Indie dream-pop favourite CASTLEBEAT has announced his seventh studio album CASTLEBEAT II , due May 2026 via Spirit Goth Records — alongside a shimmering new single, This Takes Time , landing February 13. Marking a decade since his 2016 debut, CASTLEBEAT II  acts as both a homecoming and a forward step for songwriter Josh Hwang, blending archived ideas from the project’s early days with newly written material — all filtered through his signature haze of jangly guitars, sun-so

Green Man Festival is kicking off its 2026 celebrations in style with a special line-up launch party at The Lexington on 5 March (7pm), bringing a taste of summer to London with live sets from Shame, Casual Smart and Jessica Winter. The one-off showcase celebrates another instant sell-out for Green Man 2026, with fans packing in on release day once again — proof that the love for Wales’ largest independent festival shows no sign of slowing. Ticket holders at The Lexington wil

Music Week Poland returns to Warsaw from 6–10 May 2026, launching its second year with big ambitions, a major keynote, and a first-wave artist lineup that underlines Poland’s rapidly rising cultural influence across Europe. Set against the striking backdrop of the Museum of Polish History, the interdisciplinary showcase and industry conference brings together artists and professionals from across the continent for five days of live music, talks, workshops and networking — pos

Robbie Williams has been added to the line-up for BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL — marking a major moment for this year’s nationwide series of intimate charity shows. Robbie will headline a huge performance at Aviva Studios on 27 February, supported by Lottery Winners, with proceeds going directly to War Child UK. Fresh from landing his record-breaking 16th UK Number 1 album BRITPOP , Williams joins what is already the most ambitious BRITs Week yet — expanding

Presented by Krankbrother, the full line-up has landed for Four Tet’s much-anticipated Finsbury Park takeover, returning on Saturday 8 August 2026 for an all-day celebration of forward-thinking electronic music. Opening the day himself, Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) will then welcome a handpicked roster of boundary-pushing artists and close collaborators to the Krankbrother stage: Aurora Halal, Barker (live), Ben UFO, Gilles Peterson and Sofia Kourtesis. A seismic figure in mo

War Child Records have unveiled “Flags” , a striking new collaboration from Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten and Kae Tempest, lifted from the forthcoming charity album HELP(2), out Friday 6 March. Written by the trio and produced by Albarn alongside James Ford, Marta Salogni and Toby L, “Flags”  is a powerful meditation on youth, identity and resilience. Anchored by a memorable piano motif, the track builds into a communal statement of solidarity, featuring an extraordinary lineup

UK pop-rock riser Holly Nicholson  opens 2026 with the emotional gut-punch i forget we’re friends  — a track built on raw honesty, angsty guitars and unfiltered vulnerability. Already a fan favourite at live shows, the single signals a bold step away from heartbreak era , pushing into grittier pop-rock territory while doubling down on emotionally direct storytelling. Written in a single burst of instinct and emotion, the track captures the isolating tension of loving someone

Rising alt-rock outfit What Will Be  are stepping into a bigger, bolder era. Blending the emotional scale of early-2000s alternative rock with modern synth textures and cinematic piano, the band have evolved from indie newcomers into a heavier, more expansive force. With new EP Primordial  built around elemental themes and a growing reputation for immersive live shows, the band are locking into a sound — and identity — that feels fully realised. Below, the band talk about evo

New York soul powerhouse Yaya Bey  launches her next era with the announcement of seventh studio album Fidelity  — and the release of its first offering, the deeply moving new single ‘Blue’ , arriving February 18 via drink sum wtr . Following the critical acclaim of 2025’s do it afraid , Bey continues her run as one of modern R&B and soul’s most emotionally direct voices. Her music has built a reputation for vulnerability, joy and resilience, drawing widespread support from m

Teenage London rock duo The Molotovs  have exploded onto the UK music scene as debut album Wasted On Youth  storms straight in at No.3 on the Official UK Albums Chart  — a huge statement arrival for one of the country’s most exciting new guitar bands. Built the old-school way — through relentless touring, raw live energy and genuine fan connection — the band are proving you don’t need hype or algorithms when you’ve got real demand. The release comes as their newly announced U