Dutch Uncles – ‘No Note’


Manchester’s art pop favourites Dutch Uncles make a welcome return with ‘No Note’, the first single to be taken from upcoming seventh album ‘Polygon Hotel’ (out via Memphis Industries on 19 February, 2027). While the video for the song feature early PlayStation-inspired graphics by Miles Buckle, the lyrics take aim at how much time we…

Willie J Healey – ‘Benjamin’


Willie J Healey has shared new single ‘Benjamin’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Lucky’ on 12 March, 2027 via V2. While the album looks at life’s biggest issues (death, God, religion), the single is a simple, acoustic piece that has an ‘off-the-cuff’ feeling as Willie asks to be saved by ‘whatever’s out there…

Cloud Nothings – ‘Death Keeps Me Alive’


Cloud Nothings have returned with ‘Death Keeps Me Alive’, the first single to be taken from upcoming album ‘What Kind of Hell Did You Survive?’, which will be released via Pure Noise Records on 29 January, 2026. The song hints at a louder, heavier but no less melodic sound – with Dylan Baldi living out…

Reclus.É – ‘Isolationist’


Reclus.É have shared new single ‘Isolationist’ ahead of the release of their debut album ‘The World Can’t Take Any More’ on 13 November, 2026 via Rise Records. The duo – made up of Soren Bryce (Tummyache) and Daniel P Carter – were one of our highlights at this year’s 2000trees Festival and this song shows…

Chvrches – ‘Roses’


Chvrches have shared the video for new single ‘Roses’ ahead of the release of new album ‘All the King’s Men’ on 22 January, 2027. The song hints at the band heading in a new direction on this record, with Lauren Mayberry demanding you ‘raise a glass to delusions of the good days of blood and…

Jez Williams (Doves) – ‘Hollow Man’


Doves’ guitarist and vocalist Jez Williams has shared ‘Hollow Me’ ahead of the release of his debut solo album ‘Life of Me and You’ on 26 February, 2027. A song about the pressures and always-on nature of modern life – plus the sheer amount of misinformation out there – Jez wrote it in one go,…

The Spook School – ‘Corporate Caring’


The Spook School have shared new single ‘Corporate Caring’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Like a Heartbeat’ via Alcopop! Records and Slumberland Records on 29 January, 2027. The record release will be accompanied by a UK tour (dates below). Anyone who has had experience in the corporate world will be familiar with the…

The Race – ‘Family’ EP review


We first saw Reading five-piece The Race play at the West End Centre in Aldershot before they had even released their debut album ‘Be Your Alibi’ back in 2006. Now, they’re back with a new four-track EP after almost two decades away. The songs cover the power of community, the concept of ageing and ever-changing…