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Devon-based hard rock heavyweights Kris Barras Band have announced their first UK headline tour in almost two years, set to take place this October. The news follows the announcement of their upcoming album, Monsters We Made, which is scheduled for release on 14th August 2026 via Earache Records.Joining the band for the full run of dates are special guests 10 Years. The Tennessee alternative metal outfit will be making a welcome return to British shores following their 2022 stint with Three Days Grace. Kris Barras expressed his excitement for the pairing, stating: “We are absolutely honoured to have 10 Years…
The Beatles are opening a museum at 3 Savile Row, the former site of Apple Corps HQ, the recording studio for Let it Be and the location of the band’s final public performance. Due to launch in 2027, The Beatles at 3 Savile Row will feature seven floors of never-seen-before material from Apple Corps’ extensive archives, rotating exhibitions, fan store and the recreation of the original studio where Let it Be was recorded. It will also give fans the opportunity to tread in the bands footsteps as they relive the iconic rooftop concert – on exactly the spot it happened.…
Guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny has notched up 20 Grammy awards, and he’s the only person to have won across 10 different categories. Promoting his latest album, Side-Eye III+, he tells Prog how he goes about finding new collaboratos, and outlines what he’s looking for in a potential partnership.With a wide range of musicians lobbying against copyright infringement via use of AI, 20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny’s stance on the technology actually seems surprisingly positive.“I’m all over it,” he admits. “Curious and excited. I hear a lot of fear and a lot of anxiety – but I see AI as part…
STBAN and Billy Ronca release ‘Yamekite’ via FLAMENCA Records / Toolroom Records, a rolling Latin electronica track built for Ibiza terraces and club dancefloors. Fresh from the success of his Javi Torres and Alba Dreid collab ‘Habibi’, FLAMENCA Records boss STBAN continues to build the hype with latest single ‘Yamekite’, out today via distributor Toolroom Records. This time out, the label head shares the stage with reggaeton and Latin rap star Billy Ronca. Born in Brazil, raised across Europe and now based in the heart of Puerto Rico working with reggaeton icons Baby Rasta y Gringo, Ronca has steadily built…
Little Simz has dropped a brand new four track EP, Sugar Girl, out now via AWAL. The project sees Simz teaming up with JT, DEELA and 070 Shake across a bold, club driven collection that feels both experimental and immediate.Following last year’s Drop 7, Sugar Girl continues Simz’s love for concise, high impact releases. Reuniting with producer Jakwob, the EP leans into energetic production inspired by the DJ culture and live sets that have shaped her recent performances, while still carrying the sharp lyricism she’s known for.Lead track “Game On” first premiered during Simz’s Coachella set, with JT making a…
East London artist Leah Cleaver is back with ‘LIKE, YEH’, a sleek, club ready track that leans into temptation, tension, and the kind of connection you know you should walk away from but never quite can. Built around a rolling bassline and hazy harmonies, the single balances intimacy with pure dancefloor energy, showcasing Leah’s instinct for sharp alternative pop songwriting.Following the release of her 2025 debut EP Pushing Up Flowers, Leah continues to carve out a sound entirely her own: bass heavy, unpredictable, and emotionally charged. Drawing influence from artists as varied as Arctic Monkeys, Mary J. Blige and Bing…
The Weeknd has confirmed the 2026 Asia leg of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour.Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the run moves through Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur, closing the tour’s final chapter. Built around After Hours, Dawn FM, and Hurry Up Tomorrow, the stadium cycle has passed $1 billion in global gross, with more than 7.5 million tickets sold across 153 shows.Creepy Nuts support most dates, with ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U joining select shows. The campaign also continues its humanitarian work, with funds supporting the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen.This…
Sheffield-based dark electronic duo IAmImperfecthave officially released their latest EP, Ghosts. Following their busy 2025 touring schedule, the new collection marks a deeply introspective turn for the project, exploring the psychological weight of living in the mid-2020s and the persistent “ghosts” of social pressure and burnout.The EP is a sophisticated blend of darkwave, synth-pop, and industrial goth, defined by intricate synth arrangements and the soaring vocal harmonies of Paul Jackson alongside the distorted guitar work of Kelly Dorset. Lyrically, Ghosts delves into the struggle to maintain hope and identity as the world spirals, represented through tracks like “Surviving Is Not…
Seattle-based heavy metal bangers Telomyras have officially released their first full-length album, Duskfall. Following the success of their debut EP, the record marks a significant evolution for the band as they sharpen their hybrid of classic heavy metal, thrash, and extreme elements into a commanding new chapter.The album is a riff-driven metallic assault, blending aggressive guitar work reminiscent of Sanctuary and Megadeth with a dual-lead attack inspired by progressive metal. Central to the band’s unique sound is vocalist Sammie Gorham, whose classically trained opera technique provides soaring melodic highs that contrast sharply with guttural screams, accentuating the record’s more brutal…
Now that we’re in May, we’re closing in fast on Call of the Wild and we’re going to be back for another year! So we’re getting to know as many of the bands set to play the Trailblazer Stage in 2026 that we can pin down. KURO play the Friday.Simple things first – where are you guys from?We are KURO, an alternative metal band from sunny Glasgow, Scotland!How long have you been playing together as a band?We formed during lockdown between Andrew and J.B, soon followed by drummer Ruffy with the lineup being completed by Robbie and things have sounded…
Finnish depressive black metal duo Musta Suru have premiered the official lyric video for their new track, “Savu.” Arriving today, 10th May, the video serves as the latest glimpse into the atmospheric dread defining their upcoming full-length album, Viimeinen viilto, which is set for release on 29th May via Downfall Records.Hailing from Tampere, the project was founded in 2020 by members Non (guitars, bass, vocals) and Mors (drums). The band’s name translates roughly to “black sorrow,” a title that perfectly encapsulates their sonic exploration of pain, death, and the more unpleasant aspects of human existence. For the duo, who both…
Australian progressive metal unit Pyrefly have finally released their debut full-length album, Lost & Found. Recorded in the band’s own home studio and mixed and mastered by Justin Gonzales at PAL Studios, the record marks a triumphant and emotional milestone for the Sydney-based quintet.Formed in 2016, Pyrefly’s journey was tragically interrupted in 2018 following the passing of original member Katrina Tuffy. After a period of mourning, the band reformed in 2019 with a renewed spirit, eventually sharing stages with international heavyweights like Mastodon, Korn, and Avatar. The new album serves as both a tribute to their history and a bold…