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Swedish Artist Gaeya Announces New EP Growth, Out 19th of June

5/19/2026

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Swedish artist Gaeya is getting ready to release their second EP, 'Growth', which is due for release on the 19th of June. The date was chosen by Gaeya to coincide with Midsummer celebrations. The EP follows on from her acclaimed 2021 debut, Awakening, that saw Gaeya look at the evolution of human consciousness, and with Growth, she turns the subject to transformation, and it is a four track record of gloriously powerful and uplifting music that connects with the soul on a very primal level.

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overpass, Basht. and TTSSFU lead huge Gathering Sounds 2026 first wave as Stockton festival returns bigger than ever

5/18/2026

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Teesside’s premier emerging music festival announces massive first names for this year’s town centre takeover The Gathering Sounds is back - and the first wave of artists.

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​SUNDERLAND’S SWINDLED SET FOR DREAM BBC RADIO 1 BIG WEEKEND 2026 APPEARANCE

5/18/2026

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Sunderland band Swindled are continuing their rapid rise in 2026 following a whirlwind few months and the announcement of a dream appearance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
 
The band, who have been crowned BBC Introducing’s one’s to watch out for this year are known for their sharp suits, ginger hair, synchronised moves and flashes of chaos, have had a great 2026. Earlier this month, they released their latest track “Loved Up and Worried”.
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Young Martyrs share new single 'Sugar On My Tongue' and music video, taken from their upcoming third studio album

5/17/2026

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Bath’s indie-americana four-piece Young Martyrs return with new single ‘Sugar On My Tongue’, out now, the second single to be taken from their upcoming third studio album ‘Might Just Be Enough’, arriving in the Summer of 2026.

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HARRY STYLES LAUNCHES TOGETHER, TOGETHER WITH MASSIVE OPENING NIGHT

5/16/2026

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Amsterdam, NL – May 16, 2026 – Last night, Harry Styles kicked off his highly anticipated Together, Together 2026 global residency with a standout opening night at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, marking the first of 67 performances across seven cities worldwide.
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Rising Stars: South Summit Build Momentum Ahead of June Album Release

5/14/2026

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Australian five-piece South Summit are back with their new single “Heartless”, taken from their forthcoming album Run It Back, which is due for release on 12th of June. The single was written during a recording session in Yallingup, Western Australia, the track reportedly came together in just three hours, perfectly capturing the kind of energy that runs throughout the song.
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Motörhead announce 20th anniversary edition of Kiss Of Death

5/13/2026

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Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is a ferocious reminder of Motörhead’s uncompromising, no-frills spirit—and a timely nod to the legendary status they’ve earned as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.
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GRACIE ABRAMS to release third studio album 'Daughter from Hell' on 17th July

5/13/2026

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GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams announces her third studio album, Daughter from Hell,out July 17th via Interscope Records—pre-save/order HERE. The album was written and produced by Gracie alongside longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner. 

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walt disco return with new single &  UK tour

5/12/2026

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walt disco are back today with thrilling new single, ‘Coup de foudre’. The first release on their new home of EMI North, the Glasgow band have also announced details of intimate summer shows around the UK (artist presale opens on May 19th, before general sale on May 20th). Catch walt disco previewing further new material this week with two shows at The Great Escape Festival. 

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Nicko McBrain announces his autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!' out on October 22nd

5/12/2026

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Harper Nonfiction are set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of Iron Maiden’s unstoppable drummer, Nicko McBrain. Hello Boys and Girls! will publish into hardback, ebook and audio on 22nd October 2026.
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Kiefer Sutherland UK Tour starts in London today!

5/12/2026

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Kiefer Sutherland’s UK headline tour is underway, starting at London’s Union Chapel tonight, before heading across North America in June. He also recently confirmed a set at the  Festival Les Grands Crus Musicaux in Saguenay, Canada on July 11th. Remaining tickets for the live shows are available HERE.
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ARC Stockton turns up the volume on North East talent with latest Soundcheck showcase headlined by George Bailey

5/11/2026

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ARC Stockton is continuing to build momentum behind its growing live music series Soundcheck with a huge headline show from one of the region’s most exciting emerging artists, George Bailey, on Thursday 14 May.
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Hosted by Nicky Hargreaves of Promoting Local, Soundcheck has quickly established itself as a vital platform for grassroots talent across Tees Valley and the wider North East, creating a space where audiences can discover new artists in an intimate live setting while giving musicians the opportunity to perform on one of the region’s leading cultural stages.
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Essex indie force 'Monumental' return with explosive new single “Eyes Wide Open” ahead of huge summer and debut EP

5/8/2026

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Essex four-piece Monumental continue their rapid rise with the release of their powerful new single “Eyes Wide Open”, arriving on Friday 8 May, as the band gear up for a massive summer of festivals, headline shows and the release of their debut EP later this year.
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Fast becoming one of the most exciting young names emerging from the UK guitar scene, Monumental are building serious momentum thanks to their explosive live performances, sharp songwriting and unmistakable blend of indie, punk, mod and Britpop influences.
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Any Given Sin channel betrayal on 'Lifeline'

5/7/2026

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Any Given Sin return with their new single "Lifeline," the first track from their new studio album coming later in 2026.  The band shares, “Lifeline is a song about betrayal; and the sometimes hopeless feeling that’s associated with that. And how in most cases forgiveness is the only real way to peace. We feel this track is highly relatable to most of the inhabitants of this planet, and no doubt many other worlds as well.”
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Yard Act announce new album &  UK Tour

5/7/2026

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Yard Act are pleased to share details of their third studio album, “You’re Gonna Need A Little Music”. The record is released on 17th July via Island Records.
 
To coincide with the announcement, the band have shared the first new music to be lifted from the record. Redeemer is streaming now, and video is here
 
The album was recorded between the band’s hometown of Leeds and in Los Angeles with producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails, Beck, St Vincent). 
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The Enemy announce special homecoming show

5/5/2026

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As they prepared to headline Coventry City’s WE ARE BACK: LIVE promotion party yesterday in War Memorial Park in front of 50,000 fans, local heroes The Enemy now announce a big celebration of their own. They will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their Platinum-certified #1 debut ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’ by headlining a special homecoming show at the indoor arena at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, March 20th 2027.

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NDIDI O Bridges Continents and Cultures on Poignant New Album ‘It’s About Time’

5/3/2026

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Three-time Canadian Blues Music Award 2026 nominee Ndidi O has marked a real creative turning point with her latest record, 'It's About Time', an album that is firmly rooted in the Irish landscape and global resistance. Ndidi O is an artist whose own life has seen her spread her wings far and wide. From early roots in British Columbia to the open-mic scenes of New York and the blues hubs of Toronto, Ndidi O's music has so many influences, and that variety makes for a gloriously textured and multi-layered body of work.

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Ridiculous Bitch - Engage

5/2/2026

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Punk-rock-glam band Ridiculous Bitch has spent recent months rocking the socks off of music fans on their tour of Japan and has not given the dust a chance to settle as they also just dropped one hell of an album, Die About It. The whole album is definitely one to check out, and in particular the single Engage.

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ERIK GRÖNWALL - NEW SINGLE “PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE” OUT NOW

5/1/2026

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Following the strong reception of his recent singles “Bad Bones” and “Born To Break”, Swedish rock vocalist Erik Grönwall now releases the third single from his upcoming solo album Bad Bones -  the powerful and deeply personal “Praying For A Miracle.”
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Tori Amos Releases Ambitious New Album: In Times of Dragons

5/1/2026

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London, UK. May 1, 2026 - Tori Amos today releases her new studio album In Times of Dragons via Universal/Fontana. The 12 million-selling singer songwriter’s 18th album presents an ambitious allegorical story about power, resistance and transformation in an era defined by political upheaval.
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MAKES MY BLOOD DANCE - 'Lately (feat. MACY GRAY)' : new single by electro-goth/pop-metal act covers and features US soul star | out 1st May 2026 (Metropolis Records) with debut album out in June

5/1/2026

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Makes My Blood Dance (MMBD) are an exciting hybrid of electro-goth, pop-metal and electronic dance music who have already turned heads with their electrifying live performances and several singles that have been promoted with cinematic videos.
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DODGY MARK RELEASE OF “HELLO BEAUTIFUL” TODAY AS SPRING TOUR ROLLS ON

5/1/2026

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Today, Britpop legends Dodgy release their brand-new album and continue their spring tour, which sees the band perform at a host of much-loved independent venues across the UK.
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The band, renowned for their warm melodic and uplifting music, made the announcement following the success of new singles “It’s Not The End”, and comeback single “Hello Beautiful” - which delivered the band’s first Top 40 chart appearance in over a decade.

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Seb Lowe's UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week

5/1/2026

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Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run. Stepping up to bigger venues, the tour includes his biggest headline shows to date in cities including Manchester (Albert Hall) and London (HERE at Outernet). 

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The View announce Glasgow 20 Year anniversary shows

4/29/2026

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The View will commemorate twenty years since the release of their breakthrough debut album with the confirmation of two special ‘Hats Off To The Buskers’ 20th anniversary shows. The band will play two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on April 8th and 9th, 2027.

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Fozzy - New Single “I Know Evil” - Out Now!

4/29/2026

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Powerhouse rockers FOZZY release another banger just in time for their upcoming Spring 2026 Twisted Faith Tour. “I Know Evil” takes listeners on a ride of heavy riffs and melodic power ballads giving fans a preview of the energy that will be brought to the upcoming shows.  

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