Gothenburg alternative rock six-piece Divers return with Shapeshifting — their darkest, heaviest and most expansive release to date. Recorded at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, the EP captures a band pushing further into transformation, tension and emotional intensity while holding onto the cinematic atmosphere that has become their signature. Led by the haunting presence of vocalist Lina Horner, new single The Hunt explores modern obsession, disconnection and the endl

Granada-born, Berlin-based artist and DJ Chico Blanco has officially announced his long-awaited debut album AMNESIA, landing 15th July via his collective Mareo, alongside the release of intoxicating new single “Baila.” Blanco — real name Pablo Cobo — first emerged through a string of club-pop releases that quickly earned him a devoted following among adventurous dance music fans. With AMNESIA, he fully realises his vision: a hazy, emotionally charged dance-pop universe suspen

Producer, rapper, singer, and visual visionary Quadeca has officially kicked off his 2026 with the release of new single “Dark Magic” via X8 Music, arriving alongside a surreal self-directed music video that signals a dramatic creative pivot for the genre-defying artist. Fresh off a standout performance at Kilby Block Party — where he closed the Desert Stage with his live band — Quadeca wastes no time throwing listeners into the deep end. “Dark Magic” abandons the towering, a

Luxembourg-based duo BURN dive deep into the shadowy world of modern trip-hop on their debut album Chopped and Shattered, arriving 27th March. Built around heavy basslines, fragmented vocal textures and emotionally charged songwriting, the record channels the spirit of classic 90s trip-hop while pushing the genre into darker, contemporary territory. Inspired by artists like Portishead, Kosheen and William Orbit, the album unfolds as a carefully sequenced emotional journey whe

Sudanese artist Sulaf emerges as one of 2026’s most compelling new voices with the announcement of her debut album ABA, arriving via Real World Records this October. Blending ancient Nubian rhythms, Arabic lyricism and immersive retro-futurist production, ABA is both a deeply personal meditation on exile and an act of preservation rooted in family, memory and Sudanese musical heritage. Created alongside French producer Maxime Kosinetz, the record draws inspiration from the po

Twenty-five years into a career that has seen him become one of Scotland’s most celebrated and inventive songwriters, Mull Historical Society returns with one of his most ambitious projects to date. In My Mind There’s A Photograph sees Colin MacIntyre bringing together music and literature in deeply personal fashion, collaborating with an extraordinary lineup of award-winning authors including Irvine Welsh, Ali Smith and Alexander McCall Smith. Built around photographs that h

Leeds-based folk artist Rhiannon Hope returns with “Magpie,” a sprawling and deeply personal new single that marks a bold evolution in her sound. Trading the accordion-led intimacy of her debut EP All Things, Rising And Returning for looping keys, auxiliary percussion and drifting saxophone, Hope delivers a seven-minute meditation on memory, identity and the objects we carry with us. Written during a period of personal upheaval and recorded live with her band, “Magpie” is bot

Internationally acclaimed producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Freddie Graham is an artist who creates worlds as much as he creates songs. Blending acoustic instrumentation, subtle electronics and immersive production, his music transports listeners into richly textured soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive. Raised in the English countryside, Freddie developed a deep connection to the natural world, a relationship that continues to shape both his sonic pal

In an era of polished performances and heavily curated content, new research from Ballantine's reveals that music fans are craving something far more authentic. According to a global survey of more than 9,000 music fans, 88 per cent say authenticity is the most important factor in forming a genuine connection with an artist. Meanwhile, 84 per cent believe unscripted moments are what make live performances truly unforgettable. Responding to this shift, Ballantine’s has announc

Bristol alt-rock trio Krooked Tongue have arrived with their long-awaited debut album I Know A Place, a 10-track statement packed with towering choruses, razor-sharp lyrics and the kind of emotional punch that lingers long after the final note. Released on 24 April, the independently issued record sees the band delivering their most fully realised work to date, exploring everything from teenage love and grief to technology, fear and the search for human connection. Produced b