Catalan pop sensation Rosalía has released her new album LUX, out now via Columbia Records. The highly anticipated follow-up to MOTOMAMI landed a few hours early, following last week’s preview of its only pre-release single, ‘Berghain,’ featuring Björk and Yves Tumor.

Katy Perry returns with ‘bandaids,’ a soaring pop anthem that pairs emotional vulnerability with the shimmering, cinematic production that defines her sound. Marking the dawn of a bold new era, the track finds Perry at her most raw and self-aware as she unpacks themes of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery.

Yorkshire-based melodic metal outfit Caskets have released their highly anticipated new album, The Only Heaven You’ll Know, out now via SharpTone Records. The record is available today on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats.

Honey Revenge deliver the perfect soundtrack for sweet retribution with their latest single, ‘Poison Apple Baby.’

Santa Cruz hardcore institution DRAIN have returned with their explosive new album …IS YOUR FRIEND, out now via Epitaph Records. The band’s third full-length - and second for Epitaph - sets out with a clear mission: to bottle their ferocious live energy in the studio and craft songs built to make future shows even more chaotic.

Texas-based breakout band I Promised The World have officially signed to Rise Records and announced their upcoming self-titled EP, due out 16 January 2026.

Albany-raised pop-punk heavyweights State Champs have released a brand-new single and music video, ‘(For The) Hell Of It’, a reimagined take on their standout track ‘Hell Of It’ from their latest self-titled album, State Champs, out now via Pure Noise Records.

Pop-punk icons Neck Deep are marking a decade of their landmark album Life’s Not Out to Get You with a special limited-edition anniversary vinyl LP.

Welsh ragga metal powerhouses Skindred have dropped their brand-new single ‘You Got This’, alongside a wildly entertaining new video.

The fast-rising alternative provocateur Harpy returns today with her latest single, ‘Call Me Mommy’. The track marks the third release from her highly anticipated debut EP, VII, due out on 28 November.

The UK’s premier rock and metal event, Download Festival, will make its epic return to Donington Park from Wednesday 10 June to Sunday 14 June 2026. Following a monumental 2025 edition, Download 2026 promises to deliver another unforgettable five days of world-class live music, community spirit, and full-throttle festival energy.

Fifteen years into their career, Volumes have endured every high, low, trend, and twist life could offer, emerging stronger, sharper, and more united than ever. Now, the Los Angeles quartet - Michael Barr (vocals), Raad Soudani (bass), Myke Terry (vocals), and Nick Ursich(drums) - are proud to announce their fifth studio album, Mirror Touch, set for digital release on December 12, 2025, via their longtime home, Fearless Records. The physical edition will follow on February 27, 2026.

Award-nominated independent rock and metal event Takedown Festival has announced ten additional acts for its highly anticipated 2026 edition, set to take over Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April 2026. The festival will once again bring two days of pure heavy music energy to the south coast.

Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival, has dropped its second and final wave of artists, locking in a massive line-up for its 20th anniversary in 2026. Joining previously announced headliners Good Charlotte and Sublime, Kentucky’s hardcore heavyweights Knocked Loose lead the latest additions, alongside more than 20 new names spanning pop-punk, emo, ska, metal and beyond.

Germany’s most explosive export, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, have unleashed their brand-new single ‘TANZNEID’, a high-voltage anthem that transforms dance-floor envy into a full-body experience. The track kicks off what promises to be the band’s biggest era yet, paving the way for their massive TANZNEID WORLD TOUR 2025/2026.

Nottingham pop-punks As December Falls have today dropped their brand-new single, ‘Flametide,’ taken from the hit rhythm video game Muse Dash.

Southern California quintet SPITE - Darius Tehrani (vocals), Alex Tehrani (guitar), Ben Bamford (bass), and Travis Regnier (drums) - have unleashed their new album NEW WORLD KILLER via Rise Records. To celebrate the new release, the band also dropped the visualiser for new single ‘GAVEL’.

The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR - vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsbyand Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson - have unleashed their latest masterwork, Don’t Go in the Forest.

Florence Welch - known to the world as Florence + The Machine - returns today with her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Everybody Scream.

After a standout performance at this year’s 2000trees Festival, Bristol’s harmony-driven heavyweights Blank Atlas return with ‘Leave My Life Behind’, a soaring, emotionally charged anthem about finding peace in letting go. The new single lands as the trio gear up for their co-headline UK and Ireland tour this November alongside The Last Vinci.

Leeds-based alt-rock powerhouse Artio have unveiled their latest single, ‘Let It Be A Void’, alongside the announcement of a UK headline tour to celebrate the forthcoming release of their new album, Soul Rot, out 21 January via LAB Records.

Award-winning progressive music event RADAR Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, set to take place at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, from 31 July to 2 August.

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Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Lily Allen makes her long-awaited return to music with the release of her fifth studio album, West End Girl, available now via BMG Rights Management on all streaming platforms and in physical formats.

From dropping three brand-new tracks to embarking on a nationwide tour with their message front and center, Japanese rock powerhouse coldrain has been keeping excitement levels high. Today, the quintet finally unveils their new EP, OPTIMIZE, a five-track offering that channels the band’s defiant stance against a hyper-polished, overly streamlined world.

Norwegian pop singer Sigrid has released her third studio album, There’s Always More That I Could Say, out now via Island/EMI.

History-making, multi-platinum Australian alt-rock and future-punk/pop band 5 Seconds of Summer have announced the release of their sixth studio album, Everyone’s A Star!, arriving 14 November.

Currently tearing through the UK on their headline tour, with both London and Manchester shows sold out in advance, Leicester trio Mouth Culture have unleashed another knockout single, continuing their stellar 2025 streak. The boldly defiant ‘On and On’ is out today via InVogue Records.

The All-American Rejects have returned with a new single, ‘Eggshell Tap Dancer.’ Building on the indie-leaning sound they explored with Search Party, the track fuses that experimental edge with the band’s unmistakable pop-rock punch.

Gold Coast alt-rock band Friends of Friends have today unveiled their brand new EP, Synthetic Flower Chainsaw, alongside its focus track, ‘Happier.’

Chart-topping rock outfit Bad Omens have unleashed their latest single, ‘Dying To Love’, via Sumerian Records. The new track arrives as the third single from the band in 2025, following ‘Specter’ and ‘Impose’. With Dying To Love, Bad Omens build on the momentum of Specter, which became the fastest climb to No. 1 in their career on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. While the band remains tight-lipped about a full album, the steady stream of singles suggests a major next chapter is underway

Southern California’s DAYSEEKER - Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Ramone Valerio (bass), and Zac Mayfield (drums) - have unveiled the epic, cinematic video for their new single ‘Crawl Back to My Coffin,’ taken from the band’s forthcoming album Creature in the Black Night, out Friday, October 24 via Spinefarm.

A decade after the release of their game-changing sophomore album, Around The World And Back, Albany-raised pop-punk heavyweights State Champs are celebrating the milestone in style. The band has just announced a run of eight exclusive U.S. headlining shows in 2026, where they’ll be joined by a rotating cast of special guests including Cartel, Origami Angel, Real Friends, Driveways, Harrison Gordon, Broadside, Just Friends, and more to be announced.

History-making, multiplatinum Australian alt-rock and future punk/pop trailblazers 5 Seconds of Summer have officially announced their sixth full-length studio album, Everyone’s A Star!, due for release on 14 November via Island EMI.

Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult have today unveiled their vital new single ‘She Said, He Said’, the latest offering from their recently announced debut album When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, set for release on January 30, 2026 via Easy Life Records.

Irish hardcore band Spearside have unveiled their latest EP Couldn’t Be Told, out now via Kill Cool. The self-produced Couldn’t Be Told EP is a blistering blend of ferocious punk energy and emotionally charged melody, packing a punch across its four dynamic tracks. Opening with the breakneck intensity of the title track ‘Couldn’t Be Told’, the EP sets the tone with a sound inspired by hardcore heavyweights like Judge and Youth Of Today, tackling themes of growth and childhood.

Following the surprise drop of their explosive collaboration ‘Instrument of War’ (ft. Stick To Your Guns), Switzerland’s unstoppable heavy export PALEFACE SWISS return with another neck-snapping anthem: ‘Let Me Sleep’. The new single marks the official announcement of their upcoming EP, The Wilted, set for release on 2 January 2026.

Multi-Platinum artist MGK returns with ‘no cell phones in rehab,’ a raw, high-energy single and video unearthed from the sessions of his landmark 2020 album Tickets To My Downfall. Dropping every day this week, this release kicks off a string of previously unreleased tracks leading up to the anniversary edition Tickets To My Downfall (All Access), executive produced by longtime collaborator Travis Barker.

Kanadia have unveiled the official video for their latest single, ‘How Do You Sleep?’, lifted from their newly released third album, The Fire That’s Tearing Through Our Home. A strikingly intimate track, How Do You Sleep? offers a stark contrast to the album’s broader sonic landscape. Stripped back to haunting acoustic textures, the song captures a raw and vulnerable portrait of heartbreak and solitude.

Denton, Texas-based indie rock outfit Saint Blonde return with their electrifying new single ‘Dirty $$$,’ out now via Pale Chord/Rise Records/BMG. Fusing surf-rock swagger with defiant punk energy, the track bursts with driving rhythms, infectious hooks, and the band’s signature mix of raw grit and soaring melody.

Pop-punk outfit BEARINGS have unveiled their latest anthem, ‘Freaking Me Out’, the newest single from their upcoming album Comfort Company, due out November 7, 2025, via Pure Noise Records.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based quintet 156/Silence have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records. To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled a brand-new single, ‘Our Parting Ways’, accompanied by an official music video. This release follows their haunting 2024 full-length album, People Watching.

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Indie-pop favorite Chloe Moriondo has joined forces with hyperpop visionary Alice Longyu Gao for a futuristic reimagining of her recent single ‘girls with gills.’ The electrifying new version - ‘girls with gills (feat. alice longyu gao) [edit]’ is available now via Public Consumption/Atlantic Records.

Global power metal titans SABATON, one of Sweden’s most successful rock exports, are set to ignite a powerful new chapter with their 11th studio album, LEGENDS, released today via Better Noise Music, marking their debut release on the label.

Rural Tapes - the project of Norwegian producer and multi-instrumentalist Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen - has released his highly anticipated fourth album, Oneiric, via Clay Pipe Music. The record is available now on vinyl LP, CD, and across all digital/streaming platforms.

Today, Maggie Lindemann unleashes her highly anticipated sophomore album, i feel everything via her label swixxzaudio and Virgin Music Group - a fearless, genre-blending body of work that cracks open the intensity of emotion, self-awareness, and identity in real time.

Independent rock trio Set It Off have unleashed ‘Pathological’, a furious, riff-heavy opener from their forthcoming self-titled album, marking a bold new chapter in their career.

Still firing on all cylinders, Mother Vulture have unleashed their latest single, ‘Phoenix’, a track that roars with their most anthemic chorus to date, declaring “This is everything to me.” It’s a line that encapsulates the sheer passion behind the band’s journey so far.

Lake Malice have returned with their latest release, ‘Nobody Wants To Be You’ - a dark pop-metal anthem taking aim at vanity, nepotism, and self-obsession within the music industry. Already a live favourite, the track channels vocalist Alice Guala’s fierce Italian flair, calling out the superficial and the self-serving in a world where meritocracy feels like a myth.

Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album IO and a triumphant headline tour across the UK and Europe, French metalcore outfit ten56. have released a powerful and deeply personal music video for the album’s title track.

J-metal pioneers BABYMETAL have dropped a brand-new video for their standout track ‘from me to u’ (feat. Poppy), taken from their latest album METAL FORTH. The video showcases electrifying live footage from their monumental performance at The O2 in London, where Poppy joined them onstage for a powerful surprise collaboration.

Following the recent release of their track ‘Break The Spell’, complete with a striking new lyric video, Swedish metal juggernauts ARCH ENEMY have dropped the digital deluxe edition of Blood Dynasty, now streaming worldwide via Century Media.

Northern Irish alt-rock powerhouses Snow Patrol have announced a massive open-air concert at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday, 3 July 2026. Joining them on stage will be the soulful Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and rising indie-pop star Nieve Ella.

I Prevail have announced a 15-date tour across the United Kingdom and Europe for Autumn 2026. The run, which includes a show at London’s Alexandra Palace, will celebrate the release of their brand-new album Violent Nature. They’ll be joined on tour by special guests Polaris and Amira Elfeky.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album Tourist History, beloved Northern Irish indie band Two Door Cinema Club have announced a massive outdoor show at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday, 26 June 2026. The band will perform Tourist History in full, alongside a selection of their biggest hits.

HOT MULLIGAN have announced their 2026 headline tour across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Following their arena run with Pierce The Veil, the band will hit fifteen cities starting February 2026, including a stop at the iconic London Roundhouse, with support from Delta Sleep.