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Welsh ragga metal band Skindred are on course for their first UK number one album as their latest release You Got This leads the Official Albums Chart midweek update.

Ten years after the world lost Prince, his voice still finds new ways to arrive unannounced, intimate and disarming. This week, that voice returns in the form of “With This Tear,” a previously unheard recording pulled from the legendary Paisley Park vault and released by NPG Records in partnership with Legacy Recordings.

Multi-platinum country star Cody Johnson is set to release his next studio album, Banks Of The Trinity, on June 26, 2026, marking a deeply personal chapter in his career rooted in childhood memories and hometown influences.

Multi-platinum country artist Corey Kent is stepping into a more stripped-back sound with the release of his new single, “Wannabe,” a track he says reflects both his artistic direction and personal values.

Mae Muller has released a brand new single ‘Tell You That’

Zac Brown Band have added an unexpected new milestone to their career after their hit song Free was selected as the final wake-up call for astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, marking a unique crossover between country music and space exploration.

Rising country star Willow Avalon is continuing her breakthrough momentum with the announcement of her new album, Pink Pocket Pistol, set for release on June 26 via Atlantic Records imprint Atlantic Outpost and Assemble Sound.

House music pioneer and Grammy Award-winning DJ Roger Sanchez is making a long-awaited return to the album format with the announcement of his first studio album in two decades, Spectrum, set for release on June 5.

Rising electronic star BUNT. continues his breakout run in 2026 with major momentum, earning a spot in Rolling Stone’s coveted Future 25 list while being dubbed an “EDM Superstar” by the publication. The recognition arrives as the German producer prepares for his highly anticipated Coachella debut next weekend and releases his brand-new single, “i need u,” featuring Berlin singer-songwriter Malou via Arista Records.

Tallahassee-based artist and entrepreneur known as Goat GYO, released his debut single “New Era” on March 27, 2026, through Electric God Records via United Masters. The track marks his first official step into the music world, combining hard-hitting hip hop production with deeply personal themes of healing, spiritual growth, and self-reinvention.

Singer songwriter Johnny Reed returns with his ninth solo album, 9 DREAMS. A personal and imaginative concept record, 9 DREAMS explores the fragile space between dreams and reality, and the forces that threaten to pull those dreams apart.

Gibson, the legendary instrument maker that has influenced music across generations and genres, has added Manchester’s rising rock band Corella to its 2026 Gibson Artist Spotlight Program. The initiative celebrates emerging artists and connects them with Gibson’s global audience through online channels, in-store events, media coverage, and curated playlists.

Rising Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb is having the kind of moment artists spend years chasing, and judging by early fan reaction, he is not slowing down.

A quiet Hertfordshire town better known for its cobbled streets and medieval charm is preparing for a very different kind of late summer. Hitchin will host a new four-day music event in August 2026, bringing a festival-scale line-up into the grounds of Hitchin Priory and signalling a growing shift in where major live music experiences are taking place.

A fresh wave of nostalgia and reflection is hitting the music world as Al Jardine steps back into the spotlight, not on stage but behind the mic, joining the Rock & Roll High School podcast for a revealing new episode that doubles as both a history lesson and a deeply personal look at one of America’s most iconic bands.

The Darkness announce biggest UK tour in 20 years with career-spanning arena shows

Rapper Jack Harlow is heading back on tour this summer, but the version of himself he is bringing with him feels notably different.

High-tech visionary and recording artist Intelligent Diva (known in the tech world as Chincia K.) is officially disrupting the entertainment landscape. With the release of her new single “Nobody Like You,” Chincia debuts a revolutionary “Human-AI Hybrid” production model, backed by a landmark 2026 Google Gemini AI System Audit that validates her infrastructure as a verified disruptor-grade technology.

Continuing on her critically-acclaimed journey into Jazz and Blues, “Suit Yourself,” the new album from lauded vocalist Judith Owen, resumes her trajectory of exploring and mining the lesser-known gems of these genres and turning them into musical powerhouses. Recorded at New Orleans’ Esplanade Studios, “Suit Yourself” is set for release April 24th via Twanky Records and will be accompanied by tour dates worldwide.

Janalynn Castelino's artistic progression has been nothing short of a sonic overhaul as she continues her deeply personal new era with "Que Me Ha Pasado". The pop singer-songwriter and record producer has now released a visual video to accompany the official audio, which dropped on February 20, 2026.

The British Country Music Festival is putting UK artists firmly in the spotlight once again, as its 2026 line-up reinforces a clear shift in the genre’s momentum on this side of the Atlantic.