https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Album and Single Reviews news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2026 noreply@skiddle.com 40 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:13:58 GMT Guest artists choose five tracks with fewer than 5,000 streams every week. All killer, no filler. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Five-Under-Five/59975/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:50:00 BST Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce long-awaited debut album Cannonball and share pulsating new single Nosedive https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/ManWomanChainsaw-announce-debut-album-Cannonball-with-new-single-Nosedive/61591/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:34:00 BST DJ Seinfeld shares new single Everything U, taken from his third album If This Is It, landing June 5th via Ninja Tune https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/DJ-Seinfeld-returns-with-new-single-Everything-U-from-upcoming-album-If-This-Is-It/61570/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:11:00 BST Josh Baker teams up with Eliza Rose on new single Down To The Bone, a festival and club-ready anthem out now via Bakers Dozen https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Josh-Baker-links-with-Eliza-Rose-on-summer-ready-house-cut-Down-To-The-Bone/61523/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 BST Kraftwerk mark 50 years of Radio-Activity with new Dolby Atmos, vinyl and Blu-ray editions, with long-awaited UK & Ireland tour on the horizon. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kraftwerk-announce-50th-anniversary-reissue-of-Radio-Activity-/61474/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:06:00 GMT Paris-born and now rooted in Londons prolific Windmill scene, Spanish Horses blend 70s New York influences with restless live energy. Fresh off a UK tour and new single Raindance, the five-piece are gearing up for a big year ahead. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-Spanish-Horses/61440/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:28:00 GMT The best new music from the past week, featuring James Blake, Chris Stussy, Elder Island, beabadoobee, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Up-Next-the-best-new-music-ft-Robyn-Iceage-DJ-Heartstring-and-more-/61455/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:04:00 GMT New 'Transparency Tags' will be rolled out soon to help maintain a level and fair playing field for all creators and content providers alike. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Apple-Music-to-tell-users-if-theyre-listening-to-music-made-with-AI-/61426/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT Smartphone use in general spiked by 40%, with traffic fatalities increasing by 15% on the same days as major album releases. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fatal-car-crashes-spike-on-major-album-release-days-study-suggests/61424/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:20:00 GMT Due to arrive in April, the album will feature collaborations with Greentea Peng, Rochelle Jordan, Bree Runway, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Honey-Dijon-announces-new-album-Nightlife/61379/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:43:00 GMT Explore how Jamie Hewletts comic-book beginnings evolved into the Gorillaz visual universe, and how his artwork shaped the bands identity as powerfully as the music itself. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sound-and-Vision-Jamie-Hewlett---the-visual-architect-of-Gorillaz/61374/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:50:00 GMT DJ Seinfeld releases long-awaited new single Plush on Ninja Tune, a club favourite played worldwide in his sets for nearly two years. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/DJ-Seinfeld-returns-with-long-awaited-unreleased-fan-favourite-Plush/61118/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:29:00 GMT The Cribs share Never The Same, the latest track from upcoming album Selling A Vibe, their first full-length release in over five years, out on Friday 9th January https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Cribs-share-new-single-Never-The-Same-ahead-of-new-album-release-this-Friday/61113/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:51:00 GMT Here are the best songs of 2025, picked by Skiddle staff. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-songs-of-the-year-2025/61042/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:48:00 GMT Armin van Buuren releases A State Of Trance Year Mix 2025, a 113-track journey through the sounds that shaped trance this year, featuring Jon Bon Jovi narration. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Armin-Van-Buuren-drops-A-State-Of-Trance-Year-Mix-2025/61055/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:55:00 GMT Berlin producer (AKA DJ Daddy Trance) takes on Swedish pop star's comeback single. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Marlon-Hoffstadt-drops-remix-of-Robyns-Dopamine/61050/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:48:00 GMT Take a look at our top 10 pick of the very best album covers of 2025 - featuring entries from Blawan, Deftones, Pulp, Lily Allen and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sound-and-vision-The-best-album-artwork-of-2025/61032/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:45:00 GMT Arriving on February 6th via MORD, the record captures the essence of brutalist architecture through the medium of dark techno. Album preview mix out now on Soundcloud. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/TRESOR-resident-UFO95-announces-album-A-Brutalist-Dystopian-Society-Part-2--world-tour/60978/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:16:00 GMT Man/Woman/Chainsaw sign to Fiction Records and share new single Only Girl, recorded at RAK Studios with Seth Evans and Margo Broom. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/ManWomanChainsaw-sign-to-Fiction-Records-and-share-new-single-Only-Girl/60897/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT Out November 28th via the Colombian imprints Bandcamp, the VA features names like BRENDA., OMAAR, and T.NO and collabs from Hodge & Coffintexts, Piezo & Priori, and Nick Len & DJ SWISHA. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/TraTraTrax-announce-fourth-edition-of-VA-compilation-series-no-pare-sigue-sigue/60864/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:26:00 GMT A piece of me, expressed through sound. A sonic journey through my life as a clubber and a DJ, and an invitation into my world. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Charlotte-de-Witte-releases-self-titled-debut-album/60841/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:52:00 GMT "Every project's got a story and meaning behind it, and this one highlights that. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Frazier-releases-debut-album-Capitalism-Kills-Culture/60838/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:02:00 GMT The Cork five-piece deliver their heaviest and most politically charged track yet, taken from their upcoming debut LP out on 13th February via So Young Records. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Cardinals-share-blistering-new-single-The-Burning-of-Cork-ahead-of-debut-album-Masquerade/60741/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:12:00 BST The top 10 features Green Day, Linkin Park, Muse, My Chemical Romance, and Nickelback. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-selling-rock-and-metal-albums-of-21st-century-revealed/60736/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:29:00 BST Bandcamp Clubs boasts monthly album picks, exclusive interviews, and live listening parties. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bandcamp-launches-new-curator-led-subscription-service-/60531/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:55:00 BST Planet Strangelove's first release, out on 13th September, will be an EP with four remixes of Pianoman's track Pasion. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Dutch-DJ-producer-Job-Jobse-launches-new-label-Planet-Strangelove/60530/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:19:00 BST The Berlin-based pair deliver a fierce four-track journey blending jungle, hardcore and analogue techno intensity, built to ignite clubs and warehouse raves. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/German-duo-FJAAK-bring-groove-loaded-industrial-energy-on-new-EP-FJAAK012/60419/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:21:00 BST We catch up with veteran house groovemaker Chris Lake to chat about his new album Chemistry (the first in his 20+ year career) and his creative and collaborative processes in making it. Scroll down and check it out! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Chris-Lake-Interview-Debut-album-Chemistry-collaborative-process--studio-live-streams/60411/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:56:00 BST We recently caught up with Effy, to chat all about her new EP, The Syndicate, as well as her Blackpool clubbing roots, label Fragrance Recordings, and current penchant for nostalgia. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/EFFY-Interview-Nostalgia-North-West-clubbing-and-new-EP-The-Syndicate/60271/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 BST Celebrate June with our Pride playlist designed to make you dance featuring pop, house, techno, and more! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-gay-anthems-and-LGBTQ-Pride-songs/59165/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:49:00 BST The first single from the Caribou man since 2022's Cherry, Sad Piano House features the intangibly irresistible bendy piano lines we've come to know and love from the producer https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Daphni-shares-new-single-Sad-Piano-House---his-first-solo-release-in-3-years/60260/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:50:00 BST The Manchester producer returns with a summer heater channelling their Nigerian roots and the dancefloor. gbesoke is out now on Ninja Tune. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/salute-shares-euphoric-new-single-gbesoke-ft-Peter-Xan/60255/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:34:00 BST Serenity, released on Len's imprint EXHALE, sees her blend peak-time techno power with deeper, late-night club all with her signature precision. Out now on all platforms https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Amelie-Lens-returns-with-high-impact-two-track-EP-Serenity/60208/ Fri, 16 May 2025 12:26:00 BST Effy drops The Syndicate, a three-track EP blending nostalgia and bass-heavy club energy, out now on Fragrance Recordings https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Effy-releases-new-EP-The-Syndicate-inspired-by-North-West-clubbing-roots/60207/ Fri, 16 May 2025 11:13:00 BST Breathe Out is the second part of van Buurens ninth album, Breathe. Itll be released on 27th June. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Armin-van-Buuren-announces-second-part-of-Breathe-album-Breathe-Out/60164/ Thu, 01 May 2025 16:30:00 BST The new label will be a home for the new generation of junglists. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Nia-Archives-launches-Up-Ya-Archives-label-with-Get-Loose-Cheetah-collab-/60147/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:01:00 BST As Record Store Day approaches, we took a moment to appreciate London's record shops. From small reggae institutions to the shops leading counterculture movements, here are the best record shops in London. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-Record-Shops-in-London/56136/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:05:00 BST Join us as we look at the best record shops in Birmingham, including the oldest shop in England and the shop where you can get your vinyl, coffee, cake, and wine fix all under one roof! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-Record-Shops-in-Birmingham/56110/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:10:00 BST With Record Store day just around the corner, we took a second to appreciate the best record shops in Sheffield. How many have you visited? https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-Record-Shops-in-Sheffield/56146/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:19:00 BST From Rubadub, the DJ hub with the latest music equipment and hottest dance records, to Some Great Reward, an independent shop that doubles up as a caf, we took a look at the best record shops in Glasgow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-record-shops-in-Glasgow/56083/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:47:00 BST Supporting your local record shop helps small, vital businesses thrive while also allowing you to support your local music scene. Here are the best record shops in Bristol. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-record-shops-in-Bristol/56069/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:40:00 BST Leeds is home to some stunning record shops. As Record Store Day approaches, we took a look at some of the best shops the city has to offer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-Record-Shops-in-Leeds/56106/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 BST Looking to feed your vinyl addiction? Join us as we explore the best record shops in Edinburgh. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-Record-Shops-in-Edinburgh/56077/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:55:00 BST "We Lost Ourvelsves And Found A Family" sees Eat's Everything team up with Kerri Chandler, Goldie, MJ Cole, and more to celebrate the global unity of dance music. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Eats-Everything-honours-rave-cultures-legacy-on-star-studded-new-album-/60040/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:37:00 GMT Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2025 https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-new-up-and-coming-bands-in-2025/59876/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:13:00 GMT Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2024 https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-new-up-and-coming-bands-in-2024/58511/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:30:00 GMT Whether you love or hate Christmas songs, there have been some truly woeful attempts at them over the years. Here are the worst. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bah-Humbug-The-worst-Christmas-songs-of-all-time/56906/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:15:00 GMT Here are the best anti-Christmas songs for you to enjoy if this isn't your favourite time of year. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bah-Humbug-The-best-anti-Christmas-songs/56957/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:47:00 GMT From wholesome tunes to ones that'll make grandma spit out her Brussels sprouts, here are Skiddle's greatest Christmas songs of all time. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Christmas-Songs-of-All-Time/58483/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:48:00 GMT New music September 2024: weve got Joey Bada$$, Low Steppa, Rudimental, Franz Ferdinand, Mha Iri, clipping., SOSA, Men I Trust, Soccer Mommy, Spectral, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Essential-Listening-The-best-new-music-releases-in-September-2024/59520/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:29:00 BST