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Newcastle sludge metal maestros are back with a 45-minute journey through spacey riffs, Sabbath invoking grooves, and a surprise appearance from a hip-hop legend.

Actor-slash-artist Joe Keery of musical identity Djo releases The Crux, an album rooted in allusions to old-school music with a heavy dose of his intelligent self-reflection and takes on modern society that leave long-lasting impressions.

One of rock’s great songwriters, Paul Weller is rightly celebrated for his punchy, poetic brand of punk. Yet look closer at his work with The Jam, venture beyond to his time with The Style Council, and dive into his decades-long solo career, and you’ll find another genre which has influenced practically everything he’s ever made: soul music. 

Shoegaze band HONEY I’M HOME invite listeners into their dreamy, introspective world with new single, Wishful Thinking.

‘Forever Is A Feeling’: love in its most enduring form.

Following on from the cerebral and swirling ‘Call It A Draw’, Uwade’s latest teaser from her upcoming record comes in the neatly wrapped soulful intonations of ‘Harmattan’.

Self Esteem, the acclaimed project of Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has unveiled her powerful new single, ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon’. The third track to be released from her highly anticipated third album, A Complicated Woman, its announcement comes alongside details of her biggest tour to date.

More, showcases Wallows’ ever-evolving sound, blending indie rock, pop, and existential reflections into a captivating collection that further solidifies their place in the alternative music scene.

Somebody’s Child embarks on a bold new chapter with their sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, a deeply introspective and sonically adventurous exploration of the inevitable passage of time and the shifting perspectives that come with it.

A history lesson for the ages, Lonnie Holley’s new album ‘Tonky’ cements itself as one of the most important releases this year. 

Twenty years since their conception, The Horrors reprise their role as a definitive sound of the decade with their sixth, Night Life.

For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) by Japanese Breakfast: an intimate look on melancholy and the recurrent thought of leaving it all behind.

Polly Money has perfected the art of blending heartfelt emotion with irresistible, feel-good beats in her new EP, T-Shirt Nothing Else, delivering tracks that will keep you moving and vibing long after the music ends.

Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs releases debut solo album ‘Till The Morning’, and it's positively divine.

The Kooks mark their return to the indie rock music scene with their brand new single ‘Sunny Baby’ along with a nostalgic music video .

Alt-folk newcomer Arthur Black makes a striking debut with ‘Renascence’, a haunting and intimate first glimpse into their upcoming EP Burning Side of View. 

Mother Mother’s latest single ‘Make Believe’ marks a thrilling and introspective step forward for the alt-rock band as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. 

Liverpool lads RATS return with new electrifying single ‘Hard To Find’ ahead of their UK tour set to kick off this April.

Dirty Blonde turn post-breakup chaos into pure alt-rock gold with their new single Adore Me?.

The Slow Readers Club haven't just raised the bar with their seventh studio album - they've set it higher than ever.

Liverpool up-and-comers release third "Lust for Life..." in a sprawling collage of indie, post-rock and hyper-pop destined to hit you in the face and leave. 

Some bands are non-stop in the metal scene. As trends and sounds come and go, the best either move with the times or risk losing their popularity and their momentum - this was never a worry for Canadian act Spiritbox, however.

Lucy Dacus has unveiled the fourth track ‘Talk’ from her upcoming record ‘Forever is a Feeling’.

Toronto duo return with their low poly 8-bit bite of doom and sadness in Fake Moon.

Indie-pop artist Mia Wray releases her colourful debut album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ .

Coheed and Cambria have rushed back onto the airwaves with their eleventh studio album, ‘The Father Of Make Believe’ — and it’s everything a fan could hope for. 

SCARLET’s new single and video drop will have you holding back tears.

Folk darling Natalie Wildgoose signals the start of spring with latest EP release.

Yearning debut from Nottingham-based alt-country/indie quartet Divorce plays homage to place and home.

Two-piece alternative rock band GANS take another impressive step in their music career with new single, ‘I Think I Like You’.