The MOBO Awards are officially turning 30, and they’re heading north to celebrate in style. For the first time ever, Europe’s biggest celebration of Black music and culture will take over Manchester’s Co-op Live on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The nominations are in, and the competition is fierce. Leading the pack with four nods each are North London icon…

Pop fans, it’s time to celebrate. After a 23-year hiatus as a duo, Nicole and Natalie Appleton are officially back. Their brand-new single, ‘Falling Into You’, drops today, and it’s every bit the sophisticated pop we’ve been craving. The track feels like a spiritual successor to their 2003 hit ‘Don’t Worry’ — fluid, timeless, and effortlessly cool. To keep the magic authentic, the sisters reunited with Gareth Young (the producer behind their smash ‘Fantasy’) and his songwriting partner Bnann.

Alt-R&B powerhouse ELIZA is back with a vintage funk-infused reminder to protect your peace as she gears up for the release of her third studio album, The Darkening Green. ELIZA isn't just making music; she’s crafting an ecosystem. The North London native has just dropped her latest track, ‘Cheddar’, a soulful, spiky confrontation that serves as the perfect appetizer for her highly anticipated new record, …

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The Molotovs and the Big Issue put on a spectacular show for hundreds of shoppers in London today in support of the charity’s ‘Stop, Talk and Support’ Christmas campaign. The band, siblings Matt and Issey Cartlidge, 17 and 19, played songs from forthcoming debut album Wasted On Youth as they encouraged passersby in Soho to meet Big Issue vendors Paul and Terry, who can often be found near Oxford Circus and St Paul’s Cathedral.

As we approach the Yuletide season, The Struts vocalist Luke Spiller has debuted a festive cover of Christmas classic ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’, available today across all digital streaming platforms. While this time of the year can be chaotic for many, Spiller hopes fans get the chance to slow dance to this version in between the often hectic moments that happen around Christmas time.

British indie heroes The Kooks will round off their phenomenal year by helping the nation welcome in 2026 as part of Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on Wednesday 31st December. Set to be the ultimate New Year’s Eve party for viewers at home, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be joined by a line-up of legendary artists and rising stars, along with famous faces in the audience.

Indie’s rising stars meet punk upstarts and new pop sensations at Sound City 2026 with Liverpool’s multi-venue festival of talent discovery announcing its first wave of artists, including hype-generating Manchester four-piece Westside Cowboy, Scottish commander of slick soul songwriting Brooke Combe, and Aussie powerhouse duo Teenage Joans on a rare UK appearance. Following the rapid sell out of early bird tickets for the three-day event, opening with the…

Rock in Rio Lisbon unveils the full Rock Day lineup for 21 June 2026, bringing together global icons, groundbreaking newcomers and influential Portuguese acts for one of the most powerful and wide-ranging rock celebrations in the festival’s history. Across the World Stage, Music Valley Stage and the Super Bock Stage, the day spans rap-rock, alternative rock, metal, punk, and 2000s nu-metal nostalgia, uniting generations of fans in the City of Rock.

In a groundbreaking musical partnership that has been decades in the making, Frank Popp Ensemble announces the release of "Right Before My Eyes," featuring the Modfather himself, Paul Weller. This historic collaboration marks Frank Popp as the first German artist to work with the legendary British musician on an original track, uniting two distinctive voices across generations and musical traditions.

Today 23 year old Port Talbot born artist Hannah Grae makes her first independent release with ‘Bitch’, an alt-pop anthem laced with nostalgic ‘90s attitude and a dreamy indie edge - Listen below. ‘Bitch’ was co-written with Hunter West and produced by Dylan Bauld. The track heralds a bold new chapter for Hannah, revealing a fearless vulnerability as she explores the messy, consuming side of jealousy.

The electro art-punk pioneers White Rose Movement, darlings of the indie press in the  mid-noughties, are officially back. After a 15-year wait, their highly requested track, Cigarette Machine, is finally being released across all digital platforms on Nov 21st. The tune gained cult status after being featured in the 2010 Playstation/Xbox 360 game Skate 3, and for over a decade, fan communities on Reddit and YouTube have passionately requested its official release.

Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend of orchestral drama, futuristic production, and raw emotion, “IMPLOSION” captures the internal chaos that fueled Labrinth’s creative rebirth. The track is a cinematic chase through the mind, driven by swelling strings, explosive beats, and his unmistakable vocal intensity.

The remarkable Lily Allen, whose highly acclaimed album West End Girl has become a massive global success with over 150 million streams, and a third consecutive Top 5 position on the UK Albums Chart, has today announced a new run of live dates. Following phenomenal public demand for her instantly sold-out theatre shows in March 2026, Lily will return for UK and Ireland arena dates in June 2026.

EMMMA’s first two EPs, the recent ‘Wednesday’s Child’ and last year’s ‘Secondary Character’, introduced an artist with a glistening future ahead of her. Her distinctive brand of leftfield pop - euphoric energy tinged with heartbroken emotions - puts her own unique slant on a style that will appeal to fans of Chappell Roan and Holly Humberstone. Now EMMMA…

Multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band Kings of Leon have announced a series of UK shows for 2026. The band will perform at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow on Friday 3rd July, Co-op Live, Manchester on Saturday 4th July, and First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Monday 6th July. Recognized as one of the biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years, Kings of Leon have headlined the world's most prestigious festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde and numerous Lollapaloozas in Berlin, Sao Paulo, Chicago and Santiago, to name but a few.

Global rock icons Deep Purple today announce a UK tour across November 2026, including shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Celebrated for defining the sound of rock for more than five decades, Deep Purple remain one of the world’s most revered live acts and will be joined on select dates by special guests Mammoth, formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen, as well as UK rockers…

East London’s celebrated festival All Points East welcomes two time GRAMMY Award and BRIT Award winning artist Lorde as the next headliner for 2026, heading to Victoria Park on Saturday 22 August 2026. Lorde will be joined by an incredible female-led line up; PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, 2hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch and Fabiana Palladino, …

Rock N Roll Circus has revealed the next line-up announcement for its return to Earlham Park, Norwich from Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026, confirming a very special line up for Saturday 22nd August.  In a one-off celebration of three generation-defining records, The Kooks, The Vaccines and The Fratellis will each perform one of their seminal albums under the Big Top.

Step inside the intimate glow of Voodoo Daddy’s Showroom for a stunning acoustic session with Mairead. Stripped-back and soulful, Mairead delivers a captivating performance that showcases her powerful vocals and raw emotion in every note. Watch the full session now! @mairead_music DOP James Colk Camera Operators Ava Carrigan Amelia Watson Gracie Matthews Elliot Humphries Photos Jimmy Mavroudis Jasmine Crosskill Helena Lewis Audio Mix Matt Munford Edited by Gracie Matthews Filmed for Pop Scoop & Access Creative College

The legendary British band Madness will bring their inimitable mix of ska, pop and pure joy to Earlham Park, Norwich on Sunday 23 August 2026. This announcement follows the news that The Streets will open this year’s Rock N Roll Circus Norwich on Friday 21st August, with that date nearing a complete and total sell out. The eagerly anticipated line-up for Saturday 20th August is soon to be announced.

Sensational alt-rock London four-piece, Keo, return to Liverpool’s festival of new music discovery, Sound City to headline the event’s main stage just a year after playing a basement show for 200 new fans. On an unassailable arc since the release of their hyped summertime EP, Siren, the band has received welcome comparisons to Wunderhorse and Fontaines DC and now look ahead to playing the ornate, …

All Points East and Outbreak Fest announce their major headliner for 2026: multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones, who will be taking over Victoria Park on Sunday 23 August 2026. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 14 November 2025. With Outbreak Fest London making its All Points East debut, Deftones will be joined by an incredible list of artists on…

The UK's biggest pop music festival, Mighty Hoopla, today announces their sensational line up for 2026. The Saturday sees music superstar and artist of the moment Lily Allen headline in a UK festival exclusive performing the 'West End Girl' album in full, whilst the Sunday welcomes queer icons Scissor Sisters for a mega hit packed set that is sure to end Hoopla in electric style.

The chart-topping, multi-Platinum selling Scouting For Girls will release their new album ‘These Are The Good Days’ on March 27th 2026 - a record which they today preview by sharing its title track and lead single. It will be the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Place We Used To Meet’ which became their highest-charting record in eight years. The trio behind mega-hits ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’ (#1), ‘She’s So Lovely’ (#7), ‘Elvis Ain’t Dead’ (#8) and ‘Heartbeat’ (#10) still command a huge, loyal following as evidenced by the majority of next year’s headline tour already being sold-out.