A decade of Wolf Alice - What defines the band who refuse to stand still?
Nearing the end of their latest album tour in December 2025, Wolf Alice close a year of triumph with their biggest 43-date venture yet.
Re-taking centre stage, the four-piece have returned with a bang after three years of silence to remind us why they’re one of the most successful UK bands on the scene.
A band known for their dynamic style, their music and aesthetic have transformed from the grungy Britpop sounds of My Love Is Cool to the polished showgirl era of The Clearing.
Spanning a ten-year period, musical trends, personal experiences and fellow artists have shaped the group immensely.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater explores who and what has influenced some of the most impactful tracks of our era.
Music news: The rise of offline listening
It seems as though more and more people are turning towards alternative ways to listen to music, and are opting away from on-demand streaming.
Music News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen has a look at why this is happening, what the benefits and disadvantages of offline music listening are.
Strictly Come Dancing Legend Ian Waite blasts show producers and wants to see voting changes after Lewis Cope’s ‘criminal’ elimination
Strictly Come Dancing icon Ian Waite has slammed BBC show chiefs after Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was eliminated from the competition last week.
AI in the world of music
What is in store for the future of music with the rise of artificial intelligence?
By now, Artificial intelligence is being used in various aspects of our lives, from writing our essays to creating animations, and is now entering the music industry, causing large debate.
Music News Blitz writer Megan Rogers-Jones explores how the technology is reshaping creativity, ownership, and the future of the industry.
Album review: The 1975’s I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It - 10 years later
In February 2026, The 1975’s second studio album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, is turning 10 years old.
A monumental album for both the band and fans, Music News Blitz writer and The 1975 superfan Nisha Cullen looks back at the album and its effects.
Head to head with Elon Musk: Is Billie Eilish a performative millionaire or a true hero?
With the global wealth gap on the rise, international tensions appearing more fraught than ever, and a burning planet to underpin it all, anxieties could be described as more than a little high at the moment.
Often, some of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Western society, charitable figures such as Elton John, Rihanna and George Michael, have left the moral pop star a familiar figure.
With the idea prevailing that artists should have both something to say, and actions to back it up, silent voices are seen as both damaging and unfashionable.
A significantly charitable figure since the start of her career at just 13 years old, Billie Eilish has caused quite a stir in recent weeks, deliberately aggravating some of the world’s most powerful figures.
Not only turning heads, but snapping necks during her acceptance speech at the 2025 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, she blatantly addressed the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson and their billionaire status.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater assesses the impact of her words and actions...
Music artist spotlight: A look at deathtoricky - The king of Irish underground rap
Alex McDonnell, more commonly known as deathtoricky, is making waves as part of the Irish underground rap scene.
Hailing from Celbridge, Co. Kildare, deathtoricky has been releasing music for two years, but just this summer, he started gaining some traction.
Here, Music News Blitz writer Nisha Cullen breaks down her favourite deathtoricky tracks, giving this up-and-coming rapper some well-deserved attention.
What makes a popstar ‘real’? Authenticity through CMAT and Chapelle Roan
Authenticity has been a debated topic since the very creation of music.
From the origins of traditional folk songs to the creation of the microphone, our perception of what is truly ‘authentic’ has been knocked down and rebuilt countless times.
With today’s pop-stars facing allegations of being label-created brands, discourse about authenticity is as prevalent as ever.
Taking a look at two massively influential artists in contemporary pop, Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater examines how genuineness is measured and perceived by pop fans.
Music news: A look at EsDeeKid’s rise from 200k to seven million in a matter of months
If you are in any way a UK rap fan, there is no doubt you’ve been seeing EsDeeKid blow up, seemingly out of nowhere.
But who is the faceless rapper, what is he all about, and why has he gone so big in a matter of months?
Music News Blitz writer Nisha Cullen takes a look at his meteoric rise through the rap ranks.
English rock band Radiohead are finally back – but how likely is a new album?
The second-biggest UK music reunion is now well underway as Radiohead continue the comeback tour that surprised fans with an unexpected announcement back in September.
So what now? The band are active again, side projects are on pause, and fans are naturally eager at the prospect of something new, but how likely is it really?
Here, Music News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner looks at some of the theories that have been doing the rounds for the past few months and the reasons why they may or may not mean new music is on the way.
Music analysis: Anger as an anthem - How women are turning rage into music
Though it may have been the 17th-century play that introduced us to the idiom “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” four centuries later, this quote feels as relevant as ever, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
With far too many of the world’s most powerful men at best known misogynists, and at worst, suspected assaulters, bodily autonomy under constant threat, and the terrifying rise in the Andrew Tate-style role models, women have a lot to be angry about.
As a catalyst for social justice, music and rage have gone hand in hand for centuries.
Facing a particular resurgence in light of recent discourse, angry women are no longer just the alternative, screaming rockers they once were, but some of our most polished pop stars.
Proving that anger has no genre, a powerful and dynamic group of musicians is forming some of the strongest voices of our generation - let's have a look at what they have to say.
Music analysis: My Bloody Valentine - The pioneers of shoegaze
Shoegaze is a subgenre of alternative rock, often described as psychedelic and ethereal.
My Bloody Valentine were formed in Dublin in 1983, and are said to be pioneers of the genre.
But what is shoegaze? And what was My Bloody Valentine’s influence on the genre?
Music News Blitz writer Nisha Cullen answers those questions…
We’ll Live and Die in These Towns: How a song encapsulates a culture
In 2007, a relatively new indie band from the West Midlands city of Coventry, England, found themselves at the start of a promising career as they released a debut album that took them to the top of the UK charts in no time, writes Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner.
The band was called The Enemy, and We’ll Live and Die in These Towns was the album.
It soon made its way to infamy, with music magazines praising them and bringing them to the public eye and the band being further promoted in their support of countless UK music juggernauts, including Oasis, Kasabian and Stereophonics.
The Piece Hall: West Yorkshire venue announces new gigs
There’s Manchester’s Co-Op Arena, Wembley, Leeds’ First Direct and the Manchester Arena itself. But there’s one venue hidden up north that doesn’t seem to get its flowers like all the others.
Halifax, a town in the North of England, sat between Bradford and Huddersfield, finds itself home to the Piece Hall, a historic building full of shops that on nights can be found to play host to some of England’s biggest artists.
This year was one with a busy schedule for the building, playing host to performances from groups/artists like James, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Tom Odell and more.
But what is the building, what’s it like for gigs, and who can be expected to visit next year? This article by Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner holds all the info.
Beyond the boys’ club: Girl Group’s glitter-fuelled rebellion
With gender politics an ever-pervasive layer of contemporary discourse, the role of men and women is under scrutiny in every walk of life.
Still a leading cultural force, the music industry continues to both shape and reflect the ways we perform and perceive gendered roles, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
With women now representing 53.8% of the UK’s music industry workforce, female voices are an ever-growing presence in a previously male-dominated space.
While this new figure is undeniably promising, deeper research reveals that it may not be all sunshine and daisies yet.
Research from the 2024 Musicians’ Census found that 51% of women had experienced gendered discrimination during their careers - showing the industry to be more than a little hostile to its newcomers.
HAUNT-O-HOLIXXX THE MIXTAPE: Semetary’s first solo album of 2025
Friday, October 31, saw the release of Semetary’s new album, HAUNT-O-HOLIXXX THE MIXTAPE. Originally teased a whole year prior, the album was highly anticipated by fans.
With 28 original songs featuring his fellow Haunted Mound members Ghost Mountain and Hackle, as well as emo rap legend Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, the album was well received by those who had been waiting patiently.
Narrowing it down to just five favourites was a challenge, but these were Music News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen’s standouts on the mixtape.
Pub music - The importance of supporting small gigs and artists
Picture this one: it’s Friday night, you’re out having a catch-up with friends.
Later on into the night, some bloke turns up with a rented amp and sets up in the back of the room.
Next thing you know, you’re standing arm-in-arm with your mates, belting Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Bon Jovi or whoever else - and you’re surrounded by plenty others doing the same.
Everyone’s been out and seen live music before, small artists or large.
This Music News Blitz article by Charlie Gardner contains a little appreciation for those small artists you see down at the local, and explores why live music is just as important now as ever before.
Against the algorithm: Could the Last Dinner Party mark the return of human artistry?
With the slow starvation of independent venues and the decline in funds for emerging artists, the music industry appears to be in crisis.
Whether the villain is streaming platforms or the latest AI tools, the commodification of music is moulding artists and cheapening art.
Amidst this landscape, The Last Dinner Party burst onto the scene early last year, standing far above the capitalised homogeneity.
With their sophomore album, From the Pyre, released on October 17, they have produced one of the most captivating albums in recent years.
Challenging the dominating commercialisation that defines success for developing artists, select bands like The Last Dinner Party remind the world what music made by people rather than products can really sound like, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
Onesies, profanity and innuendo: Who were Bloodhound Gang?
Before a world of edgy streamers and hidden-camera pranksters, there was a band that went viral for their crude jokes, catchy hooks and nothing but pure disregard for class or dignity.
In this article, Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner discusses the infamy of Bloodhound Gang, answering questions of what made them so iconic and how their success defined an era.
The TikTokification of modern pop: Could our dying attention spans be affecting the songwriting process?
Shooting into a realm of mind-blowing popularity in the 2020 pandemic, the short-form video app TikTok has had a phenomenal impact on the music industry from the ground up.
Popularising bite-sized content, trending audios of around 15-20 seconds have become an inseparable companion to visual media.
Creating a need for speed with its promise of fresh content just one swipe below, these songs must grab the attention of avid scrollers in approximately two seconds, or risk being swiped away into oblivion.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater explores...