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This latest album sees the band refining their pop-rock identity while quietly expanding its musical scope. Still rooted in the bright, radio-ready charm that first defined them, the record leans into a sunlit, high-energy atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and freshly polished.

Manic Street Preachers delivered a suitably explosive performance to mark the 150th show in the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall series, performing at the invitation of this year’s guest curator, Robert Smith.

It's no easy task to fully capture the ever-evolving world of Gorillaz. Part band, part ongoing narrative experiment, their story stretches across decades of “Phases,” blending music, animation, and fiction into something far bigger than a traditional live act.

At Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena last night, that world felt more alive than ever. With a two-hour set packed with elite musicianship, striking visuals, and a revolving cast of collaborators, the group delivered a performance that was as emotionally resonant as it was sonically expansive.

Rising country star Ella Langley is trading grit for grace on her latest release, “Loving Life Again,” a stripped-back and deeply personal track that signals a new chapter in both her music and her mindset.

DMA’S have stepped back into familiar territory with their latest single My Baby’s Place, a track that feels both nostalgic and quietly confident as the band mark a decade since their debut album Hills End.

Long Island-based band Lina Maxine are unveiling a more organic side of their sound with the single “Feels Like Forever,” released on March 27. The track marks a shift toward a warmer, instrument-driven approach that blends folk rock textures with indie-pop sensibilities.

Singer and songwriter Natasha Hamilton, widely known as a member of Atomic Kitten, has released her new solo single “Fantasy,” marking another step toward her upcoming debut EP Extraction, due in June.

Multi-platinum alt-pop band LANY has released Soft 2, the expanded version of their widely acclaimed 2025 record Soft. The new edition adds five powerful tracks, including the emotional centerpiece “When Did You Stop Loving Me?”, which was debuted at The GRAMMY Museum earlier this month, accompanied by a newly released official live video.

Lining up outside the O2 Apollo Manchester, it was immediately clear that Jordan Davis has grown significantly in popularity with UK audiences since his last visit to the city. When he played Manchester Academy in February 2024, the scale felt modest. This time around, it was a different story.

Singer and content creator Talia Mar has returned with her new single ‘Suit & Tie’. The track, which premieres later today, blends polished pop and R&B with atmospheric production that highlights her vocal strengths and lyrical vulnerability.