Hottest Tickets: Your Guide To The Biggest Shows in June 2026

Hi there! Welcome once again to Stereoboard’s monthly gig guide, where we pull together the movers and shakers on the live scene for a one-stop guide to all things noisy, fun and sun-dappled over the coming weeks. Head below for generational pop runs, teen icons and a star with real staying power who’s made it their business to dominate our Hottest 100 Tickets list for weeks and weeks and weeks. 

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Friday, 05 June 2026

Baby Steps to Giant Leaps: Pool Kids On Their Busy Year of UK Shows

Spirits are high when Pool Kids congregate in the coffee bar at the front of Archive, a spot in Leeds adorned with fairy lights, ahead of the third show of a UK tour. Nothing, not even the fact that it’s rained every day since the start of the year, can dampen their mood. “It feels authentic!” exclaims guitarist Andy Anaya.

Written by: Emma Wilkes | Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Dizzying Fun: Angine de Poitrine Back Up The Hype at Debut London Show

Photo: Constantin Monfilliette Imagine Primus doing all the drugs in the world while binge-watching every episode of The Muppet Show, and you can begin to picture how weird Angine de Poitrine are. The Québécois pairing went viral out of nowhere thanks to a KEXP live session earlier this year, with people being instantly captivated by whatever the hell it was they were watching. The questions were countless: who are they? Why are they dressed like that? And why do they have the most phallic noses this side of Michael Gove’s Spitting Image puppet?

Written by: Matt Mills | Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

No Limits: Haggard Cat On 'The Pain That Orbits Life' And Their First Headline Tour in Five Years

Photo: Ruena What do a broken collarbone, COVID-19 and a grimy recording studio have in common? The answer is that they all delayed Haggard Cat’s third album, ‘The Pain That Orbits Life’, which was recently released in a flurry of noise after a long wait.

Written by: Laura Johnson | Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Hottest Tickets: Your Guide To The Biggest Shows in May 2026

Hello! Welcome to Stereoboard’s new monthly gig guide, where we’ll give you the lowdown on all things loud and live over the next few weeks, from massive names kicking off long-awaited tours to hidden gems, ticket deals and the artists who are being searched for non-stop on our ever-changing Hottest 100 Tickets list, which ranks events listed on our site right now, based on click stats over the preceding 24 hours.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Friday, 01 May 2026

My New Band Believe: Cameron Picton On Toying With Expectation

Photo: Daisy Ayscough / Tomos Ayscough Cameron Picton does not have his camera on when he dials into our Zoom call, but the chaos surrounding him is palpable. “Sorry if there’s terrible background noise — I’m in a pub,” he says. And, in fairness, anything approaching downtime has been hard to come by of late so he’s right to grab it. Not only has the multi-instrumentalist and former Black Midi member just released his new band’s debut album, but when he speaks to Stereoboard, he does so at the end of a 12-hour media day.

Written by: Jack Butler-Terry | Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026

'These Songs Are Meant to Be Listened to Loud': Chroma Discuss Their Firecracker Second Album

Photo: Bethan Miller The world is a weird, broken place. From spiralling wars to divisive political campaigns fuelled by cruel ideologies or that rando down the end of your road who insists catcalling is a compliment, it’s clear that doom-scrolling won’t save us now. But spending some time in the company of Welsh riff-rock connoisseurs Chroma might.

Written by: James Palaczky | Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Tents and Tunes 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Festival Season

Welcome to Stereoboard’s huge preview of the best biggest and best festivals 2026 has to offer — Glastonbury is having a lie down for the year, so why not find something new? Read on for all things vibey, heavy, dancey and cool.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Monday, 30 March 2026

'It Was Sink or Swim': Meet Manchester Grafters M60 Ahead Of Their Biggest UK Tour

Manchester is the birthplace of some of the biggest stars in the history of British music, and M60 are out to ink their name into that proud lineage. The quartet — guitarist-vocalist Matthew Morton, guitarist Owen Baldwin, drummer Bradley Smith and bassist Max Phillips  — have become known for their high-energy guitar-pop in recent years, with their biggest UK tour to date about to get underway in early April. We caught up with Morton to find out what they have in store for us once the house lights go down.

Written by: Laura Mills | Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Looking Back to Look Forward: Inside The Long-Awaited Return of Bloody Knees

“I’ve been waiting for forever,” cries Bradley Griffiths on I Won’t Wait, aptly summarising the feelings of Bloody Knees’ entire fanbase. After the Black Honey-esque single Something Nice dropped in September 2018, the Cambridgeshire indie-punks fell silent, leaving no clues as to if or when they’d ever return. But, after unexpectedly playing a one-off show at London’s Old Blue Last in September, they began 2026 by re-lighting the flame.

Written by: Rishi Shah | Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026

'The Setting Sun is Everywhere': Thrice's Dustin Kensrue on Politics, Religion and 'Horizons/West'

Photo: Atiba Jefferson Dustin Kensrue has been thinking about endings. Now 45, the singer-guitarist of South California rockers Thrice has entered that culturally dreaded period known as “middle age”, where the kids are starting to leave for college and he’s seeing people around him get diagnosed with cancer. “At this age, everybody is thinking about death or running away from thinking about death,” he tells me on a video call from his home in Orange County.

Written by: Matt Mills | Date: Monday, 09 March 2026

Hottest Tickets: Everything You Need To Know About Rush's Fifty Something Tour

Photo: Richard Sibbald Rush have announced a fresh batch of dates for their Fifty Something Tour, with the prog icons poised to return to the road later this year amid great fanfare. As the race for tickets for their UK and European shows hots up this week, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about one of 2026’s most eye-catching comebacks.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Changing The Game: Artio on 'Soul Rot' and Their Headline UK Tour

Photo: Sherman Rabbit It goes without saying that the majority of artists are motivated by their love of creation; the ability to bring something into the world using little more than the talents and influences of themselves and those around them. When Leeds-based four-piece Artio started out, that core purpose sat firmly in their hearts. Clutching their DIY spirit tightly with every step forward, they were focused on making music that means something, channelling the deepest parts of themselves into combustible alt anthems that connect people. They still are.

Written by: Maddy Howell | Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026

Hottest Tickets: How Bad Bunny Won The Super Bowl

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest stages anywhere on Earth, with around 100 million viewers glued to their screen as glitz, glamour, culture and the political moment collide midway through a football game. This year, as the Seattle Seahawks’ defence took a break from grinding the New England Patriots’ offence to a fine paste, it was Bad Bunny’s time to shine. Although, in truth, he’s been doing that almost non-stop for a while now. Here, we take a look at what made his performance so special.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Monday, 09 February 2026

'90s It Girl Meets Tim Burton: Baddiecore Duo The Pretty Wild Discuss Their First UK Tour

It’s been a tumultuous four years for The Pretty Wild, but sisters Jyl and Jules Wylde are finally where they want to be. Starting out as a country-rock duo, they’ve evolved into riotous alt-metal Valkyries on their debut full length ‘Zero.Point.Genesis’, which revealed a whole world for listeners to lose themselves in upon its release at the end of 2025.

Written by: Jack Butler-Terry | Date: Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Raye, Harry and You: Stereoboard's Guide To The Best Tours In The First Half of 2026

We could all do with a pick me up at this time of year, so what better way to do that than by giving yourself something to look forward to? Here, we’ve pulled together details of some of the most hotly-anticipated tours set to hit the UK and Ireland in the first half of 2026. Go on, live a little.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Monday, 02 February 2026

TikTok Killed the Video Star: Introducing The Man The Myth The Meatslab

Armed with a £20 Akai mic, a notepad of whimsical lyrics, and the enviable ability to capture the hearts of the TikTok masses, Jamie Clarke, aka The Man The Myth The Meatslab is a sensational emerging indie-folk artist carving his own path. Taking inspiration from Bon Iver, Japanese Breakfast and Alex G, the London-based singer-songwriter has a knack of defining the little things, with his new EP ‘Until the Comet Came’ dropping on January 30 ahead of a UK tour in March. “I’d love it if people can find some peace and comfort in the songs and attach them to moments that feel relevant to the music in their life,” he says of his work.

Written by: James Palaczky | Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Shared Anxieties: La Dispute Reflect on 'No One Was Driving The Car' Prior to UK Shows

Photo: Martin Music can be visceral, and bands such as La Dispute really amplify that characteristic. For 20 years, the Grand Rapids post-hardcore group have told raw stories in increasingly brutal ways, leading up to their latest offering, ‘No One Was Driving The Car’.

Written by: Jack Butler-Terry | Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Next Gen: Stereoboard's Ones To Watch in 2026

Every year throws up its share of potential stars or genre-defining talents, with scenes ebbing and flowing in terms of prominence and game-breaking excitement. Join us as we run through 15 bands and musicians with the sort of spark that might light a fire under 2026, from pop auteurs to rap technicians and ragged rockers.

Written by: Stereoboard | Date: Monday, 19 January 2026

Spilling The Tea: The Beaches on 'No Hard Feelings' and Their UK Tour

With pop pedigree and enviable cool on their side, The Beaches are one of the most exciting bands in the world right now. Having released their third studio album ‘No Hard Feelings’ last summer, the Canadian quartet — bassist-vocalist Jordan Miller, guitarist Kylie Miller, drummer Eliza Enman-McDaniel and multi-instrumentalist Leandra Earl — will soon kick off the latest leg of their world tour with a string of UK shows, starting in Manchester on February 11 before heading to Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and London, where they’ll play the O2 Academy Brixton.

Written by: Laura Mills | Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026