Holly Head – The Abbey, Manchester - 3 July 2026

Building danceable agit-funk from the ground up

Manchester's sweltering evening kept most of the crowd anchored in The Abbey's beer garden until the very last minute. Then, almost on cue, they flooded into the venue just as Holly Head plugged in. Within moments, the room was packed to the walls. If it wasn't sold out, it certainly felt like it.

By Ben Avery on 08/07/2026

Liverpool based Sisters share haunting new 'Creatures' video and announce debut UK tour

Patti Smith meets Television meets Kate Bush meets Spiritualized

Liverpool-based five-piece Sisters are moving fast. Fresh from the release of their debut EP, the band have unveiled striking new visuals for the slow-burning, emotionally charged Creatures, while announcing their first full UK headline tour this summer.

By Amanda Holborn on 08/07/2026

Forthcoming Album Release Dates 2026

Some of the new music we have got to look forward to

Some of the highlights of the planned album releases for the next few months. These include albums from Ariana Grande, Gracie Abrams, The Rolling stones, Tricky, Yard Act, The Temper Trap + loads and loads more ......

By Abby Clair on 08/07/2026

Bonfire

The Shires

Fresh from a landmark summer and armed with a renewed sense of purpose, The Shires return with Bonfire, a confident sixth album that proves Britain's country pioneers still have plenty left to say.

Released: 03/07/2026

Review by Isaac Bradley on 08/07/2026

Ned Collette - Mixed Light album Announcement

New single - Curious Thing - Out Now

Berlin-via-Melbourne songwriter Ned Collette has announced his eighth solo album, Mixed Light, arriving via it Records/Feeding Tube. Restlessly shifting between folk, experimental rock, psychedelic pop and free-form improvisation, it's another left-turn from an artist who's spent more than two decades refusing to settle into one sound.

By Hannah Alcock on 07/07/2026

Jay-Z announces one off UK show in September 2026

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host the rap icon's only UK show of the year.

Jay-Z has announced his only UK show of 2026, with the rap icon set to headline London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of his newly unveiled Jay-Z30 celebrations.

By Beth Shubart on 07/07/2026

xperiment

Ken Carson

Ken Carson doubles down on the sound that made him a rage rap heavyweight, but xperiment rarely lives up to its ambitious title.

Released: 03/07/2026

Review by Ben Avery on 07/07/2026

Role Model Hermit

mary in the junkyard

Few debut albums feel this fully formed. Mary in the Junkyard arrive with a haunting, richly atmospheric record that rewards patience with every listen.

Released: 03/07/2026

Review by Amanda Holborn on 06/07/2026