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Poppy has no interest in proving how metal she is
Poppy is already bracing for the tired authenticity tests – and has zero interest in passing them. Her swaggering new album ‘Empty Hands’ turns fury into something exhilarating, with tenderness and resolve flickering beneath the blast.
Biffy Clyro are going to headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026
Presale access begins on 29th January for registered fans.
Shelf Lives have released their new single ‘tone deF’ from upcoming album ‘HypernormaL’
The album release is set for 25th February 2026 via their own label.
Dead Pony have released a new video for ‘Eat My Dust!’
The video features a metalcore influence, marking a stylistic shift for the band.
Enter Shikari have booked a UK tour for November, including two nights at Ally Pally
The tour will feature special guests Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys.
Arcane Roots return with intent (and a bigger line-up)
Arcane Roots are back as a five-piece, armed with new single ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’ and festival slots at 2000trees and ArcTanGent. From Iceland studios to “beauty and chaos”, Andrew Groves and Daryl Atkins unpack how time away sharpened the band’s ambition.
Leeds-based alt-rockers Artio have released their new album ‘Soul Rot’, and a video for ‘Full On Fight For Fun’
The UK tour kicks off in Nottingham on March 11th.
The Scratch embrace not overthinking with their new single ‘Pullin’ Teeth’
The album ‘Pull Like A Dog’ releases soon via Music For Nations.
UPSET REVIEWS
Cavetown – Running With Scissors
On 'Running With Scissors', Cavetown sounds more curious and playful than ever.
The Belair Lip Bombs – Again
The Belair Lip Bombs' second album, 'Again', sees the Melbourne lot doubling down on what they do best.
Creeper – Sanguivore 2: Mistress of Death
Hedonistic with an irresistible allure, this record is an undead entity of its own.
bar italia – Some Like It Hot
They're pulling from indie and post-punk, and bending it into shapes that feel smart and totally current.
UPSET COVER STORIES
Free Throw have announced their new album ‘Moments Before The Wind’
The album is produced by Brett Romnes and releases on 27th March 2026.
Bring Me The Horizon have announced a cinema event, ‘L.I.V.E. in São Paulo’
The event will screen in cinemas worldwide on 25th and 28th March.
GHOST have released their ‘It’s a Sin’ cover on streaming services
Lachryma’ nominated for Best Metal Performance at 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
The Rockification of Cavetown
Yes, that’s a real word now. With a musical director, louder arrangements and an emo renaissance playlist on repeat, Robin Skinner talks pushing himself sonically, without turning gigs into an overwhelm zone.
Static Dress have signed to Sumerian Records and dropped a new single, ‘human props’
Their UK and EU tour with Paleface Swiss continues through February.
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Twenty One Pilots have released a trailer for their concert film, ‘More Than We Ever Imagined’, set for IMAX release
The film’s global cinema release is set for February 26th.
DEADLETTER have dropped their ominous new single, ‘It Comes Creeping’
The album will launch with a headline show at London’s KOKO.
Kid Kapichi hit breaking point, then made ‘Fearless Nature’
Nothing about ‘Fearless Nature’ came easily. Marked by lineup changes, a creative reset and a year that pushed Jack Wilson to breaking point, Kid Kapichi’s fourth album documents the uneasy freedom that comes with starting again.
Check out Alien Chicks’ Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, Nirvana and more
Alien Chicks take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.
Any Other Questions with… DEADLETTER
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As It Is have announced a new self-titled album, and released early single ‘Ruin My Life’ featuring Murray Macleod of The Xcerts
The album will be released via FLG later this year.
Twenty One Pilots are going to release a concert film of their Mexico City show
Exclusive previews will start in select cinemas worldwide on 25th February.
Kid Kapichi have released their new single ‘Worst Kept Secret’
The album will be supported by a series of in-store performances.
Big Special have dropped their new single ‘SLUGLIFE’
The tour kicks off in Norwich with several sold-out shows.
Joyce Manor have released their new single ‘I Know Where Mark Chen Lives’
The album will be released via Epitaph Records on 30th January.
Arcane Roots return with intent (and a bigger line-up)
Arcane Roots are back as a five-piece, armed with new single 'A Wave, Across The Sea' and festival slots at 2000trees and ArcTanGent. From Iceland studios to “beauty and chaos”, Andrew Groves and Daryl Atkins unpack how time away sharpened the band’s ambition.January 27, 2026 | By Alexander Bradley