Category: Music

Content: The shortlist has been announced for the BRITs Rising Star Award. The three acts in the running are The Last Dinner Party (pictured), Sekou and Caity Baser, with the winner set to be revealed on Thursday 7th December. The Last Dinner Party comment: “We’re so honoured and thrilled to be nominated for the Rising…

Content: Real Estate have announced a new album. ‘Daniel’ will be released on 23rd February via Domino. The news arrives alongside a video for early teaser ‘Water Underground’, a clip inspired by The Adventures of Pete & Pete and starring the show’s Danny Tamberelli and Michael C. Maronna. “This song is about writing songs,” stated…

Content: Lynks has dropped a new single, ‘(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER’. The track follows on from recent drops ‘NEW BOYFRIEND’ and ‘USE IT OR LOSE IT’, and arrives ahead of a headline tour that kicks off in April 2024. “Now, Grindr can be a wonderful thing – don’t get me…

Content: Sea Power are going to reissue their album, ‘Do You Like Rock Music?’. The Mercury Prize-nominated record will be celebrating its 15th anniversary with additional radio sessions, B-sides and extensive new sleeve notes, set for release on 9th February. The band are celebrating the reissue with a string of dates in the UK playing…

Content: Bilbao BBK Live has signed up Jungle, Massive Attack and Ezra Collective. The event will take place from 11th-13th July in Bilbao, Spain, with further sets from The Prodigy, Overmono, Floating Points live, Underworld, Noname, JPEGMAFIA, Jordan Rakei, Death From Above 1979, Parcels and more. A ticket pre-sale runs from 29th November, with the…

Content: Katy Kirby has released a new single from her upcoming album. Recently signed to ANTI- Records, ‘Party Of The Century’ follows on from recent drop ‘Cubic Zirconia’, with both appearing on ‘Blue Raspberry’, due for release on 26th January. “I wrote ‘Party of the Century’ on FaceTime with my friend Christian Lee Hutson, just kinda haphazardly…

Content: Mimi Webb has released a video for her very first Christmas single. ‘Back Home For Christmas’ follows the release of Mimi’s debut album ‘Amelia’, which came out back in March of this year. She’s also not long released an updated version of her track ‘Last Train To London’, ‘Last Train To London (I Won’t…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY Back with news of their second album, ANOTHER SKY have a whole new vision. Read our latest Dork Playlist cover feature now. Words: Sam Taylor.Photos: Darina. FOLLOW DORK PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY Another Sky are back with their second album, ‘Beach Day’. A record that saw the South London quartet both…

Content: Taking Back Sunday have announced a new tour. The dates are in support of ‘152’ – their first full-length in seven years, since 2016’s ‘Tidal Wave’ – which was released in October via Fantasy Records. The band comment: “We are very excited to head back to the UK.  It’s still amazing to us that…

Content: Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is checking in with the brains behind one of our favourite albums of 2023 tonight, as the magnificent former Dork cover-star Georgia joins us for a catch-up. She’s heading up an episode packed with faves, as we delve deep into Baby Queen‘s debut album ‘Quarter Life Crisis’, check…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Back with a debut EP for new solo endeavour Heavenshe, and with Tonight Alive about to ride again, Jenna McDougall is sure of one thing – she’s all in. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Ali Shutler. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “I’m always going to look for the light,”…

Content: Disclosure have shared a new rework, ‘Higher Than Ever Before (Barry Can’t Swim Remix)’. It’s the penultimate remix from their nine-part series for new album ‘Alchemy’, which also features new versions from DJ Boring, Tommy Villiers, Duskus, Leo Pol, ATRIP and yune pinku, plus Narciss due next week. The project’s full tracklisting reads: Looking…

Content: PJ Harvey and Tom Jones have joined the line-up for Live at The Piece Hall 2024. The summer event series will see them perform on 20th August and 12th July respectively, alongside further headline spots from Loyle Carner, Pixies, Fatboy Slim and more. Tickets for both shows go on general sale on Friday 1st…

Content: Becky Hill is the first headliner confirmed for next year’s Rock N Roll Circus. The Sheffield event will take place in summer, with Becky topping the bill on 30th August. Other acts on the line-up include Joel Corry, Talia Mar, Issey Cross and ADMT. A spokesperson for Rock N Roll Circus says: “Rock N…

Content: Bow Anderson has released a brand new single, ‘Watching Her Heartbreak’. Following on from last year’s ’20s’, this summer’s ‘Midnight’, and autumn’s ‘Dear Body’, it sees the Edinburgh-born, London-based songwriter comforting a friend after a break-up. “My best friend in the whole wide world that I’ve known since I was 4 years old went…

Content: The Snuts have announced their third album, ‘Millennials’. The full-length will arrive on 23rd February via Happy Artist Records / The Orchard, preceded by early single ‘Deep Diving’ and accompanied by album launch shows at Glasgow Barrowlands on 27th and 28th February. “’Deep Diving’ is a raw exploration of our mortality, the ticking clock…

Content: piri & Tommy have released a festive new track, ‘Christmas Time’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘bluetooth’, and piri’s ‘extra hot’ UK tour, which included a night at London’s EartH Basement. The duo explain: “We decided that there isn’t enough Christmas dance music. ‘Christmas Time’ is the opposite of Mariah Carey, it’s…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri has shared a brand version of her latest new single, ‘The Hills’. The original track marks the first taster from her debut album, due in 2024, arriving a few weeks ago alongside news of her biggest London headline show to date at London’s KOKO on 6th March. Rachel says of the track:…

Content: Zara Larsson has released a couple of preview tracks from her new holiday EP, ‘Honor The Light’. ‘Memory Lane’ and ‘Winter Song‘ are out now, Friday 24th November, with the full thing set for release on 1st December via Sommer House/Epic Records. The tracklisting reads: Memory Lane Winter Song Silent Night Light A Candle Tänd…

Content: Deyaz has released a new single, ‘Dylan’. It follows on from his recent tracks ‘You’, ‘Numb’ and ‘I’ll Scream (All The Words)’, and a remix version with vocals from Jessie Reyez, who he’s also recently toured with. Speaking about the new single, Deyaz explains: “I wrote this song for my little brother who I’m really…

Content: Anthony Lexa has dropped a new single, ‘Sleepy’. The track follows on from her collab with Sex Education co-star Felix Mufti (aka Bratphase) for two-track EP ‘T Time’, as well as recent single ‘Early Nights’. Anthony says of the track: “Sleepy is the sexy older sister to my first single ‘Early Nights’. Sometimes no matter how…

Content: ELIO is back with a new single, ‘A2B’. The track marks her second, after ‘Sorority’, following her move to LA and a period away to work on her music, with the pair billed as the start of a “new era” for the up-and-comer. Speaking on the track, ELIO explains: “A2B was one of the…

Content: Mould have dropped their debut single, ‘Birdsong’. The track follows a summer of live shows for the rowdy Bristol newcomers, with a further tour planned for December, as well as sets at Ritual Union and 2000trees next year. “‘Birdsong’ was the first song we made together,” frontman and guitarist Joe Sherrin explains. “The song…

Content: Ella Eyre has released a new single, ‘Head In The Ground (Feat. Tiggs Da Author)’. The track is out now via Play It Again Sam [PIAS], and is billed as marking the beginning of a brand new era for Ella. She’ll also debut new material at a few upcoming shows, including Jazz Cafe in…

Content: Live At Leeds: In The Park has made its first announcement for 2024. Taking over Temple Newsam Park on Saturday 25th May, the all-dayer will host sets from The Kooks, (Dork cover star) Declan McKenna and The Cribs. Plus, Future Islands, Melanie C, White Lies, Mystery Jets, The Academic, The Mysterines, Vistas, The Slow…

Content: Girls Aloud are back! Back!! Back!!! Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine and Nicola are set to reunite for a massive arena tour next May and June across the UK & Ireland. Coming after the passing of Sarah Harding, a statement explains: “Girls Aloud will not be releasing any new music around the tour. The band haven’t…

Content: The Kills have announced a new tour of the UK and Europe. The dates are in support of their just-released new album ‘God Games’, which came out a few weeks ago via Domino. The run will kick off in London on 1st May, before visiting Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin and Warsaw. The details are:…

Content: Zara Larsson has announced a new holiday EP, ‘Honor The Light’. She’ll share two songs from the record, ‘Memory Lane’ and ‘Winter Song’, on Friday 25th November, with the full thing set for release on 1st December via Sommer House/Epic Records. The tracklisting reads: Memory Lane Winter Song Silent Night Light A Candle Tänd Ett…

Content: At London’s O2 Arena, Louis has it all. Words: Jessica Goodman.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. “I’ve got these lot behind me, who the fuck is gonna stop us?” This question, asked by Louis Tomlinson moments after headlining his Away From Home festival for the first time two years ago, has become something of a mantra…

Content: Flow Festival has signed up Pulp, Fred Again.., PJ Harvey and more for 2024. The event – which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary – will also host The Smile, Jessie Ware, Denzel Curry, Kenya Grace and Overmono. Plus, Body & Soul: Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell & François K, Herrensauna , ibe, Arppa &…

Content: NOAHFINNCE has announced this debut album, ‘Growing Up On The Internet’. The news follows on from his recent drops ‘SCUMBAG’ and, the record’s title-track, ‘Growing Up On The Internet’, as well as his Goopy Goopers Tour of the UK. Due on 8th March via Hopeless Records, the record was co-written with the likes of Danny Jones and…

Content: The Japanese House has released ‘ITEIAD Sessions’. It’s a collection of live versions of songs from her second album ‘In the End It Always Does’, which arrived over the summer via Dirty Hit, plus a cover of ABBA’s ‘Super Trouper’. Check it out below, and catch her live at the following: MAY7 – Glasgow, UK…

Content: ENNY, NAS and Ezra Collective are among the supports for Loyle Carner at All Points East. Carner will headline the event on Saturday 17th August, with further sets also coming from Sainte, Joe James, Navy Blue and more to be announced. The festival will run from 16th-25th August, with outdoor cinema, live music, sports…

Content: Belfast up-and-comers Chalk have dropped new single, ‘The Gate’. It’s their first for Nice Swan Records, and follows the release of their debut EP ‘Conditions’ earlier this year. Frontman Ross Cullen says: “‘The Gate’ is a song about the pressures that surround you. The first musical part that was written was the ending, which…

Content: Witch Fever have shared a VLURE remix of ‘Blessed Be Thy’. It’s a track from the band’s debut album ‘Congregation’, and it arrives ahead of their Hot Milk support slots, which include a stop at London O2 Forum, Kentish Town tonight (Wednesday, 22nd November). Amy Walpole explains: “We knew we wanted VLURE to do…

Content: Emily Burns has released a new single, ‘Cheating On Her’. It follows on from her recent drop ‘Balcony Floor’, which arrived a couple of months back alongside a video directed by London-based filmmaker Camille Alyssa that features Emily and her real life girlfriend Grace. She says of the new single: “I wrote Cheating On…

Content: Wings of Desire have released a new double-single, ‘Angels’ / ‘Better Late Than Never’. The tracks are taken from the duo’s new anthology, ‘Life Is Infinite’. A compilation of their early material, it’s set for release on 8th December and will see them perform at Third Man Records in London on 7th December. Of…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but this is the reinvention of TAKING BACK SUNDAY. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: Ashley Osborn. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It was sometime last year, possibly around Thanksgiving, and Adam Lazzara was standing on his driveway talking to…

Content: Miso Extra has dropped a new double-single. ‘2nd Floor’ and Little Dragon cover ‘Constant Surprises’ follow on from her recent EP ‘MSG’, which was released over the summer via Transgressive Records. She has also announced her debut London headline show, which will take place at The Lower Third on 12th March. Speaking about ‘2nd…

Content: London six-piece Flat Party have released a new single, ‘Hindsight’. It’s a track from the band’s upcoming self-titled debut EP, due 19th January via Submarine Cat Records, and coincides with their UK headline tour running through November / December. Vocalist Jack Lawther says of the track: “Our generation is often seen as this group…

Content: Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its line-up for 2024. The event has signed up Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, Disclosure, FKA Twigs, Justice, Mitski, The National, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, Vampire Weekend, Arca, Beth Gibbons, Bikini Kill, Charli XCX, Clipse, Deftones, Jai Paul, Kim Petras, Omar Apollo, Peggy Gou, Rels B, Troye Sivan and loads…

Content: Yungblud has released a new video. It’s for his recent team up with Oli Sykes on their new single ‘Happier’, which marks their second collaboration together following Bring Me The Horizon’s 2020 single ‘OBEY’. Yungblud says: “I have almost been conditioned by myself my whole life to be in pain. When I’m in pain…

Content: Benjamin Francis Leftwich has announced a new tour. The dates are in support of his upcoming album ‘Some Things Break’, due 9th February via Dirty Hit. He’s also shared a new single, ‘Moon Landing Hoax’. Of the tour and new single, Benjamin says: “To me this song is about healing, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly,…

Content: Colouring has confirmed details of a new album. The announcement follows the news that he’s signed to Bella Union, as well as recent single ‘Lune’. The act – formerly a four-piece, now the solo project of Jack Kenworthy – will release ‘Love To You, Mate’ on 23rd February. He’s also shared new single ‘For…

Content: O. have released a new single, ‘ATM’. It’s a cut from their debut EP, ‘Slice’. The duo – baritone saxophonist Joseph Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – will release the effort on 24th November via Speedy Wunderground. Speaking on the track, they explain, “ATM is us getting angry and frustrated about some of the injustices…

Content: The entire 100-minute gig is a carefully curated show full of ambition. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “My favourite musicians have always swung big,” CMAT told Dork earlier this year. After her 2022 debut album ‘If My Wife New I’d Be Dead’ made her a hometown hero, her second album ‘Crazymad, for Me’ dialled…

Content: Stacked to the top, tonight is Baby Queen embracing pop star status in a way only she can. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. It’s three songs into her headline night at London’s Kentish Town Forum, and Baby Queen is standing front and centre with her hands on her head, gazing across the huge room.…

Content: Dora Jar has released a new single, ‘Puppet’. The drop coincides with her The 1975 support tour, which has just seen her play Madison Square Garden in New York City. She says off the track: “’Puppet’ came together earlier this year while I was off social media, in a remote part of Alaska. I…

Content: Will Joseph Cook has released a new single and video, ‘Nobody’s Home’. It’s from his ‘NOVELLA’ EP, which also features his recent singles ‘BORN TO LOSE’, ‘FEARLESS IS THE FLAME’, ‘MF BASSLINE’, and ‘PUNCHIN”. He says of the release: “Nobody’s home is a string of feelings felt and conversations had with someone that truly…

Content: Sabrina Carpenter has released her debut holiday EP, ‘fruitcake’. The six-track release includes the former Dork cover star’s recent drop ‘A Nonsense Christmas’, a festive take on her track ‘Nonsense’. It arrives to coincide with her stint on the road with Taylor Swift for the South American leg of the Era’s Tour, too. Check…

Content: In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of modern music, Glasgow’s VLURE are a beacon of raw, unbridled talent and innovation. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, The Cut. Words: Sam Taylor. FOLLOW THE CUT ON SPOTIFY In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of modern music, Glasgow’s VLURE…

Content: Gossip are back with their first new music in 11 years. The trio will release their new album ‘Real Power’ on 22nd March via Sony Music Entertainment. Recorded with producer Rick Rubin, it follows on from their 2012 album ‘A Joyful Noise’. “When we began, so much about Gossip was about running away –…

Content: It’s time to get out that fancy clobber, Dear Reader. With December around the corner, we’re throwing our annual Christmas party. No, not the kind of do you’re awkwardly forced to attend at work as someone proudly shows you their light-up, musical tie. A proper one. The kind you’d actually choose to be at…

Content: Thy Slaughter have announced their debut album. A new project from A. G. Cook and EASYFUN, ‘Soft Rock’ will be released on 1st December via PC Music, preceded by early double-single ‘Lost Everything’ – which was co-written with SOPHIE and features Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice – and ‘Reign’. Falling in the label’s final…

Content: Allie X has announced her new album, ‘Girl With No Face’. The full-length is set for release on 23rd February, preceded by the title-track and recent drop ‘Black Eye’. “I am thrilled to announce my new record “Girl With No Face”. This is the first self-produced album I’ve done, and at times, it felt…

Content: Holly Humberstone has released a new video for ‘Elvis Impersonators’. It’s the latest track from her debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’, which came out last month and will see her tour the UK next spring. Holly says of ‘Elvis Impersonators’: “Japan is one of my favourite places in the world. My sister now lives…

Content: ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has announced some new acts for 2024. The annual four-day festival will take place from 17th-20th January in Groningen, the Netherlands, with the newest batch of acts joining the likes of CMAT, Elephant, No Guidnce, Yard and more. The full list of new additions reads: Ada Oda (be), AGGRASOPPAR (fo), Angie…

Content: There’s no doubting that KENNYHOOPLA is one of the most exciting artists to break through in recent years – but he’s not done yet. As he admits himself, he’s trying to take over the world. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Derek Bremner. Sitting backstage at Reading Festival, KennyHoopla is momentarily transfixed by a television screen broadcasting…

Content: The Staves have announced a new album, ‘All Now’. The full-length is set for release on 22nd March via Communion Records, preceded by the title-track and a video inspired by The Old Grey Whistle Test. There will also be a launch show at London’s Moth Club on 4th December. Jess and Camilla say of…

Content: As GIRL IN RED hit London at the end of summer, we took the opportunity to pin her down on something we’re very excited about – “the best album ever made,” apparently… Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “This is just the beginning,” said Girl In Red onstage at London’s All Points East during a goofy, giddy…

Content: Bleachers have unveiled ‘Alma Mater’, a new single taken from their upcoming self-titled fourth studio album, set for release on 8th March 2024. Their first with new label Dirty Hit, the new track features additional vocals from Lana Del Rey, and marks a significant departure from their energetic lead single ‘Modern Girl’, delving into…

Content: The National have released a new video directed by Bernard Derriman (Bob’s Burgers). A collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers, ‘Laugh Track’ is the title-track from their their latest album, which is companion to and features material originally started in the same sessions as previous album ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’. “Her voice is the soft…

Content: Mura Masa has dropped a new video. It’s for his track ‘Rise’, which recently arrived as part of a double-single with ‘Gimme’ following both his recent singles ‘Drugs’ and ‘Whenever I Want’, and his third studio album, ‘Demon Time’, which was released in September of last year. Speaking about the clip, he explains: “I…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY The world may continue to spin around LONELY THE BRAVE, but through stolen moments and a desire to get outside of their comfort zone, they’re in the best place they’ve been in a long time. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Steven Loftin. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Lonely The…

Content: It’s that time again, Dear Readers! In our next print issue – an end-of-year bumper double edition, no less – we’re diving into the Best of 2023. It’s a top-pop-packed extravaganza, and you won’t want to miss it. As part of the fun, we’re keen to hear your take. What album has been on…

Content: Mannequin Pussy have released a new single, ‘Sometimes’. The track follows on from recent drops ‘I Got Heaven’ and ‘I Don’t Know You’, the first taste of the band’s newest music, and arrives ahead of two sold-out shows at London’s Windmill Brixton on 15th and 16th November. Of the track, frontperson Marice Dabice says:…

Content: Chastity Belt have announced a new album, ‘Live Laugh Love’. Their first full-length for Suicide Squeeze Records, it’s set for release on 29th March preceded by lead single ‘Hollow’. Julia Shapiro says of the track: “A classic Chazzy-style tune about feeling lost and stuck, waiting for something to change without necessarily taking action. The…

Content: TOOL have announced a new tour for spring 2024. The run includes stops at London’s O2 Arena, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena, as well as festival sets at Graspop Metal Meeting, Tons of Rock and CopenHell, with tickets going on sale from Friday, 17th November. The details are MAY25 HANNOVER, ZAG Arena27…

Content: Mighty Hoopla has announced its 2024 line-up. 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, Louise, Alison Goldfrapp, Eve, Rebecca Black, B*Witched, Claire Richards, Cher Lloyd,…

Content: Vukovi have released a new single, ‘Mercy Kill’. The track arrives ahead of their upcoming trio of UK shows with Babymetal later this month, and a gig at the Electric Ballroom on 15th March. The news also follows their signing to SharpTone Records, and recent single ‘CREEP HEAT’. Janine comments: “I wanted to depict the…

Content: Nieve Ella has announced her debut headline tour. The dates follow up on her previously shared singles ‘Your Room, ‘His Sofa’ and ‘Big House’, plus EP ‘Lifetime of Wanting’, which arrives in September via AWAL Recordings. The tour will visit: FEBRUARY8 London, Omeara9 Manchester, Deaf Institute10 Glasgow, King Tuts12 Birmingham, O2 Institute 3 You…

Content: Melanie Baker has released a new single, ‘All My Plants Have Died’. Out today (Tuesday, 14th November) via Du Blonde’s indie label Daemon T.V., it arrives ahead of the Newcastle up-and-comer’s support run with Tom Jenkins, which kicks off later this month. “The song is based on a true story,” she explains, “all of…