Fox and Bones to release new album Are We Still Having Fun

Following their award-winning album Long Time Honey, indie pop band Fox and Bones returnswith Are We Still Having Fun? their much-anticipated fifth record, which drops September 18, 2026. The new album marks an expansive step forward for the band, both lyrically and sonically, as they confront life after their romantic breakup, the rise of AI, late-stage capitalism, burnout, and depression, all while searching for moments of hope in an increasingly uncertain world.

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Their unique story forms the emotional backbone of the new album. Fox and Bones (Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore) began as both a musical duo and romantic couple in 2016. After ending their relationship in 2022, they continued creating and touring together, along with longtime bassist Jared May, who inspires the duo to go deeper into their connection with each other and with the music.

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Music News UK: Rock music photographer Karen McBride celebrates 30 years of music history

More than three decades of Manchester music history – from unsigned bands in underground venues to Robbie Williams on tour and legendary guitarist Scotty Moore – will go on display at Manchester Central Library, this autumn.

Photographer, author and North Manchester storyteller Karen McBride will present Just a Girl from North Manchester: A Photographic Exhibition from 4 September to 31 December 2026.

For McBride, whose journey began on a North Manchester council estate, seeing her life’s work displayed just three miles from where she grew up is a poignant homecoming.

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Chandler Marie to release new single Embers

Rising Nashville artist Chandler Marie is set to drop her new single Embers on Friday, August 14, building on the momentum of last month’s release Supposed to Be Easy along with her recent Bluebird Cafe debut. The new track turns late-night attraction into a modern country anthem, capturing that familiar space between chemistry and consequence.

While the hook and energy make it instantly fun, the story underneath is honest and relatable – two people drawn to a spark they know may burn out, but can’t seem to resist.

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Music News UK: Manchester Camerata to perform Brian Eno’s Music for Airports as part of Here We Are

Between Tuesday 15 and Sunday 20 September, Manchester Camerata is on the move once more, bringing its internationally acclaimed musicians to perform free concerts and pop-up performances in unexpected public spaces across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester to literally say: Here We Are!

Free pop-up music performances across all ten boroughs in Greater Manchester in unusual and unexpected places including Manchester Airport’s T2, Manchester Museum, Stretford Carpark and Bolton Library.

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Classical Pianist Francesco Piemontesi announces new album of Brahms Piano Concerto No.1

On 23 July, Swiss-Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi announces a new recording of Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 to be released on 11 September.

Recorded live in December 2025, and paired with Brahms’ Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118, the album will be released on Pentatone and available on CD and all streaming services.

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