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Label: InterscopeReleased: 7th March 2025 At this stage in her career, Lady Gaga calling an album ‘Mayhem’ almost sounds like a dare – to herself, to pop music, and to anyone expecting her to mellow out. Ever the master of reinvention, Gaga has spent the last few years indulging in jazz standards, country-tinged balladry and Hollywood…

Fiona-Lee’s debut EP ‘Nothing Compares To Nineteen’ is anything but a cautious introduction. Instead of playing it safe with breezy tunes or vague platitudes, the East Yorkshire singer-songwriter immediately confronts the most painful experiences of her youth. Across six tracks, she lays bare a turbulent coming-of-age story marked by depression, anxiety and even tragedy. For…

The Big Feastival have announced additional acts for their 2025 edition, with Mabel, Caity Baser, The Waeve, Daydreamers, and The Kites joining the line-up. Taking place from 22nd-24th August at Alex James’ Cotswolds farm, the festival will be headlined by Nelly Furtado, Faithless, and Alex James’ Britpop Classical. The new additions join previously announced acts…

Pet Shop Boys have shared a remix of Primal Scream’s ‘Innocent Money’, featuring vocals from Neil Tennant. The track forms part of the ‘Come Ahead’ remix project, which sees new versions of songs from Primal Scream’s latest album being released. Pet Shop Boys’ take on ‘Innocent Money’ incorporates Chicago-influenced acid house elements alongside Tennant’s vocals.…

Lady Gaga has discussed the motivations behind her trans rights speech at last month’s Grammy Awards, where she and Bruno Mars collected the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award for ‘Die With A Smile’. Speaking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Gaga explained her position as a trans ally and addressed concerns about anti-trans legislation. “What…

Remember Monday have been announced as the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2025, with their song ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’. The trio, comprising Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, revealed their entry during Scott Mills’ BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. The track was co-written by Remember Monday alongside Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard…

BTS’ J-hope has teamed up with Miguel for new single ‘Sweet Dreams’, which arrives following its live debut at the rapper’s recent Seoul concerts. The track, released via Big Hit Music, is described as an R&B pop offering, with the pair delivering lyrics including: “Yeah, sweet dreams come after hours / Nothing else thought out…

The 1975 have released a live recording of their ‘Still … At Their Very Best’ performance from Manchester’s AO Arena last year. The recording, which captures the band’s sold-out show from February 2024, is now available across streaming platforms. A limited edition triple clear vinyl pressing of the performance is also available for pre-order. The…

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has shared a new video for her single ‘Like Jennie’, taken from her debut solo album, ‘Ruby’. The track, co-produced by Diplo and co-written by Jennie alongside Zico, follows their previous collaboration on ‘Spot!’ in 2024. The accompanying visual sees Jennie dressed as an astronaut in ruby red attire. ‘Ruby’ features several collaborations,…

Lady Gaga has released her seventh studio album ‘MAYHEM’, arriving alongside news of upcoming live performances including Coachella and a historic free concert at Copacabana Beach. The 14-track album, executive produced by Gaga, Michael Polansky and Andrew Watt, was recorded at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. The record features previously released singles ‘Disease’, ‘Abracadabra’, and ‘Die…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It’s been four years since HotWax last came up for air. Since signing with Marathon Records, the Sussex trio have released two EPs, supported Brighton rockers Royal Blood around the USA, and played more festivals than they’ve had hot dinners. Oh, and they’re still only 20…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Whenever SASAMI emerges with new music, there’s a sense that she’s pushing herself into unexplored corners of her creative universe. With her third album, ‘Blood On the Silver Screen’, she’s diving headfirst into bright, unapologetic pop – an embrace of big choruses, modern country drama, and playful references to some of…

“I want lightning to strike twice,” says Courtney LaPlante. Spiritbox’s electrifying breakout single ‘Holy Roller’ was an impulsive 2020 release, shared because the band had grown restless discussing logistics for a debut album still being recorded in their producer Dan Braunstein’s kitchen. With the band working full-time jobs, it was the most finished song they had.…

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…

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 India Armstrong (bass) from overpass. 6:30am → I woke up to the sound of ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ blasting through the speakers of the ferry…

Calvin Harris has shared a teaser of a new country-inspired track titled ‘Smoke The Pain Away’. The Scottish DJ and producer posted a clip on Instagram which sees him performing an acoustic guitar melody alongside his own vocals. The preview features Harris singing reflective lyrics: “Eyes sparkle like sun in June / Grow up and…

illuminati hotties have shared new single ‘777’, ahead of their UK and European tour dates supporting PUP this spring. The track, co-produced by Melina Duterte of Jay Som, follows their latest album ‘POWER’, which arrived via Hopeless Records in August 2024. Sarah Tudzin explains of the track: “777 is hanging out the sunroof, speeding, laughing…

Paris Paloma has made her U.S. late night television debut, performing her gold-certified single ‘Labour’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The performance, which aired on 6th March, featured backing vocals from The Resistance Revival Chorus and incorporated set design inspired by The Dinner Party feminist art installation. Paloma’s debut album ‘Cacophony’, released in…

Blondshell has released a Simlish version of her recent single ‘What’s Fair’, which features in The Sims 4‘s new Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. The track, which sees Sabrina Teitelbaum‘s project perform the song in the game’s signature fictional language, is available now as part of the latest downloadable content for the long-running life simulation…

Finn Wolfhard has announced his debut solo album ‘Happy Birthday’ for 6th June, alongside sharing new single ‘Choose The Latter’. The Stranger Things actor’s new track arrives with a DIY music video featuring Wolfhard performing against a green-screen roller coaster backdrop. ‘Happy Birthday’ comprises nine tracks, developed from Wolfhard’s personal challenge to write 50 songs…

Julien Baker & TORRES have debuted their new song ‘Bottom of a Bottle’ on The Daily Show, performing the track from their forthcoming album ‘Send A Prayer My Way’. The duo appeared on the show to perform the new track and sat down with host Michael Kosta to discuss their upcoming album, creative process, and…

SKEGSS have shared their new single ‘So Excited’ via Loma Vista Recordings. The track was recorded with Chris Collins, who previously worked with the band on their albums ‘Rehearsal’ and ‘My Own Mess’. It arrives as the band embark on their five-week North American tour. “This song came together real quick in the studio, it…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY The birth of ‘DM:AM’ happened in twenty minutes flat — three musicians, one dimly lit Dublin studio, months of separation dissolving into post-punk alchemy. It’s the rare sort of creative combustion that would feel like a fluke if M(h)aol hadn’t made a habit of such moments. Jamie Hyland busied themselves with…

SEVENTEEN are set to bring their [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR to cinemas globally on 2nd April through a new concert film. The film, titled ‘SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN CINEMAS’, captures the group’s tour kickoff concert in Goyang, South Korea. The 128-minute feature showcases performances from SEVENTEEN’s Hip-hop Unit, Performance Unit, and Vocal Unit,…

Blusher have shared their new single ‘Racer’, marking the start of a fresh chapter for the Australian pop trio. The track follows a significant 2024 for the band, which saw them perform their first sold-out headline shows in London and Australia, appear at BST Hyde Park supporting Kylie Minogue, and complete tours across the US,…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has discussed the initial uncertainty she faced whilst creating her debut solo album ‘Alter Ego’, revealing her naturally reserved personality. The K-pop idol spoke to The Wall Street Journal Magazine about her decision to pursue an independent solo career. “I’m a shy girl inside,” Lisa explained. “In BLACKPINK, we each have a position.…

Lady Gaga has detailed the sonic direction of her upcoming seventh studio album ‘Mayhem’, explaining how it differs from her previous releases. The album follows 2020’s ‘Chromatica’ and her 2024 ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ companion record ‘Harlequin’. Three singles have been shared from the record so far: ‘Die With A Smile’ featuring Bruno Mars, ‘Disease’,…

Thom Yorke has released a live version of ‘Back In The Game’, his collaboration with Mark Pritchard, recorded at Sydney Opera House. The track, originally released on WARP Records in January, was performed live during Yorke’s solo tour of Asia, Australia and New Zealand in late 2024. The live version features Pritchard joining Yorke on…

Tei Shi has unveiled her first single of the year, ‘Best Be Leaving’, alongside announcing two headline shows this spring. The Canadian-Colombian artist’s new track was written during a creative retreat in Vancouver Island, Canada, produced alongside Noah Beresin and Tommy English. The single arrives following her self-titled album ‘Valerie’ and a series of jazz…

FLO have postponed their UK and European headline tour after Renée Downer sustained a knee ligament injury during rehearsals. The R&B trio were set to begin their ‘Access All Areas’ tour in Hamburg on 5th March, with shows planned across Europe before heading to the UK for dates in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. In…

Chloe Moriondo has shared new single ‘abyss’ ahead of their forthcoming album ‘oyster’, set for release on 28th March via Public Consumption / Atlantic Music Group. The track sees Moriondo exploring themes of freedom and emotional release, with the new single following February’s ‘hate it’ and January’s ‘shoreline’, both of which appear on the upcoming…

AJ Tracey has announced his third studio album ‘Don’t Die Before You’re Dead’, set for release on 13th June via Revenge Records. The West London rapper’s new record marks his return following a three-year hiatus from releasing music. The announcement arrives alongside a cinematic album trailer filmed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, featuring various characters asking,…

Rachel Chinouriri has announced details of her new EP ‘Little House’, set for release on 4th April via Parlophone Records / Atlas Artists. Alongside the announcement, Chinouriri has shared new single ‘Can We Talk About Isaac?’, which premiered as the Hottest Record In The World on BBC Radio 1. The track marks a shift in…

Blair Jollands has released his fourth studio album ‘Little Comet’, out via Glowb Recordings (6th March 2025). The London-based, New Zealand-born singer-songwriter will mark the release with a headline show at London’s Water Rats on the same day. The new album follows Jollands’ recent singles ‘The Breaking’, ‘Don’t Cry’, ‘Make Love Great Again’, and ‘Cruel…

The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo have been announced as the headline acts for Glastonbury 2025. Neil Young’s confirmation as headliner follows his initial withdrawal from the festival earlier this year, while Rod Stewart is set to perform in the Sunday afternoon legends slot. While both The 1975 and Rodrigo have previously performed at…

Just when you thought your spring calendar couldn’t get any more gloriously stuffed with musical excellence, we’ve gone and done it again. Dork’s Night Out continues its relentless mission to bring the most exciting new talent to sticky-floored venues near you. The latest in our Dork 100 series of shows – yes, we’re celebrating our…

Life as a Latin star is a whirlwind. Burgeoning Argentine icon Nathy Peluso has completed the majority of her European tour in celebration of her second album, late 2024’s ‘Grasa’. It’s the day before her brief UK stint – a sold-out London Roundhouse show – and she’s a bit worse for wear. But, when your…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In Atlanta, Georgia, where she still happily resides, Becca Harvey – better known as girlpuppy – has long been refining a sound that’s equal parts confessional and brimming with cathartic energy. On her new album ‘Sweetness’, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter pulls the curtain back on a more intense side of her artistry.…

Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 7th March 2025 Housewife’s ‘Girl Of The Hour’ EP captures those peculiar growing pains of early adulthood with refreshing candour, making for a coming-of-age soundtrack that seamlessly blends indie-pop warmth with grunge-tinged edges. Opening track ‘I Lied’ sets the tone with its rich, analog-feeling production that wraps around you like a well-worn…

Label: Gravity / CapitolReleased: 7th March 2025 On their debut album, Divorce craft a richly textured journey through the backroads of British indie, where twangy guitars meet synthesizer swells and chamber pop arrangements bloom unexpectedly from alt-country seeds. ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’ is both carefully constructed and marvellously spontaneous; a trip planned with obsessive detail that still…

Label: Communion RecordsReleased: 7th March 2025 Childhood memories have a particular way of shaping who we become. On ‘Applesauce’, the latest EP from Esme Emerson, the sibling pair turn their family photo album into something that’s both warmly familiar and refreshingly current. The collection blooms from seeds planted in their family’s garden, where an old apple tree…

University have released their new single ‘Massive Twenty One Pilots Tattoo’ via Transgressive, marking their first new material since their 2023 debut EP ‘Title Track’. The track, produced by the band alongside Kwes Darko and Andrea Cozzaglio, takes its name from a game of “what would be the worst tattoo in the world?” The single…

Radio Free Alice have shared new single ‘Empty Words’, ahead of their upcoming SXSW performances and UK summer residency. The track was written and recorded during the band’s downtime between shows in London last year, marking the first release from their forthcoming project scheduled for 2025. “Empty Words came out of a jam like most…

Label: Speedy WundergroundReleased: 7th March 2025 Moreish Idols’ debut album ‘All In The Game’ is delightfully tactile; the London five-piece have crafted a record that prioritises texture and atmosphere over hooks, creating an intricate tapestry that reveals gradually rather than announcing itself with fanfare. Producer Dan Carey’s fingerprints are evident throughout, particularly in the way he…

Ghost are set to release their sixth studio album ‘SKELETÀ’ via Loma Vista Recordings on 25th April. The album introduces frontman Tobias Forge’s latest incarnation, Papa V Perpetua, and arrives alongside new single ‘Satanized’. The track marks the first taste of new material from the band’s upcoming record. ‘SKELETÀ’ features ten tracks in total, with…

Doechii has released her new single ‘Anxiety’, following the track’s recent viral success on TikTok. The song samples Gotye and Kimbra’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, with its origins tracing back to a version Doechii performed on her YouTube channel five years ago. The track follows Doechii’s appearance on Sleepy Hallow’s ‘ANXIETY’, where she…

Label: GlassnoteReleased: 7th March 2025 It’s surprisingly rare that an artist sounds like they’re having the time of their life while pushing themselves to new creative heights. Hamilton Leithauser’s ‘This Side of the Island’ radiates this rare combination of joy and artistic ambition, delivering a collection that feels both accomplished and delightfully unrestrained. The former Walkmen…

Sam Fender has kicked off his European tour with a show at Paris’ Olympia, marking his first headline performance since the release of his third album ‘People Watching’ and his recent BRIT Award win for Best Rock/Alt Act. The North Shields singer-songwriter performed four tracks from ‘People Watching’ live for the first time during the…

Scowl have shared new single ‘Tonight (I’m Afraid)’, the final preview of their upcoming album ‘Are We All Angels’, set for release via Dead Oceans. The track follows previous singles ‘B.A.B.E’, ‘Not Heaven, Not Hell’, and ‘Special’. ‘Are We All Angels’ sees the band working with producer Will Yip, known for his work with Turnstile,…

IDLES have announced the full line-up for their upcoming Block Party shows at Bristol’s Queen Square, set to take place on 1st and 2nd August. The events, which mark Queen Square’s first major live music events in over 20 years, will be IDLES’ only UK headline shows of 2025, serving as a homecoming celebration for…

Cardiff’s Panic Shack have returned with ‘Gok Wan’, their first new material in over two years, released via Brace Yourself Records. The track, which received its first play from Huw Stephens on BBC 6 Music, marks the first preview of the quintet’s upcoming debut album. The band – Sarah Harvey (vocals), Meg Fretwell (guitar/backing vocals),…

Mighty Hoopla have announced the line-up for their inaugural Malta weekender, set to take place from 26th-29th September 2025. The festival, which moves from its previous home at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, will be headlined by Melanie C and Leigh-Anne. The event will also feature performances from Rose Gray, Katy B, Ultra Nate and Malta’s 2025…

Label: Modern SkyReleased: 7th March 2025 The Lathums’ third album finds them caught between comfort zones and creative risks, delivering a collection that’s equal parts ambitious experimentation and familiar indie foundations. ‘Matter Does Not Define’ sees the Wigan quartet pushing into new territory – sometimes successfully, more often less so – while holding onto the storytelling…

Label: Rise RecordsReleased: 7th March 2025 ‘Tsunami Sea’ arrives with the confidence of a band who’ve graduated from promising newcomers to Alexandra Palace headliners and decided that, actually, playing it safe is for cowards. Where ‘Eternal Blue’ announced their arrival with a carefully calibrated blend of crushing riffs and celestial melodies, this follow-up feels like Spiritbox…

Label: Future ClassicReleased: 7th March 2025 Freak Slug’s debut album ‘I Blow Out Big Candles (But With A Cherry On Top)’ feels a bit like the world’s most chaotic birthday bash – there’s cake everywhere, someone’s definitely casting spells in the corner, and the playlist keeps switching between bedroom pop sweetness and delightfully unhinged punk energy.…

Label: Marathon ArtistsReleased: 7th March 2025 If you’re even remotely familiar with HotWax, you’ll know that they don’t come to play. Breakout singles ‘Rip It Out’ and ‘A Thousand Times’ unleashed a trio hellbent on destruction through anarchic shouty vocals, hardcore-adjacent drumming, and guitar lines designed to melt faces and open up the pit.  Well, that…

Label: DominoReleased: 7th March 2025 Sasami has gone through quite the sonic journey. Her self-titled debut was a shoegaze fan’s greatest fantasy with its brooding guitars, melancholy lyrics and synth parts galore, while 2022’s ‘Squeeze’ embraced metal influences. ‘Blood on the Silver Screen’ is a departure from the heaviness found in her earlier work; it’s an…

Label: Big Scary MonstersReleased: 7th March 2025 There’s no better way to face adversity than to stare bravely into the abyss. Atlanta’s Michael Cera Palin know all about adversity, and after existing for nearly a decade – a decade that also includes a brief hiatus – ‘We Could Be Brave’ is a fully-formed, taut and lithe…

Label: Gravity / Capitol RecordsReleased: 7th March 2025 Growing up hurts, and Fiona-Lee’s debut EP ‘Nothing Compares to Nineteen’ captures that specific ache of early adulthood with unflinching honesty and warmth, even as it wrestles with grief, exploitation, and the endless quest for validation in our digitally-mediated world. The title-track sets the emotional stakes early, processing…

Hope Tala’s debut album is her coming-of-age story, even down to ‘Hope Handwritten’’s artwork, which features the scribbled date of her birth and choice lyrics. It’s come together as she’s navigated her twenties, going through the motions of loving and living. As she puts it, she let her gut lead the way. “Everything was chronicling…

Nostalgia is a powerful force, and it goes without saying that music is one of its most potent enforcers. Our favourite songs are bound to be imbued with memories and meaning that stand the test of time, and the songs of a certain period will always be able to transport us right back there. For…

Alanis Morissette has announced a headline show at London’s The O2 on 27th July, marking the final date of the European leg of their 2025 World Tour. The seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist will perform across the UK and Ireland this summer, including a landmark show at Live Nation’s new venue, Blackweir in Cardiff, where they…

London’s Sebright Arms has a reputation. A calling card for bands across the globe, it’s often their first port of call when taking those initial steps that define exciting new acts. Those nights packed into the basement venue to witness the ‘next big thing’ before heading upstairs to discuss just how exciting things are getting…

Chloe Qisha has released her new single ‘Sex, Drugs, & Existential Dread’, marking her second release of 2025. The track follows her previous single ’21st Century Cool Girl’ as well as her 2024 self-titled debut EP, and arrives alongside an accompanying music video. “Last year, myself, Rob Milton & Mary Weitz were listening to songs…

Dutch Mustard has released new single ‘Dreaming’ via DM Records, coinciding with upcoming performances at New York’s New Colossus Festival. The project, helmed by Netherlands-born artist Sarah-Jayne Riedel (SJ), continues to evolve her signature blend of ethereal dream-pop and 90s alt-rock. “Dreaming captures that strange grey area at the start of a relationship—when you’re unsure…

The Great Escape have announced English Teacher as the headliners for their first-ever Billboard UK Live Stage, alongside more than 100 new additions to their 2025 line-up. The alternative and indie contingent also features Brighton-based Welly, shoegaze four-piece She’s In Parties, and dance-punk outfit Home Counties, while electronic acts include Nigerian-Canadian musician Debby Friday and…

Slayer have announced a series of headline performances across the US, Canada, and the UK, marking their first shows in the UK and Canada in six years. The metal icons will perform at several major venues, including Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields, London’s Finsbury Park, and Quebec’s Festival d’été de Québec. The band will also join Black…

yeule has announced their new album ‘Evangelic Girl is a Gun’, set for release on 30th May via Ninja Tune. Alongside the announcement, they have shared new single ‘Skullcrusher’, co-produced by yeule, Clams Casino and Fitnesss. The new album represents yeule’s most emotionally direct work to date, exploring themes of self-destructive identity within post-modernity. The…

The 2025 BRIT Awards red carpet transformed the O2 into fashion’s most forgiving battlefield – where sequinned armour met tactical understatement and nobody quite died of embarrassment. It was less ceremonial procession and more high-definition study in the art of being looked at for a living – sometimes while wearing a coat made of teddies.…

Black Country, New Road have shared new single ‘Happy Birthday’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Forever Howlong’, set for release on 4th April via Ninja Tune. The track arrives as the second preview of their third studio album, following lead single ‘Besties’. The new record marks their first studio release since 2022’s ‘Ants From Up…

The Voidz have released a new track titled ‘Blue Demon’, taken from their forthcoming EP due this spring. The new single combines electronic elements with guitar work and vocalist Julian Casablancas‘ falsetto, and follows their recent album ‘Like All Before You’. The band are currently embarking on a series of European performances, including festival appearances…

Queues stream around the block. There’s talk of Colours Hoxton never being this busy so early. Fans ready to flock to the front from the moment the venue doors open. Bradley Simpson is in town and it’s another Dork’s Night Out for the history books. Serving up special moments that could never be repeated, just…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY On Saturday night at the O2 Arena, the Brit Awards delivered its usual spectacle of pop pageantry and pyrotechnics – but it was the winners’ speeches that struck the loudest chord. One after another, artists used their moment on stage not for glib thank-yous or cheeky stunts but to sound…

FORWARDS Festival have announced their 2025 headliners, with Barry Can’t Swim and Ezra Collective set to co-headline the Saturday night, while Doechii, Jorja Smith and The Last Dinner Party will share headlining duties on Sunday. Taking place across the weekend of 23rd and 24th August at Clifton Downs, Bristol, the lineup also features performances from…

Kayla Grace has announced her new EP ‘Cats Can Surf’, set for release on 21st March via Manifest Music, alongside sharing new single ‘a leith ross song’. The seven-track EP follows her 2023 debut ‘Glass Child’ and includes recent single ‘Berlin’. The new collection has been produced by Barns Noble, with the 22-year-old Watford-born songwriter…

The Maccabees have announced their first European headline tour in nine years, following news of their recent reformation. The band will perform across Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and France this June, marking their first appearances in these territories since early 2016. The shows follow the announcement of their upcoming headline performance at London’s All Points…

Charli xcx has dominated the BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard, taking home five awards including Mastercard Album of the Year for ‘BRAT’, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year with Mastercard for ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’. The ceremony, which took place at The O2 arena in London, saw Charli also collect awards for…

As the red carpet unfurls like a bleeding tongue from the O2’s gaping maw, another BRITs ceremony lurches into life – that annual ritual where the UK music industry gathers to pat itself on the back, down free champagne, and occasionally witness genuine moments of pop chaos-slash-magic. The 2025 edition arrives with Charli XCX leading the…

The Driver Era have released a double single featuring new tracks ‘Can’t Believe She Got Away’ and ‘Don’t Take the Night’, ahead of their fourth studio album ‘Obsession’. The alt-pop duo, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, involved their fanbase in the release strategy by allowing them to vote on which single would be…

Two Shell have released their latest single ‘Oops…’, marking their first new material since their self-titled debut album. The London electronic duo’s new track continues their exploration of experimental dance music, combining elements of electroclash and house. The single received its first public airing during London Fashion Week, where Two Shell provided music for Marie…

Paris Texas have released their surprise second EP ‘They Left Me With A Gun’, following last week’s ‘They Left Me With The Sword’. The new six-track collection takes a different sonic direction from its predecessor, embracing harsher and more experimental sounds. Both EPs arrive with accompanying music videos co-written by Louie Pastel, Felix, and Dan…

Damiano David has released new single ‘Next Summer’, accompanied by a music video set in an Italian prison. The track marks the third single from David’s debut solo project, following previous releases ‘Born With A Broken Heart’ and ‘Silverlines’. The video explores themes of internal struggle, depicting David as an inmate. “At first listen, the…

Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts are set to headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park on 11th July, joined by Yusuf / Cat Stevens and Van Morrison. The performance forms part of Young and The Chrome Hearts’ Love Earth World Tour across Europe and North America. The band features Young on guitar and vocals,…

Benson Boone has released his new single ‘Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else’ via Night Street Records/Warner Records. The track marks Boone’s first release of 2025, following his performance of ‘Beautiful Things’ at the 67th Grammy Awards, where he received a nomination for Best New Artist. He is also currently nominated for International Artist Of…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY It’s not easy to make it as a band in today’s world. This, Dear Reader, is not news. Spare a thought, then, for Swedish punk rock losers Viagra Boys, whose name alone is enough to redirect a newsletter to junk or raise a few eyebrows when merch is worn out of…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY When Patty Walters declared music was no longer at the forefront of his life and put As It Is on the shelf for safekeeping in January 2024 – just as You Me At Six were announcing their farewell tour – it felt like the end of an era. For co-vocalist Patty…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Deep Sea Diver’s ‘Billboard Heart’ emerges from an artistic crisis like a phoenix sporting an electric guitar – a testament to creative rebirth through calculated chaos. Jessica Dobson – the Seattle-based musician whose guitar work has seen her grace stages with The Shins, Beck, and Yeah…

Hot Milk have announced their second album ‘Corporation P.O.P’, set for release on 27th June via Music For Nations. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared new single ’90 Seconds To Midnight’, accompanied by a video featuring Frank Skinner. Speaking about the new single, vocalist Han Mee explains, “The doomsday clock is nearing midnight and…

Sports Team have released new single ‘Maybe When We’re 30’, alongside a self-directed video. The track arrives ahead of their third studio album ‘Boys These Days’, set for release on 23rd May via Distiller Records/Bright Antenna. The new single, which explores themes of settling down, showcases a different side to the band’s sound, combining elements…

Mayday Parade have unveiled their new single ‘Towards You’, marking the third release from their upcoming album ‘Sweet’. The track arrives as part of the band’s 20th anniversary celebrations, with ‘Sweet’ forming the first part of a three-part album project set to release on 18th April. “‘Towards You’ is really just a simple love song,”…

Rizzle Kicks are set to perform at this year’s Women’s Guinness Six Nations match between England and France, taking the stage for O2’s half-time show at Allianz Stadium. The duo will perform during the interval of the Red Roses’ clash against France on 26th April, following previous half-time show performances from Sugababes and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.…

Ecca Vandal has released new single ‘Cruising to Self Soothe’, alongside announcing a UK and European tour supporting Limp Bizkit. The South African-born, Australian-based artist continues to blend genres, with the new track showcasing her signature mix of new wave and punk elements. The single’s teaser has already garnered over 2 million views online. “This…

C Turtle have shared new single ‘2001’, their first release since 2024’s ‘Expensive Thrills’ album. The track sees the London band blend Noughties pop elements with their signature analogue sound, featuring vocal interplay between Cole Quirke and Mimiko McVeigh. The single is backed with a cover of The Magnetic Fields’ ‘When You’re Old And Lonely’…

HANNAHBELLA has released her debut EP ‘Parasite’. The Cork experimental artist has crafted the EP alongside producer Jessica Richardson (WhenTheBeatIsBad), bringing together alternative electronica and pop elements. Speaking about the EP, HANNAHBELLA says: “‘Parasite’ is an exploration of the darker, uncomfortable sides of the human experience – those unwanted feelings and thoughts we often try…

Winter Gardens have dropped their new single ‘Anthropocene’ via Austerity Records. The track serves as the final standalone single from their upcoming EP ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’, which arrives on 26th March. The Brighton quartet’s latest offering, engineered and mixed by Luke Marsden and mastered by Andy Miles at Star Delta, combines synths, pianos, and electronics with live…

Reading & Leeds have announced 28 more acts for their 2025 edition, with Limp Bizkit and D-Block Europe leading the latest additions to the August Bank Holiday weekend event. The new names join previously announced headliners Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier at the dual-site festival, which takes place from 21st-24th…

Magnolia Park have shared new single ‘WORSHIP’, featuring Plvtinum and Vana, taken from their upcoming concept album ‘VAMP’. The Orlando five-piece’s latest track showcases their versatility. “‘WORSHIP’ is a seductive song that explores the fine line between passion and possession, reminiscent of the twisted love story in Nosferatu,” they explain. ‘VAMP’, which was influenced by…

Matt Maltese has announced his sixth studio album ‘Hers’, set for release on 16th May via The Orchard. The London-based artist has also shared new single ‘Always Some MF’, the second track to be lifted from the record following ‘Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow’. The new release arrives alongside a music video directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, featuring…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Annie-Dog isn’t here to play games. The Dublin artist’s rise from bedroom producer to festival fave already reads like a modern classic in letting the music do the talking – and right now, it’s speaking volumes. Rather than arriving armed with a carefully focus-grouped aesthetic and a ready-made out-of-the-box narrative, she’s…

Indian-Australian artist ASHWARYA has shared her new single ‘NRG’, alongside announcing new signings with 23 PR & MGMT for artist management and Seismic Talent Agency for ANZ/ASIA bookings. The track, produced by Full Circle collective’s Sollyy, FRIDAY* and Breakfast Road, combines 90s house elements with vogueing beats and Punjabi sampling. The release arrives with an…

Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie has shared new single ‘I Know’, featuring American rapper MadeinTYO, ahead of their second studio album ‘Whoop It Up’. The J-pop act, fronted by vocalist Chi- alongside members Whoopies No.1 and Whoopies No.2, collaborated with MadeinTYO after he reached out to the band on social media. The track is built upon a…

LCD Soundsystem have announced an eight-night residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton for June 2025. The band will perform across two consecutive weekends, with shows taking place from 12th-15th June and 19th-22nd June. The Sunday performances on 15th and 22nd June are scheduled as early shows, running from 5pm to 9pm. The announcement follows their…

Green Man Festival have announced the headliners for their sold-out 2025 edition, with Kneecap, Wet Leg, Underworld, TV On The Radio and Beth Gibbons set to top the bill. The festival, which takes place in Wales’ Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 14th – 17th August, sold out in just 60 minutes without announcing any acts,…

Latitude Festival have announced a new wave of acts for their 2025 edition, set to take place at Henham Park, Suffolk from 24th-27th July. Mika joins the Obelisk Arena lineup alongside Billy Bragg and Jade Bird, while Doves are set to perform on the Second Stage. The Sunrise Arena will host late-night sets from HiTech…

Deep Sea Diver has shared a new single ‘What Do I Know’ alongside its official video, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Billboard Heart’, set for release on 28th February via Sub Pop. Jessica Dobson explains the track’s significance: “‘What Do I Know’ holds a special place on the record. It is the first song that…

Confidence Man have shared a new collaboration with Eliza Rose titled ‘I HEART YOU’, alongside the release of ‘4AM (LA LA LA)’, a deluxe edition of their 2024 album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The new single arrives during a significant week for the Australian band, who are nominated for Best International Group at this year’s…

Iceland Airwaves have announced the first wave of artists set to perform at their 2025 festival, taking place in downtown Reykjavík from 6th – 8th November. The lineup features a diverse range of talent, including Manchester poet and producer Antony Szmierek, South London post-punk outfit DEADLETTER, and Saddest Factory Records artist jasmine.4.t. South African-born British…

Viagra Boys have shared new single ‘Uno II’, the latest preview of their upcoming self-titled album. The Stockholm post-punk band’s new track explores themes of conspiratorial anxiety through the lens of vocalist Sebastian Murphy‘s Italian greyhound, who experienced ongoing dental issues. “He goes to this place, then wakes up in some weird room, and he’s…

Miya Folick has shared new single ‘Felicity’, the final preview of her third album ‘Erotica Veronica’, which arrives on 28th February via Nettwerk. ‘Felicity’ marks a departure from the album’s other tracks, being the only song not originally written on acoustic guitar. The track was created in collaboration with Jared Solomon, incorporating layered synths and…

Prima Queen have shared new single ‘Oats’, the fourth preview of their upcoming debut album ‘The Prize’, due 25th April. The track arrives following support slots with Everything Everything on their December UK tour, and ahead of their own European and UK headline dates this May. The band are also set to perform alongside The…

No Windows have announced their new EP ‘The Great Traitor’, set for release on 9th May. The Edinburgh duo have also shared new single ‘Return’. The six-track EP follows their 2024 release ‘Point Nemo’ and marks their first material since signing to Fat Possum Records. The new collection was produced by Ali Chant, known for…

Employed To Serve are teasing their new album ‘Fallen Star’, set for release on 25th April via Spinefarm, sharing the title-track as their latest single. The new song explores themes of watching someone close struggle with burnout. “‘Fallen Star’ is about enduring the burn out of someone close to us,” explains vocalist Justine Jones. “It…

Julien Baker & TORRES have shared ‘Tuesday’, the latest single from their upcoming collaborative album ‘Send a Prayer My Way’. The TORRES-fronted track explores themes of overcoming religious abuse and shame, particularly in relation to queer identity, featuring a stripped-back Americana sound. The song follows previously released singles ‘Sylvia’ and ‘Sugar in the Tank’, with…

Shura has shared new single ‘Richardson’, featuring New York singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins, taken from upcoming album ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’. The track, which was the first written for the new record, marks a departure in Shura’s songwriting process, being the first song she has written alone on acoustic guitar since childhood. “I…

Laura Marling has announced a new online songwriting workshop through School of Song, taking place across four consecutive Sundays in March and April. The course will be delivered via Zoom lectures on 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April, and 13th April, with two sessions per day to accommodate different time zones – 8 AM PT…

Little Simz has announced her sixth studio album ‘Lotus’, set for release on 9th May via AWAL Recordings. Alongside the announcement, she has shared new single ‘Flood’, featuring collaborations with Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly. The album’s title represents themes of renewal and growth, exploring various phases of life throughout its runtime. The release follows her…

This feature was originally published in the December 2016 issue of Dork. Words: Ali Shutler. Main photo: Ryan Johnston. The trouble with real life is that there’s no danger music,” quips Jim Carrey as he climbs a satellite dish at the climax of ‘The Cable Guy’. Yeah, the film’s pretty shitty but a young Matt…

Label: Dance to the RadioReleased: 28th February 2025 Impossible to pin down, Annie-Dog’s debut EP ’15’ is delightfully unruly. Opening track ‘What Happened.’ lives up to its questioning title, throwing listeners into a carefully constructed chaos of layered vocals and clashing electronic elements that coalesce into something hypnotic. Our Dublin-based experimentalist treats genre boundaries like suggested…

Label: PMR RecordsReleased: 28th February 2025 Hope Tala writes love letters in permanent ink. Her debut album ‘Hope Handwritten’ arrives with the assured confidence of someone who’s spent years perfecting their penmanship, each track flowing with the natural grace of well-practised cursive. The West London artist’s blend of neo-soul and R&B wraps around personal narratives with…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 28th February 2025 Where Miya Folick’s previous work hinted at deeper waters, ‘Erotica Veronica’ dives headfirst into the depths of desire, identity, and the exquisite pain of self-discovery. The decision to self-produce alongside Sam KS proves inspired, lending the album an immediacy that crackles through every track.  Opening with the title-track ‘Erotica’, Folick wastes…

Label: Communion RecordsReleased: 28th February 2025 There’s something beautifully uncynical about what overpass are doing. While half their indie contemporaries are busy trying to convince us they’ve invented a new genre (spoiler: they haven’t), these Birmingham upstarts are out here crafting properly massive tunes with all the unpretentious charm of your mate’s first band – if…

Label: 7476Released: 28th February 2025 The soft vocals of Matilda Mann could make even the heaviest of worries feel light as a feather, and it has never been more evident than on her debut album, ‘Roxwell’. That’s not to say it’s all lilting lyrics and mellowness, though. On ‘Roxwell’, Matilda Mann shows the vast scope of…

Label: Mushroom Music / Virgin Music GroupReleased: 28th February 2025 Manchester’s Antony Szmierek has always had a knack for finding profound meaning in life’s mundane waypoints, and his first full-length record transforms these familiar pit stops into a metaphysical journey that would make Douglas Adams proud. The former teacher turned word-wielding dance architect hasn’t just crafted…

Charli xcx has been announced as the recipient of The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award ahead of this year’s ceremony, adding to her five existing nominations for the 2025 event. The artist leads this year’s nominations, receiving nods for Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Song of the Year with Mastercard,…

Label: RCAReleased: 21st February 2025 A lot of people have an awful lot to say about Tate McRae. She’s either the most exciting new pop star on the planet or she’s the totemic symbol of pop’s eternal nostalgia loop with her pitch-perfect songs redolent of Britney and Ciara and the golden age of Y2K pop. The…

Good Neighbours have announced a new run of live shows across the UK this April, dubbed the ‘Adolescence Tour’. The duo, who are currently enjoying success with their single ‘Ripple’, have specifically chosen venues in university towns and cities across England, Wales and Scotland, focusing on locations that are often overlooked on traditional touring circuits.…

Truck Festival have announced their second wave of artists for 2025, with Courting, The Pill and Honeyglaze joining the lineup at Hill Farm, Oxfordshire. The new additions will perform alongside previously announced headliners Kasabian, Courteeners, Nothing But Thieves, and Bloc Party at the festival, which runs from 24th-27th July. With only 200 tickets remaining, the…

Deafheaven have shared new track ‘Heathen’, the second single from their upcoming album ‘Lonely People With Power’. The band’s new album, set for release via Roadrunner Records on 28th March, was recorded with producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen and mixed by Zach Weeks of GodCity Studio. The record features additional vocal contributions from Jae Matthews of Boy…

London’s Y have shared new single ‘Hate’, the second track to be revealed from their forthcoming self-titled EP. The quintet, which features members associated with Fat White Family, Meatraffle and Pregoblin, emerged last month with debut single ‘Why’. “‘Hate’ is a love song. It is a homage to the downtrodden and a celebration of everyday…

Lucy Rose has shared her first new music of 2025, ‘Pale Blue Eyes’, alongside announcing her first UK headline tour since April 2019. The new track was recorded at Paul Weller’s Surrey studios as a live trio arrangement featuring piano, drums, and bass, with vocals later recorded at Rose’s Sussex home. Producer Kwes handled the…

Model/Actriz are set to release their second album ‘Pirouette’ on 2nd May via True Panther Records in the Americas and Dirty Hit for the rest of the world. The Brooklyn-based four-piece have shared lead single ‘Cinderella’, accompanied by a video directed by Nathan Castiel. The clip is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale, featuring…

Jeffrey Lewis has announced new single ‘Just Fun’, taken from upcoming album ‘The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis’, set for release on 21st March via Blang Records. The new album was recorded over four days in Nashville with producer Roger Moutenot, known for his work with Yo La Tengo and Lewis’s previous album ‘Bad Wiring’.…

Momma are teasing their new album ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, set for release on 4th April via Lucky Number, with new single ‘Bottle Blonde’. The track arrives with a self-directed video featuring behind-the-scenes tour footage. The visual accompaniment reflects the song’s themes of friendship between band members Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten. “We wrote…

Faux Real have shared a new remix of their single ‘Walking Away From My Demons’, reworked by Wet Leg. The track, which features on Faux Real’s debut album ‘Faux Ever’, released via City Slang Records, has been reimagined by the Isle of Wight duo into what the band describe as “a whole new sonic experience.”…

London’s 100 Club is readying itself for another essential evening of new music, as Picture Parlour prepare to break their nine-month headline hiatus at March’s edition of Dork’s Night Out. The band – who’ve been quietly crafting fresh material during their time away from the stage – will headline the 20th March showcase as part…

Somerset House have announced the line-up for their 2025 Summer Series, set to take place between 10th – 20th July. The festival, which marks Somerset House’s 25th anniversary as a cultural hub, features eleven nights of performances in the venue’s open-air courtyard. St. Vincent will perform an exclusive London show, while UK rapper Giggs will…

English Teacher have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date, with six shows scheduled for November 2025. The Mercury Prize-winning quartet will perform at venues across the UK, including Nottingham’s Rock City, Newcastle’s NX, Glasgow’s Barrowland, Manchester’s Albert Hall, Leeds’ O2 Academy, and London’s Roundhouse. The band’s debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ was…

Hardwick Festival have announced the first wave of acts for their 2025 event, with Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys, and Olly Murs set to headline. The three-day festival, taking place at Hardwick Hall in County Durham, will run from 15th-17th August. Scissor Sisters will headline the opening night, while Pet Shop Boys are set to…

Pet Shop Boys are set to headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle with their DREAMWORLD – The Greatest Hits Live show on 31st July. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will bring their pop spectacle to the Welsh venue as part of the summer series. The pair have achieved 44 Top 30 singles…

A. G. Cook has been announced as the recipient of the Producer of the Year award at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard. The ground-breaking producer and label head, who founded PC Music in 2013, has been recognised for his contributions to pop music, including his work as executive producer on Charli xcx’s GRAMMY-winning, Mercury…

Down With Boring is back for its latest episode tonight (24th February), recorded live at the London leg of our Hype List 2025 Tour with Welly, Polly Money, and The Pill. Expect a bumper edition of our flagship radio-show-slash-podcast, as we dig into all the behind-the-scenes action from one of the most exciting bills around.…

Sam Fender has revealed plans for new music, sharing that he is “desperate” to create a punk-inspired record in the future. The North Shields songwriter, who released his third album ‘People Watching’ on 21st February, explained that he already has numerous demos ready for future projects. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Fender eagerly shared unreleased…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Once, the BRIT Awards were the kind of event that dominated conversations in offices, school playgrounds, student unions and pubs across the nation. Tales of Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress, Jarvis Cocker’s impromptu confrontation with Michael Jackson’s messianic performance, or Adele’s middle finger during a bungled speech cut-off lingered in…

Biffy Clyro are set to headline Eden Sessions on 10th July, marking their first-ever performance in Cornwall. The Scottish trio will bring their live show to the Eden Project as part of their summer schedule, which includes a headline appearance at TRNSMT festival. Their most recent arena tour concluded in November 2022, featuring performances at…

The Darkness have released new single ‘Walking Through Fire’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Dreams On Toast’, set for release on 28th March via Cooking Vinyl. The album, produced by Dan Hawkins, follows recent singles ‘The Longest Kiss’, ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’, and ‘I Hate Myself’. The new track addresses their relationship with rock…

Lambrini Girls have shared the video for their new single ‘No Homo’ from their debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’, out now via City Slang. The clip arrives ahead of their upcoming shows across Europe, including a UK tour in April and followed by a US tour in spring, loads of festivals, and another…

Manchester’s musical resurgence is well and truly underway, assuming it ever faded away at all. Between Blossoms’ gorilla-centric new album and the understated (or not) return of Oasis, the North West is deservedly back under the microscope. In amongst all the Britpop buzz lies an artist quietly building up an indie-dance portfolio that will see…

Mariah Carey is set to perform an exclusive UK headline show at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on 15th August, joined by special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Eternal. The performance marks part of Heritage Live Festivals‘ series of outdoor concerts at the Royal Estate, running from 14th to 17th August. The show…

Fontaines D.C. have performed their new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ live for the first time during their show at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT. The James Ford-produced track, which was released earlier this week, was debuted during the Irish band’s performance on 22nd February. The single will receive a vinyl release later this year, backed…

Rihanna has provided an update on her forthcoming album, her first since ‘Anti’ was released in 2016. In a new interview with Harper’s BAZAAR, the artist discussed her creative process over the past eight years. “I’ve been in the studio the whole eight years. But it didn’t hit me. I was searching for it. I…

If buying concert tickets has always been a nerve-wracking race, in 2025 it’s also become a test of financial endurance. This February, fans of some of music’s biggest acts – from Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar to rock legends Black Sabbath – were left reeling at the prices flashing on their screens. As tickets for major…

A lot’s changed for Matt ‘Murph’ Murphy since The Wombats’ 2007 debut ‘A Guide to Love, Loss, and Desperation’, the album that broke them out of the Liverpool scene and into the public eye. He now lives out in Los Angeles, has a wife and kids, and is calling in from a courtesy car in…

Rihanna is rumoured to be headlining Glastonbury 2025, following reports of planned London stadium shows scheduled for the days following the festival. The ‘Umbrella’ singer is reportedly planning a six-night residency at London Stadium, with the first date set for 4th July, five days after Glastonbury concludes. The Telegraph reports that according to a senior…

Jack White has revealed the support acts for his upcoming UK and European tour, which begins this month. The nine-date run opens at La Cigale in Paris on 21st February, followed by two more shows in the French capital. White then heads to Utrecht for two nights, followed by a pair of London shows at…

Stormzy has addressed criticism surrounding his McDonald’s partnership and claims about deleted social media posts supporting Palestine. The rapper has partnered with McDonald’s UK and Ireland for their first Famous Order meal, which launched on 12th February. The collaboration has faced scrutiny due to McDonald’s perceived position regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly after franchises in…

MJ Lenderman has announced his departure from Wednesday’s live lineup, whilst confirming he will continue to contribute to the band’s recorded output. The Asheville, North Carolina musician, who joined Wednesday in 2020 following an invitation from lead singer Karly Hartzman, played his final live show with the group in Japan earlier this year. The news…

Come Together Festival have announced their second wave of artists for 2025, with The Snuts, The Cribs and Nieve Ella among the new additions to the line-up. The festival, taking place at Newcastle’s Town Moor between 4th and 8th June, has added 19 new acts to the Sunday bill, which will be headlined by Kings…

Kendrick Lamar has achieved his first UK number one single with ‘Not Like Us’, which has topped the Official Singles Chart. The track, released in May 2024, has seen renewed interest following Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. His two collaborations with SZA, ‘Luther’ and ‘All The Stars’, have also entered the…

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ has returned to number one on the Official U.K. Albums Chart following the release of its deluxe edition on 21st February. The expanded version of Carpenter’s sixth album features a remix of ‘Please Please Please’ with Dolly Parton, alongside new tracks ’15 Minutes’, ‘Couldn’t Make It Any Harder’, ‘Busy Woman’…

MARINA has returned with new single ‘Butterfly’, marking her first release since 2022. The track arrives alongside an official music video directed by Aerin Moreno, which premiered on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and the Paramount Times Square billboards. The Welsh artist, who made her literary debut last year with ‘Eat The World: A…

Lady Gaga has announced a free performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, marking her first show in Brazil since 2012. The performance, titled ‘Mayhem On The Beach’, will take place on 3rd May at Copacabana Beach near the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel. The show will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo,…

Noah Kahan has announced a headline performance at Cardiff’s inaugural Blackweir Live concert series on 27th June, alongside his previously confirmed BST Hyde Park show. The folk-pop musician, who topped the UK charts in 2024 with ‘Stick Season’, will perform at the new Welsh event, with tickets set to go on sale on 28th February…

Witch Post have announced their debut EP ‘Beast’, set for release on 16th April, alongside sharing their new single ‘Dreaming’. The duo, comprising Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, formed after a chance meeting, discovering they hailed from namesake towns in Scotland and Montana respectively. Reid’s background in American indie atmospherics and Fraser’s mirror-warped pop sensibilities…

Greentea Peng has shared new single ‘Green’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘Tell Dem It’s Sunny’, set for release on 21st March via AWAL. “GREEN touches on the necessary shedding of one’s skin in order to evolve. The perpetual cycle of death and rebirth one must embrace upon the voyage inward, in the turbulent pursuit…

Phoebe Green has delivered a preview from her new EP ‘The Container’, set for release on 21st March via The Green Dream Machine, with new single ‘Rage Of A Kid’. The five-track EP was written and produced by Green in her Manchester flat and her parents’ house in Lytham St Annes, exploring themes of emotional…

Briston Maroney has shared a new single, ‘Real Good Swimmer’, via Atlantic Records. The track, produced by Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Indigo De Souza, Wednesday, Snail Mail), marks Maroney’s first release since relocating to Minnesota. “I went for a jog in LA one day and wound up running along a fence parallel to the LA…

Thea Dora has released her new single ‘New Beginnings’, marking her first new material since her self-released debut EP ‘Enter’ and follow-up single ‘Something About You’ in 2024. The Copenhagen artist has collaborated with producer Ronni Vindahl, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, MØ, and Avicii, while mixing duties were handled by Geoff Swann,…

Big Special have shared a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’, featuring remixes, demos and live recordings. The expanded version of their UK Top 40 album includes new interpretations from Andy Bell, Public Service Broadcasting, Robbie Major of Benefits, Sleaford Mods, and Simon Scott’s Three Quarter Skies project. The collection also features…

My First Time have released their first single of 2025, ‘Brand New’. The track follows 2024’s ‘Man Of Ill Repute’, with the band recently being named as one of Billboard UK’s 15 Rising UK & Ireland Acts To Watch In 2025. The Bristol-formed four-piece, comprising Isaac (lead vocals/guitar), Jordanna (drums), James (guitar/vocals) and Naia (bass/vocals),…

A Little Sound has announced her new single ‘Area Code’, a collaboration with S.P.Y and CMD/CTR, set for release on 21st February. The track sees the drum & bass vocalist joining forces with legendary producer S.P.Y and rising duo CMD/CTR, combining her signature vocals with production designed for both club and radio play. “S.P.Y &…

Coco Jones has announced her debut album ‘Why Not More?’, set for release on 25th April via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. The album will feature previously released singles ‘Most Beautiful Design’, ‘Sweep It Up’, and the Grammy-nominated ‘Here We Go (Uh-Oh)’. Alongside the announcement, Jones has shared a new single ‘Taste’, produced by Stargate and…

Saya Gray has released her debut album ‘SAYA’ via Dirty Hit. The 10-track collection follows previous singles ‘SHELL ( OF A MAN )’, ‘H.B.W’, and ‘LIE DOWN..’. The release follows Gray’s 2023 project ’19 MASTERS’ and subsequent EPs ‘QWERTY’ and ‘QWERTY II’. The new album was created following a solo journey across Japan in autumn…

RØRY has unveiled a new video for ‘Wolves’, a track from her debut album ‘RESTORATION’. The single arrives following RØRY’s recent UK Top 10 debut with ‘RESTORATION’, ahead of her upcoming UK headline tour. “‘WOLVES’ is the most desperate song I’ve ever written. It’s about grief – the kind that grips you in its teeth…

Download Festival have revealed the day-by-day line-up breakdown for their 2025 event at Donington Park. Green Day are set to headline the Apex Stage on Friday 13th June, joined by Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, Boston Manor, CKY and SiM. Within Temptation will headline the Opus Stage, whilst McFly will top the Avalanche Stage,…

Soft Launch have shared their new single ‘Dinosaur’, released via Good Form Recordings/Parlophone. The Anglo-Irish art pop quintet’s latest offering follows their 2024 singles ‘Cartwheels’, ‘Piano Hands’, ‘In My Bed’ and ‘Milkshakes’. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Marcus Prouse Jr. and Nathan Ivor Barlow, filmed in Cavan, Ireland. The visual follows a…

Chalk have released their new EP ‘Conditions III’ via Nice Swan Records, completing the trilogy that launched their career. The Belfast post-punk/electronic specialists’ latest offering was recorded in remote northern Iceland, fusing elements of heavy guitar music, electronica and breakbeat. The four-track EP follows their acclaimed tour supporting IDLES and arrives ahead of their own…

IDER have released their third album ‘Late To The World’ alongside new focus track ‘Killing The Game’ via Nettwerk. The album, produced by Dann Hume at his church-cum-studio during summer and autumn 2023, follows previous singles ‘Know How It Hurts’, ‘Unlearn’, ‘Girl’, ‘You Don’t Know How To Drive’ and ‘Attachment Theory’. The record marks a…

Röyksopp have shared a new version of their Robyn collaboration ‘Do It Again [True Electric]’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘True Electric’. The reworked track, which has become a staple of the duo’s True Electric live shows, transforms the original into a five-minute dancefloor-focused piece. The original version appeared on Röyksopp and Robyn’s mini-album ‘Do…

Lexa Gates has shared a new video for her track ‘What You Wish For’, directed by Olivia De Camps. The visual follows Gates in an alternate reality where she finds herself in a waiting room surrounded by restless onlookers. As time progresses, the environment becomes increasingly unsettling, with the video featuring cryptic tests and dreamlike…

Nao has released her fourth studio album ‘Jupiter’, alongside new lead track ’30 Something’. The album serves as a conceptual follow-up to her previous record ‘Saturn’, exploring themes of optimism and personal growth. The new release features production from longtime collaborators Loxe and Stint, with additional contributions from songwriters including Kareem James, Dyo, Soaky, Lauren…

Dot To Dot Festival have announced the second wave of artists for their 20th anniversary edition, with Lord Apex, Snooper, Sextile, and Master Peace among more than 30 new additions. The metropolitan festival, taking place across Bristol and Nottingham on 24th and 25th May, has partnered with Son Estrella Galicia, who will be providing beer…

Rico Nasty have announced their new album ‘Lethal’, set for release through Fueled By Ramen on 16th May. The Maryland-born artist’s latest full-length will feature 15 tracks and marks their first release with the label. The record sees Rico Nasty embrace a heavier rock-influenced sound, with new single ‘Teethsucker (Yea3x)’ offering the first preview of…

Fontaines D.C. have returned with new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’, their first release since last year’s ‘Romance’ album. The Irish band’s latest offering follows a similar melodic path to their previous single ‘Favourite’, showcasing a warmer, more accessible sound that marks a continued evolution in their musical direction. Bassist Conor Deegan III reveals…

Djo has performed a cover of Haim’s ‘Gasoline’ for Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’ series during his recent visit to Australia, where he has been appearing at Laneway Festival. The musician and actor, also known as Joe Keery, delivered a relaxed interpretation of the track, which features on Haim’s third album ‘Women In Music Pt.…

Tate McRae has released her third album ‘So Close To What’ via Ministry Of Sound, alongside a new music video for the track ‘Revolving Door’. The new record features collaborations with Flo Milli and The Kid LAROI, and was written and produced alongside Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Amy Allen, and Julia Michaels. The album includes…

Paris Texas have released their new EP ‘They Left Me With The Sword’, arriving as the duo continue their global Chromakopia tour with Tyler, The Creator and Lil Yachty. The new project from Louie Pastel and Felix follows their autumn 2024 single ‘RökKOut’, and serves as a spiritual successor to their 2021 EP ‘Red Hand…

The Horrors are teasing their sixth album ‘Night Life’, set for release via Fiction Records, with new single ‘Ariel’, the opening track from the upcoming record. The release marks a new chapter for the group, who are now operating as a reformed line-up centred around vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb, joined by Amelia…

Sunday (1994) have returned with new single ‘Doomsday’, marking their first release since their deluxe debut EP in September. Speaking about the single, the band say: “When I love someone too much I can’t help but wait for the inevitable. ‘Doomsday’ is a song about the ghost I can’t stop kissing, the funeral I keep…

Arthur Hill has announced details of his Stella Artour UK headline tour, set to take place this November. The London-based singer/songwriter will begin the run at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 17th November, concluding at London’s Brixton Academy on 27th November. The tour follows the release of his debut EP ‘In The Middle Of Somewhere’, which…

Manic Street Preachers are set to headline Heritage Live Festival at Audley End House and Gardens on 2nd August 2025. The Welsh band, who recently released their 15th studio album ‘Critical Thinking’, will perform at the Essex heritage site joined by special guests The Charlatans and Ash. The Charlatans have achieved three Number 1 studio…

Wallows have shared a teaser from their upcoming EP ‘More’, set for release on 28th March via Atlantic Records – new single ‘Coffin Change’. The new track, which premiered as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, follows the band’s previous single ‘Your New Favorite Song’. The Los Angeles trio recently performed the track…

JENNIE has joined forces with Doechii for new single ‘ExtraL’, released via ODDATELIER/Columbia Records. The track arrives alongside a Cole Bennett-directed video featuring both artists. The single is taken from JENNIE’s upcoming debut studio album ‘Ruby’, which features collaborations with Childish Gambino, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ and Kali Uchis. The fifteen-track record includes songs…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In an apartment in New York, Brian D’Addario is doing what musicians have done for generations — sitting, listening to music, and answering correspondence. It’s a charmingly ordinary scene for an artist whose work consistently demonstrates an extraordinary ability to fold time, bending musical epochs into fresh configurations that are both…

Selena Gomez, benny blanco and Gracie Abrams have joined forces to release a new single, ‘Call Me When You Break Up’, taken from Gomez and blanco’s forthcoming collaborative album. The track arrives ahead of Gomez and blanco’s debut album together, ‘I Said I Love You First’, set for release on 21st March via SMG Music/Friends…

AViVA has announced her new single ‘Ritual’, out today (21st February). The track, produced by Polish electronic producer Mblue, continues the artist’s signature alt-pop and rock sound. “Ritual is about finding your inner power, and shaking off everything that’s holding you back,” AViVA explains. “People are constantly filling their brains with crap, endlessly scrolling on…

Little Simz has announced new music with the release of ‘FLOOD’, set to arrive on 26th February. The London rapper shared a black-and-white trailer on social media, featuring herself standing in the middle of a storm, accompanied by a brief preview of a bass guitar-heavy track. The new material follows December’s surprise release ‘Hello, Hi’,…

Sam Fender has revealed he’s already working on new material, despite his third album ‘People Watching’ being set for release tomorrow. Speaking on Apple Music 1′s The Zane Lowe Show, Fender discussed collaborating with The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on ‘People Watching’, which has been previewed with four tracks: ‘Remember My Name’, ‘Arm’s Length’,…

Wallows have shared new single ‘Coffin Change’ via Atlantic Records, ahead of their upcoming EP ‘More’, set for release on 28th March. The Los Angeles trio’s latest track, which debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record with Jack Saunders, features a propulsive groove and fast-paced drumbeat, accompanied by dreamy guitar work and a chantable chorus.…

Kim Deal has shared a new music video for ‘Big Ben Beat’, taken from ‘Nobody Loves You More’, with Richard Ayoade directing and starring in the project. The recursive short film features looped and fragmented scenes with Deal, Savages’ Fay Milton, and members of Ayoade’s family. The video was shot by cinematographer Erik Wilson, known…

Fontaines D.C. are set to release their new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ at midnight (21st February), following a series of teasers shared across their social media. The Dublin band previewed the track yesterday, sharing a snippet that features frontman Grian Chatten’s vocals over acoustic guitars and an upbeat melody. The lyrics include: “It’s…

Download Festival announcements usually have a familiar rhythm: big-name headliners are revealed to either rapturous applause or reliable moaning, newer or up-and-coming bands spark curiosity, and festival veterans slot neatly into the line-up. However, the 2025 edition of Download has produced a curveball in the form of PRESIDENT – a name no one seems able…

Osheaga Festival have announced their 2025 lineup, with The Killers, Tyler, the Creator and Olivia Rodrigo set to headline the Montreal event. The three-day festival, taking place at Parc Jean-Dreapeau, will feature performances from Glass Animals, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Lucy Dacus, Finneas, and Gracie Abrams. The Chainsmokers, The Struts, Future Islands, and Cage the Elephant…

Blondshell has shared new single ‘Two Times’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, set for release via Partisan Records. The new track sees Sabrina Teitelbaum strip things back with acoustic guitar and piano arrangements, following last month’s ‘T&A’. The song was produced by Yves Rothman, who returns following their work…

Footsteps Festival have announced their second wave of acts for their inaugural London multi-venue event, with Swim Deep, TTSSFU, Lowertown, and Caoilfhionn Rose among the new additions. The five-day festival, taking place from 19th-23rd May across London’s independent music venues, will see artists perform at locations including The Garage, The George Tavern, Moth Club, Servant…

Sam Fender and RAYE are set to headline the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2025 at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, alongside Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill. The four-day event, running from 3rd-6th July, will feature Fender performing on the opening night, followed by RAYE delivering her first outdoor UK show of 2025 on 4th July. Fatboy…

Superheaven have announced their first album in ten years, with their self-titled record set for release on 18th April via Blue Grape Music. The Pennsylvania band have marked the announcement with new single ‘Cruel Times’, accompanied by a music video directed by Britain Weyant. The track follows previous singles ‘Long Gone’ and ‘Numb To What…

MOULD have announced their second EP ‘Almost Feels Like A Purpose’, set for release on 24th April via 5dB Records. The Bristol power trio have also shared new single ‘SNAILS’. The EP, recorded at Bristol’s Humm Studios last summer, follows the band’s autumn single ‘CHUNKS’. The new track sees frontman Joe Sherrin drawing inspiration from…

Ashaine White has announced details of her new EP ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, set for release on 22nd May via 5dB Records. The London-based artist has also shared the EP’s lead single ‘Let Me Down’. The new EP, produced by Gilberto Mallindine-Bettini at 5dB Studios, features additional production from William Wormald on the…

Suki Waterhouse has shared new single ‘Dream Woman’. The track, composed by Waterhouse, Jules Apollinaire, and Natalie Findlay, with writing credits shared between Waterhouse and Findlay, was produced by Apollinaire. An accompanying video, directed by Imogen Waterhouse with cinematography by Madeleine Jean Waterhouse, has also been released. The track follows Waterhouse’s 2024 North American tour…

James Blake has been announced as the Saturday night headliner for Solstice at Wasing 2025, joining a lineup that includes Anoushka Shankar, Salif Keita, Nubiyan Twist, K.O.G., and The Turbans. The three-day festival, taking place at The Woodland at Wasing from 20th-22nd June, will see Blake perform an intimate solo piano show. The GRAMMY, Ivor…

Sheffield’s Leadmill have lost their eviction court battle with landlord Electric Group, leaving the future of the iconic 900-capacity venue uncertain. The venue’s operators, The Leadmill Ltd, who own the trademark for the venue’s name and branding, were served an eviction notice in March 2022. Following the court’s ruling on 19th February, The Leadmill issued…

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has announced several dates for her upcoming ‘Lights, Love, Action!’ Asia tour, set to begin in March 2025. The BLACKPINK member will embark on a seven-stop tour across Asia, with confirmed shows in Manila, Bangkok and Tokyo. The tour will kick off at Manila’s Smart Araneta Coliseum on 14th March, followed by a…

spill tab has announced details of her debut album ‘ANGIE’, set for release on 16th May via Because Music. The LA-based French-Korean singer, songwriter, and producer (aka Claire Chicha) has shared the album’s title-track alongside a video. “I love this collection of songs so deeply,” Chicha says. “They feel more honest than anything I’ve created…

Lady Gaga has confirmed that a sequel to ‘Telephone’, her 2010 collaboration with Beyoncé, is in development. During a lie detector test segment with Vanity Fair, Gaga revealed that a second part to the iconic track is coming, though she remained uncertain about the timing. When questioned about Beyoncé’s potential involvement, Gaga responded, “Maybe.” The…

Spotify have announced a new “Create Cover Art” feature, allowing users to design custom playlist artwork using stickers inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s discography. The feature includes ten stickers drawing from Tyler’s visual aesthetic, incorporating elements from his albums including the green-splattered Chromakopia art, ‘IGOR’, and ‘Flower Boy’. The collection features items such as the…

Franz Ferdinand were joined on stage by Master Peace during their recent Madrid show, with the support act adding a rap verse to ‘Hooked’ during their performance at La Riviera on 17th February. The Scottish band are currently touring Europe in support of their latest album ‘The Human Fear’, released in January. The set featured…

Perfume Genius has released new single ‘No Front Teeth’, featuring New Zealand folk singer-songwriter Aldous Harding, taken from upcoming album ‘Glory’. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Cody Critcheloe, who previously helmed the video for ‘Queen’. The new visual features Mike Hadreas, Harding, and longtime Perfume Genius band member and co-writer Alan Wyffels.…

Damiano David is set to release new single ‘Next Summer’ on 28th February. The track marks the third single from the Italian singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut solo project, following previous releases ‘Born With A Broken Heart’, ‘Silverlines’, and a cover of Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus’ ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’. Speaking about the new single,…

Snapped Ankles have released new track ‘Pay The Rent’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Hard Times Furious Dancing’, set for release on 28th March via The Leaf Label. Alongside the new track, the band are launching a GoFundTrees awareness campaign on 21st February at 10am GMT. The initiative aims to highlight the true cost of…

Jordan Rakei is set to release a deluxe version of his fifth studio album ‘The Loop’ on 4th April, featuring three new tracks alongside live recordings from his Royal Albert Hall performances. The expanded edition includes new songs ‘Celebrate’ featuring STUTS, ‘The Seize’, and lead single ‘Talk Talk Talk’, which was recorded during Rakei’s residency…

Sextile have announced their new album ‘yes, please.’ alongside an extensive European tour for summer 2025. The Los Angeles-based duo have shared new single ‘Freak Eyes’, which arrives ahead of the full-length release on Sacred Bones. The track features pulsing techno beats and sharp percussion, with Brady Keehn’s vocals delivering lines about artistic pressure. “‘Freak…

Mamalarky have announced their new album ‘Hex Key’, alongside sharing new single ‘#1 Best of All Time’. The tri-coastal indie rock quartet’s latest full-length, which marks their Epitaph Records debut, was recorded in their Los Angeles home studio. “Through a lot of games of UNO I’ve discovered I’m actually a pretty competitive person. And somehow,…

Dylan Cartlidge has announced new single ‘Show Up’, set for release on 19th February via Glassnote Records. The track serves as the second single from Cartlidge’s upcoming album ‘Lucky Shot’, following November’s ‘New Day’. Produced by Eg White and Engine Earz, ‘Show Up’ addresses themes of personal accountability and breaking cycles of neglect. The Yorkshire-born…

Tate McRae has announced 23 additional dates for her Miss Possessive Tour, expanding the global run to 80 shows across multiple continents. The tour begins in March with headline shows and festival appearances across South America, including stops in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil. McRae will then head to Europe in May, performing across…

Boy Better Know have been announced as the special guests performing alongside Drake at Wireless Festival 2025, revealed to be the act previously listed as ‘The Mandem’ on the line-up. The grime collective will make their first live appearance in eight years at the festival, which is set to take place at London’s Finsbury Park.…

Sleep Token have launched a mysterious website titled ‘showmehowtodanceforever‘, appearing to signal the beginning of their next era. The band have created a new TikTok account directing visitors to the website, which features a background of pink flowers in mist alongside scrambled letters. When visitors click the letters ‘DOUOSVAVVM’ in sequence, they are directed to…

Central Cee, Bashy and Ayra Starr have emerged as the major winners at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. Bashy claimed two significant awards, taking home Album Of The Year for ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’, his first release in 15 years, alongside Best Hip Hop Act. Central Cee secured Best Male Act…

Beyoncé has added a fourth date at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for her ‘Cowboy Carter & the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit’ tour, setting a record for the most performances at the 75,000-plus capacity venue. The newly announced 14th July show will serve as the final date of the tour, which begins at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on…

Sam Akpro has shared a new track ‘Tunnel Vision’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Evenfall’, set to arrive on 28th March. “Tunnel vision is the feeling of being exhausted from the outside world – it’s late at night and everything seems to go past me. I’m watching a series or whatever but I’m not absorbing a…

The Smile have shared new remixes of two tracks from their latest album ‘Cutouts’, featuring reworkings from James Holden and Robert Stillman. The UK producer Holden has taken on ‘Don’t Get Me Started’, while multi-instrumentalist Stillman, who has performed live with the band, has remixed ‘Instant Psalm’. Both tracks are accompanied by visual pieces from…

Jensen McRae has announced details of her new album ‘I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!’, alongside plans for an extensive North American and European tour. The album, which follows 2022’s ‘Are You Happy Now?’, features eleven tracks including ‘The Rearranger’, ‘I Can Change Him’, ‘Savannah’, ‘Daffodils’, ‘Let Me Be Wrong’, ‘Novelty’, ‘I Don’t…

Sleigh Bells have announced their new album ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’, set for release via Mom+Pop. The announcement follows the Brooklyn noise pop duo’s recent single ‘Wanna Start a Band?’. The record, their first since 2021’s ‘Texis’, takes its name from singer Alexis Krauss’ late dog, Riz. “When she passed away, Alexis and I had…

Green Day are working with Live Nation Productions on a new comedy film titled New Years Rev, with casting currently underway in Oklahoma. The coming-of-age story follows three friends who embark on a cross-country journey after mistakenly believing they’re set to open for Green Day at a New Year’s show in Los Angeles. Mason Thames,…

Tate McRae and Lady Gaga have been announced as the next musical guests on Saturday Night Live, with episodes airing on 1st March and 8th March respectively. McRae will perform alongside host Shane Gillis, marking her second SNL appearance following her debut in November 2023, where she performed ‘Greedy’ and ‘Grave’. The appearance follows the…

Fontaines D.C. have teased new music with ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’, sharing a video clip featuring the unreleased track on social media. The Dublin band’s latest offering continues in the vein of their recent single ‘Favourite’, featuring bright acoustic guitars and driving percussion. The new track showcases frontman Grian Chatten’s vocals over an upbeat…

Label: Secretly CanadianReleased: 21st February 2025 Porridge Radio’s ‘The Machine Starts To Sing’ EP arrives like a friend who shows up at your door unannounced but improves your whole evening. These four tracks, born from the sessions of their fourth album, pack the emotional wallop of a full-length record into a compact framework that leaves no…

The 1975’s legal representatives have argued that individual band members should not be held personally liable for the controversial incident that led to the shutdown of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival in 2023. The band’s defence comes as part of an ongoing lawsuit from festival organisers Future Sound Asia (FSA), who are seeking £1.9 million in…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 21st February 2025 Luke Sital-Singh’s ‘Fool’s Spring’ is a bit like a therapy session that’s gone off the tracks, set to gentle folk arrangements. The London-born, LA-seasoned songwriter has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and when it works, like on the standout track ‘Hold the Lightning’, it really works. The song builds…

Label:Released: 21st February 2025 Rum Jungle’s ‘Recency Bias’ feels like finding last summer’s festival wristband in your jacket pocket – familiar, slightly worn, and still holding onto traces of those sun-drenched memories. The Australian outfit’s debut offering takes a few tracks to find its feet, ‘Weather’s Better’ finally introducing some proper momentum, channelling Peace-esque guitar swirls…

Label: Tip Top RecordingsReleased: 21st February 2025 Mandrake Handshake’s debut album creates its own gravitational field. ‘Earth-Sized Worlds’ floats through the consciousness like a warm breeze on a cosmic beach, where the sand sparkles with stardust and the waves crash in perfect 4/4 time. This Oxford-based collective have crafted an album that manages to be both…

Label: Polydor RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Sam Fender’s third album arrives burdened with immense expectation. While his debut established him as a rising star, 2021’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ propelled the Geordie singer-songwriter to stratospheric new heights on a trajectory marked by a Glastonbury sunset slot, sold-out stadium shows, and his name becoming a household staple. No…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 21st February 2025 On their third album, IDER find themselves caught between moments of genuine innovation and stretches of familiar territory that unfortunately fail to ignite the same spark. ‘Late To The World’ opens with its title-track, a perfectly serviceable introduction that sets the tone for an album that often plays it surprisingly safe.…

Label: Nice Swan RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Irish garage-punks Chalk took to the harsh landscape of volcanic Iceland to top out their trilogy of ‘Conditions’ EPs, and it was worth it. Continuing to infuse sharp house beats with thick guitar lines and high-tempo bops, the rugged, unpredictable landscape that surrounded the recording bleeds its way into…

Label: Run For Cover RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Two decades ago, the thought of a hardcore band – even one as melodic and emo-driven as Anxious – making a sophomore album like ‘Bambi’ would be tantamount to shooting Bambi’s mum. Fortunately, times have changed, meaning accusations of “going soft” or, even worse “selling out” no longer…

Label: AWALReleased: 14th February 2025 The Wombats have nothing left to prove. A band who grew from trailblazing flag-bearers in the middle of one era and continued to push against expectations to evolve into one of the UK’s biggest bands – on record number six, their status is secured. It’s what makes ‘Oh! The Ocean’ even…

Abbey Road Studios are set to host their sixth annual Equalise festival, running from 3rd-8th March, offering free recording workshops for aspiring female and non-binary artists and creatives. The programme will welcome eight aspiring engineers and producers each day, featuring workshop sessions from artists including Aziya (pictured), Divorce, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Fiona-Lee, and Flowerovlove, with a final…

Nature TV have announced new single ‘Aways It Goes’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Unlucky for Some’. The Brighton band’s new album is set for release via Heist or Hit on 9th May. The announcement comes as the group prepare for their first US tour, including an appearance at…

Brian D’Addario has announced his debut solo album ‘Till the Morning’, set for release on 20th March via Headstack Records, a new label founded by The Lemon Twigs. The eldest of the songwriting D’Addario duo has recorded the album alongside his brother Michael, who co-produced the record and provides harmony vocals, including co-lead vocals on…

Miso Extra has shared new single ‘Ghostly’, the latest track from her forthcoming debut album ‘Earcandy’, due 16th May. The British-Japanese artist’s new track, co-written with A. K. Paul, features glitchy beats and bilingual vocals, recorded with Grammy-winning engineer Ricky Damian at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13. “Ghostly is about returning to your senses and regaining…

Wishy have announced a new six-song EP titled ‘Planet Popstar’, set for release on 25th April via Winspear. The band have also shared new single ‘Fly’, accompanied by a video featuring footage from their 2024 tours. The EP comprises b-side tracks recorded during the sessions for their debut album ‘Triple Seven’. The collection will be…

Gordi has announced details of her third album ‘Like Plasticine’, alongside sharing new single ‘Peripheral Lover’. The Australian indie-pop artist – aka Sophie Payten – will release the twelve-track record via Mushroom Music on 30th May, which includes previous singles ‘Alien Cowboy’ and ‘Lunch At Dune’ featuring SOAK. “Summer in Nashville a few years ago,…

Samia has shared new single ‘Lizard’, taken from her upcoming third album ‘Bloodless’. The track follows previous single ‘Bovine Excision’ from the album, which arrives via Grand Jury Music on 25th April. “It’s painful to stay present, to exist as a real, flesh-and-blood person at a party, after existing comfortably as a myth or a…

BLACKPINK have announced their return to live performances with a stadium tour across North America, Europe, and the UK this summer. The K-pop group’s latest run of shows begins with two dates at Seoul’s Goyang Stadium, before visiting cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. European dates will see them perform in Paris,…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY In the depths of ‘oyster’, Chloe Moriondo finds herself swimming in familiar waters with newfound grace. The album emerges from the aftermath of her most public heartbreak, yet its aquatic themes run deeper than mere metaphor – reaching back to her earliest moments. “I always consider…

Sabrina Carpenter has added a second headline show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, set to take place on 6th July. The former Dork cover star will be joined by special guests Clairo and Olivia Dean for the additional date, which follows her sold-out performance on 5th July. Carpenter’s recent sixth studio album ‘Short…

Naming an EP ‘Productive Pain’ is deliciously contrary; it’s the kind of title that makes perfect sense in the middle of the night, when you’re knee-deep in ill-advised texts and picking apart the debris of your latest emotional earthquake. For Greta Isaac, that moment of clarity arrived in Middle Farm Studios, where raw nerves and…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan Borges has built something remarkable in the spaces between buttons and wires. His latest venture, The Null Club, stands as a testament to vintage hardware and human connection – a collection crafted through hand-stamped vinyl and cross-continental collaboration. The project emerged during those strange, isolated days of…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are teasing new music with Gracie Abrams, sharing snippets across social media that hint at a potential collaboration. The couple have posted a series of teasers for their upcoming album ‘I Said I Love You First’. Blanco shared footage of himself discovering Gomez and Abrams together, while Gomez followed with…

Mumford & Sons have shared new track ‘Malibu’, the opening song from their forthcoming album ‘RUSHMERE’. “‘Malibu’ was the first song we wrote when we got back together in Los Angeles in January 2023,” Marcus Mumford explains. “The song just felt like us, and the process of recording it with Dave [Cobb] captured it on…

LISA has revealed plans to launch Lalisa Comics in partnership with Zero Zero Entertainment. The project includes ‘ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC’, a 56-page premium comic inspired by her upcoming debut solo album. The comic, illustrated by Japanese artist MINOMIYABI, will be released alongside LISA’s debut solo album ‘ALTER-EGO’, which arrives via LLOUD Co./RCA Records. The…