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Good Charlotte and the art of growing up pop-punk
From building MDDN to mentoring the next wave of alt stars, Good Charlotte have been working in the wings – and learning the whole time.
ArcTanGent has announced Primus, Chelsea Wolfe and Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas for 2026
Tickets go on sale next week for the exclusive UK performance.
Witch Fever have announced a 2026 UK and European headline tour
The tour supports their latest album ‘FEVEREATEN,’ released on 31st October.
Jimmy Eat World are going to mark their ‘Bleed American’ anniversary with exclusive UK shows
Tickets go on general sale from Friday, 5th December at 10am GMT.
South Arcade are ready to ‘PLAY!’
Call it alt-pop, call it post-emo, call it whatever you want: South Arcade are doing it their way.
Rock en Seine has announced the artist first wave for 2026, feat. Tyler, the Creator, Deftones, Turnstile and more
Further details, including the headliner for Thursday, 27th August, are yet to be revealed.
Big Special have unveiled their new single ‘DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)’
UK tour kicks off in February, with 10 dates scheduled across the country.
Waterparks are set to bring The Prowler tour to the UK and Europe next March
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
UPSET REVIEWS
​​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
Code Orange side-project NOWHERE2RUN have released their ‘BLOODRAVE’ EP
Tickets for the BLOODRAVE event series are available for upcoming U.S. shows.
London punk band Rifle have announced their debut album and new single ‘No King’
The debut album will release on 16th January 2026 via Year0001.
Shelf Lives have announced their debut album ‘Hypernormal’
Tickets for UK shows available now; EU ticket sales begin 20th November.
Converge have announced their new album ‘Love Is Not Enough’
The album drops on Deathwish and Epitaph.
The Darkness have confirmed an extensive UK arena tour for 2026
Their latest album ‘Dreams On Toast’ peaked at No.2 on UK Charts.
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Dream Nails have released their new single ‘House of Bones’ and announced some UK in-store events
The album ‘You Wish’ is set for release next year.
Home Front have confirmed some EU and UK tour dates for 2026
The tour will feature a special release show in Los Angeles.
My Chemical Romance have booked two final 2026 shows at the Hollywood Bowl
Tickets go on sale Friday, 21st November at 9:00am PT.
Waterparks have released their new single ‘Any Minute Now’
The band announces a 21-date North American tour starting in November.
Ecca Vandal is teasing a new project with her latest single ‘Molly’
She will debut at Coachella and tour South America with Limp Bizkit.
“This is who I am”: Matt Pryor reclaims his voice with ‘The Salton Sea’
As Gainesville’s Fest buzzes around him, the Get Up Kids’ singer reflects on addiction, acceptance and making art for the right reasons again.
Poppy has announced her new album ‘Empty Hands’ with early single ‘Bruised Sky’
The album releases on 23rd January 2026 via Sumerian Records.
Lambrini Girls have unveiled a limited edition release with David Shrigley artwork
The special edition includes a bonus disc from their Electric Brixton show.
Hayley Williams has added several more shows to her solo tour due to high demand
Many of them are in the UK.
Watch it rise: Home Front on making grief danceable
Part post-punk, part protest, part Prodigy – Home Front’s latest album is a call to arms with a human heart.
Meet Heidi Curtis, the North East artist finally stepping into the spotlight
From North Shields open mics to arena support slots, Heidi Curtis has taken the long road to her first release — and ‘Undone’ signals a striking new chapter for a rising talent.November 28, 2025 | By Finlay Holden