Stay ahead of the UK music scene with the PlaylisterUK.co.uk newsletter, your weekly briefing on everything that matters in British music. Delivered every Tuesday morning, it offers a carefully selected round-up of news, releases, playlists, live announcements and industry analysis — all curated by our editorial team and written with the same rigour and editorial independence you find on the site.
What the Briefing Contains
Each edition is designed to save you time while keeping you informed. You can expect:
- UK music news — the week’s biggest stories in artist signings, label moves, streaming platform updates and industry shifts, distilled for quick reading
- New album and single releases — key drops across pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, indie and emerging genres, with links to our reviews and first-listen features
- Playlist picks — editorial selections from Daniel Mercer and the discovery team, highlighting fresh tracks, hidden gems and genre-specific recommendations
- Festival and tour announcements — confirmed dates, line-up additions, on-sale windows and venue changes, curated by Charlotte Hayes
- Chart developments and streaming trends — data-driven insights and analysis from Sophie Larkin
- Exclusive interviews and opinion — links to our latest long reads, cultural analysis and artist features
Frequency and Special Editions
The newsletter goes out weekly, every Tuesday at 10:00 GMT/BST. During festival season (April to September) and around major release weeks, we send occasional special editions with deeper dives, previews and post-event recaps. These are clearly marked and never exceed one extra mailing per week. You will never receive more than two emails in a seven-day period.
Curated by Our Editorial Team
Every newsletter is overseen by editor-in-chief Oliver Kingsley and assembled by the full editorial desk under managing editor Amelia Ward. Content follows the same editorial policies and fact-checking standards as the main publication. You can read more about the team on our team page.
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Questions?
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