The track carries the kind of dark, urgent tone Massive Attack have long made their trademark. Framed as a response to social and political disorder, it continues the band’s history of pairing music with pointed visual and political commentary. The release is accompanied by a music video featuring imagery assembled by Massive Attack, underlining the group’s long-standing interest in using art to sharpen the message around their work.

The collaboration with Tom Waits gives the single added weight. Waits’s involvement is notable as it marks his first original recording in years, while for Massive Attack it represents a rare new release after a relatively quiet period. The pairing also plays to the strengths of both artists: Waits’s distinctive voice and songwriting style sit alongside Massive Attack’s brooding, atmospheric production, creating a release that feels both unexpected and fitting.

The single is being issued digitally and will also appear on 12-inch vinyl, with an exclusive B-side titled “The Fly.” Massive Attack have also said the physical release is being handled with an eco-conscious pressing and packaging process, a detail that fits with the group’s long-standing awareness of the wider issues surrounding their work.

Del Naja’s arrest has added another layer of political attention around the band. He was detained on 11 April 2026 during a protest connected to Palestine Action, with police saying he was arrested on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation. BBC News reported that more than 200 people were arrested at the demonstration in Trafalgar Square, where protesters were opposing the government’s ban on the group.

Massive Attack have often been linked with activism and public political statements, so the arrest sits within a broader pattern rather than standing apart from it. In that sense, the week’s events have reinforced the extent to which the band’s music and politics continue to intersect. ‘Boots on the Ground’ goes beyond a comeback single, arriving as part of a moment that brings together new music, collaboration and protest in the same frame.

Unreleased and without a date confirmed, the album is expected to release in as little as three months – though it seems the singer is keen to share her new sound with her fans in the mean time.

The singer announced the upcoming release of ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’ via Instagram on February 7th, and that whilst she understands the heavy demand for the album, she wanted fans to “enjoy the single first”.

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In another recent video, she talks about her getting to have a “minute to [herself] and to just enjoy one of the songs being out”, alongside a spiritual appreciation for the song’s release being on a solar eclipse and the Chinese new year of the fire horse, a clear indicator of the singer’s resonance with the album being a new beginning.

“I got a beautiful video of the solar eclipse and I started my morning with the most fiery pink and red sky, so I’m hoping to bring that energy into today, into tomorrow.”

The single released on February 17th with a self-recorded music video debuting yesterday. Written with help of her husband, sister, and brother in law, the track is a beautifully haunting fusion of Southern gothic country. The accompanying music video shows the stereotypically beautiful and romanticised “sad-girl” image of Lana through a darker, even ghostly lens – certainly alluding to a new arc in the singer’s musical aesthetic. Faithful collaborator Jack Antonoff assisted in producing this new sound, and helped to find what Lana described as “that magical chord”.

In interview with W, Lana explains the many changes made to the album since its announcement in 2024, including a name change from ‘Lasso’ then further as ‘The Right Person Will Stay’, until finally ‘Stove’ came about in August 2025. ‘Stove‘ will be the singer’s 10th studio album, and will undoubtedly endure worldwide success as did her several previous award-winning albums like ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell‘ and ‘Born to Die‘.

In the almost two years since its announcement, the album has undergone several changes and edits, including additional tracks which have contributed to its delay in release. 

Now, with new and exciting glimpses of Lana’s new era being steadily released, it seems fans can finally start to get excited about the singer’s 10th studio album.

“Stove, coming soon.” 

Both the single and music video are out now and are available on streaming platforms. 

Matt Helders has yet to bloom as a solo musician, not that that’s to be frowned upon, when you play the drums in potentially one of Britain’s most loved bands ever.

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In 2008 he released a DJ mix album titled ‘Late Night Tales’, though it’s a creative plethora of talent, it never quite took off, which probably wasn’t the intention given the pure, passionate musician that he is. 

Teasers for a solo release can be dated back to at least 2018. In a grounded interview, Helders confirmed a project of his own was in an embryonic stage, but explained that it was his desire to make a large scope of content before rushing into releasing any of it.

He said: “I don’t want to do it too soon and then regret it, like ‘Oh, I shouldn’t have made that kind of record’. You know what I mean? I want to make a lot of music and then like, ‘Oh, that’s the thing I like about this’.”

There is also the looming conversation of what’s not quite nepotism, but a foot up so to speak, being the drummer for ‘The Monkeys’. The irony of this is that they worked their way up from The grapes pub in Sheffield to headlining Glastonbury on multiple occasions and selling out stadiums with ease.

Despite this he touched on the subject: “I don’t want to do it too soon and then regret it, like ‘Oh, I shouldn’t have made that kind of record’. You know what I mean? I want to make a lot of music and then like, ‘Oh, that’s the thing I like about this’.”

Fast forward to 2025, the year of the reunion, where in any case it seemed destined that the Arctic Monkeys would deliver us news on a tour before the year closed out. But no, not yet anyway, fans of the band will be more than welcoming to this news, despite the track sounding fairly distant from anything Alex Turner would concoct.

The track ‘WeHo yet?’ would be less out of place coming from Daft Punk, as opposed to an indie band from the midlands. The song is an unclouded representation of the diverse talent Matt Helders boasts. The textures are more electronic and synth based, it’s a teleportation to the 80s, a feel good journey through time.

Notably the only account that is followed by the ‘Terrific’ instagram account is Arctic monkeys touring member Tyler Parkford, who was also a part of ‘Mini Musicians.’

We will be getting more music from Helders, that’s definite, but when will it be released, in a fashion true to himself, remains a mystery.

Stream ‘WeHo Yet?’ here.

Jack Wilson said “I know it’s a cliche, but this really is our best work ever. We put everything into this record, but actively decided not to stray too far from the path of ‘Here’s What You Could Have Won’, as we felt there was still more ground to be covered and honed on that vibe. Lyrically and musically, it’s more concise, meaningful and deliberate, which ties everything together really well; it feels like a collection of songs from the same family.”

To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Kid Kapichi has also released their latest single “Tamagotchi”, a track that pays homage to the ’90s. The song captures the essence of the era, with its nostalgic sound and catchy melodies. Accompanying the single is a captivating music video that further enhances the ’90s vibes.

The band’s most recent song was described by frontman Jack Wilson, he said, “Tamagotchi’ is a song about turning 30 and feeling for the first time like your life is running away from you. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself being more nostalgic about the past and the ‘good times’. This song is a homage to those times and fond memories whilst stubbornly clawing onto them.”

Jack added, “Tamagotchi’ is probably one of the most fun videos we’ve ever shot, videos like these write themselves, when the imagery of the lyrics is so strong, so we didn’t mess about. We tried our best to replicate those feelings and memories we had when growing up.”

In addition to the album announcement and single release, Kid Kapichi has also confirmed an upcoming headline tour, much to the excitement of their fans. This tour will give audiences the opportunity to experience the band’s electrifying live performances and witness the new album’s songs come to life on stage. The band took to social media and said, “UK! Pre-sale for our tour starts tomorrow. Pre-order any format of ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ from our store to get access from 10am tomorrow morning!!”

The band added, “Speaking about that, the band added: “We are and always have been a live band. It’s exciting to release new singles, new albums and new videos, but for us, it’s always a way to just get out there and play bigger and better shows. That’s why we started playing music and it’s why we continue to do so. To be announcing our biggest headline tour of our careers to date is amazing. Playing venues like Kentish Town Forum has always been an ambition, and the fact we have the incredible fanbase that we do to make all this possible is a dream come true.”

With their unique sound and captivating energy, Kid Kapichi continues to solidify their place in the music industry. Their upcoming album promises to be a thrilling and dynamic collection of songs that showcase the band’s growth and evolution.

You can buy tickets for the shows here and you can check out the full list of dates below:

28/03/2024 – Concorde 2 – Brighton
29/03 – Concorde 2 – Brighton
30/03 – SWX – Bristol
01/04 O2 Academy – Oxford
02/04 – The Waterfront – Norwich
04/04 – Newcastle University – Newcastle
05/04 – The Garage – Glasgow
06/04 – New Century Hall – Manchester
08/04 – Leeds Metropolitan University – Leeds
09/04 – Foundry – Sheffield
10/04 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
12/04 – Kentish Town Foru – London

In a recent interview with plus44uk, they described their musical style as “Bringing back that throwback 90’s R&B, with a modern day twist.”

Since dropping their EP on the 1^st June 2023 Is It A Crime, they have found themselves headlining their own gig in London.

It will feature tracks from the EP such as “Is It a Crime” and “Committed.” They have come a long way from the 90’s R&B cover tracks they performed in a London car park; however, the traction has built from there, where they became one of the 6^th most watched videos on TikTok, with over 1 billion views!

New Musical Express aka NME have said this about the boy band “No Guidnce have the potential to become British R&B icons.”

The four members of the band Ebubé aged 20, Zeekay and Kaci, who are both 19 and Josh who is 22, are taking to the stage in the UK for the first time to headline at the Lower Third in London. The event will show case their unique modern twist to 90’s R&B as described by the band themselves.

The London venue is the perfect host for the young boy band to showcase their talents and perform their first headline act. The venue boasts on their site “We are a community celebrating creativity in all its forms. In a musically focused way.”

This seemingly novice venue moves from a cocktail bar, down into an underground venue with a staged area that can hold up to 230 people! This will be where the band is set to play their headliner of 2023.

The band dropped their new single called” Yeah, Yeah” on August 31st. Fans took to Instagram with their opinions of the new single to say “On repeat already.” And “They keep dropping banger after banger.”

No Guidnce are yet to confirm if this new single will be included in their headline show or not, or if fans will hear new material during their gig at the Lower Third in London.

The headline performance will take place on the 18^th September 2023 .

A recent post on No Guidnce Instagram feed said “London Family!!!! You guys sold out our first ever headline show in 2 minutes, we can’t wait to see you there!!”  No Guidnce are yet to comment on whether more tickets will go on for sale for their headline debut.

Tour dates

18/09/2023 – Lower Third – London

Originally released in 2013, The Bones Of What You Believe boasts much of the Glasgow trio’s most beloved work, including their signature song “The Mother We Share”. In an Instagram post, the group reflected on their early days: 

“It feels quite strange that Bones is almost a decade old – in some ways, it’s like it just happened, but also like that era was a lifetime ago. Thank you to all the people who gave that album a special place in their heart, and still show us so much kindness today.”

The announcement of the special edition is accompanied by the release of “Manhattan,” one of the four album outtakes due to feature on the reissue. Check out the song below:

In another Instagram post, Chvrches revealed that “Manhattan” was “one of the first tracks the three of [them] worked on together”, adding that the song “instantly resonated, highlighting traits that became the signature sound throughout the debut album.” 

Band member Iain Cook elaborated: 

“It was the first time we messed around with sampling and chopping up our vocals which would go on to become one of the hallmarks of the band’s sound. Lyrically, we were playing around with pretty abstract apocalyptic imagery—in this case the Manhattan Project. This was right around the time we asked Lauren to come into the studio to try out some additional vocals.”

Cook and Doherty, who had been members of the Glasgow alternative rock band Aereogramme until their departure in 2007, reconnected four years later to work on a new synth-orientated project. After proposing Blue Sky Archives drummer/singer Lauren Mayberry record vocals with them, the duo played their soon-to-be frontwoman a handful of demos including “Manhattan”, and Chvrches was born. 

Following the immediate online success of their debut song “Lies”, the trio quickly began gaining popularity through word-of-mouth. Although initially only intended as a studio project, growing expectations from fans saw the band take to the stage as a live act. Within a year they had released “The Mother We Share” and signed a record deal with Glassnote Records. The Bones Of What You Believe followed in 2013, shooting Chvrches into the mainstream, where they have enjoyed consistent success ever since.

Listen to “The Mother We Share” below:

In 2023, Mayberry revealed plans to tour as a solo artist, but reassured fans that, while Chvrches will be going on hiatus, the trio isn’t done forever: “We are all confident that the Chvrches story has many more pages yet to be written.” 

The singer is set to release her debut single next month and tours the UK in October.

See below for dates:

05/10/2023 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow
06/10 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
08/10 – Academy 2 – Manchester
09/10 – Koko – London

Get tickets here.

Pre-order The Bones Of What You Believe 10 here.

The Ghosts Again (Remixes) collection includes remixes from Luke Slater, Matthew Herbert and Chris Liebling, amongst others.

Memento Mori is the first album Depeche Mode have released since the tragic passing of their bandmate, Andy Fletcher in 2022. Following the loss of their friend, founding member and synth player, frontman Dave Gahan and guitarist/keyboardist Martin Gore have channeled the emotions of such an event into a powerful and reflective album.

“Ghosts Again” focuses on themes of partings and loss, with the remixes offering different interpretations of the moving track.

Amongst the remixes is a strings-only version of the track, contributed by Davide Rossi. Rossi also recorded strings for the Memento Mori album, and said, “I wanted to do this [remix] as a tribute to my love for the band. I am so thrilled that they decided to keep it and release it.”

Chris Liebling, who teamed up with Luke Slater for another remix of “Ghosts Again” commented, “I have been a big fan of Depeche Mode for so many years. They have influenced the way that I think about music and DJ. I’m extremely grateful that I could not only do another remix, but that I also got to do it with one of the biggest legends in techno world [Luke Slater].”

Luke Slater shared his thoughts on collaborating with Depeche Mode too, saying, “When I was a kid I was buying Depeche Mode 7-inches, the early ones. I remember that well…What I love about Depeche Mode is that over the years they have just formed a world of themselves…They’ve kind of covered this timeless zone and I think that’s really special.”

Slater’s comment on Depeche Mode’s own world being formed became even more true following the passing of Andy Fletcher, with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore needing to re-establish their relationship to one another and their work dynamic as a duo.

Gahan shared, “Martin described it as two long-lost brothers meeting for the first time and having to have a real conversation. It was about getting to know each other in a different way. Not that we don’t know each other well, but in terms of having a close friendship? That’s never really been the deal between Martin and I.”

Gore explained, “Me and Dave never had any big issues or problems with each other, but we tended to be kind of distant. With there only being two of us left, that has led us to be closer and to talk more.”

These themes are very evident in this track, with collaborator Matthew Herbert saying, “I quite liked the idea of ‘We’ll be ghosts again’…everyone vanished from the dancefloor. The idea of the temporary community that’s being built.”

The track listing for Ghosts Again (Remixes) is below:

1. Ghosts Again Massano Remix
2. ‘Ghosts Again Chris Liebing vs Luke Slater Remix
3. ‘Ghosts Again Miss Grit Remix
4. ‘Ghosts Again Rival Consoles Remix
5. ‘Ghosts Again Matthew Herbert’s Feelings Remix
6. ‘Ghosts Again Davide Rossi Strings Remix
7. ‘Ghosts Again Bergsonist’s Shadow Mix
8. ‘Ghosts Again Nik Colk Void Remix

Watch the music video for “punkt” below:

The London based band, consisting of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton, have hitherto had their promising beginnings in the UK music scene shrouded in obscurity, employing a minimal social media presence and a general sense of not wanting to be recognised.

What we do know about the intriguing trio is this: they get their name from popular Soho bar/cafe Bar Italia (a spot which also inspired the same name for a Pulp track back in 1995), and they are connected to Dean Blunt, musician and record producer, and have previously released two EPs under Blunt’s label World Music (Quarrel in 2020 and Bedhead in 2022). These initial recordings are hugely experimental in nature, incorporating indie rock with shoegaze in a highly lo-fi approach.

This March saw them being signed to Matador Records, and with their first feature length album brings the hope of a knowability that fans of the group have been craving. The two releases from the LP thus far, “Nurse!” and “punkt”, seem to suggest a drift away from the band’s lo-fi, shoegaze roots; employed in both tracks instead is a hypnotic bassline that is accompanied by a driving and constant effort by both rhythm and lead guitars, leading to a sort of indie post-punk feel. In “Nurse!”, however, a noise-rock element is retained, featuring heavy, distorted guitar sounds with each third verse.

Watch the music video for “Nurse!” below:

Interestingly enough both tracks also feature each member of the band having vocals. “Nurse!” sees each member have two verses each, taking a verse at a time in order and then repeating, all the while having different instrumentation dictating a different mood with each verse, while “punkt” contains a single verse each from each band member, starting with Fenton and finishing with Cristante.

It is distinctly clear to see, then, why there is such an air of excitement around this group. There is a definite sense of the band coming into their own and arriving at their creative peak with this forthcoming release, and I for one cannot wait to taste it.

Find the tracklist for Tracey Denim below:

1. “guard”
2. “Nurse!”
3. “punkt”
4. “my kiss era”
5. “F.O.B”
6. “Missus Morality”
7. yes i have eaten so many lemons yes i am so bitte”
8. “changer”
9. “Horsey Girl Rider”
10. “NOCD”
11. “best in show”
12. “Clark”
13. “harpee”
14. “Friends”
15. “maddington”

Pre-order Tracey Denim now here.

This is the third single taken from their newest album, Cuts & Bruises, released in February 2023. The album reached No.2 on the UK Albums Chart and No.1 on the Irish Albums Chart.

Speaking to NME about the inspiration behind the track, the band said, “Whilst on tour in America last year we were listening to a lot of music by some of the great American writers such as Bob Dylan, The Band, Bruce Springsteen etc. Listening to these artists while travelling on big open highways resonated with us and helped shape this song into making us sound more like a live band than we had before.”

Inhaler have reached new heights this year, supporting Arctic Monkeys on tour. Frontman Eli Hewson shared his thoughts with NME, saying, “It’s hard to not feel like a child when you’re around them.”

He continued, “It still isn’t really resonating that we’re doing it. But they’re the most lovely and welcoming guys, so we’ve just got to try and be the best band we can.”

Speaking on the band’s touring plans of their own, Hewson said, “It’s going to be a better show. It’s not just five lads on stage chancing their arm anymore; we actually have to step up and make it a real thing.”

Inhaler also spoke on their struggles around making their new album and found reassurance in watching Peter Jackson’s Get Back Beatles documentary.

Drummer Ryan McMahon said, “You’re watching the greatest band of all time and go through their own problems and their own struggles. You think, ‘That’s a perfect record – how could there be anything wrong with it?’, and then you see what their relationship was like. It gave us a sense that, though we were at loggerheads sometimes, we were all working on something that felt good and felt right.”

The band’s fanbase is certain to widen even further this year, as they are set to support Harry Styles on the UK and European legs of ‘Love On Tour.‘

Inhaler are also about to embark on their own European and UK tour, with tickets available to purchase here.

19/05/2023 – 02 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester

20/05/2023 – Electric Ballroom – London

05/06/2023 – 02 Academy 2 Liverpool – Liverpool

06/06/2023 – The Leadmill – Sheffield

07/06/2023 – Pryzm – Kingston

09/06/2023 – St. James Park – Newcastle Upon Tyne

10/06/2023 – Slane Castle – Slane

15/06/2023 – Monroes – Galway

Stream Inhaler’s critically acclaimed album Cuts & Bruises here.

The news comes sweetly after their release, the first since The Darkness That You Fear in 2021, of “No Reason”. Released on the 17th March, they allure us into their unmistakable energy once again. The song clatters with it’s snare and carries you into a twisted pool of melodic intricacies but doesn’t fail to maintain you stable with the ir renowned chemical bass sound. It hasn’t failed to trigger spectators in their latest live shows.

This song comes as preparation for an upcoming album release they are more than ready to drop on us. “It embraces new avenues of discovery and nods to the wider world, while having the feel of a victory lap and retrospective,” mentioned NME in a review of the record. The soon to be released album will be coming as a follow up from their 2019 release of No Geography.

The single has come visually accompanied by a production made by Smith & Lyall. A duo production company who have worked closely with The Chemical Brothers over the years, creating extraordinary and mind blowing creative pieces for the electronic couple.

Their upcoming UK tour is set to kick off on the Thursday, 26th October in Glasgow at the well known OVO Hydro. The journey continues on a short and sweet episode around the country. The following day on the Friday, 27th October, they will be performing at the AO Arena in Manchester. The next gigs will be held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on the Saturday 28th October, at the 3Arena in Dublin on the 1st of November, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on the Friday, 3rd November and will host the grand finale at the O2 Arena in London on the 4th November.

Their summer tour commences this April and will be running through until beginnings of September where they will be visiting a variety of lands including the US, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, Italy, Romania, Poland, France, Wales, Scotland and England. Let’s hope the break they have given themselves between September and October is enough to regaine energies for another bomb finale week of shows around english territory.

Tickets for their UK tour go live on the 31st March and fans can access pre-sale tickets on the 29th March.

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UK Tour Dates:

26/10/2023 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow
27/10 – AO Arena – Manchester
28/10 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
01/11 – 3Arena – Dublin
03/11 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
04/11 – O2 – London