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Pa Salieu has released two new freestyles, ‘Epiphany’ and ‘Crash’. The Gambian-born, Coventry-raised rapper explores themes of oppression, resilience, and self-discovery in the tracks. He says: “While I was in jail, I realised how fortunate I was to always have my thoughts for company. My mind was my escape, and I fell in love with…

Lucius have released a new single titled ‘Old Tape’, featuring Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs. ‘Old Tape’ serves as the first preview of Lucius’ forthcoming studio album, expected in 2025. The track features Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig on vocals, with Granduciel contributing electric guitar and vocals. The band shared their thoughts on…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY As she drops her Really Very Good new album ‘Wonderland’, Holly Macve is embracing “hopes, dreams, and aspirations” – with a little help from an iconic friend along the way. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Authenticity. Everyone wants it, fewer have…

The Last Dinner Party have released ‘Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers’. It’s a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut album, featuring reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside covers of tracks by other artists, including Sparks’ 1974 single ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us’. Accompanying the announcement is an…

Billie Marten has released a new single titled ‘Crown’ via Fiction Records. The track follows her recent sold-out headline performance at the Barbican Centre, where she was joined by Her Ensemble for orchestral renditions of songs from her four albums. Marten describes the inspiration behind ‘Crown’, saying, “I wrote this in my garden last summer…

The Wombats are set to release their sixth studio album early next year. ‘Oh! The Ocean’ is due on 21st February 2025 via AWAL. The Liverpool band have also announced a six-date UK arena tour for March 2025, including a show at The O2 in London. Frontman Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy explains the album’s title was…

Hak Baker has released ‘Nostalgia Death Act II’, featuring collaborations with Peter Doherty, Baxter Dury and Joe James. The 10-track EP, produced by Craigie Dodds, includes the lead single ‘No Control’. It coincides with a documentary about Baker’s journey, titled ‘Hakeem‘, which explores themes of class and masculinity. Baker describes the release as being for…

Amyl and The Sniffers are set to play their largest headline show to date next year. The Australian punk band will perform at London’s Alexandra Palace on 15th November 2025, following their sold-out 2024 tour in support of new album ‘Cartoon Darkness’, scheduled for 25th October. The dates for Amyl and The Sniffers’ imminent UK…

Mabel has released a new single titled ‘Stupid Dumb’, featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The track, produced by Grammy-nominated Tommy Brown, is out now via Polydor Records. Recorded in Los Angeles, it’s accompanied by a behind-the-scenes visual showcasing the recording process. Mabel comments: “Stupid Dumb is about when you’re literally crazy about someone. I wanted to…

A years old demo turned into something spellbinding, the chances look good Cavetown and Frankie Cosmos’ new collab. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY We know. In the days of algorithm boosts and monthly listeners, collaborations between your faves are…

Olly Alexander has released a new single, ‘Cupid’s Bow’. The track precedes his upcoming solo album ‘Polari’ – Olly’s first post-Years & Years – scheduled for release on 7th February 2025. The album draws inspiration from Polari, a complex, centuries old secret language used by stigmatised groups and popular in gay subculture. A collaboration with…

Shawn Mendes is set to debut his new album ‘Shawn’ in cinemas on 14th November, ahead of its official release on the 15th. The singer-songwriter has partnered with Trafalgar Releasing for ‘Shawn Mendes: For Friends And Family Only (A Live Concert Film)’, a one-night-only event screening in select theatres globally. The film features Mendes performing…

Big Special and John Grant have collaborated on a new single titled ‘Stay Down, Lazarus’, released via SO Recordings. The Black Country duo – who recently released their debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’ – will be supporting the New York-based songwriter on his upcoming UK and European tour. Big Special will also headline their own…

Chalk have announced a new EP, and shared lead single ‘Tell Me’. The Belfast post-punk and electronic outfit’s new EP ‘Conditions III’ is set for release on 21st February 2025 via Nice Swan Records, marking the final installment of their trilogy. Frontman Ross Cullen says of the themes explored in ‘Tell Me’: “‘Tell Me’ is…

Gurriers have released a new video for their single ‘Dipping Out’. The track is taken from their debut album ‘Come and See’, with the video, directed by Colin Peppard, set in a passport photographer’s studio. It arrives to coincide with their current headline tour. Gurriers are set to perform on Later With Jools Holland when…

Lazy Day has released their new single ‘Getting Good’. The track marks the final preview of debut album ‘Open the Door’ ahead of its release on 9th November via Brace Yourself Records. Songwriter Tilly Scantlebury explains the meaning behind the song: “The song is about my menial but recurring feelings of failure. And how I…

Fred Roberts has released his new single ‘Get It Over With’. The track details his experience in a toxic relationship, and follows on from debut EP ‘Sound Of My Youth’, released in April. Speaking about the single, he says: “Get It Over With explores the tension between knowing you deserve better and feeling too emotionally…

Canadian punk/noise-rock band METZ have announced that their upcoming European and UK tour dates will be their last. The group are preparing to go on indefinite hiatus after five albums, with the final tour beginning on 2nd November in Rennes, France, and concluding on 29th November at London’s Village Underground. In a statement, the band…

Thomas Headon has released a new single titled ‘Panic!’. ‘Panic!’ explores themes of anxiety and stress, with the track marking his return after taking six months offline to reset and reflect on his music career. “[It’s] this big mess of anxiety and overwhelming stress that I was feeling,” he explains. “It’s basically this big mess…

McFly and Busted are set to embark on a joint tour in 2025. The news follows a surprise announcement during McFly’s 21st birthday show at London’s O2 Arena, with the ‘Busted vs McFly’ seeing the two groups performing across the UK and Ireland, starting on 16th September 2025 at Birmingham’s bp pulse Live arena. McFly…

NOAHFINNCE has released a new single titled ‘HEADCASE’. The track follows the release of Noah’s previous single ‘PET WITH THE TISM’, which addresses his autism diagnosis. Both tracks will feature on the deluxe edition of Noah’s debut album, ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’. Commenting on the new single, Noah explains, “HEADCASE is about feeling consistently…

The Velveteers are set to release their new album ‘A Million Knives’ on 14th February 2025 via Easy Eye Sound. The 13-track collection was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. The Denver trio have also shared new single ‘Go Fly Away’, co-written and co-produced by Auerbach and fellow Black Keys member Patrick Carney. Frontwoman…

K-pop group aespa have released four new solo tracks. They’re taken from the group’s current world tour ‘2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’. The digital release, titled ‘SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’, features individual songs written and performed by each of the group’s four members: KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING. The tracklisting for…

mxmtoon has released a new single titled ‘rain’. The song will feature on her upcoming third album ‘liminal space’, due 1st November. Of the inspiration behind the track, mxmtoon says: “I thought I would live my whole life in California until I moved to New York in 2020. Four years later I was hit with…

Leo Bhanji is set to release a new EP titled ‘Shell’ on 29th November via Dirty Hit. The upcoming EP follows his 2020 debut ‘No Guard’ and 2021’s ‘Arm’s Length’. The London-based singer, songwriter and producer has also shared a new single, ‘Lung’. The full tracklist for ‘Shell’ is as follows: 1. 272. Hazel &…

Chloe Qisha has released her new single ‘Sexy Goodbye’. The track is Qisha’s third single, following ‘I Lied, I’m Sorry’ and ‘VCR Home Video’, and it’s a cut from her self-titled debut EP, set for release on 15th November 2024. Speaking about ‘Sexy Goodbye’, Qisha says: “It’s super rare as a songwriter to create a…

Maggie Rogers has released a new single titled ‘In The Living Room’. The track, released via Polydor Records, marks Rogers’ first new music since her album ‘Don’t Forget Me’, which came out in April 2024. ‘In The Living Room’ was written and produced by Rogers alongside Ian Fitchuk, who also collaborated on ‘Don’t Forget Me’,…

Wallice has released a new single titled ‘Deadbeat’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming debut album ‘The Jester’, set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit, following ‘Heaven Has To Happen’, ‘The Opener’, and ‘Gut Punch Love’. Regarding the song, Wallice says: “I wrote “Deadbeat” last October after a falling out with someone…

Brighton-based band Slung have unveiled a live session video for their debut single ‘Neurotic’. The track was originally released last month via Fat Dracula Records, with the clip filmed at Small Pond studios in Brighton ahead of their upcoming UK and European tour dates. The live session features vocalist Katie Oldham alongside bandmates Ali Johnson…

Dork’s Night Out is set to return to London’s legendary 100 Club this November for our latest blockbuster edition, featuring a killer bill in one of the nation’s most historic music venues. After a series of standout shows over the course of 2024, we’re far from done for the year as we pull together some…

Moonchild Sanelly has announced her new studio album ‘Full Moon’. The full-length is set for release on 10th January 2025 via Transgressive Records, and the announcement comes alongside the release of new single ‘Do My Dance’. Sanelly says: “I called this record FULL MOON to convey a really clear sense that I got from living…

Hands Like Houses have released a new single titled ‘Hurts Like Hell’. The track features Swedish rock band Normandie, and is the latest cut from the Australian band’s new EP, ‘Meso – Volume 3’. The collaboration comes after the acts toured together in 2018. “We wanted this song to feel like it had equal parts…

Green Day are set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Dookie’ with a pretty unusual re-release project. The band have collaborated with BRAIN to reissue the album on 15 unconventional formats, including wax cylinders, floppy disks, and toothbrushes. This limited-edition release deliberately sacrifices audio quality and convenience, with some versions omitting entire verses, to create…

Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s have announced two new bottles paying tribute to Elton John and John Lennon. The Elton edition is inspired by his 1975 Dodger Stadium performance, while the Lennon edition incorporates both his official logo and self-portrait sketch. The release also commemorates the friendship between the two, which led to their collaboration on…

UPSET COVER STORY On daring to be different: Chrissy Costanza talks solo debut ‘VII’, exploring new genres, and owning her creative voice.  Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Jordan Knight. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “It was all about taking risks and trusting myself,” says Chrissy Costanza, who releases her debut solo EP today. For the people who know…

Scowl have signed to Dead Oceans and released a new single, ‘Special’. The Bay Area hardcore band have joined the label roster alongside the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, and Japanese Breakfast. ‘Special’ was produced by Will Yip, who previously worked on the band’s EP ‘Psychic Dance Routine’, and mixed by Rich Costey, known for…

piglet has shared the title-track from his upcoming EP ‘for frank forever’. The South London-based Irish songwriter and producer is following up his previous track ‘white knuckles’, with the new track dedicated to piglet’s friend Frank (aka Trib) who died by suicide last summer. piglet explains that ‘for frank forever’ is about “the gradual process…

Clairo has released a cover of Margo Guryan’s ‘Love Songs’. The release is part of an upcoming tribute album to the late singer-songwriter, with ‘Like Someone I Know: A Celebration of Margo Guryan’ set to be released on 8th November via Sub Pop. The 12-track compilation features artists reinterpreting songs from Guryan’s 1968 album ‘Take…

Justice have announced a second show at London’s Alexandra Palace. The show will take place on 11th February 2025, following the rapid sell-out of their initially scheduled performance on 12th February. The French electronic duo are bringing their live show to the UK for the first time since the release of their album ‘Hyperdrama’, which…

Alice Costelloe has released a new single titled ‘My Whole Life’. The track is the second to be shared from her upcoming EP ‘When It’s The Time’, set for release on 1st November via Moshi Moshi Records. She explains that ‘My Whole Life’ was inspired by a health scare following a European tour: “What I…

Hannah Grae has released her new single ‘Nobody Does It Like You’. The ballad explores the emotional journey of self-discovery following the end of a toxic romantic relationship. Grae says, “‘Nobody Does It Like You’ was a difficult song for me to write. I generally find it hard to be completely vulnerable in my music…

Brooke Combe has announced a UK headline tour for 2025. The run – which includes a performance at London’s Lafayette on 10th April – will follow the release of her debut album ‘Dancing At The Edge Of The World’, set to arrive on 31st January 2025 via Modern Sky Records. The Scottish artist will begin…

julie have announced their first headline European tour. Set to take place in February and March 2025, the 26-date run will include UK stops in London, Manchester, Glasgow and more, with the Los Angeles-based band and art collective performing in support of their debut album ‘my anti-aircraft friend’. The dates in full read: FEBRUARY24 Clamores,…

The Sherlocks are set to embark on a major UK and European headline tour in 2025. The Sheffield band will hit the road after a number of support slots, including a homecoming show at Don Valley Bowl, supporting Keane across Europe, and confirming a 23-date UK tour with Shed Seven. The Sherlocks have also revealed…

Trash Boat have announced details of a UK headline tour for January and February. The St Albans quintet will embark on a nine-date run following the release of their new album ‘Heaven Can Wait’ and latest single ‘filthy/RIGHTEOUS’, out now. Frontman Tobi Duncan reflects on the band’s journey, saying, “Being ten years and four albums…

Cardinals have released a new single titled ‘Get It’. The track marks their first new material since their debut EP earlier this year, with the Cork-based five-piece having recorded the track with producer Chris Ryan at his Belfast studio. Frontman Euan Manning says: “To me it’s a song about reflection, looking at what went wrong…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Most artists would be content with one career-defining moment, but Charli seems to be delivering them on a weekly basis. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Charli xcx has always had a knack for keeping us on our toes. Her journey, from the revolutionary ‘Pop…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY It’s a testament to Touché Amoré’s resilience, creativity, and their willingness to embrace discomfort in pursuit of something honest and real. Words: Dan Harrison. Touché Amoré’s sixth studio album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, marks another daring chapter for…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY For Szmierek, the pyramid isn’t just a quirky landmark; it’s a symbol of human resilience. Words: Dan Harrison. In Stockport, there lies a curious modern relic: a blue pyramid, originally meant to…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK WAR CHILD’S DAY OF THE GIRL War Child UK’s Day of the Girl returns for 2024, bringing with it an electrifying lineup that promises to make this year’s campaign an unmissable affair. This week,…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to release their seventh mini album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ on 4th November. The latest installment marks a new phase in their ongoing narrative series, following approximately seven months after their previous mini album ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’, which was released in April. Alongside the announcement, TOMORROW X TOGETHER have unveiled…

aespa have released a new version of their hit single ‘Supernova’. The track has been reimagined by renowned K-pop producer KENZIE for ‘Supernova (KENZIE RE:WORKS)’, the first of three songs to be reinterpreted and released as part of the ‘KENZIE RE:WORKS’ project. The project is being released via ScreaM Records, SM Entertainment’s dance music label.…

Rizzle Kicks have announced four UK headline shows for 2025. The duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, are set to perform across the country in March, before making a homecoming appearance at The Great Escape festival in Brighton. This announcement follows the duo’s return earlier this year with comeback single ‘Javelin’, marking their first…

Rizzle Kicks have released their new single ‘Gumdrops’ via BMG. The track marks the British duo’s second release since their return to music earlier this year, following comeback single ‘Javelin’ this summer. Speaking about the single, Rizzle Kicks explain: “Gumdrops is our homage to growth, discussing what ‘lad culture’ used to be when we grew…

The Greater Good have released their new single ‘Full Grown Man’. The Manchester-based alt-rock quartet, fronted by Welsh vocalist and songwriter Huw Eddy, enlisted producer Rob Slater for the track, known for his work with Yard Act. ‘Full Grown Man’ explores the pressure to meet societal and personal expectations of adulthood. The lyrics delve into…

Perrie has released a new single titled ‘You Go Your Way’. The track, which explores themes of new beginnings and personal strength, was originally produced as an underground club single by London-based duo Joy Anonymous before catching Perrie’s attention during a writing session. The song’s lyrics are inspired by a personal experience from Perrie’s relationship…

Florence Rose is set to release her debut EP ‘My Lust Is My Religion’ on 11th November. To mark the EP release, Florence will host a listening party on 11th November in Dalston, featuring a live performance, poetry readings, performance artists, tarot readings, merchandise and free drinks. The alt-pop artist has shared the news alongside…

Hinds have shared a new bonus track titled ‘Bats’ ahead of their upcoming US tour. The bilingual Spanish and English song is taken from their recent album ‘VIVA HINDS’, released via Lucky Number. Hinds say of ‘Bats’: “We wrote ‘BATS’ the week after watching ANOTHER ROUND (DRUK) in the movies. we couldn’t stop thinking about…

UPSET COVER STORY Returning five years after calling it a day, Pennsylvania band Balance and Composure reflect on their newfound energy, growth, and latest album, ‘with you in spirit’. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: Ashley Gellman. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “This is it. We love you guys so much,” Jon Simmons declared, his voice cracking on the…

Sleater-Kinney have shared a new single titled ‘This Time’. The track is taken from the upcoming expanded version of their eleventh album, ‘Little Rope Deluxe’, set for digital release on 1st November via Loma Vista Recordings. The release includes the previously released Frayed Rope Sessions, live versions recorded at The Forum in Melbourne, and three…

Michael Kiwanuka has announced a European and UK headline tour for spring 2025. The stint marks his first headline dates in the region since 2022, and is in support of new album ‘Small Changes’, set for release on 15th November via Polydor Records. Alongside the tour announcement, Kiwanuka has shared a new track, ‘The Rest…

Antony Szmierek has announced his debut album ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’. The full-length is set for release on 28th February via Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group. The Manchester-based poet, writer and producer has also shared a new single, ‘The Great Pyramid Of Stockport’. Speaking about the song, Szmierek comments: “Stockport Council abandoned…

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are set to take an indefinite hiatus, the band have announced. In a statement, Frank Carter and Dean Richardson share: “It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a hiatus. “From the deepest lows to highest highs, in grief in anger and in joy, our band has…

Good Neighbours have released their debut self-titled EP. The release coincides with the duo kicking off the UK leg of their autumn tour, and features one new song ‘Weekend Boy’ alongside previously released tracks ‘Keep It Up’, ‘Daisies’, ‘Bloom’ and ‘Home’. The EP also includes their cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ for Spotify…

Confidence Man have announced a new double single ‘CONTROL’ / ‘REAL MOVE TOUCH’. The tracks arrive ahead of their forthcoming album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The Australian band – and recent Dork cover stars – are set to release their third studio album on 18th October via CHAOS/Polydor/I OH YOU. ‘CONTROL’ is described as a…

Aziya has released a new single titled ‘bbydoll’ and announced her upcoming mixtape ‘BAMBI’. The single follows her previous release ‘call my name (lux lisbon)’ and second EP ‘LONELY CASTLES’, released last year, with ‘Bambi’ due on 8th November. Aziya explains the inspiration behind ‘bbydoll’: “I don’t wanna be someone’s plaything – I felt like…

Pop’s latest potential superstar-in-waiting is bubbling up with a brand new bop, ‘American Girls’, and a debut EP to come. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY YAZ’s name has been buzzing around more informed pop circles for a couple of…

Allie X has released a new single titled ‘Bon Voyage’, She’s also announced an expanded version of her album ‘Girl With No Face’, set for release on 31st October. The deluxe edition will feature new tracks and remixes. “‘Bon Voyage’ is a song that marks a change in the weather and a change in me,”…

ratbag has released her latest single ‘pinky girl’. The track serves as a companion piece to her previous release ‘pinky boy’, which came out in August, adopting the perspective of the original title character’s girlfriend. ratbag explains: “pinky girl is about girlfriends being cooler than their boyfriends. much, much cooler. it calls out men who…

Chloe Slater has released her new single ‘Tiny Screens’. The Manchester-based artist’s latest track follows her debut EP ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’, and arrives ahead of her sold-out headline London show next month as part of The Great Escape First Fifty showcase. Speaking about the song, Chloe says: “‘tiny screens is a…

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has revealed the 10-album shortlist for the 2024 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The SAY Award Ceremony will take place on 24th October at Stirling’s Albert Halls, with the winner receiving £20,000. The nominees include Barry Can’t Swim’s ‘When Will We Land?’, Dead Pony’s ‘IGNORE THIS’ and…

Rachel Chinouriri has released a new single titled ‘Even’, featuring Cat Burns. The pair first met at BRIT School, and collaboration explores the artists’ personal experiences relating to identity as young Black British women. Chinouriri says: “‘Even’ is about the injustice black and POC people feel with identity in a world that can treat them…

Label: Century Media RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 Community, charity and change. FEVER 333 are never ones to water down their words or skirt around a subject, they speak plainly on social injustice throughout their discography. Their newest release, ‘Darker White’ spotlights themes of racial disparity and discrimination, described by the band as an exploration of “the…

Emily Burns has released her new single ‘Are You Waiting?’. The track is the latest offering from her upcoming debut album ‘Die Happy’, set for release on 8th November via So Recordings, and was written during the early stages of lockdown. Burns says: “I wrote Are You Waiting? at the start of lockdown, when I’d…

Kaiser Chiefs are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Employment’ with a massive hometown show. It’ll take place at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park on 31st May 2025, with a supporting lineup that includes Razorlight, The Cribs, The Coral, We Are Scientists, HotWax, and Ellur. Razorlight and The Cribs will also be…

GRACEY has shared a new single titled ‘Rhetorical Questions’. The track marks the latest release in the BRIT-nominated artist following previous single ‘Delirium’, which saw her collaborate with PC Music’s EasyFun and AFTERHRS. GRACEY says of the new single: “The question ‘Who do you love?’ felt both romantic to me but also hints to a…

Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 Ten Grammys in five years might be enough for most, but not for FINNEAS. On his latest album, ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud’, the prolific producer and songwriter takes a lighter, more positive approach compared to 2021’s ‘Optimist’, where piano ballads and self-questioning outbursts dominated. This time around, FINNEAS seems comfortable…

Label: Pure Noise RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 At a cool, trim 28 minutes, Drug Church’s fifth album is another testament to the five-piece’s dedication to loud music. Proudly wielding their trademark gushing, melodic through line, ‘PRUDE’ starts with a solemn guitar before all hell breaks loose for the next half-hour. With vocalist Patrick Kindlon firing on…

Label: New FriendsReleased: 4th October 2024 So, you’ve come to terms with existing in an increasingly online world: bells and whistles, pits of despair and everything else in between. That is but the first aspect of modern life to be examined in ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’, and Orla Gartland hasn’t wasted much time in finding a…

Label: Memory MusicReleased: 4th October 2024 In many ways, this is the album that was never meant to be, with Balance & Composure announcing their split in 2019. But after five years apart, the Pennsylvania quintet are back with atmospheric return ‘with you in spirit’. The record’s sound mirrors the moody, romantic album cover, embodying the…

Slaney Bay have released their new single ‘Countdown’. It’s the first taken from their upcoming EP ‘The Long Way Home’, which follows on from previous EP ‘Why Does Love Mean Loss?’ and is set to arrive in early 2025. Frontwoman Cait Whitley says: “‘Countdown’ is our ode to youthful romantic tension. When you show up…

CATTY has announced her debut EP, ‘Healing Out Of Spite’. Set for release on 18th October via AWAL, the 7-track project features previously released singles ‘I Dated A Monster’, ‘I Wish I Gave You Hell’, and the EP’s title-track, alongside the newly released single ‘Actress’. The EP was inspired by CATTY’s cancelled Vegas wedding and…

Peter Xan is set to release a new EP titled ‘Empty Space’ via FADER Label. Arriving on 12th November, the EP follows Xan’s 2023 EP ‘GOD SAVE THE KING’, and is teased by new single, ‘For The Weekend’. Xan describes the new single as a track about self-acceptance. He says, “For The Weekend is about…

Bartees Strange has announced his third full-length album. ‘Horror’ – which follows his 2022 release ‘Farm To Table’ – is set for release on 14th February 2025, and will be followed by a UK show at Oslo, London. He’s also shared new single ‘Sober’, produced by Strange alongside Jack Antonoff, Yves Rothman and Lawrence Rothman.…

Finneas has released a new single titled ‘Lotus Eater’. It marks the third track from his upcoming second album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ – due 4th October via Interscope Records – and arrives with an official music video directed by Isaac Ravishankara. He’s set to celebrate the album release with a series of live shows…

The Horrors have announced their sixth studio album ‘Night Life’. The full-length will arrive on 21st March via Fiction Records, and features a new line-up, seeing the core duo of vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb joined by Amelia Kidd on keys and Telegram’s Jordan Cook on drums. The announcement comes alongside a new…

Lauren Mayberry has released her new single ‘Something In The Air’. The track debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record in the World, and is taken from her debut solo album ‘Vicious Creature’, set for release later this year via EMI Records in the UK and Island Records in the US. Mayberry says of the…

ROSÉ is fearing up to release her first studio album ‘rosie’. The record will arrive on 6th December via Atlantic Records. The 12-track collection, co-written and co-produced by ROSÉ, is described as her most personal and candid release to date. ROSÉ, known for her work as a member of BLACKPINK, has previously achieved success as…

Skegss have released their new single ‘High Beaming’. It’s the latest track taken from their forthcoming album ‘Pacific Highway Music’, due 18th October, and arrives alongside a video that features clips from their recent travels. Vocalist and guitarist Ben Reed and drummer Jonny Lani say of the song: “This one’s for someone that’s always somewhat…

Thus Love have shared the title-track from their forthcoming album. ‘All Pleasure’ is set for release on 1st November 2024 via Captured Tracks, with the new single arriving alongside a video directed by Wes Sterrs. Vocalist and guitarist Echo Mars says of the song: “It’s no accident that we named the album after this song.…

Royel Otis have released a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘PRATTS & PAIN’, titled ‘It Ain’t Over Til It Ends Edition’. The Australian duo have also shared a new single, ‘If Our Love Is Dead’, ahead of their sold-out UK tour in November and December. Plus, they are scheduled to make their US late-night…

Master Peace has unveiled ‘This Time’, the final single from his upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’. The release marks the fourth of five tracks to be featured on the EP, following ‘Home (feat. Wale)’, ‘Save Me’ and ‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man’. The EP will also include a new track titled ‘Vertigo’. The…

Christopher Owens, former frontman of Girls, has announced some vinyl reissues. The reissues will include Girls records ‘Album’, ‘Broken Dreams Club’, and ‘Father, Son, Holy Ghost’, marking the first vinyl reissues since their initial releases. These reissues celebrate the 15th anniversary of debut ‘Album’, arriving ahead of Owens’ upcoming new solo album, ‘I Wanna Run…

VUKOVI are set to release their new album ‘MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN’ early next year. The full-length is due on 24th January 2025 via SharpTone Records.It was produced by Machine at The Machine Shop Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, and has artwork painted by vocalist Janine Shilstone. Commenting on the new album, Janine…

Waxahatchee has released a new single, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. The track – which features MJ Lenderman on acoustic and electric guitar – is Katie Crutchfield‘s first new music since her 2024 album ‘Tigers Blood’, released via ANTI- Records earlier this year. Earlier this month Waxahatchee performed album standout ‘Right Back to It’ at the Americana Music…

Jamie xx has added loads more dates to his extensive world headline tour. The run – which already had dates planned for October and December – is in support of his second album ‘In Waves’, with tickets going on general sale from Friday 4th October. Speaking about the tour, Jamie xx says: “Last week the…

Justice are set to perform at London’s Alexandra Palace. The French electronic duo bring their new show to the UK on 12th February 2025, following the release of their album ‘Hyperdrama’, which features collaborations with Tame Impala, Miguel, Thundercat, and Connan Mockasin. Justice have also just released the ‘Neverender remixes EP’, a four-track collection featuring…

Dream Nails have released their new single ‘Control’ via Marshall Records. The London-based punk trio have returned with a shaken up line-up, featuring bass player Mimi Jasson stepping forward as the band’s new vocalist. Drummer Lucy Katz says of the track: “As Dream Nails enters its third phase as a classic power trio, it’s the…

Geordie Greep, guitarist and vocalist of black midi, has released a new single titled ‘Blues’. It’s from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘The New Sound’ – his first solo venture following three albums with black midi, including 2023’s ‘Hellfire’ – due 4th October. The album was recorded with over thirty session musicians across São Paulo…

Jacob Collier and AURORA have collaborated on a performance in the Arctic. The set, in partnership with Greenpeace International, was to raise awareness for ocean and climate protection and featured a mash-up of their songs ‘A Rock Somewhere’ and ‘The Seed’ on a floating platform amidst icebergs in Svalbard. AURORA comments: “We need to understand,…

Wunderhorse are set to play their largest headline show to date next spring. The band have announced a new show at Alexandra Palace, London on 29th May 2025, in support of their latest album ‘Midas’; the follow-up to 2022 debut ‘Cub’. Frontman Jacob Slater describes the recording process: “When we first went into the studio…

Prima Queen have shared a new single titled ‘Fool’. The transatlantic indie duo, comprised of Louise Macphail and Kristin McFadden, have signed to Submarine Cat Records (Swim Deep, FEET, Home Counties) for the release, which marks the first single from their debut album. The band explain: “‘Fool’ is about loving someone who is anxious, avoidant…

Circa Waves have announced their new album ‘Death & Love Pt.1’. The nine-track album, self-produced by frontman Kieran Shudall and engineered by Matt Wiggins, follows Shudall’s near-death experience in early 2023 when he underwent surgery for a severely blocked heart artery. He says: “I needed this record to process what I went through. A letter…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK On its 25th anniversary, how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater helped revolutionise mainstream punk rock and the music industry’s relationship with gaming. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY The year is 1999. The Backstreet Boys are pleading for you to quit playing games with their hearts,…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Orla Gartland’s next step up is an album to treasure. Words: Dan Harrison. On the ever-spinning indie-pop carousel of glittering delights, Orla Gartland has emerged as something of a quiet revolutionary. Her sophomore [Yes, she’s enough of an artiste…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival is back, ready to turn the city into a Pollock-like splatter of sonic delights faster than you can say “mad fer it.” This year’s lineup reads like a who’s…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Soft Launch’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. Every other week, we’re introduced to a new group of floppy-haired lads armed with guitars and dreams of Glastonbury,…

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have shared their new single ‘The Boss’. The track is the third to be shared from their upcoming debut EP ‘Eazy Peazy’, due out on 8th November via Fat Possum Records, following the London-based group’s recent drops ‘Ode To Clio’ and ‘Grow A Tongue In Time’. The band describe ‘The Boss’ as “the heaviest…

Nieve Ella has announced a new UK headline tour for March 2025. The news follows the release of her new single ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’, which is taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Watch It Ache and Bleed’. Ella describes the track as “a glamourised celebration of being young, fun, wild, and free,…

Maya Hawke is set to release a new EP titled ‘Clipped Wings’ on 4th October via Mom+Pop. The four-track collection serves as a companion piece to her latest album ‘Chaos Angel’, which the former Dork cover star released earlier this year. Hawke comments on the new EP: “I wanted Chaos Angel to be a tight…

Streets of London have announced a fundraising concert with Bastille. The event is to be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 13th December, featuring stripped-back performances from a range of artists including Bastille Presents ‘&’, James Bay, and Birdy, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. The concert marks Streets of…

Hold onto your flatpack furniture, folks, because Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is about to get a whole lot wavier with tonight’s (Monday 30th September) new edition. This week’s episode is set to feature none other than Circa Waves‘ frontman Kieran, who’s dropping by to chat about the band’s exciting new chapter, their brand…

Softcult are set to embark on a UK headline tour this November. The Canadian duo will performing in support of their new EP ‘Heaven’, which was released earlier this year and explores themes of acceptance, equal opportunity, and societal perceptions. Regarding the upcoming tour, they comment: “We’re so excited to have the chance to bring…

One True Pairing, the solo project of former Wild Beasts member Tom Fleming, has released a new single. ‘Human Frailty’ – a song of acceptance – is taken from Fleming’s upcoming second solo album ‘Endless Rain’, set for release on 25th October via Domino. He says of the track: “Well we try and we try…

FINNEAS is set to embark on a UK and European tour early next year. The run is in support of his second solo studio album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’, with the artist, songwriter, and producer performing 15 shows across Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. These dates follow four…

Rahim Redcar has announced a new tour. The dates are in support of new album ‘HOPECORE’, and will see the artist – formerly known as Christine and the Queens – performing across the UK, EU, and US. Redcar comments on the creation of ‘HOPECORE’: ‘Hopecore was made with tears, blood, and mostly an unwavering faith…

Spiritbox have released a video for their new single ‘Soft Spine’. The clip, directed by Orie McGinness, features frontwoman Courtney LaPlante presiding over a battle between warriors, and coincides with Spiritbox’s current North American tour supporting Korn and Gojira. The band have also sold out their upcoming show at Alexandra Palace in London on 13th…

Green Day are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album ‘American Idiot’ with a new coffee collaboration. The band have partnered with London-based coffee company Grind and their own Punk Bunny Coffee brand to release a special edition coffee tin, and relaunch their recent, previously sold out Iced Matcha Latte cans. The limited-edition…

Sunflower Bean have released their self-produced EP ‘SHAKE’ via Lucky Number. The New York trio, comprised of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Olive Faber, have also shared an accompanying EP-length short film. Alongside the Black Sabbath-influenced EP, the band have unveiled a 14-minute performance-based video that interprets each track through the natural elements: earth, wind,…

piri & tommy have shared their new single ‘dog’. The track is taken from their EP ‘about dancing’, coming soon, and is described as a cautionary dance-pop tale about dating and bad behaviour. piri explains the origin of the song: “I’m sure we can all relate to the frustration you feel when someone is stuck…

Bilk are set to release their new single ‘On It’. It’s the second teaser ahead of their forthcoming album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due 24th January, and follows their recent track ‘F Up’. ‘On It’ was written by Sol Abrahams, who says: “‘On It’ is a song about partying. It doesn’t get more…

The Amazons have returned with their new single ‘Living A Lie’. Following their 2022 album ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’, it introduces a new sound for the three-piece, with more to come in 2025. Frontman Matt Thomson elaborates on the single: “Living A Lie is an ode to staring at the…

Homecoming, headline tours, and what lies ahead: Siobhán Winifred reflects on her whirlwind year and looks forward to a future filled with new music and deeper connections with her growing fanbase. Read our latest Hype cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Siobhán Winifred is hunched over a stack of merch, CDs and…

Dolores Forever have released their debut album ‘It’s Nothing’, alongside a new video for single ‘Not Now Kids’. The London-based band’s album opener ‘Not Now Kids’ takes aim at patronising politicians. “This was the last song we wrote for the album,” they explain. “It’s a bit of a scathing look at the world and the…

George Daniel has released a new remix of his track ‘Screen Cleaner’ via dh2. The remix, produced by Kelbin, follows Daniel’s debut release of the original ‘Screen Cleaner’ last month, as well as George’s salute reworks, titled ‘go! (George Daniel Remix)’ and ‘go! (George Daniel Gloaming Remix)’. Throughout the summer, Daniel has been previewing his…

Biig Piig has released a new track titled ‘4AM’. The song is the first preview of her upcoming debut album, which follows her 2023 mixtape ‘Bubblegum’, and it explores themes of heartache and overcoming negative cycles. Biig Piig says of the new single: “A song that I made with Zach Nahome about the after effects…

Soft Launch have released their new single ‘Milkshakes’. The track arrives ahead of their sold-out headline tour kicking off next week, which begins on 1st October in Dublin, Josh McClorey‘s hometown, at the sold-out Academy 2. The tour will then travel through various UK cities including Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Brighton, Nottingham, Liverpool and Bristol,…

Kele has confirmed details of his new solo album. ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’ – the third instalment in Kele’s ‘The Elements’ series – is set for release on 17th January 2025 via KOLA Records / !K7, teased by lead single ‘It Wasn’t Meant To Be’. The new single follows the previously released ‘Hometown Edge’,…

UPSET COVER STORY Rising from the underground scene to become one of British metal’s most exciting bands, Heriot’s debut album is a tour de force. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Linsey Teggert.Photos: Harry Steel. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY With the amount of hype that has surrounded metal four-piece Heriot over the past…

The Aces are back to set pulses racing with their most confident single yet, ‘The Magic’. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In the heat of a Dallas afternoon, The Aces are currently gearing up for yet another electrifying performance.…

Lady Gaga has released her surprise album ‘Harlequin’. The record is inspired by the character Harley Quinn from the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux, and marks Gaga’s first jazz-inspired work since the passing of her collaborator Tony Bennett. ‘Harlequin’, co-executive produced by Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky, features a mix of reimagined classics and…

Damiano David has released ‘Silverlines’, the debut single from his new solo project. A collaboration with Labrinth, who also handled production duties, it marks David’s first solo venture following his work as the lead vocalist of Måneskin. Discussing the new track, he says: “This song is very special to me. It was one of the…

The Weeknd has released a new track titled ‘Timeless’. The single features Playboi Carti, and made its debut during The Weeknd’s performance at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo, where Carti made a surprise appearance. It was produced by Pharrell Williams. This marks The Weeknd’s second collaboration with Carti, following their previous work on ‘Popular’ with…

War Child have launched a David Bowie-inspired fundraising auction. Titled Sound & Vision, it features artwork from 33 artists responding to the iconic Bowie lyric ‘We like dancing and we look divine’. The global online auction runs until 1st October via Art on a Postcard. George Underwood, Bowie’s childhood friend and album art designer, is…

Searows is set to release a new EP titled ‘flush’. The release is due on 22nd November via Last Recordings On Earth, Matt Maltese‘s label, teased by new single ‘toothache’ and recent drop ‘martingale’. Searows, the moniker of Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter and guitarist Alec Duckart, comments on ‘toothache’: “For a lot of my life I…

Electronic production duo Two Shell have announced their debut full-length. The self-titled album, set for release on 25th October 2024, follows on from the enigmatic pair’s recent activities including a live debut at Coachella, a collaboration with FKA twigs on the track ‘Talk To Me’, and a single titled ‘Round’ featuring Sugababes. They have also…

Hope Tala has released a new single titled ‘Shiver’. The track follows recent singles ‘Thank Goodness’, ‘Bad Love God’ and ‘I Can’t Even Cry’ as the West London artist prepares to release her debut album. Last month, Hope Tala announced a mini tour for October with shows in London, New York and Los Angeles, including…

aespa have expanded their second world tour, ‘2024 – 25 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE –’. The K-pop group have unveiled plans for a total of 41 performances across 29 locations, extending their tour to the US, Mexico, Canada, UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. aespa’s tour, which draws inspiration from a…

Casino have released their new single ‘Heaven’. The Liverpool-based indie-soul quintet’s latest track, produced by The Zutons’ Sean Payne, follows support slots with the likes of CVC, Lightning Seeds, and Jamie Webster, and festival sets including Isle of Wight and Y-Not. The band describe the song’s message: “Our new track Heaven delivers a message of…

London-based artist Matt-Felix has unveiled his latest single ‘Don’t Cry’. The track, self-penned and co-produced with Francesco Pedrinoni, follows his previous single ‘Lay Low’ and his debut tracks ‘Leave, Just To Stay’ and ‘1917’. Matt-Felix says of the song: “I wrote ‘Don’t Cry’ one morning after a particularly bad shift at the restaurant I work…

Glass Animals have released a video for ‘Show Pony’. It’s a track from their fourth studio album ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’, and was directed by Eoin Glaister, who says: “Dave had a personal story he wanted to play out through aliens. I ran with this and added a cow. Naive really, given how…

Justice have unveiled a new video for their track ‘Neverender (starring Tame Impala)’. The track is featured on the duo’s latest album, ‘Hyperdrama’, which also features collaborations with Thundercat, Miguel, The Flints, Rimon, and Connan Mockasin. The video, produced by Cekai and directed by Masanobu Hiraoka with Kota Iguchi and Armand Beraud, features an animation…

Amyl and The Sniffers have released a new single, ‘Big Dreams’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming third album ‘Cartoon Darkness’. The band’s first new album in three years, it’s due for release on 25th October via Rough Trade Records. Produced by Nick Launay, known for his work with Nick Cave & The Bad…

Label: Sweat EntertainmentReleased: 27th September 2024 Dolores Forever’s debut album ‘It’s Nothing’ emerges as a raw yet carefully constructed examination of life’s complexities, from intimate personal struggles to broader societal issues. Julia Fabrin and Hannah Wilson have built a record on contrasts — between levity and vulnerability, tenderness and frustration — all wrapped in accessible yet…

Label: Partisan RecordsReleased: 27th September 2024 There are few British bands that are as explosively exciting as Ezra Collective. Becoming the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize with ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’, the group are back with their third album, ‘Dance, No One’s Watching’. Loosely separated into four parts, each representing a different…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 27th September 2024 There’s always been a spark at the heart of everything Pale Waves. A dose of magic, a glint of something special, that has guided them through different chapters across their three studio albums. It’s indescribable and irresistible. ‘Smitten’ embraces that emphatically: an album of soaring ambition and unstoppable pop hooks…

Label: Bad VibrationsReleased: 27th September 2024 Good things come to those who wait and in the case of Londoners Crows, their third album is a cruising testament to what happens when ideas gestate. It’s the tightest and broadest they’ve sounded, with punk sensibilities wrapping themselves around ‘Reason Enough”s arena-ready post-punk propulsion. Toting an Interpol swagger, compared…

Label: TransgressiveReleased: 27th September 2024 On their third album, MICHELLE are leaning into candidness. It’s been a cornerstone of their career thus far, but ‘Songs About You Specifically’ feels more like a celebration of blatant honesty – of course, all set to dreamlike beats and harmonies that are genuinely delicious. It’s far more tranquil than its…

Brighton-based indie foursome Canned Pineapple have released their new single ‘Jessie Met Jane’. Produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard), the track arrives alongside news of an upcoming EP, ‘Big Break’, which follows on from their self-titled debut EP. Vocalist Seán Drury says of the new single: “We wrote this tune when we were staying…

ROSALÍA has released a new single titled ‘Omega’, featuring Spanish artist Ralphie Choo. The track arrives on her birthday as a surprise for fans. An accompanying music video, directed by Stillz in Los Angeles, shows the collaborators performing while riding a rollercoaster. “Omega is the end, it’s the celebration of having found what you wanted…

Primal Scream have released two new songs, ‘Ready To Go Home’ and ‘The Centre Cannot Hold’. They’re taken from their forthcoming album ‘Come Ahead’. The new album, due out on 8th November via BMG, marks Primal Scream’s first studio album since 2016. Bobby Gillespie says of ‘Ready To Go Home’: “It’s dark, but it’s also…

Hex Girlfriend – Noah Yorke and James Knott – have shared their new single ‘Graveyard on a Beach’, released via sly-tone records. The track is taken from the duo’s upcoming EP ‘No Golf Cart Parking’, set for release on 22nd November, and follows their previous releases ‘Cafe Culture’ and ‘Itch’. The band discuss the track,…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY With her just announced debut album ‘Roxwell’, Matilda Mann explores the big, mushy feelings along her own journey of self-discovery. Weaving together threads of nostalgia, love, and personal growth, she’s created an intimate portrait of youth and the search for identity in a bustling metropolis. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover…

Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, has released a new single. ‘Inconsolable’, an acoustic track featuring fiddle accompaniment, is taken from her debut solo album ‘What A Relief’, due 25th October via Saddest Factory Records. On ‘Inconsolable’, Gavin says: “I wrote this song in March of 2020, if you can believe it. I was thinking…

US foursome The Aces have released their new single ‘The Magic’. The track marks their first new music since last year’s album ‘I’ve Loved You For So Long’. The track sees the band embrace a more pop-oriented sound, blending funk basslines with punchy drums and falsetto vocal harmonies. ‘The Magic’ follows The Aces’ third studio…

JADE has unveiled her latest single ‘Midnight Cowboy’. The release follows the success of her debut solo track ‘Angel Of My Dreams’, and features a spoken word contribution from actor Ncuti Gatwa. JADE collaborated with RAYE on the writing of ‘Midnight Cowboy’, with production handled by Jonah Christian. JADE comments on the new release: “I…

girli has announced the release of a new single ‘2 Year Itch’. The new track serves as the lead single for ‘Matriarchy: Queen Edition’, an expanded version of girli’s second album due on 8th November. girli explains the inspiration behind the track: “I wrote this song about my fear of commitment and how in the…

Laura Marling has unveiled ‘Child of Mine’, the third track from her upcoming eighth album. ‘Patterns in Repeat’ is set for release on 25th October via Chrysalis/Partisan Records, and was written, recorded, and produced by Marling at her home studio in London. Marling explains the song’s origins: “I wrote it while bouncing my daughter in…