[2025] A roundup of classic UK rock songs: from the latest tracks to timeless staples!

Pay & DisplayLovejoy

Lovejoy – Pay & Display (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Lovejoy is an indie rock band that emerged from Brighton, England.

The frontman also works as a popular YouTuber, drawing attention for the group’s versatility.

Their latest offering is a track released in August 2025.

Riding an addictive chorus and energetic sound, it delivers a sardonic take on a modern world where everything is handled through rentals and subscriptions.

The song is a lead single from their long-awaited debut album, One Simple Trick, released that October.

Given that their EP Wake Up & It’s Over reached No.

5 on the UK charts, expectations for the album are high.

It’s the perfect track for blasting away the absurdities of everyday life with a cathartic dose of rock.

Which One Do You Want?Ash

Ash – Which One Do You Want? (Official Video)

Ash, the Northern Irish rock band that blazed through the Britpop scene of the 1990s and still commands a devoted following—having hit No.

1 in the UK with their 2001 classic Free All Angels—have just released this pop number ahead of their album Ad Astra, due out in October 2025.

The track is a confident piece the drummer calls “the perfect pop song,” a long-shelved idea that didn’t fit past records but has finally found its form.

Over shimmering, floaty, hope-filled guitars, you’ll find a poignant melody that sings of longing.

It also boasts a star-studded lineup with Blur’s Graham Coxon contributing guitar and vocals, and it’s the perfect song for when you want to lighten your mood.

I’m In Love (Subaru)Sports Team

Sports Team – I’m In Love (Subaru)

This track by Sports Team, a six-piece indie rock band from London, sharply captures modern consumer culture and human relationships.

Its 80s-tinged, upbeat sound contrasts with lyrics that seem to profess a love for cars while concealing a biting sense of irony.

Released in July 2024, the song drew attention as the lead single from the album “Boys These Days.” Recorded in Bergen, Norway with producer Matias Téllez, it marks a bold new step for the band.

Symbolic of a contemporary society that projects its desires onto gleaming inanimate objects, this piece is recommended for listeners who enjoy deeper reflection.

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Picture Parlour – Face In the Picture

This song, released by Picture Parlour—who are drawing attention as part of the new generation of UK rock—delves deeply into how past memories and emotions affect the present.

With its cinematic elements and dramatic flair, it evokes the atmosphere of a James Bond theme.

It’s the title track of their debut EP, released in June 2024, which also includes other songs like “Moon Tonic.” The band is also scheduled to perform at Alexandra Palace Park in June 2024, heightening anticipation for their expressive live show.

It’s a must-listen for film lovers and anyone drawn to lyrics that resonate emotionally.

Live ForeverOasis

Oasis – Live Forever (Official HD Remastered Video)

Oasis is a band that has given me strength.

Noel Gallagher’s guitar solos feel more powerful than any UK rock I’ve heard before, and Liam Gallagher’s vocals are becoming addictive.

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Porcupine

Sparks, the brotherly duo active since 1971.

While it’s easy to focus on their idiosyncratic performances unlike those of typical bands, they’re also well-versed across all genres and consistently release highly original songs.

In May 2025, they reached No.

2 on the UK charts with their album MAD!, and now they’re extending that momentum with a new EP, MADDER!.

The track here is its lead single.

It’s a quintessential Sparks killer tune, unfolding from an organ-led verse into a heavy guitar-powered chorus.

The lyrics—about being irresistibly drawn to a woman as prickly as a hedgehog—offer a delightfully twisted take on affection.

If you love dramatic pop, be sure to check it out!

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Kasabian – Darkest Lullaby (Official Video)

This release from Kasabian, the band hailing from Leicester, UK, is a track suffused with a dreamy, melancholic atmosphere.

It contrasts love and suffering, past and future, chaos and calm, and has the power to evoke a deep emotional resonance in listeners.

Included on the album Happenings and released digitally in May 2024, the song stands as a symbol of the band’s new musical explorations.

In the summer of 2024, Kasabian are set to perform at Suffolk’s Latitude Festival and stage a major hometown show at Victoria Park in Leicester, where they are expected to unveil new songs including this one.

It’s a moving track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night—one that will soothe many hearts.