New Album Releases

Out today - Friday 13th Feb 2026

New albums releases for this week. 17 in total all out today.

By Hannah Alcock on 13/02/2026

OOB Records Interview

Netherlands based Independent label celebrates a milestone anniversary

Out Of The Box records is a record company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. They are celebrating 10 years in business. We spoke to founder Kat Keller who was able to give us the lowdown.

By Matthew Murray on 11/02/2026

The Cheap Thrills - Night & Day, Manchester — 22 Jan 2026

Three Liverpool Indie Acts Light Up a Packed Night in the Northern Quarter

The night belonged to three emerging Liverpool bands, bringing a bit of Merseyside energy across the M62. The Kowloons, Permanent Joy and The Cheap Thrills. Hosted by BBC's Chris Hawkins, the evening moved from synth-soaked intensity to guitar-pop singalongs, proving just how strong the Liverpool scene is right now.

By Beth Shubart on 10/02/2026

XL Poncho – Lions Den Manchester – 11 Feb 26

Manchester Indie Sparks

Lions Den on Manchesters Deansgate on a wet Wednesday night was surprisingly packed. Cheap entry helps. Drink deals too. Three bands on the bill, courtesy of MMU Indie Society. Innafield, XL Poncho, and Et Al.

By Ben Avery on 12/02/2026

The Molotovs - Jacaranda Baltic - Liverpool - 5th Feb 2026

Album Launch Show

The show is one of a series of small venue gigs happening over the week of the release of the Molotovs debut album ‘ Wasted on Youth’. The album has found itself in a race for the UK Album chart number 1 spot. Currently it is neck and neck with Lily Allen’s West End Girl, which has just had a boost due to its Vinyl release this week. We will find out who won at about 7pm UK time today (Friday 6th Feb 2026).

By Matthew Murray on 06/02/2026

The DSM lV @ Future Yard 31st Jan 26

Independent Venue Week All Dayer

The DSM IV at Future Yard Birkenhead, right next to the entrance to the Mersey tunnel, across the river from Liverpool. It is the last day of January and those who've made it this far decided that it’s near enough and time to let your hair down again and hit the bar. The ‘All Dayer’ show, part of ‘Independent Venue Week’ was put on by Future Yard. Bands were on from around 4pm up until curfew at about 11.

By Matthew Murray on 05/02/2026

Top 100 Albums 30th Jan 2026

Latest UK Album charts

6 new entries this week. ‘How Did I Get Here?’ By Louis Tomlinson, ‘Megadeth’ by Megadeth and ‘INDI’ by Callum Beattie. Also ‘Hyperlove’ by everyone's favorite Beiruti - MIKA. ‘Not Like Everybody Else’ is a covers album by The Damned, recorded in honour of their guitarist who died last year. There’s also new music from Poppy with ‘Empty Hands’.

By Ben Avery on 03/02/2026

The Demise Of Planet X

Sleaford Mods

Nottinghams finest elecro-punks. Back with more off kilter lyrics and head nodding grooves. We review their new album here.

Released: 16/01/2026

Review by Ben Avery on 27/01/2026

New Album Releases

Out today - Friday 13th Feb 2026

New albums releases for this week. 17 in total all out today.

By Hannah Alcock on 13/02/2026

OOB Records Interview

Netherlands based Independent label celebrates a milestone anniversary

Out Of The Box records is a record company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. They are celebrating 10 years in business. We spoke to founder Kat Keller who was able to give us the lowdown.

By Matthew Murray on 11/02/2026

Charts 06 feb 2026

Best selling Albums this week

We’re disappointed that The Molotovs didn’t make it to number one this week with their debut album ‘Wasted on Youth’. It landed at a respectable number 3 though in the end. Lily Allen is back up to number 2 with West End Girl. Olivia Dean is back in pole position at number 1 following her award at the Grammys for best new artist.

By Ben Avery on 09/02/2026

Top 100 Albums 30th Jan 2026

Latest UK Album charts

6 new entries this week. ‘How Did I Get Here?’ By Louis Tomlinson, ‘Megadeth’ by Megadeth and ‘INDI’ by Callum Beattie. Also ‘Hyperlove’ by everyone's favorite Beiruti - MIKA. ‘Not Like Everybody Else’ is a covers album by The Damned, recorded in honour of their guitarist who died last year. There’s also new music from Poppy with ‘Empty Hands’.

By Ben Avery on 03/02/2026

XL Poncho – Lions Den Manchester – 11 Feb 26

Manchester Indie Sparks

Lions Den on Manchesters Deansgate on a wet Wednesday night was surprisingly packed. Cheap entry helps. Drink deals too. Three bands on the bill, courtesy of MMU Indie Society. Innafield, XL Poncho, and Et Al.

By Ben Avery on 12/02/2026

The Cheap Thrills - Night & Day, Manchester — 22 Jan 2026

Three Liverpool Indie Acts Light Up a Packed Night in the Northern Quarter

The night belonged to three emerging Liverpool bands, bringing a bit of Merseyside energy across the M62. The Kowloons, Permanent Joy and The Cheap Thrills. Hosted by BBC's Chris Hawkins, the evening moved from synth-soaked intensity to guitar-pop singalongs, proving just how strong the Liverpool scene is right now.

By Beth Shubart on 10/02/2026

The Molotovs - Jacaranda Baltic - Liverpool - 5th Feb 2026

Album Launch Show

The show is one of a series of small venue gigs happening over the week of the release of the Molotovs debut album ‘ Wasted on Youth’. The album has found itself in a race for the UK Album chart number 1 spot. Currently it is neck and neck with Lily Allen’s West End Girl, which has just had a boost due to its Vinyl release this week. We will find out who won at about 7pm UK time today (Friday 6th Feb 2026).

By Matthew Murray on 06/02/2026

The DSM lV @ Future Yard 31st Jan 26

Independent Venue Week All Dayer

The DSM IV at Future Yard Birkenhead, right next to the entrance to the Mersey tunnel, across the river from Liverpool. It is the last day of January and those who've made it this far decided that it’s near enough and time to let your hair down again and hit the bar. The ‘All Dayer’ show, part of ‘Independent Venue Week’ was put on by Future Yard. Bands were on from around 4pm up until curfew at about 11.

By Matthew Murray on 05/02/2026