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...

One week today sees the release of Colour TV comeback single 'iBaby'. After a 2-year hiatus, they're back and better than ever! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/colour-tv-ibaby FFO Gene @suedehq.bsky.social

Happy Release day Ecko Single after single, the young Ayr outfit continues to stride forward, cool af, armed with slick licks and great vocals. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/ecko-danny-mackenzie FFO Marseille / Pastel / The Bracknall

Birmingham's Charm have unleashed hell on their new single 'Icy Fingers'. Huge riffs, devilish licks, and monster solos unite on this behemoth guitar record! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/charm... FFO BRMC @theblackkeys.bsky.social

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Derbyshire's Alchemy Pulling from the greats like @kulashaker.bsky.social & @mansunofficial.bsky.social, they showcase an ability to unite big crowds in moments of beauty. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/alchmey

In our 2nd helping of New Band Spotlight today comes Yorkshire's The Daltons Guttural rock 'n' roll destined to blow away the fakers! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Ecko Arctic Monkeys Supergrass

Next up in our New Band Spotlight is the London band Daydreamers. Crisp and poignant indie guitars that are destined to charm the masses! Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/daydreamers FFO Blossoms Sea Girls The Courteeners

Our next New Band Spotlight features Birmingham band Red Light Camera From the angelic to the angular, their licks are beset with hooks that will surely catapult them to big stages. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Arctic Monkeys The Clause Franz Ferdinand The Lathums

Our next New Band Spotlight section is Coventry's shortstraw. They unite punk, polemic, grime, & nu-rave in raw tunes. It's easy to see why Hak Baker, Soft Play, & @thelibs.bsky.social are fans Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/shortstraw FFO @entershikaris.bsky.social Hadouken

On the 17th October, Marseille releases their new single 'Fever'. A howling beast of rock 'n' roll which ushers in frontman Will Brown as the UK's next icon. Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/marseille-fever FFO @rideox4official.bsky.social @thecrooksuk.bsky.social

This past Friday, The Utopiates released their latest single, 'Let's Make This Happen'. With subtle grooves and poignant lyrics, they're a band that knows who they are and expresses it with supreme confidence. Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/the-utopiates-lets-make-this-happen

London's Pynch released their 2nd album on Friday. 'Beautiful Noise' is a poetic journey through the melancholy and philosophical dilemmas of your 20s. It's an absolute triumph! Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/pynch... FFO @thestrokes.bsky.social @weddingpresent.bsky.social

Hull troubadour Pablo Carrizo recently released his third single 'Bit of Me'. Tinged with the 00s greats, Carrizo showcases soulful vocals and toys with cadence like an established pro. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/pablo-carrizo-bit-of-me FFO Jack Penate Louis Dunford The Ks

Next up in our New Band Spotlight are London's Sodden Pelt. As post-punk becomes stale and bloated, Sodden Pelt ignite an alt-folk scene full of dark and dank characters to revel in. Read all about them here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section is Niall Logue. The former Lacuna Bloome frontman has been working with @bessatwell.bsky.social producer Michael Smith and the results are impressive. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/niall-logue