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For over 18 years, Reeperbahn has been a key destination for music lovers looking to discover new talent. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Robin Schmiedebach, Christian Hedel / Reeperbahn Festival. Hamburg is a city that always feels on. A mix of rich history and a focus on what’s next, it offers something for everyone, including cutting-edge cuisine…

Silverbacks have shared their new single ‘Giving Away An Inch Of’. It’s the latest to be taken from their upcoming third album ‘Easy Being A Winner’, due 18th October, following previous singles ‘Selling Shovels’ and ‘Something I Know’. Vocalist Kilian O’Kelly explains the themes behind the track: “This one is a love song and mostly…

Nottingham quartet Divorce have announced their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’. The full-length is due on 7th March 2025 via Gravity / Capitol, having been written and demoed at The Calm Farm in North Yorkshire before being recorded with producer Catherine Marks at Real World Studios. The band have also shared lead single ‘All My…

From Brighton’s underground to festival stalwarts, SNAYX are on a charge with their explosive blend of genre-alchemy, all while navigating engine failures on the way. Dive in with our DORK x THE GATHERING SOUNDS festival guide cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW DORK X THE GATHERING SOUNDS ON SPOTIFY In the dimly lit…

Poppy has announced her upcoming album ‘Negative Spaces’. The full-length is set for release on 15th November via Sumerian Records, and follows her recent collaborations, including Bad Omens’ ‘V.A.N’ and Knocked Loose’s ‘Suffocate’, solo track ‘New Way Out’, and latest single ‘they’re all around us’. A press release explains: “Negative Spaces continues the sonic adventurism…

SPRINTS have shared their new single ‘Feast’. It’s their first release with a new line-up, now featuring Zac Stephenson on guitar, and arrives ahead of their imminent world tour. ‘Feast’ follows the January release of their debut album ‘Letter To Self’, support slots with IDLES and Pixies, and festivals including Glastonbury, End Of The Road,…

Lottery Winners have confirmed their fourth studio album ‘KOKO’. The full-length will arrive on 21st February 2025 via Modern Sky, teased by lead single ‘You Again’, featuring Jon McClure of Reverend & The Makers. ‘KOKO’, which stands for Keep On Keeping On, follows the band’s previous album ‘ART (Anxiety Replacement Therapy)’, which reached Number 1…

The National have announced the release of ‘Rome’. A 21-track live album recorded at the Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome on 3rd June 2024, it’s set for release on 13th December. The album, mixed by long-time collaborator Peter Katis, features performances of songs from across the band’s discography, including ‘Bloodbuzz…

Welly have announced an expansion of their National Service Tour. The band are currently undertaking the 14-date Southern leg of the tour, with nine additional Northern dates now confirmed before a headline show at London’s Moth Club on 4th December. The tour announcement follows the recent release of their latest single ‘Cul-de-Sac’. The track arrived…

Soccer Mommy has announced two UK instore performances. The sets come ahead of the release of her new album ‘Evergreen’, due 25th October, with the Nashville-based musician, also known as Sophie Allison, performing at Rough Trade East in London on 8th October and Rough Trade in Liverpool on 9th October. In addition to the instore…

Sundara Karma are calling it a day with a farewell headline tour later this year. The live run will consist of four shows across the UK, marking the group’s final live performances after three albums and more than a decade together. Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 10am on 27th September.…

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…

Sports Team have released their new single ‘Condensation’. It’s the second track to be unveiled from their forthcoming third album ‘Boys These Days’, following the release of their comeback single ‘I’m In Love (Subaru)’ in July. Lyricist Rob Knaggs says: “It’s a song about sweat. We had two years away from playing live and wanted…

SASAMI has announced her new album ‘Blood On the Silver Screen’. The full-length sees her embracing “the craft of pop songwriting” and “leaning into the chaos of romance and sweeping devotion”. She’s also shared lead single ‘Slugger’, which has been released alongside a video directed by Crystalline Structures Studio. “I wanted to be more playful…

It might’ve actually been harder to snag a last minute ticket for this than the Eras tour or the Oasis reunion, honestly. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. The rise of Chappell Roan this year has been nothing short of sensational. Almost a year to the day of the release of her debut album, ‘The Rise…

Hard-Fi are set to perform an intimate EP release show. The show will take place at London’s Dingwalls on 15th November, coinciding with the release of their ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP. Earlier this year, the band made their return after a decade with their single of the same name. Frontman Richard Archer says: “We’re…

KAWALA are set to release a new mini album, ‘Kawala Collection’, on 24th January 2025. Alongside the news, the North London five-piece have shared a new single, ‘Old Me’ – written in collaboration with Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash – and revealed plans for their largest UK tour to date. KAWALA comment on the track,…

Lizzy McAlpine is set to release ‘Older (and Wiser)’, a deluxe version of her album ‘Older’, on 4th October. The expanded edition will feature the original fourteen tracks alongside five new songs, including ‘Pushing It Down and Praying’, which is out now with an accompanying video that features an appearance from Role Model. The deluxe…

Indigo De Souza has announced and released a new EP titled ‘WHOLESOME EVIL FANTASY’ via Loma Vista Recordings. The EP is accompanied by lyric videos for the tracks ‘Wholesome’, ‘Evil’, and ‘Fantasy’, and will be celebrated with two dance parties. The first will take place in Los Angeles on 3rd October, featuring DJ sets by…

Sting is set to embark on a series of UK outdoor and festival shows for summer 2025. The run – which includes headline performances at the Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude – are part of Sting’s ‘STING 3.0’ World Tour, which features longtime collaborator Dominic Miller on guitar and Chris Maas on drums. The…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK THE LAST DINNER PARTY There’s something undeniably captivating about The Last Dinner Party. Despite what The Borings might want to tell you, at a time when indie bands often feel like carbon copies of…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Nieve Ella has finally unlocked the swagger that’s been simmering under the surface for so long. Words: Dan Harrison. Nieve Ella’s ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’ is every bit The…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As Pale Waves enter this new chapter of their career, there’s a sense that the band have finally found their groove. Words: Dan Harrison. For Pale Waves, transformation has always been part of the process. Since their debut ‘My…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK A posthumous release that bridges SOPHIE’s visionary pop and challenging electronica, this week’s ‘SOPHIE’ showcases 16 tracks of pure sonic innovation, featuring collaborations with Hannah Diamond, Kim Petras, and others, while cementing her legacy as a musical genius who forever changed the landscape of modern pop music.…

Joe & The Shitboys have released their third album ‘THE RESON FOR HARDCORE VIBES III’. The album, clocking in at just under 11 minutes, features the Faroese ‘shitpunk’ band’s previously released singles ‘MR NOBODY’, ‘FUCK EVERYBODY’, ‘LEGALISE EVERYTHING’ and ‘PLEASE SEEK HELP’. Frontman Joe says of the album: “Most of the songs on this album…

Ramona Marx have released their debut EP ‘Splenectomy’. The Hemel Hempstead punk quartet’s four-track release, which follows their recent single ‘Seek The Day’, was produced by Erik Miles, known for his work with Soft Play, Baby Dave, Kate Nash, Lady Bird, and Hotwax. Speaking about the EP, the band explain: “Splenectomy – the surgical removal…

L.S. Dunes have released a new single, ‘Fatal Deluxe’. L.S. Dunes, comprised of vocalist Anthony Green (Circa Survive), guitarist Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), bassist Tim Payne (Thursday), drummer Tucker Rule (Thursday), and guitarist Travis Stever (Coheed And Cambria), released their debut album ‘Past Lives’ in 2022. Guitarist Frank shares his thoughts on the new…

Ava Max has released her new single, ‘Spot A Fake’. The dance-pop track, produced by Grant Boutin and co-written by Max with Boutin, Lauren Mandel, and Salem Davern, is described as the artist’s most personal anthem to date. A press release explains that it was “inspired by moments that shook her inner circle and celebrates…

Rahim Redcar is set to release his new album ‘HOPECORE’ on 27th September. The artist, formerly known as Christine and the Queens, has written, produced, and mixed the entire album themselves, and is teasing the release with new single ‘DEEP HOLES’. Speaking about the new record, Rahim states: “Hopecore was made with tears, blood, and…

salute has enlisted George Daniel of The 1975 for two remixes of ‘go!’ from latest album ‘TRUE MAGIC’. The track, which features Nakamura Minami, has been given new treatments by Daniel, who has created both a ‘2-step garage’ and a ‘dark + rolling techno’ version. salute comments on the collaboration, saying: “My good pal George…

St. Vincent us set to release a Spanish language version of her latest album ‘All Born Screaming’. The new album, titled ‘Todos Nacen Gritando’, will be released on 15th November via Total Pleasure Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group. The album features Spanish translations of all 10 tracks from ‘All Born Screaming’, with St.…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY With her new album ‘Orion’, Orion Sun takes inspiration from a timeless painting as she embraces nature and her path to self-discovery. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Orion Sun’s music doesn’t demand attention – instead, it gently beckons, inviting anyone passing…

Sunday (1994) have released a deluxe edition of their self-titled debut EP. The extended version, which marks the band’s first release with RCA Records, includes the new single ‘Blossom’. Reflecting on the expanded release, Sunday (1994) comment: “We were left speechless by the overwhelming reaction to our debut EP earlier this year. To complete the…

The Beaches are embracing reinvention, with a darker sound, fresh hairdos, and a new single, ‘Jocelyn’ — all while shaking off the “Canadian curse” and conquering new horizons. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Perhaps the best indicator…

Rose Gray is set to release her debut album ‘Louder, Please’ on 17th January via Play It Again Sam. The London-based artist has also shared a new single ‘Switch’ from the forthcoming record. The album follows her ‘Dancing Drinking Talking’ mixtape and ‘Higher Than The Sun’ and ‘Synchronicity’ EPs. ‘Louder, Please’ features collaborations with a…

Saturday Night Live have unveiled the hosts and musical guests for the first five episodes of their landmark 50th season, set to commence on 28th September. The season premiere will see Jean Smart hosting for the first time, with country-rap artist Jelly Roll also making his SNL debut as the musical guest. The following week,…

UPSET COVER STORY Fever 333 are embracing a new era, confronting exhaustion, systemic injustices, and redefining their sound as Jason Aalon evolves from relentless frontman to vulnerable visionary. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: DJay Brawner. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It’s been four years since the murder of George Floyd shocked…

Delights are set to release their (now rescheduled) debut album ‘If Heaven Looks A Little Like This’ on 17th January 2025 via Modern Sky. The Manchester indie band have also announced a new single ‘And It Goes’ and a headline tour for 2025. ‘And It Goes’ examines the pressures within the music industry, with bassist…

Nieve Ella has unveiled her massive new single ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’, taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Watch It Ache and Bleed’, set for release on 17th October via AWAL Recordings. The track, produced by Jamie Rendle and Hugo M Hardy, is described as a “hedonistic take on fresh starts”. Nieve explains,…

Bastille’s Dan Smith and academic Emma Nagouse have announced a new podcast series, ‘Muses: An Ampersand Podcast’, which explores the historical figures behind Smith’s upcoming album ‘&’. The podcast, which launched on 18th September, features Smith and Nagouse discussing the stories that inspired the tracks on ‘&’, set for release on 25th October. Each of…

Clockenflap Festival has announced the first wave of artists for their 2024 event. The festival is set to take place at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront from 29th November to 1st December. The lineup features a mix of international and East Asian acts, with Air and St Vincent (pictured) among the headliners. Other notable acts include…

Jamie xx has released ‘Waited All Night’. It’s the latest single from his upcoming second album ‘In Waves’, due out on 20th September via Young Recordings. The track features a reunion with his The xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft, marking their first recorded collaboration since The xx’s 2017 album ‘I See You’.…

The Driver Era have unveiled a video for their latest single ‘You Keep Me Up at Night‘. Their second release of 2024, the alt-pop duo – brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch – are following up on February single ‘Get Off My Phone’. The band also recently premiered their first concert film, ‘live at the greek’,…

Metronomy have collaborated with Porij for their latest single ‘Petit Boy’. The release follows Metronomy’s ‘Posse EP Volume 2’, which featured collaborations with various artists including Pan Amsterdam, Naima Bock, Joshua Idehen, Nourished by Time, Faux Real & Miki, Lynks, SPIDER, Master Peace and TaliaBle. Porij comment: “It was a joyous experience getting to collaborate…

Drug Church have released their new single, ‘Slide 2 Me’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming new album ‘PRUDE’, set for release on 4th October via Pure Noise Records. The 28-minute record was produced by longtime collaborator Jon Markson and follows their 2022 release ‘Hygiene’. Vocalist Patrick Kindlon reflected on the band’s approach, saying,…

Label: YoungReleased: 20th September 2024 Remarkably it’s now been nine years since Jamie xx’s debut solo album ‘In Colour’, a record that found the producer and DJ with the pop world at his feet with the rest of the decade seemingly mapped out for success on an unmatched level for a British electronic producer. Life doesn’t…

Tkay Maidza has shared a cover of MGMT’s ‘Electric Feel’ as part of Spotify’s Singles series. The Zimbabwean-born, Australian-raised, Los Angeles-based rapper, singer, and producer’s rendition combines her vocals with alt-R&B beats and psychedelic basslines. The cover follows the release of Maidza’s second album, ‘Sweet Justice’, which came out in autumn 2023 via 4AD. The…

Marina has announced a UK and US book tour in support of her debut poetry collection. Eat The World: A Collection of Poems is set for release on 29th October via Penguin Life PRH in North America and Canongate in the UK. The tour will begin on 21st October in Manchester, UK, with additional stops…

Label: Fat PossumReleased: 20th September 2024 ‘Real Deal’, feels like a storm in slow motion, a swirling mix of emotional chaos and sharp clarity that keeps you hooked from start to finish. There’s a grit to Honeyglaze’s second full-length — a sense of urgency and a refusal to sugarcoat life’s messiness. It’s raw, it’s tense, and…

Label: Psychic HotlineReleased: 20th September 2024 Hippo Campus have come a long way from modest beginnings, levelling up their craftsmanship over three previous LPs that successively heightened the production and angst surrounding their releases while refusing to stay still in any box for a single second. With ‘Flood’, the Minnesotan group have evolved once again. This…

Mark Hoppus set to release a memoir, Fahrenheit-182. The founding member, bassist, and vocalist of blink-182 is set to launch the book on 8th April 2025 via Dey Street Books. Co-written with music journalist Dan Ozzi, the book will chronicle Hoppus’ journey from an “angst-ridden kid” in the desert to forming one of the most…

Damiano David, lead vocalist of Italian rock band Måneskin, has announced his debut solo project. The first single, ‘Silverlines’, is set to be released on 27th September. The track is a collaboration with English singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth, who provided production on the single. David’s solo venture marks a departure from his work with…

Label: ODD SK RecordingsReleased: 20th September 2024 Blossoms have always pushed against definition. From the moment ‘Charlemagne’ began to take over indie nights, a path was set that many presumed or wanted Stockport’s finest to follow. It says everything about Blossoms that they’ve rebelled against what’s expected to become one of the most interesting British bands…

ZAYN has announced his first ever solo tour. Set to commence on 20th November in Edinburgh, the six-date UK tour, titled ‘STAIRWAY TO THE SKY’, will see the artist perform in intimate venues across the country, concluding on 3rd December in Newcastle. The tour will showcase tracks from ZAYN’s fourth studio album ‘ROOM UNDER THE…

War Child UK have announced further details of their Women in Music and Creative Industries Panel Day. The event is part of their Day Of The Girl campaign, which takes place at Google Digital Studios in London on 9th October and aims to inspire the next generation of female-identifying leaders in the music and creative…

The Darkness have announced their eighth studio album, ‘Dreams On Toast’. The full-length is set for release in March 2025 via Cooking Vinyl. The band have also shared a new single, ‘The Longest Kiss’, and revealed details of a UK headline tour for March 2025. Frontman Justin Hawkins comments on the new album, saying: “You…

The Beaches have released a new single, ‘Jocelyn’. The track comes after a busy year for the Canadian alt-rock band, which saw them release their album ‘Blame My Ex’ and, more recently, perform ar Reading & Leeds. Lead singer Jordan Miller says: “We wanted to write about the experience of feeling undeserving of all the…

The Dare has announced details of a UK and Europe tour. The dates are set to take place in November in support of his debut album ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’, which arrived earlier this month via Polydor/Republic Records. The Dork cover star recently kicked off his first-ever North American headline tour with a sold-out…

Wallice has shared a new single, ‘Gut Punch Love’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming debut album ‘The Jester’, set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit. The track draws inspiration from a tragic event in Wallice’s family history. In the 1980s, her mother’s fiancé disappeared while in Japan. After two years of…

Honesty have announced their debut album ‘U R HERE’. It’s set for release on 7th February 2025 via Partisan Records. The Leeds-based collective have also shared a new single and video, ‘MEASURE ME’, and revealed a series of UK live dates. Speaking about the album, the band explain: “This album became an organic collaborative effort…

Alessi Rose has released a new single, ‘oh my’. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Phoebe Lettice Thompson, and follows on from the London-based, Derby-born musician’s debut EP ‘rumination as ritual’. Speaking about the new single, she says: “‘oh my’ depicts all of the idyllic parts of loving someone for the first…

Lambrini Girls have shared their new single ‘Company Culture’ and announced a major EU/UK tour for 2025. The Brighton-based duo – Phoebe Lunny (vocals/guitar) and Lilly Macieira (bass) – are following up their recent singles ‘God’s Country’ and ‘Body Of Mine’. Speaking on the track, the band explain: “Tired of working twice as hard while…

Talking Heads are set to release an extensive Super Deluxe Edition of their debut album. ‘Talking Heads: 77’ is set for release on 8th November 2024 via Rhino. A 4LP Black Vinyl + 4 7″ Singles boxed set will feature the remastered original album, rare and previously unreleased demos and outtakes, and a 2LP live…

The Kills have announced a enw EP, ‘Happier Girls Sessions’. The release – which features non-electric versions of tracks from their 2023 album ‘God Games’ and a cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ – is out this Friday, 20th September via Domino. Alison Mosshart of The Kills explains the origin of their ‘Happier Than…

After a landmark Main Stage debut, we caught up with former Dork cover stars COURTING to ask the big questions. (They control the weather now, you know.) Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Derek Bremner (studio), Frances Beach (live). Courting Are Dead? If you spent any time on social media in the run-up to Reading & Leeds, you…

Benefits have returned with their new single ‘Land Of The Tyrants’, marking their first new material since their debut album ‘NAILS’, released via Invada Records in April 2023. The Teesside band have undergone changes since their debut, now operating as a two-piece comprising frontman Kingsley Hall and electronic musician Robbie Major, leading to a shift…

Sea Girls have released a new live EP ahead of their upcoming UK headline tour. The ‘Sea Girls Live at BBC Maida Vale EP’, recorded exclusively for Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders, features live versions of singles ‘Come Back To Me’ and ‘I Want You To Know Me’, along with a cover…

Brighton power duo ARXX have unveiled their new single ‘Swim’, a song dedicated to empowering trans people within their gender journeys. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘Good Boy’, set for release on 4th October via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Swim’ was written after vocalist Hanni came out as non-binary late last year. “I…

Tapir! have unveiled a new single, ‘Nail In A Wooden Trunk’. The track follows the January release of their debut album ‘The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain’ on Heavenly Recordings. ‘Nail In A Wooden Trunk’ was recorded at east London’s Total Refreshment Centre, aiming to capture the energy of the…

The Great Escape has announced the line-up for their FIRST FIFTY launch gigs. The annual event showcases a selection of the first fifty artists confirmed to play the Brighton festival the following year, and will take place on 13th November 2024 across eight East London venues: The Shacklewell Arms, MOTH Club, Oslo, Sebright Arms, Paper…

Down With Boring is back with the last of our summer festival specials, as we roll up to Truck Festival for another live podcast. Recorded direct from the festival, we’re joined by The Amazons, VLURE and Divorce.

Blossoms have announced a five-night live residency in Manchester from 19th November to 23rd November. The run will see the band perform at various venues across the city, including Manchester Academy, O2 Ritz, Albert Hall, O2 Victoria Warehouse, and O2 Apollo. The shows will feature songs from Blossoms’ new album ‘Gary’, set for release this…

Here at Dork, we’re always looking ahead – whether it’s highlighting the biggest artists shaping today’s music scene or introducing fresh new talent you need to see live. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that the most exciting artists are anything but ordinary. And as festival season winds down, we head straight into autumn…

Electronic Arts have unveiled the official soundtrack for EA SPORTS FC™ 25, featuring 117 songs from a diverse range of global artists. The soundtrack, set to accompany the latest iteration of the popular football video game, continues the franchise’s tradition of showcasing international talent across various genres. The playlist includes tracks from established acts like…

FKA twigs has announced her third studio album, ‘EUSEXUA’. The full-length is set for release on 24th January 2025 via Young Recordings. She’s also shared the album’s title-track, with a music video directed by Jordan Hemingway. ‘EUSEXUA’ draws inspiration from twigs’ experiences in Prague’s underground techno scene while filming The Crow. A press release explains:…

State Champs have announced a new tour. The dates are in support of their upcoming self-titled record, which is set for release on 8th November via Pure Noise Records. The Albany-raised pop-punk band recently shared two new songs from it, ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Too Late To Say’. Frontman Derek DiScanio says, “We found our way,…

SON once again take over vintage shop Paper Dress, showcasing two of Britain’s hottest new prospects. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Alex Amorós / SON Estrella Galicia. SON Estrella Galicia are making a bit of a name for themselves on the East London music scene. Bringing some much-needed Spanish vibes to what is an unseasonably cold Thursday night in…

Romy has announced three UK headline shows. The new dates are to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her debut solo album ‘Mid Air’. Since the album’s release, Romy has released a new single ‘Always Forever’, and she has also collaborated with Jessie Ware on the single ‘Lift You Up’. The performances will take place in…

Serendipity, collaboration and an appreciation of quality footwear turns out to be the secret to a good band yet again, as Ain’t’s second single marks them out as ones to watch. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Marieke Macklon. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In a dimly lit East London pub, a compliment about a pair of shoes spiralled…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY ‘It’s Nothing’ is a candid exploration of personal and societal complexities, delivered through meticulously crafted pop songs. Words: Dan Harrison. At first glance, ‘It’s Nothing’ might seem like a modest title for a debut album, but Dolores Forever use…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK CHAPPELL ROAN As we speak, Chappell Roan’s Midwest Princess Tour is crashing through the UK like an infectious pink glitter bomb, leaving no fan unscathed by its full-throttle, turbo-charged pop energy. Chappell is currently…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As the cravings for instant gratification and the next viral hit remain elsewhere, twigs again dares to defy convention. Words: Dan Harrison. FKA twigs has never been one to colour within the…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As Paramore hit the cover of Dork, we talk to their peers and those they’ve influenced about exactly why they’re such a uniquely positive force and just what is the essential Paramore song. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Zachary Gray, Frances Beach. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Paramore are…

Supergrass have announced a UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘I Should Coco’. The band will perform the album in full across nine dates in May 2025, concluding with a show at London’s Roundhouse on 22nd May. They will also appear at The Great Estate Festival in Cornwall on 31st…

Label: Sub PopReleased: 13th September 2024 Suki Waterhouse is having a lot of fun. Or, at least, so it seems on ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’, her second album. Even when she’s vehemently angry, boiling over with frustration and barely contained eye rolls, she seems to be grinning – there’s a weightlessness to the album’s eighteen tracks,…

Label: No FilterReleased: 13th September 2024 Racking up tens of millions of streams before releasing a full-length album, it’s fair to say julie’s debut record is hotly anticipated. ‘my anti-aircraft friend’ has been in gestation since 2019, growing alongside the trio, who formed the group in their teens. It’s an evocative title, apt for a tracklist…

Label: No FilterReleased: 13th September 2024 There’s a lot in the world to be angry about. Irish punk five-piece Gurriers have taken all of this fury and created ‘Come And See’, a firecracker of a debut album that catapults them straight into the eye of the storm. No panic, though; this is what they were made…

UPSET COVER STORY From architecture to indie-rock: Los Angeles band and art collective julie are laying their foundations with debut album ‘my anti-aircraft friend’. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Silken Weinberg + Jaxon Whittington. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY As they gear up for the release of their debut album, ‘My…

Label: Island RecordsReleased: 13th September 2024 Nothing about Dora Jar’s career has been normal so far, with her 2022 opening slot for Billie Eilish coming off the back of one five-song EP and a seven-song album, jolting her career forward by a couple of years. Her second record, ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On…

Label: Ninja TuneReleased: 13th September 2024 Freshly signed to Ninja Tune, London songwriter Nilüfer Yanya’s third outing, ‘My Method Actor’, expands her portfolio of genre-bending and blending to a new high. A musical Swiss-army knife, this time around Nilüfer’s slotting muted, soulful, aching sounds next to dirty, guitar-led cuts and sparse beat-led ones with exquisite ease.…

Label: Ministry of SoundReleased: 13th September 2024 London Grammar’s fourth album, ‘The Greatest Love’, is the sound of a band 15 years into their career and perfectly at peace with who they are, liberated to take risks on their own terms and delivering their best work yet.  The developments here are subtle but deeply impactful as…

Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 13th September 2024 ‘Hysterical Strength’ is a shapeshifter. DEADLETTER’s debut album might convince you in the first twenty seconds of its calm, soothing nature, but that sense of gentility is quickly shattered. Instead, it’s replaced by ferocity and urgency and ever-changing tracks that leave you trailing in their wake in an attempt to…

Label: WarnerReleased: 6th September 2024 The past few years have seen a stratospheric rise for Fred again.. as he has taken underground dance music to newfound levels of success all the way up to headlining the main stage at Reading & Leeds. He’s done it by making some very smart decisions and catching some lucky breaks,…

Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival has announced its full lineup for 2024. Fat Dog, The Royston Club, and SNAYX lead the bill, with further sets from Antony Szmierek, overpass, Swim School, Wings of Desire, Borough Council, Lizzie Esau, Youth Sector, and loads more. Festival organiser Jimmy Beck says: “This year’s Gathering Sounds Festival is a celebration…

Self Esteem has unveiled a new song, ‘Love Second Music First’. The track will serve as the b-side to her current single ‘Big Man’, available on 7-inch picture disc vinyl from 18th October. Rebecca Lucy Taylor explains: “This is a song I wrote about my long-term lover. Music is a difficult lover. Controlling and toxic.…

Victoria Canal has announced her debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’. The full-length is set for release on 17th January 2025 via Parlophone Records. The Spanish-American singer-songwriter has also shared a new single ‘Cake’. Canal explains: “It’s 6am, you’re still going on a night out and everything’s gone a little too wonky… ‘Cake’ is the bottled…

Irish quintet Gurriers have released their debut album ‘Come and See’. The band have also shared a visualiser for the album’s title-track following previous singles ‘Approachable’, ‘Top Of The Bill’, and ‘Des Goblin’. Gurriers will embark on an extensive UK and European tour in October and November 2024, including six shows in Ireland and six…

Conscious Pilot have released a new single, ‘God’s Hot Car’. The track sees the post-punk band – formed by Joe Laycock and Jack Sharp, formerly of Cheap Teeth – relfect on modern life, and serves as the final single from the upcoming second EP ‘Wipe Clean’, due out on 18th October. Speaking about the song,…

Chrissy Costanza, lead vocalist of Against The Current, has released a new single titled ‘I Tried To Act Your Age’. The track is taken from her upcoming EP ‘VII’, due 9th October, and follows her debut solo single ‘7 Minutes In Hell’, which was released earlier this year. Costanza says: “‘If Looks Could Kill’ is…

Newly independent and fresh off Taylor Swift’s world-dominating Eras tour, Paramore’s future feels wide open. Promising to “keep touring until we physically can’t,” with demos for new music already in the works, and their creative ambitions more expansive than ever, Dork catches up with HAYLEY WILLIAMS to discuss what’s next for a band who, after…

The October issue of Dork is available for order now, and it’s packing more punch than a kangaroo in boxing gloves. We’ve pulled out all the stops, called in all the favours, and possibly sent a few too many begging emails to bring you an issue that’s been eight years in the making. That’s right,…

Everyone’s got something to say about THE DARE. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Jennifer McCord. 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. When asked what is wrong with New York, The Dare…

From industrial rhythms to existential crises, DEADLETTER channel life’s tensions into their compelling debut ‘Hysterical Strength’. Words: Jack Press.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. Remember that…

Embracing romance and letting go of the past, Pale Waves return with their most liberating album yet. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Jennifer McCord. 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. “People…

ZEAL & ARDOR never fail to pull from interesting and unusual sources, and ‘greif’ is no different. Words: Martyn Young. 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. London Grammar’s rise…

DOLORES FOREVER turn social fatigue into something special on their magnificent debut album, ‘It’s Nothing’.  Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Francesca Allen. 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. Dolores Forever’s debut…

After a stint with The 1975 on their recent touring extravaganza, it’s time to see POLLY MONEY at her very best. Words: Martyn Young. 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…

Its foundations laid in emotional introspection, post-tour hangovers, and the harsh realities of surviving in the real world as musicians, HONEYGLAZE find grace in falling through the cracks in their new album ‘Real Deal’. Words: Rebecca Kestevan.Photos: Kalpesh Lathigra. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If…

ZEAL & ARDOR never fail to pull from interesting and unusual sources, and ‘greif’ is no different. Words: Linsey Teggert. 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. As a child,…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Pale Waves, taken from our October 2024 issue, shot by Jennifer McCord. All we ask is that you don’t…

You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Josh Greacen from Sad Night Dynamite. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a…

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

Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Julia from Sunflower Bean would like to be a professional hot dog eater. This article is currently only…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with DEADLETTER, taken from our October 2024 issue, shot by Derek Bremner. All we ask is that you don’t save…

Bea and her Business have released a new single titled ‘Safety Net’. The track comes ahead of her largest European headline tour to date, which begins next month and includes a London show at KOKO on 11th November. Bea says of the single: “‘Safety Net’ is about understanding your own value, it’s about having some…

Miya Folick has released a new single, ‘La Da Da’ The track is her first release since 2023 album ‘ROACH’, and was produced by Folick herself and co-written with Richard Orofino and Aidan Spiro. She says of the track: “I wrote La Da Da in a period when I was actively pulling away from a…

Tate McRae has released a new single titled ‘It’s ok I’m ok’. The track, written and produced with Ryan Tedder, ILYA, and Savan Kotecha, marks the start of a new era for her. She comments: “I’m so beyond excited to share ‘It’s ok I’m ok’ with the world and this new chapter of my music.…

RAYE has released a new live album, ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival’. Recorded during her recent performance at the Swiss music festival, the album features seven tracks including a cover of James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’. The album artwork features RAYE with her Swiss grandfather, who attended the performance. RAYE says: “Playing…

Leo Bhanji has released ’27’, his first single in three years. The London-based singer, songwriter, and producer, who is signed to Dirty Hit, is following up his 2020 ‘No Guard’ EP, which was followed by the ‘Arm’s Length’ EP in 2021. A press release explains: “A typically understated by no less impactful return, Leo Bhanji’s…

Gia Ford has released her debut album ‘Transparent Things’. The album, which includes singles ‘Try Changing’, ‘Poolside’, and ‘Paint Me Like a Woman’, is accompanied by a video for new drop ‘Housewife Dreams of America’. “Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts, all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow,” Gia…

flowerovlove have released a new single titled ‘erase u’. The track – which follows on from previous tracks ‘Coffee Shop’, ‘Next Best Exit’ and ‘a girl like me’ – is set to appear on her forthcoming EP ‘ache in my tooth’, due out on 11th October. Co-written with Skyler Stonestreet and produced by Russell Chell,…

Pale Waves have unveiled their new single and video ‘Thinking About You’. It’s taken from their upcoming album ‘Smitten’, set for release on 27th September via Dirty Hit, and is accompanied by a scenic one-shot video featuring frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie. Speaking about the song, Heather shares: “‘Thinking About You’ is about a situation when someone…

The Weeknd has released a new song and music video, ‘Dancing In The Flames’. It’s taken from his forthcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, with the single’s artwork, music video, and promotional photography all captured using the new iPhone 16 Pro. Anton Tammi directed the video, with Erik Henrikkson serving as director of photography. Behind-the-scenes footage…

From Alaska to the big stage, Dora Jar’s debut album channels grief, joy, and wild imagination. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Alex Cabré. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Not many emerging artists find themselves opening arena tours for A-list pop stars and rock bands before their…

The artist lineup for the ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2’ original soundtrack is out. The album features over 20 original tracks from artists including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, Young Miko, Stromae, Marcus King, Ashnikko, and d4vd. Maria Egan, Global Head of Music at Riot Games, says: “Arcane’s groundbreaking approach to music inspired an…

Warmduscher have unveiled their latest single, ‘Pure At The Heart’. The track – featuring Confidence Man’s Janet Planet – is taken from their upcoming fifth album ‘Too Cold To Hold’, set for release on 15th November via Strap Originals. Discussing the new single, Ben Romans Hopcroft says: “Pure At The Heart was an idea I’ve…

Tommy Lefroy have announced their new EP ‘born blue’. Set for release on 25th October via LAB Records, the duo -consisting of Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis – have also shared a new single ‘Let Me’. The EP title, as explained by the band, is derived from their track ‘You Exist’. They explain, “The title…

Shawn Mendes has released a new single, ‘Nobody Knows’. It’s a cut from his upcoming self-titled album ‘Shawn’, set to drop on 18th October. The track, which Mendes premiered with a performance at the MTV VMAs, was written and produced by the singer-songwriter alongside Scott Harris, Mike Sabath and Eddie Benjamin. In support of the…

Daughter are set to reissue their album ‘Music From Before The Storm’ as part of National Album Day 2024. The London trio’s score for Square Enix’s game ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm’ will be repressed on exclusive yellow recycled vinyl. Originally released in September 2017, with a limited Record Store Day vinyl run, the…

Irish indie artist Kynsy has released her new single ‘Body’. The track is the latest taken from her upcoming EP ‘Utopia’, set for release on 27th October via Nice Swan Records, following on from ‘Stereo Games’. Speaking about the new single, Kynsy says: “This song is a reflection on the journey of reclaiming my identity…

Porridge Radio have unveiled their new single ‘A Hole In The Ground’. The track is accompanied by a live video from their performance at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, with the track taken from their upcoming album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’, set for release on 18th October via…

Dua Lipa has announced a global tour for 2025 in support of her third studio album. The ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ will span over 40 new dates across Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the UK, with South American shows to be announced later. Tickets for the tour will go on general onsale from 20th…

Pom Pom Squad has released a new single, ‘Street Fighter’. It’s the latest preview of their upcoming album ‘Mirror Starts Moving Without Me’, due out 25th October via City Slang Records. Speaking about the track, Mia Berrin says: “When Cody and I were messing around with this one we came across a synth patch that…

Charli xcx released her much-teased new single ‘Talk Talk (Feat. Troye Sivan)’. The track will be included on ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’, a new version of her album ‘BRAT’, set for release on 11th October via Atlantic Records. The tracklist also includes collaborations with artists such as Robyn, Yung Lean,…

Fred again.. has released a video for ‘just stand there’, a collaboration with SOAK from his new album ‘ten days’. Speaking about the vclipdeo, Fred says: “We filmed this video together the day before soak flew back to dublin. when soak first said the lyrics out loud in my living room, they sounded so beautifully…

Lauv has released his new single ‘First Heartbreak’. It arrives ahead of a mini USA tour, ‘Lauv – One Night In’, a four-date run accompanied by special guest Alexander 23. It follows Lauv’s recent appearance at Las Vegas’ AREA15 festival. Speaking about the new single, Lauv says: “‘First Heartbreak’ is one of my favorite songs…

Singapore-based indie-rock outfit Hijack Hayley have shared their new single ‘Oh My God’. The release coincides with their debut tour of Japan, which has two dates left in Tokyo, and follows on from their debut EP ‘Counterpart EP’ and performances at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix in 2023. The band, fronted by brothers Terence and…

The rise of grunge defined the early 1990s music scene. This genre resonated with a generation looking for authenticity and raw emotion in an era dominated by glossy pop and hair metal. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, emerging from Seattle’s underground, gave a voice to disillusionment, angst, and rebellion. Grunge…

Live at Leeds In The City has announced the full line-up for their 17th edition. Set to take place on 16th November 2024, the festival will feature over one hundred artists across Leeds’ independent venues, including Leeds Beckett SU, LUU Stylus, The Brudenell Social Club, The Wardrobe, and Belgrave Music Hall. New additions to the…

South London-based Irish songwriter and producer piglet (Charlie Loane) has announced a new EP. ‘for frank forever’ is set to drop on 8th November via Blue Flowers. The announcement comes alongside the release of the EP’s first single, ‘white knuckles’, and details of a UK headline tour. piglet says of the track: “white knuckles is…

London indie-punk duo Happy Accidents have released a new single. ‘Blink’ – which follows on from ‘Dog Day’ and ‘Infinite Possibilities’ – is the latest cut from their new album ‘Edit Undo’, set for release on 27th September via Alcopop! Records. Commenting on the single, guitarist Rich Mandell says: “Blink centres around the moments in between…

The Get Up Kids have announced a UK and European tour for 2025. The dates will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Something to Write Home About’. The Kansas City band recently released a digital reissue of the LP featuring 12 rare or previously unreleased demos. A physical version, featuring an expanded 28-page booklet,…

Lucia & The Best Boys have announced their largest UK headline tour to date. The five-date tour, set to take place in March 2025, will see the band perform in Birmingham, London, Bristol, and Manchester before concluding in their hometown of Glasgow. The announcement follows the band’s recent European tour supporting Garbage and precedes their…

Moreish Idols have released a new single, ‘Pale Blue Dot’. The track is set to feature on a 7″ out 1st October via Speedy Wunderground, which will also include an exclusive Dan Carey dub remix titled ‘Pale Blue Dub’. Speaking about the single, Moreish Idols explain: “Pale Blue Dot has been through many iterations, from…

The Hard Quartet have released a new single, ‘Our Hometown Boy’. The band, comprising Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, will release their debut album on 4th October via Matador Records. “‘Our Hometown Boy’ shows why Jim White, Steve Malkmus and I are so stoked to be in a band with Emmett…

MJ Lenderman has announced a new UK headline tour for spring 2025. The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter will embark on a six-date tour, starting on 29th May at The Fleece in Bristol and concluding on 4th June at Electric Ballroom in London. The dates follow the release of his latest album ‘Manning Fireworks’ via ANTI-, and…

Everyone Says Hi, the new band fronted by ex-Kaiser Chiefs songwriter and drummer Nick Hodgson, have shared their latest track ‘On The Same Side’. The song – originally written for Liam Gallagher, but ultimately rejected – is taken from the band’s forthcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on 31st January 2025 via Chrysalis Records.…

Suki Waterhouse has released a new video for ‘Model, Actress, Whatever’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming new double album, ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’. The 18-track record is set for release on 13th September via Sub Pop, and has already been teased by the singles ‘My Fun’, ‘Faded’ and ‘Supersad’. The video, directed by…

Temples have announced details of their upcoming ‘Other Structures’ EP. Set for release on 4th October 2024 via Heavenly Recordings, the six-track EP features unreleased material and remixes from the sessions of their 2014 debut album ‘Sun Structures’. James Bagshaw, Temples’ frontman and lyricist, says of the EP’s lead track: “‘Day Of Conquest’ was part…

Soccer Mommy has released a new single, ‘Driver’. It’s a cut from her not-long-announced fourth album, ‘Evergreen’. Set for release on 25th October via Loma Vista Recordings, the new record from Sophie Allison‘s musical project was produced by Ben H. Allen III (Deerhunter, Animal Collective) at Atlanta’s Maze Studios. “Songwriting has always been Allison’s way…

The Linda Lindas have shared ‘No Obligation’. It’s the title-track from their forthcoming second album, due out 11th October via Epitaph, which also features previously released tracks ‘Too Many Things’, ‘Revolution / Resolution’, and ‘All In My Head’. Speaking about the new song, the band explain: “Eloise wrote this ripper because we won’t adhere to…

Alice Costelloe is set to release her new EP ‘When It’s The Time’ on 1st November via Moshi Moshi Records. Her first release under her full name, having previously recorded as Al Costelloe (plus Big Deal and Superfood). The EP’s title-track ‘When It’s The Time’ is also out now. Produced by Mike Lindsay, known for…

Nilüfer Yanya has unveiled ‘Just A Western’, the latest single from her forthcoming album ‘My Method Actor’. Speaking on the track’s tone Nilüfer shares, “The melody feels freeing to me, but the lyrics are ‘there’s no way in, no way out’ and the concept is about facing your fate. I don’t know if I believe in…

Bilk have released a new video for their track ‘F Up’. It’s the latest cut from the Essex group’s second album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due on 24th January via Scruff of the Neck. Frontman Sol Abrahams describes the album’s content, saying, “The album sums up where I’m at in my life at…

Alec Benjamin has announced a European tour in support of his new album ’12 Notes’. The tour comes following Benjamin’s festival appearances in Europe and Asia this summer, as well as his upcoming North American headline tour. UK dates include Manchester Academy on 11th March, O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th March, O2 Institute Birmingham on…

Essex-based quartet She’s In Parties have unveiled their latest single ‘The Times’. It’s a cut from their second EP ‘Puppet Show’, set for release on 25th October via Submarine Cat Records. ‘The Times’ explores lead vocalist Katie’s frustrations with social media’s role in modern musicianship. Katie explains, “This song is about my internal battle with…

Rizzle Kicks have announced their return to the stage with a headline show at London’s KOKO. Taking place on 8th November, the event marks their first performance in nearly a decade. The British duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, recently released their comeback single ‘Javelin’. Speaking about the upcoming show, Rizzle Kicks comment: “We’re…

Jordana has shared a new single and video, ‘Anything For You’. It’s from her upcoming album ‘Lively Premonition’, set for release on 18th October via Grand Jury, which explores themes of crumbling relationships, newfound sobriety, and self-rediscovery. The Maryland-raised, LA-based songwriter describes ‘Anything For You’ as a break-up song. “It’s a song about attempting to…

Field Music have released a new single, ‘The Waitress of St Louis”. It’s from the band’s upcoming album ‘Limits of Language’, set for release on 11th October via Memphis Industries. The record marks the Sunderland group’s first album of new material in nearly four years. Peter Brewis explains the track’s significance: “‘The Waitress of St.…

Toro y Moi have announced a headline tour across the UK and Europe for March 2025. The dates are in support of newly released album ‘Hole Erth’, and the tour will include performances at venues such as The Roundhouse in London and New Century Hall in Manchester. The full UK and European tour dates are…

Christopher Owens, former frontman of indie-rock band Girls, has shared ‘This Is My Guitar’. It’s the latest single from his forthcoming album ‘I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair’, set for release on 18th October via True Panther. Reflecting on the album’s themes, Owens says, “In the second half of the Bible, Jesus asks ‘What…

Thus Love have shared ‘On The Floor’, the second single from their upcoming album. ‘All Pleasure’ is set for release on 1st November 2024 via Captured Tracks, followed by 2025 tour dates, including a run supporting The Vaccines beginning in mid-January. The band comment on the song’s origins: “‘On The Floor’ was actually written while…

Sløtface have released the final teaser from their upcoming third album, ‘Film Buff’. New single ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**’ draws inspiration from an odd mix of references, including the life of Craig David, a woman obsessed with Indiana Jones, a character from the sketch show I Think You Should Leave,…

London-based pop artist YAZ has released her new single ‘Retrograde’. The track marks her return to music after a two-year hiatus, and is the first from her upcoming debut EP. YAZ says of the inspiration behind ‘Retrograde’, “‘Retrograde’ is about feeling a magnetic connection to somebody. Like you can’t stop thinking about that person but…

Pinhead Gunpowder, the side project of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, are set to release their first new music in 16 years. The band, which includes Armstrong, touring guitarist Jason White, bassist Bill Schneider, and drummer Aaron Cometbus, have announced a new album titled ‘Unt’, due for release on 18th October. This marks their first…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Nilüfer Yanya’s third album is a record that takes risks, both sonically and emotionally, and yet it never feels overwrought. Words: Dan Harrison. Nilüfer Yanya’s third album, ‘My Method Actor’, represents a fascinating deep dive into identity and authenticity,…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As she drops the deluxe version of ‘C,XOXO’ with a glitching goodbye, ‘Godspeed’ is the latest example of Camila Cabello’s latest era being a reinvention free to go wherever she damn well pleases. Words: Dan Harrison.…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK JUNGLE Jungle’s decade-long journey has seen them evolve from friends experimenting with electronic sounds to a newly minted trio, with Lydia Kitto joining founding members J Lloyd and Tom McFarland. Their upcoming tour, including…