Scientists of Sound

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

she's green - close your eyes (Official)

Credit: Liam Armstrong

Minneapolis five-piece she's green have recently shared their new single close your eyes. At seven minutes, the track drifts through expansive cosmic landscapes, weaving together swirling synth melodies, elongated guitars, and shimmering vocals before arriving at its climactic finale. Speaking about the track in more detail, lead vocalist Zofia Smith explains: “‘close your eyes’ is about a mystery person who kept reoccurring in my dreams. In those dreams, we shared a life together by the ocean. Waking up and realizing they weren’t real left a lasting impression on me, leaving me wondering about our connection to our dreams, how my mind could have created this person, or if I knew them in a past life.” Take a listen below.

Live Dates:
Thursday 27th August - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Friday 28th August - Leeds Festival
Sunday 30th August - Reading Festival
Tuesday 1st September - Rough Trade, Bristol
Wednesday 2nd September - The Lodge, Manchester
Thursday 3rd September - DUST, Brighton
Friday 4th September - The Lower Third, London
Saturday 5th September - Le Pop Up du Label, Paris
Sunday 6th September - Botanique (Witloof Bar), Brussels
Tuesday 8th September - Rust, Copenhagen
Wednesday 9th September - Nochtwache, Hamburg
Thursday 10th September - Privatclub, Berlin
Friday 11th September - Yard Club at Kantine, Cologne

i: https://www.instagram.com/shes__green

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Radio Free Alice - Lunch Money (Official Music Video)

Naarm/Melbourne based outfit Radio Free Alice have returned with their glistening new single ‘Lunch Money’, coinciding with the news of signing to Atlantic Records. Written on the road at a sound-check in Nottingham while Radio Free Alice toured the UK last year, the track thrives on its restless momentum, pairing soaring guitar work with the vibrant energy that has become synonymous with the band’s sound. “It was the back end of the tour and it had started getting really cold,” frontman Noah Learmonth says. “I remember us writing it on the stage at the empty venue, all with jackets, scarves and gloves on. It was one of those songs that came together pretty instantly.” Take a listen below.

Radio Free Alice Live
6th Jun - New York, NY - The Governors Ball Music Festival
6th Jun - Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right
11th Jun - Hradec Kralove, CZ - Rock For People Festival
13th Jun - Hilvarenbeek, NL - Best Kept Secret
20th Jun - Glasgow, UK - TRNSMT Festival
3rd Jul - Werchter, BE - Rock Werchter Festival
4th Jul - Arras, FR - Main Square Festival
9th-11th Jul – Bilbao, ES - Bilbao Live
11th Jul - Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, FR - Pete The Monkey Festival
24th Jul - Sheffield, UK - Tramlines Festival
25th Jul - Abingdon, UK - Truck Festival
31st Jul - Derbyshire Dales, UK - Y Not Festival
8th Aug - Newquay, UK - Boardmasters Festival
14th Aug - Gothenburg, SE - Way Out West Festival
21st Aug - Saint Pölten, AT - Frequency Festival
23rd Aug - Istanbul, TR - Babylon Soundgarden Festival
27th Aug - Oost-Vlieland, NL - Into The Great Wide Open Festival
29th Aug - Reading, UK - Reading Festival

i: https://www.instagram.com/radiofreealiceband/

Silver Gore - Peculiar

Photo Credit: Charlie Drinkwater

Silver Gore (Ava Gore & Ethan P. Flynn) have recently shared their brand-new single ‘Peculiar’, out now via Island Records. Following their debut EP Dogs In Heaven and previous single Black Cherry Liqueur, the pair lean into their knack for melody, pairing a euphoric pop crossover with shimmering guitars, infectious melodies and an undeniable sense of fun. “Feelings of jealousy and sadness are overcome by discovery of personal resilience,” Ava says of the track. “This is an anthem of empowerment from heartbreak to strength while still getting used to the peculiar feeling of self-realisation.” Take a listen below.

Catch Silver Gore live:
10/07/26 - Festival Chauffer dans la Noirceur (FR)
25/07/26 - Truck Festival
02/08 - Wilderness Festival
07/08/26- Haldern Pop Festival (DE)
04/09/26 - End of the Road Festival
05/09/26 - Manchester Psych Fest

i: https://www.instagram.com/silvergoremusic

Mouth Ulcers - Space (Official Music Video)

Photo Credit: Jake Schneider

London outfit Mouth Ulcers have recently returned last week with their engaging new single Space. Drawing from the darker edges of post-punk, the band carve out a distinctive sound built on driving rhythms, atmospheric percussion, and shimmering guitar lines. Speaking ahead of the release of ‘Space’, Mouth Ulcers shared: “‘Space’ explores how nostalgia can feel like both a physical presence and a permanent loss. Something that’s a common theme across the whole EP, seeing how the past is a part of you but you have to leave it behind to survive.” The band's debut EP ‘Silent Pictures’ is set for release July 10th via LAB Records. Take a listen to their latest single below.

Live Dates
3 JUL - The Warehouse, Leeds (UK)
29 JUL - Paper Dress Vintage, London (UK)
15 AUG - District, Liverpool (UK)
29 AUG - Hit The City, Eindhoven (NL)
7 OCT - Beyond The Music, Manchester (UK)
30 OCT - Grenswerk, Venlo (NL)
31 OCT - London Calling Festival, Amsterdam (NL)
6 NOV - Kentish Town Forum, London w/ The Mission (UK)
29 NOV - Post Punk Strikes Back Festival, Porto (PT)
8-11 JAN - Rockaway Beach Festival, Bognor Regis (UK)

i: https://www.instagram.com/mouth.ulcers

DMA'S - Hurracane (Official Video)

Photo Credit: Roman Jody

Following the recent announcement of their fifth studio album, set for release August 7th, DMA's have recently unveiled the record's latest single Hurracane. Channelling raw emotion through expansive guitar work and an undeniable energy, the track wastes no time building towards its soaring hook and insatiable chorus. Speaking on the new single, Matt Mason says “‘Hurracane’ has a recurrent musical motion that’s a nod to the song lyrically and we used the idea of a displacing storm to tell the story leaning into a style that we hadn’t recorded ourselves before.” Take a listen for yourselves below.

Live Dates
01 February - O2 Guildhall, Southampton, England
02 February - Cardiff University Great Hall, Cardiff, Wales
03 February - hmv Empire, Coventry, England
05 February - Manchester Academy, Manchester, England
06 February - Manchester Academy, Manchester, England
08 February - O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
09 February - The Engine Shed, Lincoln, England
11 February – Barbican, York, England
12 February - Eventim Apollo, London, England
14 February – Olympia, Liverpool, England
15 February - The Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
17 February - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
18 February - Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland
19 February – Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland
20 February - The Academy Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

i: https://www.instagram.com/dmasmusic

Wynd - The Shores

photo by Kasper Leegaard

Danish indie-folk newcomer Wynd marks his exceptional entrance through new single The Shores. Recorded on a weathered 4-track cassette recorder, its tender approach feeds in to its soft nuances as luscious guitar melodies envelop his sound. Speaking about the track he goes on to share, “Love is memory, nostalgia and reflection-especially when it’s gone. ‘The Shores’ captures the urge to reach out, the hope that you might find your way back to each other. But within that hope lies the realization that it can be just as painful and destructive as the longing itself. There’s a bittersweet sense of optimism in watching the waves reshape the shore-how things fade, and how time eventually heals.” Take a listen for yourselves below.

i: https://www.instagram.com/_wynd__

Tokyo Tea Room - Eyes Off You

Photo credit: Tamibé Bourdanné

Margate’s Tokyo Tea Room have recently returned sharing their shimmering new single ‘Eyes Off You’, released via French tastemaker label Nice Guys. Filled with hypnotic electronic elements, soft vocals and catchy guitar riffs the track serves as an exciting introduction to the band. “As the title suggests ‘Eyes Off You’ is a song about desire and the people who linger around in your thoughts,” guitarist/songwriter Dan Elliott says of the track. “I try to capture those fleeting moments of connection and evoke a sense of nostalgia, like a crystalised memory. Although the sense of longing is obvious, the song is really driven by optimism and anticipation, mirroring a period of personal renewal and looking forward, after a time of reflection”.

‘Eyes Off You’ arrives with a video directed by Jacek Zmarz and featuring the dancer Anders Hayward. Jacek shares, "Quite early on we decided that we wanted to make a connection between the subject of the track and the beauty of the natural world, and the idea of being so in awe of something that you’re seeing that it shoots a surge of energy through your body, and through your mind. To get the most out of the landscapes we shot completely in natural light, our movements as a crew were kind of mirroring Anders in the video as we were moving with the light, allowing the natural environment to guide us as to what comes next.” Take a listen/watch below.

i: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotearoom

Sŵn Festival announces first names for 2026 edition

Fast approaching nearly two decades of new music discovery, Cardiff's inaugural Sŵn Festival makes its very welcomed return to the city this October for its impressive 19th edition. A long-established household name, and firm calendar favourite amongst music fans and those keen to get in early on the next hype, the festival's continued support, drive and passion for new music shows no signs of slowing with its strongest line-up to date.

Taking place Thursday October 15th to Saturday October 17th the festival will welcome Irish modern folk artist Dove Ellis alongside Cork quintet Cardinals, London contemporary artist Bel Cobain and ex-porridge radio singer Dana Margolin. Elsewhere, Yorkshire synth-pop-punk outfit Working Men’s Club will take their vibrant sound to the stage, with Manchester trio The Orielles making their return to the capital with a fresh album in tow.

It also wouldn't be Sŵn without its showcase of local talent, and this year is no exception. Whether you’re after something atmospheric, energetic or downright intense, there’s plenty to discover. Cerys Hafana continues to push folk music into fascinating new territory, while ifan’s genre-blurring sound feels both intimate and inventive. For a dose of fuzzy guitars and feel-good energy, Pys Melyn are always a reliable choice with Wrkhouse quickly making a name for themselves with catchy bilingual alt-pop.

A full list of acts playing across the weekend can be found below..... with plenty more to come.

Sŵn 2026 is once more multi-venue across all three days of programming. Venues this year include: Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, St. John’s Church, Jacobs Basement, Fuel, The Canopi, Tiny Rebel, Little O’Neill’s and Porter’s.

Adam Williams, Head of Music for Sŵn, offers the following on this year’s festival: “Whilst we live in a world that surrounds us with negativity, it's been extremely uplifting to work on Sŵn’s 19th edition. 2026's lineup is filled with incredible new music. We have the pleasure of welcoming Dove Ellis to Cardiff for the first time who will be performing a special guest spot over at Tramshed. Other Cardiff first-timers come in the form of Cardinals, Lucia & the Best Boys, Theatre, Bathing Suits, 2charm, Lauren Auder, Shaking Hand plus dozens of others, as well as much anticipated returning artists including Working Mens Club, HMLTD and Porridge Radio's Dana Margolin who come loaded with new music.”

Sŵn Festival remains as accessible and community-focused as ever - once again offering a wide array of schemes to make tickets as widely available as possible and to offer in-roads into the festival. Payment plans for tickets are available as well as concession tickets for young people, students and Blue Light account holders, while volunteer programmes and the apply to play scheme will also return. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified about when applications open.

Tickets for Sŵn are on general sale now with instalment plans available. Head here for ticketing options and more info: https://swnfest.seetickets.com

FULL LIST OF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SO FAR

i: https://www.instagram.com/swnfestival

Monday, 8 June 2026

Saint Clair - Gretchen

credit: Molly Boniface

Following their prominent arrival with previous single Too Young To Notice, London 4-piece Saint Clair have unveiled details of their debut EP Something To Be Said, out on 17th July. Coinciding with the news the band have also shared their latest single Gretchen - a tender cut showcasing the band's wide scale dynamic. “Gretchen plays out as a ‘what if’ love letter to a partner,” Saint Clair say of the track. “It’s the intimate moment where romance and the reality of life away from each other come into the conversation”. Take a listen below.

Saint Clair · Gretchen

Live Dates
13th June - Golden Touch Festival, Portsmouth
18th June - Abi McCarthy’s Good Karma Club, Camden Assembly
11th July - So Young All Dayer, Southampton
24th July - Tramlines Festival, Sheffield
25th July - Truck Festival, Oxfordshire
2nd August – Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire
29th August - Into the Great Wide Open, NL
17th October - Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester

i: https://www.instagram.com/saintclairband

Thursday, 4 June 2026

GREEN MAN announces TALL CHILD winner of 2026 Green Man Rising Competition

Tall Child performing at Green Man Rising final, credit: Bethan Miller

Following the live final at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach, Tall Child crowned the winner of the Green Man Rising Competition 2026, presented by Green Man and The Green Man Trust. Now set to open the coveted Green Man Mountain Stage at the upcoming, sold out festival they will also receive a week’s studio time at Prah Recordings, a live recorded session at GM26 and a physical vinyl release with Dinked Edition.

Fellow shortlisted finalists Cyn Cwsg, Glasshouse Red Spider Mite, Kiosk and The Slow Country will each perform across the weekend following in the footsteps of BRIT Award winners The Last Dinner Party, Mercury Prize-winners English Teacher and some of the moment’s buzziest bands such as Westside Cowboy, Silver Gore, Adult DVD and Keo with previous performances across the Green Man Rising stage.

Fiona Stewart, Green Man Managing Director and owner, said: “Supporting emerging talent is at the heart of Green Man. We had a record breaking amount of entrants this year, so to be a finalist is a massive win ready. A big congrats to the winner Tall Child, who’ll open the Mountain Stage and all the finalists - we can’t wait to see how their careers progress!’”

Green Man 2026 - Comedy Lineup:

Green Man 2026 - Music Lineup:
(* Headline)

Thursday 20th August

Friday 21st August

Saturday 22nd August

Sunday 23rd August

Green Man 2026 is sold out, re-sale tickets will be made available through their official partner Tixel - https://tixel.com/uk/festival-tickets/green-man-festival-tickets

w: https://www.greenman.net

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