With its focus on authenticity and how, according to singer Noah Alves, ‘nostalgia can be damaging when you feel like the best stuff is in the past and there’s nothing new and exciting to be done’, London quartet Middleman’s debut album ‘Following the Ghost’ (released on 13 February, 2026 via Evil Speaker Records) has its…
Formed when Rachel Love (Dolly Mixture), Ian Button (Papernut Cambridge, The Penrose Web) and Peter Momtchiloff (Heavenly, Would-be-goods) realised they were all born within weeks of each other in 1962, Railcard are set to release their self-titled debut record via Skep Wax and Slumberland Records on 6 February, 2026. The group is completed by Allison…
LAPêCHE’s third full-length album ‘Autotelic’ – named after the idea of doing something for its own sake – is a record that feels very much in the moment. With words anchored in Krista Holly Diem’s clear-eyed vulnerability, the album focuses on both comfort and confrontation. Potent power pop hooks signal the start of album opener…
Born in Dublin and now based in London, Music City (known to his mum and dad as Conor Lumsden) releases the debut album, ‘Welcome to Music City’. Taking inspiration from Ireland’s rock legacy, Conor says the record ‘feels like a constant fight between hope and disappointment’ of love, outside forces and the things that get…
Mandy, Indiana are all set to release their second album – and first on new home Sacred Bones – ‘URGH’ on 6 February, 2026. With a focus on self-determination, resilience and hope for a brighter future, the album – with lyrics largely in Valentine Caulfield’s native French – was written during an intense and eerie…
Ailbhe Reddy describes ‘Kiss Big’ as a breakup record that covers the ‘liminal space where you’re equal parts sad, hopeful, terrified and probably a bit delusional. Written between Dublin, London, New York and the American Midwest, it’s an honest account of a confusing and emotional time. ‘Align’ is a slow-burning, electro-tinged opening to the album…
Cast follow up their support slot at the Oasis reunion last year with brand new album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’, a record John Power says ‘arrived out of the blue’. John declares ‘Is there something you want me to say?’ on album opener ‘Poison Vine’ before backing up on himself and asking ‘Is there something you…
The Just Joans, sibling duo David and Katie Pope, are set to release their new album ‘Romantic Visions of Scotland’ via Fika Recordings on 23 January. The album finds them casting their eye on the ridiculous moments of romance and everyday disappointment… ‘Think Fast, Make Conversation’ opens the album with super-sweet Orange Juice hooks and…
London punks Rifle have unleashed their debut record, with its focus on giving a voice to the working class who are all too often ignored in the current, divisive climate. ‘Rifle’ opens the record and with the same name as both the band and the album, it’s a frenetic and focuses statement of intent –…
After five years away where they reconnected as brothers and friends rather than bandmates, The Cribs are back with their ninth album ‘Selling a Vibe’. Produced by former Chairlift member Patrick Wimberly (Solange, Lil Yachty), the Jarmans have promised their most open and personal record to date… ‘Dark Luck’ opens the record with stop-start, scuzzy…
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