https://www.thelineofbestfit.comNew Music Discoveryen-ukCopyright 2022paul@thelineofbestfit.com (Paul Bridgewater)seb@thelineofbestfit.com (Sebastien Dehesdin)https://www.thelineofbestfit.com2026-09-08T09:27:58+01:00https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/philip-selway-backs-mental-health-support-initiative-for-touring-artistshttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/philip-selway-backs-mental-health-support-initiative-for-touring-artistsNewsKayla Sandiford]]> The Music Industry Therapist Collective CIC (MITC) has announced the Pay It Forward Fund, a new initiative bringing industry-funded occupational health support to artists and crew on small and mid-scale tours. Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/siichaq-is-on-the-risehttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/siichaq-is-on-the-riseFeaturesInterviewsCamryn Teder]]> Atlanta-based noise rocker Siichaq tells Best Fit why the unconventional friendships and savoury smell of binturongs keep her afloat. Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/norwegian-art-pop-artist-moyka-details-biggest-ever-european-tour-ahead-of-forthcoming-albumhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/norwegian-art-pop-artist-moyka-details-biggest-ever-european-tour-ahead-of-forthcoming-albumNewsHayden Merrick]]> Moyka has announced a 13-date European tour – her biggest run to date – performing her forthcoming new album Bullseye in full this autumn. London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid are among the stops. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sleaford-mods-announce-london-gig-for-gaza-with-baxter-duryhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sleaford-mods-announce-london-gig-for-gaza-with-baxter-duryNewsHayden Merrick]]> Sleaford Mods have announced a charity show in the Paul Weller-curated Gigs for Gaza series at London’s Troxy on 24 October. Proceeds will go to Gaza Forever UK and Medical Aid for Palestinians, with support from Baxter Dury, Joe Armon-Jones, and more TBA. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/black-mekon-share-new-single-ahead-of-13-songs-about-monsters-albumhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/black-mekon-share-new-single-ahead-of-13-songs-about-monsters-albumNewsHayden Merrick]]> “Kill Them!” is the second preview of Black Mekon's latest album, a horror-inspired garage rock set titled 13 Songs About Monsters, releasing at the end of October. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/ziur-details-new-soundtrack-record-de-brujas-y-fantasmashttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/ziur-details-new-soundtrack-record-de-brujas-y-fantasmasNewsHayden Merrick]]> Ziúr has announced De Brujas y Fantasmas, a new soundtrack for a solo dance performance by Kianí del Valle, set for release on 6 November via KUBORAUM Editions. The first single, “La Llorona De Noche”, is out now. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/recluse-announce-debut-album-the-world-cant-take-much-morehttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/recluse-announce-debut-album-the-world-cant-take-much-moreNewsHayden Merrick]]> Daniel P Carter and Soren Bryce's new alt-rock superduo have confirmed their first record as Reclus.É. The World Can’t Take Much More is due on 13 November via Rise Records. The new single “Belly Of The Whale” is out now. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/canadian-diy-project-dog-bite-law-firm-announces-debut-record-no-sense-of-selfhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/canadian-diy-project-dog-bite-law-firm-announces-debut-record-no-sense-of-selfNewsHayden Merrick]]> Samuel Pichonsky's lofi post-punk project Dog Bite Law Firm has detailed its forthcoming 11-track debut album, No Sense of Self, which will be self-released on 30 October. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/cage-the-elephant-announce-uk-and-eu-tour-for-next-yearhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/cage-the-elephant-announce-uk-and-eu-tour-for-next-yearNewsHayden Merrick]]> Cage the Elephant have confirmed a 15-date UK and EU run for early 2027, ending at London’s Alexandra Palace on 1 March. The band will also release new single “Dying In Reverse” on 10 September. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/american-motors-detail-second-lp-functional-musichttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/american-motors-detail-second-lp-functional-musicNewsHayden Merrick]]> Pennsylvania art rock duo American Motors have announced their second record., Functional Music, will arrive on 6 November with lead single “No Horses” out now alongside a self-directed video. Mon, 7 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000