Manchester pop-punk band Hot Milk have just unveiled their new track ‘‘Insubordinate Ingerland’’, from their upcoming sophomore album Corporation P.O.P, scheduled for release on June 27, 2025 via Music for Nations. The new album is shaping up to be a bold, high-energy release packed with sharp political commentary, raw emotions, and punchy alt-rock vibes. The new release follows the album's lead single "90 Seconds to Midnight" unleashed on February 25 and the defiant protest song ‘‘Swallow This’’ released on April 4.

American rock band Counting Crows have released their highly anticipated eighth studio album called Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! on May 9th, via BMG.

Blending deeply personal storytelling with expansive, larger-than-life themes, the upcoming album showcases the signature narratives and lush melodies that have cemented Counting Crows as one of America’s most cherished and enduring bands over the past thirty years.

New Zealand singer and songwriter Lorde has announced a 2025 world tour named ‘Ultrasound’ across arenas in North America, Europe and the UK, in support of her forthcoming album Virgin, out June 27. The extensive tour will begin in North America in Austin, Texas on September 17. The European leg will begin in Luxembourg a few weeks later, on November 9, followed by Paris on November 10 and the first UK date in Manchester on November 15.

American metal band Of Mice & Men have unveiled a brand new single, ‘Another Miracle’, alongside an official music video, shot by filmmaker Mike Matsui. The track marks their first new music since 2023 studio album’s Tether and their first since signing to new label Century Media Records.

Halsey and Amy Lee are working together on a new track called ‘Hand That Feeds’, as part of the soundtrack for the John Wick spin-off movie ‘Ballerina’. It is not the first time that the two singers are teaming up, Evanescence being Halsey’s support band for her upcoming show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

American hardcore punk band Turnstile are back with new music, including two new songs, ‘SEEIN’ STARS’ and ‘BIRDS’, released on April 30. The tracks follow the lead single ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ which was released earlier last month, the title-track of their highly-anticipated upcoming studio album out on June 6 2026 via Roadrunner Records.

American rock band Halestorm have announced a brand new album Everest, their sixth studio record set for release on August 8 via Atlantic Records. The lead single ‘Darkness Always Wins’ was unveiled on April 22nd. Vocalist Lzzy Hale has described the record as ‘‘a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings.’’

American sisters HAIM have just announced a US/UK tour, including 6 dates across arenas in the UK for October 2025, following the release of their 4th studio album I Quit, out June 20, 2025 via Columbia Records. The band will kick off the tour in the United Kingdom in Nottingham, followed by Cardiff, Brighton, London, Manchester before ending their run in Glasgow. They are also set to perform at Dreamland, Margate on June 27, two years after their last UK headline show at All Point East in August 2023.

Nu-metal legends Linkin Park have released a new single titled ‘Unshatter’ today, Friday, April 25, 2025. This track is part of the upcoming deluxe edition of their 2024 comeback album, From Zero, which is scheduled for release on May 16, 2025.​ More powerful vocals from Emily Armstrong in full force on this track that explores a return to the band’s well-loved nu-metal roots.

There can't be a person alive whose heart isn't immediately warmed by the sound of a friendly Australian accent declaring "You legend!" You'd have to be dead inside for that to not lift your spirits. At The Lower Third in Soho, Sydney mosh royalty RedHook provided a uplifting therapy session for a 250 strong capacity crowd.

Tonight the cowboy booted crowd was treated to a healthy dose of country music from Nashville, Tennessee in the form of Jackson Dean at the iconic venue of the O2 Forum Kentish Town for his ‘On The Back of My Dreams’ tour.

The London crowd was electric with anticipation as Nashville singer-songwriter Jackson Dean took to the stage under deafening applause and kicked off the evening with his newest song release ‘Still Ragin’’’, followed by ‘Duct Tape Heart’ and ‘Trailer Park’, driven by wild guitars and percussion, both filling the room with endless energy that would set the tone for the rest of the evening.

ALT BLK ERA's track record so far indicates that those gathered at The Underworld in Camden were witness to the relatively early days of a culturally significant music act. With a MOBO award under their belts and their debut album hitting number one in the Rock & Metal charts, all achieved in the first couple of months of this year, signs point to a band that you will one day say, "Can you believe I saw them at a venue that small!"