Laura Johnson

ADÉLA has extended The Red Bottoms Tour with UK shows in Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow and London from January 14–19, 2027, followed by European dates in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Poland through February 3. Tickets for the new dates go on sale at 9am local time on August 28. The announcement precedes her 2026 North American and Mexico dates and festival appearances, while her debut album, PRIMA, is scheduled for release via Polydor Records on September 4, 2026.

Amble have announced their second album, Love And All Its Wares, alongside a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. Don Toliver has added a second London date to his Octane World Tour due to demand. Royal Blood will tour the UK this winter after announcing their fifth album, Dead Company, while Sub Focus will bring his Circular Sound production to arenas in London and Manchester. Gang Of Youths will return to the UK and Europe for winter shows in Paris, Amsterdam, Manchester and London following the release of their new single Things Take Time. The article also lists additional concert announcements and ticket sales for acts including Jubin Nautiyal, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, SOTA, Kneecap and Len.

Drum and bass DJ and producer SOTA will headline his biggest UK show to date at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on January 30, 2027, with tickets going on general sale on August 27, 2026. The enhanced State Of The Art 4.0 production follows sold-out London performances at venues including Roundhouse. SOTA has also released two singles in 2026 and recently remixed Sub Focus’s “Elevate.”

Fontaines D.C. have announced their new album, Dopamine Chamber, due on October 16, 2026, following 2024’s Romance. The Dublin band shared the album’s first single, Marianne, and said UK dates will be announced soon, likely after their headline appearances at Reading and Leeds later in August.

Louisiana deathgrind band BRAT have released “Trophy Hunting,” the latest preview of their second album, “Manslayer,” due out on September 25, 2026. Vocalist Liz Selfish says the song addresses older men seeking controllable trophy wives, while its video depicts the aftermath of a young wife resisting. BRAT will perform at Louder Than Life and Riot Fest in September, support GWAR in the US and Napalm Death in Europe, and headline UK dates in October and November.

Queens of the Stone Age have released a teaser for their forthcoming album, “Perfecth,” which follows 2023’s “In Times New Roman...”. The video tentatively indicates a September 30 release date before changing it to “coming soon” and features a bloody game of five-finger fillet. The band has also returned with “Easy Street,” a collaboration between Josh Homme and Nikki Lane, and is touring North America with Foo Fighters before scheduled dates in Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm.

Brandi Carlile has rescheduled the UK and European leg of The Human Tour from autumn 2026 to spring 2027 due to personal circumstances. The revised schedule includes two shows each in Glasgow, Manchester and London, new dates in Wolverhampton and Copenhagen, and the cancellation of the Lisbon concert with automatic refunds. Existing European tickets will transfer to the new dates, while UK ticketholders will receive refunds and priority booking access. Carlile is also continuing the North American leg of the tour in support of her 2025 album Returning To Myself.

Andrea Bocelli will give his first headline concert in Wales at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on May 8, 2027, as part of the inaugural Land of Song Festival. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on August 14, 2026. He will perform with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera and a massed choir, including songs from his album Romanza. The festival will continue the following day with Côr World Choir, bringing thousands of singers together to celebrate Wales’ choral tradition.

Orville Peck has released a video for “Already Gone,” the second single from his forthcoming album Mule, due September 18. Directed by Austin Peters and choreographed by Jonah Almanzar, the song addresses depression through Peck’s country style. Peck will tour North America in October and November, donating $1 from each ticket to The Trevor Project, and will also perform festival and headline dates in the United States and Canada.

A weekly roundup highlights new releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Becky G and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, alongside a broad list of newly issued albums, EPs and mixtapes by artists across pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic and other genres. Bridgers follows 2020's Punisher with Lost Weekend, Becky G releases her fifth LP BARAJA BENDITA, and King Gizzard surprise-releases Alien Metal, an exploration of dark electronic dance music.

Dylan Gossett has announced his sophomore album, Ramblin', due on September 25 through Big Loud Texas and Mercury Records, following his 2025 debut Westward. The 12-track record explores returning home to Austin, relationships, family, faith and life after touring, and includes the singles Honeysuckle and Loving You Like That. Gossett will tour the United States through the fall, perform in Australia and New Zealand in December, and bring the Ramblin' tour to Utrecht, Brussels, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Dublin in February 2027, with support from Noah Rinker. UK and European tickets are on general sale.

Weezer will begin selling UK and European tickets for The Gathering Tour on August 14, 2026. The band will play arena shows in Ireland, the UK and several European cities in May and June 2027, with Taking Back Sunday as support. The tour also includes Japanese dates in February and a North American arena run in September and October 2026. The shows support Weezer’s forthcoming 20th studio album, The Gold Album, due August 21 via Reprise/Warner Records, with singles including “We Might As Well Be Strangers,” “Shine Again” and “C.E.O.”

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have released “Kill For The Steel,” the latest preview of their forthcoming electronic album “Alien Metal.” The Australian band’s new material draws on dark electronic dance music and the modular synthesizer setup used during their previous rave shows. The album has no announced release date and will include additional tracks including “Sapience,” “Superheavy” and “Atomic Collapse.” The single arrives ahead of the band’s sold-out Field Of Vision Festival appearance in Colorado, a series of New York shows, and Australian dates in October.

Thomas Rhett will bring The Soundtrack To Life Tour to Manchester, London and Glasgow in April 2027, with Kameron Marlowe as special guest. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on August 7, 2026. The shows will feature Rhett's major hits and songs from his 2024 album About A Woman, marking his first UK headline dates since 2018. He is also scheduled to perform with Luke Combs at three sold-out Wembley Stadium shows and will continue touring North America before December concerts in Las Vegas.

Stereoboard rounds up the week's new music, highlighting Karol G's surprise release No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, Man/Woman/Chainsaw's debut album Cannonball and FLO's sophomore LP Therapy At The Club. The list also includes new albums and EPs from artists spanning pop, hip-hop, rock, electronic, jazz and country.

Van Morrison has announced 10 additional UK shows for autumn 2026 following strong demand for his sold-out London performances. The new dates begin with two Liverpool concerts on October 8 and 9, followed by shows in Swansea, Bristol, Plymouth, Torquay, Brighton, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on August 7, while the announcement follows Morrison’s European summer tour and the January release of his 48th studio album, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge, which features Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal and Buddy Guy.

Tamer Hosny will return to London for his first performance there in eight years, headlining OVO Arena Wembley on October 31, 2026. General ticket sales begin at 10am, and the event is described as the first Arabic or Middle Eastern artist headline arena show in the UK promoted by Live Nation. The concert follows Hosny's July 2025 album Leena Maaad and recent collaboration with Nasser, Naseeny Ieh - Kalam Ben2olo.

Stereoboard rounds up the week's new music, highlighting Ariana Grande's album “Petal,” Davido's sixth studio album “Oriadé,” and Aleighcia Scott's debut Welsh-language album “Taith.” The list also includes new albums and EPs from artists spanning pop, hip-hop, rock, metal, electronic and alternative music.

Teddy Swims has announced the UK and European arena leg of his UGLY Tour, with general ticket sales beginning at 10am local time on July 31, 2026. The tour will visit major venues across Europe in March 2027 before reaching Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester and London in April, including two closing shows at London’s O2 Arena. The article also lists the North American dates scheduled for September through November 2026, notes Swims’ recent Latitude Festival headline appearance, and mentions his new single “Break Up in Reverse.”

Tickets for three An Evening with President Barack Obama events go on general sale at 10am, with appearances scheduled for Belfast on October 13, Glasgow on October 14, and Manchester on October 15, 2026. Obama is expected to discuss the future of the United States following the opening of his Presidential Center in Chicago. Organizers describe the events as opportunities to hear his message of unity and progress, while premium packages from Seat Unique include an exclusive photo opportunity.

Tyla's 34-date A*POP World Tour goes on general sale, including UK shows at London's O2 Academy Brixton, Glasgow's O2 Academy and Manchester's O2 Apollo on October 15, 18 and 19, 2026. The tour supports her sophomore album A*POP, released on July 24 through FAX and Epic Records, and will also visit Europe, North America and selected African cities.

Karan Aujla will take his P-Pop Culture World Tour to Birmingham, London and Manchester in October 2026, with IKKY as support. UK tickets go on general sale at 10am on 31 July, while previously announced arena dates in Australia and Auckland are already on sale.

Teddy Swims, JAY-Z, Tyla, Karan Aujla and Barack Obama have announced major UK and international live appearances, with tickets going on sale for several events. Swims will follow his summer UK and Ireland dates with European and North American shows; JAY-Z has added London and Los Angeles dates to his 30th anniversary celebrations; Tyla will support her album A*POP with a 34-date world tour; and Aujla will bring his P-Pop Culture World Tour to Birmingham, London and Manchester. Obama will appear at arena events in Belfast, Glasgow and Manchester to discuss the future of the United States. The article also highlights additional tour, show and in-store announcements from artists and entertainers including EsDeeKid, Richard Ayoade, Shed Seven, Ride, Peter Kay, DMA's and Blossoms.

JAY-Z has added second 2026 anniversary concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September 5 and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 24, with tickets going on general sale at 10am local time on July 30. The shows follow previously announced dates in London and Los Angeles, a Paris concert at Stade de France, and three earlier performances at New York’s Yankee Stadium. The article also reviews JAY-Z’s recent solo and collaborative music, including 4:44, Everything Is Love and the D’Angelo collaboration I Want You Forever.

Indian composer and singer Thenisai Thendral Deva will headline London's OVO Arena Wembley on September 13, 2026, marking his return to the UK. General ticket sales begin at 10am on August 3.

Stereoboard highlights new music released during the week of July 24, 2026, focusing on albums by Charli XCX, Shania Twain and The Strokes. The roundup also lists releases from artists spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, country, electronic and alternative music, including Amy Shark, Anitta, Cypress Hill, The Goo Goo Dolls, Rico Nasty, Tyla and WILLOW.

FLO have released “Remedied,” the fourth preview from their sophomore album, “Therapy At The Club,” which is scheduled for release on August 7. The trio describe the R&B-pop track as an empowering song about overcoming a rut. FLO are also beginning a UK acoustic in-store tour before heading to Asia for headline shows and festival appearances.

KATSEYE have released the pop single “Animal,” co-written by Ed Sheeran and produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, alongside a Cody Critcheloe-directed video featuring Demi Moore. The song appears on the group’s Grammy-nominated EP “Wild,” due August 14 through HYBE and Geffen Records. KATSEYE will also appear in the film “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS,” screened worldwide from August 12, and embark on THE WILDWORLD TOUR across the UK, Europe, North America and Mexico from September through November.

Martin Garrix has released “Fireflies,” a new collaboration with U2 that he premiered with The Edge during his headline set at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival. The track marks the first Garrix release to feature all members of U2, following his earlier work with Bono and The Edge. U2 has also returned with “Street of Dreams,” the first single from its forthcoming studio album, while Garrix is set to continue performing at European festivals through the summer.

Teddy Swims has announced his largest UK and European headline tour to date, with arena dates across mainland Europe from March 2 to 30, 2027, followed by shows in Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester and London, concluding at The O2 on April 21. Tickets go on general sale on July 31. The announcement comes ahead of his Latitude Festival appearance and follows a North American arena leg scheduled for September through November 2026. Swims has also released the new single “Break Up in Reverse,” although no follow-up to “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy” has been announced.

Multiple high-profile artists announce new UK, Ireland and European tour dates, including Bob Dylan’s winter UK run, Robbie Williams’ summer shows, Delta Goodrem’s Pure World Tour, and 10cc’s extended hits tour. Additional artists such as Macy Gray, Mike D, and Shreya Ghoshal also confirm upcoming performances, with several new albums and recent releases highlighted across the announcements.

Victoria Monét announces the October release of her new album Frequency Of Love, previewed with the Kaytranada- and D’Mile-produced single Reach Out accompanied by a choreography-driven video. She continues touring with Bruno Mars on his European Romantic Tour, with upcoming performances at Wembley Stadium.

Kacey Musgraves released a video for Mexico Honey from her May album Middle Of Nowhere, portraying moments with her partner. She will support the album with the Middle Of Nowhere Tour across North America in late 2026 and the UK in early 2027, with tickets currently on sale.

Greg Freeman will release a new album titled All Set The Bone on October 2, produced by John Congleton and written immediately after completing Burnover. The record explores political and personal themes, featuring contributions from longtime and new collaborators. Freeman has issued a video for the lead single Indu and announced extensive tour dates across North America, the UK and Europe, with tickets for the US and Canada going on sale July 24.

Hatebreed will release Fatal Paradox, their first album in six years, on November 6 through BLKIIBLK. The record includes previously released tracks Make The Demons Obey and the new opener Kill Count Increase, described by frontman Jamey Jasta as a fast, hard statement of the band’s signature intensity. The band is currently touring North America and will appear at Furnace Fest in Alabama on October 10.

Bob Dylan will tour Europe and the UK from October through December, with UK shows in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, Blackpool and London. The dates follow his ongoing US leg of the Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour. All performances will be phone-free using Yondr pouches. The tour supports his continued run of live shows following releases including Shadow Kingdom and the compilation Through The Open Window: The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, and follows renewed attention from the biopic A Complete Unknown.

Trivium announced a North American tour running from early November to mid‑December with support from In Flames, Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy and Frozen Soul. The band recently released an EP following their 2021 album and will co‑headline an Australian tour with Lamb Of God beforehand. Full dates for the upcoming runs were listed, with tickets going on sale July 24.

Johnny Marr’s planned October 24 show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley has been postponed, with the venue announcing that tickets will be automatically refunded and a new date is forthcoming. Marr has not commented as he prepares for the October 2 release of his upcoming album, The Age Of Everything, whose opening track Spin was shared earlier in the year.

Latto released a new video for Okayyy, her collaboration with Doja Cat from the album Big Mama. The visually provocative video shows the artists in various themed scenes, including domestic settings and a prison visit. The album was released in May through RCA Records, and while Latto currently has no scheduled tour dates, fans are encouraged to sign up for alerts.

Konstantinos Argiros will return to London on October 22 to headline the Royal Albert Hall with his new show Athina Mou, featuring immersive staging and 360-degree projections inspired by Greek culture. The announcement follows a series of major sold-out performances in cities including Sydney, New York and Chicago. Before the London date, he will tour Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia, with additional arena shows planned for Boston and Cologne. His latest album, KABANES, was released in June.

Grandmas House release Blue Oblivion as the final preview of their debut album Baby You’re A Winner, due August 21 via Brace Yourself Records. The band describes the track as pivotal in shaping the album’s boundary‑free approach. Previous singles include DOG, The Table and the title track. They will support the release with a UK record‑store tour in August followed by a wider UK and European tour later in the year.

Mike D announced a series of 5D tour dates across North America, Europe and the UK following the August release of his debut solo album, accompanied by his 5D band that includes his sons and other collaborators. The schedule begins in California in September and concludes in Brussels in early November, with additional US shows and a festival appearance preceding the main tour. Several singles from the upcoming album are highlighted, and tickets go on sale July 24.

Delta Goodrem will tour the UK and Europe in early 2027 to support her upcoming album Pure, with concerts scheduled across major cities from February 18 to March 18 before continuing in Australia in April. Tickets for the European dates go on sale July 24, and the album is set for release on November 6, following earlier singles Eclipse and Hologram.

Robbie Williams will headline shows at Lancashire’s Lytham Festival on July 3 and Limerick’s Thomond Park Stadium on July 6, 2027, with tickets on sale July 24. The performances follow scheduled tour dates across Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand. He recently released the album BRITPOP and performed the FIFA anthem Desire with Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini at the World Cup closing ceremony.

Saint Levant announces an extensive Afandi World Tour with dates across North America from mid‑September to October, followed by European shows from late October to December. Tickets go on sale July 24. Recent releases include the Love Letters EP and the single Mitsubishi with Haifa Wehbe. He will also co‑headline the Mahrajan Festival in London before the tour begins.

Marlon and Jackie Jackson will bring the Jackson 5 Live In Concert tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on November 15, following previously announced UK dates in Manchester, Cardiff, Wolverhampton and London. Sister Sledge will support in Dublin, while Heatwave will support the UK shows. Tickets for the new Dublin date go on sale July 24, with UK tickets already available.

Shed Seven released a music video for their new single Stand Together, taken from their upcoming self‑titled album due in January. The video was directed by guitarist Paul Banks with Andy Little. Rick Witter described the track as a unifying call to arms. The band will tour the UK this winter as part of their Shedcember X tour, following shows in Belfast and Dublin, with The Academic supporting across all dates.

Jennifer Finch, bassist for L7, has died at 59 following a recent diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer. A GoFundMe campaign exceeded its target as musicians and fans offered support. Finch was part of L7’s original lineup, contributing to their first four albums and later rejoining in 2014. Tributes from the music community have been widespread, and L7 issued a statement honoring her influence and legacy. The status of the band’s upcoming farewell tour remains uncertain.

Kasabian, McLaren Racing and Cast lead the week’s major UK event announcements, including Kasabian’s December arena tour tied to their upcoming album, McLaren Racing’s live London event featuring top Formula 1 figures, and Cast’s autumn tour linked to their recent album. Additional tour updates include new shows and festivals across music and comedy, with tickets for most events going on sale this week.

Holy Priest will bring The Holy Shit Show to Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on October 16, with tickets on sale July 15. The date joins previously announced shows across Czech Republic, France, and Germany, including a Halloween event in Toulouse and a large November performance in Mannheim. His latest release is the seven‑track record FXCK GENRES, issued in May through FXCK and Sick & Sound.