Along with the announcement on July 4, the group dropped a new single titled ‘You Say It’s Love’, giving fans a taster of what the upcoming album will hold. In a press release, they broke down the meaning of the new song: “Following the bruised introspection of ‘Save Your Words’, ‘You Say It’s Love’ sharpens the focus – no longer lost in aftermath, but standing face-to-face with the quiet duplicity of love spoken, not shown.

“This is not a song of heartbreak, but of exposure. It peels back the veneer of romantic performance, revealing the rot beneath sweet words left unproven. There is a simmering restraint here – a tension that asks, ‘What is love without truth?’ It’s a confrontation, not a collapse. The bitterness is measured, precise – ‘bleeding out the bitter heart of you’ doesn’t scream; it cuts. In that wound, the track finds its strength: the clarity that comes when illusions finally fall away.

“In the end, ‘You Say It’s Love’ doesn’t mourn what was lost – it questions whether it was ever there at all.”

A recent article from Already Heard detailed some of the storytelling behind ‘In The Hope This Finds You’, visually and conceptually. The release will centre around two characters: the anonymous figure (concealed beneath a red sheet) and the main protagonist. It’s said that the anonymous figure represents the “personification of deceit”, while the protagonist is embodied by two symbols: a blindfold and a crown. You can see some of this imagery manifest in their music video for ‘You Say It’s Love’, where both characters are present.

@lonesomebanduk Describe this in one word #metaltok #altmusic #posthardcore #bandsoftiktok ♬ Liar – Lonesome

It will be Lonesome’s first release through Easy Life Entertainment, and independent business that provides artist management, recording and PR services. Founded in 2020, their roster has included acts like Bury Tomorrow, SOTA and Bears In Trees, and has also delivered Top 40 albums for groups like Lower Than Atlantis and Tonight Alive.

You can find the full tracklist for the upcoming album below.

Lonesome – ‘In The Hope This Finds You’ Tracklist

1. Liar
2.  Save Your Words
3.  Can You Hear Me
4. When I Speak To You
5. You Say It’s Love
6. We Are Sleepless
7. And I Am Just Alone
8. For We Are Strangers Again
9. You’re Nothing
10. Just Like You Wrote To Me

The newly announced shows kick off on 24 May at the O2 Academy Birmingham, followed by stops at O2 Academy Glasgow on 27 May and O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 28 May. Tickets for the additional dates will go on sale here this Friday, 8 November at 10am GMT, with presale access available for fans who sign up via the band’s website. O2 customers will also receive priority access starting Wednesday, 6 November.

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The tour follows the success of Wunderhorse’s latest album, Midas, released this year, with which the band offered a crunchier, garage-inspired sound, departing from moodier grunge tones of their earlier work. The Alexandra Palace performance in London marks the culmination of Wunderhorse’s UK tour and will be their biggest headline show to date. Known for their grunge-inspired guitars and high-energy live shows, Wunderhorse has quickly become recognised for Slater’s intense, mumbled vocals recalling a Lou Reed-Mark Knopfler hybrid.

Midas, which reached the Top 10 in the UK album charts and met strong reviews. Hotpress called the album “a masterful effort from Wunderhorse, marking their transformation from indie upstarts to major rock contenders.” The review praises the band’s “fiercely detailed” and “grunge-infused” sound, describing the album as both “refined and ambitious”.

Frontman Jacob Slater has described their recording approach as “very imperfect, very live, very raw.” The record is their second, following the success of their debut album Cub in 2022, and has solidified their presence in the UK music scene, with notable media coverage and live appearances boosting their profile further.

In addition to their UK tour dates, Wunderhorse has seen a steady rise in popularity internationally. This year, the four-piece performed at the BBC Introducing stage at Reading Festival, drawing a record crowd of 7,000, and secured several high-profile support slots, including as an opener for Sam Fender’s arena tour. Their viral on-stage energy and performances have earned them a growing fanbase, particularly on social media, where videos of their shows often capture the attention of viewers across multiple generations of rock enthusiasts.

Wunderhorse’s recent tours have seen them play alongside fellow rock contemporaries Fontaines D.C., joining them for several European shows. This collaboration will continue in 2025 with Wunderhorse supporting Fontaines D.C. in Oceania, performing dates across Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The band has also gained traction in the United States, with a tour planned there for 2025 and a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert furthering their visibility abroad.

The track marks a slight departure from previous releases dubbed classic or glam rock, incorporating electronic and pop elements. Frontman Luke Spiller delivers chatty vocals over a sparse synth-filled rhythm section, while gritty guitars harken back to the band’s rock MO.

According to Spiller, Can’t Stop Talking represents a fresh and spontaneous approach to songwriting. Reflecting on the song’s conception, Spiller recalls the atmosphere in the studio: “It was very off the cuff, and everyone in the room was laughing a lot. Sometimes that’s a great sign. What’s the point in not enjoying the process?” This light-hearted yet meaningful philosophy seems to have played a key role in the crafting of the track.

Despite the playful nature of the song, Spiller emphasises the sincerity behind the lyrics. “I think that’s why we can get away with a song that is beautifully bizarre,” he explains. “It’s because I actually mean the lyrics, even if they do come across light-hearted. Believe me. I lived through that character in the song many times.”

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The Struts, formed in Derby in 2012, have long been known for their dynamic stage presence and electrifying performances. Their rise to fame began with their 2016 debut album, Everybody Wants, which featured the anthemic track Could Have Been Me. The song quickly achieved US certified-Platinum status and propelled the band onto the international stage. Since then, The Struts—comprised of Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies—have become a staple of modern rock, performing alongside legendary acts such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Guns N’ Roses.

Their discography, which includes the follow-up albums Young & Dangerous (2018) and Strange Days (2020), showcases the band’s ability to blend classic rock influences with contemporary flair. This combination has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal fan base, as well as a number one spot on Spotify’s Viral Top 50. Meanwhile, collaborations with major artists like Robbie Williams, Kesha, and Tom Morello have foreshadowed a versatility across genres now seen in the synthy ‘Can’t Stop Talking’.

‘Can’t Stop Talking‘ arrives as part of the band’s latest phase, following the release of their 2023 album, Pretty Vicious, under Big Machine Records. The album was met with praise, while their return to the main stage at Download Festival earlier this year marked a major milestone in their career.

Lynne, now 76, reflected on the choice of venue in a statement on Instagram: “My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014. It seems like the perfect place to do our final show.” That 2014 concert, part of BBC Radio 2’s Festival in a Day, marked the first performance under the moniker Jeff Lynne’s ELO and revitalised the band’s touring career. It was also their first live performance in 28 years.

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The upcoming Hyde Park concert will follow the band’s ongoing “Over and Out” farewell tour across North America, which began in August and is set to conclude at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on 25 October. The tour was named before the death of ELO’s co-founder and long-time keyboardist Richard Tandy, who passed away in May this year at the age of 76. Lynne paid tribute to Tandy, calling him a “remarkable musician” and “dear friend.”

Tandy had been an integral part of ELO since its inception in 1970, when the group emerged from the Birmingham music scene. Known for blending rock with classical music, the band dominated the charts in the 1970s and early 1980s with hits like “Mr. Blue Sky”, “Evil Woman”, and “Don’t Bring Me Down”. Their distinctive sound, characterised by symphonic strings and lush arrangements, became a defining feature of the era’s popular music.

After disbanding in 1986, Lynne shifted his focus to production, working with notable artists including George Harrison and Tom Petty. However, ELO’s legacy continued in various forms, most notably through the contentious ELO Part II, led by original drummer Bev Bevan. This incarnation of the group toured without Lynne’s involvement, which created a lasting rift between the two.

It was not until the release of Zoom in 2001 that Lynne resumed his role at the helm of ELO, though an accompanying tour was ultimately cancelled. A true reunion did not materialise until 2014 with the aforementioned Hyde Park performance, followed by the release of Alone in the Universe in 2015 and a high-profile slot at Glastonbury in 2016.

The Hyde Park show in 2024 will not only serve as a capstone to the band’s remarkable 50-year career but also marks the closure of a chapter in British rock history. Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, expressed his excitement about hosting the gig, saying: “Jeff Lynne’s ELO are loved the world over. The live shows are nothing short of extraordinary and a testament to the incredible catalogue of hits we’ve enjoyed for over 50 years.”

The song, inspired by a rainy excursion to William Wordsworth’s grave in the picturesque Lake District, encapsulates Dickinson’s signature style. With a towering guitar riff, dramatic keyboards, and Dickinson’s commanding vocals, ‘Rain On The Graves’ delves into themes of mortality and the timeless allure of artistic sacrifice. The frontman reflects on the origins of the song, stating, “I had the chorus lyric since I visited Grasmere for a wedding back in 2012, and it wasn’t difficult years later to create the rest of the song with so much rich imagery in my head!”

The accompanying video, shot against the wintery backdrop of Cornwall and directed by Ryan Mackfall, features Dickinson in a riveting performance as a preacher negotiating with the Devil, with his ‘House Band from Hell’ in tow.

Following the success of the acclaimed track ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’, ‘Rain On The Graves’ serves as another testament to the inventive and expansive nature of ‘The Mandrake Project’. The album, co-created with producer Roy Z, promises to be one of the defining rock releases of 2024.

However ‘The Mandrake Project’ is more than just an album; it’s a multimedia experience. Accompanying the music is a dark, adult-themed comic series of the same name, penned by Dickinson himself and scripted by Tony Lee, illustrated by Staz Johnson, and featuring covers by industry heavyweight Bill Sienkiewicz. Set against the backdrop of scientific and occult genius, the series explores themes of power, abuse, and identity. The first episode made its debut on January 17, with the special Collector’s Edition selling out within 48 hours.

Bruce Dickinson and his band will bring ‘The Mandrake Project’ to life on a headline tour this spring and summer. An extra show in Wolverhampton at The Halls on May 16 has just been added, with presale details available here.

‘The Mandrake Project’ will mark Bruce Dickinson’s seventh solo album, hitting the global music scene on March 1 through BMG. Fans can secure their copy by pre-ordering here. Stay tuned for more updates on the progression of ‘The Mandrake Project’ as the narrative intricacies unfold within this multifaceted musical project.

Catch Bruce Dickinson and band live on the following dates:

16/05/24 – The Halls – Wolverhampton

18/05 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow

19/05 – O2 Academy – Manchester

21/05 – Arena – Swansea

23/05 – Rock City – Nottingham

24/05 – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London

The album, which features the singles “Lived A Lie” and “Fresh Start Fever”, was released January 27, 2014 and marked the band’s first record to reach the number one spot on the UK’s official album chart.

The Surrey-based rockers, joined by fellow English alternative band Deaf Havana, will be hitting the road next February for an 8 date stint across the UK, starting in Wolverhampton.

YMAS UK TOUR 2024 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CAVALIER YOUTH PLUS MORE
We’re so excited to be bringing along good friends @deafhavana Sign up to our mailing list by 6pm tomorrow for access to our artist pre-sale, 10am Wednesday. General sale 10am Friday. pic.twitter.com/2vW55DQV4b

— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) November 27, 2023

In an Instagram post by frontman Josh Franceschi, he informed fans this tour would be the “only UK shows next year other than our appearance at Slam Dunk.” The 33 year-old also prepared fans for the shows by saying: “With Cavalier Youth turning 10 we’ll be playing a bunch of that as well as some other heat.”

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You Me At Six’s latest release and eighth studio album Truth Decay, dropped on February 10, 2023, and saw the band celebrate their career as one of the UK’s biggest modern rock bands. Discussing the album, Franceschi said: “We are at our best when all five of us are on the frontline, living it and breathing it, all five of us swinging, putting our creativity into it. That’s what Truth Decay gives you.”

In other news, You Me At Six were recently announced as headliners for 2024’s Slam Dunk Festival alongside acts such as The All-American Rejects and I Prevail, with Pale Waves, Funeral For A Friend, Asking Alexandria, Waterparks, The Wonder Years and many more acts joining the lineup.

Fans who have signed up to the band’s mailing list by 6pm on Tuesday, November 28 will be eligible to get tickets in a pre-sale. The pre-sale will become available at 10am on Wednesday, November 29. General ticket sale will commence on Friday, December 1 at 10am. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Tour dates:

09/02/2024 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton
10/02 – UEA – Norwich
11/02 – O2 Academy – Bristol
13/02 – O2 Academy – Oxford
14/02 – Town Hall – Middlesborough
15/02 – P&J Live Hall C – Aberdeen
17/02 – Mountford Hall – Liverpool
18/02 – Guildhall – Portsmouth

⚡️UK & Ireland Tour 2023⚡️
You have all been very patient. We are VERY EXCITED to announce the dates for our Permission to Land 20th Anniversary UK & Ireland Tour! We can’t wait to celebrate this very important birthday with you. See you all soon!

Tickets go on sale Friday at… pic.twitter.com/OsWLYHxIsr

— The Darkness (@thedarkness) July 3, 2023

Lead singer and frontman Justin Hawkins, in a recent press release, has said of the tour, “We, The Darkness, are delighted to announce that we’ll be hitting the road in the U.K. once again. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Permission to Land, our set will include every song from our debut album faithfully reproduced (with additional clam notes and meanderings) in the order in which they appear on the record. We’ll also play all of your favourite Darkness songs from the rest of our illustrious and tipsy turvy career. It will be the best show you’ll see this year. I should know, I’m the singer and also a YouTube music expert.”

The Darkness formed in 2000 in Lowestoft with an initial line-up of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar) , his brother Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Ed Graham (drums). The group released their debut seminal album, Permission To Land, in 2003 to widespread critical acclaim, with the album topping the UK Albums Chart and achieving quadruple platinum status after 1.3 million copies were sold. This album also contained the hit single “I Believe in a Thing Called Love“, by far the band’s most popular track.

Watch the music video for “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” below:

The group released their second album, One Way Ticket to Hell… and Back in 2005 but disbanded in 2006 following the departure of Justin Hawkins. The group reunited in 2011, however, and have gone on to release a further five albums, all to reasonably favourable receptions. Their latest album, Motorheart, was released in October 2021.

Watch the music video for “Motorheart” below:

An expanded Permission To Land deluxe album is also set to be released later this year via Warner Music, with details to be released by the band soon.

See below for tour dates:

02/12/2023 – The Telegraph Building – Belfast
03/12 – 3Olympia – Dublin
08/12 – UEA – Norwich
09/12 – Roundhouse – London
11/12 – Barrowland – Glasgow
12/12 – New Century Hall – Manchester
14/12 – Beacon – Bristol
15/12 – Rock City – Nottingham
16/12 – The Wulfrum At The Halls – Wolverhampton

Tour tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 7th July and can be purchased here.

Pure Reason Revolution recently announced their fifth studio album, entitled Above Cirrus. The record will be released on 6th May 2022 via InsideOutMusic. The album is the follow-up to 2020’s Eupnea, which was the band’s first full-length effort since reuniting in 2019. The band’s own Jon Courtney said of the new single: “This song came together very quickly & is probably the most electronic track on the record; using pulses from my JUNO 2 into doom riffs, while also displaying our signature vocals. Looking forward to seeing PRR fans rock & simultaneously awkwardly dance to this! We’ll be doing the same from the stage.”

Guitarist Greg Jong added: “We’re getting very excited about the tour, there is fabulous music we’ve made that’s practically begging to be played live — I mean, we’ve completed two full-length records in the last couple of years, yet it’s amazing to me that we haven’t played a single gig in all that time! It’s going to be really cool to bring these songs to an actual in-person audience, I know everyone is going to enjoy the shows so much.”

The forthcoming record will be released on limited CD, Gatefold LP and digital download. You can view the track list down below, and pre-orders can be found here.

1). Our Prism
2). New Kind of Evil
3). Phantoms
4). Cruel Deliverance
5). Scream Sideways
6). Dead Butterfly
7). Lucid

According to a recent press release, Above Cirrus is a narrative driven concept album. Jon Courtney said of the lyrical themes on the record: “Often my writing occupies itself with relationships; how we can be so tender/loving with each other in one instance, days later or even in a few flashes we’re tearing each other apart. The sublime & the savage/vicious. The music reflects this light & shade dynamic shift too. Our world shrinks through lockdowns/restrictions & strain is intensified. However, the end message is one of optimism – affirmation we’ll get to the end of this surreal chapter & be stronger together. Through the turbulence, we’ll help each other through the darkness.”

Pure Reason Revolution will also be heading out on a European tour this month, with one UK date at the Earth Theatre in London. Full dates and ticket information can be found here.

The 44-year-old musician had been living with stage four bowel cancer since his diagnosis in 2016, the cancer was worsened when the illness spread to his lungs. Gilbert had been active with documenting his Cancer through his art and social media.

The singer had studied at Winchester art school and after his diagnosis, he started to further emerge himself in art and poetry. The singer’s artwork was included within an exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery, his art was displayed alongside work by famed painter Leonardo da Vinci. Gilbert’s poetry was also published, the artist’s poetry was included within Carol Ann Duffey’s collection, Laureate’s Choice series.

Gilbert and his family launched a crowdfund for his medical treatment which raised over £200,000. However, in August Gilbert shared via social media that he had stopped medical treatment and had begun treatment for pain relief at Island of Wright centre, Countess Mountbatten Hospice. Gilbert shared the news via Twitter.

This isn’t a post I ever thought I’d write but it seems necessary. I have, unfortunately, been taken off of treatment and am now being treated for pain relief at Countess Mountbatten Hospice. The pains are mostly under control and the nurses here are nothing less than angels. 1/3

— Greg Gilbert (@GregDelays) August 8, 2021

But I’m now in an uncertain future where I don’t know how long I have and what the days will look like. I’m trying to get home for a couple of hours a day to see the kids, energy willing, and hope I can still find the time to create. I’m impossibly lucky to have the family 2/3

— Greg Gilbert (@GregDelays) August 8, 2021

The tragic news of Gilbert’s passing was confirmed on social media on 30th September 2021 by Aaron Gilbert, Greg’s brother and bandmate. Aaron posted a statement sharing the heartbreaking news to fans. “I have no idea how to do this right now, but this afternoon at 2:22; we walked my brother back home to somewhere out there in the ether, Greg died surrounded in the endless love that us and all of you have given him on this journey, and we Weill never be able to fully express how much it meant to him (and all of us) to have you by our side lifting us up like a winged army.”

Within the post, Aaron also shared a message of thanks for the support shown during his brother’s diagnosis, “Your messages, your encouragement and your compassion have been our oxygen for the last 5 years.”

My brother @GregDelays x pic.twitter.com/GMUM1pe3SK

— Aaron Gilbert (@AaronDelays) September 30, 2021

Gilbert’s wife also took to social media to thank those who sent messages and support during this tragic time.

Gilbert formed the Southampton Indie band Delays with original members, drummer Rowly, bassist Colin Fox and Dan Hall, who was replaced by Aaron Gilbert. The group underwent several name changes, initially called Croky, they then performed under the name Idoru. The band then took their present name and were signed to Rough Trade Records, their debut single “Nearer Than Heaven” was released in 2003.

The quintet then released their debut album Faded Seaside Glamour in April 2004 which charted within the top 20 and garnered them the recognition and success. The album included the single “Long Time Coming” which sired the group’s highest chart position, the single also appeared within the TV show, Veronica Mars. Since their debut releases, the band have achieved further chart success and embarked on worldwide tours. The group’s most recent and fourth studio album Star Tiger Star Ariel was released in 2010 and reached number ten within the UK indie charts.

Gilbert is survived by his brother, children and wife.

Announcing the song’s release on Instagram, the Rolling Stones frontman wrote: “MICK JAGGER WITH DAVE GROHL – EAZY SLEAZY I wanted to share this song that I wrote about eventually coming out of lockdown, with some much needed optimism – thank you to Dave Grohl @foofighters for jumping on drums, bass and guitar, it was a lot of fun working with you on this – hope you all enjoy Eazy Sleazy !”

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The song, written by Mick Jagger, features his guitar and vocals, alongside Grohl on drums, backing guitar and bass. The track is inspired by lockdown and all the trials and trends that have come with the coronavirus pandemic. The lyrics cite flat earthers and ‘footballs fake applause.’ Jagger sings: “Looking out from these prison walls/ You got to rob Peter if you’re paying Paul/ But it’s easy easy / Everything’s gonna get really freaky/ Alright on the night /Soon it’ll be be a memory you’re trying to remember to forget/That’s a pretty mask/ But never take a chance TikTok stupid dance/Took a samba class yeah I landed on my ass/ Trying to write a tune you better hook me up to Zoom.”

The legendary pair also released a music video to accompany their song. Appearing remotely, in separate studios, the video begins with a snippet of Grohl on the drums in a filter of red; meanwhile, Jagger is filmed in black and white as he plays the guitar and begins to sing.

Speaking about the song with Rolling Stone magazine, Mick Jagger said: “It’s a reflection on the last year – the physical and mental strains put on society. The whole year, we’ve been doing this and going through different emotions through it and having false starts and stops and openings and closings.”

Dave Grohl announced ‘Eazy Sleazy’ via the Foo Fighter’s official Instagram, he wrote: “It’s hard to put into words what recording this song with Sir Mick Jagger means to me. It’s beyond a dream come true. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any crazier……and it’s the song of the summer, without a doubt!!”

Speaking with BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, Jagger explained how he and Grohl got together. He revealed that their paths had crossed numerous times throughout the years and that they had kept in touch after meeting on Saturday Night Live. The pair also performed Stones shows together and a series of impromptu jams. The 77-year-old rock star said, “I like his style, he’s a great musician.”

You can watch and listen to ‘Eazy Sleazy’ now on YouTube.