What’s Happening: Your Music Roundup
It’s been an incredibly busy month in music so far, with legendary icons returning to their roots and exciting new voices shaking up the scene. Here is the latest from the world of Music News Monthly this week.
Suede are celebrating a major milestone, announcing a 30th-anniversary reissue of their essential third album, Coming Up, arriving September 25th. Featuring remastered audio and a wealth of bonus material, it’s a perfect time to revisit a record that redefined 90s pop. To celebrate, the band has also shared a rare 1996 live recording of "Beautiful Ones." Looking ahead, Suede will hit the road this autumn for a massive co-headline UK arena tour with Manic Street Preachers.
In the metal world, Anthrax have roared back with "The Edge of Perfection," a seven-minute masterclass that proves the band is firing on all cylinders. Following May’s "It’s For The Kids," this latest track showcases tight musicianship and Joey Belladonna’s enduring vocal power.
Snow Patrol are also in a celebratory mood, marking the 20th anniversary of Eyes Open with a special run of intimate out-store dates in Dundee, Liverpool, and Kingston later this month. They’ve also treated fans to a live video for their new collaboration with Kylie Minogue, "THESE ALARMS," filmed during their massive Crystal Palace Park show.
In the metal world, Anthrax have roared back with "The Edge of Perfection," a seven-minute masterclass that proves the band is firing on all cylinders. Following May’s "It’s For The Kids," this latest track showcases tight musicianship and Joey Belladonna’s enduring vocal power.
Snow Patrol are also in a celebratory mood, marking the 20th anniversary of Eyes Open with a special run of intimate out-store dates in Dundee, Liverpool, and Kingston later this month. They’ve also treated fans to a live video for their new collaboration with Kylie Minogue, "THESE ALARMS," filmed during their massive Crystal Palace Park show.
Anthrax - Photo: David Weddle
The charts are seeing some major activity, with Gracie Abrams celebrating her first UK #1 with the arrival of her third studio album, Daughter From Hell. Produced alongside Aaron Dessner, it’s already proving to be a career-defining moment.
Other artists are gearing up for big releases:
Other artists are gearing up for big releases:
- Yard Act are set to challenge expectations with You’re Gonna Need A Little Music, a record recorded between Leeds and LA that promises their most dynamic and cynical work yet.
- KEO will debut Put A Smile On For Me on September 25th, led by their sweeping new single "Pistol."
- MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW continue to define their genre-defying sound ahead of their August 7th record, Cannonball.
- CUSP have shared the emotive "Me and Lily in the Falling Rain," a taste of their debut album English Country arriving October 16th.
- Hector Gannet return with the brass-fueled "The Mother Tongue," a preview of their third album The Great Shakedown, due this October.
Yard Act - Photo: James Winstanley
There is plenty of movement on the airwaves, too. Brandon Flowers is back with "Paradise," a jaunty Americana anthem taken from his upcoming album THRASHER (August 21st). Carly Rae Jepsen has released the introspective "After All," a celebration of love and identity from her upcoming project Day and Night.
Meanwhile, Caity Baser has finally given an official release to fan-favourite "Flaunt It," and the Mystery Jets make an eccentric, groove-led return with "Flea Joint." FLETCHR FLETCHR also keeps the momentum going with their high-octane new track, "Streetlights."
Finally, Skunk Anansie have injected new life into their catalogue, releasing a gritty video for the "Blackhill" remix of "Meltdown." The track transforms the minimalist original into a club-ready anthem, serving as a reminder of the emotional power behind last year's The Painful Truth.
Meanwhile, Caity Baser has finally given an official release to fan-favourite "Flaunt It," and the Mystery Jets make an eccentric, groove-led return with "Flea Joint." FLETCHR FLETCHR also keeps the momentum going with their high-octane new track, "Streetlights."
Finally, Skunk Anansie have injected new life into their catalogue, releasing a gritty video for the "Blackhill" remix of "Meltdown." The track transforms the minimalist original into a club-ready anthem, serving as a reminder of the emotional power behind last year's The Painful Truth.
Caity Baser - Photo: James Robinson
We’re also thrilled to see the return of Gary Hector. The Trinidad and Tobago-based artist has unveiled his latest single, "I'm Gonna Sing It," a powerful anthem of self-acceptance. Fusing his signature gritty vocal delivery with genuine lived experience, Hector’s new music continues to transcend borders, offering an infectious, positive energy that remains as compelling as ever.
Be sure to keep checking back with Music News Monthly for all the latest updates, tour announcements, and deep dives into your favourite new records. Until next time, keep listening.