New releases, gigs and things happening in and around the shop.

February's shaping up nicely. Here's a quick round-up of some records we're excited to hear, gigs worth leaving the house for, and what's happening in and around Crash this month.

Albums we're excited about:

Mandy, Indiana - Urgh!
It seems everyone is pretty buzzed for this one, a blistering statement from one of the UK's most uncompramising underground acts. The Manchester-based duo known or fusing noise, electronics and visceral performance into something fierecly physical. Much of the album was written in the outskirts of Leeds before taking it to studios in Berlin and Manchester, capturing its restless, confrontational energy across cities.
Urgh sharpens their intensity into something even more focussed and volitile, pushing heir sound further into raw, abressive territoy while retaining the tension that they're known for.
Release Date: 06/02/26

Mitski - Nothing's About to Happen to Me
Mitski is back with a new release that quietly commands attention from the moment it begins. As one of the most influential songwriters of the past decade, Mitski has a rare ability to make the smallest emotional shifts feel enormous, and this album is no exception. There’s a slow-burn tension running through it, full of anticipation and unease, turning stillness into something charged and absorbing. It’s the kind of song that reminds you why her work has left such a lasting mark.
Release Date: 27/02/26

Gorillaz - The Mountain
They’re back. Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D return with The Mountain, the ninth Gorillaz album, arriving with the confidence of a band that knows exactly who they are. Loose, sharp and effortlessly self-assured, The Mountain feels like Gorillaz in motion again; restless, curious and having fun with it. The record moves freely between moods and ideas, carrying that familiar sense of mischief and invention while still finding space to push forward. It’s a reminder that Gorillaz aren’t a nostalgia act... they’re still climbing.
Release Date: 27/02/26

Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx IV
A joyful, full-tilt reminder of how much heart and energy this project brings. While it might be their first release in 10 years, the spirit is as bold as ever: vivid horns, soaring melodies and songs that feel built to be shared loud. IV leans into the band’s love of classic mariachi while keeping their punk-rooted sense of fun front and centre, making it an easy entry point whether you’ve followed them for years or you’re discovering them for the first time. If you’re looking for something that feels alive, this is it.
Release Date: 13/02/26

Kim Gordon - Play Me
A sharp, stripped-back release that feels as fearless and forward-thinking as ever. Long known for rewriting the rules of what alternative music can sound and feel like, Gordon leans into tension and texture here, letting attitude and atmosphere do the heavy lifting. Play Me moves with a sense of control and curiosity, understated but unmistakably powerful, proving that Kim Gordon isn’t interested in legacy laps... she’s still pushing, still challenging, still setting the pace.
Release Date: 13/02/26

Gigs and shows we're looking forward to:

Big Special - Stylus - Wednesday 18th February
We love the Big Special at Crash, National Average coasted into the Crash Albums of the year list, we had the album spinning non-stop when it came out and Jed and Paul caught them over at Deer Shed 2025 just after their signing session and it popped off! Big energy, great vibes and just a belter of a show is install for all those who got tickets!

PVA - Headrow House - Thursday 19th February
If you love dancy, electronic tunes with a dark undertone then this will be the gig for you! There's been a lot of PVA spinning in the shop in January and if you're heading to Headrow House for the gig you'll be seeing some of the Crash team there too because we can't get enough of 'em.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Stylus - Saturday 28th February
The Aussie gang are back and swapping the hot Perth Summers for chilly February nights in Leeds... But you'll soon warm up at this one! They're always lively, fun with a lot of energy in the room to heat the place up and top off your February gigs!

In-store / out-store highlights:

Ist Ist are heading to Headrow House on Saturday 7th February to play an intimate album launch show for their new album Dagger!

Puma Blue are hitting up the shop on Sunday 8th February for an instore and signing session at 2pm, playing tracks from the new album Croak Dream!

The Dream Nails girls are popping instore for a session and signing on Tuesday 10th Febraury, for the 'You Wish' instore tour!

Everyone loves Ellur in Leeds, she's one to watch and this one is going to be a busy little session and signing for the Halifax based singer to bring the 'At Home In My Mind' live experience to the shop on Wednesday 11th February

It's a 'Strange Life' indeed but nothing strange about the Howling Bells instore on Saturday 14th February. Infact seems like the perfect pre valentines dinner date instore session if you ask us!

Who doesn't love a sweaty, packed punky instore session at Crash?! Well Bruise Control are going to bring that right here on Saturday 21st February!

We've mentioned already that we're excited for 'The Mountain' to hit the racks when it's out, but if you're wanting a preview before release date and a chance to grab some goodies and a chance to pre-order a white label copy of the album, you need to head to our listenting party on Monday 23rd February at 5pm

The Enemy are back and their playing a sold out out-store at the Brude on Friday 27th February. Seems like the perfect place for 'Social Disguise' to make a live debut for sure!