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N8NOFACE returns with the hard-as-nails and furiously catchy “Paranoid”, produced by Dave Sitek. N8 has long admired Sitek’s work with TV On the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Weezer and Chelsea Wolfe among others. When N8, a longtime DIY artist, first stepped into Dave’s Federal Prism Studio, he was nervous, but as the synth-punk songs they worked on took shape the collaboration started to feel natural. The first taste of their work together, “Paranoid”, is out now. Growing up near the Sonoran border, N8 lived in a world surrounded by hustlers, incarcerated friends, and a family who suffered alcoholism. N8 himself…

Raised in London with Congolese roots, BackRoad Gee has built a reputation for his explosive performances, multilingual lyricism and fearless approach to blending rap, grime and Afro-influenced sounds. His catalogue includes standout releases such as Mukta vs Mukta, “Party Popper” with Pa Salieu and the MOBO-nominated “My Family”, while collaborations with artists including Chase & Status and Beenie Man, alongside his appearance on Jay-Z’s “King Kong Riddim” for The Harder They Fall soundtrack, have cemented his place as one of UK rap’s most distinctive voices.Live In The Flesh also arrives after a deeply personal period in the artist’s life, following…

Since his release from prison in 2024, Kenzo has amassed over 40 million streams, collaborated with the likes of Aitch and Dré Six, and won KISS XTRA’s Battle of the North. Away from music, he’s also looking to make an impact in his community, with plans to work alongside a Manchester Pupil Referral Unit and deliver music workshops for young people.”Opp Weather” offers another glimpse into Kenzo’s next chapter as he prepares to roll out his upcoming project, the first body of work he’s created entirely as a free man. Honest, reflective and rooted in his Manchester upbringing, the single…

Across Want to Be Wrong, Nissenbaum pairs heartfelt songwriting with energetic indie-rock, tackling themes of depression, isolation and heartbreak while ultimately championing hope, resilience and community. Her candid lyrics and unfiltered vocal delivery continue to set her apart as one of Nashville’s most authentic independent voices.”Gentleman” was produced by Valencia based Martin Trevox, who works alongside Argentina based producer and mix engineer Fede Catenaro to create emotionally rich, contemporary pop productions. View Original Article Here

CLICK HERE TO GET A COPY OF THE NEW UNCUT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR This month’s CD, available free with Uncut‘s September 2026 issue, on sale now, is the perfect companion to our Jack White cover feature. Compiled by those knowledgeable heads at Third Man Records, it shines a light on the label’s elemental catalogue, bustling with vital new upstarts alongside a handful of established names. Meanwhile, inside the magazine there’s a deep dive into the rich, nuanced creative strategies of White, from The White Stripes to the present day. That White has successfully juggled multiple musical endeavours while simultaneously…

CUSP have shared ‘Me And Lily In The Falling Rain’, the latest harbinger of their forthcoming debut album, English Country, due for release on 16 October. The new single follows the arrival of the album’s anthemic title track. The release finds CUSP leaning into the expansive songwriting that has become a defining feature of their sound. Framed by sweeping string arrangements and an expressive guitar solo, ‘Me And Lily In The Falling Rain’ balances cinematic ambition with an intimate story, as frontman Dan Stock reflects on the everyday moments that can come to shape a life: “This feels like the…

Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, is Banquet Darling, and the outfit has returned in captivating fashion with “Shivers and Echoes”…. theyrevive late-2000s indie brilliance with jagged guitars, nostalgic post-punk energy and infectious grooves.This reminds me of the peak indie rock scene in the UK in the late 2000s, with this track reminding me almost of the jagged sounds of Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party. It’s a track that seems to thrive on contrast, with some distorted guitars layered up against smooth vocals with edgy punk-fused tones.With a lot of influence from post-punk acts, there is no denying that this song, at…

For more than four decades,NAPALM DEATHhas challenged expectations and redefined the limits of extreme music. Now, the legendary UK grindcore pioneers have added another milestone to their storied career with an appearance onNPR Music‘s celebratedTiny Deskconcert series, bringing their uncompromising intensity to one of music’s most unexpected stages. Widely regarded as one of the heaviest acts ever to perform behind the iconic Tiny Desk, the band’s set offers a rare glimpse ofNAPALM DEATHin an intimate setting while proving that their relentless energy, razor-sharp musicianship, and socially conscious message resonate just as powerfully outside the walls of a packed club or…

The Nagual Effect’s latest single, “Dive Away”, is a captivating blend of dream pop, indie rock and psychedelic sounds. The textures on this song are incredible, and right from the very start, you’ve got this broodingly dark beat and vocals almost leeching into your ears, but in a good way…. a dark, immersive and beautifully atmospheric, “Dive Away” is a hypnotic fusion of dream pop, shoegaze and industrial edge.Vocally, this is incredibly dark, and the Greek outfit has done a tremendous amount of work to make this a moody and atmospheric piece.For me, it sounds a bit like those darkwave…

Fans of Amazon Prime Video’s “Fallout” are thrilled the dystopian sci-fi series just received 10 Emmy nominations, for production design, fantasy/sci fi costumes, hairstyling, makeup, sound editing/mixing, and stunts. Based on the popular post-apocalyptic video game franchise, the show continues to be a cosplay highlight at the annual San Diego Comic Con, which takes place next week. Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in Fallout At a recent “Fallout” set visit in Los Angeles, actor Walton Goggins (loved for roles in series like “The White Lotus” and “The Righteous Gemstones”) told Soundsphere he thoroughly enjoys playing dual roles– as Cooper Howard,…

Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you dear reader with a new song from alt-country heroes/pioneers/stalwarts/choose your own noun Son Volt whose latest album Sound Signal Serenades was physically released on Record Store Day back in April. The album features 12 original songs that were exclusively released through the Electro Melodier Society in 2025 in the form of 3000 copies pressed on RSD-exclusive Opaque Sky Blue Vinyl. If I Could is essentially a rousing protest song against xenophobia and inequality which the band were never particularly known for previously but hey, a sign of the…

Credit: Dena FlowsOr England tour to be precise. Tickets on sale from next Wednesday 22nd July.You may have heard of this artist we’ve mentioned on the site once or twice who goes by the name of Bob Dylan. Well good news for all you Bobcats out there as he announced his return in the UK later this year with a run of five shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall. During the visit in November and December, Dylan will also take in shows in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield and Blackpool.In recent years, the artist’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour – named for…