South Korea’s music scene has long drawn the world’s attention through K-pop, but it also shelters an entirely different universe of artists who slip through the cracks of that “typical” market. These musicians create something fresh, and while not for everyone’s ears, there is an undeniable uniqueness to their sound – new textures and new…
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Robert Smith Unveils All-Star Lineup for 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall
The lineup for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series has officially been revealed by this year’s guest curator, Robert Smith. Running 23–29 March 2026, the week-long series will welcome an extraordinary number of artists handpicked by The Cure frontman: Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage, and Wolf Alice. A packed night…
Crystal Lake Unleash “Neversleep” feat. Myke Terry Ahead of New Album “The Weight of Sound”
The countdown is officially on: Japanese metalcore power Crystal Lake are just weeks away from dropping their long-awaited album The Weight of Sound, out 23 January 2026 via Century Media Records. And, a few days, the Tokyo heavy hitters have released Neversleep, an intense new single featuring Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods)….
Japanese Rock Legends GLAY Release New Single “Dead Or Alive”, the Theme for Netflix’s “Record of Ragnarok III”
Japanese rock legends GLAY roar into their 31st year with the release of their long-awaited 63rd single, Dead Or Alive, out today alongside a striking new music video. The track marks the band’s first single in nearly two years, following their milestone 30th anniversary celebrations. Written expressly for the opening theme of Record of Ragnarok…
Mumford & Sons Returns to BST Hyde Park 2026
British Summer Time Hyde Park – the annual summer concert series that transforms London’s historic park into one of the world’s premier live music destinations – has announced another major homegrown moment for 2026. American Express presents BST Hyde Park is thrilled to welcome Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday,…
Junghoon of OMEGA X Releases First Solo Digital Single “Belong”
Junghoon, the multi-talented vocalist and lead dancer of K-pop group OMEGA X, has officially launched his solo career with the release of his first digital single, Belong. This new single arrives at a moment when Junghoon has already proven his creative versatility, having contributed as composer, lyricist, and vocalist to three tracks on the OST…
Power Rookie Girl Group RESCENE Return With Their Vibrant 3rd Mini Album “lip bomb”
Power rookie K-pop girl group RESCENE are back and, honestly, brighter than ever. On November 25th, the quartet officially returned with their 3rd mini album, lip bomb, a project shining with colours, confidence, and the pop energy that is their signature. Built around a playful “berry” concept, the album contains five tracks, each inspired by…
Japan Underground Starts 2026 with Special Guest mikina from ExWHYZ on 31 Jan in London
Japan Underground – the long-running event by JPU Records celebrating great Japanese music – returns on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with a special, ultra-intimate edition featuring mikina of the EDM-driven idol group ExWHYZ. The event will take place at The Kings Arms in Hanwell, West London, and tickets are available here. In previous years, Japan…
SUMMER Releases New Single and Music Video “Little Kitty”
Dancer and singer SUMMER, an artist known for her spring-like movement and refreshingly warm voice, has just released her newest single and music video, Little Kitty, a delicately emotional single that depicts the poetry of changing seasons and unconditional love. Following her Grand Prize win at the 2024 Koreo Awards, SUMMER was allowed to bring…
Music as Rapture: SIXX and the Language of the Self – Exclusive Interview
SIXX, a South Korean singer-songwriter, with his new release, SHIFT, takes us into a threshold space, a corridor between who we’ve been told to be and who we sense we are beneath all the external noise. Login isn’t a typical opening track; it is a consciousness switch – deliberate rupture. In my conversation, SIXX speaks…
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