Category: Music

After falling in love with In The Land Of Grey And Pink, the bassist created Down In The Sewer as a response – and if that makes his band prog, he’s fine with it (LouderSound)

Acclaimed South London independent label Speedy Wunderground readies sixth annual compilation (LouderSound)

The System Of A Down singer acknowledges his past activism might have hurt the band, but is proud of their legacy and enduring popularity (LouderSound)

The adored occultists will headline Manchester’s The Ritz and London’s Kentish Town Forum in February, with support from Unto Others and Satan’s Satyrs (LouderSound)

Hamferd’s latest album Men Guðs Hond Er Sterk explores a maritime disaster that befell a whaling ship in their native Faroe Islands (LouderSound)

Australian prog metallers Ne Obliviscaris also announce return of drummer Dan Presland ahead of upcoming tour (LouderSound)

Donations will go towards the musician’s memorial service and other family expenses (LouderSound)

Reeling from the death of guitarist Steve Clark, Def Leppard were determined to keep the party going. The result was Adrenalize – their last great blockbuster album (LouderSound)

After a decade of massive success, the bandleader faced an ever-increasing rate of change – but an exciting range of new challenges too (LouderSound)

Myles Kennedy’s third solo album The Art Of Letting Go will be released in October (LouderSound)

The story of Long Night at Wrong Beach (LouderSound)

The Iron Maiden frontman’s Mandrake Project tour wrapped up earlier this month (LouderSound)

Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now soundtrack is duking it out with Blur’s Live At Wembley Stadium (LouderSound)

The Hu’s morin khuur player Enkush Batjargal shares the songs that inspired him to lead the Mongolian metal revolution (LouderSound)

Wolfe’s star-studded Undone EP will come out next month (LouderSound)

“I’ve been a massive fan of Blur my whole life, so growing up I was like, I want to meet this fella” (LouderSound)

Never before has a metal band had so many eyes on them at once – and the Olympic Committee chose one of the best, most principled names we have (LouderSound)

Looking for a new ultra-credible indie-rock supergroup? The Hard Quartet have got you covered (LouderSound)

The New Normal is the surprise second helping from Steven Wilson bandmates Beggs, Holzman and Blundell. Among the silliness there’s also deep love and sincere cynicism (LouderSound)

As Vended announce their self-titled debut, read our exclusive interview with singer Griffin Taylor and drummer Simon Crahan (LouderSound)

Big Big Train will tour European throughout September and October (LouderSound)

Atmospheric French proggers will release their tenth full-length album, The Unseen in November (LouderSound)

Mysterious masked magick mavens Goat are back, back, back (LouderSound)

What happened when we took Kittie to a cat cafe in LA to talk life, music and fur babies? (LouderSound)

Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr on the five songs that define his band (LouderSound)

With a 100 hour battery life, the Marshall Major V Bluetooth wireless headphones have the stamina for the longest, loudest playlists (LouderSound)

Finnish proggers Von Hertzen Brothers will play four album launch shows in the UK in November and December (LouderSound)

Joacim Cans pulls Hammerfall away from the power metal genre in a new Metal Hammer interview (LouderSound)

Singer/guitarist Joe Duplantier shoots down allegations of satanism fired at the French extreme metal stars (LouderSound)

Bassist contributed to some of the band’s most definitive works – but ultimately couldn’t resist the call of another art form (LouderSound)

The 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago is now Steve Albini Way (LouderSound)

“I feel really lucky to be given the opportunity to be truly emotive each night with people who are equally as excited to be there as I am” – Marcus King (LouderSound)

With Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog and solo, Chris Cornell proved to be a vocalist of singular talent. Here we round up his best albums (LouderSound)

Meet Freedom, the rockin’ Swedes hoping their new album will get them off couches and into nice hotels (LouderSound)

Nick Mason says artificial intelligence might be Pink Floyd’s only hope of reconcilation (LouderSound)

Sorry, not sorry (LouderSound)

“We can’t believe what just happened.” Gojira on being the first ever metal band to perform at the Olympic games (LouderSound)

The 1975 are one of the UK’s best-known and most celebrated rock bands: here’s how Matty Healy’s band fearlessly climbed into the spotlight, and stayed there (LouderSound)

HIM’s Venus Doom was the sound of a band peering over the edge of the abyss, as Ville Valo explained when Metal Hammer spoke to the singer in 2007 (LouderSound)

Barry Can’t Swim, TSHA, Eliza Rose and more see out a stellar edition of one of the UK’s most unique EDM festivals (LouderSound)

The progressive metal favourites have given Wicked Game a typically classy, emotional overhaul (LouderSound)

Art rockers Leprous hosted the world’s first ‘real-time song request’ show and (potentially) opened up new avenues for live music (LouderSound)

The former Delain singer discusses leaving the symphonic metallers and the next chapter of her career (LouderSound)

Duff has some serious regrets about meeting the iconic Prince, but it seems he actually made a solid impression (LouderSound)

Jon Anderson will release new album TRUE, recorded with touring band The Band Geeks, in August (LouderSound)

Metallica’s frontman opens up on the bands charitable All Within My Hands foundation (LouderSound)

Two-disc Greenslade At The BBC collection features the band’s BBC recordings from 1973 and 1974 (LouderSound)

50 Years Of Music features every Phil Manzanra solo studio album, from 1975’s Diamond Head through to 2015’s Sound Of Blue (LouderSound)

Despite the naysayers, the New Jersey alt-proggers went bigger and better on their shape-shifting second album (LouderSound)

Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary tour kicks off at London’s O2 Arena on October 20 (LouderSound)

Scowl could well be the next hardore band to break out of the scene (LouderSound)

“Lars felt so sorry that he got us a slot on the main stage.” Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen on stoned soundguys, collaborating with Metallica and how they helped revolutionise both metal and classical music (LouderSound)

Soon after the trio’s final tour had ended, the ever-optimistic frontman insisted his band should still be discussed in the present tense (LouderSound)

Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A. is big and bombastic, but you can’t argue with stadium-tooled juggernauts (LouderSound)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll revue (LouderSound)

Including Dorothy, Jane’s Addiction, Trucker Diablo and five other guardians of the rock’n’roll galaxy (LouderSound)

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman’s history with Yes goes back to the early 70s – but there have been plenty of bumps along the way (LouderSound)

The Radiohead frontman has built up a huge body of work away from the group and here’s some of his best (LouderSound)

Genesis’ The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is one of the great 70s concept albums – and the album that saw Peter Gabriel bid farewell to the band (LouderSound)

The Pink Floyd pair were on good terms before Wright’s death from cancer in 2008 (LouderSound)

Talking Heads’ seminal concert film soundtrack Stop Making Sense, expanded and repackaged (LouderSound)

Dance/electronic outfit Another Chemical Love Story have remixed Caravan’s Golf Girl (LouderSound)

Twelve years before they played the Olympic opening ceremony, Gojira released their classic fifth album, 2012’s L’Enfant Sauvage (LouderSound)

The Leeds quartet were nominated for the Mercury Prize this week, but their singer says things need to change in the music industry (LouderSound)

Metallica’s singer/guitarist responded to a violent accusation of “selling out” with unbroken confidence (LouderSound)

The Streets’ classic originally contained a chorus sung by the Coldplay frontman (LouderSound)

Taking influence from Pink Floyd, Björk and Metallica, the French band have never been shy about wanting success – but they’ve never sacrificed any of their progressive values (LouderSound)

Gojira blast out metal version of French revolutionary song Ah! Ça Ira at Olympic Games opening ceremony (LouderSound)

Tony Iommi’s Deified cologne is available now for those who’d like to smell extra nice (LouderSound)

Dublin psych-pop crew warm up for Latitude festival with joyous set at The George Tavern in East London (LouderSound)

On the first anniversary of her death, we remember and celebrate the life and music of the fearless Sinéad O’Connor (LouderSound)

Jerry Cantrell, Powerwolf and Ad Infinitum are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

They’ve earned Grammy nominations and made a fan of Gerard Way, now Power Trip are looking at what comes next (LouderSound)

Great new prog music to discover from Matteo Mancuso, Orion and more… (LouderSound)

Fast-rising UK indie-rockers The Last Dinner Party cover Blondie for Australian broadcaster triple j’s Like A Version series (LouderSound)

Driven from their homes by war and with no money left to promote their album, Jinjer’s live rehearsal turned them into viral metal stars (LouderSound)

Jerry Cantrell’s shares details of his new solo record I Want Blood, and unveils the new single Vilified (LouderSound)

Judge how Aussie rockers Battlesnake sound by how they look and you’ll be making a big mistake (LouderSound)

Mitch Ryder had hits in the 60s and has been making musicsince, but if he had a hit now it would ruin his day (LouderSound)

Dio was out, Gillan was gone, Geezer had given up, and Ozzy had declared war. Light came in the shape of Tony Martin, and the next chapter in Black Sabbath’s story (LouderSound)

A statement confirms John Mayall died at home, surrounded by his family (LouderSound)

Snoop Dogg is getting lit ahead of the Olympic Games (LouderSound)

Hüsker Dü liked to challenge their audience: their one note encore in Oklahoma has passed into punk rock lore (LouderSound)

The New Jersey aggressors will tour the US with Bodysnatcher, Distant, Sylosis and Judiciary in autumn (LouderSound)

When circumstance presented the opportunity to face a challenge that had always intrigued him, the prog mastermind embraced it fully. But what will happen when his bandmates return? (LouderSound)

Expect double trouble from the Atlanta sludge/prog pioneers – and expect it to be heavy as hell (LouderSound)

When trying to score drugs at a South American festival, Nirvana’s leader turned to what he believed to be a local expert (LouderSound)

Illinois rockers REO Speedwagon sold millions of records, with hits that have gone down in power ballad history – and these are their best albums (LouderSound)

Jerry Miller played guitar with every iteration of Moby Grape, and was an influence on Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton (LouderSound)

“His impact on my thinking was enormous.” David Bowie on Syd Barrett (LouderSound)

How young Brighton prog metallers Azure ended up winning Prog’s Best Unsigned Band category in the 2021 reades’ poll (LouderSound)

Ingrid Andress made headlines last week for a messy and worrying performance of The Star Spangled Banner at the Home Run Derby (LouderSound)

You won’t get any surprises from Powerwolf at this stage, but with songs this good, who cares? (LouderSound)

Emerging in the punk era, they were described as “too clever, “too quirky” and even as “prunk,” but Andy Partridge’s account of the band’s inspiration and motivation makes the truth crystal clear (LouderSound)

Ian Gillan on the “unholy trinity” of British rock bands, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and why the Brummie Rock Gods were the “most important” of them all (LouderSound)

The Rage Against The Machine guitarist reflects on the darker details of his Chicago childhood in the new issue of Metal Hammer (LouderSound)

The follow up to 2020’s The Slow Rush is currently in the works, as frontman Kevin Parker offers new update and reflects on Glastonbury performance with Dua Lipa (LouderSound)

Nightwish mainman Tuomas Holopainen lifts the lid on album number 10 (LouderSound)

Incredibly, the beloved Iron Maiden drummer went out on tour just months after suffering a stroke (LouderSound)

Blur/Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has shared his thoughts on Bob Dylan’s decision to make fans keep their phones in locked pouches during his upcoming tour dates (LouderSound)

Swedish proggers Opeth have European festival dates throughout the summer before heading to the US, and have a new album in the can (LouderSound)

In which the midwestern rockers rock a little harder than normal, but not everyone is convinced (LouderSound)

Neo-prog drummer created the Marquee scene in the 80s and inspired the third generation – including Steven Wilson and Dream Theater – in the 90s, says guitarist (LouderSound)

Including Orange Goblin, Tuk Smith, Weather Systems and five other righteous rock’n’roll reprobates (LouderSound)

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has launched his second cologne in conjunction with Italian perfume company Xerjoff (LouderSound)

Disclaimer: Bats not included (LouderSound)

Aghori Mhori Mei finds Billy Corgan looking back to the era of the early Smashing Pumpkins’ albums (LouderSound)

Slash’s all-star blues tour kicked off earlier this month (LouderSound)

Late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell would have turned 60 on Saturday: Vicky Cornell and Nancy Wilson released videos to mark the occasion (LouderSound)

Off the back of their looooooong-anticipated comeback, revisit the Kittie back-catalogue in reverse-order of brilliance (LouderSound)

Birmingham prog rockers IO Earth launch Go Fund Me campaign after equipment, merch and more lost in blaze (LouderSound)

Electric Wizard frontman Jus Osborn on the making of the weed enthusiasts’ classic third album Dopethrone (LouderSound)

Fever 333, Simone Simons and Zeal & Ardor are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Cool new prog music to discover from Giant Walker, Throat, Johan Steensland and more… (LouderSound)

Could Rory Gallagher’s guitar be enshrined as a national treasure in Ireland? (LouderSound)

From “Kill the Kardashians” to “I love Taylor Swift!” (LouderSound)

XTC’s most commercially successful album Skylarking will be reissued on vinyl and CD/Blu-ray in September (LouderSound)

“Why are we still listening to Radiohead? It’s not because of the last record they brought out” (LouderSound)

Dozer, Black Rainbows, Lord Dying, Black Tusk and more will play Heavy Psych Sounds Fest in Camden this November (LouderSound)

It’s the fifth song from the Norwegian collective’s newest album, which is being released track by track (LouderSound)

Tragically silenced at 31, she only had a decade to demonstrate her talents – but her persona and performances remain indelible after more than 40 years (LouderSound)

Norwegian pop-proggers Meer will release their new album Wheels Within Wheels in August (LouderSound)

The comedy rock duo made a joke about the assassination attempt against Trump at a Sydney show over the weekend (LouderSound)

Deep Purple icon, who inspired Yes counterpart to remake Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, had a wicked sense of humour and was a true progger at heart (LouderSound)

Deranged bandmates. Mysterious demises. Narrow escapes. Plus run-ins with scumbag managers and self-destructive associates (LouderSound)

Viral star Hailey Welch has enchanted every corner of the internet, and now the star of a million memes has heavy metal immortality (LouderSound)

The Iron Maiden man’s side project have lined up a series of Pacific rim dates for later this year (LouderSound)

Bob Dylan is coming back to Europe, and you won’t have to watch him via someone else’s phone screen (LouderSound)

Exclusive: Sammy Hagar on why Joe Satriani is a guitarist in a million (LouderSound)

The ‘Queen of Preschool’ goes hard on fifth studio release (LouderSound)

The Countdown to Amazon Prime Day is on, but you can soothe the restless dreams of youth right now by saving over $100 on the 40th anniversary edition of Rush classic Signals (LouderSound)

Stevie Nicks casts her magic spell over Hyde Park with huge solo hits, Fleetwood Mac anthems, a galore of capes and talk show-worthy gab (LouderSound)

Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others (LouderSound)

The rare footage comes from Led Zeppelin’s show at the Stadhalle in Vienna, Austria, during their 1973 European tour (LouderSound)

It was supposed to be just another Pink Floyd extravaganza. Nobody expected blackmail and a scandal that forced a city’s mayor to resign (LouderSound)

In 2011, Dave Mustaine invited Metal Hammer into his inner sanctum (LouderSound)

Black Country Communion’s Glenn Hughes admits that his days of playing in bands could be coming to an end (LouderSound)

The epic life and mad musical journey of Rick Wakeman, keyboard wizard and Knight Templar (LouderSound)

In this classic 2013 interview, Ghost mainman Tobias Forge talks ambition, success and Satan (LouderSound)

Rock’s odd couple embark on a UK tour later this year… (LouderSound)

Coincidence? Who knows? (LouderSound)

Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour – with Joe Satriani playing the Eddie Van Halen role – is now underway (LouderSound)

Duff appeared on the band’s 2010 track A Billion Balconies Facing The Sun (LouderSound)

Chris Goss lit the fuse on the 90s stoner revolution, but his band Masters Of Reality remain a cult act despite their enormous influence (LouderSound)

While Slayer’s Kerry King can’t be short of a few quid, he thinks he’d be significantly better off if he’d shared profits (LouderSound)

The comedian has hand-picked some of his favourite psych groups to play at Brighton’s Komedia (LouderSound)

UFOs, violins and killer songs – this the epic story of Electric Light Orchestra (LouderSound)

Metallica and Slayer grabbed the headlines, but they couldn’t match Germany’s Kreator, Sodom or Destruction for filthy viciousness (LouderSound)

Horrified by sessions in a French chateau, they went home, dumped the work they’d done on their Thick As A Brick follow-up and started again. The result was a Marmite production that inspired split rumours (LouderSound)

Stevie Nicks shares the spotlight with her friend Harry Styles at BST Hyde Park (LouderSound)

If you study the sleeve artwork for Nirvana’s 1990 single Sliver closely, you’ll spot a young Burton C. Bell (LouderSound)

Phish In An Elevator. That’s it, that’s the story (LouderSound)

From Justin Chancellor’s alt-metal side project MTVoid to Ukrainian black metallers They Came From Visions, German folk metal heroes Tvinna and hardcore mob Going Off, these are the bands you need to hear in July 2024 (LouderSound)

Rumours that The Police hated one another were exaggerated (a bit) (LouderSound)

Great new prog you must hear from Sometime In February, Forever In Transit, Echoverse, Death By Gong and more… (LouderSound)

Graphic Nature kicked doors down with their nu metalcore debut in 2022. Now they’re ready to take on the mainstream (LouderSound)

The Radiohead side-project have scrapped all dates to give the guitarist time to recover (LouderSound)

Suicidal Tendencies, Mushroomhead and Ice Nine Kills are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

With over 100 million albums sold, Coldplay are one of the biggest bands in the world. Here’s their stellar back catalogue ranked (LouderSound)

Heiling have had to navigate some tricky situations to bring their legendary live show around the world (LouderSound)

Queen’s Brian May talks to Sammy Hagar about Freddie Mercury, Adam Lambert, and curating Queen’s legacy (LouderSound)

The Zombies have cancelled their upcoming US tour in the wake of Rod Argent’s stroke (LouderSound)

The turbulent story of Dream Theater’s Images And Words, the album that changed the face of prog metal (LouderSound)

French prog rock trio LIzzard (LouderSound)

Composer Danny Elfman has been hit with a defamation lawsuit over defensive statements he made to Rolling Stone about sexual harassment accusations made against him (LouderSound)

The story behind Neil Young’s controversial 1974 album track Revolution Blues (LouderSound)

The 30th anniversary edition of Nirvana’s groundbreaking 1991 album Nevermind is one sale ahead of Prime Day in the UK (LouderSound)

J Willgoose, Esq outlined his approach to making labour-intensive music just after the launch of debut album Inform, Educate, Entertain (LouderSound)

The song is from Wessels’ upcoming solo album The Obsession, which comes out in September (LouderSound)

What started as a gag on The Simpsons becomes a part of music history as hip hop legends Cypress Hill celebrate their 1993 breakthrough Black Saunday with a full orchestra (LouderSound)

Sammy Hagar has detailed his fruitless attempts to reach out to Alex Van Halen (LouderSound)

Eddie Vedder tells a Barcelona crowd that the illness “almost felt like a near-death experience” (LouderSound)

Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd’s collaboration The Moon And The Melodies to be reissued on vinyl for the very first time since 1986 (LouderSound)

Damian Wilson will perform at the Crypt at St Martin-in-the Fields church in Trafalgar Square in October (LouderSound)

King Gizzard… offer first taste of their 26th studio album with a salute to life’s risk-takers (LouderSound)

“Most people, when they progress, they progress up their own a**es.” Malcolm Young, AC/DC, 1984 (LouderSound)

Sepultura might be retiring after 40 years, but we hope these 10 deep cuts make their way back into regular rotation before they go (LouderSound)

There’s a Prime Day-beating bargain on Motley Crue’s massive Shout At The Devil box set right now at Amazon – save 54% right now (LouderSound)

Epic symphonic metal meets swashbuckling adventurousness on Visions Of Atlantis’ latest album (LouderSound)

“I can’t be in here anymore without a full lobotomy”. Du Blonde is back! (LouderSound)

Prog metal + a horn section = a winning combination, apparently (LouderSound)

QOTSA share “frustration and disappointment” after being forced to cancel eight European shows (LouderSound)

Someone thought this was a good idea (LouderSound)

“I was expecting someone with mutton-chop sideburns and bellbottoms.” Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary on Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones (LouderSound)

One of music’s most recognisable guitars is going under the hammer (LouderSound)

In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink revealed that this album in particular helped her become more comfortable with herself (LouderSound)

In the most adorable metal news you’ll hear today, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson’s baby has no fear of Slipknot…but actually isn’t so keen on Father Christmas (LouderSound)

Prime Day might not kick-off until next week, but if you’re quick, you can get your hands on the Audio-Technica LP5X turntable with 21% off at Amazon right now (LouderSound)

Slipknot percussionist Clown shares his excitement for the band’s upcoming releases (LouderSound)

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton reveals that the Guns N’ Roses icon was one of the people that helped him on his path to sobriety (LouderSound)

This beloved 90s cult classic is a particular favourite of the HIM frontman (LouderSound)

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx is keen to follow in the footsteps of Kiss and ABBA with an avatar-style show so that their music can “go forward for generations and generations” (LouderSound)

A more serious proposition than many of the Sunset Strip generation, Winger’s debut combined melodic hooks with no small amount of technical skill (LouderSound)

When their second album arrived alongside Star Wars in 1977, the dream-come-true coincidence changed their career path (LouderSound)

Including The Virginmarys, Beth Hart, Keel and five other bearers of the good flag of rock’n’roll (LouderSound)

The story of Carcass’ 2013 comeback album Surgical Steel (LouderSound)

In this classic Metal Hammer interview, Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris reveal the story behind Iron Maiden’s 2006 album A Matter Of Life And Death (LouderSound)

Tony Iommi and celebrated photographer Ross Halfin announce book collaboration (LouderSound)

From big hitters to deep cuts, this the perfect AC/DC setlist according to Def Leppard singer and AC/DC megafan Joe Elliott (LouderSound)

The Beautiful South and Housemartins man tried to put the proceeds from his hits back into the state but was turned down (LouderSound)

Deftones are one of modern metal‘s most acclaimed bands – and its most turbulent (LouderSound)

Liam Howlett says Music For The Jilted Generation was a reaction to the government trying to stop kids having a good time (LouderSound)

Featuring former members of Thin Lizzy and Rainbow, Wild Horses should have been huge – but chemicals, egos and bitterness got in the way (LouderSound)

55 years in, there’s a dependable charm to the way Thijs Van Leer keeps his quartet’s ambitions moderate (LouderSound)

It’s hardly Drake versus Kendrick Lamar, but Noel Gallagher has ‘beef’ with Dave Grohl (LouderSound)

Despite having labelled herself with the tongue-in-cheek term, Scene Queen still finds people assuming it was some strange industry tag forced on her (LouderSound)

Swallow The Sun, Band-Maid and Orden Ogan are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

QOTSA’s Josh Homme talks influences and inspirations (LouderSound)

Cool new prog you must hear from Keys, William D Drake, Enigmatic Sound Machines and more… (LouderSound)

Theo Travis will release Aelous on CD and Blu-ray in September (LouderSound)

King Crison’s Sheltering Skies (Live in Fréjus, August 27th 1982) is the very first time a live album from the 1980s line-up has been released on vinyl (LouderSound)

Old Dutch masters Focus return (LouderSound)

I Have Notes is the sixth solo album from one of the UK’s foremost composers of seven-inchers (LouderSound)

Country boys L.A. Edwards go Hollywood via New Jersey on fifth album Pie Town (LouderSound)

Pucker up for an explosive eighth album from German 80s-friendly rockers Kissin’ Dynamite (LouderSound)

Power pop albums for the connoisseur (LouderSound)

Taking the blues as their starting point and then giving it a twist, the Black Keys have created an energetic new strand of an old genre (LouderSound)

The Massachusetts wildmen haven’t released a standalone studio album since 2017 (LouderSound)

Rupert Sanders says the controversial, Bill Skarsgård-led retelling has the same dark heart as the original James O’Barr comic (LouderSound)

“We get there and the tent is absolutely smashed packed – you couldn’t get in!” Noel Gallagher on seeing Kneecap at Glastonbury festival (LouderSound)

Metal has never been more exciting, boundary-pushing or diverse, and is packing plenty of great bands that could be appreciated at the world’s biggest festival (LouderSound)

An academic has explained why metalheads scrunch their faces up when blasted with some particularly gruesome guitar (LouderSound)

Inspired by gun violence in schools, P.O.D.’s 2001 top 40 hit Youth Of The Nation has only grown more relevant over time (LouderSound)

US heavy prog quartet Elder will release Live at BBC Maida Vale Studios in August (LouderSound)

A Sonos-compatible streaming turntable from the new king of affordable turntables (LouderSound)

The impact of Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains was felt long after the film died a death at the cinema, particularly among riot grrrl punks (LouderSound)

Paul McCartney as arts minister, Keith Richards at health, Ozzy as foreign secretary… it doesn’t sound all that outlandish when you think about it (LouderSound)

The hirsute Texan rockers have an extensive track record – here we pick out the ZZ Top records essential for any collection (LouderSound)

Ministry linchpin Al Jourgensen picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals what happened when GG Allin threw up on him in an elevator in New York (LouderSound)

Woke up this morning, got myself some tasty breakfast cereal (LouderSound)

The footage comes ahead of Gilmour’s live dates in Italy, the UK and the US later this year (LouderSound)

Def Leppard played Comin’ Under Fire for a small crowd in Los Angeles ahead of their stadium tour with Journey (LouderSound)

UK punks The Stranglers were not a band to be messed with (LouderSound)

Meryl Streek announces follow-up to 2022’s brilliant 796 album (LouderSound)

Despite claiming he was open to a Roots-era reunion just two weeks ago, Sepultura’s former frontman has now said he doesn’t feel the need (LouderSound)

Must-have seven-disc set documents the Scottish neo-proggers’ struggle for survival and excellence (LouderSound)

There are only 300 available, so get yours now! (LouderSound)

The Norwegian singer/songwriter recently collaborated with Bring Me The Horizon on their Post Human: Nex Gen project (LouderSound)

Oakland’s groove metal heroes played a stack of anthems amid fire and smoke in France last weekend (LouderSound)

Previously instrumental prog/post-rock outfit Held By Trees will release seven-track Held By Trees & Martin Smith EP in September (LouderSound)

Cover Your Ears attempts to take a fair and balanced look at the phenomenon of music censorship (LouderSound)

The band have also released the music video for recent song Cult (LouderSound)

System Of A Down’s singer called the pop-rock stars “not good human beings” for performing in Azerbaijan, which has been accused of preparing to commit genocide against Armenians (LouderSound)

With Hit The Lights, Metallica found their first signature song and a track that’d have a profound effect on heavy metal’s evolution (LouderSound)

The Slayer guitarist has expressed his surprise at the thrash icons getting back together in a new interview (LouderSound)

Queen guitarist Brian May wants to see an end to “arrogance, ineptitude and corruption” in the British government (LouderSound)

Listen to the bittersweet song and watch its powerful music video here (LouderSound)

Collapse of their promising previous band left them with new songs but no one to play them… but younger musicians gave debut album Insanium an injection of new energy (LouderSound)

Lazy Sod comes from Deep Purple’s upcoming 23rd studio album =1 (LouderSound)

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club welcomed not one, but three, musical superstars to the Royal Box for the second day of Wimbledon (LouderSound)

Heart cancelled their European tour last month, and now their remaining US dates have been shelved (LouderSound)

Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman pays tribute to late Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones (LouderSound)

Mystery solved (LouderSound)

“The bed’s never been slept in – I’m not saying it hasn’t been used” – Axl Rose (LouderSound)

Indie-rock star Beck recalls how his plan to go dancing with Paul McCartney and friends post-Grammy Awards failed miserably due to an over-zealous club bouncer (LouderSound)

“Been working real hard on this one… thanks for flying.” King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard will release their 26th studio album Flight b741 next month (LouderSound)

“I love this song so much!” Beabadoobee visits Japan for the video for Ever Seen, single three from her forthcoming This Is How Tomorrow Moves album (LouderSound)

Released on June 30, 1993, Fugazi’s In On The Killtaker may have been the Washington DC quartet’s best-selling record, but it emerged at a time when the alt. rock ‘revolution’ was proving to be a “headache” for Ian MacKaye and co. (LouderSound)

We’ve had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now (LouderSound)

From a modern hip hop great to a pop punk princess, these epic Glasto performances shone brightest (LouderSound)

Multi-instrumentalist, who caught Canadian giants twice on final tour, once played alongside Alex Lifeson – and he’s hoping for a second date (LouderSound)

Liam Gallagher swaggers back home for a trip back to 1994 (LouderSound)

Alex Ross Perry on the unique challenges and creative shenanigans that went into the making of Rite Here Rite Now (LouderSound)

Birmingham comedian Frank Skinner shares how seeing a legendary guitarist helped him forget life’s problems – and the time he upset Eric Clapton (LouderSound)

Annie Haslam prepare to bring the curtain down on symphonic proggers Renaissance after 54 years (LouderSound)

Returning metal heroes Kittie reveal that a very particular festival and a chance encounter steered them towards their triumphant comeback with Fire (LouderSound)

The M72 world tour thunders on but Metallica took Ride The Lightning back to where it began 40 years ago (LouderSound)

The decade-long wait for the second part of 2012’s Time is finally over (LouderSound)

They might have lived on the periphery of the genre, but their 70s cross-fertilisation with the blues left us with stunning examples of left-field creativity (LouderSound)

Having put an end to booze-and-drug-fuelled days-after-the-night-before, Bad Nerves are heading for more than just big-name support slots (LouderSound)

On May 9, 1974, Bruce Springsteen played the famous gig that saw him proclaimed as “rock’n’roll future”. This is the story of what happened, by the people who were there (LouderSound)

How Free made their masterpiece, Fire And Water (LouderSound)

Customers who bought tickets for events in North America are being offered access to a free “12-month identity monitoring service” (LouderSound)

The first episode of Rolling the Rock with Alice Cooper and Rocco Mediate airs this week (LouderSound)

Having led Tinyfish for nine years, Simon Godfrey has taken a sharp left turn with Rise Up Forgotten, Return Destroyed, his first album as Shineback. (LouderSound)

Illness, heartbreak and stage fright may have led some to think of him as an also-ran – but under the radar he’s much, much more than the “ex-genius” people thought they read on a poster (LouderSound)

Pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne sparks hysteria at Glastonbury: watch pro-shot BBC footage of her performance (LouderSound)

Nu metal survivors Papa Roach will play a historic show at the UK’s most famous arena early next year (LouderSound)

Rancid, AFI, Dropkick Murphys among largest donors to GoFundMe campaign set up by SOIA guitarist Pete Koller (LouderSound)

Justice show why it’s possible to go harder than many rock bands without so much as picking up as a guitar (LouderSound)

Guitar giant Fender join forces with German audio experts Teufel for the Rockster series of Bluetooth speakers (LouderSound)

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has claimed that it’s entirely possible that the band could continue without him, should they choose to do so (LouderSound)

Two heavy metal icons enjoyed watching one of modern heavy music’s most exciting bands together! (LouderSound)

On which US stadium monsters Imagine Dragons ditch alt.rock for reggaetron and formulaic pummelling (LouderSound)

What happened when Tony Iommi brought two familiar faces back on board for Forbidden, an album produced by an extremely unexpected choice (LouderSound)

Their third album, complete with I’m Not In Love, moved away from three-minute singles and embraced opera and concept pop. Did it also inspire Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody? (LouderSound)

Including The Sweet, Fantastic Negrito, The Hot Damn! and five other wild things (LouderSound)

Rising Mexican all-sister trio The Warning’s fouth album is taut and assured with ample shit-kicking swagger (LouderSound)

Hellfest in France was the scene of what some are calling the biggest ‘wall of death’ ever (LouderSound)

London’s High Vis bring grit and passion to Worthy Farm (LouderSound)

Formed by members of Corrosion Of Conformity and My Ruin, Teenage Time Killers were the ultimate 2010s punk-metal supergroup (LouderSound)

Voice of Baceprot storm Glastonbury in thrilling fashion (LouderSound)

“He got me in a headlock and started punching me. We just went at it”: the explosive story of Dokken, the hard rock band that tore itself apart (LouderSound)

Kneecap, Ireland’s most provocative rap group, kick off Saturday at Glastonbury in rude and raucous fashion (LouderSound)

One of Nirvana’s favourite bands, The Breeders continue to bowl fans over (LouderSound)

Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora’s Glastonbury festival set is a special, unforgettable experience (LouderSound)

Manowar’s Hail To England is a mid-80s heavy metal classic (LouderSound)

The new Steven Wilson remix of Gentle Giant’s 1977 album The Missing Piece was released earlier this year (LouderSound)

The Britpop legends and pop-punk giants crossed paths at a radio show in Detroit and Tom DeLonge emerged from the experience a changed man (LouderSound)

Zakk Wylde may be Ozzy’s right hand man, but he’s a Deep Purple fan too (LouderSound)

The Athens, Georgia trio’s post-Bill Berry era began in earnest with a triumphant headline slot at Worthy Farm (LouderSound)

In 2010, Parkway Drive were at the vanguard of metallic hardcore – and their third album, Deep Blue, was the sound of a band at their furious best (LouderSound)

Festival stuns fans after last-minute switch from Thompson, CT, to much smaller venue in Hartford –50 miles away (LouderSound)

Slade had success as AC/DC drummer on The Razors Edge – but wasn’t happy when they brought back hellraiser Rudd (LouderSound)

Lou Koller reveals medical diagnosis which has forced Sick Of It All off the road (LouderSound)

The annual British Summer Time festival returns to London’s largest Royal Park from this weekend. Here are our recommended picks of the 2024 line-up (LouderSound)

AC/DC‘s Fly On The Wall album was released on this day in 1985 (LouderSound)

The week’s best new prog music to check out from Kalandra, Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, Nine Stones Close and more… (LouderSound)

Tom Morello, Tribulation and Beast In Black are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Exclusive: Peter Frampton and Jerry Shirley on the attempts by the owners of the Steve Marriott estate to replicate the singer’s voice with AI – and why they’re determined to fight it (LouderSound)

Norwegian psych/proggers Motorpsycho will release Neigh!!, a companion to last year’s Yay! album, in August (LouderSound)

Sole remaining founding member provides “summer dawn light” featuring entrancing vocals and an awe-inspiring line-up (LouderSound)

While recording at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Metallica had to “borrow [things] forever” to make ends meet (LouderSound)

Dave Grohl and co. close out their Everything Or Nothing At All UK tour in the Home Of Metal – Birmingham (LouderSound)

As Pearl Jam shorten sets for their own longevity, guitarist Stone Gossard recommends the frantic energy of IDLES (LouderSound)

Tom Morello reunites with old pals from the “world of oddballs” which changed his life in the 1980s (LouderSound)

“Seth has been struggling with substance abuse problems for quite sometime” (LouderSound)

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton’s autobiography, Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir, is a heavy read in places (LouderSound)

Modern prog metal supergroup Temic released their debut album Terror Management Theory last year (LouderSound)

James Lascelles explains why the Anglo-Finnish band’s third album, Charismatic Leaders, takes on big issues but doesn’t try to offer world-changing solutions (LouderSound)

Dream Theater’s returning drummer has told fans what to expect from album number 16 (LouderSound)

Ultravox will release eight-disc 40th anniversary deluxe box set of Lament in Septmber (LouderSound)

Tatler joined the heavy metal superstars onstage at Oslo’s Tons Of Rock festival yesterday (LouderSound)

The Prince Of Darkness was booked to appear at Mad Monster Party in Phoenix, Arizona, next month (LouderSound)

The world is going to have to wait a little longer for that Phish/Taylor Swift crossover moment (LouderSound)

Tim Bowness will release his latest album Powder Dry, his first for new label Kscope, in August (LouderSound)

Content: SOPHIE, the late DJ and producer known for pioneering hyperpop, is the subject of a mysterious new project teased by Transgressive Records for next week. The label released a cryptic video on Friday (21st June) hinting at a simultaneous global event set for Monday, 24th June. The video features synchronised timings for major cities…

Content: UPSAHL has released her new single ‘Summer so hot’. The track is accompanied by a music video and marks the start of what is described as “a new era”. Speaking about the track, UPSAHL said: “I wrote ‘Summer so hot’ in the middle of winter in London. I was feeling nostalgic for that perfect…

Content: PVRIS have announced an upcoming mixtape, ‘F.I.L.T.H.’, set to arrive this summer. vrisThe project features collaborations with Lights, Tommy Genesis, Alice Longyu-Gao, and other female, non-binary, and queer artists, producers, and engineers. To kick off the new era, PVRIS have dropped a vibrant new track called ‘The Blob’, featuring Canadian artist Lights. The collaboration…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have shared the official music video for ‘Paladin Strait’, the closing track from their new album ‘Clancy’. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video marks the thirteenth and final visual to be released from the album, bringing fans into the band’s immersive world one last time. Released just a month ago,…

Content: Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 21st June 2024 Gracie Abrams has always dealt in intimacies, from the very beginning of her career. Confessional lyrics and earnest deliveries are cornerstones of her sound, but on her second album, ‘The Secret Of Us’, she leans into that more than ever and finds a joyous new lease of life in…

Content: Frozemode have released their latest single ‘BLACK HOLE’. ‘BLACK HOLE’ delves into themes of self-awareness and introspection, with lyrics that reflect on the use of bad habits as an escape from reality. Discussing the inspiration behind the track, Frozemode shared, “Sometimes we find ourselves using bad habits to run away from our problems and…

Content: Graphic Nature have just dropped their latest single ‘Human’, a track from their forthcoming second LP ‘Who Are You When No One Is Watching?’, set for release on July 12th through Rude Records. ‘Human’ delves into the complexities of mental illness, highlighting the selfish tendencies it can provoke. Frontman Harvey Freeman shared his personal…

Content: Gut Health have released their new single ‘Separate States’. Coming off a 14-date tour across the UK and Europe, the Naarm/Melbourne-based dance-punk sextet are following up on last year’s releases including ‘Juvenile Retention’, ‘Uh oh’, and ‘The Recipe’. ‘Separate States’ is described by the band as their most experimental work to date. “We really…

Content: When summer arrives, it’s time for bands to dust off their travel pillow, fish out their passport and fill a suitcase with snacks (crisps) as they head out for festivals and events all over the world. Earlier this month, that includes a bunch of rock faves – from Bring Me The Horizon and YUNGBLUD…

Content: Declan McKenna is going to support Sabrina Carpenter on her upcoming US headline tour. The dates are to promote Sabrina’s upcoming album ‘Short n’ Sweet’, due this summer, with Declan’s third album ‘What Happened To The Beach’ having arrived last year. Declan will support Sabrina at the following: NOVEMBER1 Denver, CO at Ball Arena2…

Content: King Krule has shared a new EP. Out today (20th June) via XL Recordings, ‘SHHHHHH!‘ features ‘Achtung’, ‘All Soup Now’, ‘Time For Slurp’, and ‘Whaleshark’, which were previously were only available via flexi-discs sold during King Krule’s 2023 Shhhhh Tour. The release follows on from his fourth studio album ‘Space Heavy’. Check it out…

Content: The Eras tour is both a triumphant victory lap and a beginner’s guide to the joyous world of Taylor Swift. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is all about big numbers. Eighteen years of music celebrated across an ambitious three-hour set, with at least 45 different songs and mash-ups taking fans…

Content: Dune Rats have announced details of their new album ‘If It Sucks, Turn It Up’. The full-length is set for release on 9th August via Ratbag Records / BMG, teased by new single ‘Cheapskate’ and their forthcoming set at 2000trees. Singer / guitarist Danny Beus says: “We wanted to make an album that throws…

Content: MICHELLE have announced a new album, ‘Songs About You Specifically’. Due 27th September via Transgressive, the record follows on from their album ‘AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS’, and the news arrives alongside the New York group’s early single ‘Oontz’. “It’s so easy to write a generic love or breakup song,” Julian Kaufman says of…

Content: There’s no legacy headliner, the lineup is more diverse and everything just feels a bit more exciting. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Ever since 2021’s Download Festival, the historic home of rock and metal has been trying to embrace the future. In recent years, the smaller stages have been filled with buzzy young upstarts,…

Content: From learning grandma’s piano to crafting grunge-tinged alt-pop, King Isis shapes introspective gems sculpted by heritage and self-examination.   Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Jennifer McCord. Most musicians remember the first time they picked up an instrument. For new Dirty Hit signing King Isis, that moment wasn’t at a music shop or in a lesson at…

Content: Soundhood Hackney delivers on its promise and then some. Words: Ciaran Picker (Thursday), Dan Harrison (Friday).Photos: Alex Amorós. Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia are making something of a name for themselves within the alternative music scene, taking over Brighton cult classic pub the Prince Albert on several occasions, and now spreading their wings and…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have released a new single, ‘Favourite’. The track is the second from their upcoming fourth album ‘ROMANCE’. Due out 23rd August via their new home XL Recordings, it will also see them tour the UK and Ireland this winter with support from Sorry (all dates) and DIIV (London only). Speaking about the…

Content: The Mysterines have released a new single, ‘The Last Dance’. The track is the latest cut from their upcoming album, ‘Afraid Of Tomorrows’. The follow-up to 2022 debut ‘Reeling’, it’s due on 21st June via Fiction Records and has already been teased by new singles ‘Stray’ and ‘Sink Ya Teeth’. Vocalist and guitarist Lia…

Content: Girl Scout have announced a new headline tour. The band will perform around the UK in February 2025, with the news following their recent single ‘I Just Needed You To Know’ – read their Hype playlist cover feature here. The details are: FEBRUARY5 – Waterfront Studio, Norwich6 – Hare & Hounds V2, Birmingham7 –…

Content: Honesty have released a new single, ‘NO RIGHT 2 LOVE’. The track, which features singer Liam Bailey, follows on from their double A-side single, ‘U&I’ / ‘Tune In Tune Out’ which recently arrived alongside the news that they’ve signed a new record deal with Partisan. Speaking about the new track, the Leeds-based collective comment: “When…

Content: FLOHIO has released a new single, ‘Juice’. The track follows her recent drop ‘Make It Bang’, which – produced by Karma Kid – marked her first release since the arrival of debut album ‘Out of Heart’ in 2022. “Juice is one of those records where I had no plans or intentions in the direction…

Content: The Japanese House has released a new single, ‘:)’. Produced by Amber Bain alongside George Daniel and Chloe Kraemer, the track coincides with her North American tour in support of last year’s album ‘In the End It Always Does’. The Japanese House shares: “‘Smiley Face’ is a song I wrote when I was very excited…

Content: Paris Paloma has announced a new headline tour. It’s in support of her upcoming debut album, due on 30th August. ‘Cacophony’ will feature 15 tracks, including previously released singles ‘my mind (now)’, ‘drywall’, ‘as good a reason’, ‘yeti’, ’labour’ and ‘boys, bugs and men’. Catch her live at the following: NOVEMBER17 Manchester, Gorilla18 Glasgow,…

Content: Fever 333 have released a new single, ‘New West Order’. The track follows on from their recent drop ‘Ready Rock’, and is teasing their upcoming second album, due later this year. “There is an intersectional hot bed where the hood and hardcore meet,” explains Jason Aalon Butler of the new song. “For pimps and…

Content: Magdalena Bay have released a new video for ‘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…

Content: Julien Baker has announced a new live residency at London’s EartH. The dates follow a North American run which will mark her first solo shows since the Wild Hearts tour wound up in August 2022. Taking place in November, the stint features her only shows in the UK or Europe in 2024. Tickets go…

Content: Empire State Bastard have announced the first-ever Bastard Fest. A new-ish project from Mike Vennart and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, the event follows on from their debut album ‘Rivers of Heresy’, which arrived last year via Silence Records. Headlined by ESB themselves, the event will take place on Saturday 13th July at Corporation in…

Content: Orla Gartland has released a new single, ‘Mine’. The track arrives via her own label New Friends, and follows on from both recent drop ‘Little Chaos’, and her debut album ‘Woman On The Internet’. She says: “‘Mine’ is by far the most vulnerable song I’ve written to date – putting it out feels a…

Content: Pixey has shared a new single, ‘Bring Back The Beat’. It’s a cut from the Liverpool-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist’s upcoming debut album ‘Million Dollar Baby’, out 2nd August via Chess Club Records. She says: “‘Bring Back The Beat’ is a very special song to me on this album. I wanted it to sound…

Content: Yours Truly have announced a new UK tour. The dates are in support of their new album ‘TOXIC’, set for release on 16th August via UNFD, and surround their previously-announced sets at Reading & Leeds. The details are: AUGUST23: GUILDFORD Boileroom24: READING Reading Festival25: LEEDS Leeds Festival27: BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 328: MANCHESTER Deaf Insititute29:…

Content: Jamie xx has released a new single titled ‘Life’, featuring Robyn. The track is taken from Jamie xx’s forthcoming album ‘In Waves’, which is set to drop on 20th September through Young. Jamie shared his excitement about the collaboration, noting the significance of the moment when he first heard Robyn’s contribution: “I made this…

Content: Beach Bunny have shared a new single, ‘Vertigo’. The track is the first release from the band following their 2022 album ‘Emotional Creature’. Vocalist Lili Trifilio explains: “People always ask me where’s the sad girl anthems but I’m on a journey of self-awareness so ergo a bop about self-sabotage, jealousy, and generally spiraling (classic)…

Content: Katy Perry is set to release a new single titled ‘Woman’s World’. This track introduces a fresh chapter for the ‘Roar’ singer and is set to debut on Thursday, July 11th at 12am BST, 7pm ET, and 4pm PST, with its music video following the next day. ‘Woman’s World’ is the lead single from…

Content: Father John Misty has hinted at new music with a recent social media post. The teaser, a 35-second snippet believed to be titled ‘Josh Tillman And The Accidental Dose’, features Tillman’s vocals over a piano and string instrumental, and follows his performance of the song at live shows last year. The working title and…

Content: Dirty Hit, the independent label behind The 1975, beabadoobee and Pale Waves, has introduced a new electronic music imprint – dh2. The launch of dh2 was officially confirmed by The 1975’s drummer George Daniel via social media on June 17. Daniel, who is set to lead the new subsidiary, explained: “I am so happy…

Content: Beyond The Music has confirmed the first names for 2024’s event. The new music festival and conference will take place from 9th-12th October in Manchester, with sets from Shelf Lives (pictured), Blossom Caldarone, Lucy Deakin, Ditz, Lazy Day, MOULD, Better Joy and loads more. They’re also on the lookout for new talent: to be…

Content: HEALTH have announced a new UK headline tour. The dates follow on from their latest album ‘RAT WARS’, which arrived last December via Loma Vista Recordings, plus a new version of ‘ASHAMED’ that features Lauren Mayberry. Catch them live at the following: OCTOBER15 Institute 2, Birmingham, UK16 Rebellion, Manchester, UK17 The Garage, Glasgow, UK18…

Content: Dream State have announced a new headline tour. The dates follow on from their recent EP, ‘Still Dreaming’, as well as their set at Download earlier this month. Speaking about the tour, the band comment: “We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be back on tour later this October and November across UK and Europe,…

Content: It’s been just over a year since Creeper released uptempo glam banger ‘Cry To Heaven’ as an introduction to their third album ‘Sanguivore’. If 2020’s ‘Sex, Death & the Infinite Void’ was a tentative step forward following the emo majesty of 2017’s breakout debut ‘Eternity, In Your Arms’, ‘Sanguivore’ was a full blown reinvention.…

Content: A lot has happened to Bambie Thug since they appeared at Download Festival last year. Not only did the Ouija-pop start release their gorgeous, visceral ‘Cathexis’ EP but the track ‘Doomsday Blue’ was selected as Ireland’s entry in the Eurovision song contest. “It never felt like a risk,” they explain. “It’s just an incredible…

Content: Last time we spoke to HotWax, they were preparing to head to America to support Royal Blood following a run around the UK. Since then, they’ve played shows with Frank Carter, visited Europe with personal favs Deap Valley and smashed their very first appearance at Download Festival. “There wasn’t really time for nerves beforehand,…

Content: Busted played Download Festival on Friday and, in news that will surprise no-one, they absolutely smashed it. The Avalanche tent was full ages before the band took to the stage, with the surrounding field quickly filling up as well, despite a clash with Apex stage headliners Queens Of The Stone Age. Speaking to Dork…

Content: Label: Lucky Number RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 Walt Disco have never been short on ambition. The Scottish art pop visionaries have always been concerned with how they can take pop music and bend and shape it to their own idiosyncratic will, and they take this to even greater extremes on their second album, ‘The Warping’. …

Content: Label: Alt. RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 In the fading embers of their former major label cocoon, Sea Girls have undergone a stunning transformation – bursting forth from their confines newly independent and ablaze with anthemic fervour. Their third album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ marks an ecstatic rebirth of unbridled creative freedom. They’re still a band for the…

Content: Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 With ‘Make It Up’, Feet have found a new way to bound forwards. From the measured intensity of opener ‘Better Than Last,’ we’re immediately swept into an electrifying new realm where a once youthful spark has transmuted into a laser-focused creative intent. What was once the anarchic whimsy…

Content: Label: Columbia Records UKReleased: 14th June 2024 It’s been six years since Fifth Harmony split. Since then, Normani has teased fans with collabs and singles, but has left us asking ‘Where’s the damn album?’. Well that can now be answered, with Normani’s debut ‘Dopamine’ finally here. The next question is the most important one, though:…

Content: Label: Chess Club Records / AWAL RecordingsReleased: 7th June 2024 In the years since his breakthrough as a teenage bedroom pop prodigy, Alfie Templeman has undergone a profound artistic transformation. His sophomore album ‘Radiosoul’ marks not just an evolution, but a full-fledged metamorphosis – a dazzling chrysalis from which the 21-year-old emerges angelic, yet grittier;…

Content: Kamal. has released his new single ‘mother i’m sorry’. The track follows on from the North-West London artist’s recent drop ‘hurt people’, and was written about intrusive thoughts. It lands alongside an amazing visual filmed in a mirror maze last month (May). A press release explains: “Kamal.’s distinctive voice, paired with minimalist yet powerful…

Content: HONNE have announced a new album, ‘OUCH’. 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 singles ‘Imaginary’ and ‘Songs In My Head’. The new full-length is set for release on 6th September via Smile More Recording…

Content: CHINCHILLA has covered of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’. It’s from the soundtrack for Prime Video’s upcoming series My Lady Jane, which was inspired by the best-selling book of the same name and will premiere exclusively on Thursday 27th June. CHINCHILLA’s also not long dropped her EP ‘Flytrap’, which came out last week (7th June)…

Content: Wallows are riding high on confidence and creativity with their third album ‘Model’, a lean, mean indie-pop machine that showcases their growth as a band. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Derek Bremner.Grooming: Chloe Rose. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are…

Content: Shedding self-consciousness, Wunderhorse channel frustrations into bullish defiance with their blistering second album ‘Midas’. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Derek Bremner. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log in to Steady here. Wunderhorse may have…

Content: Pinch yourselves, because the scorching July edition of Dork is so jam-packed with musical brilliance, you might just think you’ve come down with a serious case of sunstroke. But fear not, it’s all deliciously real – and we’re inviting you to dive right in and join the fun. Leading the charge is the technicolor…

Content: HEALTH have released a new version of their track ‘ASHAMED’. The new drop is a collaboration with Lauren Mayberry, while the original is a cut from their latest album ‘RAT WARS’, which arrived last December via Loma Vista Recordings. A press release explains: “Mayberry’s unmistakable vocals take the reins on two verses, seamlessly blending…

Content: GHOST have shared a new clip from 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…

Content: Bree Runway has released a new single, ‘Just Like That’. The single follows the recent news that she’s parted ways with her label, EMI Records. Announcing the news on social media, she explained she thought it was “important I share with you why I’ve been so uncharacteristically silent recently.” She then went on to…

Content: Soft Play have booked a new UK headline tour. The shows are in support of their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Everything And Nothing’, ‘Punk’s Dead’, ‘Mirror Muscles’, and ‘Act Violently’. Catch them live at the following: OCTOBER15…

Content: Former Dork cover star Lava La Rue has released a new single, ‘Poison Cookie’. 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 LOVEBITES’, ‘Push N Shuv’ and ‘Humanity’, with the full record following on 19th July. On collaborating with Audrey…

Content: Hamish Hawk has released his latest single ‘Nancy Dearest,’ from his upcoming album ‘A Firmer Hand.’ Scheduled for release on 16th August, ‘A Firmer Hand’ was first teased in April with the single ‘Big Cat Tattoos.’ Discussing the new single, Hawk provided insights into the song’s thematic depth. “Many of the songs on ‘A…

Content: Stevie Nicks is set to headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 12th July, with a newly announced line-up of artists joining her for the event. The day’s festivities will feature performances from Baby Queen, Nina Nesbitt, Siobhan Winifred, CATTY, Talia Rae, Stevie Bill, and Nina Versyp, alongside previously confirmed special guests…

Content: Tonight was a total triumph, but this exciting story is only just beginning. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Leigh-Anne is a pop star with a purpose. After spending ten years as part of the arena-dominating Little Mix, her solo career has seen her embrace her own story. An early run of singles saw her…

Content: Pale Waves have returned with a new single, and news of their fourth album. Fresh after making their not-so-secret comeback at Dork’s Night Out last month, the band have finally revealed their brand new track, ‘Perfume’, and announced that their latest full-length ‘Smitten’ will follow on 20th September via Dirty Hit. Speaking about the…

Content: Normani has revealed the tracklist for her debut album ‘Dopamine’, which includes a collaboration with James Blake. Set for release tomorrow, June 14th, via RCA, ‘Dopamine’ features a total of 13 tracks. The album has been generating buzz with its previously released singles ‘Wild Side’ (feat. Cardi B), ‘1:59’ (feat. Gunna), and ‘Candy Paint’.…

Content: Toro y Moi, aka Chaz Bear, has unveiled his latest project, new album ‘Hole Erth’. Scheduled for release on 6th September via Dead Oceans, the announcement is paired with the release of a new single, ‘Tuesday’. ‘Hole Erth’ represents a fusion of genres. According to the Dead Oceans website, the album “synthesises anthemic pop-punk…

Content: Riot Fest has officially announced its line-up for this year’s festival, set to take place from September 20 – 22 at Riotland in Bridgeview, Illinois. This year’s event features headliners Fall Out Boy, a reunited Slayer, and Beck. The festival lineup also includes performances from Rob Zombie, The Offspring, who will be playing their…

Content: Placebo are set to release a new documentary, ‘This Search For Meaning’. The film delves into the themes and ideas present in Placebo’s music, tracing their development both as a band and individuals since their rise in the 1990s. ‘This Search For Meaning,’ directed by Scottish filmmaker Oscar Sansom, promises to offer a deep…

Content: IDLES have unveiled a new Spotify Singles release featuring a reimagined version of Little Simz’s ‘Mood Swings’ and a fresh recording of their own track ‘Roy’. The reinterpretation of ‘Mood Swings’ from Little Simz’s EP ‘Drop 7′ diverges from the original, integrating musical aspects of Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ and The Chemical Brothers’…

Content: Enumclaw have unveiled plans for their second album, ‘Home In Another Life,’ marking their first release under the Boston-based label Run For Cover Records. The announcement follows their 2022 debut album ‘Save The Baby’ and their 2023 EP ‘These Are Some B-Sides.’ ‘Home In Another Life’ is set to be released on 30th August…

Content: Etta Marcus has unveiled her latest single ‘Death Grips’. Etta explains of the track: “Written four years ago, ‘Death Grips’ has taken many life forms. As I grow up, I find the meanings of songs change. ‘Death Grips’ became one of those songs.” “At that time, the ending of my teenage-hood came hand in…

Content: SNAYX have announced a new headline tour. The shows will run throughout September and October, and include a night at London’s Village Underground. “No matter the weather, we’ll bring the party to you this summer,” they comment. “See you in the pit!” The details are: SEPTEMBER29 Glasgow, Poetry Club30 Newcastle, Think Tank OCTOBER1 Leeds,…

Content: Enter Shikari have announced a new tour. The news follows on from their recent Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333) collab for new single, ‘Losing My Grip’, as well as their biggest ever headline UK tour which took place in February, and saw £1 from every ticket sale donated to the Music Venue Trust. Talking…

Content: Dork June 2024 cover star Leigh-Anne has announced a new tour. The news follows on from her debut track ‘Don’t Say Love’, and the more recent ‘My Love’, ‘Stealin’ Love’ and ‘Forbidden Fruit’, with the ‘No Hard Feelings’ EP out a couple of weeks ago (Friday, 31st May). She says: “I created this EP…

Content: Laura Jane Grace has released a new video for ‘I’m Not A Cop’. It’s the latest single from her recent album ‘Hole In My Head’, which was released via Big Scary Monsters. A press release explains: “Despite the chorus declaring “I’m not a f**** cop” repeatedly, the Jonathan Richman-inspired ‘I’m Not A Cop’ features…

Content: Hinds have released their first-ever Spanish single, ‘En Forma’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album, ‘Viva Hinds’. The band’s first release as the original duo of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote since 2014 debut single ‘Bamboo’, it’s due 6th September via their new record deal with Lucky Number. Carlotta shares: “My boyfriend broke…

Content: From guttural screams to nut-mix-fuelled cow moos, Goat Girl’s ‘Below The Waste’ is a testament to the band’s growth, resilience, and unwavering trust in each other. Words: Rebecca Kesteven.Photos: Holly Whittaker. ‘Below The Waste’ has been a long time in the making. Pieced together like a collage, the album is a snapshot of life…

Content: After a series of mixtapes and a string of bangers, SAD NIGHT DYNAMITE have finally announced their debut album, ‘Welcome The Night’. With their new single ‘Sugabby’ out now, check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Few new acts have managed to carve out a niche…

Content: Johnny Foreigner are back with their sixth studio album. ‘How To Be Hopeful’ – which follows on from 2016’s ‘Mono No Aware’ – is set for release on 13th September via Alcopop Records, teased by companion EP ‘the sky and sea were part of me, or I was part of them’, out today (12th…

Content: Gia Ford has announced her debut album, ‘Transparent Things’. The full-length is set for release on 13th September via Chrysalis Records, teased by new single ‘Paint Me Like A Woman’. “Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts,” she explains, “all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow. Thematically it has…

Content: HNNY has announced his first solo album in a decade. Swedish producer Johan Cederberg is following up on his debut album ‘Sunday’ with ‘Light Shines Through’, which is due for release independently via his own imprint on 5th July. He’s also shared lead single ‘I’ll Come Your Way’. “I started the album a couple…

Content: hard life (fka easy life) are back with a brand new track, ‘tears’. The Leicester band – now two albums deep – are kickstarting a new era after an unexpected legal challenge from easyGroup forced them to change their name. Murray Matravers says of the release: “Since our pretty public run-in with the well-known…

Content: Wings Of Desire have announced a new EP, ‘Shut Up & Listen’. Set for release on 30th August, the new effort will see a special cassette version raising money for community project The Long Table in Stroud, which offers pay-what-you-can meals and is under threat of eviction. James and Chloe explain: “Grassroots organisations that…

Content: FEET have shared a new single, ‘Greasy Boy’. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’, following on from ‘Sit Down’, ‘The Real Thing’, ‘Why Would I Lie’ and ‘Goodbye (So Long, Farewell)’. Produced by Andy Savours (Black Country New Road, The Magic Gang, The Horrors) and mixed by Caesar Edmunds…

Content: Gretel (FKA Gretel Hänlyn) has released a new single, ‘Far Out’. Co-produced by long-term collaborator Mura Masa, it’s out now via her own imprint Breadcrumb Records, in partnership with AWAL Recordings. She says of the track: “Far Out is a big window into my personality and my favourite bits of the writing process; it’s…

Content: Mercury Prize-nominated artist BERWYN has announced his debut album. Set for release on 12th July, this new effort comes after his two mixtapes, ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’ and ‘TAPE2/FOMALHAUT’, as well as his EP, ‘Bulletproof’. He’s also shared his new single, ‘DEAR IMMIGRATION’. “You make me feel like a fugitive and runaway,” he says on the song,…

Content: With the help of producer Bill Ryder-Jones, Swim Deep have created their most personal and transformative album yet, ‘There’s A Big Star Outside’, a record that celebrates growth, hope, and the enduring power of music. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Steve Gullick. Newborns and new album releases don’t typically get grouped together. In the world of…

Content: World-renowned acts, heavy emphasis on electronic sounds, and questionable weather patterns. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Anthony Mooney, Graham Joy, Jody Hartley, Sam Neill, Sophia J Carey. If you’ve heard of Parklife before, you know exactly what to expect from the Manchester festival. Heaton Park once again welcomes party-seekers in their thousands, and the 2024 edition…

Content: Hayden Thorpe has announced his new album ‘Ness’. The full-length – a collaboration with Robert Macfarlane, using prose from his book of the same name – is set for release on 27th September, teased by new single ‘They’. “He writes about non-human forms in a way that captures an essence that, as humans, we…

Content: Heartworms is back with a new single, ‘Jacked’. The track is the first taste of an upcoming larger project, set to be announced later this year, and arrives alongside news of a trio of intimate headline shows in Nottingham, Blackpool and London. ‘Jacked’ explores “a darkness or entity which you are running away from……

Content: Beabadoobee has confirmed a new headline tour. The dates are in support of her recently-announced third album, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’. Produced by Rick Rubin and long-term collaborator and bandmate Jacob Bugden, the full-length is set for release on Friday 16th August via Dirty Hit. She’s also not long shared lead singles ‘Take…

Content: Shania Twain has confirmed some supports for her headline a day of BST Hyde Park. The pop legend will top the bill on Sunday 7th July, with additional sets from Cate (pictured), Nell Mescal, Dea Matrona, Hannah Grae, Natalie Shay, and Germein. They join previously-announced supports The Corrs, Anne-Marie, Elle King, and Natalie Imbruglia.…

Content: Omar Apollo has released a new single, ‘Less Of You’. It’s the latest cut from his recently-announced second album, ‘God Said No’. The full-length will be released on 28th June via Warner Records, and follows his debut album ‘IVORY’. A press release explains that the 14-track record is “a survey of the emotional wreckage…

Content: Bad Nerves have announced a new tour. The dates – which include a night at London’s Electric Ballroom – are in support of their just-released second album, ‘Still Nervous’, which came out earlier this year, with tickets on sale from Friday 14th June. Catch them live at the following: NOVEMBER5 Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands6 Tolhuistuin,…

Content: Adrianne Lenker has released a new video for ‘Evol’. It’s a cut from her recent album ‘Bright Future’, with the clip directed by Erin Birgy (Mega Bog) and starring Lenker, Birgy, Adel Bengo, Rob Savage, Drew Miller, James Krivchenia, Flora Branch Ortiz Concha, Johnny Ortiz, Maida Branch, Natalie Day, and Claire Iannelli. It’s “a…

Content: FIDLAR have announced their fourth album. Their first record in over five years, ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ will be released on 20th September, preceded by new double-single ‘GET OFF MY WAVE’ and ‘FIX ME’. The news follows on from their recent EP ‘That’s Life’, singles ‘Nudge’ and ‘Move On’, and a UK headline tour at…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY NILÜFER YANYA delivers her most vulnerable performance yet in new single ‘Method Actor’, taken from her just-announced third album, ‘My Method Actor’. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Molly Daniel. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Every day, we put on a front. Whether it’s going…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY LØLØ goes big with her ambitious debut album ‘falling for robots and wishing i was one’, incorporating a wide range of influences and exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Ali Shutler. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “It’s go big or go home,”…

Content: Aziya has released a new single, ‘crush (tom verlaine)’. Co-produced with frequent collaborator Josef Page, it sees the London artist comparing an unnamed crush to Television frontman Tom Verlaine. “‘crush’ is my response to a fear of falling for someone who looks like Tom Verlaine. It’s a reminder that sometimes it’s easier to avoid…

Content: Sam Smith is launching a new charitable foundation and podcast, The Pink House. They announced the project to coincide with Pride month, with the aim to provide support for people within the LGBTQIA+ community. “I’m so delighted to announce that the first activation of my soon to be launched charitable foundation, The Pink House…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri has unveiled a new yuné pinku remix of her single, ‘It Is What It Is’. The original track is from her debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’, which also features the singles ‘Never Need Me’ and ‘The Hills’ and was released in May. Of working with yunè, Rachel shares: “I’ve always…

Content: Glass Animals have released a new video for ‘A Tear In Space (Airlock)’. It’s a track from 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 has already been teased by early single, ‘Creatures In Heaven’. On…

Content: Sabrina Carpenter has released a new single, ‘Please Please Please’. The track comes hot on the heels of her recent smash hit ‘Espresso’, which scored her a Number 1 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Before this, the former Dork cover star had three songs reach the UK Top 40: ‘Feather’ which peaked at…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY From frenzied live shows and all-star co-signs to one of the most exciting unveilings of 2024 so far, SOFT LAUNCH aren’t an overnight success. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY When we asked pop superstar CMAT which new…

Content: Twin Atlantic have released a new single, ‘Sorry’. It’s a track from their upcoming new album, ‘Meltdown’. Set for release on 9th August via their own label Staple Diet, they’ve also recently shared singles ‘Get Out’, ‘World Class Entertainment’, ‘Asleep’ and ‘Stuck In A Car With You’. “I’ve always used songwriting as a multi-layered…

Content: Destroy Boys have announced their new album, ‘Funeral Soundtrack #4’. The news arrives ahead of their upcoming sets at Reading & Leeds, a one-off UK headline date at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (24th August), and further European appearances this summer. The full-length – which features guest spots from Mannequin Pussy and Scowl – is set…

Content: RAYE has released an ambitious new song, ‘Genesis.’. The 7-minute track is a three-part work that follows on from her lauded 2023 debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’. RAYE says: “There is a Nina Simone quote, ‘It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times’. This quote is everything to me and I believe…

Content: Orville Peck has shared his new single ‘Midnight Ride’. The track is a collaboration with Kylie and Diplo, and was debuted during Kylie’s headline set at Out Loud Festival at WeHo Pride earlier this month, where Peck appeared as a surprise guest. It’s an early cut from Peck’s upcoming ‘Stampede’ album, and his first…

Content: Sløtface have announced a new album, ‘Film Buff’. The record follows on from their recent single ‘Final Gørl’, as well as a team-up with Aussie band The Buoys for ‘Fight Back Time’, and a UK tour towards the end of last year. A collaboration with producer and songwriter Preben Sælid Andersen (Hajk, Death by…

Content: New York alt-pop duo Cults have announced a new album. ‘To The Ghosts’ is set for release on 26th July via Imperial, teased by their – multi-instrumentalists Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion – new single ‘Left My Keys’. “It’s about growing up and feeling like you’re being left behind,” Madeline reveals. “You think you’re…

Content: ALFIE TEMPLEMAN’s sophomore album ‘Radiosoul’ is a kaleidoscopic journey through his musical mind, as he embraces collaboration and pushes the boundaries of his sound. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Blacksocks. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Alfie Templeman wants you to know he’s more…

Content: The Offspring have announced a brand new album ‘SUPERCHARGED’. The record follows on from the California punk band’s 2021 Top 4 album ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’, and is set for release on 11th October via Concord Records. They’ve also shared early single ‘Make It All Right’. Frontman Dexter Holland says of the upcoming…

Content: Yannis & The Yaw have released a new single, ‘Under The Strikes’. The new project from Yannis Philippakis of Foals and late drummer Tony Allen arrived earlier this year with debut track ‘Walk Through Fire’, taken from upcoming EP ‘Lagos Paris London’, due on 30th August. You can read all about it here, in…

Content: Remi Wolf has announced a new UK tour. She’ll bring her new album ‘Big Ideas’ to Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London this winter, with a further special in-store acoustic performance and Q&A confirmed at Rough Trade East on 25th June, ahead of her appearance at Glastonbury. The details are: NOVEMBER28 – O2 Academy…

Content: Nell Mescal, Bleach Lab and more are set to play this year’s edition of Dork’s Day Out this August. 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 our annual big old summer party at London’s Signature Brew…

Content: The Kills have extended their upcoming tour of Europe. The summer dates are in support of their latest album ‘God Games’, with a new show at Manchester Albert Hall scheduled for 21st August. The details are: AUGUST7 Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival10 Copenhagen, Denmark – Syd for Solen11 Hamburg, HH – Docks13 Cologne, NRW…

Content: Lime Cordiale have announced their third album, ‘Enough of the Sweet Talk’. The full-length will be released on 26th July, preceded by new single and video ‘Cold Treatment’. The record also features already-released singles ‘The Big Reveal; Ou L’Hypocrite’, ‘Pedestal’, ‘Imposter Syndrome’, ‘Colin’, ‘Country Club’, and ‘Facts Of Life’. Speaking about the album, the…

Content: Kississippi has announced a new EP, ‘damned if i do it for you’. Set for release on 26th July, the Philadelphia-based indie pop star is teasing the four-track release with early single ‘Last Time’. The collection, she explains, is “a journey of introspection, peeling back all of your layers and searching for the love…

Content: Label: AtlanticReleased: 7th June 2024 Charli XCX is at her best when she’s doing whatever the fuck she wants. Think of the undistilled master-at-work-ery that fills her beloved 2017 mixtape ‘Pop 2’ and five-week 2020 lockdown creation ‘how i’m feeling now’. Those projects always felt simultaneously like her loosest, offering up complete artistic freedom and…

Content: Nick Hodgson has released another single with his new band, Everyone Says Hi. ‘Somebody Somewhere‘ follows on from debut single ‘Brain Freeze’, with the group also featuring Pete Denton, Glenn Moule, Ben Gordon, and Tom Dawson. “I always wanted to write a song about how anonymous messages can hit someone pretty hard when they’re…

Content: After 11 years with Little Mix, Leigh-Anne is embarking on a solo journey of raw honesty and self-discovery, stripping away layers to reveal her most authentic self. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Lou Jasmine, Adama Jalloh. “To be at the beginning of something new is just so exciting,” beams Leigh-Anne. After spending 11 years in one…

Content: bar italia have released a new EP. ‘The Tw*ts’ follows on from their two latest albums, ‘Tracey Denim’, which the buzzy London three-piece released in May via Matador, and ‘The Twits’, which followed in November. A press release explains of the new effort: “Written directly after The Twits, the three unreleased tracks on The Tw*ts – ‘The…

Content: Celeste has confirmed to perform at Tate Modern Late. She will take over Tate Modern’s South Tank on 28th June in celebration of the work of US-based artist Anthony McCall, performing alongside a 16mm projector for an immersive and theatrical experience. Celeste comments: “It is an honour to collaborate with Anthony McCall. Being able…

Content: Dylan has released a new single, ‘Perfect Revenge’. The follow-up to recent drops ‘The Alibi’ and ‘Rebel Child’, it’s billed as the first glimpse into a new body of work due out later in 2024. “I understand that there is power in being the bigger person, and that ‘the best revenge is to have…

Content: Bastille’s Dan Smith has visited the Bermuda Triangle for a special, one-off performance. The trip was onboard Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise to highlight the importance of ocean protection, with Dan sharing an unreleased song called ‘Blue Sky & the Painter’. He comments: “The song is about Edvard Munch finally seeing a crack of light in…

Content: Picture Parlour are back with news of a new EP. The London-based foursome will release ‘Face In The Picture’ next week, on 14th June, teased by the title-track and accompanied by an intimate release party at London’s Third Man Records on 18th June. Of the release – which will follow their early singles ‘Norwegian…

Content: Bring Me The Horizon have released a new single, ‘Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd‘. The track taken from the band’s new album ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’, which has just come out after lengthy delays via Sony/RCA. The full-length also features ‘DArkSide’, ‘LosT’, ‘AmEN!’, ‘DiE4u’ and ‘sTraNgeRs’. Oli Sykes says of the accompanying video: “Statues dives deeper into the world…

Content: Blusher have released a new single, ’24 Hours in Paris’. The track arrives alongside news of a headline show set for 19th July at The Waiting Room in London. Blusher share: “‘24 Hours in Paris’ is our bittersweet darling. We started writing it after a D&M (deep and meaningful) about the times that we’d done the “run…

Content: illuminati hotties is back with her new album, ‘POWER’. The follow-up to ‘Let Me Do One More’ in 2022, Sarah Tudzin‘s new full-length is due on 23rd August via Hopeless Records. Billed in a press release as “her strongest and perhaps deepest set of songs”, the collection is teased by Cavetown collaboration ‘Didn’t’. The…

Content: Confidence Man have announced their new album, ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The Aussie group’s full-length is set to arrive on 18th October, preceded by new single and video ‘I Can’t Lose You’, which sees them flying over London in a helicopter. “It’s a fucked up sort of world,” says Sugar Bones of the new…

Content: Poppy has released a new single, ‘New Way Out’. It follows on from the recent Dork cover star’s new album, ‘Zig’, which came out last year via Sumerian Records. The album follows up on 2000’s ‘I Disagree’, 2021’s ‘Flux’ and last year’s EP ‘Stagger’. A press release explains: “This track masterfully blends hard-hitting rock…

Content: Goat Girl have released a new single, ‘words fell out’. The trio’s third record, ‘Below The Waste’ is set for release on 7th June via Rough Trade Records, and has already been teased by early singles ‘ride around’ and ‘motorway’. Singer/guitarist Lottie Pendlebury wrote the track while watching drummer Rosy Jones struggle with addiction, she explains:…

Content: Label: Rough Trade RecordsReleased: 7th June 2024 ‘Below The Waste’ is a delicious release from South London trio Goat Girl. The group’s angst-driven sound has acquired a softer, fuzzier edge. Each track seamlessly blends into another, while the group’s irreverent attitude adds an interesting quality to each new direction. Introducing folk and noise-rock elements underpinned…

Content: Label: PolydorReleased: 31st May 2024 Becky Hill has long been one of our foremost banger merchants. Incredibly reliable and consistent, she hits the mark pretty much every time with an energising dance hit. On her expansive second album, ‘Believe Me Now,’ Becky is looking to travel beyond bangers to a different dance floor plane. The…

Content: Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 7th June 2024 Swim Deep have always been a band on the precipice of greatness, but with their fourth album, ‘There’s A Big Star Outside’, they’ve finally taken the leap. As frontman Austin Williams audaciously states, “This record sets us apart and proves that we’re one of the best bands in…

Content: Label: Mom + PopReleased: 31st May 2024 Some albums just take you somewhere. On Maya Hawke’s third record ‘Chaos Angel’, that sense of escapism blends with a grounded scrapbook of emotion that screams ‘classic’. It finds Maya truly complete and delivering a record that begs to be played over and over.  Dipping across grassroots folks,…

Content: Jamie xx has announced his second solo album, ‘In Waves’. The full-length will arrive on 20th September via Young. It’s teased by early single ‘Treat Each Other Right’, and accompanied by a headline show at London’s Ally Pally on 26th September. The record also features Jamie’s recent single with Honey Dijon, ‘Baddy On The…

Content: Tove Lo and SG Lewis have collaborated on a new EP. ‘HEAT’ – which features additional production from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – will be released on 14th June via Pretty Swede Records. Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘HEAT’, Tove Lo reveals: “We share a lot of fans in the queer community and this EP…

Content: Los Bitchos have announced a new album, ‘Talkie Talkie‘. The record – due 30th August – follows on from their recent single ‘La Bomba’, as well as 2022 debut album ‘Let The Festivities Begin!, and follow-up EP ‘PAH!’. They’ve also shared a new single, ‘Don’t Change‘. “Don’t Change is a pure bliss track; think…

Content: She’s In Parties have announced their second EP. ‘Puppet Show’ follows on from their debut EP ‘End Scene’, and will be released on 25th October via Submarine Cat Records. They’ve also shared the title-track. Vocalist Katie Dillon says of the song: “In the past I’ve felt pressure to have an online presence and I…

Content: RIIZE shared a new track, ‘iScreaM Vol.32 : Impossible Remix‘. The track – which features French house artist Darius – follows recent releases ‘9 Days’, ‘Honestly’, and ‘One Kiss’, which are all taken from their upcoming mini-album ‘RIIZING – The 1st Mini Album’, due 17th June. The group are currently on their first fan-con…

Content: Soft Play have released a new single, ‘Everything And Nothing’. It’s a track from their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Punk’s Dead’, ‘Mirror Muscles’, and ‘Act Violently’. Isaac Holman says, “I started writing the words in lockdown in the depths…

Content: Nottingham quartet DIVORCE are making waves with their infectious energy, emotional depth and unique blend, as they gear up for their biggest headline tour yet with brand new single ‘My Room’. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Rosie Sco, Flower Up. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Divorce are a band…

Content: Alfie Templeman has released a new single, ‘Just A Dance’. It’s the final pre-release single from the London-based artist’s imminent second album – he will share the follow-up to his debut ‘Mellow Moon’, ‘Radiosoul’, on 7th June via Chess Club Records – and sees him team up with Nile Rodgers. Speaking about his experience…

Content: Fat Dog have released a new single, ‘I am the King’. It’s a cut from their recently-announced debut album ‘WOOF’, set for release on 6th September via Domino. “It was written in the toilets of the Wetherspoons pub in Forest Hill,” says frontman Joe Love. “It was after I got broken up with.” The news…

Content: From witch therapy to musical mantras, Maya Hawke’s ‘Chaos Angel’ is a journey of self-discovery, breaking patterns, and learning in front of everyone. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Andrew Lyman. As a child, Maya Hawke paid a visit to a witch therapist, who was supposed to help her work through some early depression. The series of…

Content: Blossoms have announced their fifth album, ‘Gary’. With the full-length set to arrive on 20th September, they’ve also shared the title-track, the video for which features Rick Astley. Tom Ogden says: “The video is directed by myself and my brother Ewan Ogden and it picks up where our last video left off. The song…

Content: Caribou is back with new single, ‘Broke My Heart’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘Honey’, and arrives ahead of a tour that includes three nights at London’s The Roundhouse, as well as shows at Bristol Beacon and Leeds’ O2 Academy. Speaking of the single, Dan Snaith says: “I always find it hard…

Content: A band who ooze talent, confidence, and that special something. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. It’s hard to think of another band who have had quite as good a start to 2024 as English Teacher. Since the release of their debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’, they’ve gained a hatful of five-star reviews,…

Content: Say Now are back with their first single of 2024, ‘Bitch Get Out My Car’. The trio – Amelia, Maddie and Ysabelle – have also also shared an Oliver Jennings-directed music video. Say Now explain: “Bitch Get Out My Car is about finding the confidence to stand up for yourself and get rid of…

Content: Bury Tomorrow have released a new single, ‘Villain Arc’. “Villain Arc is a next step into a different era of the band,” shares vocalist Dani Winter-Bates. “Capitalising the on the visceral aspects of The Seventh Sun, this track was written to highlight the brutal elements of the band. The lyrics and in parallel the composition tell a story,…

Content: Katy Kirby has released a new single ahead of her upcoming tour. Recently signed to ANTI- Records, the dates are in support of her latest album ‘Blue Raspberry’. To celebrate the run, she’s dropped new track ‘Headlights’. “‘Headlights’ isn’t as open-hearted as any of the songs that ended up on Blue Raspberry,” Kirby explains. “We could call…

Content: South London singer/songwriter Lola Young has announced a new album. The news follows the release of her singles ‘Fuck’ and ‘Wish You Were Dead’. Her recent project ‘My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely’ was released last year, too. ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ is due 21st June via Island Records, teased by…

Content: Rita Ora has released a new single, ‘Ask & You Shall Receive’. Following on from ‘You Only Love Me’, the first taste of her upcoming album, the track helps to mark a new era for Ora, who recently signed a deal with BMG, giving her ownership of all her future master recordings and greater…

Content: Aluna and Paul Woolford have teamed up for a new single, ‘Heatstroke’. The track follows on from Aluna’s recent drop ‘Ride or Die’, as well as second album, ‘MYCELiUM’. Released last summer, the record saw her collaborate with MNEK, Jayda G, Lauren Faith and loads more. Speaking about the record, Aluna explains: “Lauren Faith…

Content: Normani has released a new single. ‘Candy Paint’ is the second track from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June, following early teaser ‘1:59’. A press release explains: “‘Candy Paint’ is a playful and vibrant track produced and written by Brittanny “Starrah” Hazzard (Rihanna, Nicki Minaj), Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor),…

Content: Dork June cover star Leigh-Anne has released her debut EP. The effort 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’ out today (Friday, 31st May). She says: “I created this EP for my fans to feel closer to…

Content: Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service have confirmed more support acts for their upcoming London show. The date is part of a wider tour that sees them both performing albums in full – The Postal Service’s ‘Give Up’ and Death Cab For Cutie’s ‘Transatlanticism’ – with the London stop taking place on…

Content: As she shares her latest teaser ‘To Be Alright’, Norwegian alt-pop sensation AURORA delves into the depths of the human psyche with her emotionally charged fourth album, ‘What Happened To The Heart?’. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Wanda Martin. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY…

Content: Orlando Weeks has released a new track from his upcoming album. ‘Good To See You‘ is the latest cut from ‘LOJA’, available digitally from 6th June, with physical formats set to arrive on 23rd August via Fiction Records. ‘LOJA’ was introduced a few weeks ago by the lead single ‘Dig’, featuring Rhian Teasdale of…

Content: Disclosure have shared a new single, ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’. The track arrives ahead of festival sets at Primavera this Friday, Parklife and Glastonbury next month – their second time headlining The Other Stage – HARD in LA and Portola in San Francisco. The duo recently released a nine-part remix series for new album ‘Alchemy’, which features new versions from DJ Boring, Tommy Villiers, Duskus,…

Content: Dolores Forever have announced their debut album. ‘It’s Nothing’ will arrive on 20th September featuring new single ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’ and ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’. “This song is somewhere to place our female rage,” Hannah Wilson and Julia Fabrin explain. “It explodes with a…

Content: Honeyglaze have announced their second album, ‘Real Deal’. The full-length will be released on 20th September, teased by the London trio’s new single ‘Don’t’ and accompanied by a tour that includes a show at The Village Underground. Anouska of the band says of the track: “Based on my favourite Destiny’s Child song ‘bills, bills,…

Content: The Streets have released a new single, ‘No Better Than Chance’. It’s taken from new compilation ‘fabric Presents The Streets’, which will be released on 28th June featuring contributions from Cesco, Hilts, lau.ra, MPH, Tented, Coki and more. “I’ve spent many nights wasted but not wasted any nights in fabric over the years,” Mike…

Content: Against The Current have announced a couple of live shows. The trio – who performed at Slam Dunk over the weekend – will play both Manchester and London this July, with tickets on sale from Friday 31st May. JULY02 Gorilla, Manchester03 Lafayette, London The band recently released a new single, ‘silent stranger’. The track…

Content: Swim Deep have released a new single, ‘Don’t Make Me A Stranger’. It follows on from recent drops of ‘Very Heaven’, ‘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. The band explain: “One dusty…

Content: FEET have shared a new single, ‘Goodbye (So Long, Farewell)’. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’, following on from ‘Sit Down’, ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Why Would I Lie’. Produced by Andy Savours (Black Country New Road, The Magic Gang, The Horrors) and mixed by Caesar Edmunds (Beach House,…

Content: Heather & Co. perform under the name Perfume to celebrate their brand new single. Words: Jamie Muir. “How hot is it in here?” calls out Heather Baron-Gracie, a few songs into a frankly ridiculous headline set at London’s famed The 100 Club. It’s a casual Friday night for Dork’s Night Out, with a band…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY SEA GIRLS turn the intensity up on ‘Midnight Butterflies’ – a swaggering ode to the freedom of youth and living unrestrained. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Blacksocks. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Ready to embrace life with the explosive certainty of a…

Content: The soundtrack for the year to come has officially clicked play. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Daisy Kent, Ewan Williamson, Harvey Steele, Jake Haseldine, Marie Junker, Ollie Riddoch. If you’re looking for critical dates in your new music diary, Dear Reader, circling Dot To Dot weekend is essential. Pulling in the thrilling artists lighting up scenes…

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…