The Radio Dept have unveiled a new single, Swedish Guns.

Photo: Fall Out Boy by Jen O'Neill/Reading Festival

So, we’re back again. Back to Reading, a music festival that increasingly seems to be packed with attendees who don’t seem to be all that interested in music. Nothing on? Not to worry, someone will be wandering around in their pants and possibly selling something. But, amid all this, there are glimmers of hope. The sun is shining. There are some genuinely interesting bands on the line up. Let’s investigate.​

Trentemøller has released a video for Redefine.

Jamie T has shared Drone Strike, a track from his forthcoming new album.

Astrid S will play a headline London show this autumn.

The Military Wives Choir will take in six dates across the UK this November.

Photo: Steve Gullick

Clever Thing once described themselves as a sequin ballgown dripping in kaleidoscopic vomit.

Boston Manor have shared a new single, Lead Feet.

Dope have announced a one off London show.

Ardyn have confirmed dates for a UK tour.

Eliza and the Bear have announced a winter UK tour.

Photo: Robert John

Black Star Riders will return to the UK and Ireland in spring 2017.

The Pigeon Detectives have announced a UK tour.

For the first time, this year the general public will be able to attend the Mercury Prize ceremony.

Bay City Rollers will return for a batch of Christmas dates.

Marti Pellow has announced details of a new album and accompanying UK tour.

Status Quo will play an intimate London date prior to hitting Hyde Park for an Aquostic set at BBC Radio 2’s Festival In A Day.

Ariana Granda has shared a video for Side To Side.

Photo: Amanda de Cadenet

Nick Valensi's new band, CRX, have announced their debut album.

Ty Dolla $ign has released a video for Zaddy.