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Ethereal experimental pop storyteller Wendy Bevan returns with her first album in 10 years, Alone With The Unknown, produced by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran.

Country collective First Time Flyers are back with their second studio album ‘Coming Home’ and biggest headline tour to date, both scheduled for April 2027. With this news comes the release of the heartfelt title track, out now.

British singer-songwriter Sarah Louise creates contemporary pop, blending heartfelt storytelling, powerful soulful vocals and acoustic influences.

Killing Chic is a rock band built on a shared respect for the roots of classic rock, and a drive to push it forward. The self-titled Killing Chic album is due for digital release on 27 November 2026, and on physical formats in Spring 2027.

Martin Rossiter from Gene spoke to us before the band’s October 2026 dates at The Roundhouse in London:

After topping the Music Week Commercial Pop Chart with her anthemic dance-pop hit ‘Wildfire’ and ushering in a bold new era with her acclaimed second EP ‘Red,’ London-based rising pop artist Allegra returns with her most exciting project yet. Out now, ‘Unreleased EP’ uncovers a secret collection of previously unheard tracks, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the next stage of her artistic evolution.

UK alternative hard rockers Amongst Liars return with their gripping new single and video, Underneath The Surface, and they chatted to us:

As The Long Ryders gear up for their extensive October 2026 UK Tour, Sid Griffin the lead singer, co-founder, guitarist, and mandolinist of the band kindly chatted with us:

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).

Rachael Sage will release her new acoustic album ‘Under The Canopy’ on Friday 9th October 2026.

Having enjoyed support from BBC Introducing’s Jericho Keys & Capital Radio for their previous singles, Hull-based indie-rock outfit The Stance are back with the EP The Best Is Yet To Come.

Tommy Arch has released the double A-side “Lovehearts” & “The Cold Side of the Bed.” He very kindly chatted with us:

Australian indie-rock outfit Little Quirks returns with ‘Game Boy’, out September 18th, the latest taste of their forthcoming album ‘She’s Wild’ released on October 16th.

Welsh bilingual nu-metal duo C E L A V I have announced their new EP ‘PRAELIA’ arriving on Friday 13th November 2026.

Forget Them Wendy are an indie pop/grunge duo made up of Newcastle-based songwriter Laura James, and Edinburgh-born producer and guitarist Oliver Price, now living in London. The band take their name from a line in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan: “Forget them, Wendy. Forget them all. Come with me where you’ll never, never have to worry about grown up things again.”

Irish singer, songwriter and actress Yasmina Cherelle is an artist whose music blends soulful pop with emotional storytelling. Splitting her time between London, Los Angeles and Dublin, she brings together her background in music, dance and acting to create songs that celebrate individuality, empowerment and emotional honesty.

Maren Davidsen is a singer-songwriter from Stavanger, Norway, whose music blends Nordic americana with country influences, rooted in honest storytelling and an organic, song-led sound.

South Wales four-piece The Now return with their latest single ‘Did You Miss Me?’ on 21st September 2026, released via Trew Music. The track is the latest preview of the band’s forthcoming second album, ‘Moments in Motion’, arriving 27th October 2026.

Rising indie star Filip Clements has released his debut album Soft Apocalypse on LP, CD, cassette and digital formats.

Dea Doyle is a West London-born singer-songwriter stepping into a new chapter with her deeply personal return single, “Marina.”

Russ Tolman is a singer-songwriter and recording artist who has spent several decades proving that persistence is a musical genre.

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.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Zarema, originally from Crimea, has just released her new single “Child’s Prayer.”

Roseanna Brown is a British-Irish singer-songwriter and actor whose work spans music, film, and television. As Roseanna she has released her latest single ‘Awake’ in tandem with her latest big screen role in the feature film Pressure, where she stars alongside Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis.

Pete Fij’s debut solo album, released on 25th September 2026 via Tip Top Recordings.

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

‘Hana Korea’ is the forthcoming soundtrack album by Jonas Bjerre, his first new music since leaving Mew, and is out now released digitally, ahead of a full Vinyl release on 20 November by Invisible Hands Music [IH101].

Mikey Ball & The Company return with their new single and video No Time To Lose, out now and taken from their upcoming album Keep The Fire Burning, due Thursday 24th September 2026.

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Critically acclaimed indie-pop band Girlhood have released the single ‘Lemon Aid’ ahead of Upcoming Album ‘This Will Make Sense In The End’.

Alt-grunge solo artist Tender Claws releases the anticipated debut EP, Tear Him To Pieces.

With a career spanning four and a half decades, 80s pop icon Mari Wilson – the Neasden Queen of Soul and one of British music’s most enduring and versatile artists returns with her brand-new album Girl About Town, out 4 September 2026.

London-based singer-songwriter CATLEA (they/them), originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, returns with the new single ‘Someone’s Got To’.

Drawing inspiration from the swagger and energy of classic rock bands, Heather Lomax’s new album ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ is an album with a familiar spirit while maintaining a distinct voice.

UK cinematic alternative rock duo Lost Velvet announce their debut album Dark Cells, out on Friday 4th September, alongside their new single and video, 2003, released Friday 28th August 2026.

Tori Darke is one of the most compelling and dynamic female voices in the Australian country music scene today. Known for her powerhouse vocals, fearless lyrics and magnetic stage presence, Tori has carved out a space as both a hitmaker and a fan favourite.

Glasgow’s Those Made Broken return this September with their sophomore album, ‘A Door You Can Never Close.’

Rising Nordic pop artist Hanna Andréa is set to return on August 7th with her emotional pop ballad ‘Pinnacles’, unveiling the next atmospheric chapter of her highly anticipated forthcoming EP, ‘Braveheart’, due for release on August 21st.

Black Water Redemption have announced the release of their debut album, self-titled Black Water Redemption, arriving on 2nd October 2026, alongside a run of UK headline dates and the release of their brand-new single, ‘Walk Beside You’, available now on all streaming platforms.

Hard rock band Kingdom Collapse will release their debut album ‘Survivor’ on 30th October 2026 on Mascot Records. We chatted to the band:

Jack J Hutchinson returns with ‘Rise Again’, the second single to be taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘Soul Believer’, due for release on Friday, January 22, 2027 and available to pre-order now.

Award-winning Australian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ray Beadle will be touring the UK in August 2026 and spoke to us:

South Wales alt-rock band James Kennedy and The Underdogs have released the thunderous new track “Revolution”, featuring guest vocals from Skindred’s Benji Webbe.

Iz Divine has released her new single ‘Who Do You Think You Are’. She kindly chatted to us at JLTT all about it:

Veronica D’Souza has released her latest single ‘No One Is A River’ and she kindly chatted to us:

Emerging South Coast UK trio i-ATLAS announce their dynamic debut EP, Beyond The New Horizon, set for release on Friday 11th September, alongside the release of their striking new single and video, 3iAtlas, which is out now.

Following a whirlwind year in 2025, the provocative pop-punk princess So Good is back with her new single Orange Juice & Milk – the most sarcastic love song ever written & a song for anyone who’s been told to ‘calm down’, or that they’re ‘too much or too loud’… yep, she’s got you covered!

XENITH continue to build momentum with the release of their new single and video, Incite The Tragedy, out on Friday 21st August. The track is the latest to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming debut album, To No Avail, due for release on Friday 28th August 2026.

Tarragon has released his second album ‘Home At Cofa’s’ and kindly chatted to us all about it:

“Hey Darcey,” the new single from London alternative R&B artist Benji Miller, is out now and taken from his forthcoming debut EP, Love Or Pain.