reading & Leeds unveil 60+ new names for 2026 lineup
Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Holly Humberstone and more are all joining the fun this August.
27th March 2026
Features & Interviews
Courtney Barnett: Old Habits Die Hard
In The Studio: The Xcerts
The Orielles: In Contrast
Erin LeCount: “Labels and artists sometimes really underestimate people’s tastes”
Book Of Churches: The Whole World In His Hands
Kim Gordon: Play Time
In The Studio: Antony Szmierek
Absolutely: “I had to shake off the pressure and remind myself of why I create: because I love it”
Demob Happy: A Game Of Two Halves
Olivia Dean continues awards season sweep at 2026 MOBOs
Jim Legxacy, RAYE, Central Cee, and Nova Twins were also among those to win big at the Manchester ceremony.
27th March 2026
The Neu Bulletin (Tia Gordon, Ain’t, samxemma and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
27th March 2026
Paul McCartney announces reflective new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’
Its title comes from a lyric in poignant lead single ‘Days We Left Behind’, which sees him delve into his memories of Liverpool.
26th March 2026
Get To Know… Ain’t
Sweaty-ceilinged, scuzzy alt-rock that begs to be heard live.
26th March 2026
Holly Humberstone: Once Upon A Time…
After rising to prominence in the midst of the pandemic, Holly Humberstone spent half a decade on the move. Having finally taken a break to reconnect with normal life, she’s returned with ‘Cruel World’ - a richly woven third album imbued with love and nostalgia.
25th March 2026