Upset

Outbreak Fest has added a surprise Knocked Loose show to its 15th anniversary celebrations

Muse have released their disco-infused new track 'Nightshift Superstar'

Violet Grohl has extended her first London headline run with an extra Camden Assembly date

10 Jun 2026•By Felicity Newton

Brian Fallon has announced a new album featuring Brandon Flowers and Lori McKenna

The Gaslight Anthem frontman returns to solo work after a lengthy hiatus.

10 Jun 2026•By Felicity Newton

Do Nothing return with details of their second album, 'Friend World'

Lead single 'Stars' arrives alongside news of the Nottingham band's November follow-up to 'Snake Sideways'.

Gone Future toast “the almost-mornings” on their PNKSLM debut, 'Nightcap'

The Menzingers confront fading ideals on their new track 'Better Angels'

Honeybadger have released new EP 'State Of Play': “Just exactly how it feels to exist right now”

Sleeping With Sirens will bring the 'An Ending In Itself' tour to the UK and Europe in 2027

August Burns Red: Built to last

Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real

Jamie Lenman has confirmed his new album 'Puke' and shared ruthless new single 'You're Nothing'

The Menzingers confront fading ideals on their new track 'Better Angels'

The Pennsylvania four-piece preview their Will Yip-produced album with another fresh cut.

Outbreak Fest has added a surprise Knocked Loose show to its 15th anniversary celebrations

Lip Critic support at the Manchester chapel venue with no barrier in place.

Muse have released their disco-infused new track 'Nightshift Superstar'

Do Nothing return with details of their second album, 'Friend World'

Lead single 'Stars' arrives alongside news of the Nottingham band's November follow-up to 'Snake Sideways'.

Brian Fallon has announced a new album featuring Brandon Flowers and Lori McKenna

Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real

After four years offline, Ecca Vandal returned with an album that confronts everything from organised religion to late-stage capitalism. Now, she's bringing that energy to one of alternative music's most passionate crowds.

Gone Future toast “the almost-mornings” on their PNKSLM debut, 'Nightcap'

Violet Grohl has extended her first London headline run with an extra Camden Assembly date

Sleeping With Sirens will bring the 'An Ending In Itself' tour to the UK and Europe in 2027

August Burns Red: Built to last

Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real

Jamie Lenman has confirmed his new album 'Puke' and shared ruthless new single 'You're Nothing'

The Menzingers confront fading ideals on their new track 'Better Angels'

The Pennsylvania four-piece preview their Will Yip-produced album with another fresh cut.

Do Nothing return with details of their second album, 'Friend World'

Lead single 'Stars' arrives alongside news of the Nottingham band's November follow-up to 'Snake Sideways'.

Brian Fallon has announced a new album featuring Brandon Flowers and Lori McKenna

Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real

Gone Future toast “the almost-mornings” on their PNKSLM debut, 'Nightcap'

Swedish band drawn from Dolores Haze, Mando Diao and Dead Vibrations launch new project.

Outbreak Fest has added a surprise Knocked Loose show to its 15th anniversary celebrations

Lip Critic support at the Manchester chapel venue with no barrier in place.

Muse have released their disco-infused new track 'Nightshift Superstar'

The track is taken from upcoming tenth album 'The Wow! Signal'.

Violet Grohl has extended her first London headline run with an extra Camden Assembly date

The Los Angeles artist expands first capital run after demand for opening night.

Honeybadger have released new EP 'State Of Play': “Just exactly how it feels to exist right now”

Brighton trio confront misinformation and unrest across their new six-track record.

Sleeping With Sirens will bring the 'An Ending In Itself' tour to the UK and Europe in 2027

New album 'An Ending In Itself', which lands on 12th June via Rise Records.

August Burns Red: Built to last

Line-up changes, shifting trends and two decades of metalcore have come and gone. Through it all, August Burns Red have remained steadfast. Now, 'Season of Surrender' finds them embracing growth without losing sight of their identity.

Jamie Lenman has confirmed his new album 'Puke' and shared ruthless new single 'You're Nothing'

The Bandcamp-only record was funded by his Patreon subscribers.

by Alexander Bradley8 May 2026

After major label pressure, near-breakups and some long, honest conversations, Ipswich alt-rock favourites Basement are back doing things their way.

Wired For Sound

WIRED FOR SOUND

After major label pressure, near-breakups and some long, honest conversations, Ipswich alt-rock favourites Basement are back doing things their way.

8 May 2026•By Alexander Bradley

Man/Woman/Chainsaw’s new single ‘Goddamn, Lizard Man!’ is about “slimy, manipulative magnetism”

28 May 2026

Kneecap have teamed up with Killer Mike for a new version of ‘Smugglers & Scholars’

27 May 2026

Softcult rage against oppressive systems on their new ‘Tired’ video

27 May 2026

Twin Atlantic have returned with their euphoric new single ‘Don’t Quit It’

27 May 2026

Boston Manor are celebrating 10 years of ‘Be Nothing.’ with a reissue and full-album tour

26 May 2026

Death Cab for Cutie's 'Stone Over Water' arrives ahead of Friday's album release

Static Dress have lined up their biggest UK headline shows to date

Tom Morello has teamed up with Serj Tankian and his son Roman for anti-fascist single 'Adjourn It'

The guitarist also recently revealed his Maryland festival featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews.

Baby Dave, Lambrini Girls and Sea Power have pledged support for Brighton's upcoming anti-fascist march

Nearly 280 local musicians sign pledge backing Carnival Against Fascism on 13th June.

Baby Dave, Lambrini Girls and Sea Power have pledged support for Brighton's upcoming anti-fascist march

Nearly 280 local musicians sign pledge backing Carnival Against Fascism on 13th June.

Tom Morello has teamed up with Serj Tankian and his son Roman for anti-fascist single 'Adjourn It'

The guitarist also recently revealed his Maryland festival featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews.

2 Jun 2026•By Felicity Newton

Death Cab for Cutie's 'Stone Over Water' arrives ahead of Friday's album release

Seattle five-piece offer one final preview from incoming eleventh studio LP.

2 Jun 2026•By Felicity Newton

Static Dress have lined up their biggest UK headline shows to date

Soul Blind, Holder and Love Rarely join the Leeds band's autumn live run.

29 May 2026•By Sam Taylor

Employed To Serve have shared their crushing new track ‘Dead Reckoning’

The first taste of the band's next chapter arrives via Church Road Records.

29 May 2026•By Ali Shutler

Violet Grohl: "You can never please everybody"

With her debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’, Violet Grohl is embracing grunge, punk and pop instincts alike while figuring out how to exist under one of rock’s most recognisable surnames.

29 May 2026•By Sam Taylor

Jordan Fish puts a new spin on BABYMETAL and Poppy's 'from me to u'

The remix arrives ahead of a deluxe edition of last year's 'METAL FORTH'.

28 May 2026•By Felicity Newton

Man/Woman/Chainsaw’s new single ‘Goddamn, Lizard Man!’ is about “slimy, manipulative magnetism”

Billy Ward takes lead vocals on the third preview of debut LP 'Cannonball'.

27 May 2026•By Felicity Newton

Kneecap have teamed up with Killer Mike for a new version of ‘Smugglers & Scholars’

The Run The Jewels rapper joins the Belfast trio on reworked 'FENIAN' cut.

27 May 2026•By Felicity Newton

Softcult rage against oppressive systems on their new ‘Tired’ video

The track was written about radicalisation.

27 May 2026•By Felicity Newton

Twin Atlantic have returned with their euphoric new single ‘Don’t Quit It’

Glaswegian band reunite original line-up and confirm Dance To The Radio tie-up.

26 May 2026•By Sam Taylor

Boston Manor are celebrating 10 years of ‘Be Nothing.’ with a reissue and full-album tour

An acoustic take on 'Lead Feet' arrives ahead of the August reissue.

REVIEWS

For Love of Grace & the Hereafter by Iceage

Album Review

Iceage – For Love of Grace & the Hereafter

The record moves with a restless buzz that’s impossible to resist.

Dead Pony – Eat My Dust! EP

Kneecap – Fenian

CHALK – Crystalpunk

Album Review

Lip Critic – Theft World

Addiction, digital overload and the commodification of desire all bubble up through grotesque imagery and pitch-black humour.

Courtney Barnett – Creature of Habit

Snail Mail – Ricochet

Album Review

Nothing – a short history of decay

'a short history of decay' is the Philadelphia band's most personal and most structurally ambitious work.

Tigers Jaw – Lost On You

YONAKA – Until You're Satisfied

Softcult – When A Flower Doesn't Grow

Iceage – For Love of Grace & the Hereafter

Dead Pony – Eat My Dust! EP

Kneecap – Fenian

Lip Critic – Theft World

CHALK – Crystalpunk

Courtney Barnett – Creature of Habit

Snail Mail – Ricochet

Nothing – a short history of decay

Tigers Jaw – Lost On You

YONAKA – Until You're Satisfied

Softcult – When A Flower Doesn't Grow

Iceage – For Love of Grace & the Hereafter

Dead Pony – Eat My Dust! EP

Kneecap – Fenian

Lip Critic – Theft World

Courtney Barnett – Creature of Habit

Snail Mail – Ricochet

Nothing – a short history of decay

Tigers Jaw – Lost On You

YONAKA – Until You're Satisfied

CHALK – Crystalpunk

Softcult – When A Flower Doesn't Grow

Brian Fallon has announced a new album featuring Brandon Flowers and Lori McKenna

The Gaslight Anthem frontman returns to solo work after a lengthy hiatus.

Do Nothing return with details of their second album, 'Friend World'

Lead single 'Stars' arrives alongside news of the Nottingham band's November follow-up to 'Snake Sideways'.

Gone Future toast “the almost-mornings” on their PNKSLM debut, 'Nightcap'

Swedish band drawn from Dolores Haze, Mando Diao and Dead Vibrations launch new project.

The Menzingers confront fading ideals on their new track 'Better Angels'

The Pennsylvania four-piece preview their Will Yip-produced album with another fresh cut.

Outbreak Fest has added a surprise Knocked Loose show to its 15th anniversary celebrations

Lip Critic support at the Manchester chapel venue with no barrier in place.

Muse have released their disco-infused new track 'Nightshift Superstar'

The track is taken from upcoming tenth album 'The Wow! Signal'.

Violet Grohl has extended her first London headline run with an extra Camden Assembly date

The Los Angeles artist expands first capital run after demand for opening night.

Honeybadger have released new EP 'State Of Play': “Just exactly how it feels to exist right now”

Brighton trio confront misinformation and unrest across their new six-track record.

Sleeping With Sirens will bring the 'An Ending In Itself' tour to the UK and Europe in 2027

New album 'An Ending In Itself', which lands on 12th June via Rise Records.

By Steven Loftin

August Burns Red: Built to last

By Alexander Bradley

Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real

Jamie Lenman has confirmed his new album 'Puke' and shared ruthless new single 'You're Nothing'

The Bandcamp-only record was funded by his Patreon subscribers.

3 Jun 2026

Baby Dave, Lambrini Girls and Sea Power have pledged support for Brighton's upcoming anti-fascist march

Nearly 280 local musicians sign pledge backing Carnival Against Fascism on 13th June.

3 Jun 2026

Tom Morello has teamed up with Serj Tankian and his son Roman for anti-fascist single 'Adjourn It'

The guitarist also recently revealed his Maryland festival featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews.

Death Cab for Cutie's 'Stone Over Water' arrives ahead of Friday's album release

Seattle five-piece offer one final preview from incoming eleventh studio LP.

Static Dress have lined up their biggest UK headline shows to date

Soul Blind, Holder and Love Rarely join the Leeds band's autumn live run.

29 May 2026

Employed To Serve have shared their crushing new track ‘Dead Reckoning’

The first taste of the band's next chapter arrives via Church Road Records.

By Ali Shutler

29 May 2026

Violet Grohl: "You can never please everybody"

With her debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’, Violet Grohl is embracing grunge, punk and pop instincts alike while figuring out how to exist under one of rock’s most recognisable surnames.

29 May 2026

Jordan Fish puts a new spin on BABYMETAL and Poppy's 'from me to u'

The remix arrives ahead of a deluxe edition of last year's 'METAL FORTH'.