The much hyped teenage siblings deliver on their early promise with a full-on indie guitar debut album. Out on Marshall Records the 30th of January.

Belgium speednoise band Ronker provide a blistering debut album. Out on Labelman January the 30th.

January the 30th has been ridiculously stacked with good releases, but don't forget to make a small amount of room for this new album from Joyce Manor. Out on Epitaph Records.

A phenomenal new voice launches his debut album. Out on Rough Trade Records on the 30th of January.

Mykl Barton's sophomore album will appeal to lovers of alt-rock. You can't talk to people in the Brighton music scene without Mykl Barton's name cropping up fairly soon on. The multi-instrumentalist, with links to Newcastle and Brighton, has fingers in many musical pies, a collaborator and sounding board for many in that local scene. This second Sick Joy album is well constructed, with many classic rock reference points.

Arctic Monkeys!!!!!

A thrilling grenade of old school punk that takes zero prisoners.

A high-quality debut album from a new band from Brighton. Out on Sugar-Free Records, January the 30th.

The hard rock trio release their 4th album having relocated to Los Angeles. Out on 30th January on Suicide Squeeze Records.

There are some stunning moments in this second album from the US singer-songwriter.

Firmly established as a Queen of modern metal music, Poppy continues her quest for world domination.

Sleaford Mods, Charli XCX and watch out for bright new things Westside Cowboy.

The Leeds band take everything up a notch on their inventive third album.

The up and coming Isle Of White band cancel all live dates with immediate effect, including a visit to Reading's Facebar.

Only The Poets charismatic frontman Tommy Longhurst took the time to sit down with us for a chat covering what is in store for the album launch and why honest conversations about mental health are such a key part of the band and the album. Also, have they had the Reading Festival phone call yet?

One of Reading's greatest bands is ready to take on the world.

The Hasting's based alt-punk-rock outfit find a little bit more peace on their latest album.

The Cribs are out on the road to showcase a fine new album!

Reading's indie-pop kings announce a battle of the bands at the Purple Turtle on January the 31st!

The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!

If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.

Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.

The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.

Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.

Getting down to the business end!