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18th March 2026
The Empty Page – A Feminine Ending (Kycker)

The Empty Page – A Feminine Ending (Kycker)

A third single in a run recorded at the same time at The Nave in Leeds, Popoptica alt-rock ragers The Empty Page share their take-down of the anti-aging industry and celebrate aging-out of the male gaze on A Feminist Ending Artist: The Empty Page Track: A Feminine Ending Label: Kycker Release date: 18 March 2026 …

12th March 2026
th’sheridans – Painted (self released)

th’sheridans – Painted (self released)

With more than a decade of music-making together under their belts London-duo th’sheridans make a welcome return with single Painted, and a b-side cover of Carly Rae Jepson’s Emotion as a bonus Artist: th’sheridans Track: Painted Label: Self released Release date: 12 March 2026 Find it: Bandcamp Self-described as “blonking through the dystopia as best …

11th March 2026
Annie Dressner – Dumb Boy (self released)

Annie Dressner – Dumb Boy (self released)

With a nostalgic 90s indie rock sound and a should-have-known-better chorus line Annie Dressner shares new single Dumb Boy ahead of extensive UK tour and the promise of her fifth album being on the way Artist: Annie Dressner Track: Dumb Boy Label: Self released Release date: 11 March 2026 Find it: YouTube Lyrically and melodically …

10th March 2026
Hex Poseur – The Alpha (self released)

Hex Poseur – The Alpha (self released)

With touches of metal and Riot Grrrl Hex Poseur return with their first new single since 2024, with a satirical take-down of toxic masculinity set to churning garage rock with The Alpha Artist: Hex Poseur Track: The Alpha Label: Self released Release date: 6 February 2026 Find it: Bandcamp Hitting hard from the first note …

9th March 2026
Special Friend – Isolation (Skep Wax)

Special Friend – Isolation (Skep Wax)

With their third album, Clipping, releasing on 20 March French / American duo Special Friend have released a third single from it, Isolation Artist: Special Friend Track: Isolation Label: Skep Wax Release date: 10 March 2026 Find it: Bandcamp The release of the third album, Clipping, from French / American duo Special Friend is fast …

7th March 2026
Gabi Garbutt feat. Jemma Freeman – Radical Love (INH Records)

Gabi Garbutt feat. Jemma Freeman – Radical Love (INH Records)

A first single from Gabi Garbutt since signing to INH Records, Radical Love is a quiet yet resolute synth pop bop full of ‘sapphic chaos, of intense vulnerability and cosmic vitality’ Artist: Gabi Garbutt Track: Radical Love Label: INH Records Release date: 6 March 2026 Find it: Bandcamp Releasing her first single since signing to …

6th March 2026
YAKKIE – Lean Out (self released)

YAKKIE – Lean Out (self released)

Released as a pay what you want single punk supergroup YAKKIE share Lean Out, with all monies raised from the release being donated to striking teaching assistants at Richard Cobden School in Camden, London Artist: YAKKIE Track: Lean Out Label: Self released Release date: 6 March 2026 Find it: Bandcamp Following hot on the release …

6th March 2026
Nell Davies – You Should Be More Sorry (I Should Be More Angry) (self released)

Nell Davies – You Should Be More Sorry (I Should Be More Angry) (self released)

Cornwall-based bubblegum punk Nell Davies has shared another brilliant single in You Should Be More Sorry (I Should Be More Angry) from EP The End Of The World Or Whatever Artist: Nell Davies Track: You Should Be More Sorry (I Should Be More Angry) Label: Self released Release date: 6 March 2026 Find it: Bandcamp …

5th March 2026
Le Zok – Kärpäsvaikutus (Inverse Records)

Le Zok – Kärpäsvaikutus (Inverse Records)

Finnish band Le Zok share art rock single Kärpäsvaikutus – The Fly Effect – ahead of the release of their debut album Yksäs in March 2026 Artist: Le Zok Track: Kärpäsvaikutus Label: Inverse Records Release date: 16 February 2026 Find it: YouTube The term ‘art rock’ is often bandied about a bit loosely, usually to …

28th February 2026
Pegging Mitchell – No Means No (Self released)

Pegging Mitchell – No Means No (Self released)

Listen to No Means No, the second single from Worcester-based feminist punks Pegging Mitchell, which follows the release of their debut International Men’s Day and comes ahead of a handful of live dates Artist: Pegging Mitchell Track: No Means No Label: Self released Release date: 18 February 2026 Find it: Spotify | Apple Making ‘angry …

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