Parcels find the fun again on their new album ‘LOVED’
Formed in Byron Bay and now based in Berlin, Parcels have spent the past decade building their reputation on harmony-driven grooves. With new album ‘LOVED’, they embrace a looser, more joyous sound.Published: 10:31 am | September 12, 2025 | By Neive McCarthy
Gorillaz have announced their new album ‘The Mountain’ with first track ‘The Happy Dictator’ featuring Sparks
Recording spanned India to Syria, with multilingual performances and archival guest appearances.
Wolf Alice have released a new video for ‘Just Two Girls’ starring Lucy Boynton
North American tour begins September 10th, followed by major European arena dates.
ugly ozo is tired of pretending everything’s fine
The Isle of Wight newcomer’s debut EP ‘stargirl’ is a brutally honest, weirdly comforting spiral through self-doubt, sisterhood and tofu-based disasters.
Dork’s Club Breach In Photos: Twenty One Pilots fans take over Colours Hoxton
Twenty One Pilots and Dork joined forces for a one-night-only fan blowout in east London.
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Rose Gray has shared her new single ‘April’ from the deluxe edition of ‘A Little Louder, Please’
Tour dates include Brazil debuts and a Mexico City festival appearance in November.
Picture Parlour have announced their debut album ‘The Parlour’ and shared new single ‘Used To Be Your Girlfriend’
Limited vinyl includes 100 hand-numbered editions; tour hits UK independent venues.
Cat Burns has dropped new single ‘Lavender’ from her forthcoming album ‘How to be Human’
UK headline dates announced for November, including Manchester, Brighton, and London.
Manchester duo vincent’s last summer have released their new single ‘Soapbox’
Following festival-filled tours, a debut EP is slated for release next year.
piri & tommy are back and coming for pop with their new single ‘someone’, from upcoming EP ‘magic!’
Their collaboration began during lockdown after meeting on Tinder in 2020.
Biffy Clyro have booked an intimate ‘Futique’ album celebration show at London’s HERE at Outernet
Pre-order buyers get early ticket access before a same-day general sale.
Rachel Chinouriri has shared new single ‘What A Life’ as a bonus track for her ‘Little House’ EP
Upcoming shows include Wembley benefit, All Things Go dates, and a Brazil debut.
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Wolf Alice take over the new issue of Dork – with five covers to collect
We’re celebrating ‘The Clearing’ with a special collectable edition of Dork. Plus! Shame! Nova Twins! Black Honey! Mahalia! The Beaches! More!
Pebbledash have shared their new single ‘Tiles & Moss’ from upcoming EP ‘To Cast the Sea in Concrete’
Autumn dates include UK, Ireland, and Rotterdam festival appearances with peers.
Cavetown has announced his new album ‘Running With Scissors’ for January
Guesting on a major UK arena run with Pierce The Veil this September.
Djo has dropped a surprise companion album for ‘The Crux’, ‘The Crux Deluxe’, featuring new track ‘Mr. Mountebank’
Guitar-driven sessions at Electric Lady followed extensive touring and festival debuts.
Self Esteem is going to make her West End play debut in the 50th anniversary revival of David Hare’s ‘Teeth ‘n’ Smiles’
Twelve-week run opens March 2026; tickets on sale October 2025.
Twenty One Pilots are celebrating the release new album ‘Breach’ with a video for ‘City Walls’
North American stadium tour kicks off September 18th, with multiple dates already sold out.
Britain’s Best Band? Wolf Alice are owning the title
With fourth album ‘The Clearing’, Wolf Alice are not just holding their ground: they’re planting a flag, building a world, and proving once again that Britain’s best band still have everything left to give.
Art, apocalypse and a pint of Stella: Black Honey’s cinematic dystopia is just getting started
Medical torture devices, parasocial dread and neo-futurist visuals: Black Honey are building a full-blown cinematic universe where every unsettling detail matters.
Bad decisions, good songs: The Beaches know what they’re doing (most of the time)
The Beaches have spun late-night gossip, heartbreak and big dreams into a soundtrack for bad decisions.
Opus Kink vs The World (of developers and fancy breweries)
Jed and Angus break down their latest project: a 24-track fundraiser for the venues they call home.
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Waterparks are reimagining pop-punk, one icon at a time
At 2025's Reading Festival, Waterparks tease their upcoming new album.August 26, 2025 | By Ali Shutler
Pale Waves are just seeing what happens, really
Backstage at Reading, the band talk maybe-new-eras, crowd anxiety and refusing to find new bands to like.August 24, 2025 | By Jake Hawkes
The old guard remains, but what’s the future of rock at Reading & Leeds?
South Arcade, Bilmuri and NXDIA steal the spotlight, while Enter Shikari rage against the machine and Limp Bizkit turn in a Facebook-core greatest hits set.August 24, 2025 | By Ali Shutler
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ugly ozo is tired of pretending everything’s fine
The Isle of Wight newcomer’s debut EP ‘stargirl’ is a brutally honest, weirdly comforting spiral through self-doubt, sisterhood and tofu-based disasters.
Dork’s Club Breach In Photos: Twenty One Pilots fans take over Colours Hoxton
Twenty One Pilots and Dork joined forces for a one-night-only fan blowout in east London.
With ‘Tomorrow We Escape’, Ho99o9 are chasing legacy, not likes
After years of incendiary live shows and genre-blurring aggression, Ho99o9 are refining their sound in pursuit of something timeless.
After seven years away, blessthefall are reborn on their own terms
‘Gallows’ is a reset for blessthefall: frontman Beau Bokan explains why disappearing might’ve been the best thing they ever did.
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Wallows: “We’re excited by being a little bit experimental”
Wallows are riding high on confidence and creativity with their third album ‘Model’, a lean, mean indie-pop machine that showcases their growth as a band.
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Lizzy McAlpine: “The goal is just to not give a fuck”
Shedding commercial concerns for a yearning to be her authentic self, Lizzy McAlpine’s new album ‘Older’ is an evolution that marks out an artist in pursuit of genuine self-expression.
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The Japanese House: “I’ve de-pigeonholed myself as that sad, sad indie-pop girl”
The Japanese House's Amber Bain ventures into a bold journey of self-discovery and healing with her second album 'In The End It Always Does'. Blending melancholy and joy, it's a heart-rending experience that resonates on a profound, human level.
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Confidence Man: “Bigger, faster, ravier, euphoric”
Confidence Man are hitting peak chaos, and they’re inviting you along for the ride.
King Princess – Girl Violence
King Princess levels up in every direction – louder, funnier, hornier, sadder, and, crucially, freer.
Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
Not reinvention, not rebirth, but something more interesting.
David Byrne – Who Is The Sky?
Every song on ‘Who Is The Sky?’ proves that he’s still as creative and enthusiastic as he ever was.
Shame – Cutthroat
Twelve tracks, no long-burn closer, no detours for scenery. It’s wired to move.
La Dispute – No-One Was Driving The Car
La Dispute are one of the best bands of all time.
Hype List 2025: daydreamers are much more than just a viral breakthrough
With millions of streams and a growing global fanbase, daydreamers prove overnight success takes years of preparation.
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Arlo Parks: “I wanted to explore sounds that felt a bit more abrasive”
After the runaway success of her debut, Arlo Parks is back with a record that sees her taking inspiration from some unexpected sources…
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Jockstrap: “We’re coming at big pop songs from a different angle”
The last twelve months have seen Jockstrap rise from buzzy newcomers to Mercury nominees. Breaking the mould, fusing genres and defying expectations, they’re not done yet.
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Gossip: “We have everything to lose and everything to gain”
One of the most powerfully fun bands to come out of the 00s, Gossip are back with their first album in over a decade.
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Gracie Abrams: Where do we go now?
Gracie Abrams’ debut album ‘Good Riddance’ is the story of a young artist finding her way to the top of the mountain on a journey of self-discovery, healing and brilliant potential fully realised.
