Returning today with their first release since the success of 2022’s Skinty Fia, which reached Number 1 in the UK and Irish charts, Fontaines D.C. have announced details of their fourth studio album, Romance, set for release on August 23rd via the band’s new record label, XL Recordings, produced by James Ford.  Alongside the album announcement, the band have shared Romance’s lead single, ‘Starburster’. Inspired by a panic attack that lead singer Grian Chatten suffered outside of St. Pancras station, the track is Fontaines D.C.’s most expansive. The single arrives accompanied by its visual ..read more

HAAL, the Bristol four-piece, have released a new single called “Vinculum” today. This single follows the band revealing the upcoming release of their first EP, “Back To Shilmarine”, scheduled to be out on 10th May through Babka Records. The haunting new single unveils another dimension of the band’s musical style. In contrast to their previous singles, ‘Vinculum’ takes a more minimalist approach, with a cyclical and improvisational feel. The vocals intertwine and distort alongside intricate guitar melodies, creating a mesmerising blend of glitchy sounds.  Speaking on the themes of the si ..read more

Welsh-born Bristol-based three-piece The Pleasure Dome have shared the latest single, ‘Your Fucking Smile’, the latest to be lifted from their upcoming EP, Liminal Space, set for release May 10th. The single comes after the success of their debut, Equinox, and their recent single, ‘The Duke Part II Friends & Enemies’. The Liminal Space EP is also now available for pre-order on vinyl. The track is a furious, discordant, and loud offering from the group, revisiting a sound reminiscent of their first album, yet amplified to the max. Speaking of the single, vocalist Bobby Spender, states: Aft ..read more

Boston Manor share new single, ‘Sliding Doors’, their second release of 2024. Featuring spiking distortion and rich grooves, the track explores the significant impact that seemingly small actions in our daily lives can have. ‘Sliding Doors’ is a track that connects back to the roots of Boston Manor in many ways. Lead singer Henry Cox says of the track: Sliding Doors is named after that movie of the same name. I called it that because when we were writing it I started thinking about all of the decisions that I’ve made that have led me to the life I have and how circumstantial a lot of it is. I ..read more

UK alt-rock band Signature Gold recently dropped their new track, Antibodies, along with a fast, anxiety-inducing music video on VEVO. Born out of Brighton, Signature Gold is relatively new, established in 2021. While they may be fresh, they certainly carry a sound reminiscent of early 2000s emo, complete with a My Chemical Romance vibe sparsely lined with a couple of In Flames-like screamo moments. Antibodies highlights this emo lean-in by opening with riffs arranged like an elevated heartbeat, followed by lyrics sung to match every single thump. Composed of Milo Hill (guitar and vocals), Nat ..read more

Today, Maximo Park have shared their latest single, ‘Favourite Songs’, and have announced upcoming headline tour dates for Autumn in the UK and Europe. Accompanying the single, the band have also shared its visuals. Marking the band’s return to creating music after an 18-month hiatus, ‘Favourite Songs’ is the band’s tribute to the power of pop music in providing comfort during tough times and a place to find solace with like-minded individuals. Featuring catchy riffs, shimmery synths, and an uplifting chorus, ‘Favourite Songs’ gives a sense of collective joy.  Vocalist, Paul Smith, states ..read more

Today, Welsh-born Bristol-based three-piece The Pleasure Dome have made their return, announcing their latest EP, Liminal Space, set for release May 10th, the first material to follow on from the band’s critically acclaimed debut album Equinox. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the EP’s first single, ‘The Duke Part II (Friends and Enemies)’.  Of the single, vocalist and songwriter, Bobby Spender explains: I work in a pub alongside doing the band, sometimes it gets me down. You see people you like, people you don’t like and they’re all getting drunk and it’s easy to feel lo ..read more

Today, Cola (a project from former Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy and US Girls/The Weather Station drummer Evan Cartwright) have returned with their new single, ‘Bitter Melon’, released via Fire Talk. The release is the first of a new era for Cola, previously hinted at through 2023’s ‘Keys Down If You Stay’ which featured on the deluxe edition of their debut album, Deep in View. Additionally, the band has also announced a series of tour dates across the UK and Europe, taking place this Spring.  The new single features a looser, more exploratory sound compared with their debut ..read more

Today, Nottingham 4-piece Divorce have shared their first new music of the year – Gears, produced by Catherine Marks, who has worked with boygenius, Foals, and Wolf Alice. Alongside the single, the band have also announced their biggest UK headline show to date – taking place at London’s Islington Assembly Hall, alongside two special hometown shows at Nottingham’s Bodega. A restless band by nature, the single speaks of the emotional cost of balancing multiple identities and responsibilities. It begins with a soft, melodic tone before eventually transitioning to become more jittery and int ..read more

Irish six-piece Cardinals have today released their latest single, ‘Unreal’, the highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s debut, ‘Roseland’, which saw the band credited for their mature, fully-formed sound, with its 7” vinyl release via So Young selling out within 2 hours of release.  Showcasing a striking contrast to the moody and introspective atmosphere of ‘Roseland’, ‘Unreal’ is imbued with a passionate energy that is refreshing and infectious. Beginning with a burst of feedback, the track’s melody shows a remarkable ambition and clarity, exhibiting the band’s pop sensibility and m ..read more