2ŁØT have shared a new track titled 'Tread', the latest offering from their upcoming album 'RE/SOLVE', arriving July 31. The single introduces a more understated side of the band, focusing on pacing and atmosphere rather than immediate momentum. The arrangement unfolds gradually, allowing space for each element to develop naturally. The release follows previous singles 'Favorite Star' and 'Come Together', expanding on the themes introduced earlier in the album campaign. 'Trea

Eric Hirshberg has unveiled 'More Is Not The Answer', a new single that shifts toward a more contemplative tone following the wider attention generated by 'For Real'. Inspired by the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, the track examines how moments of crisis can reshape priorities. The songwriting focuses on the decisions people are forced to make when faced with limited time and space. The production maintains a restrained feel, allowing the song’s central ideas to rema

LA-based outfit White Denim have released their new single 'Ruby', lifted from their new album '13', which is set for release on the 24th April via Bella Union. Continuing their signature blend of styles, the record brings together elements of rock, funk, soul, dub and blues, reflecting the band’s long-standing approach to genre fusion. Originally formed in Austin, Texas, White Denim have spent the past two decades refining a sound that remains both exploratory and rooted in

Bleachers have released their latest single 'the van', the newest preview of their forthcoming fifth studio album 'everyone for ten minutes', arriving on the 22nd May via Dirty Hit. The track joins previously unveiled singles 'you and forever' and 'dirty wedding dress', continuing to build anticipation around the new record. The upcoming album is set to showcase the band’s expansive sound, moving between folk-leaning arrangements, polished pop elements and the sax-driven styl

Chicago artist Gia Margaret has announced her upcoming album 'Singing', set for release on the 24th April via Jagjaguwar, alongside the unveiling of her new single 'Alive Inside'. The track arrives as a delicate and emotionally charged preview of the record, built around soft piano motifs and subtle, immersive textures. Margaret’s vocal delivery feels both intimate and searching, drifting through layers of synth and Wurlitzer as the song explores distance, longing and the nee

Beth Orton has released her new single 'The Ground Above', marking her first new material since her 2022 album 'Weather Alive'. Signalling a fresh chapter, 'The Ground Above' continues her distinctive blend of folk, electronic textures and introspective songwriting. Known for her ability to balance fragility with quiet strength, the new release leans into themes of vulnerability and resilience, reflecting her evolving artistic perspective. Accompanied by a visual release, the

Greet The Chief recently released a thirteen-track album, a self-titled project once again led by singer-songwriter Gavin Davies. At the helm, Davies leads audiences through an energised alt-rock soundscape, often brimming with guitars, occasionally laced with sparkling brass tones, always approached with an open, experimental attitude, but keeping an indie charm at the core. Anthemic throughout, the songwriting is sharp and at points ludicrous in the best way. Whether it’s t

Matthew Holtby has released his latest project, the three-track intimate snapshot, Yesterday . It captures Holtby performing live at the centre, and then additional instrumentation is provided from friends and local artists on a baby grand, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and a few synths from the production team. ‘Be Good’ is a solemn but thankful acoustic number; ‘Yesterday’ is more meditative and softly uplifting; while the third track, ‘This Opportunity’, carries the best o

Jungle have announced their next studio album 'Sunshine', set for release on the 14th August, alongside the arrival of new single 'Carry On'. Premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, the track introduces the band’s next chapter following the success of 2023’s 'Volcano'. Known for their groove-led, feel-good sound, Jungle continue to build on their global momentum with a release that signals another expansive era. The trio of J Lloyd, Tom McFarland and Lydia Kitto will suppo

Kenny Wayne Shepherd will release Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions) on May 8, marking three decades since the album that launched his career. The blues-rock guitarist has re-recorded the original material, bringing a more seasoned perspective to songs first recorded in the mid-90s. The announcement is accompanied by the release of a new version of “Deja Voodoo.” Shepherd worked with longtime collaborators including drummer Chris “Whipper” Layton and co-produc

Tom Misch has released his new single 'Days Of Us', the final preview of his forthcoming album 'Full Circle', arriving on the 27th March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings. The track offers a reflective closing moment for the record, built around a flowing arrangement that pairs delicate guitar work with sweeping strings and a standout saxophone performance from Kaidi Akinnibi, the album’s only featured artist. The composition moves with a gentle, wave-like rhythm, creat

British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone has unveiled her new single 'Cruel World', the title-track from her forthcoming second album, which is set for release on the 10th April. The song explores the emotional push and pull of long-distance relationships, capturing how deeply love can influence one’s perception of the world. Blending vulnerability with a sense of longing, the track reflects the conflicting emotions of joy and heartbreak that often exist side by side in re

Twice Grammy-nominated and Mercury Prize–winning artist Arlo Parks has released her new single 'Get Go', offering another preview of her forthcoming album 'Ambiguous Desire', which arrives on the 3rd April via Transgressive Records. The track debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and blends Parks’ reflective songwriting with lively breakbeat rhythms influenced by the sound of London’s early pirate radio stations. Through vivid storytelling, the song captures the atmosphere

Bleachers have released their new single 'dirty wedding dress', the latest preview of their forthcoming fifth studio album 'everyone for ten minutes', set for release on the 22nd May via Dirty Hit. The track follows the previously released 'you and forever', which arrived alongside a visual directed by Alex Lockett featuring Margaret Qualley, as well as a live studio performance filmed at Electric Lady Studios. Both songs will appear on the upcoming album, which explores a wi

Photo: Johnny Hostile Jehnny Beth has unveiled her striking new single 'Look At Me', featuring legendary vocalist Mike Patton. The track appears on Beth’s latest album 'You Heartbreaker, You', which is out now via Fiction Records. 'Look At Me' grew from her long-standing admiration for Patton’s dynamic vocal style. His ability to shift effortlessly between soaring melodies and hushed, atmospheric passages made him the perfect collaborator for the song’s dramatic two-part stru

Staines indie-rock favourites Hard-Fi have announced their long-awaited new studio album 'Sweating Someone Else’s Fever,' arriving on the 19th June via V2 Records. The record marks the band’s first full-length release in 15 years and signals a bold new chapter for the quartet. Written and recorded during 2025 at the band’s Cherry Lips studio, the album was produced by frontman Richard Archer alongside longtime collaborator Wolsey White. Drawing inspiration from the social com

The Nth Power have announced their fourth studio album 'Never Alone', set for release on May 1, alongside the unveiling of its first single 'Dream Alive'. The new track arrives with an accompanying music video and offers the first insight into the trio’s latest creative chapter. Drummer Nikki Glaspie, guitarist Nick Cassarino, and bassist Nate Edgar recorded much of the album during two writing sessions at a farmhouse studio in Colchester, Vermont. Overlooking Lake Champlain,

Photo: Arthur Comely Tom Misch has unveiled his latest single 'Slow Tonight', lifted from his newly announced sophomore album 'Full Circle', arriving on the 27th March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings. Written with Max Wolfgang during time spent travelling through Portugal in a van, 'Slow Tonight' evolved organically. Early synth sketches were abandoned, leaving behind a groove built around drums and bass that felt instantly right. Vocals followed later, resulting in a

Photo: Jimmy Fontaine Kettering four-piece Temples have announced their new studio album 'BLISS', set for release on the 26th June via V2 Records. The record sees the band push into bold electronic territory while retaining the psychedelic foundations that first defined them, marking a striking new phase in their evolution. The first taste of the album arrives in the form of ‘Jet Stream Heart’, a track inspired by the intoxicating pull of sound systems and late-night danceflo

Jessie Ware is back with ‘Ride’, a sultry, club-ready cut that signals the next chapter of her evolution. First debuted at Glastonbury’s iconic NYC Downlow nightclub following her headline set on the West Holts stage in 2024, the track has already built a quiet mythology among fans who’ve been waiting for its official release. Driven by a simmering groove that nods to the theme from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, ‘Ride’ unfolds with slow-burn intensity. Ware’s vocal is assur

Photo: Neil Krug Thundercat has unveiled 'She Knows Too Much (feat. Mac Miller)', the latest preview from his upcoming fifth album 'Distracted', arriving 3rd April via Brainfeeder. The track premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and is accompanied by an animated visual directed by Léa Esmaili and produced by Blinkink. The song brings together Thundercat and the late Mac Miller, longtime friends and creative partners. With approval from the Mac Miller Estate, Thundercat co

Snail Mail, the musical outlet of Lindsey Jordan, has unveiled a new track titled 'My Maker', lifted from her forthcoming third LP 'Ricochet', arriving on the 27th March via Matador Records. Co-produced by Jordan alongside Aron Kobayashi Ritch (Momma), 'My Maker' serves as a pivotal moment on the record. Built around airy mellotron textures and steady acoustic guitar, the song finds Jordan reflecting on mortality, surrender, and the strange liberation that comes with acceptin

Photo: Robbie Lawrence James Blake has released his latest single ‘I Had A Dream She Took My Hand’, offering another glimpse into his forthcoming album 'Trying Times', due 13th March via Good Boy Records. A live performance video directed by Harrison & Adair accompanies the track. The new song follows the album’s first preview and continues to showcase Blake’s introspective songwriting, balancing emotional vulnerability with expansive production. 'Trying Times' is set to expl

Bleachers return with the swooning, sun-drenched new single 'you and forever', the latest preview from their upcoming album 'everyone for ten minutes', due 22nd May via Dirty Hit. Directed by Alex Lockett and starring Margaret Qualley, the accompanying video for 'you and forever' leans into the band’s nostalgic yet cinematic spirit; a delicate dance between melancholy and optimism, intimacy and grandeur. As always, Jack Antonoff & co. channel New Jersey soul, harmony-soaked f

Anna Calvi has announced her bold new EP 'Is This All There Is?', set for release on the 20th March, and featuring a stellar cast of collaborators, including Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Matt Berninger, and Perfume Genius. The first taste arrives today with the electrifying single 'God’s Lonely Man', a blistering track featuring Iggy Pop’s unmistakable growl as the voice of Calvi’s inner chaos. The accompanying video, starring both Calvi and Pop, channels quiet intimacy and exp

Maisie Peters has unveiled 'My Regards', the commanding new single from her upcoming album 'Florescence', due out 15th May. Inspired by country icons and flipped relationship tropes, the track showcases a bolder, more assertive side of Maisie, wrapped in wit and swagger. The song arrives alongside a playful, cinematic video co-starring Benito Skinner and marking Amelia Dimoldenberg’s directorial debut. Echoing The Bodyguard in reverse, Maisie plays a fierce protector embodyin

Photo: Joshua Gordon Arlo Parks continues to redefine the contours of her artistry with the release of 'Heaven', the latest single from her highly anticipated third album 'Ambiguous Desire', out 3rd April via Transgressive Records. Known for her poetic, introspective lyricism, Parks now ventures boldly into rave-inspired terrain, drawing on her love for underground electronic music and late-night dancefloor transcendence. Inspired by a sunrise DJ set from close friend Kelly L

Photo: Neil Krug Six years after his last full-length release, genre-blending bassist and vocalist Thundercat is back with 'Distracted', his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, landing on the 3rd April via Brainfeeder. The LP sees Thundercat team up with a heavyweight cast including A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, Tame Impala, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty, and a never-before-heard collaboration with the late Mac Miller. Lead single 'I Did This To Myself' featuring Lil Yachty is out now, c

Photo: Arthur Comely Tom Misch has officially announced 'Full Circle', his long-awaited sophomore album, set for release on the 27th March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL. The announcement arrives alongside a new single 'Sisters With Me', and marks a bold new chapter for the London-based artist, rooted in reflection, growth, and reconnection. Written across London, Cornwall, Portugal, and Nashville, 'Full Circle' finds Misch embracing classic songwriting over production, collabo

Maisie Peters has officially announced her third studio album 'Florescence', set for release on 15th May 2026. Co-produced with Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé), and featuring collaborations with Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford, the 15-track project marks a new creative chapter for the singer-songwriter, two years after her chart-topping album 'The Good Witch'. Written in the aftermath of intense global touring, 'Florescence' sees Peters returning to her roots, both p

Holly Humberstone has officially announced her second full-length album 'Cruel World', set for release on the 10th April 2026. Marking a bold return from one of the UK’s most emotionally perceptive songwriters, the album dives into the bittersweet spaces between chaos and clarity, joy and sorrow. Alongside the announcement, Holly shares the powerful lead single 'To Love Somebody', a haunting, poetic reflection on love’s dual nature: grounding and disorienting. The accompanyin

James Blake returns with a haunting new release ‘Death Of Love’, the latest preview of his forthcoming album 'Trying Times', out 13th March via Good Boy Records. Blake also shares an arresting live video for the track, directed by Harrison & Adair, featuring the London Welsh Men’s Choir performing against the backdrop of a stark, fluorescent-lit office. The visual underscores the track’s emotional depth, capturing his signature balance of intimacy and unease. ‘Death Of Love’

Photo: Daria Kobayashi Ritch Snail Mail, the acclaimed indie project of singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, has officially announced her third full-length album 'Ricochet', set for release on the 27th March via Matador Records. Marking her first album in five years, the record sees Jordan expanding her sonic and emotional palette, turning her gaze inward to explore mortality, time, and the delicate beauty of fleeting connection. Alongside the announcement comes the lead single

Gorillaz climb to new heights with the release of 'Orange County' (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar) and 'The Hardest Thing' (feat. Tony Allen), the latest double-single from their upcoming album 'The Mountain', out 27th February 2026 on their freshly launched label, KONG. The two tracks, presented as a connected eight-minute piece, span reflection and revival. 'The Hardest Thing' opens with a poignant voice note from the late Tony Allen, a longtime Gorillaz co

Photo: Gregg Houston Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Foy Vance has announced 'The Wake', his seventh studio album and the final entry in a long-conceived seven-album cycle, arriving on the 13th March via Rounder Records. The record marks the culmination of a 26-year creative odyssey that began with the loss of his father in 1999, a travelling preacher whose influence has remained central to Vance’s life and songwriting. Produced by Ethan Johns (Paul McCartney, Ray LaMont

Photo: Joshua Gordon Arlo Parks has officially announced her third studio album 'Ambiguous Desire', set for release on the 3rd April via Transgressive Records. The twice Grammy-nominated, BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artist enters a bold new chapter with this project, trading in her signature live-band sound for a world built around modular synths, samplers, and pulsating club textures. The result is a confident and experimental record inspired by late nights, longing, and

With “Baby, I’m Through,” Jonathon “Boogie” Long continues building anticipation for his upcoming album Courage In The Chaos , out March 6. The song reveals a refined artistic direction, leaving behind the instinct to overplay and instead leaning into patience, emotional accuracy, and carefully shaped lines. Long’s lyrics communicate resolution without bitterness, while his guitar work mirrors that calm. It’s a noticeable shift from earlier material and pairs naturally with

Fresh from sold-out 'Before the Bloom' comeback shows in London and New York, Maisie Peters returns with her first new track of the era 'Say My Name In Your Sleep', a haunting, fingerpicked ballad co-written with Marcus Mumford. Drawing inspiration from Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, the song explores the emotional aftershocks of past love: a quiet, lingering hope that you’re still on someone’s mind long after you’ve let them go. Handpicked by Zane Lowe as his New Music Daily p

Zambian visionary Sampa the Great unleashes her electrifying new single 'Can’t Hold Us', marking the beginning of an audacious new chapter. Blending rock, hip-hop, soul, and ancestral rhythms, the track plants a bold flag for Nu Zamrock, Sampa’s self-defined genre reimagining Zambia’s iconic Zamrock sound through her modern lens. The single, featured in EAFC 26 and accompanied by a powerful visualiser directed by Iggy London, arrives with unmistakable purpose. “This is the de

Photo: Katya Ganfeld DEADLETTER have officially announced their much-anticipated second album 'Existence Is Bliss', set for release on Friday 27th February 2026 via So Recordings. The announcement lands alongside the lead single 'To The Brim', a sharp, genre-blurring track that showcases the band’s evolution in sound and vision. Building on the visceral energy of their 2024 debut 'Hysterical Strength', DEADLETTER now explore more refined, textured sonic territory. “‘To The Br

Rag’n’Bone Man returns with 'Time To Love', a powerful collaboration with acclaimed producer Danger Mouse. Blending blues, soul, and hip-hop, the track pairs cinematic production with Rag’n’Bone Man’s unmistakable vocals, offering a stirring reflection on vulnerability, connection, and finding love after long-held emotional distance. The release follows Rag’n’Bone Man’s acclaimed 2024 album 'What Do You Believe In?' and recent collaborations with Black Thought and Gorillaz. '

Photo: Spike Silverton Genre-blurring pop innovator Georgia is back with 'Be Free', her third single in five months and arguably her boldest yet. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Mark Ralph (Hot Chip, Years & Years), the track is a bouncing slice of electro-funk joy, blending Hudson Mohawke-style basslines with Georgia’s signature playfulness. Written to celebrate three years of sobriety, 'Be Free' doubles as a party anthem for the clear-headed, a tune that celebrates c

Holly Humberstone unveils her intoxicating new single 'Die Happy', a sweeping alt-pop ballad that explores the thrill and danger of total emotional surrender. Dripping in gothic romance and cinematic melancholy, the track marks a bold new chapter for the acclaimed UK artist. Inspired by classic dark fiction like Dracula and The Bloody Chamber, 'Die Happy' blends haunted-house mystique with Humberstone’s signature lyrical honesty. The visualiser, directed by Silken Weinberg (E

Photo: Sarah Eiseman Australian artist Chet Faker is officially back. The critically acclaimed songwriter and producer (aka Nick Murphy) opens a bold new chapter with the announcement of his upcoming album 'A Love For Strangers', set for release on on the 13th February 2026 via BMG. The news arrives alongside the release of euphoric new single 'This Time For Real', a breezy, infectious anthem that blends Faker’s signature soulful vocals with a cheeky, self-aware charm. Playfu

Foo Fighters return in explosive fashion with 'Asking for a Friend', a brooding and propulsive anthem that fuses eerie melodic tension with full-throttle catharsis. Pushed along by hypnotic verses and climaxing with Dave Grohl’s unmistakable scream, the single marks a powerful continuation of the band’s evolution. But that’s not all: the rock giants have announced their first North American stadium tour since 2024, kicking off on the 4th August in Toronto and running through

Photo: Andrew Thomas Huang + Anna Pollack SASAMI has unveiled a new version of Blood On The Silver Screen standout 'Just Be Friends', this time reworked with a rootsy twist and featuring the unmistakable vocals of Soccer Mommy. Titled 'Just Be Friends (Soccer Mommy Version)', the track swaps its pop melancholy for pedal steel and Southern shimmer, leaning hard into the modern-country inspiration that originally sparked the song. The reimagined track doesn’t lose the heartbrea

Photo: Ebru Yildiz Cigarettes After Sex return with two evocative new tracks that showcase both evolution and homage. ‘Anna Karenina’ is a slow-burning, spoken-word-laced cut that explores intimacy and longing in the band’s signature dreamy haze. In contrast, their shimmering take on The Doors’ ‘The Crystal Ship’ reimagines the 1967 classic through a lens of melancholic minimalism, a long-awaited fan favourite finally seeing the light of day. The release arrives ahead of fron

Photo: Charlie Harris Liverpool’s alt-rock disruptors STONE have dropped their blistering new single ‘MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO’, alongside details of their forthcoming second album 'AUTONOMY', out 20th February 2026 via V2 Records. The release is accompanied by a gritty, DIY-style tour video and news of a UK & European headline tour, with dates spanning April 2026. The track sees the four-piece dial into a raw, frenzied energy, fusing chaotic lyricism with scathing guitars and a

Magdalena Bay return with two new songs 'Human Happens' and 'Paint Me a Picture', continuing the shapeshifting journey sparked by last month’s 'Second Sleep' and 'Star Eyes'. “Here’s another pair of songs that complement each other,” the duo say. “Different than the last, different than the next.” These latest tracks build on the dreamlike universe of 'Imaginal Disk', their critically adored 2024 album. Written and produced entirely by Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, the p

Photo: Steve Gullick Following her debut solo single 'Every Ounce of Me', Jenny On Holiday (aka Jenny Hollingworth of Let’s Eat Grandma) shares 'Dolphins', a tender, emotionally rich glimpse into her upcoming album 'Quicksand Heart', out 9th January via Transgressive Records. Softly gliding between innocence and complexity, 'Dolphins' captures a moment of raw longing and gentle wonder, where simple images echo with deep emotion. Hollingworth’s crystalline vocals and delicate