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The Long Ryders — pioneers of the Alt-Country movement — return to the stage this October with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s Americana heroes, influencing acts such as Wilco, The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo.

As one of modern country’s few Rocky Mountain artists – and the only one to merge its timeless traditions with an electrifying roots-pop edge – Wyoming native Ian Munsick has taken his music to the wild places few singer-songwriters go. Yet with his fourth album, The Mountain Goat, he climbs farther out on his creative ledge than ever, all to prove Western culture is not a costume.

Dave Stewart, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, GRAMMY, BRIT and Ivor Novello Award-
winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, innovator and co-founder of the globally
celebrated duo Eurythmics, returns with one of the most intimate and emotionally resonant
albums of his remarkable career, ‘The Way It Was Back Then’.

Celebrated British guitarist and singer songwriter, Ben Poole, is pleased to announce his new single “Time Has No Mercy” released on Friday August 28th via Gypsy Soul Records.

Australian indie-rock outfit Little Quirks returns with ‘Game Boy’, out September 18th, the latest taste of their forthcoming album ‘She’s Wild’. The track marks another step into a darker, bolder new chapter for the New South Wales band, following the release of the album’s title track and ‘Moving On.’

When Lee Ritenour takes the stage, all bets are off. For almost 60 years, the Grammy-winning LA guitarist has chased his muse through a kaleidoscope of genres, conjured alchemy alongside the scene’s greatest players, shed his creative skin whenever it got too comfortable, and walked the high wire each night as the crowd held its breath.

Beaks returns with a new single and video ‘little silver’, drawn from her forthcoming debut album, ALDIE arriving this November via dottidot.

The Lilacs have announced an intimate run of in-store shows to mark the release of their debut album, Keeping Up With The Joneses, out 9th October via Manchester’s renowned independent label Scruff of the Neck.

Following a remarkable run of acclaimed singles, major festival appearances, and support slots with British ska icons Madness, South Wales four-piece The Now return with their highly anticipated second album, ‘Moments in Motion’, released 27th October 2026 via Trew Music.

Today, Bryan Adams has released ‘The Ballad of Terry Fox’, a heartfelt and uplifting new song celebrating one of Canada’s most enduring heroes.

James and the Cold Gun are a Cardiff-based rock outfit who have quickly become one of the most exciting bands on the modern rock scene.

Sunjay is an award-winning artist whose music draws on Americana, old-school rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, and roots, blending timeless songs with a fresh, contemporary energy.

Brothers Osborne have announced their fifth studio album.

Singer-songwriter Parson James, the genre-blending vocalist behind Kygo’s multi-platinum global smash “Stole The Show”, has released new single Love Right Here with British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé and Grammy award winning musician Troy Miller (Amy Winehouse, Calvin Harris, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man).

Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin returns with her brand new single ‘Move A Muscle’ out now.

The heart is naive. It knows the price of love – yet it throws itself into it again anyway. And again. It is this paradoxical, almost comically cosmic truth that NP York’s new single ‘As bold as a heart’ revolves around – and celebrates.

Following the award-winning video (16 globally and counting…) for Bruce Dickinson’s classic track ‘Tears Of The Dragon’, released earlier this year, comes its companion piece.

Multi-platinum artist and singer-songwriter LP (they/them) has today unveiled a beautiful brand new single ‘Mi Corazón’, the latest offering from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Room 12, due for release on 2nd September 2026.

Musical collective LIM has announced the release of their new single Boy Scientist [Quantum], a cinematic work written by Susan Lim and Christina Teenz Tan, with music composed by Ron Danziger and Manu Martin.

Hot on the heels of another unforgettable weekend in the Highlands, where The Human League ignited the festival for the first time, and the likes of Callum Beattie, MIKA, Razorlight and Rizzle Kicks rocked the main stage, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has confirmed it will return from Thursday 29 July to Saturday 1st August next year.

A major new international festival celebrating Wales’s rich musical heritage today unveils its first headline artist, with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli set to perform his first ever headline concert in Wales at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday 8 May 2027.

A unique show for film buffs and music lovers alike is set to tour the UK & Europe this September.

Following the success of her acclaimed album, Lanie Gardner will release Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) on September 4 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Crossbone Skully ignite the skies with their brand new single “Thunder Love” featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen.

After more than two decades in Nashville spent building one of the most respected careers in country music, as an acclaimed artist, award-winning musician, songwriter and producer, Charlie Worsham today releases his long-awaited new album, Once Upon a Second Time Around, his first project as an independent artist.

The legendary guitarist Robin Trower will release his new album, Shine, on 25 September via Provogue / Artone Label Group. He has also revealed his new single, Live Your Time, to celebrate the announcement.

Electron have announced their second album Is This Worth Living For? will be released on October 2nd 2026.

K-Music Festival, London’s largest celebration of Korean music and culture, returns for its 13th edition this autumn with an ambitious programme showcasing the depth, diversity and creativity of Korea’s thriving music scene.

An extraordinary line-up of artists spanning rock, folk, country and pop will come together on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall for “Stand By Me: Bob Harris – A Celebration of Life In Music’ – a landmark concert honouring broadcasting legend Bob Harris.

Fresh from a hugely successful US run of The Soundtrack To Life Tour, Diamond-certified country superstar Thomas Rhett has announced his long-awaited return to the UK with three arena shows in Manchester, London and Glasgow in April 2027.

The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. has released his new single ‘Hardwired’ featuring Miranda Lambert.

Curb Records is set to reissue American pop duo Sparks’ classic 1986 album, Music That You Can Dance To on October 30. In celebration of the album’s 40th anniversary, Music That You Can Dance To will be reissued in expanded and remastered form in CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

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Following a breakthrough year of touring on both sides of the Atlantic,  Nashville based Everette return with their new single, ‘Settling Down,’ ahead of their first UK headline tour this August.

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons announce the release of Panther Tracks Vol. 2, due out July 31, 2026 on Cavity Search Records.

The Hastings-based musicians are pleased to announce their brand-new single ‘Goldrush which will be released on Thursday 30th July 2026.

Highly acclaimed South Carolina singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Hannah Wicklund has released her brand new single ‘Red Gorilla’.

Southern Californian blues rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce that These Wicked Rivers will be their special guests on their October 2026 UK Tour.

In The Dark, a live music experience that offers a one-of-a-kind journey into sound, will tour the UK for the first time this autumn, following several critically acclaimed, sold-out seasons in London.

BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark.

RIDE have announced six-date headline UK Tour for February 2027.

This Autumn/Winter, Kings Place will present an ambitious season of jazz performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists, exclusive premieres and major new collaborations, underlining the venue’s growing reputation as one of London’s leading destinations for live jazz.

The fifth and final album in Bernie Marsden’s Inspirations Series, STAGE is out on 21st August 2026 through award winning independent label, Conquest Music.

Texas singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow releases “Modern Day Vagabond,” the title track from his forthcoming album due September 25 via 40 Below Records.

Musician, entrepreneur, and wife of Perry Farrell, founder and creator of Lollapalooza, Etty Lau Farrell continues the creative evolution that has defined her recent work with the release of her latest single, “Butterfly,” out today and produced by pioneering electronic artist DJ Rap.

Acclaimed Americana and indie-folk singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt has released her newest single ‘Little Boxes’.

What happens when you get to write music with one of your childhood heroes?

UK-born Australian singer-songwriter Odette today returns with her first release since 2024 with ‘AAAH!’ – a sharp soulful piano-led cry to the universe that also marks her debut on Melbourne/London independent Beloved Records.

British pop legends Johnny Hates Jazz and celebrated soul vocalist Jaki Graham have joined forces for the first time on ‘Soul Believer’, a sophisticated, feel-good single that fuses polished pop sensibility with rich, timeless soul energy.

Delta Goodrem announces a 2027 UK and Ireland tour following the release of her pop anthems “Hologram” and “Eclipse”, the first tracks to be taken from her forthcoming album, “Pure”.

Danish trio Smag På Dig Selv (SPDS) are back to unveil their awesome Better Company live session for ‘Total Full Power Extreme Nuclear Confusion 2000’.

If you didn’t already believe that Sheffield riff masters Black Spiders already hang out with death himself then new focus track ‘Cool Reaper’ will fill in the gaps, and you’ll understand they are very acquainted.

walt disco have today announced details of their much-anticipated, self-titled third album, walt disco.

Post-Midnight Behaviour is Ben Poole’s first studio album of new material in eight years, following 2018’s critically acclaimed Time Has Come. Rooted in blues rock, it also explores new musical ground.

On an arena stage, distance does some of the work for you, lights, production, thousands of voices singing back at you can carry a performance even on an off night.

One of country music’s most exciting rising stars, Kay has been able to seamlessly blend heartfelt country storytelling with her huge social media presence, which she began building through her viral “Coffee Covers” series. Mixing this together with her powerhouse vocals, Kay has been able to build a career authentic to her, leading to the milestone of signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville last year.

Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) has announced his 2027 London date, following the success of his acclaimed sophomore album, Kansas Anymore, and a sold-out run of headline dates across North America and Europe.

Any Given Sin return with their second single, “Until We Disappear,” ahead of the band’s upcoming studio album which will be released in late, 2026.

‘Extraordinary Renditions’ by My Glass World is released on 18 September 2026 on Luxury Noise Records.

Today, hard rock legends NIGHT RANGER are proud to unveil their newly remastered version of their 1983 single, “(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026),” taken from their upcoming ‘Best Of’ album, set for release on August 28th via Frontiers Music Srl.

British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns with her powerful new single “Tired Of Being Right,” alongside a new official music video, out now via Journeyman Records.

Brian Jackson celebrates his musical partnership with Gil Scott-Heron, with the help of rap icon, Yasiin Bey, at London’s Royal Albert Hall this Autumn.

Texas-native alt-rock band Culture Wars have released their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, via AWAL, marking a defining moment for one of alternative music’s fastest-rising acts. The album arrives on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band achieve their first Top 20 Alternative Radio hit with “It Hurts,” surpassing 66 million global streams, and sell out their first U.S. + UK headline tour, while also performing arena dates alongside Maroon 5, Keane, Wallows, and LANY.

Hailed as one of the UK’s most celebrated vocalists, Joe McElderry is set to make a striking return with his shimmering new single, ‘Love Me Out Loud,’ released on 19th June.

The 2026 edition of Hampton Court Palace Festival opened in spectacular style on Wednesday 10th June with an unforgettable sold-out performance from pop and folktronica sensation David Gray.

HIGHSOCIETY & MICAH MARTIN have joined forces to release the searing new single ‘Tomorrow’s Over’.

Music legends The Jacksons are heading back to the UK this November for a very special run of headline shows, celebrating the timeless hits and extraordinary legacy of one of the most influential groups in pop history.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park are delighted to welcome British music icons, Duran Duran on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Following his critically acclaimed SOLD OUT UK tour dates earlier this year, Peter Capaldi, announces a handful of highly anticipated new live shows for this Winter.

Country music vocal powerhouse Tyler Braden has announced his return to the UK and Ireland.

Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years.

Alice Cooper has today announced special guest hosts who will join him on stage for each date of his intimate Devil on my Shoulder UK book tour this October.

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Little Big Town (Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook) have announced their 12th studio album, It’s A Dying Art, arriving August 28th via MCA.

A major new archival release celebrates the extraordinary career of Martin Carthy with Along The Road Forever: Live At The BBC. To be released via Madfish on 17th July 2026.

One to watch Henry Patterson returns to the London stage this summer for a one-night-only concert at the iconic PizzaExpress Live Soho, marking the release of his debut album Broadway Maybe.

The UK’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture makes its return to Liverpool on 20th and 21st June this summer.

Dragged Under have dropped their new single, ‘Rebel Son Rise!’ – a call to action for the future generations.

LA duo Clarion have announced their first UK & Irish live dates.

BST Hyde Park is thrilled to announce that the extraordinary classical music experience, All Things Orchestral, returns to Hyde Park for a fourth year as part of the Open House programme on Thursday 2 July 2026.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt has released a new single “Everyday Singing,” from her first album in a decade, Sugar, due out June 26 via One Riot Records. The song – with its joyful choir of women – is about everyday resilience, especially the quiet strength passed between mothers and daughters.

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Singer, songwriter and UK country powerhouse, Kezia Gill – recently seen touring the UK & Europe with multiple Grammy-winner, Rodney Crowell – has released a video for the poignant, life-affirming track, ‘Life You Always Dreamed Of’.

Paper Verses, a folk duo from Kent comprised of Simone Lincoln and Matt Evans, is excited to announce the release of their new four-track EP ‘Promises’ on May 29, 2026. The duo will be performing at various UK venues and festivals across the summer – live dates listed below. 

MEUTE march techno to another level when they play UK live next Spring.

Iconic band 4 Non Blondes are returning to the UK for the first time in over 30 years for a very special date at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London on June 24th 2026.

With their 2024 debut album, ‘Serenades & Damnation’, DEAD CHIC delivered a record that was dense, visceral, and instantly distinctive. From the very first notes, the atmosphere was unmistakable: cinematic crescendos, vast open landscapes, sultry tension, grit, and refined elegance. Unmistakably dark and chic.

Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s in London has announced its listings for June/July 2026. Have a look below:

Curb Records multi-platinum artist Rodney Atkins has always known who he is and where he comes from. On ‘True South’, out May 29th, he invites the world to pull up a chair and stay a while.

Born into a world shaped by music, cinema, and creativity, Jason Piccioni — also known through his more experimental project Electric J — has spent much of his life surrounded by extraordinary artistry.

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams announces her third studio album, Daughter from Hell,out July 17th via Interscope Records.

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Today, rising star Izzy Escobar releases new single ‘Hate to Be the One’, an empowering post break up anthem written by legendary Grammy winning songwriter Diane Warren.

Gypsy Pistoleros release their new album ‘Dark Faerie Tales’, out now via The New Church Records.

Cork-based scuzz-pop outfit The Love Buzz share the new single ‘Freeloaded (Cool Kitten)’ off their upcoming album ‘Earworms’ due for release this Autumn.

Michele Ducci has unveiled the second single, ‘Woman Like You’, from his forthcoming album and animated film ‘Snail in the Clouds’.

Multi-platinum, Sony Music Nashville recording artist Corey Kent returns with his latest release, “Wannabe,” a stripped-down, deeply personal track that signals the sonic direction of his next chapter.

Following his recent win as Instrumentalist of the Year at this year’s UK Blues Awards, Wilde releases the official video for “Stole My Love,” a standout track from his chart-topping album Blues Is Still Alive, which was released last year via VizzTone Label Group.

Celebrating 45 years of recording and touring 80s pop icon Mari Wilson – the Neasden Queen of Soul and one of British music’s most enduring and versatile artists returns with her joyful new single Good News, out now.

Legendary USA southern rock ‘n’ rollers Preacher Stone are excited to release the strutting, telling new single and video ‘Old Joe’, lifted off the highly acclaimed new album ‘By The Horns’ out now on CD/digital download/vinyl direct from the band.

Illinois born, Nashville based, flamboyant singer-songwriter James Bruner follows the release of I Get Everything from his debut EP The Otherside earlier this year, with the electrifying new single Can’t Keep Wanting You – a track about how desire can mess with our heads and the first taster from an album due for release later this year.

Multifaceted singer and creator Talia Mar returns with new single ‘Lady’ which immediately stormed in to the Top 10 on iTunes upon release. 

American singer-songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera has unveiled her “back-pocket” brilliant new single, ‘Woke Up in LA’.

Amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, country star Janet Devlin’s gritty new anthem ‘Working For The Man’ arrives both abruptly and timely, capturing the mood of a nation.

Derby-based classic rock blues outfit Beggars Bliss are set to release their debut album this May.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces its latest huge headliner for 2026: British music icons, Duran Duran – who will grace the central London stage for the second time in just five years.

Kim Wilde has graced our screens and stages for four and a half decades. Delighted audiences worldwide have never stopped loving Kim’s colourful and energetic live performances.

At the confluence of alternative rock and gritty blues, award-winning duo When Rivers Meet make music from the heart that’s food for the soul.

Anglo-Greek artist D3LTA returns with “Mad About It”, a dizzying, edgy indie track that leans into the raw energy of alternative rock while carrying a nostalgic alt-pop glow.

The Royal Albert Hall will celebrate the legacy of legendary film composer John Williams this October with a definitive one-off show starring the London Symphony Orchestra.

Dutch pop star and singer/songwriter Davina Michelle has released her brand new single ‘Still Champagne’.

Today, acclaimed rock vocalist ROBIN BECK is proud to announce her new studio album, ‘Living Proof,’ set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Hailing from the Czech Republic, rising star THERA returns with her latest single, ‘do you see?’ – a dark-pop reverie charged with a euphoric pulse and a relatable portrayal of living up to expectations and the immense pressure of perfection.

Irish rockers Hothouse Flowers have today announced a major 21-date UK headline ‘Greatest Hits’ tour celebrating all the fan favourites shaped by the band in their lengthy and legendary career.

Since their electrifying debut with the ‘Terra’ EP in 2015, Melbourne-based duo Opal Ocean, comprised of Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak, have taken the world by storm with their unique blend of instrumental music, combining high-octane Spanish guitar techniques and dynamic performances that make them sound like a full band.

Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SatchVai Band release of their brand-new single, “Dancing,” out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani’s son, ZZ Satriani.

Critically acclaimed Country artist, Drake Milligan, adds new UK and European dates to his Autumn schedule on his headline Tumbleweed World Tour which kicked off in November 2025.

Rising Wigan based indie-rock quartet Montello return with the breezy new single ‘Suit & Tie’.

The dark electronic/aggrotech act Dawn Of Ashes (DOA) have released a new single entitled ‘Viral Decay’ today.