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Self Esteem: Maggie’s Song(Polydor)Dl/StreamingOut NowSelf Esteem releases new single, Maggie’s Song, taken from the from the acclaimed West End Play, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles which is on at Duke Of York’s Theatre until 6 June.Rebecca Lucy Taylor will need no introduction to LTW readers. She is one of the UK’s most exciting breakout stars of the past decade since stepping away from the duo Slow Club. Taylor has gone from cult favourite to mainstream hero in the space of five whirlwind years and entered 2026 as a bona fide triple threat in music, literature and acting, recipient of an Ivor Novello…
Film Name: Darner Director: James Edward Newton Writers: Lauren Jane Barnett Starring: Lauren Jane Barnett, Tony Mardon Darner is a brutal and intimate portrait of a couple consumed by a woman’s dire need to preserve her terminally ill husband. In a new interview on Blazing Minds ahead of the Horror-On-Sea Takeover at the Southend Film Festival, I got a chance to ask Writer-Actress Lauren Jane Barnett a few questions about her film ‘Darner‘ You can watch Darner at the Horror-On-Sea Takeover on Saturday 6th June at 11:00hrs. Q. Your film Darner has been selected to play at the Horror-on-Sea Take…
Myrkur’s come a long way from her black metal roots. This year, the Danish songwriter – real name Amalie Bruun – threw her hat in the ring to represent her country at Eurovision. But while Touch My Love And Die wasn’t selected – always next year, eh? – she has got plenty to keep her occupied, including working on a follow-up to 2023’s Spine.In the meantime, Myrkur answers your questions on King Diamond and her former skills in… astral projection? Will there be a Folkesange II? Andy Edwards, FacebookArticle continues below You may like “The short answer is yes. Will…
UK rap riser Songer is back with a new single, “Find My Face,” following April’s release of “Bones.” Known for his genre blending style, he leans into that again here, delivering a high energy, summer ready track that mixes nostalgia with a rebellious edge.“Bones” already set the tone for the year, landing an early co sign from Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1, who called it a “deep, reflective storyboard.” It quickly picked up major playlist support across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, marking a strong return.With “Find My Face,” Songer taps into the sounds that shaped him growing…
Rising fast and moving with intent, Chxrry returns with “Bottles & Lights,” a slick late night collaboration with Mariah The Scientist. Released as a surprise drop, the track pushes her momentum forward as she builds toward her debut album U, Me, and My Ego, arriving later this spring.The song balances cool detachment with emotional honesty. Chxrry delivers sharp, self-assured lines rooted in independence, while Mariah leans into her signature vulnerability, adding depth through personal storytelling. The chemistry feels natural and fully aligned.The visualiser mirrors that energy, placing Chxrry at the centre of a night that blends glamour with chaos. Moving…
Japanese Scottish producer, pianist and bandleader Sonedo returns with “Groove” feat. Psweatpants, the second single from his upcoming debut album From Here On Out, landing May 22 via Rebecca’s Records.Leaning into crisp breakbeats and a loose, funk driven pulse, “Groove” feels like Sonedo at his most direct. South London born, Glasgow based rapper Psweatpants rides the rhythm with an effortless, high energy delivery that channels the playful charisma of Anderson .Paak. It’s a track that thrives on movement, built for both the dancefloor and the live room.Fresh from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sonedo has quickly carved out a name…
ZEP unveils NO ENEMIES ahead of a cross-continental headline tour. A multi-format rollout locks in; singles, live system, and campaign sequencing aligned into one continuous build. Dutch artist and producer ZEP sets the next phase with NO ENEMIES, landing May 8 via PULSE Records. The project arrives off a tight release run that’s been engineered for momentum rather than spikes. Each drop feeding the next, no dead space in between. TRYNA DO leads with a visual, extending a run that started with NOBODY (7.8M+ streams, strong live response). DON’T BREAK tapped into breakdance culture, while FIGURE IT OUT broadened the…
Essex-based punk duo The Meffs have unveiled their latest track, “Disorder (Wake Up)”, giving fans a second glimpse into their upcoming sophomore album Business. Scheduled for release on 11th September via FLG, the record follows a whirlwind 2025 that saw Lily (vocals/guitar) and Lewis (drums) grace stages at Glastonbury, Download, and 2000trees. Pre-order the album now.The new single is a pointed commentary on the current political climate and the treatment of those seeking asylum. The band explains that the track is a call to “wake up” to the narratives used by the establishment to cause division. Accompanied by a music…
House of All | European Sun | English GardenOslo, LondonFriday 1 MayThe House of All have emerged from The Fall’s ashes with a head-expanding sound increasingly their own. Steve Morgan enjoyed a phoenix night with Martin Bramah and his band of drummersIt’s a brutal game at the best of times, this rock and roll business. In 2026, it can look like an endurance test. Venues making ends meet as multi-purpose affairs, with gigs, once front and centre, done and dusted by 10pm for a new wave of punters. ‘More cow bell’ ran the old studio gag – ironic in these…
Hailing from Switzerland, Krokus were nicknamed the ‘Alpine AC/DC’ thanks to albums such as Metal Rendez-vous and One Vice At A Time, and songs like Screaming In The Night, Midnite Maniac and the immortal Long Stick Goes Boom. In 2019, the band looked back on their eventful career and the run-ins they’d had with everyone from AC/DC to Def Leppard. “Reaching the top is difficult but, let me tell you, staying there is much, much tougher,” says Chris von Rohr.As bassist and co-founding member of Krokus, a band who, despite being from the rock’n’roll backwater of Switzerland, attained platinum-selling status…
The crew behind Novacaine Festival have just pulled the curtain back on the first wave of bands for their 2026 edition, and it looks like they’re well on their way to topping their successful debut. The festival is set to take over The Corporation in Sheffield on Saturday, 28th November 2026, and if the initial names are anything to go by, it’s going to be a proper belter for alternative fans.Headlining the day are post-hardcore heavyweights As Everything Unfolds. The band have been on a bit of a tear lately following the release of their third album, Did You Ask…
Located at the Scarborough Library Community Space, and running from the 2nd to the 20th May, a new exhibition curated by Ian Trowell gathers material and testimony from the Sex Pistols‘ visits to Scarborough.With a dynamic of change rather than a heroic story in mind, the exhibition is situated alongside the quotidian artefacts that defined Scarborough in 1976 and 1977. The images, artefacts and narrative builds a contrast between the everydayness of Scarborough and the extraordinariness of the Sex Pistols. Shifting to a wider focus, the story then reflects on the intimate and enduring connections between the seaside and subcultures,…