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Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter and front man of Christian rock icons Stryper, Michael Sweet is proud to announce his new album, ‘The Master Plan,’ his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet.

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will return to the UK this summer for a string of hugely anticipated shows; their first live shows in almost 3 years.

LONDON, UK. – (19th January, 2026) – Charles Kelley, Grammy Award-winning artist and one-third of the multi-Platinum trio Lady A, has announced a special one-night-only headline UK performance in London on March 5, set for Notting Hill’s iconic Tabernacle.

At the age when his peers were learning to read and write, Mathis Akengin discovered a passion for a different form of expression: the piano.

Today, alternative rock legends They Might Be Giants return with the release of their new project, the Eyeball EP, on all streamers and in the TMBG download store.

One of pop’s most exciting new voices Freya Skye has announced her first ever UK tour following the success of her debut UK appearance in London on 8th January 2026.

Honey Motel release the soulful final single ‘Mammoth Bones’ ahead of their anticipated new EP Motel FM (Due Feb 20th).

On Friday, Fast Money Music returns with “Unfortunately”, a bittersweet anthem and the latest glimpse at his self-titled debut album arriving this spring. 

The Sicilian guitar savant Matteo Mancuso has announced details of his new album Route 96, which will be released on 24 April via Music Theories Recordings.

Beloved Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs return with their brand-new single Keep Out Of The Storm, a warm, mid-tempo rolling slice of guitar-driven rock, anchored by frontman’s Ewan Currie’s double-tracked, reverb-washed vocal and carried by rich harmonies and a driving groove.

Hailing from the Czech Republic, rising star THERA is set to embark on her biggest live adventure yet. After a career‑defining 2025 supporting Eurovision winner Loreen on a sold‑out European tour, her ascent through the pop stratosphere shows no signs of slowing.

British boyband December 10 today announce Introducing! – a series of live dates across the UK and Ireland, kicking off in Glasgow on Monday 16th February and wrapping in Dublin on Sunday 22nd February (see below for full list of dates and details). Marking their live debut, the shows will see them perform up close and personal, delivering stripped-back sets in intimate venues.

Illinois born, Nashville based, singer-songwriter James Bruner ended 2025 launching his first singles (including a Planet Rock playlist) in the UK and as main support to Those Damn Crows across the UK and Europe.

Today, two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Madison Beer announces the locket tour.

Next week, West Virginia-raised songwriter John R. Miller makes an eagerly anticipated return to the UK and Ireland for a run of headline shows, as well as an appearance at Celtic Connections in Glasgow.

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Renowned recording artist, show producer, and visionary entrepreneur Steve Steinman continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances, making waves in the music industry and beyond.

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[Morristown, NJ] Emerging goth-folk artist Mourning Coffee welcomes listeners into an introspective world of love, loss, and self-discovery through his new song “One Last Time”.

The Royal Albert Hall hosts What The World Needs Now – The Burt Bacharach Songbook in concert on July 2nd, 2026 – honouring one of the most influential songwriters of the past century.

After riding a huge wave of momentum from their critically acclaimed debut album and fresh off a major EU & UK support tour with Pendulum, ALT BLK ERA announce New EP and UK headline tour – The Nottingham-based duo will release their brand-new EP Our World on May 22, accompanied by an electrifying headline UK tour kicking off May 21st.

Multi-Platinum hitmaker and powerhouse vocalist Randy Houser recently released his new single ‘Back In The Bottle’, out now via Magnolia Music Group.

Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has announced three UK live dates for July 2026.

January Blues Festival 2026 returns to 229 London taking place between 3rd January 2026 – 24th January 2026.

Cory Wong has announced his new studio album Lost In The Wonder, an electrifying new collection released on Tuesday February 3rd 2026 which spotlights the GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, podcast host and guitarist’s gifts as a producer, writer, arranger, band leader, and master of modern pop craftsmanship.

Former King Crimson members, Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, band together with guitar virtuoso, Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey, to create BEAT, a creative re-interpretation of the three iconic 80s King Crimson albums – Discipline, Beat and Three Of A Perfect Pair. 

As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH’s final studio album—out January 23, 2026 via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for “Let There Be Shred!”

Robben Ford returns in exceptional form with Two Shades of Blue, a record defined by its sophistication, taste, and timeless musicality.

Synth-pop icons Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) will be returning to where it all began when they perform a headline show in Rochdale next summer.  

Squeeze continue to pull back the curtain into the intriguing world of Trixies with the release of the second song from one of 2026’s most anticipated albums.

Ahead of launching their debut album ‘OUT!’ at The Camden Club on 12th December, BBC 6 Music, Radio 2 & Introducing-backed Zkeletonz’ are back with two feisty new singles ‘Shut Up (Don’t Talk About It)’ out now and ‘Marmalade’ out 12th December 2025.

This festive season, SHAB is here to make your holidays shine. The international pop sensation brings her signature style to the iconic Christmas classic ‘Santa Baby’, releasing her much-anticipated cover.

Qymira invites audiences into a spellbinding new chapter of her creative universe with the release of her latest single and music video, ‘Shade of My Shadow’, out now via QiiA Media.

Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’.

Hot-footing the successful release of his second album and live appearance at Belladrum Festival earlier this year, Peter Capaldi announces his first ever music tour….over 40 years after setting up his first band.

Black Box Recorder will play their first live show in seventeen years when they take to the stage at The London Palladium on 22nd May 2026, thanks in no small part to superstar pop maverick Billie Eilish.

The Karma Effect are proud to share new single ‘Waiting On A Miracle,’ the first glimpse of fresh studio material from the acclaimed young British band since last year’s show-stopping sophomore album ‘Promised Land’ unexpectedly gatecrashed the Top 20 Official UK Album Chart.

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival today unveil their highly anticipated first wave of headline artists – James, The Human League and Callum Beattie will take to the highland’s stage in 2026, to wow audiences at Scotland’s biggest ever family camping festival. Further acts will be announced throughout the year.

Announcing the world’s first ever official The War of the Worlds  double-album concert experience LIVE!….allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the pure artistry of the music.

Following a fame-induced mental health crisis and retreat from public life, Wynne Evans tip-toes back to the stage with a new x5-date, one-man ‘stand-up meets opera’ live show – and he’s starting on home turf

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The show takes place on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at Nightrain in Bradford as part of Jared James Nichols’ 2025 UK Tour.

Unearth the Rockin’ Americana sound of Kay Iris…

With a voice that can shake rafters and heal hearts in the same breath, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast return with “Everything I Need”, a sweeping rock anthem inspired by the unbreakable spirit of the UK live-music community.

David Gray, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are the first artists announced for 2026’s Hampton Court Palace Festival.

Wille & The Bandits, a band celebrated for fusing styles as freely as they speak their minds are back with their most ambitious project yet with a new album.

Tyler Bryant releases his third solo single, “Mama Like To Rock,” accompanied by an official music video. The track, written by Bryant and his wife, GRAMMY Award-winner Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe, continues to showcase the artist’s evolving Americana-inspired sound.

Steelhouse – the festival on the top of a Welsh mountain – will welcome American metal legends, TWISTED SISTER who will headline and close out the festival’s 15th year celebrations on Sunday the 26th July 2026 as they themselves celebrate a milestone: an incredible half a century as one of most notorious names in rock, having re-formed after a 10 year hiatus.

British blues rock guitarist Danny Bryant has released the official music video for his new single, “Tougher Now.”

Celebrated Canadian roots rock band The Commoners return to the UK in December 2025 for a 10-date headline tour. Special guests are North Devon alt-rock duo Candar.

Maid of Stone Festival has revealed the first bands set to play Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom for its 2026 edition.

Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away, Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Take A Step Back’.

The Molotovs have released their third single, aiming for a third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ (Marshall Records), backed by ‘Johnny Don’t Be Scared’.

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning artist Charles Kelley continues to release irresistible 80’s inspired music, today sharing the soaring ‘Steal Your Heart’. Feeling alive with an optimism that anything can happen, the richly layered track co-written by Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth and Josh Kear finds Kelley living in the moment, buzzing with the thrill of new infatuation.

The US electro-industrial act genCAB have returned today (Friday 31st October 2025) with a single entitled ‘Open Grave’ on Metropolis Records. A dancefloor confession that digs into a narrative of self-sabotage and quiet collapse, it demands to be heard as much as it begs to be ignored.

Country To Country has today announced that Ty Myers will perform on the main stage in 2026, completing the line up. In addition, details of the CMA Spotlight Stage have been revealed, with country’s most-exciting newcomers performing in the main arena in London and Glasgow between 13th and 15th March.

Following her outstanding October 2025 UK tour, critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK in January 2026 for five regional concerts.

Stefan Mahendra is a boundary-pushing R&B/Soul artist whose roots span Sri Lanka, Germany and South London.

BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, have announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

In 2019 Rufus published the huge, official, celebratory history of The Monsters of Rock Festival in the UK.

Born from the singular artistry that quickly earned him spots on culture’s most illustrious artist to watch lists, acclaimed Southern crooner Kashus Culpepper announces the anticipated arrival of his debut album Act I, out Friday 23rd January 2026.

Tears of Happiness is the creative outlet of singer, lyricist, and frontman Bally Meeda, with long-time collaborator LCamz (Leon) by his side. The project was born from a deeply personal place, during the breakdown of Bally’s relationship and the period of depression and anxiety that followed.

Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Back To The Beginning Again,” a powerful stand-alone single recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, self-produced by the band and mixed by engineer Alex Pasco.

Ashley Campbell heads to the UK this November in support of her recently released third studio album ‘Goodnight Nashville’ – full tour details below. 

Fresh off a string of acclaimed releases, 5x JUNO-Award and Polaris Music Prize–nominated artist Julian Taylor returns with ‘Don’t Let ’Em (Get Inside of Your Head)’, a soulful new single that brings together alt-country grit and blues rock urgency with one of modern music’s most distinctive voices: Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

I was incredibly fortunate to attend MC50 London date as part of their 50th Anniversary on 12th November 2018 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The entire evening was incredible and I am really grateful that they have captured the tour for fans both old and new:

Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, Outerstellar, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th 2026.

Following the powerful launch of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 last month – to celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa returns today with the next six songs [Vol. II] of the landmark tribute project.

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Beth Hart returns to the UK for five exhilarating concerts in May 2026. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

The Dave Palmer Trio is a meeting of three world-class musicians with roots stretching from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

The much-loved French collective Nouvelle Vague returns to the UK next month for a 16-date tour, celebrating 21 years since the release of their iconic self-titled debut album.

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new single “Dark Days Are Gone” on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Irish hardcore band Spearside have announced their new EP Couldn’t Be Told for release on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

Today, guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols s proud to release his new single, ‘Ghost’, marking his first new music since recently signing with Frontiers Music Srl.

On the rise artist Amelia Coburn is back with brand new single ‘Something Wild’, alongside the news of her biggest London headline show to date at Royal Albert Hall on 24th October 2025.

UK country sensations First Time Flyers have now released their debut album, ‘Bound To Break’ via Lookout Mountain Records.

JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie returns with his new album, Empty Chairs released by Gypsy Soul Records on 20th February 2026.

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two consecutive nights at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 6th May and Thursday 7th May 2026.

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has released the official video for “Black and White to Color,” the newest single off his upcoming album Living In The Light (out October 10).

After award-winning screenings at international film festivals and a soundtrack on the Americana Radio chart, The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South arrives on Google Play and other streaming services, and on DVD.

New York blues hotshot Solomon Hicks has announced details of his new album How Did I Ever Get This Blue?, which will be released on Friday 23rd January 2026 via Artone/Provogue.

Following his electrifying and critically acclaimed November 2024 UK tour, guitar marvel and powerhouse vocalist Philip Sayce returns in May/June 2026 for a nationwide UK tour fueled with a brand-new live release and a forthcoming studio album that promises to raise the bar yet again.

After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’, which comes 16th January 2026 on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music.

On Saturday 20th September 2025, due to huge demand Then Jerico Acoustic return to the intimate PizzaExpress Live, Holborn, London for another of their legendary high-energy, stunningly entertaining, atmospheric shows that never fail to enthral the crowd.

Today – on what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, produced by Grammy-nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, an extraordinary collaborative tribute album celebrating the legacy of one of music’s most iconic figures.

Los Angeles-based songwriter Whitney Lyman returns with ‘Becoming You,’ an intimate new EP arriving 24th October 2025.

Hot off the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, Californian southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce their April 2026 UK Tour.

A major new music festival has been announced today for Roundhay Park in Leeds by AEG Presents.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces the first stellar 2026 headliner, with the incredible Garth Brooks gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Lowkner, born Moubarak Nasser Owusu in Ghana and raised in Montreal, Canada, is an independent artist blending heartfelt lyricism, melodic rap, and cinematic production.

Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, have released the official video for their new single ‘Porcupine’ starring Self Esteem.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and “British Invasion” pioneers, The Zombies, announce the release of ‘Odessey & Oracle Mono’ Remastered on Friday 26th September 2025.

Legendary USA southern rock ‘n’ rollers Preacher Stone are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated gritty and profound new album ‘By The Horns’ for release 17th October 2025 on CD/vinyl and all good digital platforms.

Dion has set the release of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher, an album companion to his book, co-authored with Adam Jablin, of the same title for Friday 24th October 2025 through KTBA Records both digitally and on CD.

Today pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK and Ireland tour, set to take place in September 2026.

ChimpanA, the Electronica-inspired Prog duo comprising singer Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Eric Woolfson/Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert Reed (Magenta/Cyan/Sanctuary), release their 3rd album ‘M.I.A. Vol. 1’ on 29 August 2025 through Tigermoth Records, on CD, LP and Digital.

Gay rights were hard fought for and hard won. Male homosexuality was not decriminalised in England until 1967. In many countries Lesbianism and Homosexuality remain illegal, and Lesbians are persecuted, sometimes murdered. Even though the fight for rights in this country was ultimately successful, that success is incredibly recent, and cannot be taken for granted.

The Molotovs are aiming for their third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with new track ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’.

Lead singer of Dr Feelgood for a quarter of a century now, Robert Kane is to release his first ever solo album – ‘Blues Is Blues’.

Indie-rock stars Gene have announced five new tour dates after their initial run of comeback dates all sold-out in less than ten minutes.

Your 50th, a time to celebrate, a milestone in anyone’s lifetime and not least in a band’s career. Press releases frequently proffer those titles of legendary or iconic, with little substantiation, but in this case a well-deserved moniker, recognising a band whose career has spanned decades and gripped generations of music fans.

‘Arctic Moon’ is the first full-length studio album by Chameleons in 24 years and the first to feature the current group line-up.

With a growing buzz building around her sublime brand of alt-pop which translates introspection into empowerment, EMMMA today shares her new single ‘Whiplash’.

Anglo-French guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laura Cox will release her highly anticipated fourth studio album Trouble Coming via earMUSIC on Friday 31st October 2025.

Seb Wildblood, one of the UK electronic underground’s most influential artists, announces his highly anticipated new album ‘Waterworld’, out 28th October 2025, alongside the release of dreamy new single ‘Insomniac Crossing’ featuring Eli Dayo out now.

Indie-rock ‘n’ rollers The Sherlocks have announced an extensive UK tour for the end of 2025, following the success of their latest UK Top 10 album Everything Must Make Sense!.

Tell us a story… So opens the new Paul Kelly album, a request like a child to their parents at the beginning of a trip, or a group around a campfire at the end of the day.

Rising UK rockers Revenant are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated new EP ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men’ for release 10th October 2025 on CD and all good digital platforms.

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John Lydon’s iconoclastic band Public Image Ltd (PiL) have extended their This Is Not The Last Tour into the winter.

Immediately following her debut on the U.S. Radio Top 40 Pop Chart, Persian-American refugee and Choose Love ambassador SHAB returns with the glowing new single ‘Dance ‘Til You’re Free,’ a high-energy, danceable anthem selected from her acclaimed sophomore album ‘ONE SUITCASE’.

Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).

Craig Finn has announced he will be returning to the UK and EU next year with his The Man I’ve Always Been Tour.

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Legendary music producer Trevor Horn has announced an exclusive run of UK tour dates in December for his new career-spanning live show ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’.

Rockin’ Roots Events are thrilled to be hosting a powerful evening of live music at The Fiddler’s Elbow, in Camden featuring the unique and phenomenal sound of The Outlaw Orchestra! Get ready for a night of their raucous, foot-stomping rock and roll that’s guaranteed to get the place jumping.

Award-winning Brave Rival launch an exciting new chapter with the release of ‘Poison’, the first single & video from their forthcoming EP.

The inaugural, Black Deer In The City taking place at London’s Tobacco Dock on the 25 & 26 October, announces its final wave of artists, alongside new stages and features, including The Dance Hall and The Emporium, making it one of the largest celebrations of Americana to hit the Capital this year.

Americana singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley shares her new single, “Swim Practice”, her second release of 2025.