Ludovico Einaudi reveals the details of his first-ever collection of solo piano works, Solo Piano, and shares new piece “Memory One” ahead of a sold-out solo tour of the UK and Ireland. www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/ludovic...

Are Arctic Monkeys about to drop their swansong and split up? A sub-reddit thread thinks so and an Instagram post today offers the greatest tease yet that new music from Alex Turner and co might be closer than we think.

Encompassed by a slurry of synth passages and the familiar warble of a Fender Rhodes tremolo, on “Marrow”, London-based artist Paris Rabone pulls listeners into his rain-slicked world.

Animator, director, musician and Over the Garden Wall creator Patrick McHale talks through the songs that have soundtracked his life.

With sharp wit and crunchy guitars, London-based singer-songwriter Sofia Gobbi uses humour to unpack emotional imbalance and the contradictions of modern dating. buff.ly/UXm1upX

Despite the former Smiths claim that nobody would release him because free-speech is now "criminalised", Morrissey's next solo LP Make-up is a Lie will see the light of day on 6 March, and includes a Roxy Music cover and a song about Lester Bangs.

Newcastle jazz outfit Knats announce their upcoming second album, A Great Day In Newcastle, a “love letter to their hometown” produced by former Black Midi member Geordie Greep, and share lead single “Wor Jackie”. www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/knats-a...

From a stifling island childhood to the pulse of London's underground, Tom Falle is transmuting isolation into a radiant sonic universe as Rhumba Club.

After a year of gathering steady steam, Copenhagen duo mikey are ready to re-introduce themselves to listeners on dream-laden alt-pop single “somewhere I belong”.

South London singer-songwriter Skye Newman announced as winner BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, tipping her off as the top artist to watch for this year. www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/skye-ne...

“I’m what you're aspiring to be when you think you’re an outsider. I don’t have any choice, this is my lifestyle": Angel Du$t release new single, "I'm The Outside", the fifth single from their upcoming album, COLD 2 THE TOUCH.

Maria BC reveals details of third album, Marathon, and shares the title track — which sees her reflect on childhood memories of living in middle America.

Cate Le Bon and St. Vincent come together on new single, "Always The Same", the "cousin to the song cycle" of Le Bon's 2025 album Michelangelo Dying.

London shoegaze band Whitelands explore grief and mortality on new single, "Blankspace", the latest preview of their upcoming album, Sunlight Echoes.

London-based rapper and producer Wesley Joseph announces his debut album, Forever Ends Someday, and finds "clarity in chaos" on new single “Peace Of Mind” featuring Danny Brown.

Watch Iceland Airwaves festival breakout Alaska1867 – the face of an exciting direction for the country's eclectic rap scene – perform new song "Músalagið" for her Best Fit session, live in Reyjavík, in partnership with Record in Iceland.

Tyler Ballgame learns how to accept rejection on new single, "Matter of Taste", the third preview of his upcoming debut album, For the First Time, Again.

Michigan noise rock outfit Prostitute share a live video for "All Hail (Pressure)" from their 2024 debut album, Attempted Martyr, filmed at The Windmill in Brixton.

Crack Cloud return with new album, Peace and Purpose, the product of "a winter of prolonged grief", and share new single "SAFE ROOM".

As part of Independent Venue Week 2026, taking place between 26 January and 1 February, Artist Ambassadors Nova Twins, Brògeal, and Eve Goodman will play a run of special live shows, featuring a homecoming performance from Nova Twins at The Amersham Arms.

Not For Radio — the solo project of The Marias' María Zardoya — covers Radiohead's "Nude" in first-ever performance at Oakland's Fox Theater.

Robyn reveals that her eighth studio album is called Sexistential, contains nine tracks, is released on 27 March via Young, and includes her first co-write with Max Martin in 15 years, alongside the release of new singles “Talk To Me” and “Sexistential”.

The Twilight Sad announce sixth album, IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE, featuring The Cure's Robert Smith, and share new single "DESIGNED TO LOSE".

"This song is about the experience of being in a human body, self-acceptance, and how our bodies are simply a suit for our souls.": Portland heavy rock trio Blackwater Holylight share new single, "Bodies".

MEMORIALS — the project formed by Electrelane singer Verity Susman and Wire guitarist Matthew Simm — announce new album, All Clouds Bring Not Rain, and share lead single “Cut Glass Hammer”.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy announces new album, We Are Together Again, a follow-up to The Purple Bird, and shares lead single "They Keep Trying To Find You".

Buck Meek teams up with producer and fellow Big Thief member James Krivchenia on upcoming album, The Mirror, featuring collaborators Adrianne Lenker, Mary Lattimore, Alex Somers, and more.

Iron & Wine announces eighth album, Hen's Teeth, the sibling record to his 2024 album Light Verse, and shares new single "In Your Ocean".

Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow announces self-titled debut album under the solo moniker Book of Churches, and shares lead single "Song By a Stranger".

After two years of featuring the track in live sets, DJ Seinfeld has released club favourite "Plush", his first solo music in two years.

Portland-based songwriter Bory announces second album, Never Turns To Night, and shares new single "By The Lake".

Joyce Manor release new single, "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives", the opening track to their upcoming album, I Used To Go To This Bar.

Mandy, Indiana share new techno-inspired track, "Cursive", the second preview of their upcoming album, URGH

Heavenly announce Highway To Heavenly, their first new album in 30 years, and release new single "Excuse Me". buff.ly/5qOk3hH

Spanish cellist, singer, and producer Yamila shares new single "Lo Animal", the final preview of her upcoming second album, Noor.

Geese have landed fourth place in BBC Radio 1's Sound Of 2026 list, tipping them off as one of this year's most exciting acts to watch.

Ellur releases "Dream Of Mine", the final single from her upcoming debut album, At Home In My Mind

London-based duo LuxJury reveal details of their debut album, Giving Up, and share live studio performance of lead single “Snacks (I Could Love You)”

Six-piece Madra Salach are creating ancestral melodies with blistering modernity and have forged a raw new folklore from Dublin's restless spirit writes Jamie Wilde.

Seafret return with fourth album, Fear of Emotion, and share lead single "Signal Fire". buff.ly/82f9noh

London psychedelic trio The Stingrays sign to Nice Swan Records and share new single, “He Said To Me” www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-sti...

The Cribs release new single, “Never The Same, the final preview of their upcoming album, Selling A Vibe www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-cri...

“Colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills up my back, and the chance that my fellow greenlanders might go from one cruel coloniser to another is too brutal to even imagine.”: Björk urges Greenland to fight for independence www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/bjork-e...

After a decade as one half of Let's Eat Grandma, Jenny Hollingworth has stepped into the solo light as Jenny on Holiday, crafting an existential party record where catharsis meets the sticky dance floor.

PinkPantheress, Central Cee, SZA and more to take part in an online auction hosted by Freedom For Sudan www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/pink-pa...

Is 2026 the year of BTS? The K-pop icons confirm their return with the announcement of a new album and a worldwide tour

Joji shares new single, “LOVE YOU LESS”, and (sort of) appears in a new interview with Genius www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/joji-dr...

Laufey is awarded the Icelandic Order of the Falcon for her contributions to music in Iceland and internationally www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/laufey-...

PJ Harvey teases new album and new book, and shares a playlist of music that she has found “inspiring and strengthening” through 2025 www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/pj-harv...

Peter Gabriel has dropped “Been Undone", the first single from a new record that continues his pattern of lunar-timed music drops, coinciding with the year’s first full moon – known as the Wolf Moon.