On her new single “Is It Love,” Tyla asks a pressing question: “Is it love if you don’t cry, cry, cry?” The latest offering from her forthcoming sophomore album A-Pop, which is out July 24, has the South African pop star wanting her lover to show some emotion to prove themselves. “Don’t mean shit if I don’t see tears in those eyes,” she sings during the chorus.
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Crawlers are back with news of a fresh new EP, featuring pummelling latest single ‘AFRAID TO DIE’.
The trio’s upcoming EP is titled ‘TURN OFF THE TV’, and it’s set to be released on August 14 via their new label home at Nettwerk Music Group.
Our first taste of the EP comes in the form of opening track ‘AFRAID TO DIE’, a cathartic outburst underpinned by piercing guitars and pummelling drums.
Speaking on the track, vocalist Holly Minto has shared:
“I was living extremely recklessly because I felt like I didn’t care anymore. I’d gotten so used to this feeling of grief and pain, but then I went on a great run one morning, and then Amy showed me how to make this really good porridge, and then Liv asked if we were gonna grab some drinks later. I realised I’d hate to die because that would mean I wouldn’t get more of this. It felt good to start the EP by changing my mind.”
Take a listen below:
Crawlers have also confirmed that they will be playing a headline show in London this November, with more information to be announced soon.
Check out the artwork and tracklisting for ‘TURN OFF THE TV’ below:
AFRAID TO DIE
STAY ALIVE
COOL
ALL WE HAVE IS US
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Syd’s new album Beard, the follow-up to 2022’s Broken Heart’s Club, is coming out next month. We’ve already heard the lead single “Callin” featuring Blu June, and today we get another glimpse of the project via the album closer “2 Many Days.”
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Beautiful things can be born out of unfavorable moments. Last year, FKA Twigs had visa issues that resulted in her canceling Eusexua shows, including a Coachella set. A couple of days ago, Twigs posted on social media about how she first handled the news. Initially, she couldn’t believe it, instead choosing to dance the pain away, hoping her circumstances would change with each twist of her body. The movement didn’t secure a new visa, but it did bring about the new song “On Your Mind” featuring Lil Yachty, which is out today.
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The Strokes’ rollout for new album Reality Awaits has not gone smoothly. Some fans have revolted against Julian Casablancas’ use of Auto-Tune on “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out Of Love,” to the point that guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. felt compelled to go on the record insisting that he doesn’t hate the new material. The band’s other founding guitarist, Nick Valensi, took an unexplained hiatus from the group in the middle of the campaign, and he hasn’t yet returned. Then the release date was pushed back by a month, from June 26 to July 24. Now Hammond has offered a rationale for that moved.
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ill peach’s CRASH COURSE DUMMY is a razor-sharp dose of grit-pop attitude, channeling social anxiety, awkward self-awareness, and outsider energy into something irresistibly infectious. Fueled by punchy guitars, punchier hooks, and a delightfully chaotic edge, the track captures the discomfort of trying too hard to belong while embracing the freedom that comes from eventually letting go. Beneath its playful sarcasm and rebellious spirit lies a surprisingly relatable emotional core, exploring the exhausting performance of social acceptance with wit and honesty. The duo’s knack for balancing raw emotion with explosive indie-rock energy keeps the song both cathartic and wildly entertaining. Equal parts snarky, vulnerable, and addictive, CRASH COURSE DUMMY hits like a sugar-rush anthem for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in a crowded room.
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When Rivers Meet have released their fifth studio album, Rhythm Rust & Static, which is available now on all major streaming and digital platforms.
The UK duo of Grace and Aaron Bond continue to expand their signature blend of blues and alternative rock on the new release. One of the few fully independent UK acts to earn two Official UK Top 10 albums, When Rivers Meet have built a strong following while remaining outside the traditional major-label system.
The new album follows 2025’s Addicted To You, which featured a more polished and expansive production approach. For Rhythm Rust & Static, the band opted for a rawer, more immediate sound inspired by the atmosphere and imperfections of the records that influenced them growing up.
According to the band, the album was shaped by a desire to create something more instinctive and authentic, embracing a stripped-back approach that highlights the energy of the performances.
“We’ve never followed the music industry rulebook, and this album is another step in that journey,” said Grace Bond. “Every decision we’ve made has been about staying true to who we are as artists, and Rhythm Rust & Static reflects that freedom. As for our fifth studio album, we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and grateful for the support that’s helped us get here. We’re so excited to take these songs out on the road and connect with people through them… these songs were written for the road!”
In addition to the album release, When Rivers Meet have also unveiled the new single “Horizon.” The track explores themes of uncertainty and perseverance, focusing on trusting the journey even when the destination remains unclear.
The release continues the momentum for the duo, who were named Planet Rock Radio’s Best New Band in 2021 and scored a Top 4 UK album in 2025 with Addicted To You.
The band will support the release of Rhythm Rust & Static with a UK tour later this year.
2026 Rhythm Rust & Static Tour Dates
July 23 – Arts Centre, Colchester
July 24 – Forum, Tunbridge Wells
August 7 – The Witham, Barnard Castle
August 8 – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
August 21 – Acapela, Cardiff
August 22 – The Boileroom, Guildford
September 3 – The Parish, Huddersfield
September 4 – MacArts, Galashiels
September 5 – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
September 6 – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
September 17 – The Fleece, Bristol
September 18 – Norwich Arts Centre
October 1 – Arlington Arts, Newbury
October 2 – Black Prince, Northampton
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