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The Molotovs have announced a 2026 UK headline tour of independent venues. Find all the details below. The teen brother and sister duo (Matthew and Issey Cartlidge) will hit the road early next year in support of their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Wasted On Youth’, which is released on January 30 (pre-order/pre-save here). They’ll showcase the record with a lengthy run of dates on these shores, kicking off with a […]

Blood Orange has been confirmed to headline and curate main stage at the 2026 edition of London’s Rally Festival. READ MORE: Blood Orange – ‘Essex Honey’ review: stunning reflections on the meaning of home Confirmed today (Tuesday November 11), Blood Orange – the artistic project of musician, composer and producer Devonté Hynes – has been enlisted for a headline slot at next year’s edition of the festival in Southwark Park. […]

Rosalía has cleared up whether her new song ‘Berghain’ was inspired by the iconic Berlin club of the same name. The track appears on the Spanish singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album, ‘Lux’, which was released last Friday (November 7). READ MORE: Rosalía – ‘Lux’ review: an arresting album of astonishing scope and ambition During a new interview with The Guardian, Rosalía opened up about how lead single ‘Berghain’ – featuring Björk and Yves […]

Deftones have been announced as headliners for All Points East presents Outbreak Fest 2026 next summer. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Deftones’ Chino Moreno on longevity, creativity and making music that lives forever The Sacramento metal band will top the bill at London’s Victoria Park on Sunday August 23, having recently teased the forthcoming slot. They are joined on the line-up by IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, Esdeekid, JPEGMAFIA, […]

Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust (MVT), while highlighting the importance of “struggling” small gig spaces in the UK. The North Shields singer-songwriter won this year’s award for his acclaimed third album, ‘People Watching’, beating records by the likes of Pulp, Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C. and CMAT. READ MORE: Sam Fender live in Leeds: generational Geordie star safely coasts into a new era […]

XG‘s Jurin Asaya has been confirmed to release solo material this month – find out more below. READ MORE: XG on The Cover: in pursuit of the infinite This week, XGALX took to social media to announce ‘PS118’, Jurin Asaya’s debut solo single featuring rapper Rapsody. The track is due to release on Tuesday, November 18. The single will make Jurin the first member of XG to release solo material – […]

Wet Leg‘s third studio album is already finished, frontwoman Rhian Teasdale has revealed. READ MORE: Wet Leg – ‘Moisturizer’ review: love, lust and levelling up The singer-songwriter teased the forthcoming project during a recent interview with John Kennedy on Radio X. She and guitarist Josh Mobaraki reflected on the band’s huge year and their second record, 2025’s ‘Moisurizer’. At the end of the conversation, Kennedy asked the pair whether there […]

Meg White helped edit her ex-husband Jack’s speech ahead of The White Stripes‘ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last weekend. READ MORE: Jack White – ‘No Name’ review: surprise album is maestro’s punkiest outing since White Stripes Last weekend (November 8) saw the annual Rock Hall ceremony take place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, with inductees including OutKast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Jack and Meg […]

New Zealand new-wave rockers Split Enz have announced their first tour in 18 years – see all the details below. READ MORE: ‘True Colours, New Colours – The Songs Of Split Enz’ review: Australasian tribute album is a mixed bag The veteran rockers earlier this week announced their long-awaited reunion, nearly two decades after they last performed together at a benefit concert in 2009. Prior to that, Split Enz’s played […]

KISS legend and founding guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death has been revealed. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The rock icon died in Morristown, New Jersey on October 16. He was 74 years old. Per a statement shared by his family at the time, Ace – also known as Spaceman – died “peacefully surrounded by family” following “a recent fall at his […]