Listen to Bob Vylan’s cathartic new single ‘Makes Me Violent’

Soft Play have spoken to NME about their nu-metal inspired single ‘Mirror Muscles’ and what fans can expect from their first album in six years – as well as their decision to ditch the name ‘Slaves’ name and the chances of another collab with Robbie Williams.The punk duo kickstarted a new chapter of their career back in August with snooty comeback track ‘Punk’s Dead’ and last week, they followed it up with the ferocious ‘Mirror Muscles’.“We’ve just really embraced what we were about when we first started this band,” said guitarist Laurie Vincent. “On the last two records (2016’s ‘Take Control’ and 2018’s ‘Acts Of Fear And Love’) we had veered off course accidentally trying to be something we weren’t.

Warpaint have dropped a dreamy new single, ‘Underneath’.The new track serves as a softer, more acoustic-guitar led counterpart to their other recent single ‘Common Blue’, which came out on Valentine’s Day. Both songs will be released together as part of a seven-inch single to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary.The single is the band’s first new music since their 2022 album ‘Radiate Like This’ and has also seen them return to their original UK label, Rough Trade after a stint on Virgin Records.“With these new songs we tie a bow around this time in our lives, and all the experiences and songs we’ve shared over the years,” Warpaint said in a statement.

Pearl Jam have released their punky new single ‘Running’ from their upcoming album ‘Dark Matter’.The electrifying track features a deep bass line, a catchy guitar riff and a throbbing drum beat. Midway through the song it is infused with a heavy guitar solo while frontman Eddie Vedder sings: “Living in the shadows, crossing my fingers / A date with the gallows and a reprieve not looking likely”Speaking about ‘Running’ in an interview with SPIN, Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Stone Gossard shared that the riffs in the song were created by bassist Jeff Ament.

Maggie Rogers has shared a new single called ‘So Sick Of Dreaming’ – you can listen to it below.The laid-back, soft rock song serves as the second preview of Rogers’ third album ‘Don’t Forget Me’, which is due for release on April 12 via Polydor (pre-order here). She dropped the title track from the record last month.“So you think you’re on the right track/ Cruising on the bridge in your grey Cadillac/ You think it’s easy/ Walking on the water like there’s steppin’ stones,” Rogers sings in the first verse.Later, she tells the listener that her “heart’s breakin’” before adding: “Oh, there ain’t no diamond ring you could buy me to take me home.” Rogers goes on to deliver a spoken word passage in the bridge, in which she complains about her partner cancelling on her at the last minute.“So he calls me up 15 minutes before the reservation/ And says he’s got Knicks tickets instead/ I mean, I was at the restaurant,” she says.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Remi Wolf has announced her sophomore album “Big Ideas,” and with it released its first single “Cinderella.” The alt-pop artist is slated to drop her second full-length record on July 12 via Island Records. “Cinderella” is the first taste of her next era, replete with cheery horns and a light touch of funk.

Bat For Lashes has shared a heartfelt new single called ‘Letter To My Daughter’. Check it out below.Shared today (March 21), the new track sees the London-born musician Natasha Khan drop the latest teaser of her upcoming sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ – out May 31st via Mercury KX.“This title is pretty self-explanatory.

Metronomy have signed to a new label – Ninja Tune – and have today (March 12) released an experimental new single called ‘Nice Town’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way”The new single is described as “a collaboration with New York by way of Houston artist Pan Amsterdam” and is the first new music from the band since the release their collaborative EP, ‘Posse EP Volume 1’.Joe Mount, Metronomy’s founder, lead songwriter and only permanent member said of the new track: “My collaborations always start out the same way. I send out a folder of ideas, beats mainly, and see what comes back.

FLO have shared their sensual new single ‘Walk Like This’, marking their first release of the year.The track opens with the footsteps of a powerful strut which then leads into the trio – comprised of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer – singing “There’s a reason I walk like this / My baby, he be lovin’ on this / When he do it, he be workin’ that shit / And every night he got me wantin’ more of it,” embracing their sensuality and womanhood like never before.Speaking about the creation of the track in a press release, FLO shared: “We made ‘Walk Like This’ with our frequent and loved collaborators MNEK, Kabba, Relyt, Talay Riley and Ashton Sellars.”They continued: “It was the end of 2023 and we wanted to create something sexy, still fun and upbeat and for the certified lover girl in us all. It’s okay to admit a man’s doing well from time to time! We hope it makes you feel confident, a bit naughty and adds that extra sway to your walk.

Jesse Jo Stark has celebrated the launch of the latest collection for her merch line, Deadly Doll, alongside the likes of Yungblud and more. Check out exclusive photos from the launch below.Last Tuesday, Jesse Jo Stark hosted an exclusive dinner at Lilienblum in London to celebrate the new collection for Deadly Doll.

Headie One has dropped his latest single ‘Socials’ – check it out below.The London drill rapper’s new track is produced by Ambezza, Julia Lewis and Scotty White and sees him reflect on his roots and rise.The single arrives with a cameo-filled music video directed by Oliver Jennings, shot in locations across London with features from Tiffany Calver, DJ Semtex, Clavish, Big Zuu, Nemzzz, Mimi The Music Blogger and reality stars Samira Mighty and Chloe Burrows.Check out ‘Socials’ below.Headie – real name Irving Adjei – gave fans an exclusive listen to ‘Socials’ during a live gaming stream at Virgin Media Gamepad last week (February 28), joined by friends AJ Tracey, Tyrone and more.The artist was nominated for Best Group at the BRIT Awards 2024 this weekend with K-Trap, for their joint mixtape ‘Strength to Strength’, which ultimately went to Jungle.Before their 2023 release, Headie dropped his collaborative mixtape ‘No Borders’ in 2022, featuring a host of artists from Europe. NME also reviewed his mixtape ‘Too Loyal For My Own Good’ in 2021, writing “The 26-year-old doesn’t have to always rely on his drilling ways, as he proves with a collection that showcases his singing voice and floorfilling sensibilities.”The four-star review added: “Featuring no help from his UK rapping mates, ‘Too Loyal For My Own Good’ should live on as a highlight of Headie’s discography.

Kid Kapichi and Suggs have spoken to NME about their collaboration on the politically-motivated new single ‘Zombie Nation’, memories of late Specials frontman Terry Hall, and the struggles faced by new artists. Watch the music video first on NME below.The track is the latest taster of Kid Kapichi’s new album ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ – following on from the previously shared singles ‘Let’s Get To Work’, ‘Tamagotchi’ and ‘999’.

Cardi B has shared a brand-new single called ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ – you can listen to it below.The track, which marks the New York rapper’s first release of the year, contains a prominent sample of Missy Elliott’s 1999 single ‘She’s A Bitch’ from her album ‘Da Real World’.“Classy and a cunt/ Blocks and money gettin’ spunt/ Like, like what?/ Like a Coach bag, baby, this ain’t what you want/ If I ask for it, all I wanna hear is, ‘Yes’/ Bitch said she wanna be my opp, God bless,” Cardi raps in the first verse.‘Like What (Freestyle)’ is accompanied by an official video directed by Cardi’s husband Offset. The visuals see the star lounging around the pool at a mansion and participating in a photoshoot.At the end of the clip, we see the following message displayed onscreen: “This is just the beginning… stay tuned.” Watch here:Fans continue to await official news on Cardi’s yet-to-be-announced second album following numerous delays.

Elbow have shared a new single titled ‘Balu’ – you can listen to it below.The gritty, synth-heavy track is the latest preview of the Manchester band’s 10th studio album ‘Audio Vertigo’, which is due to arrive on March 22 via Polydor/Geffen (pre-order here).It sees frontman Guy Garvey sing over an infectious groove and triumphant horns, with the song finding Elbow in a heavier, more explosive sonic space.A description reads: ‘”Balu’ shares much musical DNA with the wider album; a focus on rhythm, a willingness to experiment with new sounds, and a love of beats that reflects the freedom the band felt throughout the recording process.”The single is accompanied by an official video, which combines black-and-white footage of Garvey and co. performing live with some abstract clips of a mystery character in a mask.

it was announced that Jane’s Addiction would be headlining with a UK-exclusive festival performance.Other confirmed acts at the time included Future Islands, Amyl And The Sniffers, Sleaford Mods, Orbital, Dinosaur Jr, Bob Vylan, Wargasm, New Model Army, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Jane Weaver, Pip Blom, English Teacher, 808 State, Beans On Toast and Sonic Boom Six.Now, organisers have shared the full line-up for Bearded Theory 2024.

Cigarettes After Sex have shared their latest single ‘Tejano Blue’ from their forthcoming LP ‘X’s’ and have announced a world tour.The new single sees the band’s frontman Greg Gonzalez give a nod to the music from his Texas childhood which inspired livelier tempos for their forthcoming tracks. Speaking of the song in a press release Gonzalez said: “I grew up in El Paso and Tejano music is huge there.

Fred Again.. has joined forces with Lil Yachty and Overmono to share the new track ‘stayinit’.

A.G. Cook has announced his forthcoming LP ‘Britpop’ and has shared a new single, which features vocals by Charli XCX.The album’s title track features XCX singing “Brit, Brit, Brit / Like Britpop” over a whimsical, pulsing beat.

Free Nationals have returned with their first new music since 2020 in the form of the single ‘Gangsta’, featuring Anderson .Paak and A$AP Rocky – check out the video below.The free-flowing, jazz-flavoured track sees the Californian R&B and funk group reunite with .Paak, for whom they have often appeared live as the backing band. It is the first time that they have appeared on record together with Rocky.Check out the video for the single below, which sees the band, .Paak and Rocky portrayed by kids who are being forced to defend themselves in court.The band are expected to release more music in 2024, with the possibility of a second studio album, to follow up their self-titled debut in 2019.

Selena Gomez has shared her flirty new single ‘Love On’ – listen to it below.The new track is the pop star’s first release of 2024, arriving as she continues to work on her anticipated fourth album, the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Rare‘.‘Love On’ is inspired by the time Gomez spent in Paris last year, romanticising the Parisian lifestyle and the thrill of a new love.Listen to ‘Love On’ and watch the new music video below.The new track follows her empowering August 2023 release ‘Single Soon’, “a fun little song I wrote a while back that’s perfect for the end of summer”.Reviewing ‘Rare’ in 2020, NME wrote that the “quietly confident star” wrestled back “her own narrative”.

SZA has shared a new single called ‘Saturn’ – you can listen to it below.The song was first premiered as part of a Mastercard advert during the 2024 Grammys where the singer-songwriter won three awards: Best Progressive R&B Album (‘SOS’), Best R&B Song (‘Snooze’) and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (‘Ghost In The Machine’ feat. Phoebe Bridgers).“Stuck in this paradigm/ Don’t believe in paradise/ This must be what Hell is like/ There’s got to be more, got to be more,” SZA sings over a twinkly instrumental.