Category: Music

Content: It wouldn’t be a Yorkshire festival with a bit of rain. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Georgina Hurdsfield, Jacob Flannery, Sam Cor. For the vast majority of the year, Temple Newsam is a lovely place to wander around on a sunny day. For one magical weekend of the year, however, it is home to Live at…

Content: SON Estrella Galicia have announced their biggest London event to date, Soundhood Hackney. The two-day micro-festival will take place at Paper Dress Vintage on 13th June with Gia Ford (pictured), Plantoid and Sworn Virgins, and Two Palms on 14th June, with DITZ, Gallus and Cosmorat. SON Estrella Galicia has in the past 18 months…

Content: Chinese American Bear have released a new single, ‘Feelin’ Fuzzy (毛绒绒的感觉)’. The bilingual C-pop duo – married couple Bryce Barsten and Anne Tong, currently based in Seattle – have signed to Moshi Moshi, with this their first release for the label. Anne says of the song: “When I was writing the lyrics for this…

Content: Amyl & The Sniffers have announced a new tour for November. The news follows the Australian punk rock quartet’s recent return with new single ‘U Should Not Be Doing That’, their first new music in almost three years. Amy Taylor says of the track: “U should not be doing that makes me laugh, but…

Content: Magdalena Bay have released a new single, ‘Death & Romance’. The track is their first for Mom+Pop Music, and follows on from their recent ‘Mini Mix Vol. 3’, a seven-track collection that in turn follows the duo’s 2021 album ‘Mercurial World’. “Imagine rain pouring, streetlights glowing,” they say of the single. “You sit at…

Content: Aitch is going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Down’s Syndrome Association. Last year, Aitch took part in the World Down Syndrome Day Skydive, free falling, in tandem with his instructor, from 15,000 feet to raise awareness of the condition, with his donation page totalling over £50,000. Now, thanks to his sister…

Content: Mabel is working with The Grenfell Foundation to raise money for local youth. Working with SPAARKD, Mabel and a group of young survivors from the Grenfell Tower Fire have designed a t-shirt, royalties from which will be held by The Grenfell Foundation and spent within the community. Speaking about the project, Mabel says: “As…

Content: Abbie Ozard has released a new single, ‘miss american dream’. A collaboration with Pixey, it’s from her upcoming debut album, ‘everything still worries me’. The full-length will arrive on 25th July via House Anxiety, and has already been teased by recent single ‘anything for you’. Abbie says of the track: “I’ve always looked up…

Content: Gaffa Tape Sandy have released their new single, ‘Energy’. The track is the latest to be taken from the Brighton garage-punk trio’s forthcoming new album ‘Hold My Hand, God Damn It’, which is set for release on 31st May via Alcopop! Records. They say of the track: “‘Energy’ is about maturing, and realising the…

Content: Here’s to many more years of this much-needed musical celebration on the North East coast. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Storm Walker. Returning after a smashing debut in 2022, A Stone’s Throw Festival has made its long-awaited comeback to the North East Coast, turning Tynemouth into a vibrant music haven. The picturesque coastal town plays host…

Content: With a new single and a summer of touring ahead, Stockholm quartet GIRL SCOUT are ready to bare their souls and take on the world. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Girl Scout are living the dream – if the dream involves sitting in traffic,…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring features special guests aren’t-they-doing-well ‘viral’ sensations Good Neighbours. The duo have had a storming year so far, with breakthrough track ‘Home’ running up hundreds of millions of streams as they mark themselves out as one of the most exciting new bands ‘around’. Elsewhere on the…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring features special guests aren’t-they-doing-well ‘viral’ sensations Good Neighbours, when it broadcasts tonight (Monday 27th May). The duo have had a storming year so far, with breakthrough track ‘Home’ running up hundreds of millions of streams as they mark themselves out as one of the…

Content: Bambie Thug has announced a huge new headline tour. The dates follow their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, kicking off in Brighton on 30th August. Tickets go on general sale from 28th May at 10am. Speaking about the tour announcement, Bambie Thug says: “So excited to bring Ouija Pop to…

Content: STONE have dropped a new single, ‘Save Me’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album. ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’ is set for release on 12th July, and also features lead single ‘My Thoughts Go’. Frontman Fin Power says: “Save Me is a vulnerable track that lashes out in the face of…

Content: Bristol up-and-comers Saloon Dion have shared a brand new video. ‘Struck’ sees the band doing their very best vampire impressions, and is the very first taste of an upcoming as-yet-unannounced project. Vocalist Dave Sturgess says: “The big theme in this song is how you can address your mistakes and still move forward. The lyrics…

Content: FLO have shared a new single, ‘Caught Up’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘Walk Like This’, as well as last year’s ‘3 Of Us’ EP, which featured the title-track, ‘Control Freak’, ‘Change’, and bonus track ‘Suite Life (Familiar)’ Feat. Bellah. Speaking about the track, FLO comment: “It’s very simple, we are not going…

Content: Graphic Nature have announced a new album. ‘Who Are You When No One Is Watching?’ is set for release on 12th July via Rude Records, teased by early single ‘Something I’m Not’. “‘Something I’m Not’ is a track written after I’d had thoughts of seriously hurting someone,” reveals frontman, Harvey Freeman. “Just so someone…

Content: Charlie Puth has released a new single. ‘Hero’ is the first single from his upcoming fourth album, which follows on from his 2022 banger-packed full-length ‘CHARLIE’. Charlie also recently teamed up with Stray Kids for their single ‘Lose My Breath’, produced/wrote ‘Like That’ for BABYMONSTER and ‘Stay’ for The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber,…

Content: Label: Sony / RCAReleased: 24th May 2024 If their headline slot at Reading & Leeds 2022 was an overdue victory lap for a band who have constantly defied the odds, Bring Me The Horizon’s top-of-the-bill appearance at last year’s Download was proof the biggest metal band in Britain have absolutely no desire to slow down.…

Content: Label: Fueled By RamenReleased: 24th May 2024 Twenty One Pilots have always used their albums to create worlds. ‘Vessel’ was a scrappy, intimate record of bedroom daydreams, ‘Blurryface’ was a warped, trolley dash through playlist culture that wasn’t entirely comfortable with its surroundings, while ‘Trench’ was a cinematic wonderland, driven by ambition and a desire for…

Content: From delirious origin stories to boundless future possibilities, new EP ‘witchescrew’ is just the beginning for audacious sonic storytellers LIP FILLER. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Shea McChrystal. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY London has always been a place where bands thrive – it’s so big and full of…

Content: Bob Vylan have confirmed a new UK tour. The dates are in support of the duo’s new effort ‘Humble As The Sun’, which came out in April. “Humble As The Sun is an album meant to empower,” they explain. “Not just individually but collectively. People have been living with the album individually but it’s…

Content: Several new support acts have been announced for Mitski‘s day of All Points East. Joining the line-up are Men I Trust, Suki Waterhouse (pictured), Dan Whitlam, Lucius, Good Neighbours, Hana Vu, Molly Payton, Emily Jeffri, Sienna Spiro, and Jacob Alon. Mitski will top the bill on Sunday 18th August, with previously-announced support from Beabadoobee,…

Content: The Hives have released a new cover. It’s their own rendition of pop hit ‘Hooked On A Feeling’, which was previously covered by Swedish group Blue Swede in the 70s. Pelle Almqvist comments: “I think there’s a synergy effect of Swedish music having made it abroad, and you feel like it’s possible. We can’t make it…

Content: Hannah Grae has released two new songs, ‘New Temptation’ and ‘Aeroplane Jelly’. The drops come right on the heels of her first-ever headline show, with Hannah performing at The Grace in London earlier this week. The new songs have joined her latest mini-album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, which followed on from her recent tracks ‘Better…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY PHOEBE GREEN lets her true colours burn bright on the cathartic, self-affirming ‘Ask Me Now’. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sara Carpentieri. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Emerging from the kaleidoscopic haze of her critically acclaimed debut ‘Lucky Me’ [Dork, five stars…

Content: ‘True Colours’ – the opening track of BECKY HILL‘s upcoming album ‘Believe Me Now?’ – is a liberating treasure fuelled by vulnerability and self-belief. Teaming up with SELF-ESTEEM, it’s the latest taster of a soon to drop album that matches dance and pop to open up new horizons. Check out the latest cover story for…

Content: Boston Manor have announced their fifth album, ‘Sundiver’. The record is set for release on 6th September via SharpTone Records, teased by early single ‘HEAT ME UP’. Lead singer Henry Cox explains: “‘Heat Me Up’ ended up being the first track we finished on the album. We’d gone down to Welwyn Garden City where…

Content: Bat For Lashes has released a new single, ‘At Your Feet’. It’s a cut from her sixth studio album, ‘The Dream Of Delphi’. Set for release on 31st May, it’s named after Natasha Khan‘s daughter Delphi and marks her first under a new deal with label Mercury KX. “I improvised this song, all the…

Content: Mary In The Junkyard have released their debut EP. The collection follows the release of their debut single ‘Tuesday’ and follow-ups ‘Ghost’ and ‘marble arch’, with ‘This Old House’ set for release on 9th May. Clari Freeman-Taylor says: “‘this old house’ is all about the memories that exist in the walls and floors of…

Content: Clairo has announced her third album, ‘Charm’. The full-length is set for release on 12th July, and is teased with early teaser single ‘Sexy To Someone’. A press release explains: “Evoking balmy summer evenings and tête-à-têtes in plush conversation pits, Charm is a collection of warm, 70’s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic…

Content: Label: Chess Club RecordsReleased: 24th May 2024 Lip Filler are all about excitement. Deeply rooted in their gen-z sound, they’re following up their widely acclaimed debut EP with new five-song offering ‘witchescrew’ twisting and turning in ways that prove you never quite know what’s coming next from the alt-rock quintet. This second EP is a…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have released a new single and video, ‘The Craving (Single Version)’. A cut from their upcoming new album, the band debuted the track live at their sold-out London underplay at the Electric Ballroom earlier this month.  New full-length ‘Clancy’ will be released on 24th May (formerly 17th May) via Fueled By…

Content: Jaws The Shark has released a new single, ‘Lately’. It’s the latest cut from his upcoming debut album, ‘Wasteland!’. The 11-track record – due 19th July – sees main man Olly Bailey joined by bassist Brendan O’Boyle, and Dinosaur Pile-Up’s Michael Sheils on drums. Olly says of the track: “I wrote Lately about giving up a…

Content: Leigh-Anne has announced her debut EP. The news follows on from her debut track ‘Don’t Say Love’, and the more recent ‘My Love’, ‘Stealin’ Love’ and ‘Forbidden Fruit’, with ‘No Hard Feelings’ due on 31st May. Of the upcoming collection, she explained recently: “I’ve been writing & recording so much working on my album but…

Content: Normani has released a new video. The clip is a trailer for the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June. A press release explains: “The teaser opens with Normani picking up a phone and seductively saying, “Hello hotline 1:59? Here to satisfy your deepest, darkest, wildest desires. No rules, no…

Content: Former Dork cover star Lava La Rue has released a new single, ‘LOVEBITES’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album, ‘STARFACE’. The full-length has already been teased by the London artist’s recent singles ‘Push N Shuv’ and ‘Humanity’, with the full record following on 19th July. “Lovebites is about being a lover’s…

Content: Been Stellar have released a new single, ‘Pumpkin’. It’s the latest track to be released from their debut album, ‘Scream From New York, NY’. Set to arrive on 14th June via Dirty Hit, the full-length has already been teased with singles ‘Passing Judgment’, ‘All In One’ and ‘Sweet’. “This song is somewhat of a…

Content: Alfie Templeman has released a new single, ‘Beckham’. It’s the latest track from the London-based artist’s second album; he will release the follow-up to his debut ‘Mellow Moon’, ‘Radiosoul’, on 7th June via Chess Club Records. “The chorus of this song is the list of places I was looking to move houses to in…

Content: Jack Garratt is going to release a new live album. ‘Jack Garratt At PizzaExpress Live In London’ was recorded at PizzaExpress Live Holborn, and will be released through PizzaExpress’ record label, PX Records, on 5th July. He will also launch the album with a small show at PizzaExpress Live Holborn on 25th June. He…

Content: CHINCHILLA has released a new live video for her latest single, ‘1:5’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Flytrap’, due to be released 7th June, which also features previously released tracks ‘Cut You Off’, ‘MF Diamond’, and ‘Little Girl Gone’. Commenting on the single, CHINCHILLA says: “’1:5’ is probably the most personal and…

Content: Katy J Pearson has announced her new album. Her third full-length, ‘Someday, Now’ will be released on 20th September, teased by new single ‘Those Goodbyes’. She says of the track: “It’s funny, I used to feel like I had to go high for people to hear the vulnerability, but actually, singing in your natural…

Content: Pale Waves are kicking off a brand new era, and they’re firing the starting gun with a super-up-close-and-personal headline show at Dork’s Night Out this Friday (24th May). Returning to London’s iconic 100 Club we’re finally able to tell you the worst kept secret on Planet Pop – our mysterious headliners ‘Perfume’ were indeed…

Content: With their sights set high, the Melbourne-based quintet are embarking on their first UK tour, armed with a new single and an eclectic upcoming EP. With an appearance at Live At Leeds: In The Park to come this weekend, catch up with our latest DORK x LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK festival guide…

Content: LCD Soundsystem have confirmed more support acts for their day of All Points East. The band will top the bill on Friday 23rd August, with further sets coming from Joy (Anonymous), The Kills, Newdad, Joe Goddard (Live), Mspaint, Monobloc, Dove Ellis and Nick Ward. They join previously-announced supports Jai Paul, Pixies, Floating Points, Jockstrap, Nation of…

Content: Omar Apollo has announced his second album, ‘God Said No’. The full-length will be released on 28th June via Warner Records. The news follows on from both his recent EP and his debut album ‘IVORY’, as well as early album teaser single ‘SPITE’. A press release explains that the 14-track record is “a survey…

Content: HONNE have released a new single, ‘Songs In My Head’. The London art-pop duo – Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher – recently kicked off a new era as an independent act releasing via AWAL with their single ‘Imaginary’. “It’s all about writing songs in your sleep… and the strangest thing about this song is…

Content: Hard-Fi have released a new single. ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’, out now on Ignition Records, is from an upcoming EP, and marks their first new material in ten years. The band returned to the stage in October 2022, selling out the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, following an appearance at Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival. They also…

Content: Neighbourhood Festival has confirmed the first acts for this year’s event. Leading the bill are Pale Waves, along with Picture Parlour, Good Neighbours, Soft Launch, Antony Szmierek, The Mysterines, Feet, Pixey and Overpass. There’s also ADMT, Corella, Louis Dunford, Red Rum Club, Seb Lowe, Bradley Simpson, Chappaqua Wrestling, Brogeal and loads more. The multi-venue…

Content: Declan McKenna has announced a new headline tour. The dates are in support of the Dork cover star’s third album ‘What Happened To The Beach’, which arrived last year. They take place in amongst his summer festival run, which includes stops at Glastonbury, BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Boardmasters, Truck and more. The new…

Content: With a bunch of buzzy contributors from Paramore to girl in red to Blondshell, brand new compilation ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense’ is a celebration of one of the best and most influential albums of all time. Words: Jake Hawkes. Few bands are as influential as Talking Heads.…

Content: Empire Of The Sun have announced their fourth album, ‘Ask That God’. Set for release on 26th July, it marks the duo’s – Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore – follow-up to 2016’s ‘Two Vines’. “It has been a journey unlike any other that Empire Of The Sun has undertaken. We always ‘go there’ when…

Content: renforshort is has released a new single, ‘buried alive‘. It follows on from the Canadian alt-popster’s 2022 debut album ‘dear Amelia’, and features her recent singles ‘buried alive’ and ‘hurt like it should’. Of the EP, the artwork for which was created in charcoal, she adds: “The younger you are, things feel a lot heavier.…

Content: Label: Mercury Records / Island Records UKReleased: 17th May 2024 In the years since his sudden departure from One Direction, Zayn Malik has embarked on a musical odyssey that’s taken him from the dizzying heights of pop superstardom to the quiet solitude of rural Pennsylvania. Now, with his fourth solo album, ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, he’s crafted…

Content: Label: Darkroom / Interscope RecordsReleased: 17th May 2024 In a world where trends come and go with dizzying speed, and everything must exist in service to The Lore, Billie Eilish stands tall as a beacon of authenticity and unparalleled artistry. With her third studio album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’, the 22-year-old phenomenon proves once…

Content: Wunderhorse have confirmed their biggest UK and Europe tour to date. The news follows on from the announcement of a brand new album. Their second full-length following on from 2022 debut ‘Cub’, ‘Midas’ is set for release on 30th August via Communion and is teased by new single ‘July’. Jacob Slater explains: “When we…

Content: flowerovlove has released a new single, ‘BOYS’. Her first new music of 2024, it follows ‘a girl like me’ from November last year and arrives ahead of summer festivals including Glastonbury, Sound City, Camp Bestival, Live at Leeds: In the Park, Tramlines Festival and Kendal Calling. She explains: “BOYS is about being so deeply…

Content: ZAYN has released a new video for ‘Stardust’. It’s a cut from his new album ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, which is also out today (Friday, 17th May) and will see him hold his first-ever solo live event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire tonight. ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, co-produced by ZAYN and the nine-time GRAMMY…

Content: Girls Aloud are celebrating the start of their headline tour with a surprise new release, ‘The Whole Damn Show Megamix’. Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine and Nicola have reunited for a massive arena tour this May and June across the UK & Ireland, kicking off tonight (Friday, 17th May) at 3Arena in Dublin. ‘The Whole Damn…

Content: CHINCHILLA has released a new single, ‘1:5’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Flytrap’, due to be released 7th June, which also features previously released tracks ‘Cut You Off’, ‘MF Diamond’, and ‘Little Girl Gone’. Commenting on the single, CHINCHILLA says: “’1:5’ is probably the most personal and vulnerable thing I’ve ever put…

Content: London Grammar have released a new track, ‘Kind Of Man’. Out now on Ministry of Sound, it’s the second to be taken from the band’s fourth studio album ‘The Greatest Love’, set for release in September. Speaking about the new song, Hannah Reid says: “Kind of Man is about watching somebody descend into the…

Content: Billie Eilish has released her third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The full-length – co-written and produced by her brother, FINNEAS – is out today (Friday 17th May) via Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records. Billie announced the news on Instagram earlier this year: “‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ MY THIRD ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMMM COMES OUT MAY 17THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH…

Content: Label: Run For CoverReleased: 17th May 2024 There comes a point where Revolution Summer worship just won’t cut it anymore. Or where world-weary resignation snuffs out any lingering youth crew exuberance. It’s a tale as old as time for hardcore bands, many of which burn bright and burn out faster. After all, there are only…

Content: Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 10th May 2024 Sometimes, a band just catches the zeitgeist. They’re able to speak in the voice of the masses, combine it with music that steals your attention, and subsequently rocket into the realm of ‘next big thing’ territory. Black Country punk poets BIG SPECIAL have done just that on debut album…

Content: Label: CapitolReleased: 10th May 2024 When Kings of Leon took to the Pyramid Stage to headline Glastonbury in 2008, their highest charting single to date hadn’t even troubled the top ten. Fast forward just a few months and smash hits ‘Use Somebody’ and ‘Sex on Fire’ had forever changed their trajectory, marking a point of…

Content: Label: Frenchkiss/The OrchardReleased: 10th May 2024 An unexpectedly triumphant return from semi-dormancy is almost par for the course for a band that has lived by its own rules, but if there’s one act that enjoys confounding expectations, it’s New York punks Les Savy Fav. In many ways, ‘OUI, LSF’ is a further twist in the…

Content: Label: New AliasReleased: 10th May 2024 In a career full of dizzying innovation and a relentless desire to constantly move forward, A. G. Cook’s third solo record ‘Britpop’ might just be the visionary producer’s grandest and most ambitious statement yet.  With a firmly established legacy of future pop experimentation with his PC Music label, A.…

Content: Los Campesinos! have announced a new album, their first since 2017’s ‘Sick Scenes’. They will share their seventh record ‘All Hell’ on 19th July via their own Heart Swells record label, with first single ‘Feast of Tongues’ out now. The group explain it’s a record about: “drinking for fun and drinking for misery //…

Content: It’s not just the seagulls that are bigger in Brighton. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Alex Amorós. Quick question: who likes great bands, great pubs, and great Spanish beer? We thought so – well, SON Estrella Galicia’s second micro-festival at Brighton’s iconic Prince Albert served up all three. With a stacked lineup headed by Swim Deep,…

Content: There’s a whole lot of ambition, with Olivia attacking the stage like it’s Wembley Stadium. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Olivia Rodrigo starts the first of four sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena with a big, defiant smirk before launching into the playfully rebellious ‘bad idea right?’. The track is a celebration of heart…

Content: Kehlani has officially unveiled plans for their forthcoming album titled ‘Crash,’ set for release on 21st June via Atlantic Records. The news was announced as Kehlani shared the cover art and release details on social media. The cover features the R&B singer-songwriter perched atop a wrecked car surrounded by shattered glass. Although the full…

Content: Samia has released a cover of the Twin Peaks track ‘Making Breakfast’, originally from their 2014 album ‘Wild Onion’. The new version is part of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Grand Jury label – which debuted with the release of ‘Wild Onion’. In a recent statement, Samia expressed her admiration for…

Content: Malice K – the New York-based project from visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuhhas – has announced his debut album, ‘AVANTI’. The full-length will arrive on 23rd August via Jagjaguwar, with the news arriving to coincide with a short stint in the UK that saw him perform at London’s Sebright Arms yesterday (15th May).…

Content: Iceland Airwaves has announced 22 new acts for its 2024 line-up, marking the festival’s landmark 25th anniversary. Among the new additions are the likes of Overmono, The Vaccines, LYNKS, English Teacher (pictured), Personal Trainer, MRCY, Lambrini Girls, Alice Longyu Gao, and cumgirl8. The festival, known for its eclectic mix and a strong focus on…

Content: From the Black Country to the world stage, BIG SPECIAL’s debut album ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’ is a raw and honest reflection of the band’s journey and the universality of working-class struggles. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Derek Bremner. Black Country punk poets BIG SPECIAL are a bit of an anomaly in today’s music business. Separately and together, the…

Content: Vancouver collective Crack Cloud have announced a new album. The follow-up to second album ‘Tough Baby’ and debut ‘Pain Olympics’, ‘Red Mile’ will be released on 26th July, followed by a London headline show at KOKO on 25th September. They’ve also shared new single ‘Blue Kite’. Zach Choy explains: “Blue Kite was written with…

Content: Kate Nash has released a new single, ‘My Bile’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming new album, ‘9 Sad Symphonies’. The full-length – which follows on from 2018’s ‘Yesterday Was Forever’ – is set for release on 21st June via Kill Rock Stars. Kate explains: “My Bile is about being at your wits’ end…

Content: Tommy Lefroy are back with a new single, ‘Garden’. The track follows on from the duo’s – Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis – recent support tour with (former Dork cover star) Niall Horan, as well as last year’s ‘Rivals’ EP. “Inspired by a series of misunderstandings with men in the room (and one ill-fated…

Content: As The Great Escape takes over Brighton once again, one of the annual highlights is the return of Canada House. An essential showcase, it shines a spotlight on the best and brightest emerging talents from Canada’s vibrant independent music scene. Taking over the iconic Green Door Store from May 16th-18th, Canada House will present…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Knocked Loose’s just-dropped third full-length is a testament to their growth and dedication, and it’s already shaping up to be one of 2024’s most essential albums. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Brock Fetch, Jared Leibowitz. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY In the heart of Oregon, amidst a…

Content: Inhaler have unveiled plans for a comprehensive North American tour slated for autumn 2024. The band will kick off the run on October 11 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, covering key cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, culminating in Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre on November 10. The band shared their…

Content: Building off their wildly successful March event featuring Panic Shack and Plantoid, Brighton is set to come alive once again this Wednesday, May 15th with the latest SON Estrella Galicia event at The Prince Albert. Since 2009, the family-owned independent beer brand has been curating unique events that unite live music with immersive beer…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY On their transportive second album, ‘The Warping’, Walt Disco fearlessly push the boundaries of genre into thrilling new realms. The Glaswegian art-pop alchemists reveal the strange magic behind their most ambitious and immersive work yet. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Izzy Leach.…

Content: Cork’s genre-defying CARDINALS channel their city’s idiosyncrasies into a dizzying artistic revolution on their brilliant debut EP. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Ali Quinlan. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY “We love getting away in the summer to work our part-time jobs in the country club. Not a lot of…

Content: Dork’s Day Out is back!-Back!!-BACK!!! this August, for our annual summer blow out. Following on from previous years featuring Thomas Headon, Courting, Swim School, STONE, Coach Party, Pip Blom, Feet, Honeyglaze, Talk Show and more – we’re throwing a big old party at London’s Signature Brew Blackhorse Road. We’re not telling you the line-up…

Content: The Last Dinner Party have announced a new European tour set to kick off later this year. The 13-date trek will begin on 28th October in Paris and will include stops in various cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Munich, Berlin, and more. The tour will conclude on 16th November in Luxembourg. The…

Content: Gracie Abrams has revealed the track list for her upcoming album ‘The Secret Of Us’, which includes a feature from Taylor Swift. The album, due for release on 21st June, will be the former Dork cover star’s second effort, following 2023’s ‘Good Riddance’. Last night (13th May), Abrams took to social media to share…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring comes to you live (well, recorded live) and direct (well, after a few days of editing) from last week’s bumper edition of Dork’s Night Out. Taking place at London’s iconic 100 Club last Wednesday (8th May), we’re chatting to our future superstar headliner and…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring comes to you live (well, recorded live) and direct (well, after a few days of editing) from last week’s bumper edition of Dork’s Night Out. Taking place at London’s iconic 100 Club last Wednesday (8th May), we’re chatting to our future superstar headliner and…

Content: Ella Eyre has unveiled her latest single, ‘Ain’t No Love That Blind’, marking her second offering as an independent artist. This new track follows her previous release, ‘Head In The Ground’, and continues to showcase her journey post-major label. Produced by Detonate and supported by a host of live musicians, ‘Ain’t No Love That…

Content: aespa have released a new single titled ‘Supernova’, the latest track from their upcoming debut studio album ‘Armageddon’. The K-pop sensations and former Dork cover stars have previously dropped four mini albums; debut ‘Savage’ in 2021, 2022’s ‘Girls’ and both ‘Drama’ and ‘My World’ in 2023. ‘Armageddon’ is set to be released on 27th…

Content: Gus Dapperton has unveiled his version of Cher’s iconic 1998 hit ‘Believe’, reinterpreting the track as the lead single for his upcoming EP ‘Tunes For Late Spring’, scheduled for release on 7th June. The EP follows a series of singles including ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’, a reinterpretation of Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 classic.…

Content: Tems has unveiled plans for a global tour, set to begin in London at the Eventim Apollo on 12th June. The announcement coincides with details about her much-anticipated debut album ‘Born In The Wild’, which is scheduled for release on 7th June via Since ‘93/RCA Records. Tickets for the ‘Born In The World 2024’…

Content: As breakout smash ‘End Of Beginning’ achieves the sort of belated success that has us wondering if any other songs are currently available on TikTok, DJO is becoming far from a mere side project for Joe Keery. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Zachary Gray, Guido Gazzilli.. Djo’s nostalgia-fuelled ‘End Of Beginning’ is fast becoming the biggest…

Content: Donald Glover has unveiled his latest Childish Gambino album, ‘Atavista’. The full-length is now available for streaming and includes reworked tracks from his 2020 album ‘3.15.20’, along with a new song titled ‘Little Foot Big Foot’. ‘Atavista’ is described as a “finished” version of previous record ‘3.15.20’, and follows Glover’s announcement earlier this year…

Content: When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and songs you played on repeat when you first discovered you could make them yours.  This isn’t about guilty pleasures; it’s about those songs you’ll still…

Content: You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Will Harrison (vocals/guitar/keys) from Home Counties. 7:30AM → Wake up and disgruntledly wait in line for my five other housemates to get out of…

Content: Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Nell Mescal is very, very, very into Nando’s Perinaise. What did you last dream about?I had a…

Content: Jimmy Eat World are set to tour the UK and Europe in November 2024, including their largest London show to date at Alexandra Palace. The band have revealed plans for a seven-show headline run, kicking off at Columbiahalle in Berlin on the 7th November and including performances at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse,…

Content: SNAYX have released two new live videos, recorded at Salvation Studios in Brighton. The clips for ‘Sink or Swim’ and ‘Concrete’ come amidst a busy period for the band, as they gear up for a summer filled with appearances at major festivals across the UK and Europe, where they’ll also be supporting Billy Talent…

Content: The Driver Era are heading to Europe with their ‘X GIRLFRIEND Tour’. The 24-city jaunt will kick off on 14th September at Lisboa ao Vivo in Lisbon, Portugal, before culminating on 27th October at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. Fans can secure their tickets through an artist pre-sale beginning 15th May, with the general…

Content: Tonight at Dork’s Night Out at the legendary 100 Club is yet another wall-of-fame moment. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. With queues forming down the street full of early birds determined to get that spot right at the front, if you need proof that Nell Mescal is entering her pop superstar era, here it…

Content: Dot To Dot Festival has confirmed a huge number of local acts for this year’s event. The lengthy list includes Bristol sets from the likes of Knives, Hamburger, Make Friends, MOULD (pictured) and My First Time, while Nottingham will host Alfie Sharp, Otala, Tonia, Wizards Can’t Be Lawyers and loads more. They join a…

Content: From breezy guitar licks to life-affirming hooks, KAWALA‘s effortless summer aesthetic is back and bigger than ever. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY If you need a reminder that good things come to those who wait, look no further than…

Content: Towa Bird has announced her debut album, ‘American Hero’. The full-length is set for release on 28th June via Interscope Records, and is teased by the Hong Kong-born singer/songwriter/guitarist’s new single ‘Sorry Sorry’. “The title of American Hero is entirely ironic — I’m not American, and in my view I’m not heroic either,” says…

Content: Mighty Hoopla has announced added a new name to its 2024 line-up: JoJo Siwa. The event – which takes place on 1st-2nd June at Brockwell Park in London – will feature headline sets from Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware. Also on the bill, are Kim Petras, Rita Ora, Rachel Stevens, Cat Burns. Louise, Alison…

Content: Cassyette has released a new single, ‘Over It’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced debut album. The full-length is called ‘This World Fucking Sucks’, and it will be released on 23rd August via 23 Recordings. She’s already shared lead singles ‘When She Told Me’, ‘Why Am I Like This?’ and ‘Ipecac’, in addition to…

Content: Remi Wolf has released two new singles. ‘Toro’ and ‘Alone In Miami’ follow on from recent single ‘Cinderella’, with all three taken from her upcoming second album. The follow-up to 2021’s ‘Juno’, the former Dork cover star will release ‘Big Ideas’ on 12th July, following her UK support tour with Olivia Rodrigo. She explains:…

Content: Cat Burns has released a new video for ‘end game’. It follows up on previous hits ‘alone’, ‘live more & love more’, ‘people pleaser’ and ‘go’, plus her recent ArrDee collab ‘Home For My Heart’, and is taken from her debut album, ‘early twenties’, set to arrive on 12th July. Cat says, “early twenties…

Content: Newcomers Welly have released a new single, ‘Soak Up The Culture’. The drop follows on from their debut ‘Shopping’, a track that offers up a wry side-eye to consumerism and has a video that sees the five-piece having a blast in a local shopping centre. “There’s been a gap in the market for a…

Content: FEET have shared a new video for ‘Sit Down’, the third offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’. Following on from ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Why Would I Lie’, lead singer George Haverson explains the tongue-in-cheek message. “The triumphant parking of your derrière is an active form of protest against our capitalist overlords.…

Content: Låpsley has released her new EP, ‘A Guilty Heart Can Never Rest’. The five-track effort focuses a lot on a toxic relationship, and features her recent track ‘4AM Ascension Day’, as well as double-single, ‘Angeles’ / ‘Build A Man’. Of ‘Angeles’, she says: “It’s filled with strange memories, and I’ve always struggled with the…

Content: Stand Atlantic have released a new single from their upcoming album. ‘LOVE U ANYWAY’ is the latest cut from ‘WAS HERE’. The full-length is set for release on 23rd August via Hopeless Records, and has already been teased by early single ‘GIRL$ (Feat. PVRIS and Bruses)’. Bonnie Fraser says of the track: “love u…

Content: Steve Albini, the revered engineer and frontman of Shellac, has passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed by staff at his studio, Electric Audio, to Pitchfork. Albini was integral to the sound of numerous influential rock albums, such as Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’, The Breeders’ ‘Pod’,…

Content: Irish five-piece Gurriers have announced their debut album, ‘Come and See’. The full-length – described by the group as “a noisy, guitar driven odyssey of our disillusionment with the modern world” – is set for release on 13th September, and was recorded in Leeds at The Nave Studios with Alex Greaves. The album will…

Content: Leeds quintet Eades are back with a new EP. The band are following up their debut album ‘Delusion Spree’ with ‘Fight Or Flight’, teased by early single ‘Liquid Gold’ and due on 14th August via their own label Bam Bam Records. Tom O’Reilly says of the track: “Ahhh lockdown 1… such a trepidatious cocktail…

Content: Bristol up-and-comers Saloon Dion have shared a brand new single. ‘Struck’ is the very first taste of an upcoming as-yet-unannounced project, and marks their first new music since debut EP ‘Muckers’. Vocalist Dave Sturgess says: “The big theme in this song is how you can address your mistakes and still move forward. The lyrics…

Following the release of her new album ‘Boundaries’, Sinéad Harnett announces her 2024 UK Headline tour set to take place in October. The London-born singer began her journey into the music scene through university talent shows where her unique and soulful voice was quickly recognised as something special. This was the start of the dazzling journey that Harnett…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Art punk faves Les Savy Fav return with their triumphant album ‘OUI, LSF’ after a 14-year hiatus, as frontman Tim Harrington reflects on the band’s journey through chaos, creativity, and sincerity. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Rob Mair. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY By his own admission, Tim Harrington…

Content: Mould have dropped a new single, ‘Cables’. The track follows a summer of live shows for the rowdy Bristol newcomers and a December tour, with sets at Dot To Dot, 2000trees, Live At Leeds and more coming up. They’ve also not long shared their debut single ‘Birdsong’. “‘Cables’ was written after moving from Bristol…

Content: O. have released a new single, ‘Micro’. It’s a cut from their debut album ‘WeirdOs’, which the duo – baritone saxophonist Joseph Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – will release on 21st June via Speedy Wunderground. “WeirdOs is a dark, heavy album based around our love of riffy basslines, blast beats, dub, noise, and…

Content: The WAEVE, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have announced a new UK show. They’ll perform at London’s Village Underground on 29th October, with tickets going on sale from Thursday 9th May at 10am.  The pair also recently shared new single ‘City Lights’, which followed on from their self-titled debut…

Content: FLOHIO is back with a new single. ‘Make It Bang’ – produced by Karma Kid – is her first release since the arrival of debut album ‘Out of Heart’ in 2022. She comments: “Always admired Karma Kid’s sonic versatility. I recorded my first songs just up the road from Brixton over a decade ago…

Content: Fontaines D.C. are set to embark on a comprehensive North American tour in 2024. The Dublin-based band will kick off the North American leg of their ‘ROMANCE’ tour on September 20th in Seattle, WA. The run will see the group performing across various major cities in North America including Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles,…

Content: Catfish & The Bottlemen have announced new shows in Ireland and North America, including a significant show at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin on August 31. The concert marks the band’s first performance in Ireland since 2019 and follows the announcement of their biggest-ever show at Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The Van McCann-fronted band recently dropped…

Content: SXSW is set to launch a new European edition in London in June 2025. SXSW London will capitalize on the city’s vibrant cultural scene and technological innovation, taking place over a week in June across various venues in Shoreditch, East London. A press release states that “in addition to inspiring and challenging keynotes, music…

Content: Hinds have announced their new album, ‘Viva Hinds’. The news follows their recent single and video, ‘Coffee’, and arrives alongside ‘Boom Boom Back’ featuring Beck. The band’s first release as the original duo of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote since 2014 debut single ‘Bamboo’, the album is due 6th September via their new record…

Content: South London singer/songwriter Lola Young has released a new single, ‘Fuck’. The track follows the release of her single, ‘Wish You Were Dead’. Her recent project ‘My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely’ was released last year, too. A press release explains: “Unafraid to be overtly sexual, ‘Fuck’ harnesses Lola’s bold and alluring attitude…

Content: Bellah Mae has released her new single ‘Hell & Never Back’. Written alongside long-term collaborator Alex O’Shaughnessy and Nashville native Brett Truitt, it’s the latest instalment from her forthcoming ‘Never Waste A Heartbreak’ EP, out 7th June. “The day I wrote this song I almost didn’t go to the studio and literally cried in…

Content: METTE has released her brand new single, ‘BET’. The track follows on from the release of her debut EP ‘METTENARRATIVE’ which featured singles ‘VAN GOGH’, ‘FOR THE PEOPLE’, and ‘MAMA’S EYES’. She says of the track: “‘BET’ was born during a time when I felt invisible, and I was experiencing unrequited romantic love in…

Content: Tom Misch has dropped a new single, ‘Insecure’. The track marks the first release under his own name since 2021’s ‘Quarantine Sessions’ album, and has been four years in the making. A press release explains: “Co-written with Jimmy Napes, ‘Insecure’ serves as a compelling testament to Misch’s artistic evolution, effortlessly weaving together his signature…

Content: 2000trees Festival has announced this year’s silent disco. Booker Mitch Bell explains: “We’re excited to be the first festival to have a stage dedicated solely to live acts performing via the silent disco every single night. “There’s no better setting for it than our Forest Stage with some of the most exciting artists in…

Content: MJ Lenderman has announced his first European and UK headline tour. The Asheville, North Carolina musician’s new tour kicks off in Berlin on 11th November, and includes UK shows in London, Manchester and Leeds. The shows follow the release of his live album, ‘And the Wind (Live and Loose!)’, which came out last year…

Content: blur have announced a new feature-length documentary film. The band – who dropped their album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ last year – will release blur: To The End in cinemas from 19th July. Visit blur.co.uk/totheend for tickets and more information. Director Toby L comments: “To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation…

Content: Brighton’s most unpredictable band returns with ‘I Wanna Live With You’, a genre-bending love song that delves into the neurotic and desperate aspects of relationships. As OPUS KINK seize the means of production and wave their own flag, check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Will Reid. FOLLOW HYPE ON…

Content: Twenty One Pilots are set to offer fans a unique pre-release experience with global listening parties for their upcoming album ‘Clancy’. The events will be held from May 18th to May 23rd in over 200 independent record stores and various venues worldwide. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the album in full, a…

Content: Lana Del Rey is set to perform her first-ever US stadium headline show in Boston next month. The concert is scheduled for June 20th at Fenway Park, a venue with a seating capacity of 37,755. It follows her recent headline act at Coachella 2024 and a series of sold-out shows at various amphitheaters across…

Content: Billie Eilish is set to host two album listening parties for her upcoming third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The events, which are free, are scheduled for May 15th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, and May 16th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, ahead of the album’s release…

Content: Camila Cabello has unveiled plans for her fourth solo studio album titled ‘C, XOXO,’ set for release on June 28th. The announcement follows the release of her single ‘I Luv It’ in March. At the time, Cabello shared her thoughts on the track, explaining, “Certain things in our human realm do make me feel…

Content: Suki Waterhouse has announced a new headline North American run, ‘The Sparklemuffin Tour’, which is set to start later this year. The tour, supporting her yet-to-be formally announced upcoming album, will start on September 28th in Denver at the Mission Ballroom, covering cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto. It will…

Content: Label: WarnerReleased: 3rd May 2024 Rarely do British pop girls go global. While the Jess Glynnes and Anne Maries of the mid-2010s have found sustainable success on the UK arena circuit and the Capital FM A-List, seeing Dua Lipa fly beyond the borders of the island with 2020’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ was quite the anomaly. Her…

Content: Label: LAB RecordsReleased: 3rd May 2024 In an age where the sheer breadth of buzzy new bands is at an all-time high, standing out from the pack can be a tricky one. When Home Counties first splashed into view with sharp-punk licks and scorching spoken-word hooks it saw them competing for the spotlight with a…

Content: Label: Ghostly InternationalReleased: 3rd May 2024 Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo. All Los Angeles alt-pop icons who represent an endless well of talent in the West Coast metropolis. Hana Vu is yet another export from the Golden State, back with her second full-length album ‘Romanticism’. Three years since dark and expansive debut ‘Public Storage’,…

Content: Label: Captured TracksReleased: 3rd May 2024 A mere year after the release of ‘Everything Harmony’, the melodic wizardry of New York-hailing sibling duo The Lemon Twigs has struck again. This time, poking exquisite sunshine through the clouds of doubt and melancholy cast by their previous album.  ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ makes you feel…

Content: Label: Parlophone / Atlas ArtistsReleased: 3rd May 2024 “Erm, I think we should record that,” says Rachel Chinouriri on the opening track of her debut album, ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’. By the end of the track, you’ll be glad she did, and the same can be said for the rest of the album,…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY ‘Pathetic Apathetic’ sees INDOOR PETS return embracing a heavier sound, grappling with the realities of life as a small artist while finding joy and purpose in the music they create together. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Indoor Pets never felt like a…

Content: Royel Otis have shared a couple of new songs, ‘Claw Foot’ and ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’. They’re bonus song from the Sydney indie duo’s Dan Carey-produced debut album ‘PRATTS & PAIN’, which arrived back in February and features the singles ‘Velvet’, ‘Adored’, ‘Fried Rice’ and ‘Heading For The Door’. Check them out below, and…

Content: Nell Mescal has released a new video for ‘Electric Picnic’. It’s a track from the recent Dork cover star and Hype List 2024 inductee’s debut EP ‘Can I Miss It For A Minute?’, out today (3rd May) via LAB Records. Nell and her band will also perform at Dork’s Night Out at London’s 100…

Content: 86TVs – the new project from The Maccabees’ Hugo and Felix White – have announced their self-titled debut album. The full-length follows on from their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’, and is set for release on 2nd August. They’ve also shared new single ‘Tambourine’. Will says: “‘Tambourine’ was the…

Content: Few labels have demonstrated a knack for discovering and nurturing new talent quite like Nice Swan Records. Founded in 2016 by the discerning duo of Pete Heywoode and Alex Edwards, the label has quickly established itself as a tastemaker, consistently championing artists who go on to make waves in their immediate scenes and beyond.…

Content: Sunday (1994)’s self-titled debut EP is a testament to the band’s unique sound, their commitment to authenticity, and their ability to find beauty in the imperfections and nuances of the human experience. Arriving as a fully formed package, they’re a decade-long dream turned into a whirlwind of exciting potential. This really could be your…

Content: Soft Play have announced their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Punk’s Dead’ and ‘Mirror Muscles’, and well as new teaser ‘Act Violently’. Laurie Vincent says: “We’re not gonna be the band that leads your protest march really eloquently,…

Content: Yard Act have dropped a new session video. The clip features live recordings of ‘Dream Job’ and ‘A Vineyard For The North’, with the full six-track session going live on 16th May via the band’s YouTube page. Speaking about the set build, the band comment: “Washed up on a tropical island by mistake. It…

Content: Washed Out has announced his fifth album, ‘Notes From a Quiet Life. The full-length will arrive on 28th June via Sub Pop, teased by new single ‘The Hardest Part’, the video for which was a collaboration with director Paul Trillo using OpenAI’s Sora. Ernest Greene says of the song and video: “‘The Hardest Part’…

Content: The Wytches have announced a new covers EP, ‘Replica’. Set for release on 5th July via Alcopop! Records, it features the Brighton-based band’s takes on tracks by Pentagram, Porter Wagoner, Chet Baker and John Cale. “Over the last couple years we’ve recorded more demos than we ever used to,” explains Kristian Bell (vocals/guitar). “I…

Content: The Waeve, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have shared a new single. ‘City Lights’ follows on from their self-titled debut studio album, released last year, and arrives ahead of their spring tour dates. Speaking about the new song, Graham and Rose comment: “The city lights bestow a unique magic on everyone – the…

Content: Sprints have extended their winter tour and released new music. The dates – their biggest yet – are in support of their just-released debut album ‘Letter To Self’. They’ve also shared two new tracks, ‘Drones’ and ‘Help Me, I’m Spiralling’. Of the new release, the band say: “We’re happy to share the remnants of…

Content: Swim Deep have released a new single, ‘Very Heaven‘. It follows on from recent drops of ‘First Song’ and ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died In Vegas?’, arriving ahead of their new album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside…’, set for release on 7th June. Frontman Austin says: “During one windy night in West Kirby,…

Content: With a musical palette that spans decades and defies categorisation, London-based artist AZIYA is poised to make a lasting impact, starting with her highly anticipated performance at Dot To Dot Festival 2024. Dive in with our latest DORK x DOT TO DOT festival guide cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK X DOT TO…

Content: Olivia Rodrigo’s scheduled performances at the newly opened Co-Op Live arena in Manchester on 3rd and 4th May have been postponed due to an ongoing “venue-related technical issue.” The announcement comes amidst a string of operational challenges faced by the 23,500-capacity arena since its opening was first announced. “Due to an on-going venue-related technical…

Content: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s scheduled performance at the newly opened Co-Op Live arena in Manchester was abruptly cancelled earlier tonight (1st May) due to a “venue-related technical issue.” The announcement came just ten minutes after doors had opened, leaving fans disappointed and the venue scrambling to manage the fallout. The 23,500-capacity arena, situated…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri is set to embark on a headline mini-tour across the UK this November in support of her upcoming debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events,’ which is due for release this Friday, 3rd May. The tour will start in Glasgow on 12th November and will include stops in Birmingham and Brighton,…

Content: Blossoms have released a new single titled ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’ along with an… intriguing music video. The video, directed by Ewan Ogden and the band’s own Tom Ogden, features a cameo from Everton Football Club’s manager, Sean Dyche, and ‘Gary the Gorilla’, an 8-foot fibreglass gorilla taken from a Lancashire…

Content: Becky Hill has shared a new track, ‘Right Here,’ a collab with Chase & Status. This song is part of her forthcoming album ‘Believe Me Now?’ which is scheduled for release on May 31st. Becky says: “This album has been a joy to make! it’s come at a point in my life where I’m leaving my…

Content: Frances Forever has announced the release of their debut full-length album ‘Lockjaw’, set to drop on June 28th. The news comes alongside the unveiling of their new single and video, ‘Troll’. Reflecting on the project, Frances explained: “I’m so excited to announce my debut album, Lockjaw. This project contains my favourite songs I’ve ever…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have announced a special one-off show at Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, on May 8th. The announcement comes just weeks after the band revealed details of their upcoming fourth album, ‘ROMANCE’. Tickets for the Brooklyn show are on sale now, giving fans in the area a chance to catch the band live…

Content: Gracie Abrams has released ‘Risk’, the highly anticipated lead single from her upcoming sophomore album, ‘The Secret of Us’, due out on June 21st. Co-written with her longtime friend Audrey Hobert and produced by Abrams herself alongside frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National, ‘Risk’ is a bubbly yet incisive track that showcases Abrams’…

Content: Live at Leeds In The City has shared the first wave of artists set to appear at this year’s event, as the festival returns for its 17th edition in November 2024. The groundbreaking Leeds new music all-dayer will welcome art-rockers Everything Everything, indie wonderkid Alfie Templeman, Liverpool alt-rock quartet Stone, our buzzy new faves…

Content: ZAYN is set to hold his first-ever solo live event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire later this month. The exclusive performance is in celebration of ZAYN’s upcoming album ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, which is scheduled for release on the same day. As well as a live set, the show will follow the world premiere…

Content: GHOST are set to debut their first feature film ‘RITE HERE RITE NOW’ in global cinemas this June. This feature-length film, directed by GHOST’s Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry, will showcase never-before-seen concert footage from 2023 alongside a narrative that extends the band’s ongoing webisode series. It uniquely blends live performance with a…

Content: Charlotte Day Wilson has just unveiled two new singles, ‘My Way’ and ‘Cyan Blue’, from her upcoming album – also titled ‘Cyan Blue’ – which is set for release this Friday, 3rd May. Wilson describes ‘Cyan Blue’ as a project that looks back to her youth with a sense of nostalgia and wisdom. “I…

Content: LOUD WOMEN Fest has announced its lineup for the upcoming event on September 7th at Rich Mix in London. The eighth instalment promises to be the most international yet, featuring female and non-binary bands from six different continents. The festival has seen significant growth over the years, becoming a key platform for showcasing diverse…

Content: Sam Fender has offered an update on the making of his upcoming third album, noting that he is taking a more deliberate approach after feeling rushed with his previous release, ‘Seventeen Going Under’. The Newcastle singer-songwriter discussed his new music project in an episode of Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, a series where musicians…

Content: L.S. Dunes have announced two intimate shows at the New Cross Inn in London, scheduled for later this month. The announcement was made with a nod to the seasonal changes, as drummer Tucker Rule expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “UK! April showers bring May flowers! Dunesday is upon us, see you May 28 and 29…

Content: Bored at My Grandmas House, the musical alias of Leeds-based artist Amber Strawbridge, has just released a new single titled ‘I Like What You Bring Out In Me’. This track offers a glimpse into her upcoming debut album ‘Show & Tell’, set to be released on June 7th through CLUE Records in collaboration with…

Content: Milton Keynes-based Torus have released their latest single ‘Avalanche’, marking their first new music since their EP ‘Sail’ in 2022. The track features a collaboration with label mates The Blue Stones. “We have never been more excited to release a song,” shared Torus about the new single. “It’s the perfect ‘BOOM’ Torus are back,…

Content: Mombasa-based rapper and singer tg.blk has released her new track ‘Motorola Money’, a rumbling, house-tinged cut that showcases her explorative approach to hip hop. Discussing the track, tg.blk says, “It’s about having fun with your friends, getting money and feeling confident. It’s the first “bad bitch” anthem I’ve ever made, and it was so…

Content: CARSICK have unveiled their latest single ‘Gig Tax’, taking a critical look at the darker sides of the music industry. Discussing the inspiration behind ‘Gig Tax’, CARSICK shared, “’Gig Tax’ is our heartfelt tribute to the trials and tribulations of being a young(ish) band on the great British touring circuit. There’s nothing we love…

Content: Barry Can’t Swim has shared ‘Kimbara’, his first new music since his acclaimed debut album ‘When Will We Land?’, released October 2023 on Ninja Tune. The release follows a momentous few months for the Edinburgh-born musician, including standout performances at Coachella, a sold-out UK tour with a stop at London’s Roundhouse, and a sold-out…

Content: Linkin Park are reported to be exploring the possibility of a reunion, potentially with a female vocalist to step into the role left vacant by the late Chester Bennington. Since Chester Bennington’s tragic passing in July 2017, Linkin Park has largely remained inactive, only coming together once for a tribute concert later that year.…

Content: The Japanese House is set to continue her tour in support of last year’s album ‘In the End It Always Does’ with a new series of North American headline shows. Amber Bain’s schedule includes a mix of her own headline shows, as well as appearances at festivals like as the Shadow of the City…

Content: The Lemon Twigs are set to release their new album ‘A Dream is All We Know’ this week, and now they’ve announced an expansive North American tour for the fall. This week’s launch includes two special record release shows in the NYC-area with Thee Smashing Times, set to take place at Queens’ TV Eye…

Content: Cat Power has announced the second leg of her North American tour, where she will perform her new live album, ‘Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert’, in its entirety. The run kicks off on September 6, 2024, at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA, and will continue through early…

Content: Kendrick Lamar has dropped a new track titled ‘Euphoria,’ which appears to be a direct response to recent diss tracks from Drake. The ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake has resurfaced with pointed lyrics from both artists. Previously, Lamar took a jab at Drake in his song ‘Like That,’ which also mentioned J. Cole.…

Content: Bleachers have added two California dates to their ‘From The Studio To The Stage’ world tour. The band will take the stage at The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on Thursday, September 19th, and at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 21st. The shows are part of a global tour that…

Content: Girlband! have just dropped their latest single ’21st Century Suffragette’. The new track comes after their previous single ‘Not Like The Rest’, which was released earlier this year. Discussing the inspiration behind ’21st Century Suffragette’, the band explain: “’21st Century Suffragette’ is about being told who to be by society or maybe even someone…

Content: Reece Young has unveiled a new track, ‘Am I Wrong’. Reece commented on the depth of the song’s subject, stating, “‘Am I Wrong’ touches on the darkest topic I’ve written about yet. Thoughts of suicide and depressive episodes have always plagued not only me, but a ton of people in my life. ‘Am I Wrong’ questions…

Content: Slipknot are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a comprehensive North American tour titled ‘Here Comes The Pain Tour’. The band will be accompanied by Knocked Loose on all dates, with Orbit Culture joining the first leg and Vended, a band featuring Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan’s sons, supporting…

Content: London-based trio Ebbb have officially unveiled their debut EP ‘All At Once’, scheduled for release on June 14th via Ninja Tune. The news comes alongside the launch of their double single ‘Himmel’ / ‘Swarm’, which you can check out now. The forthcoming five-track EP, ‘All At Once’, is Ebbb’s first release with Ninja Tune.…

Content: Hippo Campus has unveiled their latest single ‘Everything At Once’. The release is accompanied by a video directed by Christian Spraungel, filmed at the Pachyderm Studios just outside Minneapolis. The band explain, “’Everything at Once’ is a meditation, a focus on breath in the midst of breathless moments. You’ve been running away for too…

Content: Local Natives have announced the departure of Kelcey Ayer, one of the group’s original members. Ayer’s departure comes shortly after the release of their twin albums ‘Time Will Wait For No One’ and ‘But I’ll Wait For You’. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Local Natives shared their feelings about Ayer’s decision. The band expressed…

Content: Jessica Pratt has unveiled a new single titled ‘The Last Year, just before her latest album ‘Here in the Pitch’, set to drop this Friday (3rd May) via City Slang. Following her earlier singles ‘Life Is’ and ‘World on a String’, ‘The Last Year’ marks the album’s finale, harbouring what Pratt describes as a…

Content: FKA Twigs has developed a deepfake version of herself named ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans online while she concentrates on her music creation. In a written testimony – set to be presented later today (30th April) at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property in Washington D.C., Twigs details her involvement with the…

Content: La Luz have unveiled their latest single ‘I’ll Go With You’. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘News of The Universe’, which is set for release on May 24th via Sub Pop. “This song is heavily influenced by Yanti Bersaudara, a group of Indonesian sisters who released some of my very favourite…

Content: Jon Hopkins has announced his new album ‘RITUAL’, set to be released on August 30th through Domino Records. ‘RITUAL’ unfolds as a single composition segmented into eight chapters, and acts as a kinetic counterpart to his 2021 release ‘Music For Psychedelic Therapy’. Discussing the new album, Hopkins shared, “I have no idea what I’m…

Content: Lip Filler have released their latest single, ‘CARLING’. It’s taken from their upcoming EP, ‘witchescrew,’ which is set to drop on 24th May via Chess Club Records. The new single ‘CARLING’ serves as the EP’s opener. Frontman George Tucker explains, “The lyrics for ‘CARLING’ were recycled from a mixtape I dropped when I was…

Content: VOWER, a new project featuring former members from Black Peaks, Palm Reader, and Toska, have dropped their debut single ‘Shroud’. Premiered on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, the band is composed of Rabea Massaad (Toska), Joe Gosney (Black Peaks/Palm Reader), Liam Kearley (Black Peaks), Josh McKeown (Palm Reader), and…

Content: No Windows, aka 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Morgan Morris and 19-year-old vocalist Verity Slangen, have released their latest single ‘Small Flashing Light’. The release follows their UK tour with Lime Garden and precedes their upcoming EP ‘Point Nemo’, set to be released on 3rd May through Fat Possum Records. ‘Point Nemo’, named after the oceanic pole…

Content: Brighton-based artist Bess Atwell has released a new single ‘Something Now’ from her upcoming album ‘Light Sleeper’, set for release on 24th May. Following on from recent singles ‘Fan Favourite’ and ‘Release Myself’, Atwell explains ‘the track ‘Something Now’ as a pivotal moment in embracing a wider range of emotions. “This track is a…

Content: As the drummer of Kaiser Chiefs, a songwriter extraordinaire and a solo artist, Nick Hodgson has pretty much done it all, but for his latest project he’s going back to his roots and starting a brand new band, EVERYONE SAYS HI. Read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.…

Content: Nick Hodgson has announced the formation of his new band, Everyone Says Hi, launching with the release of their debut single ‘Brain Freeze’. Formerly the drummer and songwriter for Kaiser Chiefs, Hodgson’s Everyone Says Hi was formed last year and also features Pete Denton, Glenn Moule, Ben Gordon, and Tom Dawson. The band debuts…

Content: Roskilde Festival has announced the addition of 15 new acts to their 2024 lineup, including the likes of Action Bronson, Shygirl, who will be presenting Club Shy, and Porij. The latest updates follow the recent unveiling of the full festival schedule, which includes SZA, Doja Cat, Foo Fighters, and 21 Savage. In addition to…

Content: Glastonbury’s dedicated dance music area, Silver Hayes, has unveiled its 2024 lineup. The area will feature four stages, hosting a diverse range of acts over four days, including the likes of Charli XCX, Romy, Kelly Lee Owens, Caity Baser, Flowerovlove, Fat Dog, Porij and Shygirl. This year, Silver Hayes introduces its first indoor venue,…

Content: TSHA has released a new single, ‘Sweet Devotion (feat. Caroline Byrne)’. Discussing the inspiration behind the song, TSHA expressed her enthusiasm: “I’m so excited to be releasing my new single ‘Sweet Devotion’! It’s been such a pleasure writing a record inspired by the music I love playing out and listening to on dance floors…

Content: Gracie Abrams is set to release her second studio album titled ‘The Secret of Us’ on 21st June. The former Dork cover star is following up her acclaimed debut album ‘Good Riddance’, continuing her collaboration with producer Aaron Dessner from The National. Abrams excitedly revealed details about the upcoming album on Instagram, where she…

Content: Orlando Weeks is set to release a new album titled ‘LOJA’, available digitally from June 6th, with physical formats set to arrive on August 23rd via Fiction Records. ‘LOJA’ is introduced by the lead single ‘Dig’, featuring Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg, accompanied by a video directed by Matt Harris-Freeth. Orlando describes ‘Dig’ as…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY ORLANDO WEEKS and Rhian Teasdale re-make promises and roll their eyes with the ex-Maccabees man’s new single, ‘Dig’. With a full-length ‘LOJA’ set to follow this summer, find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Kate Friend. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY We’ve all known…

Content: Kamasi Washington has released a new track, ‘Get Lit’, featuring funk legend George Clinton and rapper D Smoke. The song is a part of his new album ‘Fearless Movement’, which is set for release this coming Friday, May 3rd, via Young. ‘Fearless Movement’ is described by Washington as his dance album, though he clarifies…

Content: With the bouncy enthusiasm of spring finally here, the famed musical talents of Québec are all set to capture the hearts of the UK audience under the banner of QUÉBEC SPRING – a touring showcase that transcends borders, bringing a selection of Montreal’s finest musical acts to various prestigious stages across the country. As…

Content: Faux Real have released their latest single ‘Love On The Ground’. This latest offering from Los Angeles-based Franco-American brothers Virgile and Elliott Arndt, it serves as the lead single for their debut album ‘Faux Ever,’ set to be released on 11th October. Described by the duo as an “11-piece symphony for head-banging and longing,”…

Content: Billie Eilish is set to release her third studio album ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ on May 17th, and will be supporting it with an extensive arena tour, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR’. The run kicks off in North America in September 2024, moving to Australia in February 2025, and culminating with…

Content: Overmono have announced their ‘Pure Devotion’ headline tour set for Autumn 2024. The tour is scheduled to start on 4th October and follows a jam-packed summer of festival appearances, including Reading & Leeds, Melt!, and Sziget. Tickets for the ‘Pure Devotion’ tour are set to go on sale on 3rd May at 10 AM…

Content: Sleep Token are set to embark on a big European tour later this year, with a 10-date stint in November before returning to their home turf for a series of arena shows. The band will be supported on both European and UK dates by Bilmuri. In a statement, Sleep Token announced, “Come November, Europe…

Content: Capital FM has unveiled the initial line-up for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, set to take place at Wembley Stadium on June 16th. The first acts confirmed to perform include Sabrina Carpenter, Jax Jones, Rudimental, Caity Baser, Benson Boone, Bradley Simpson, Perrie, and David Guetta. Tickets for the event will go on general sale…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have unveiled an extensive 2024 European tour for later this year. Following the announcement of their UK and Ireland tour, Fontaines D.C. are set to support their upcoming fourth album, ‘ROMANCE’, which is set for release on August 23 via XL Recordings. The European leg of the tour will commence on November…

Content: Biffy Clyro has been announced as the final headliner for the 2024 edition of TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, set to take place in Halifax. The Scottish band will perform at the historic venue on August 23, where they will be joined by special guests Witch Fever. Tickets for the concert…

Content: Label: Total Pleasure RecordsReleased: 26th April 2024 There has always been an underlying darkness to the guitar-wielding eccentricity of St Vincent, but ‘All Born Screaming’ is an outright and glorious horror show. Like the meeting of minds between Bowie and Nine Inch Nails of the 90s, but through the singular genius of Annie Clark, this…

Content: Issey Cross has released her latest single ‘Energy In My Town’. Produced by K Motionz, ‘Energy In My Town’ follows recent offerings ‘Sleepwalking’ and the UK Top 20 hit ‘Bittersweet Goodbye.’ Issey shared her enthusiasm about the new single, stating, “This song is my love letter to London and UK club culture. It’s all…

Content: Knocked Loose took to the stage at Sick New World festival this weekend, where they were joined by Poppy for a live rendition of their new single ‘Suffocate’. The performance marked the first live showing for the track, which is part of their upcoming album ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’. ‘Suffocate’ was…

Content: Janet Jackson has announced she will be extending her ‘Together Again’ tour to Europe in the autumn of 2024, marking her first performances in the UK since her memorable appearance at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival. The European run, which celebrates Jackson’s 50 years in the entertainment industry and the 35th anniversary of her acclaimed…

Content: LAUREL has released ’45 Degrees,’ the fourth single from her forthcoming album ‘PALPITATIONS,’ set to debut on 14th June via Communion Records. LAUREL shared her thoughts on the single, stating, “The love you feel is so deep yet the life you live in this love is lighthearted, heady, euphoric, and youthful. It sends you…

Content: RIIZE have launched a series of b-side tracks from their upcoming mini-album ‘RIIZING’. Released under SM Entertainment/RCA Records, the group have also dropped music videos for ‘One Kiss’ and ‘9 Days’. They follow their previous releases, ‘Siren’ and ‘Impossible’, ahead of their debut mini-album set for release in June. The tracks ‘9 Days’, ‘Honestly’,…

Content: Craig David has unveiled plans for his ‘Commitment’ UK arena tour in February 2025, featuring special guest Lemar. The 11-date tour is set to begin on 2nd February at Leeds’ First Direct Arena and will conclude on 20th February at The O2 Arena in London. Craig expressed his excitement about the tour, stating, “I…

Content: Rihanna has once again sparked excitement about her much-anticipated comeback album, tentatively referred to as ‘R9’ by her fans, by teasing new music during a recent red carpet event for her Fenty makeup brand. Following her 2016 album ‘Anti’, expectations have been high for new music from the pop legend. Speaking with Extra, Rihanna…

Content: Taylor Swift has achieved another milestone with her latest album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It ties her with Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums with 14 among soloists in the chart’s nearly 70-year history, second only to The Beatles with 19. ‘The Tortured…

Content: Sabrina Carpenter is on the brink of clinching her first-ever Official UK Singles Chart number one spot with her latest track ‘Espresso’, according to today’s chart update as the song ascends to the top position in the midweeks. ‘Espresso’ made a notable debut at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart two weeks ago,…

Content: Coldplay is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their ‘Brothers & Sisters’ EP with a special reissue, available for pre-order now. Originally released on April 26, 1998, via Fierce Panda, the anniversary edition is being offered as a gatefold double BioVinyl 7″. The initial release of ‘Brothers & Sisters’ featured two tracks on a 7”…

Content: London-based Serbian artist Luke Black has released his new single ‘Winter Dahlia’. The song is taken from his upcoming debut album ‘Chainsaws In Paradise’, set to be released on May 24th. Luke describes the track as a poignant reflection on global warming, symbolized by the out-of-season bloom of the flower. He shared, “’Winter Dahlia’…

Content: NewJeans have officially released their latest single ‘Bubble Gum’, complete with a music video that taps into a rich vein of ’90s nostalgia with its VHS and camcorder visuals. The track is a lively pop number that encapsulates the thrill of a new crush, and marks the first of two new singles the group…

Content: Mercury Prize-nominated artist BERWYN has unveiled his latest single, ‘Neighbours’. This new release comes after BERWYN’s two mixtapes, ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’ and ‘TAPE2/FOMALHAUT’, as well as his diverse EP, ‘Bulletproof’. ‘Neighbours’ was crafted in collaboration with Fred again.., who had previously reworked the track into a dance-floor version that has been featured in his live sets…

Content: Aitch has unveiled his new single ‘Famous Girl’, complete with a music video directed by KC Locke. The release follows his recent seven-track EP ‘Lost Files’, which includes collaborations with artists such as Potter Payper, Nafe Smallz, and Cordae. The video for ‘Famous Girl’ features a series of scenarios involving the Manchester-based rapper, including…

Content: Joey Valence & Brae have released a new single, ‘THE BADDEST’, and have announced their upcoming second album titled ‘NO HANDS’. ‘THE BADDEST’, described by the duo as an “early 2000s style club banger”, marks a vibrant addition to their discography. Joey Valence & Brae expressed their enthusiasm for the track, stating, “Describing this…

Content: James Vincent McMorrow has just dropped his latest single ‘Call Me Back’. The new track arrives as part of his upcoming seventh studio album, ‘Wide Open, Horses’, set for release under Nettwerk Music Group on 14th June. In an intriguing twist to his usual production process, McMorrow took a live approach to develop ‘Wide…

Content: Sziget Festival is gearing up for its 2024 edition with a stellar lineup that now includes pop icon Kylie Minogue as the opening night headliner. The festival, scheduled to run from 7th-12th August, will also feature newly announced DJ and producer FISHER, plus the line-up for the DropYard stage, including the likes of Kojaque,…

Content: Ezra Collective, recently crowned as the 2023 Mercury Music Prize winners, have launched their latest single ‘Ajala,’ marking their first release of the year. The track, now available via Partisan Records, heralds a new chapter for the band, leading into an eagerly awaited forthcoming album. The announcement comes alongside news of their headline show…

Content: Veps have unveiled their latest single ‘Break & Entry’, taken from their highly anticipated second album ‘Dedicated To’, set for release on June 14th. The track shows a softer side of the Norwegian band, as they pivot from their signature high-energy garage sound to a more introspective, piano-driven ballad. Produced by Marcus Forsgren and…

Content: Elmiene has dropped his latest single, ‘Sweetness.’ The new offering continues the Oxford singer-songwriter’s exploration of intricate emotions, delving into the fading vibrancy of a once-promising relationship. The release of ‘Sweetness’ arrives as Elmiene has been nominated for the Rising Star Award at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards. ‘Sweetness,’ produced in collaboration with producer…

Content: rouri404 has unveiled details of his latest musical venture, EP ‘crows’. The new release is set to drop on 21st June under the banner of Red Bull Records, with the news accompanied by a new single, ‘skin’. Discussing the new single, rouri404 shared, “On ‘skin’, I just wanted to touch on the feelings and…

Content: The Smashing Pumpkins have finally chosen their new guitarist, concluding a massive search that began in January. Kiki Wong, known for her work with LA’s Vigil Of War and formerly Nylon Pink, has joined Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, Jack Bates, and Katie Cole for their upcoming European tour. The need for a…

Content: Catfish and the Bottlemen have sold-out their upcoming headline show at Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Their largest headliner to date, with a capacity of 32,000, has quickly sold out within just a week of tickets being available. Scheduled for the 11th of July, the sellout follows on the heels of their previously announced open-air concerts…

Content: Dallas-based artist Esteban Flores, aka Slow Joy, has unveiled his latest single ‘King Cowboy’. The track is a profound exploration of the strains imposed by capitalist societies, and forms a part of Slow Joy’s upcoming EP ‘Mi Amigo Slow Joy’, scheduled for release on June 7th. The release follows up on his 2023 ‘Wildflower’…

Content: Sea Girls have announced an extensive set of tour dates across the UK and Ireland for the later part of this year. The tour is set to promote their upcoming album, ‘Midnight Butterflies’, with a high-profile date set for London’s O2 Academy Brixton. New album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ is scheduled for release on June 14…

Content: Florence + The Machine are set to celebrate the 15th anniversary of debut album ‘Lungs’ with a unique orchestral performance at this year’s BBC Proms in September. The event, titled Symphony of Lungs, will feature Florence Welch performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by Jules Buckley and his orchestra. Welch reflected on the…

Content: Overmono have officially released their eagerly anticipated edit of The Streets’ classic, ‘Turn The Page’. The track, a staple in their recent live performances, has been a highlight in their sets across various prestigious venues and festivals. Brothers Tom and Ed Russell, the minds behind Overmono, first introduced their rendition of ‘Turn The Page’…

Content: Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, has surged to the top of the UK charts, delivering the largest album opening in the UK in the past seven years. The monumental debut not only matches Madonna’s record for the most number one albums by a female artist in the Official Albums Chart…

Content: Glastonbury Festival has unveiled the latest additions to its 2024 line-up, spotlighting the artists set to perform on the West Holts stage. Known for its eclectic mix of genres, the stage will feature headline performances by Jungle, Jessie Ware, and Justice. Joining them will be a variety of acts including Danny Brown, Nia Archives,…

Content: The National have expanded their upcoming summer tour of the UK and Ireland to include a new show at Cardiff Castle on 3rd July, 2024. Unknown Mortal Orchestra will join the band as support for the new date, which is on sale now. In addition to their own shows, The National are scheduled to…

Content: Dork is heading to Live At Leeds: In The Park again next month, with Hype – our home for the best new acts – showcasing an impressive lineup of the finest emerging artists. Set against the glorious Temple Newsam Park on Saturday, May 25th, it’s an eclectic blend of artists featuring some Dork faves…

Content: YUNGBLUD has released a new single. His cover of KISS hit ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ was made for the ‘The Fall Guy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack‘ ahead of the film – inspired by the 80s TV show – arriving on 3rd May. YUNGBLUD also has a book coming up. You Need To Exist…

Content: Vacant Weekend have released a new single, ‘Talk’. Inspired by The Streets’ ‘Original Pirate Material’, the track follows on from their recent drop ‘My Addictions’, and marks the first taste of the Manchester-based trio upcoming maxi-EP set for release this summer via Cosmic Glue. “We loved the raw, honest depiction of how gritty and…

Content: IDER are back with a new single, ‘Girl’. The track is accompanied by news of their first London headline show since 2022, with the duo – Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville – playing The Lower Third on 23rd May. Of the single, they explain: “Girl is a celebration of our inner wolves and the…

Content: Normani has released a new single, ‘1:59 (Feat. Gunna)’. The track is from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June. A press release explains: “‘1:59’ seductively unfolds over smooth guitar melodies as Normani addresses a potential paramour, provocatively pondering their intimate possibilities. With its suggestive lyrics and infectious rhythm,…

Content: Sad Night Dynamite have dropped a new single, ‘Godfather’. The duo’s first new music of 2024, it’s also the first taste from their upcoming, as-yet-unannounced debut album. “Godfather is the perfect return to the light and shade of SND,” they explain. “Inspired by the film, we descended into the world of the mafia, with…

Content: Christine And The Queens has shared a new song, ‘rentrer chez moi’. The track follows on from recent-ish albums ‘Redcar’ and ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’, which came out last summer via Because Music. Chris explains: “This song makes me cry because it is true, so much love I have for you, this deep decision…

Content: Creeper have released a new edition of their latest album. ‘SANGUIVORE’ – which came out last October via Spinefarm Records – has gained four new tracks for ‘SANGUIVORE: Special Edition’, including new single ‘Love And Pain’. There’s also a cover of 80s hit ‘Shadows of the Night’, “murder ballad” ‘Phantom Fantasia’, and Count Dalgula’s Queen of the…

Content: Luke Hemmings has released a new EP, his first solo music since 2021’s ‘When Facing the Things We Turn Away From’. ‘boy’ is out today, Friday 26th April via Arista Records, and was produced with longtime collaborator and songwriting partner Sammy Witte (Maggie Rogers, Harry Styles, Freya Ridings). Alongside Sammy, Luke spent the EP…

Content: Laufey has released her new deluxe album. ‘Bewitched: The Goddess Edition’ is out today, Friday 26th April, coinciding with her headline tour – including a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 16th May. She’s also shared a new visualiser for ‘Bored’ – check out both it, and the new release, below. ============================== Image…

Content: Kings of Leon have announced a new edition of their upcoming album, ‘Can We Please Have Fun’. ‘Can We Please Have Fun (Live In Wrexham Edition)’ will also be released on 10th May, and includes 7 live recordings from the band’s sold out gigs at Wrexham AFC’s The Racecourse Ground in May last year, as…

Content: ST. VINCENT’s new album ‘All Born Screaming’ is a unifying record that traverses life, death and love. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Alex Da Corte. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “Music is still so mysterious to me,” says St. Vincent’s Annie Clark. Since 2007’s…

Content: SON Estrella Galicia are going to hold another micro-festival in Brighton. Escape From The Albert By SON Estrella Galicia will take place at The Prince Albert on 15th May, ahead of The Great Escape, with headline performances from Swim Deep, Currls and Projector. On the partnership, Victor Mantiñán, Head of Global Music Sponsorship at Estrella Galicia says: “We are delighted to be expanding the…

Content: Porter Robinson has announced a new tour, including a few UK shows. The run is in support of his third studio album ‘SMILE! :D’, news of which has just arrived alongside new single ‘Knock Yourself Out XD’, marking Porter’s transition into a “new pop era”. The UK leg of the tour will visit: MARCH…

Content: Louis Tomlinson has dropped a surprise new album, ‘LIVE’. The release – out digitally now, with physical versions following on 23rd August – features 15 songs, each recorded in a different city during his last few years of touring. Louis says: “I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world…

Content: Griff has announced her debut album ‘Vertigo’. The full-length is set for release on 19th July, accompanied by a world tour that includes a night at London’s Ally Pally. Griff comments: “The album is about vertigo as an emotion and the dizziness and upside down feeling of heartache. I wanted to drop this project…

Content: Our Girl have signed to Bella Union for their upcoming second album. The full-length is due later this year, and is teased by the London-based trio’s new single ‘Relief’ as well as a handful of live shows. Commenting on the track, Soph Nathan says: “This is a love song to queer people having a…

Content: Mabel has dropped a new single, ‘Vitamins’. Billed as “a return to Mabel’s early R&B roots” in a press release, the track is her first new solo music since 2022’s ‘About Last Night…’. “This song is my family and friends’ favourite song out of all the music I’ve made over the past couple years,”…

Content: Pip Blom have announced a new nine-track remix EP. ‘Bobbie Remixes’ will be released digitally via Heavenly Recordings on Friday 23rd May, featuring reworkings of tracks from their third album, ‘Bobbie’. They’ve also shared a remix of ‘Get Back’ courtesy of Manchester producer, and W.H. Lung member, Tom Sharkett, who says: “After meeting the…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have released a new single and video, ‘Backslide’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album. Titled ‘Clancy’, the full-length will be released on 24th May (formerly 17th May) via Fueled By Ramen, and has already been teased by early singles ‘Overcompensate’ and ‘Next Semester’. They’ve also not long confirmed a…

Content: Softcult have released a new single, ‘One Of The Pack’. It’s a track from their upcoming new EP, ‘Heaven’. The release follows on from their recent drops ‘Spiralling Out’, ‘Shortest Fuse’, ‘Heaven’ and ‘Haunt You Still’, as well as their six-track EP ‘See You in the Dark’, and is set for release on 24th May.…

Content: BIG SPECIAL have released a new video for ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’. Starring Game of Thrones and Star Wars actor Kate Dickie, it’s the latest cut from their recently-announced debut album, ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’. The full-length is set for release on 10th May via SO Recordings, and has already been teased by singles…

Content: Bat For Lashes has released a new single, ‘Home’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced sixth studio album, ‘The Dream Of Delphi’. Set for release on 31st May, it’s named after Natasha Khan‘s daughter Delphi and marks her first under a new deal with label Mercury KX. “It was Delphi’s favourite song,” she says of…

Content: End Of The Road has announced several new acts for this summer’s festival. The new names include Richard Hawley, Altın Gün, billy woods, Laetitia Sadier, Lambrini Girls (pictured), MC Yallah and Webmaster. The event will run from 29th August – 1st September at Larmer Tree Gardens, with further sets from Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Yo…

Content: Les Savy Fav are have shared a new teaser from their first album in 14 years. ‘Oui, LSF’ is set for release on 10th May, featuring their latest drop ‘World Got Great’. “Everything is so computer generated now, nothing seems sincere,” Jimbo Matison says of the track. “I wanted raw materials and simple ideas to…

Content: PORIJ are serving up their very own, innovative take on dance with debut album ‘Teething’. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Jesse Glazzard. When Porij released their breakout single ‘Nobody Scared’ in 2021, it appeared as if the world was their oyster. They snagged not only a support slot for electronic superstars Metronomy but also for indie-pop…

Content: Porter Robinson has revealed plans for the release of his third studio album, ‘SMILE! :D’. The news comes alongside a new single, ‘Knock Yourself Out XD’, marking Porter’s transition into a “new pop era”. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo. Scheduled for release…

Content: Nilüfer Yanya has released a new single and accompanying music video, ‘Like I Say (I runaway)’. The release – her first musical offering since her acclaimed 2022 album ‘PAINLESS’ – also coincides with her new partnership with Ninja Tune. The music video, directed by Molly Daniel, Yanya’s sister, features Yanya as a runaway bride.…

Content: girl in red has unveiled her take on Talking Heads’ ‘Girlfriend Is Better,’ marking the latest release from the forthcoming A24 Music compilation album, ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.’ The tribute album, set to launch on 17th May, reimagines 16 tracks from the iconic band, providing fresh interpretations…

Content: Los Bitchos have released a vibrant new single and video titled ‘La Bomba.’ The track marks their first release since their debut album ‘Let The Festivities Begin!’ in 2022, and the follow-up EP ‘PAH!’. Infused with 80’s Turkish psych elements, ‘La Bomba’ debuted live at festivals last summer. Discussing the new track, produced by…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY From schoolyard songs to soul-stirring melodies, LEXIE CARROLL delves into the everyday magic that fuels her indie folk-pop journey. As she announces her new EP, ‘you look lovely when you’re living’, drops a new track, ‘Laundry Detergent’, and is announced for next month’s Dork’s Night Out alongside Nell Mescal and…

Content: Dork’s Night Out is back this May for a brand new edition, featuring one of our very favourite new acts, the magnificent Nell Mescal. The 2024 Hype List inductee and previous cover star will play London’s 100 Club on Wednesday, 8th May alongside special guests Lexie Carroll and Scout. It follows up on our…

Content: Italian-born, London-based artist Sans Soucis has released their new single ‘Sexed & Sexual’, marking the first release from their upcoming debut album ‘Circumnavigating Georgia’, set to launch later this year under Decca Records. ‘Sexed & Sexual’ features Sans Soucis exploring themes of hyper-sexualisation and the quest for sexual liberation. The song’s music video, directed…

Content: Metronomy are set to release a new project, ‘Posse EP Volume 2,’ on 12th July through their new label, Ninja Tune. The new project continues the band’s tradition of collaboration, featuring band founder Joe Mount as the central producer. The EP serves as a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents alongside Mount’s…

Content: Maya Hawke has released her new single ‘Hang In There’ from her forthcoming third album ‘Chaos Angel,’ which is set for release on 31st May via Mom+Pop. ‘Chaos Angel’ follows her acclaimed sophomore album ‘Moss’ and was developed with her established collaborators Christian Lee Huston, Benjamin Lazar Davis, and Will Graefe. The album navigates…

Content: Tiny Habits have released their new single and video ‘Wishes’, alongside announcing their debut album, ‘All For Something,’ scheduled for release on May 24th via Mom+Pop. Formed at the Berklee College of Music in 2022, the trio quickly gained attention with their harmony-driven covers and original songs on TikTok. Following the release of their…

Content: New York alt-pop duo Cults have released their latest single, ‘Crybaby.’ The track marks the group’s first release in two years, with production handled by Cults and their longtime collaborator Shane Stoneback. Discussing the new single, Cults explain, “‘Crybaby’ marks a new direction of exploration. We experimented with a lighter sound influenced by The…

Content: Flow Festival has signed up several more acts for 2024. The new additions include Halsey, Janelle Monáe, Aurora, Vince Staples, Amaarae, Yves Tumor, Barry Can’t Swim, EVIAN CHRIST – LIVE AV, Ron Trent Presents WARM, Gasellit, Malla, Lauri Haav, SMC, Turisti, Grande Mahogany, and Goldielocks. The event – which will be celebrating its 20th…

Content: St. Vincent has released a final teaser single from her upcoming new album. ‘Big Time Nothing’ features on her seventh studio album, ‘All Born Screaming’, which is set for release on 26th April, accompanied by a UK and Europe tour that kicks off next month. ‘All Born Screaming’ marks St. Vincent’s debut as a…

Content: Human Interest have announced a new EP. ‘Smile While You’re Losing (An Audio Guide To Wellness)’ follows on from both ‘Empathy Lives In Outer Space’ and debut ‘Desire Paths’, and is set for release on 6th September via Nice Swan Records. They’ve also shared new single ‘Shapeshifting’. The band explain: “The song is about…

Content: Willie J Healey has shared a new video for ‘The Apple’ ahead of his May tour. The dates are in support of his latest album ‘Bunny’, which arrives last August via YALA! Records, and will be followed by festival sets at Truck, Tramlines and more. He says: “I wrote ‘The Apple’ after feeling weird and…

Content: A few of the support acts for Stevie Nicks‘ day of BST Hyde Park 2024 have been unveiled. She’ll perform at the event on Friday 12th July, with support from Brandi Carlile, Anna Calvi and Paris Paloma, with more names still to come. “Anything that draws me back to London ~ and therefore to…

Content: Mitski has released a new video for her single ‘Star’. The clip arrives ahead of her imminent headline tour. The run – which includes three nights at London’s Eventim Apollo – is in support of her new album, ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’. “This is my most American album,” Mitski says…

Content: Knocked Loose have released a new single, ‘Suffocate (Feat. Poppy)’. It’s a track from their upcoming new album, ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’, set for release on 10th May via Pure Noise Records. “It was so fun because her voice allowed us to expand our palette and do some weird, off-the-wall things…

Content: Soft Launch (pictured) have joined the bill for this year’s Dot To Dot Festival. The band are among the latest batch of acts for 2024, which also includes Charlotte Plank, Saya Gray, Maxwell Varey, Sulk, Radio Free Alice, Adwaith, Gurriers and Ugly. The full list of new additions reads: CHARLOTTE PLANKLENSAYA GRAYADWAITHANNIE-DOGAUTOMOTIONBLUAICITY PARKINGDAYDREAMERSDOMINIC WRIGHTDOVE…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Trying to change the music industry’s infernal capitalist machine from the inside, while working out when to make a stand by stepping out, LAMBRINI GIRLS have managed to match being one of the best new bands of recent years with a vital, charged edge. With their latest single, ‘Body Of Mine’,…

Content: Wide Awake has confirmed a new batch of artists. Newly added to the bill are Fat Dog (pictured), Lynks, Special Interest, Being Dead, and Plantoid. The new additions will join headliners King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, who were announced with news of their latest album ‘The Silver Cord’, along with further headliners Young…

Content: DEADLETTER have announced their debut album, ‘Hysterical Strength’. The full-length is set for release on 13th September via SO Recordings, with the news arriving alongside lead single ‘Mere Mortal’ and a bunch of UK and EU headline tour dates. Lead singer Zac Lawrence says of the song: “Though Mere Mortal was written in the…

Content: Fat Dog have announced their debut album ‘WOOF’, set for release on 6th September via Domino. The news follow the band’s early singles ‘All The Same’ and ‘King Of The Slugs’, as well as loads of live shows, including their first-ever headline tour at the end of last year which included a night at…

Content: Reading’s Are You Listening? Festival has announced a new batch of artists for this year’s event. New to the bill are: ALIVE BY NIGHTBIG JAYBENNETCONGRATULATIONSDAMIEN A PASSMOREDJ:AFMINAS (pictured)MY NORTHERN SKYPHILLI MI UPPLANT FRIENDS (DJ)ROSE REY (ex Valeras)SCOTT LEVENESECRET RIVALSTRACKS & GROOVES (DJ) The festival, which raises money for local learning disability charity partner Reading…

Content: Tonight’s show fully leans into the idea of doing things simply because they’re fun. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “My problem is that I write songs that are very honest,” grins Caity Baser, onstage at London’s Eventim Apollo for the biggest headline show of her career. Over the course of a chaotic 80-minute set,…

Content: With sold-out shows, and a Really Very Good debut EP, OVERPASS are crafting euphoric anthems and relatable lyrics that are resonating with audiences across the UK. With an appearance at Live At Leeds: In The Park to come this May, catch up with our latest DORK x LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK festival…

Content: Dead Pony have announced a new headline tour. The dates are in support of their recent album ‘Ignore This’, which came out earlier this month via LAB/Seeker Records. “As a band, we’ve experienced an awful lot of being ignored,” guitarist and lead composer Blair Crichton says of their debut. “We really don’t like that.…

Content: LYNKS lets the mask drop for their personal dance-pop debut, ‘ABOMINATION’. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Mars Washington. If an example was ever needed to show how far genre has broken down in recent years, look no further than Lynks. Ostensibly a dance-pop act, they’ve featured on tracks with punk-rockers Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, toured…

Content: With ‘Jennifer’s Body’, NXDIA intertwines the influence of her cinematic upbringing with her musical evolution, reflecting on toxic relationships through the dual lenses of film and personal experience. Read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Manchester hums with the echoes of iconic figures –…

Content: Jorja Smith has announced a new album of reworkings. The effort features new versions of tracks from her latest full-length ‘falling or flying’, with ‘falling or flying (reimagined)’ set for release on 3rd May. A press release explains: “On ‘falling or flying (reimagined)’, Jorja Smith is reminding herself (and us), that whether things are…

Content: HONNE have released a new single, ‘Imaginary’. The London art-pop duo – Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher – are kicking off a new era as an independent act releasing via AWAL. Speaking about the track, vocalist/producer Andy explains: “‘Imaginary’ is about beginnings. It tells the story of when I first met my wife all…

Content: Label: Republic RecordsReleased: 19th April 2024 Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, arrives not with a bang, nor with a carefully curated trickle of pre-release singles, but with the quiet weight of a literary anthology. A deliberate choice, echoing Swift’s own description of the album as a “fleeting and fatalistic moment in…

Content: Florrie has released a new single, ‘Kissing In The Cold’. It’s the latest cut from her long-awaited debut album. The multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and songwriter will release ‘The Lost Ones’ on 14th June via BMG and Xenomania Records. She’s also recently shared the title-track, and the news that she’ll be supporting Girls Aloud (who…

Content: Alfie Templeman has released a new single, ‘Hello Lonely’. It’s the latest track from the London-based artist’s second album; he will release the follow-up to his debut ‘Mellow Moon’, ‘Radiosoul’, on 7th June via Chess Club Records. He explains: “To me, this song captures those existential thoughts everyone seemed to have during the pandemic…

Content: Sia has released a new single, Paris Hilton collab ‘Fame Won’t Love You’. It’s a cut from her new album ‘Reasonable Woman’, following teaser track ‘Dance Alone’ created with previous collaborator Kylie Minogue. The record also features guest turns from Chaka Khan, Tierra Whack, Labrinth, Kaliii and Jimmy Jolliff. Her first proper album since…

Content: Twin Atlantic have released a new single, ‘Get Out’. It’s a track from their upcoming new album, ‘Meltdown’. Set for release on 9th August, they’ve also recently shared singles ‘World Class Entertainment’, ‘Asleep’ and ‘Stuck In A Car With You’, which recently marked the first taste of new music on their own label Staple…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri has unveiled a new single, ‘It Is What It Is’. The track marks the latest from her upcoming debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’, and follows up on previous singles ‘Never Need Me’ and ‘The Hills’ ahead of the full release on 3rd May. “Well, I was definitely in a…

Content: Taylor Swift has surprised fans with the announcement that her newly released record, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, is actually a double album. The expanded edition, titled ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’, features 15 additional tracks, bringing the total to 31. Produced by her frequent collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, the original 17-track…

Content: Hardcore band One Step Closer have released a new single, ‘Orange Leaf’. It’s the latest cut from their recently-announced new album, ‘All You Embrace’. The full-length is set for release on 17th May via Run For Cover Records, with the band touring the UK this May. “I wanted to showcase One Step Closer in…

Content: Trash Boat have released a new single, ‘Liar Liar’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘Liar Liar’, and as the St Albans quintet are working on the follow up to the 2021’s ‘Don’t You Feel Amazing?’ album. The band also headline London’s Heaven on 9th May. “Break You is about the single most…

Content: PVRIS has shared a new single, ‘Oil & Water’. The track follows on from ‘Burn The Witch’, which marked PVRIS’ first release of 2024 and served as the lead single to a new all-female project due this spring via Hopeless Records. Lyndsey Gunnulfsen of PVRIS says of the track: “The song is about the…

Content: Mimi Webb has released a new video for ‘Mistake’. A collaboration with songwriter Ryan Tedder, the track coincides with her support slot on Benson Boone’s US Fireworks and Rollerblades Tour. A press release explains: “On her first new offering of the year, she pulls back the curtains and isn’t afraid to walk on the…

Content: Shelf Lives have released a new track, ‘Uncle Fred’. Their first new single of 2024, it follows on from their recent EP ‘You Okay?’ and arrives alongside news of a headline show at Moth Club, London on 23rd October. The band say of the song: “Can you imagine if there was a priest (maybe……

Content: Glasgow’s The Joy Hotel are ready to unveil their debut album, ‘Ceremony’. The lead single, ‘Jeremiah’, is a song about confronting the end, with two opposing perspectives: one welcoming it with faith, the other gripped by existential dread. “Jeremiah is a song for the end of the world from two opposing perspectives,” explains vocalist…

Content: Letlive. have teased an album reissue and reunion tour, marking the 11th anniversary of their landmark album, ‘The Blackest Beautiful’. The news was revealed via a series of social media posts, hinting at farewell shows across the globe in 2025. Alongside the tour, the band will release a remastered version of ‘The Blackest Beautiful’.…

Content: Current Dork cover star A. G. Cook, the ever-inventive producer and mastermind behind PC Music, has dropped ‘Soulbreaker’, the third single from his upcoming epic, ‘Britpop’. ‘Soulbreaker’ follows on the heels of the previously released ‘Silver Thread Golden Needle’ and the title track, which features pop icon Charli XCX. Accompanied by an animated music…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have been a consistent force since their debut, an album that grabbed the attention and then shook for dear life. Not-so-quietly reigning in the shadows, with their new single ‘Starburster’, they’re shedding their skin and embracing a bold new image and sound. This isn’t evolution; it’s a full-blown, neon-green metamorphosis. Not content…

Content: Fontaines D.C. are back with a bang, announcing their highly-anticipated fourth album, ‘ROMANCE’, due out August 23rd via their new home XL Recordings. The album marks the band’s first foray with mega-producer James Ford, and – from the sound of the new single – it promises to be their most assured and adventurous record…

Content: New York post-punk outfit Been Stellar have unveiled another explosive track, ‘Sweet’, from their highly-anticipated debut album ‘Scream from New York, NY’, due out June 14th on Dirty Hit. “We were all intrigued by the simplicity of the verse, it felt like something we would usually shy away from,” shares vocalist Sam Slocum. “I…

Content: Willow Kayne has released a new single, ‘Robot Lovers’. It follows on from last year’s single ‘Cola Head’, which in turn followed on from her debut EP ‘Playground Antics’, and a number of singles including 2022’s ‘Mr Universe (ft. General Levy)’. She explains: “‘Robot Lovers’ is about how the internet has warped our generation’s…

Content: swim school have released a new mixtape EP, ‘Seeing It Now’. The effort includes original material, as well as a cover of Pixies’ ‘Where Is My Mind’. The physical release will also feature a new version of their track ‘Anyway’. Of the title-track, vocalist Alice comments: “This song is about my feelings of imposter…

Content: Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are teaming up for a North American tour. The run of dates – titled Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat – will also feature special guest Shygirl, aiming to turn US and Canadian venues into raves. The details are: SEPTEMBER14 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena16 Laval, QC…

Content: Stand Atlantic have announced a new headline tour. The Aussie band will be playing in support of their new album, ‘WAS HERE’. The full-length is set for release on 23rd August via Hopeless Records, and has already been teased by early single ‘GIRL$ (Feat. PVRIS and Bruses)’. The group comment: “AHHH!!! Our biggest headline…

Content: Yellow Days has released a new video for ‘Mrs Moonlight’. It’s a track from his latest album ‘Hotel Heaven’, which came out earlier this month, and arrives ahead of his European and USA tour, which runs throughout spring. “Mrs Moonlight is about the fleeting,” he explains. “Whether that’s the moon as it passes and…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY The lead track from YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS’ posthumous collaboration with Afrobeat drumming legend TONY ALLEN captures the electrifying spark that ignited during their global musical meeting, weaving a tapestry of sound that reflects the cultural touchstones of Lagos, Paris, and London. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature now. Words: Martyn…

Content: Connie Campsie has released a new track, ‘Burner’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Now That I Know You’, out 30th May, which follows on from last year’s debut ‘Still Talking To Myself’. She says of the track: “I made a fake instagram so I could see my ex’s page after we’d blocked…

Content: Kynsy has released a new single, ‘Money’. The track – out through her new label, Nice Swan Records (English Teacher, SPRINTS, Opus Kink) – follows on from her early EPs ‘Things That Don’t Exist’ and ‘Something To Do With Love’. She says of the track: “‘Money’ is a song about the depths of love,…

Content: Molly Payton has shared a new single, ‘Accelerate’. The track follows on from ‘Asphalt’, which marked the first taster of her full-length project planned for sometime this year. Molly says of her new music: “I had dealt with a lot of the heavier parts of what I’ve been through in the last few years, but I…

Content: Indoor Pets have released a new single, ‘Stink Eye (My Joy Is Irrational)’. It’s a cut from their upcoming second album. The group – who released their debut ‘Be Content’ via Wichita Recordings in 2019 – recently inked a deal with Alcopop! Records for their new full-length, ‘Pathetic Apathetic’, due 10th May. Commenting on…

Content: Låpsley has released a new double-single, ‘Angeles’ / ‘Build A Man’. The tracks follow on from her recent drop ‘4AM Ascension Day’, which marked the first taste of new EP ‘A Guilty Heart Can Never Rest’, which will arrive on 10th May. Of ‘Angeles’, she says: “It’s filled with strange memories, and I’ve always…

Content: ratbag has launched live performance series featuring tracks from her debut EP The four-track effort, ‘why aren’t you laughing?’, arrived last December, preceded by her singles ‘exit girl’, ‘dead end kids’ and ‘rats in my walls’. The new video series features performances in the homes of her monster pals, with episode one set in…

Content: Pip Millett has released a new single. ‘Better’ – which she’s performed in session for COLORS – follows the release of her new EP ‘Tell Jimmy’, which arrived back in February and features her tracks ‘Eating Out (Feat. Rae Khalil) and ‘Fight You’, amongst others. The EP marks first taste of new music since…

Content: FEET are back with a brand new single, ‘Sit Down’, the third offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’. Following on from ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Why Would I Lie’, lead singer George Haverson explains the tongue-in-cheek message. “The triumphant parking of your derrière is an active form of protest against our capitalist…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Irish foursome PILLOW QUEENS explore love, loss, and catharsis with their third album, ‘Name Your Sorrow’. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Linsey Teggert.Photos: Martyna Bannister. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY In the fickle music industry world, third albums are often underrated and overlooked. We make so much of the…

Content: Following up their recent single ‘kill me’, East London’s bby are back with another powerful dose of sound with ‘Breathe’. Zane Lowe gave the track its first play last week, and it’s clear to see why – ‘Breathe’ is a rousing 3-minute jolt of frantic energy. “Breathe is about a panic attack,” explains vocalist…

Content: Scottish outfit Brògeal have unveiled their brand new single ‘Witchy Emerald Eyes’, the third track to be lifted from their forthcoming EP. Following on from the success of ‘Girl From NYC’ and ‘Fly Away’, the band are also gearing up for their biggest year to date. Fresh from a support tour with kindred spirits…

Content: Nigerian powerhouse Tems is finally unleashing her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Born In The Wild’, this May. This news comes fresh off the heels of Tems’ Coachella debut, where she appeared with surprise appearances from global superstars Justin Bieber and Wizkid for their megahit ‘Essence’. Tems is set to return to the Coachella stage…

Content: Beabadoobee is back to tantalise taste buds with a new single next month, ‘Take A Bite’. Dropping May 9th, 2024, the first course is a delicious preview of a forthcoming album, though the release date for the full-length remains under wraps. The news comes hot on the heels of Beabadoobee teasing the song on…

Content: Irish post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. are sending their fans into a frenzy with a cryptic new visualiser titled ‘Romance’, hinting at their expected upcoming album. The mysterious 90-second clip, unveiled this afternoon, is steeped in a sense of unease. Seemingly drawing inspiration from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, the visualiser features a deserted hallway with…

Content: Billie Eilish sent shockwaves through the Coachella crowd at the weekend with a surprise DJ set, offering fans a taste of what’s to come on her highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The announcement of the new album, coming just last week, follows the phenomenal success of her 2021 sophomore album,…

Content: Faroe Islands punk outfit Joe & The Shitboys are back with a new single that cuts straight to the core – ‘PLEASE SEEK HELP’. “While Joe & The Shitboys lyrics tend to be full of irony, ‘PLEASE SEEK HELP’ is a straightforward call for people to fix their shit,” explains frontman Fríði Djurhuus, aka…

Content: Weyes Blood has unveiled a new music video for ‘Andromeda’, the lead single from her critically acclaimed 2019 album, ‘Titanic Rising’. The visually striking video, co-directed by Weyes Blood (Natalie Mering) alongside Ambar Navarro and Colton Stock, is a treat for fans both new and old. Filming began in 2018 but was ultimately completed…

Content: The best bands don’t stick inside the lines, but scribble all over the top in their own unique style. Bright wax crayons at the ready, WELLY – who take to Dot To Dot this May – are one of the most exciting new acts in ages. Check them out with our first DORK x…

Content: Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that NOAHFINNCE owns a lot of…. erm… “dick-related memorabilia”. What’s your breakfast of choice? Anything involving sausages. Have…

Content: You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Callum Moloney from Big Special. 7am → Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm… Panic that I only have 10 minutes left to get ready before…

Content: Label: Island RecordsReleased: 12th April 2024 If you haven’t heard of English Teacher, then where the hell have you been? Widely considered ‘the next big thing’, their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ not only proves that theory, it might actually be understating just how special this band is. ‘This Could Be Texas’ is a…

Content: Label: Chrysalis RecordsReleased: 12th April 2024 In years to come, in the post-apocalyptic age, when the aliens invade and we’re looking for something to explain where it all went wrong, we should hand them this new BODEGA record. ‘Our Brand Could Be Yr Life’ is at once both a fuzzy, joyous soundscape and a scathing,…

Content: As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Luke Hemmings, taken from our May 2024 issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask is that…

Content: A. G. COOK, the visionary behind PC Music, has already redefined pop with his audacious and inventive approach. His latest project, ‘Britpop’, blurs genre boundaries, exploring the essence and future of pop through a blend of nostalgia, innovation, and a deep dive into British cultural identity. Words: Martyn Young.Photos: Sinna Nasseri. This article is…

Content: ENGLISH TEACHER are living up to their undoubted potential, carving their own path with a remarkable debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Patrick Gunning assisted by Deckard Hurd.Styling: Molly Ashman assisted by Rebecca Evans White.Hair & makeup: Chloe Rose using Saie Beauty. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters.…

Content: As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with English Teacher, taken from our May 2024 issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we ask is that you…

Content: The May 2024 issue of Dork is here, and it’s packed with innovation, artistry, and a distinct blend of voices that are shaping the future of music. Our cover stars this month include the groundbreaking A. G. Cook, the psychedelically inspired and currently really rather ubiquitous-in-a-good-way Djo, sure to be one of 2024’s best…

Content: Dua Lipa released a new single, ‘Illusion’. The track coincides with tickets going on sale for her upcoming show at the Royal Albert Hall on 17th October in support of her not-long-announced third album, ‘Radical Optimism’. Released on 3rd May, a press release explains the record is “inspired by Dua’s own self-discovery.” Dua worked…

Content: Nell Mescal has released a new single, ‘Yellow Dresser’. It’s a track from the recent Dork cover star and Hype List 2024 inductee’s upcoming debut EP ‘Can I Miss It For A Minute?’, due on 3rd May via LAB Records. Nell and her band will also perform at Dork’s Night Out at London’s 100…

Content: Scene Queen has released a new single, ‘Stuck (Ft. 6arelyhuman)’. The track follows her recent UK headline tour, as well as the singles ‘Finger’, ‘Milf’, and ‘Pink Push Up Bra’. She’s also about to head out on the road again supporting PVRIS. A press release explains: “Assemble your Top 8 and get your glitter…

Content: Mimi Webb has released a new single, ‘Mistake’. A collaboration with songwriter Ryan Tedder, the track coincides with the start of her support slot on Benson Boone’s US Fireworks and Rollerblades Tour. A press release explains: “On her first new offering of the year, she pulls back the curtains and isn’t afraid to walk…

Content: Perrie has released her debut single, ‘Forget About Us’. The Little Mixer’s first solo offering, it was co-written by Perrie with Ed Sheeran, songwriter David Hodges, and Steve Solomon. Perrie says: “I look back on past relationships and do think happily about those times. Do I want to be there now? No. It didn’t…

Content: BLUE BENDY ditch rock star clichés for signed vinyl and sword rentals on debut album, ‘So Medieval’. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY It isn’t easy being in a band. It might sound like it’s all glitz and glamour: headline…

Content: As she returns for her second album, girl in red’s Marie Ulven is embracing joy and self-discovery. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Derek Bremner. “Everyone should just be making jokes all the time,” says girl in red’s Marie Ulven. “Laughter is just so cool.” That smirking desire to have a good time fuels her maximalist new…

Content: Abbie Ozard has announced her debut album, ‘everything still worries me’. The full-length will arrive on 25th July via House Anxiety, teased by new single ‘anything for you’ and a headline show at YES basement, Manchester on 17th May. Abbie says of the track: “In the past I’ve found myself changing everything about myself…

Content: Black Pumas have confirmed a new European tour. The run is in support of their recent second album, ‘Chronicles Of A Diamond’. Released last year, the full-length follows on from their 2019 self-titled debut. Catch them live at the following: JUNE26-30 – Glastonbury Festival JULY7 Love Supreme, Lewes OCTOBER28 O2 Academy, Bristol29 Royal Albert…

Content: Blue Bendy have released a new single, ‘So Medieval’. It’s a track from their debut album of the same name. The full-length is set for release on 12th April via The state51 Conspiracy, and has already been teased by singles ‘Come On Baby, Dig!’ and ‘The Day I Said You’d Died (He Lives)’. Of…

Content: Jaws The Shark has teamed up with Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi for a new single. ‘Got It Made’ is the latest cut from upcoming debut album, ‘Wasteland!’. The 11-track record – due 19th July – sees main man Olly Bailey joined by bassist Brendan O’Boyle, and Dinosaur Pile-Up’s Michael Sheils on drums. Olly says…

Content: The Lemon Twigs have unveiled a brand new single, ‘How Can I Love Her More?’. It’s a track from Brian and Michael D’Addario‘s upcoming new album ‘A Dream Is All We Know’, set for release on 3rd May via Captured Tracks following their 2023 LP ‘Everything Harmony’. The duo explain: “With “How Can I…

Content: Wunderhorse are back with a new single, ‘Midas’. Speaking on the inspiration for the song, frontman Jacoblater explains: “The song was written in a bathtub in Paris, and forgotten about until it resurfaced in Minnesota. Midas is the guy who makes you feel like a pencil stub, all used up and nothing to show…

Content: Shedding commercial concerns for a yearning to be her authentic self, Lizzy McAlpine’s new album ‘Older’ is an evolution that marks out an artist in pursuit of genuine self-expression. Words: Liam Konemann. It’s morning in Hawaii, and Lizzy McAlpine is just easing into the day. We are two months out from the release of…

Content: Wallows have released a new video for ‘Calling After Me’. It’s the latest cut from their just-announced third album, ‘Model’. The former Dork cover stars (Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston) will release the full-length on 24th May. The band recently returned with a new single, ‘Your Apartment’. The track – co-written by…

Content: O. have released a new single, ‘176’. It’s a cut from their debut album ‘WeirdOs’, which the duo – baritone saxophonist Joseph Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – will release on 21st June via Speedy Wunderground. Speaking of the single, the band say it was written “in tribute to the 176 night bus and…

Content: Sophie May has announced a new EP. It follows on from her second EP, ‘Worst Thoughts In The World’, which arrived last summer, with ‘Deep Sea Creatures’ out 21st June. She’s also shared a new single, ‘Tiny Dictator’, a song inspired by her experience with OCD. Sophie says: “‘Tiny Dictator’ is a song that…

Content: HighSchool have released a new single, ‘She Took You To Narnia‘ It’s a cut from their second EP, ‘Accelerator’. The Naarm/Melbourne-raised, now-London-based post-punk duo will release the five-track effort on 19th April via [PIAS]. “A subtle influence for ‘She Took You To Narnia’ is ‘Mirror’s Image’ by The Horrors,” the band explain. “We especially…

Content: STONE are about to release their much-anticipated debut album, ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’, but it’s a record they’ve been crafting for years. If it comes to it, they’re even willing to fight an alligator. Read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Claudia Legge. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY…

Content: Electric Castle has announced over 80 more acts for this summer’s festival. Joining the event’s tenth birthday bash are Paolo Nutini (pictured), Sean Paul, Todd Terje, Yune Pinku, Antony Szmierek, Sasha, Palaye Royale, Kawala, Angélica Garcia, Cavalera, Apashe With Brass Orchestra, Iguana Death Cult, DJ Yoda, Dub Pistols and more. They join loads of…

Content: The Great Escape has confirmed loads of new names for 2024’s event. The new additions include Kenya Grace (pictured), Nieve Ella, Borough Council, Blossom Caldarone, C Turtle, SNAYX, Terra Twin, The Rills, Highschool, Circe, Home Counties, Orchards, Peter Xan, Slow Fiction and more. They join the likes of Soft Play, Kneecap, Lauren Mayberry, Alfie…

Content: The Mysterines have released a new single, ‘Sink Ya Teeth’. The news follows the announcement of their new album, ‘Afraid Of Tomorrows’. The follow-up to 2022 debut ‘Reeling’, it’s due on 7th June via Fiction Records and has already been teased by new single ‘Stray’. Vocalist and guitarist Lia Metcalfe says: “Sink Ya Teeth…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Exploring ‘Up On Gravity Hill’, METZ‘s latest album, reveals a band at the crossroads of evolution and innovation, delving into new depths of creativity post-pandemic. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Vanessa Heins. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Evolution is not just inevitable; it’s a creative necessity for…

Content: Mitski is the final headliner to be announced for All Points East. She will top the bill on Sunday 18th August, with support from Beabadoobee, TV Girl, Ethel Cain, Arlo Parks, Sir Chloe, Wasia Project, Infinity Song, Wisp, Towa Bird, Strawberry Guy and bby. Kaytranada will also headline the event on Friday 16th August,…

Content: Conan Gray is embracing vibrant new horizons as he meets his prime pop potential with ‘Found Heaven’. Words: Neive McCarthy. Even when you think you’ve seen and felt it all, something new is always around the corner. Life is full of surprises, good and bad, and there comes a point where you have to…

Content: They’ve just come off a UK tour that saw them live streaming to more people on the Dork Instagram than could fit in the venue they were playing (and London’s KOKO is no tiny circuit venue, ‘FYI’). With their new album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ imminent, Dork indie faves Sea Girls are back in to Down With Boring…

Content: SeeYouSpaceCowboy have released a new single, ‘Red Wine And Discontent’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album ‘Coup De Grâce’, arriving 19th April, and follows on from the San Diego post-hardcore band’s recent singles ‘Chewing The Scenery’, ‘Respite For A Tragic Tale (ft. iRis.EXE)’, ‘Silhouettes in Motion’ and ‘To The Dance Floor (Ft.…

Content: Royal Blood have announced a warm-up show for their upcoming tenth anniversary celebrations for their 2014 self-titled debut album. The duo are planning to release ‘Royal Blood – 10th Anniversary Edition’, which will feature a bunch of bonus material, on 16th August, accompanied by a special run of shows. Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher…

Content: Billie Eilish has announced her third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The full-length – co-written and produced by her brother, FINNEAS – will arrive on 17th May via Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records. Billie announced the news on Instagram: “‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ MY THIRD ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMMM COMES OUT MAY 17THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHHHH so crazy to…

Content: They’ve just come off a UK tour that saw them live streaming to more people on the Dork Instagram than could fit in the venue they were playing (and London’s KOKO is no tiny circuit venue, ‘FYI’). With their new album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ imminent, Dork indie faves Sea Girls are back in to Down…

Content: St. Vincent is set to embark on a tour across the UK and Europe, starting with a performance at Bristol’s SWX on May 31st and including a notable show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 1st. Her seventh studio album, ‘All Born Screaming’, is set for release on 26th April. Tickets for the…

Content: Former The Naked and Famous co-founder Thomas Powers has unveiled details of his forthcoming debut solo album, ‘A Tyrant Crying In Private’, due for release on 17th May. Powers describes the sound of A Tyrant Crying In Private as “unapologetically me,” encompassing alternative, electronic and neo-classical influences. The album features collaborations with a range…

Content: Chappell Roan has released a new single. ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ follows on from her 5* debut album, ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’, which came out last year. She’s also set to support Olivia Rodrigo on a bunch of US and Canada dates this summer, and headline in the UK in September.…

Content: Aziya is back with a new single, ‘party’s over’. Co-produced by Aziya and Grammy award winning producer John Hill, the release follows on from the Londoner’s recent EP ‘LONELY CASTLES’. Aziya explains: “It’s about seeing someone in the crowd and all of your fantasies and intentions and lust is on that person from the…

Content: Boston Manor have dropped a new single, ‘Sliding Doors’. It follows on from recent single ‘Container’, as well as their fourth album ‘Datura’, and arrives ahead of an April tour and summer set at 2000trees. Lead singer Henry Cox says: “Sliding Doors is named after that movie of the same name. I called it that because…

Content: Omar Apollo has released a new single, ‘SPITE’. Posted online after teasing “LP2” on social, the track follows on from both his recent EP, and his debut album ‘IVORY’. “‘Spite’ is a song about a long distance relationship and wanting to show the other person that you’re okay without them even though you feel…

Content: Luke Hemmings has released a new single, ‘Close My Eyes’. It’s the latest track from his recently-announced EP, his first new solo music since 2021’s ‘When Facing the Things We Turn Away From’. ‘boy’ is set for release on 26th April via Arista Records, and was produced with longtime collaborator and songwriting partner Sammy…

Content: Local Natives have released a new single, ‘Alpharetta’. It’s the latest from their upcoming record ‘But I’ll Wait For You’, out digitally on 19th April via Loma Vista Recordings, a companion record for their fifth studio album ‘Time Will Wait For No One’, which arrived last year. In a statement about the album, the band comment: “But…

Content: Cage The Elephant have released a new single, ‘Good Time’. It’s the latest from the band’s recently-announced sixth studio album. ‘Neon Pill’ will be released on 17th May, and has already been teased by new single ‘Out Loud’. Matthew Shultz says of the new song: “‘Good Time’ was one of those rare tracks that…

Content: It’s eighteen months since HOPE TALA dropped her last single, but as she returns with a brand new offering (and a freshly obtained driving licence), ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, she’s lost none of her power. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY…

Content: Dork’s Night Out is heading to Truck Festival this summer, with a specially curated line-up set to take over The Nest. Our we’re-gonna-call-ourselves-legendary party wagon will roll up on Sunday 28th July with a line-up full of Dork faves and brand new talent as part of our Big Summer plans. Headlined by the mighty…

Content: Baby Queen has released a new single, ‘Ride Or Die’. The track marks her first since debut album ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ came out last November via Polydor Records. A press release explains: “‘Ride Or Die’ was written by Baby Queen – aka Bella Latham – a few years ago and was originally intended for inclusion…

Content: Glass Animals have announced a new world tour. The dates are in support of their fourth album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’. Set to arrive on 19th July via Polydor Records, it’s the follow up to 2020’s ‘Dreamland’, and comes alongside a brand new single, ‘Creatures In Heaven’. “Life can change dramatically, but…

Content: Porij have released a new single, ‘Ghost’. It’s a track from the band’s imminent debut album, ‘Teething’. The full-length is set for release 26th April via Play It Again Sam Records, and has already been teased by recent singles ‘My Only Love’ and ‘Unpredictable’. Check out the new single below; the album’s full tracklisting…

Content: Swim Deep have released a new video for ‘First Song’. It follows on from recent drop ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died In Vegas?’, arriving ahead of their new album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside…’, set for release on 7th June. Frontman Austin says: “This song came about after Cavan got my heavy into…

Content: Mia Wray has shared a new single, ‘What If’. The track follows on from the Melbourne-based newcomer’s December dates with DMA’S, as well as recent single ‘Tell Her’. Mia says of the track: “I had really big feelings for someone, and I couldn’t stop worrying about what would happen if I told them how…

Content: Chanel Loren has released a new single, ‘Zone’. The track follows on from her recent drop featuring Kota The Friend, ‘Carelessly Doomed’. Her first track of 2024, the now Sydney-based artist supported Kota for his headline Australian tour dates a year ago. On the new track, Chanel says: “’Zone’ is an open letter to…

Content: After spending much of the last couple of years riding ‘Heat Waves’ on the way to becoming one of the biggest bands on the planet, Glass Animals have returned with news of their fourth album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’. Set to arrive on 19th July via Polydor Records, it’s the follow up…

Content: The Itch have released their debut single, ‘Ursula’. A homage to author Ursula K. Le Guin, notably her 1974 novel The Dispossessed, the track arrives ahead of London duo Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie‘s first headline show at The Social on 10th April. The live favourites also have a bunch of festival dates coming…

Content: English Teacher have announced a new UK tour. The dates follow an earlier run this spring coinciding with their upcoming debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’, which arrives on 12th April. Speaking ahead of their tour announcement, the group stated: “The biggest headline shows of our lives. Never expected to make it past the…

Content: LIZZIE ESAU‘s journey to a dynamic force on the UK music scene embodies the fiery transition of turning a passion into a life’s work, fueled by relentless touring, evolving musicality, and the unyielding desire to stay authentic. With her new single, ‘Wait Too Late’, out now, she’s embracing the uncomfortable, powered by a community…

Content: London newcomer LULU. has released a new single. ‘Let Go’ follows on from ‘Yesterdays’ and ‘Save Me’, with both tracks out now via AMF Records (Greentea Peng, Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean). She’s also confirmed a new EP, ‘Dear Disorientated Soul’, arriving on 15th May. “Let Go describes the unconditional love I discovered within my…

Content: NOISY have announced a new headline tour. The news follows their recent single ‘All Of U’, and their longer project ‘FAST FWD: to friday [Vol 1]’, which featured collaborations with Tinchy Stryder, Master Peace, Dead Pony and more. The details are: OCTOBER16 Bristol, The Exchange17 London, The Lower Third18 Nottingham, Bodega19 Birmingham, Muthers Studio23…

Content: Soft Launch have arrived with their debut single, ‘Cartwheels’. The Irish quintet, who have been whispered about by those in the know for a while now (seriously, at least two recent cover stars have namechecked them to us of late – Ed), got their first spin on BBC Radio 1 from Declan McKenna (yep,…

Content: Lip Critic have released a new single, ‘In The Wawa (Convinced I Am God)’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming album ‘Hex Dealer’, which will be released on 17th May and has already been teased by singles ‘Milky Max’, ‘The Heart’ and ‘It’s The Magic’, with the NYC-based electronic punk band recently inking…

Content: FLETCHER has released a new video for ‘Pretending’. It’s the latest from her new album ‘In Search Of The Antidote’, released back in March. Her second full-length, it follows debut LP ‘Girl Of My Dreams’. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m a Pisces, but I can meet a beautiful person in a coffee…

Content: Dead Pony have shared a new video for ‘Rainbows’. It’s a track from their imminent debut album ‘Ignore This’, set for release on 5th April via LAB/Seeker Records. “RAINBOWS is a song about loving yourself,” says Anna Sheilds. “Growing up as a teenager, I always felt like a bit of an outcast and I…

Content: Yellow Days has released a new single, ‘Finer Things In Life’. It’s a track from his upcoming album ‘Hotel Heaven’, out this Friday (5th April), and also arrives ahead of his upcoming headline tour, which kicks off next week in Manchester. George van den Broek says: “I’ve never cared about nice stuff, my trousers…

Content: LA Priest has announced a new EP. ‘LA Fusion’ follows on from his third album, ‘Fase Luna’, and is set for release on 3rd May via Domino. He’s also shared early single ‘City Warm Heart’. “I wrote this song in the Costa Rican jungle as I pictured myself returning to tour the cities of…

Content: BIG SPECIAL have released a new single, ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’. It’s the latest cut from their recently-announced debut album, ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’. The full-length is set for release on 10th May via SO Recordings, and has already been teased by singles including ‘BUTCHER’S BIN’ and ‘DUST OFF / START AGAIN’. Lead singer…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY TOMORROW X TOGETHER return with their sixth mini-album ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’, bridging past and future with a narrative deepening their unique musical journey. Both a throwback and a leap forward, It’s an exciting blend of nostalgia and innovation. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature now. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: BIGHIT…

Content: Paris Paloma has announced her debut album. Titled ‘Cacophony’, the record is set to arrive on 30th August. The news comes alongside a new version of her breakthrough single ‘labour’. Titled ‘LABOUR (the cacophony)’, it features more than 100 fan vocals throughout the song. ‘Cacophony’ will feature 15 tracks, including previously released singles ‘my…

Content: Matty Healy has shared solo track ‘Loads of Crisps’. Posted under his well-known online moniker Truman Black, a Tumblr post links to a SoundCloud where the 1975 frontman has previously posted another solo track, ‘And Then The Sand We Sink In‘, and his solo set from Dublin last year, ‘A Musical Performance Of An…

Content: St. Vincent has shared a further preview of her upcoming album. ‘Flea’ is taken from the full-length ‘All Born Screaming’, and follows the debut single from the record ‘Broken Man’. Set for release on 26th April via Virgin Music/Fiction Records, it’ll be Annie Clark’s first self-produced record. “There are some places, emotionally, that you…

Content: Vampire Weekend have previewed more of their upcoming album, with the release of ‘Mary Boone’. It will appear on their upcoming fifth studio record ‘Only God Was Above Us’, set for release on 5 April 2024 via Columbia Records. The track is named after one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New…

Content: Lorde has contributed a cover of ‘Take Me To The River’ to the A24 Music compilation ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense,’ celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic concert film and its soundtrack. The compilation features a host of artists, including Paramore, Miley Cyrus, and The National, each…

Content: Courting have shared a brand new track, ‘Battle’. The song is taken from the sessions for their recent second album ‘New Last Name’, and arrives as the band drop the record on vinyl and CD. Courting have also been announced for this year’s Live At Leeds: In The Park festival. Set to take place…

Content: Rising pop sensation Henry Moodie has unveiled his latest single, ‘beat up car’. The track is a heartfelt effort that encapsulates the feeling of finding solace and escape with a loved one. Speaking about the track, Moodie shared, “‘beat up car’ is a song fantasising about running away with someone who makes life feel…

Content: Master Peace has teamed up with Princess Superstar for a new remix. Following up on his recent debut album, ‘How To Make A Master Peace’, the new version of ‘I Might Be Fake’ – titled ‘I Might Be A Fake-Arrr’, is streaming now. Master Peace is set to head out on the festival circuit…

Content: With her debut album ‘The Garden Dream,’ gglum weaves a rich tapestry of dreams and reality, exploring a deeply personal musical journey that spans the gamut of her eclectic influences and introspective lyricism. Just don’t skip on the first listen. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY.…

Content: Truck Festival has confirmed the winners for this year’s band apps. Loads of new acts applied to play the event, with the winners chosen via both industry guests (including Dork, ‘FYI’ – we championed Birmingham indie-popster Eliza May (pictured)) and a public vote. Playing will be: thistle.Minds IdleHoly LoafLOCK-INpecqIsaac StuartIn-Flight MovieHööFJonny Payne & The…

Content: Maggie Rogers has announced two new London shows. She’ll perform at Hackney Empire on 4th and 5th September in support of her third studio album, ‘Don’t Forget Me’, which will be released on 12th April. “I wanted to make an album that sounded like a Sunday afternoon,” explains Maggie. “Worn in denim. A drive in your…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY ‘Let’s Start Degeneracy’ finds Atlanta-based trio MICROWAVE getting older. Mind you, there’s no mustiness here. This is a record that strips away the bullshit to see the band at their most liberated and, as vocalist Nathan Hardy says, “self-actualised”. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Bridget Craig.…

Content: Dork’s Night Out is back this May for a brand new edition, featuring one of our very favourite new acts, the magnificent Nell Mescal. The 2024 Hype List inductee and previous cover star will play London’s 100 Club on Wednesday, 8th May alongside special guests ‘TBA’ soon. It follows up on our previous Dork’s…

Content: Ellie Bleach has released a new video for ‘Hottest Man Alive 1995’. It’s the latest cut from her second EP, ‘Now Leaving West Feldwood’. The six-track record in a concept piece set in the fictional town of West Feldwood, and is out today (28th March) via Sad Club Records. She also has a bunch…

Content: Leigh-Anne Pinnock has released a new solo single, ‘Stealin’ Love’. The track follows on from debut ‘Don’t Say Love’ and the more recent ‘My Love’, and is taken from a collection of songs she created while working on her debut album. Talking about the track, Leigh-Anne explains: “’Stealin’ Love’ speaks to those times when you…

Content: Boardmasters has confirmed a few new names for 2024. The additions include The Streets (pictured), Maisie Peters, Ghetts, Professor Green, Cat Burns, Future Utopia, Sammy Virji, Ewan Mcvicar, Good Neighbours, Ayanna, Take A Chance On Us, Antslive, and Tors. They join headliner Sam Fender, as well as early confirmations Stormzy and Chase & Status.…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have released a new track from their upcoming album. Titled ‘Clancy’, the full-length will be released on 17th May via Fueled By Ramen, and has already been teased by first single ‘Overcompensate’ – and now we have ‘Next Semester’, too. They’ve also confirmed a world tour which includes two nights at…

Content: Aurora has announced her fourth studio album, ‘What Happened To The Heart?’. Billed as her “most personal and cathartic album”, the full-length is set for release on 7th June via Decca Records/Glassnote/Petroleum, preceded by new single ‘Some Type Of Skin’ and accompanied by a tour that includes a night at the Royal Albert Hall…

Content: Label: EMI / Capitol RecordsReleased: 29th March 2024 The debut album from Blu DeTiger is a dreamy indie-pop explosion. Bursting with juicy sound, bubbling synthy-ness and angelic vocals, ‘All I Ever Want Is Everything’ is a total crowd-pleaser. It’s clear Blu knows no half-measures – each track is vibrant and precisely produced. It’s experimental, unexpected,…

Content: Label: Rise RecordsReleased: 29th March 2024 After almost three decades of making music together, Sum 41 bid farewell to the scene. But they’re not bowing out quietly. Refusing to settle for a standard 12-track swansong, they’ve spun their final record into a behemoth double album. After straddling the line between genres for most of their…

Content: Label: Sad Club RecordsReleased: 28th March 2024 Ellie Bleach loves a bit of theatricality; drama seeps its way through the cracks of her earlier works, and on her latest EP, she takes it that bit further by setting the six tracks in the fictional town of West Feldwood with a story that takes several twists…

Content: Label: Bright Antenna RecordsReleased: 29th March 2024 An exploration into the very highs and very lows of love and life, ‘Life Is A Killer’ is the bright yet devastating new release from Love Fame Tragedy. Entangled in a mish-mash of alt-pop, The Wombats’ beloved frontman Murph lays bare a kaleidoscope of emotions, discussing the good,…

Content: Label: Suicide SqueezeReleased: 29th March 2024 The effortlessly cool Chastity Belt return with another gorgeous album. ‘Live Laugh Love’ is easygoing and understated, yet rich in substance. True to the group’s paired back style, listeners get to truly appreciate every vocal and every chord. Their modest production style is a welcome change of pace from…

Content: The indie icon now returns with an experimental, indefinable era. Words + Photos: Finlay Holden. In September 2021, Declan McKenna gave his rock opera opus ‘Zeros’ its belated UK tour debut a full year after sharing those songs with the world. Even back then, several years since the record’s inception, it was clear that…

Content: Nicolas Michaux has shared a new single and video, ‘She’s An Easy Rider’. A re-adaptation of a song by Tucker Zimmerman released in 1971, the track follows on from his recent drop ‘Chaleur Humaine’ and arrives to coincide with tonight’s show at EartH London supporting Adam Green (The Moldy Peaches). “I discovered Tucker Zimmerman…

Content: Blondshell and Bully have teamed up for a new single, ‘Docket’. Blondshell explains: “For me this is a song about splitting off from yourself. It’s about uncertainty when you’re in different environments all the time. In a way it’s about wanting to cope with distance and change but it’s also just a bit about…

Content: SeeYouSpaceCowboy have released a new single, ‘To The Dance Floor (Ft. Courtney LaPlante)’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album ‘Coup De Grâce’, arriving 19th April, and follows on from the San Diego post-hardcore band’s recent single ‘Chewing The Scenery’, which they described as the beginning of a new era, as well as…

Content: Bored At My Grandmas House, aka Leeds-based Amber Strawbridge, has released a new single, ‘How Do You See The World?’. It’s the latest cut from her recently-announced debut album. ‘Show & Tell’ – which follows on from debut EP ‘Sometimes I Forget You’re Human Too’ – will be released on 7th June via CLUE…

Content: Crumb have announced their third album, ‘AMAMA’. Produced alongside Johnscott Sanford and Jonathan Rado in Los Angeles, the record is set for release on 17th May via Crumb Records, accompanied by an appearance in London on 25th May for Wide Awake Festival. Speaking about the album, lead single, and its video, singer and multi-instrumentalist…

Content: Owen – aka American Football’s Mike Kinsella – has released two new singles. ‘Virtue Misspent’ and ‘Hit and Run’ are both taken from his upcoming album ‘The Falls of Sioux’, set for release on 26th April via Big Scary Monsters. “‘Virtue Misspent’ is an homage to one of my all-time favourite bands, New Order,”…

Content: Mary In The Junkyard have announced their debut EP. The news follows the release of their debut single ‘Tuesday’ and follow-up ‘Ghost’, with ‘This Old House’ set for release on 9th May. They’ve also shared teaser track ‘marble arch’. Clari Freeman-Taylor says: “‘this old house’ is all about the memories that exist in the…

Content: Lip Filler have announced a new EP, ‘witchescrew’. Set for release on 24th May via Chess Club Records, it’s teased by early single ‘followup’ and accompanied by June headline dates in London, Bristol and Manchester. “followup is about impatience,” they explain. “Time is a precious thing; when we are told to wait for something…

Content: Native Sun have released a new single, ‘Too Late’. The NYC alt-rockers’ latest track arrives today (Tuesday, 26th March) via Grand Jury, coinciding with their US co-headline tour alongside THUS LOVE. Frontman Danny Gomez says: “”It’s too late and I don’t care!” A rallying cry for the downtrodden who choose to persevere in spite…

Content: Hannah Grae has announced her first-ever headline show. She’ll perform at The Grace in London on 22nd May, with tickets on general sale from 10am on Thursday 28th March. The show celebrates her latest mini-album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, which followed on from her recent tracks ‘Better Now You’re Gone’, ‘Who Dunnit?’, ‘It Could’ve Been You’ and ‘Screw…

Content: Been Stellar have released a new single, ‘All In One’. It’s the latest track to be released from their not-long-announced debut album, ‘Scream From New York, NY’. Set to arrive on 14th June via Dirty Hit, the full-length has already been teased with single ‘Passing Judgment’. Been Stellar explain: “In many ways this song and…

Content: Sam Morton have announced their debut album, ‘Daffodils & Dirt’. The duo – actor and director Samantha Morton and music producer and co-songwriter Richard Russell – will release the full-length on 14th June via XL Recordings. The 12-track record features collaborations with Alabaster DePlume, Laura Groves, Jack Peñate and additional vocalist Ali Campbell, and…

Content: Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is heading to the seaside for some sustainable fun tonight (Monday 25th March), for our latest episode. This week, we’re ‘live’ from Brighton’s Prince Albert with Panic Shack and Plantoid for Son Estrella Galacia’s mini-fest of live music, beer culture, gastronomy, and a commitment to “positive environmental impact”. Oooo, etc. ============================== Image ============================== URL…

Content: Tonight, the famous Prince Albert celebrates the new and necessary. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Alex Amoros + Alessandro-Mariscalco (Sugar Kane Productions). Oh we do like to be beside the seaside. That’s undeniable. Across the streets and sounds of Brighton is a buffet of artists and venues moving in boundary-pushing new directions. With that in mind,…

Content: Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is heading to the seaside for some sustainable fun tonight (Monday 25th March), for our latest episode. This week, we’re ‘live’ from Brighton’s Prince Albert with Panic Shack and Plantoid for Son Estrella Galacia’s mini-fest of live music, beer culture, gastronomy, and a commitment to “positive environmental impact”.…

Content: Local Natives have announced a new album. ‘But I’ll Wait For You’ – out digitally on 19th April via Loma Vista Recordings – is a companion record for their fifth studio album ‘Time Will Wait For No One’, which arrived last year. In a statement about the album, the band comment: “But I’ll Wait For You is the…

Content: Dua Lipa has booked a new London show. She’ll perform at the Royal Albert Hall on 17th October – with tickets on general sale from 12th April – in support of her not-long-announced third album, ‘Radical Optimism’. Released on 3rd May, a press release explains the record is “inspired by Dua’s own self-discovery.” “‘Radical…

Content: Wallows have released a new single, ‘Calling After Me’. It’s the latest cut from their just-announced third album, ‘Model’. The former Dork cover stars (Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston) will release the full-length on 24th May. The band recently returned with a new single, ‘Your Apartment’. The track – co-written by the…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY  One of the most powerfully fun bands to come out of the 00s, GOSSIP are back with their first album in over a decade.  Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature now. Words: Liam Konemann.Photos: Cody Critcheloe. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It’s Valentine’s Day, and things are off to…

Content: Heartfelt euphoria from bruised uncertainty. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. For those on the outside, it’s easy to dismiss Bleachers as a cute footnote in Jack Antonoff’s world-renowned career as a producer. Over the past twelve years, though, the urgent rock’n’roll band has slowly built the sort of dedicated following that’s taken them from…

Content: Rock For People has confirmed a new list of names for this year’s festival. The latest acts include The Darkness, NOAHFINNCE, Picture Parlour, Scowl, Shame (pictured), The Struts, The Lathums and Thumper, who join The Prodigy, Yungblud and The Offspring. Plus, iDKHOW, Sum 41, Enter Shikari, Bad Omens, Bombay Bicycle Club, Body Count Feat…

Content: Porter Robinson has released a new single, ‘Cheerleader’. The track follows on from his 2014 debut album ‘Worlds’, and 2021’s ‘Nurture’, with a video directed by Hugh Mulhern and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo. He explains: “When I got back in the studio for ‘Cheerleader’, I asked: what would be something that people could…

Content: Dead Freights have released a new single. ‘Shot Girl Summer’ – which follows on from recent drops ‘How Much To Call My Daddy’ and ‘Call Me On The Wildside’ – is taken from the indie-rock band’s debut EP ‘The Fury Tape’, out today (Friday, 22nd March) via 25 Hour Convenience Store. Singer and guitarist…

Content: From her raw yet bold music to the visual world around it, meg elsier is introducing us to an album that is uniquely, entirely hers. With new track ‘oldnews’ out today, and the full-length ‘spittake’ to follow, read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jacqueline Justice. FOLLOW HYPE…

Content: Florrie has announced her long-awaited debut album. The multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and songwriter will release ‘The Lost Ones’ on 14th June via BMG and Xenomania Records. She’s also shared the title-track, and the news that she’ll be supporting Girls Aloud (who she’s previously both played and written for) at their five O2 Arena London…

Content: girl in red has released her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. First hinted at back in January on a livestream, new single ‘You Need Me Now?’ is taken from her second album, ‘I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!’, which is set for release on 12th April. “Originally, I had a line about wanting Ariana Grande to…

Content: Olivia Rodrigo has released a new deluxe album, and accompanying video. The extended version of her second album ‘GUTS’ coincides with her world tour, which will see her visiting the UK – where she’ll be supported by Remi Wolf – this May. She also recently contributed the track ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ to ‘The…

Content: Still Woozy has announced his second album, ‘Loveseat’. Preceded by new single ‘Shotput’ – which arrives with a video shot in one take at Still Woozy’s home in Portland, Oregon – the full-length is set for release on 28th June via Polydor. “Shotput is a little slice of the myriad of feelings that you…

Content: Cat Burns has announced a new tour in support of her upcoming debut album, ‘early twenties’. The news follows up on previous hits ‘alone’, ‘live more & love more’, ‘people pleaser’ and ‘go’, plus her recent ArrDee collab ‘Home For My Heart’, with the full-length set to arrive on 12th July. Cat says, “early…

Content: renforshort is has announced a new project with early single ‘hurt like it should‘. The Canadian alt-popster also recently released her new track ‘serpentine’, which was produced by Jonny Lattimer (Rina Sawayama) and Jeff Hazin (Glaive, Tai Verdes, Midwxst), and created during a stint in London. The follow-up to 2022 debut album ‘dear Amelia’,…

Content: Five years into his journey and still every inch the pop prodigy, writer, producer and performer Kamal. is blooming into a creative powerhouse. With new single, ‘hurt people’, focusing on the music is clearly paying off. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Martyn Young. FOLLOW…

Content: Newcomers Welly have released a new single, ‘Shopping’. A track that offers up a wry side-eye to consumerism, it arrives alongside a video that sees the five-piece having a blast in a local shopping centre. It’s “about the ‘grass is greener’ mentality – not just in products and tat, but in your surroundings,” frontman…

Content: Wasia Project have shared their new single, ‘Is This What Love Is?‘. The project of sibling duo Will Gao and Olivia Hardy, it follows their latest singles ‘Remember When’ and ‘ur so pretty’, plus recent ballad ‘My Lover Is Sleeping’ and indie-pop track ‘Petals On The Moon’. They released their debut EP ‘how can…

Content: Royal Blood are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their 2014 self-titled debut album. The duo are planning to release ‘Royal Blood – 10th Anniversary Edition’, which will feature a bunch of bonus material, on 16th August, accompanied by a special run of shows. Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher comment: “We can’t quite comprehend the…

Content: Jaws The Shark has announced his long-awaited debut album, ‘Wasteland!’. The 11-track record – due 19th July – sees main man Olly Bailey joined by bassist Brendan O’Boyle, and Dinosaur Pile-Up’s Michael Sheils on drums. Olly explains: “Wasteland is an album that I’d been wanting to write for some time now, and one that…

Content: Cassyette has released a new single, ‘When She Told Me’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced debut album. The full-length is called ‘This World Fucking Sucks’, and it will be released on 23rd August via 23 Recordings. She’s already shared lead singles ‘Why Am I Like This?’ and ‘Ipecac’, in addition to details of…

Content: The Dirty Nil have released a new single, ‘Am I The Menace?’. It’s a track from the upcoming deluxe edition of their latest album ‘Free Rein To Passions’, which is set to arrive on 4th April. Luke Bentham explains: “When we cut this one and our producer, John Goodmanson, heard my lyrics, he laughed…

Content: Sea Girls have released a new single, ‘Midnight Butterflies’. It’s the title-track from their not-long-announced third album. The twelve-track record will be released 14th June via the band’s new independent label Alt. Records, and features previous singles ‘I Want You To Know Me’, ‘Weekends & Workdays’ and ‘Young Strangers’. Frontman Henry Camamile says: “’Midnight…

Content: FEET have released a new single, ‘Why Would I Lie?’. It’s the latest cut from their recently-announced second album, ‘Make It Up’. The follow-up to debut ‘What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham’, the full-length will arrive on 14th June via Submarine Cat Records and has already been teased by new single ‘The Real…

Content: KAWALA have shared a new single, ‘What’s Up’. The track follows on from ‘American Adrenaline’, which is a track the North London five-piece had previously been teasing at live shows and was billed as kickstarting a new era for the group after their 2022 debut ‘Better With You’. ‘What’s Up’ arrives ahead of their…

Content: Lucy Rose has released ‘Over When It’s Over’ from her fifth album, ‘This Ain’t The Way You Go Out’. The full-length will arrive on 19th April via Communion Records, and has already been teased with new cuts ‘Whatever You Want’ and ‘The Racket’. The news follows last year’s single ‘Could You Help Me’, her…

Content: Label: Giant MusicReleased: 22nd March 2024 Empress Of, otherwise known as Lorely Rodriguez, is arguably one of the coolest artists at work – if that wasn’t already clear, the title-track of her new album ‘For Your Consideration’ makes it abundantly so. Effervescently fizzing between sultry beats and honeyed vocals, it paves the way for an…

Content: Label: EMI / Capitol RecordsReleased: 22nd March 2024 There has never been any doubt that Fletcher has the chops to make waves with her alt-pop – her debut, ‘Girl of My Dreams’, had powerhouse vocals and infectious pop beats in droves. And yet, with its follow-up, ‘In Search Of The Antidote’, she blows what came…

Content: Label: ColumbiaReleased: 22nd March 2024 Most people will know Gossip as the scrappy, gnarly indie band who produced seminal track ‘Standing in the Way of Control’, as featured on the formative and age-inappropriate Skins soundtrack. 18 years after that breakthrough and 12 years since their last record, they’re back with their seventh album. And boy,…

Content: Label: 4ADReleased: 22nd March 2024 Probably best known as the lead singer for cult favourites Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker is back with a seventh solo album, ‘Bright Future’. An embodiment of haunting fragility and untold depth, Lenker maintains her position as one of the most distinct and prolific voices in modern music. Lenker’s achingly stunning…

Content: Label: Spinefarm RecordsReleased: 15th March 2024 In the to and fro of some often quite exhausting modern discourse, Kid Kapichi’s ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ aims to land a knockout punch of socio-political critique infused with the raw energy and defiance that’s come to define the quartet. It’s easy to understand why they’d have a bone…

Content: Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 15th March 2024 Following the bite-sized brilliance of ‘Whack World’, Tierra Whack carries more than her share of expectation. A flash-bang of excitement, ‘WORLD WIDE WHACK’ doesn’t shy from the task. Planting her flag deeper into the fertile grounds of her creativity, it expands her canvas with sprawling strokes of her lyrical…

Content: Beabadoobee, Vampire Weekend and Declan McKenna are among the acts playing the Sunday of Radio 1’s Big Weekend Luton. The event will take place from 24th-26th May at Stockwood Park, with further sets from Coldplay, Olly Alexander, Sabrina Carpenter, CMAT, Olivia Dean, FIZZ, Everything Everything, Sea Girls, Picture Parlour and more. The Friday line-up…

Content: Beyoncé has unveiled the artwork for her much-anticipated eighth studio album, officially titled ‘Cowboy Carter’, and set for release on 29th March. The album, revealed during last month’s Superbowl, includes previously released singles ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ and ’16 CARRIAGES’, and is part of a three-part series by the global superstar. The first, 2022’s ‘Renaissance’,…

Content: Bodega have released a new single, ‘Cultural Consumer III’. It’s the latest cut from the band’s upcoming record ‘Our Brand Could Be Yr Life’, out 12th April via Chrysalis Records. Ben Hozie, joint lead vocalist, says: “The ‘cultural consumer’ is a character who has become essential to my songwriting for BODEGA. “Cultural Consumer I”…

Content: Cloud Nothings have released a new album cut, ‘I’d Get Along’. The single follows the release of the album’s title-track last year, which arrived alongside the news that the Cleveland band have signed a new record deal with Pure Noise Records. ‘Final Summer’ is set for release on 19th April. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Baldi says of the…

Content: Allie X has announced a UK and Ireland tour. She’ll perform in Dublin, London and Manchester in support of her latest album ‘Girl With No Face’, which came out earlier this year. “This is the first self-produced album I’ve done, and at times, it felt like I wasn’t going to make it out alive,…

Content: Maggie Rogers has released a new single, ‘So Sick Of Dreaming’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced third studio album, ‘Don’t Forget Me’, which will be released on 12th April. “I wanted to make an album that sounded like a Sunday afternoon,” explains Maggie. “Worn in denim. A drive in your favourite car. No make up,…

Content: Lollapalooza is gearing up for an epic return to Chicago’s Grant Park, slated for August 1st-4th, 2024 Leading the charge are SZA, Tyler, The Creator, blink-182, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex, all taking headline spots. This year’s festival features over 170 bands and artists performing across…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY “It’s going to be a sick year,” claim ONE STEP CLOSER. On the strength of their about to arrive new album ‘All You Embrace’, that seems a pretty safe bet. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Spencer Chamberlain. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Hailing from the steadfast city…

Content: Reading’s Are You Listening? Festival has announced the second batch of artists for this year’s event. The festival, which raises money for local learning disability charity partner Reading Mencap, has confirmed HotWax (pictured), Fat Dog, Heartworms, Frozemode, Opus Kink (Warm-Up Headliner), SNAYX and more. They join Picture Parlour, The Mysterines, Antony Szmierek, BarrelHaus, C…

Content: Janelle Monae has confirmed new shows in Manchester and London. She’ll perform at Brixton Academy on 29th June, followed by a three-night residency in Manchester for Factory International. She’ll also perform at Glastonbury while she’s over. The dates follow the release of her 2023 album ‘The Age of Pleasure’ – catch her live at…

Content: RAYE and Charli XCX are leading the first names for the Saturday of Radio 1’s Big Weekend Luton. The event will take place from 24th-26th May at Stockwood Park, with further sets from Aitch, Griff, Mabel, Alfie Templeman, Caity Baser, Cat Burns, Dylan, The Last Dinner Party and more. The Friday line-up meanwhile will…

Content: METZ have released a new single, ‘Light Your Way Home’. It’s a cut from the band’s recently-announced new album, ‘Up On Gravity Hill’. Their first full-length in four years, the record will arrive on 12th April via Sub Pop, and has already been teased by ’99’ and ‘Entwined (Street Light Buzz)’. Frontman Alex Edkins shares, “’Light Your…