On Your Radar: Florence + The Machine

Top Tracks: “Dog Days Are Over,” “You’ve Got The Love,” “Shake It Out”
Similar Artists: Kate Bush, The Last Dinner Party, Hozier
Recent News: Will release their sixth studio album Everybody Scream on October 31 through Polydor Records.

Since the release of their groundbreaking debut album Lungs in 2009, alt-rock group Florence + The Machine have not only carved their own space in the modern music scene — they have established their own unique world. A sonic and aesthetic domain fueled by rage, the divine feminine and the comfort of witchcraft, Florence + The Machine have become synonymous with the carnal, primal and unknown.

Fronted by the one and only Florence Welch, Florence + The Machine are preparing for the release of their sixth studio album Everybody Scream, out October 31 via Polydor Records. The album is destined for a Halloween release, as it will undoubtedly serve as the band’s most intentional and unrelenting body of work to date. Everybody Scream explores personal struggle, the excruciating desire to pursue the life of a performer and how darkness and trauma can inspire creation.

Combining the full-force, poetic delivery of Patti Smith with the ethereal vocal prowess and stage presence of Stevie Nicks, Florence + The Machine is powered by the hypnotic persona of Welch, who uses influences of witchcraft, folk horror and mystery to craft the music of the band. On Everybody Scream, album singles like the title track, “One of the Greats” and “Sympathy Magic” prove that the album is not just a collection of songs to listen to — it’s a spiritual tale to fall into the depths of.

Since breaking into the music scene with Lungs, the London-based indie rock group have only continued to rise in stardom due to their distinct sonic identity. Following the release of their debut album, the band had their music appear in a variety of film and TV projects, including Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl, The Twilight Saga, and So You Think You Can Dance. Their first three albums — Lungs (2009), Ceremonials (2011) and How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015) — all earned the number one spot on the U.K. Albums Chart. In the years following, the band have headlined numerous festivals and how hold a total of eight Grammy nominations.

One of the U.K.’s most prominent outfits, Florence + The Machine are known for their romantic, medieval energy. Refusing to confine themselves to a single genre, the band combines influences of Baroque pop, folk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll with their intense lyricality to craft an entire musical world. Everybody Scream explores death, life, grief and hope, making it one of the band’s most personal and visceral releases to date.

Following the album’s release, Florence + The Machine will hit the road in 2026 to tour throughout North America. Playing with Rachel Chinouriri, Sofia Isella, CMAT, and Mannequin Pussy as support, the tour will hit select cities including Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, Toronto, New York City, Miami, Nashville, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. The tour will last from April 8 to May 20, and tickets are on sale now.

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