Some bands just aren’t cut out to enjoy the longevity that others do. There have been countless instances where influential outfits have burned so brightly but then lost their beguiling effervescence ...

Lily Allen has announced her fifth studio album West End Girl, due for release on 24th October. The record marks her first new music in six years and follows a period in which she’s become as well ...

Every fan dreams of their favourite band getting back together and giving it a final shot before heading off into the sunset once and for all. This summer, many rock lovers were satiated when against ...

The late Tina Turner is a musical icon. Famed for ubiquitous 1980s hits such as ‘The Best’, years before she climbed to the top of the charts in the MTV era, she first found fame as part of the duo ...

Big Special have returned with their new single ‘Plaintive Native’, a fierce and introspective track that captures the tension between moral conviction and despair. It arrives following the surprise ...

Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe have released Liminal, their new collaborative album – and in an extraordinary gesture, the pair will be broadcasting the record into space. Set to take place on 15th ...

The Police were one of the most successful bands of their time, bursting onto the scene with a refreshing blend of reggae and new wave. However, after the success of early hits such as 1978’s ‘Roxanne ...

Family played a significant role in David Bowie becoming the icon he is today. While his half-brother, Terry Burns, was the most crucial facilitator in his early development, introducing him to jazz, ...

The effect that word of mouth has had on music has been immeasurable. From contemporary acts such as Arctic Monkeys creating a buzz through this simple conduit to The Beatles creating a stir in ...

Sleaford Mods have announced a full UK and Ireland headline tour for early 2026, with £1 from every ticket (or €1 in Ireland) pledged to War Child. The run begins at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on ...

Melody’s Echo Chamber has returned with a new single, ‘Daisy’, a collaboration with El Michels Affair. Written with Leon Michels, known for his work with Clairo, Olivia Dean, Kali Uchis and Norah ...

There are festivals, and then there’s Houghton. Craig Richards’ 24-hour celebration of music and art has become an essential event in the electronic-music calendar, tucked within the dense trees and ...