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The singer reflects on an emotional Czechia headline set and internet criticism ina lengthy post.
The 15-date run supports second album BULLDOZER!!.
Manchester band unveil brooding cut ahead of debut LP 'Something Real'.
New single doubles as a tribute to friends who recently became parents.
The British-Gambian rapper enters a new independent chapter with JAE5 and P2J productions.
P2J produces throughout, with Devlin re-recording his 'London City' verse for 'This City'.
Third album preview arrives with a satirical video skewering online beauty culture.
The North West London singer previews his debut LP with a soulful duet.
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Before they head to 2000trees for only their fourth ever show, Daniel P. Carter and Soren Bryce talk finding each other, challenging themselves and building a band that refuses to play it safe.
Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.
Awsten Knight opens up about the exhausting road to 'Jinx', the pressures of modern fandom and finding excitement again after rebuilding Waterparks from scratch.
‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.
Static Dress might be one of rock's most uncompromising bands, but Olli Appleyard has no interest in being a rock star. As the band release 'Injury Episode', he explains why making things matters more than fame, metrics or expectations.
Here are the eight buzzy acts you should be making time to check out at Mad Cool this year.
After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.
Before they head to 2000trees for only their fourth ever show, Daniel P. Carter and Soren Bryce talk finding each other, challenging themselves and building a band that refuses to play it safe.
Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.
Before they head to 2000trees for only their fourth ever show, Daniel P. Carter and Soren Bryce talk finding each other, challenging themselves and building a band that refuses to play it safe.
Duo preview forthcoming album with Mike Crossey-produced track.
Bradley J Calder directs a casting-call clip as the band prep BST Hyde Park.
The singer takes her first acting role since 2021's Boxing Day.
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The band's forthcoming record is scheduled to arrive later this year.
Dirty Hit-signed folk artist delivers second offering of 2026 following spring release.
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This is music built for rooms full of people losing it.
Belfast duo link with Irish producer for first release since debut 'Crystalpunk'.
The Dublin band have also shared a video for the track, directed by Thomas James.
Five more acts confirmed for Victoria Park's UK exclusive August headline date.
The track was originally shelved from the band's 2024 album 'The Forest is the Path'.
Septet share title track and reveal instore tour ahead of October release
New York pair will support The Strokes at Flushing Meadows.
Scottish group preview debut album 'Picking Petals' with a hometown-shot visual.
Leeds six-piece preview the LP with a new track inspired by Lidl.
Trevor Horn-produced seventh album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance' arrives in September.
Awsten Knight opens up about the exhausting road to 'Jinx', the pressures of modern fandom and finding excitement again after rebuilding Waterparks from scratch.
Belfast-born artist previews the EP with a post-punk-inspired new cut.
One-off London event bridges the band's Wembley Stadium run.
Duo preview forthcoming album with Mike Crossey-produced track.
