Today's New Band Spotlight comes via Reading's Bone-Idle. Gutteral vocals, crunching riffs, and a solo post-'Heathen Chemistry' Oasis spent years searching for. Pure rebellion. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/bone-idle

Kickstart your Monday with the blissful songwriting of Sweden's Michaela Aberg. Big love to This Feeling for the tip-off. Read all about Aberg's mesmeric shoegazed here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/michaela-aberg

Mondays are shite. Fact. So dive into Ferb's new single 'Provence'. A brutal foray into the torture of heartbreak, which culminates with colossal guitars! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/ferb-provence

Southend's Lemon and Lime released their debut single 'Sunshine' yesterday. Tinged with the Small Faces and blessed with a great bluesy solo, it's begging to be blasted out of the @TheMarquisCG speakers this weekend. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/lemon-and-lime-sunshine

Kickstart your Wednesday with Dublin's Cable Boy in our New Band Spot section. Racing indie-psyche guitars and soulful vocals link arms on their joyous dalliance. Sun-kissed and defiant, they're a band with limitless appeal. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/cable-boy

Next up in our New Band Spotlight are Liverpool-based band Dead Cherry. They've made quite a splash with their debut single 'Favourite Song'. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Blossoms @thestrokes.bsky.social

Barry outfit Bendricks released their latest single, 'Heartbeat Stopper', just over a week ago. An untamed anthem that threatens to come undone at the seams, the perfect sonic for them. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/bendricks-heartbeat-stopper

Rising Leeds stars The North released their new EP Coming of Age at the start of May. The turmoil of youth is illuminated by snarling vocals, raging guitars, and lyrics that trace the ascent from innocence to selfhood. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-north-coming-of-age

Our 3rd instalment of New Band Spotlight today features Cornwall's The Ultra Violets There's a lightness that percolates their chaos, a recipe for huge stages if ever we saw one. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Our 2nd helping of New Band Spotlight today features London's Tough Cookie. Divine alt & slacker rock to ponder life, love, and loss to. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Today's New Band Spotlight comes via Kent's Polo Lounge. They've reimagined the carnage of Myspace parties, Skins, and the mid to late 00s for 2026, and it's intoxicating! Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO @forwardrussia.bsky.social @22grandpod.bsky.social

Next up in our New Band Spotlight features are Wigan's latest heroes Montello. They're set to play Truck Festival and Isle Of Wight Festival this summer. It's easy to see why: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are West London's Speedial. From folk to post-punk, they're utterly spellbinding! Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/speedial

Preston's anointed sons @thecases.bsky.social are set to release their debut EP 'Mr. Penny' later this month. It's full of @thekooksmusic.bsky.social charm and youthful exuberance to revel in. Check out our track-by-track review here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-c...

At the end of last month, Colour TV released their latest single, 'At Sunset'. Their early forays into @suedehq.bsky.social & @thesmithsltd.bsky.social are now being informed by the directness of @fontainesdublin.bsky.social . Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/colou...

London's (via Leeds) The Utopiates released their 2nd album, 'Let's Make This Happen', this week. A soundtrack for a generation running out of time but refusing to stop moving. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-u...

Icons @suedehq.bsky.social in Southend: no nostalgia act, no polite greatest hits parade. New songs roared back like classics, old anthems reborn with venom. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/suede-cliffs-pavillion-southend

Kickstart your week with Elgin Drive in our New Band Spotlight section. Their debut single sways from robust to angelic, and is to be devoured! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/elgin-drive FFO DMA'S The Courteeners

This Friday, Danish outfit Mansfield release their new single 'Too Much To Handle' Their 1st since 2024's fine 'For All The Right Reasons' album, and they're right back in the groove, channelling Lightning Seeds & My Life Story. Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/mansfield-too-much-to-handleg

Newport's The Rogues are recently released their new single 'New York'. This single is rich in romantic sonics. Could they become this generation's Cherry Ghost and @richardhawley.bsky.social? Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-r...

This Friday marks the release of The Enemy's first studio album in 11 years. Sonically, 'Social Disguises' pays homage to all that they were & the scenes they came up in, whilst Tom Clarke's writing continues his character-driven stories. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-e...

With wit, warmth, and melody, France Murray distils Get Cape Wear Cape Fly. debut album into her latest single 'Adults' Read all about her fine single here: travellerstunes.com/review/frances-murray-adults FFO Pavement / Kurt Vile

00s cult heroes The Others are back with their riotous new single 'Met You in the Bar'. Their archetypal riotous sound links arms with the @thecharlatans.bsky.social & The Stranglers on this beauty! Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-others-met-you-in-the-bar

Kickstart your day with twisted & undeniable grooves of Glasgow's The Martells. Read all about how they've reinvigorated the underground UK scene of the mid-00s here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-martells FFO Bromhead Jackets / Harrisons / @thestrokes.bsky.social

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Darlington's The Ransoms. As fresh a sound as we've heard this month so far. Their brand of psyche-rock is set for a breakout year. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-ransoms FFO Hundred Reasons Wunderhorse

Friday's New Band Spotlight begins with SE London's Superdays. From Romance to melancholy, this indie outfit is gunning for your emotions! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Cherry Ghost The Rogues @thecure.com

Our next New Band Spotlight comes from Blackburn's The Rafters Desperate rock 'n' roll to follow blindly into battle for. Brash, confident, and debauched joy! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Next up in our New Band Spotlight features are London's Sweet Unrest. Angst-soaked nihilist anthems that haul souls from despair into hard-won glory. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/sweet-unrest

First up today in our New Band Spotlight section are The Harbours. Infectious, credible Indie-pop that's destined to soundtrack many a festival this summer. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-harbours FFO @thekooksmusic.bsky.social @littlecomets.bsky.social @thewombats.co.uk

Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.

Scouse icons Cast are set to release 'Yeah Yeah Yeah', a career-defining album! Wiser, bolder, and better than ever, their 8th studio album, with the aid of PP Arnold & Youth, is going to turn some serious heads this year. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/cast-...

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Brum 5-piece Wooden Dog. Timeless songwriting beset with beguiling grace and divine power. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/wooden-dog FFO Starsailor / Turin Breaks / Coldplay

Start your Saturday right! Get on the indie joyride that is The Public Eye. With the wild side of @reverend-makers.bsky.social and the heart of Milburn running through their veins, they look set to win legions of fans this year. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-public-eye

Kickstart your Friday with Dreaming of Citra in our New Band Spotlight section. Read all about their crisp indie licks here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Wolf Alice / Long Island

Today's New Band Spotlight focuses on Scotland's Decade. Their debut single 'Lady' is steeped in emotion and indie royalty. Let their ascent to the throne begin. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/decade FFO The Ansells Doves Editors Stanleys

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are London's Pedestrian Band. Fuelled by pure rage and unfiltered intensity. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO @thesonicyouth.bsky.social @nirvana-hj.bsky.social @qotsa-official.bsky.social

Today's New Band Spotlight comes via the punk rock outfit Lacross Club. Their full-throttle destruction is going to kick the guitar scene into life! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/lacross-club FFO Soft Play IDLES Bob Vylan

Next in our New Band Spotlight are London's new riff makers Cheap Suits They play the iconic Water Rats for This Feeling on Jan 31st. It promises to be a sweaty, chaotic dream! Read why here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/cheap-suits FFO @thestrokes.bsky.social @theblackkeys.bsky.social

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section is Fat Dog drummer ELLiS-D. The Talking Heads and The Rapture fuel his chaotic joyride and is not to be missed at DIY Mag's 6th January gig at The Old Blue Last. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/ellis-d

Kickstart your Monday with London's Alphabet in our New Band Spotlight section. Read all about their powerfully emotive blend of shoegaze & post-punk here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO PRIESTGATE shame

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are the mouth-watering prospects, ferb. The London outfit stray from @thestrokes.bsky.social to Wunderhorse and their upcoming Camden gig is not to be missed. Read More: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are London's Clamber. Infectious and heartfelt indie anthems to warm the soul during the bleak winter days. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/clamber FFO The Lottery Winners / Lock-In

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Essex/London outfit She's In Parties. With the early magic of Wolf Alice and great pop instincts, they could be one of this year's breakout acts. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO beabadoobee Mitski

Next up in our end-of-year roundup is London groove machine The Utopiates. 'Lost My Groove' is their most aggressive single to date and does not disappoint. Read all about their abrasive basslines here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-utopiates-lost-my-groove

Before 2025 wraps, we’re catching up with single reviews of our favourite tracks from recent months. First up are the anthem-making machine All The Young. Their new confessional songwriting is to be adored! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/all-t... FFO The K's The Crooks DMA's

It's that time of year again, no, not sprouts and gout. It's our coveted (by my mum only) Top 40 Albums of the year. It's our huge honour to announce that The Bracknall, Pastel and Pynch are our top 3. We'll find out in what order. Read more: travellerstunes.com/features/top...

Last Friday, The Bracknall played their final gig of 2025 at 229 in London. The sell-out show was nothing short of breathtaking. A moment of pure rock 'n' roll unity! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-bracknall-229-london 📸This Is Gary

One of 2025's breakout stars, The Slates, are back with @thestoneroses.bsky.social inspired single 'Understand the Groove'. They've stepped off the gas for this one, but the power remains. indie-psyche that'll continue to propel them to the masses. Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/the-s...

BANGER ALERT! Fitzroy Holt new single 'Around the Wreakin' is a monster of a single. A rabid untameable animal that demands serious attention. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/fitzroy-holt-around-the-wreakin

Kickstart your day right with Modern Guilt in our New Band Spotlight section. With the coolness of the @thestrokes.bsky.social & the enthralling joy of @supergrasshq.bsky.social they're destined to go far. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...