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In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Shelton Carl and his brand new single titled “Steppa”. Louisiana-born independent artist Shelton Carl returns with his latest single, “Steppa,” available now. Rooted in Southern hip-hop and driven by authentic storytelling, the new release captures the mentality of perseverance, discipline, and moving forward with purpose no matter the obstacles. More than just a song, “Steppa” represents a mindset. Built from years of balancing family responsibilities, a full-time industrial career, entrepreneurship, and a dedication to music, Shelton Carl delivers a record…
Skunk Anansie | Garbage | Du BlondeDelamere Forest Live18th June 2026Two of alternative rock’s most enduring and influential bands, Skunk Anansie and Garbage, deliver a joint headline show against the stunning backdrop of Delamere Forest that’s as powerful, emotional and politically charged as it is entertaining. Claire Glover and Melanie Smith from Louder Than War check it out, and discover there are gigs and then there are nights like this that feel genuinely special.Part of the ever-popular Forest Live series, which brings world-class artists into some of the UK’s most beautiful woodland settings, the event offers a unique opportunity to…
Bambie Thug has pulled out of performing at Bludfest in the Czech Republic next weekend, adding that they’ll be taking a break from performing for their health. YUNGBLUD’s annual festival is going abroad for the first time this year after spending its first two years at the Milton Keynes Bowl. As ever, the man himself will be performing, alongside a line-up that this year includes Biffy Clyro, Primal Scream, Palaye Royale, Destroy Lonely, LEAP, Pale Waves, Jesse Jo Stark, Nieve Ella and Pam Rabbit. All the action is taking place at Hradec Králové near Prague. However, Bambie has now said…
Chuck Strangershas dropped new single,G Pack. Lifted from the Brooklyn born rapper and producer’s forthcoming album ”Glory of the King’s Hand”, out 10th July. G Packfinds Strangers flowing fluidly with pensive stream of consciousness reflections on the consistency of his grind.The single is accompanied by a pair of narratively linked, Broken Antenna directed videos forG Packand and Strangers’ previous singleEveryday, featuring Obii Say.TheGlory of the King’s Handalbum sees Strangers building on the classic golden age New York hip hop blueprint, updating it for the modern era. It showcases his relatable, open hearted honesty and introspection, and featuresbillywoods,ZerohandObiiSay, with production fromTheAlchemist,KennySegal,Preservation,…
Following a standout season for Arsenal and the opening of the 2026 World Cup, rising UK artist Nicole Blakk has unveiled her latest single, Saka (Lemme Know), a vibrant summer anthem packed with confidence, charisma and infectious energy.Driven by shuffling percussion and a catchy hook, the track sees Nicole deliver a playful but clear message: she has no time for mixed signals. Blending sharp lyricism with impressive vocal runs, Saka (Lemme Know) continues the momentum built by recent releases including Broke Love, Money (On My Mind) and Hold Me.Raised in Watford, Nicole Blakk has quickly established herself as one of…
Baltimore house music icon DJ Spen has dropped the first taste of his highly anticipated new artist album, The Praise Party, due later this summer on Quantize Recordings.The lead single, When I Needed You Most, is a powerful and deeply emotive production written by Kelly Spencer and brought to life by the stunning vocals of Arrested Development’s Tasha LaRae. Blending heartfelt songwriting with Spen’s trademark soulful house sound, the track sets the tone for what promises to be one of the standout soulful house releases of the year.The release package also includes a fresh remix from rising producer Hugo C,…
There’s a particular kind of silence that hangs in the air when a character stops feeling like a character. On screen, in the world of JCW, we see a towering figure in black, red-tinted sermons to the camera, eerie roll calls and cryptic messages about “Red Love.” It looks, at first glance, like a brilliantly unhinged wrestling gimmick: a cult-adjacent preacher, a strange sidekick in the form of Mr. Wiggles, and an ever-growing list of names who’ve made the Red Roll Call. But sit down with Father Bronson, as I did, somewhat nervously, over a screen from the UK—and the…
Speaking in the new issue of Uncut, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood reflect on the long arc of The Rolling Stones’ career, as the band reach the milestone of their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and consider the rich continuity that still defines them… Twenty-five albums feels like a considerable landmark for the Stones. While Mick Jagger dryly suggests “25 doesn’t seem that many, does it?”, in his philosophical way, Keith Richards sees a bigger picture emerging: “There’s a thread that runs through it somehow,” he nods sagely. “After all, you’re listening to a bunch of guys’ life…
HomeTracksSomething for the weekend: Clem Snide “Where Have You Gone” Well that’s it from us for this week and we can’t let today pass without acknowledging the massive sense of relief after last night. Maybe the Reform guy is a better plumber than politician, although you better hope all your connecting pipes are white. Anyway we have maybe a few weeks at best of that hopey-changey thing before everything turns to shit again so enjoy it while it lasts. We leave you in the meantime dear reader with a new song by a band we’ve long loved around these parts,…
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson is on the cover of the new, gift-packed issue of Prog, which is on sale now!Issue 171 of Prog comes with a really cool Prog laptop sticker, a Jethro Tull artprint, a newly updated 148-page Tull eBook and a 15-track sampler from Prog For Peart festival featuring all the bands appearing this July.Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull graces the cover and is the first-ever interviewee of Prog’s brand-new All-New All-Star Interview. We got a host of Ian’s famous friends, fans and peers to ask him that burning, Tull-related question that they’ve always wanted to ask. The…
Scottish hip hop heavyweight Kryptik continues a busy year with the release of Industrial Strength, a powerful new collaboration with rising Ayrshire born, Stirling based rapper Pro Focus.Originally crafted during lockdown, the track sees Kryptik revisiting his Drum & Bass roots, blending gritty synths, deep basslines and a live hip hop breakbeat into a high energy fusion that hits hard from start to finish. Although the instrumental sat unfinished for years, everything changed when Kryptik and Pro Focus connected while supporting Fliptrix in Glasgow. The pair quickly realised they had the chemistry to bring the track to life.The result is…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Kojo Kay and his brand new EP titled THIS DOESN’T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT 🙁. There are projects that simply collect songs together, and then there are projects that feel like chapters torn from a personal journal. With THIS DOESN’T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT 🙁, Vancouver artist and producer Koja Kay delivers the latter; an emotionally rich, sonically adventurous EP that serves as both a compelling standalone release and an…