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Ho ho ho, etc etc etc. Sports Team are wrapping up 2024 by joining us for a very special Christmas edition of Down With Boring tonight (23rd December), and – much like your nan’s present pile – this one’s absolutely stacked. Our essential podcast-slash-radio-show is closing out the year with a festive feast of reflection,…

Down With Boring – Dork’s sonic sanctuary of chaos and contemplation – returns with enough musical muscle to power a small indie disco (or at least your Monday evening existential crisis). The latest episode of our essential podcast-slash-radio-show dives into the archives to unpack what makes our annual Christmas Night Out such a treasured tradition,…

Down With Boring – Dork’s sonic sanctuary of chaos and contemplation – returns with enough musical muscle to power a small indie disco (or at least your Monday evening existential crisis). Porridge Radio join us fresh from the release of their incredible new album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’…

Down With Boring – Dork’s sonic sanctuary of chaos and contemplation – returns with enough musical muscle to power a small indie disco (or at least your Monday evening existential crisis). Lambrini Girls are our special guests, as they get ready to drop their much-anticipated debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’. A record that…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Quick! Get us a popster with a name we can make into a Christmas pun! Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY ‘Tis the season for reflection, and Thomas Headon has been doing plenty of that. Sprawled in a Michael Bublé Christmas jumper…

What do your favourite popsters eat and drink on Christmas Day? According to Oli Khan of Sea Girls, everything! The festive season brings many sacred traditions: arguing about whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas film, pretending to like your aunt’s bone-dry turkey, and watching the Doctor Who special through a food-induced haze. But nobody –…

Christmas films are like family members at the dinner table – some are classics you can’t live without, some show up uninvited, and others spark debates that could rival the great sprout wars of your childhood. But while the rest of the world exhausts itself arguing over whether Bruce Willis in a vest counts as…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

Sabrina Carpenter has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, delivering a selection of tracks from her album ‘Short n’ Sweet’. The performance featured new arrangements of songs including ‘Juno’ and ‘Bed Chem’, with the latter receiving additional violin elements. Opening with ‘Taste’, she reflected on her musical journey, saying: “When I first started, it was…

Closing out 18 months of shows, the octogenarian’s enthusiasm hasn’t faltered. Words: Finlay Holden.Photo: MPL Communications / MJ Kim. The fact that a songwriter of a fondly remembered 60s band is selling out arenas in the modern day is difficult to comprehend – until you remember that it’s Paul McCartney. Not only alive and well,…

Barack Obama has shared his annual list of favourite songs from 2024, featuring tracks from Fontaines D.C., Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman, and Billie Eilish. The former US President’s selection also includes Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Squabble Up’, and entries from artists including Leon Bridges, Central Cee, and Hozier. “Here are my favorite songs…

Wham! have made history as ‘Last Christmas’ has topped the UK charts for a second consecutive Christmas, becoming the first song ever to achieve back-to-back Christmas Number 1s in the UK. The festive track has seen unprecedented global success this year, reaching its highest-ever Billboard position at Number 2 in Canada, where it has been…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER have announced their first European tour dates as part of their ‘ACT : PROMISE – EP. 2’ world tour. The K-pop group, consisting of SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI, will begin the tour with three dates in Seoul before heading to Europe for shows in Barcelona, London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam.…

UCHE YARA has shared her final single of 2024, ‘as I left the room’, a piano-led ballad showcasing a different dimension of her musical repertoire. The release follows her five-track EP ‘honey’, which arrived earlier this month. The Austrian multi-instrumentalist’s latest work follows sets at Pitchfork London, Wilderness, Great Escape, MELT! Festival, Europavox, Dockville, and…

Olivia Dean has released ‘Live at Eventim Apollo’, a new live album recorded during her triple sold-out London headline shows at the venue. The collection, available as both a 20-track extended LP and 16-track digital download, arrives following her recent singles ‘Touching Toes’ and ‘Time’. The release includes a live video for ‘Touching Toes’. “I’ll…

Holly Macve has shared a cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’. The release follows her recent album ‘Wonderland’, which arrived via her own label Loving Memory Records in October. “I think Joni won when she wrote this song (along with many others…). I don’t think it’s easy to write a classy Christmas song that is in…

Coheed and Cambria have released a new covers album, ‘Claudio Covers’, ahead of their upcoming tenth studio album ‘The Father of Make Believe’. ‘Claudio Covers’, released via Virgin Music Group, features eight reimagined tracks by vocalist and guitarist Claudio Sanchez, including renditions of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’, The Smiths’ ‘There is a Light That…

Nao has unveiled new single ‘All of Me’ ahead of her fourth studio album ‘Jupiter’, which arrives on 21st February. The track, which explores themes of profound love and destiny, was written by Nao, PRGRSHN, Dyo, and Absolutely, with PRGRSHN handling production duties. The release follows recent singles ‘Elevate’ and ‘Wildflowers’. The visual elements for…

NOS Alive have announced a new wave of artists for their 2025 festival, including Barry Can’t Swim, Dead Poet Society, FINNEAS, Foster The People, Parov Stelar, Mother Mother and Sammy Virji. The acts join previously announced headliners Olivia Rodrigo and Kings of Leon at the Portuguese festival, alongside Amyl and The Sniffers, Artemas, Benson Boone,…

Katy Perry has released ‘1432’, a deluxe edition of her new album featuring four additional tracks via Capitol Records. The expanded digital version includes the previously unreleased track ‘OK’, alongside three new songs – ‘I Woke Up’, ‘Has A Heart’, and ‘No Tears For New Year’s’. These join the original album’s 11 tracks, which feature…

Charli XCX has announced Troye Sivan will join her at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025, bringing their ‘Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: SWEAT’ tour to Europe for an exclusive performance. The British and Australian artists are set to perform together at Parc del Fòrum on 5th June, marking the only European date of their collaborative…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

Laufey has performed her Amazon Music Original ‘Christmas Magic’ alongside other tracks at St. Pancras International. The GRAMMY award-winning artist delivered a special performance at the London station, which also included renditions of ‘Winter Wonderland’ and her single ‘From The Start’. The appearance comes as ‘Christmas Magic’ features in Amazon MGM Studios’ holiday film Red…

The Velveteers have released a new single, ‘On And On’. It’s a track from their recently announced new album ‘A Million Knives’, set for release via Easy Eye Sound early next year. The Colorado trio’s latest track, which features Nick Bockrath from Cage The Elephant on guitar, was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach.…

Mad Cool Festival have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, set to take place from 10th-12th July in Villaverde, Madrid. Olivia Rodrigo will headline the three-day event, alongside sets from punk icon Iggy Pop and Alanis Morissette, who will perform tracks from her album ‘Jagged Little Pill’. The lineup also features…

Damiano David has announced additional dates and venue upgrades for his 2025 global tour following high demand, with multiple shows selling out within hours of going on sale. The tour, which spans 33 dates across five continents, has seen venue upgrades in several cities. Barcelona’s show moves to Saint Jordi Club, Madrid transfers to WiZink…

That’s what we call a proper Christmas present. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Derek Bremner. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? So how should your Friendly Neighbourhood Dork celebrate the occasion? By bringing one of the most exciting acts of 2024 to London’s Colours Hoxton for Dork’s Christmas Night Out. Enter: Master Peace. If…

d4vd has shared new single ‘Where’d It Go Wrong?’, marking the start of a new era for the Houston artist. The track was recorded in the closet of d4vd’s childhood home using BandLab and his iPhone, returning to the same approach that spawned his earlier hits ‘Romantic Homicide’ and ‘Here With Me’. “I’ve spent the…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

SZA has announced the deluxe version of ‘SOS’, titled ‘Lana’, will arrive this Friday. The expanded edition has been teased with a new video featuring actor Ben Stiller lip-syncing to new track ‘Drive’. Speaking to Variety in November 2023, SZA explained the approach to the new material: “It was gonna be really soft, because I…

Pavement have revealed their first new song in 25 years will feature on the soundtrack of upcoming documentary film PAVEMENTS. The track, recorded during rehearsals for their recent reunion shows, will accompany Alex Ross Perry’s new documentary which is currently making its way around the festival circuit ahead of a MUBI release. Speaking on Vish…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have revealed their shortlists for the 2025 Oscars’ Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories. Among the 15 songs progressing in the Best Original Song category are submissions from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross with ‘Compress/Repress’ from ‘Challengers’. The pair also feature in the Best Original…

Sam Fender has cancelled his remaining tour dates for 2024 after suffering a haemorrhage to his right vocal cord. The singer-songwriter made the announcement following the first of two scheduled performances at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena on 16th December, with dates in Glasgow and Newcastle now postponed. “Glasgow and Newcastle, as most of you know…

L.S. Dunes have announced two intimate UK shows for early 2025. The supergroup – Thursday drummer Tucker Rule and bassist Tim Payne, Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green, Coheed And Cambria guitarist Travis Stever and My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero – are set to perform at the Key Club in Leeds and Cardiff’s Globe. The…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

Olivia Rodrigo is donating over two million dollars from the net proceeds of her GUTS World Tour ticket sales to charities around the globe. The donation will be distributed through Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good initiative, supporting organisations that champion girls’ education, reproductive rights and prevention of gender-based violence. Recipients include the National Network of Abortion…

We Love Green have announced their second wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with FKA twigs, Laylow, and Beach House among the new additions to the Paris festival. At the event, taking place from 6th-8th June 2025 in Bois de Vincennes, Paris, they’ll join previously confirmed acts including Charli xcx, who will perform a…

IDLES have shared a new remix of ‘POP POP POP‘ featuring Danny Brown. The new version follows the band’s live collaboration with Danny during their Other Stage headline performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. ‘TANGK’, which became IDLES’ second UK Number 1 album, has been accompanied by extensive touring throughout 2024, including sold-out shows worldwide…

The Driver Era have released new single ‘Touch’, their final track of 2024. The song, which features Ross Lynch’s vocals over a dark, ambient bass line, follows their sold-out headline show at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo earlier this year. The track arrives after a series of singles from the duo throughout 2024, including ‘Don’t Walk…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

After the December blur of questionable jumpers and endless Quality Street, January typically arrives with all the excitement of a damp sock. Not this time. We’re brightening up the bleakest month with Here Comes Your Jan – a double serving of live brilliance at The 100 Club on 22nd and 23rd January. These shows mark…

Caity Baser has announced a free Christmas show at London’s Camden Assembly on 17th December. The one-off performance will feature Christmas songs, games, and special guests, with attendees encouraged to wear Christmas fancy dress. The show marks the final performance of Baser’s ‘Still Learning’ era before she moves forward with new music. “I honestly love…

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 Wallice would teleport to any beach in the world but still wants to sleep in her own bed…

Nell Mescal might be known for her emotional bangers, but where does she stand on the big questions? Red nose like Rudolph or green like the Grinch? Pointy elf ears or a regrowing Santa beard? We put her through the festive wringer. Would you rather have Christmas every day or never at all?   Every…

We asked ‘The Bands’ what they want for Christmas. Turns out it’s mostly a new My Chemical Romance album. Lambrini Girls Photo Credit: Derek Perlman Dear Santa, Fire ants Bathtub filled with mayonnaise  The total collapse of society in order to rebuild it from the rubble in order to dismantle late stage capitalism  Bringing back…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK From self doubt to seasonal sparkle, Emily Burns has had quite the year. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY In the cosy glow of year end, somewhere between the first mince pie and an urgent need for a New Year’s resolution, Emily…

Gracie Abrams has made her Saturday Night Live debut, performing on the Chris Rock-hosted episode of the long-running sketch show. The singer-songwriter delivered two tracks from her latest album ‘The Secret of Us’, performing both ‘That’s So True’ and ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ during her appearance. The performance follows Abrams’ recent stint supporting Taylor…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

If anyone tells you 2024 was anything less than an absolute win for new music, they clearly spent the year with their head stuck in a bin. While the world outside might have been doing its best impression of a dumpster fire, our headphones have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches. From bright-young-things becoming…

Julien Baker and TORRES have released their debut collaborative single ‘Sugar in the Tank’ via Matador Records, following their performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The track draws from both artists’ southern roots and country music influences, with Baker playing banjo and TORRES on guitar as they share vocal duties. The song features…

Biig Piig has shared her new single ‘Ponytail’, which arrives ahead of her debut album ’11:11′, which is set to arrive in early 2025. The new single, created with longtime collaborator Mac Wetha, explores themes of being caught in a difficult relationship. “I was thinking about the feeling of tied to someone and wanting to…

Celeste has made her directorial debut with a new video for single ‘This Is Who I Am’. The darkly cinematic short film, which premiered on NOWNESS, was shot in Winchester and features collaborations with artist Edward Rollitt, choreographer Holly Blakey, and designer Sonia Trefilova. “The initial thinking behind the idea is that there is a…

FLETCHER has released ‘THE ANTIDOTE: FLETCHER LIVE’, a new 21-song double live album capturing performances from her recent In Search of The Antidote Tour. The live album documents FLETCHER’s global tour in support of her second album, ‘In Search of The Antidote’, which included sold-out UK dates and two shows at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo…

Dylan Fraser and Alaska Reid’s unlikely partnership transforms coincidence into indie-rock gold. Read the latest cover feature for our New Music Friday edit PLAY. Words: Felicity Newton. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Witch Post’s existence feels like a cosmic joke turned prophecy – two musicians from different Livingstons (one Scottish, one Montanan) colliding in a trans-Atlantic…

Fred again.. has released new project ‘two more days’, comprising two new tracks that close the chapter on his recent album ‘ten days’. The release features ‘light dark light’, a collaboration with Angie McMahon that reinterprets her track ‘Making It Through’, and ‘little mystery’, which pays homage to John Martyn’s ‘Sweet Little Mastery’. McMahon’s original…

070 Shake has shared a new music video for ‘Vagabond’, taken from her latest album ‘Petrichor’. The video, directed by Bennett Watanabe, features scenes set against a black background with motifs of flashing light bulbs and falling rain. ‘Petrichor’, released via Def Jam Recordings, was executive-produced by Shake and Dave Hamelin. The album features collaborations…

Dead Pony have shared a new music video for their single ‘Everything Burns’, alongside news of their debut appearance at Download Festival in 2025. The track appears on their debut album ‘IGNORE THIS’, which arrived earlier this year via LAB Records. Speaking about the new single, the band explain: “Everything Burns is our most fun…

Olly Alexander has shared ‘Archangel’, the latest single from his upcoming album ‘Polari’. The track, created with producer Danny L Harle, features 80s-inspired synths and drum patterns. It follows previous singles ‘Cupid’s Bow’ and ‘Polari’. “This is a song about how an angel saved me at my darkest moment, I don’t mean a mythical angel…

ROSÉ has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing tracks from her debut solo album ‘rosie’. The BLACKPINK member delivered performances of ‘APT.’ and ‘toxic till the end’, both taken from her first full-length solo record. Despite the absence of collaborator Bruno Mars, ROSÉ performed ‘APT.’ solo, beginning her performance from Fallon’s desk…

Dead Poet Society have shared a new version of their single ‘HURT’, featuring The Warning. The original track appears on Dead Poet Society’s second album ‘FISSION’, released earlier this year via Spinefarm. The collaboration emerged after The Warning’s Paulina was spotted singing along to the song on social media during ShipRocked, leading to a live…

LANDMVRKS have announced their fourth album ‘The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been’, set for release via Arising Empire on 24th April, alongside two new singles: ‘Sulfur’ and ‘Sombre 16’. The Marseille-based metalcore band have shared both tracks alongside a music video, following their previous single ‘Creature’. The new material continues the narrative established by their…

CocoRosie have announced a European tour for 2025, including UK shows in Bristol and Brighton. The announcement follows the release of their new single ‘Least I Have You’ via Joyful Noise Recordings. The sister duo, consisting of Sierra and Bianca Casady, have released seven studio albums to date, with their eighth record set to arrive…

Kawala have announced they are set to disband following their upcoming farewell tour in 2025. The band will release ‘The Kawala Collection’ on 31st January as their final release. The nine-track collection includes songs ‘American Adrenaline’, ‘What’s Up’, ‘Time Slipping Away’ and ‘Old Me’. The band’s announcement follows a busy 2024, which saw them perform…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY British party culture and clubland classics shaped the world of Babymorocco and his debut album, ‘Amour’. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Iris Luz. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It’s a rainy, freezing cold late-November evening, but inside London’s Kentish Town Forum, things are heating up big…

Bilk have released a video for their new single ‘Tommy’. The Essex trio’s new album, ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, will arrive on 24th January, following up on their self-titled debut from 2023. The record has already been previewed by singles ‘Summer Days’, ‘F Up’ and ‘On It’. “‘Tommy’ is the story of an…

Geordie Greep has shared a new live concert film recorded at TV Eye in New York, alongside announcing additional dates for his world tour, including two nights at London’s Koko (15th, 16th April). The black midi guitarist and vocalist’s performance features his US touring band, comprising Santiago Moyano on percussion, Charlie Shefft on drums, Cameron…

Pulp have signed a new record deal with Rough Trade Records. The Sheffield band, who have been managed by Rough Trade for over three decades, have now officially joined the label’s roster. “Rough Trade have managed Pulp for over 30 years so it feels great to be finally on the label. We did it!” the…

Luvcat has shared a new video for her single ‘Dinner @ Brasserie Zédel’, following a series of sold-out November headline shows and support slots with The Last Dinner Party and Paris Paloma. The video, inspired by her experience as a waitress in Liverpool, transforms a greasy spoon café into a theatrical dreamscape. Drawing influence from…

Exit Festival have announced the first wave of acts for their landmark 25th anniversary edition, set to take place from 10th to 13th July 2025 at Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia. The initial lineup features Sex Pistols performing with Frank Carter, alongside electronic music heavyweights Tiësto and Eric Prydz. Pop duo Hurts are also…

SXSW have announced over 160 additional artists for their 2025 festival, taking place across Austin, TX from 10th-15th March. Notable additions include jasmine.4.t, Gen and The Degenerates, Famous, Cliffords, Big Special (pictured), Freak Slug, Master Peace, No Windows, Sam Ryder and CVC. “The SXSW Music Festival lineup provides a unique opportunity to discover artists from…

Julien Baker and Torres have performed their new collaborative track ‘Sugar in the Tank’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The pair delivered the debut television performance of the track on 10th December, ahead of their show tonight (11th December) at New York’s Mercury Lounge. Both artists recently launched a new website for their…

Slam Dunk Festival have announced their biggest European expansion to date, with the independent rock festival set to visit seven cities across six countries in 2025. The festival will debut in Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland, while returning to France and Italy following successful launches in 2022. The European leg follows the UK edition, which takes…

Stella Rose has unveiled her latest single ‘Drugstore Romeo’, accompanied by a video directed by German cinematographer Fynn Stoldt. The track serves as the third single from her upcoming EP ‘Hollybaby’, set for release via KRO Records on 13th December, following previous singles ‘Hollybaby’ and ‘MS.45’. “Love can feel like a disease, itching down your…

A new London multi-venue festival, Footsteps, has announced its first wave of artists, including The Vaselines, John Roseboro, Kate Bollinger and Prima Queen (pictured). The five-day event will take place across several of London’s independent music venues, including Moth Club, Paper Dress Vintage, Scala, Islington Assembly Hall, and EartH Theatre. The festival, created by the…

Electric Castle have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Justin Timberlake, Queens of the Stone Age, Justice, and Bicep set to headline the five-day festival in Transylvania. Taking place at Banffy Castle near Cluj-Napoca between 16th-20th July, the event will mark both Justin Timberlake and Queens of the Stone Age’s…

Vukovi have shared a new video for their latest single ‘SNO’, taken from their upcoming album ‘MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN’. “‘SNO’ is a raw, emotional journey that captures the fragility and power of confronting your inner shadows. Vulnerability dancing with heavy-as-fuck guitars felt like the perfect soundtrack for an exorcism of trauma,” says…

KAYTRANADA is set to bring their Timeless Tour to the UK and Europe in 2025, announcing two headline shows on British shores. The producer and DJ will perform at Co-op Live, Manchester and Alexandra Palace, London, following the release of their album ‘Timeless’ earlier this year. The shows will feature special guests Sango, Lou Phelps,…

JAWS have announced a new Christmas single, ‘Like This Year’, alongside news of their farewell shows set for 2025. The Birmingham dream-pop four-piece’s new track arrives as a reflection on the festive period. “I wrote this song a couple of Christmas’s ago at my parents’ house after seeing a close friend I’d not seen for…

Matt Maltese has joined a diverse lineup of artists for ‘Chet Baker Re:Imagined’, a new tribute collection celebrating the 70th anniversary of ‘Chet Baker Sings’. The project brings together fifteen international artists from across genres including R&B, pop, soul and jazz to reinterpret Baker’s work. The collection features British artists dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann,…

Horsegirl have delivered a new single, ‘Julie’, alongside a run of UK and European tour dates for 2025. The video for ‘Julie’ has been created by Amsterdam-based animator Daphna Awadish Golan, exploring themes of moving to a new city, winter’s cold, and unrequited love. Golan’s distinctive process involves printing individual frames of background footage before…

Turnover have announced a 10th anniversary tour celebrating their album ‘Peripheral Vision’, set to take place across 2025. The band will perform their sophomore album in full across six dates, including their biggest venues to date. The run includes performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and The Greek Theatre. ‘Peripheral Vision’, which was released via Run…

Sea Power have announced a UK headline tour for 2025, focusing on their soundtrack work including music from their BAFTA-winning score for Disco Elysium, alongside pieces from Man Of Aran and From The Sea To The Land Beyond. The Brighton-based sextet, who released their seventh studio album ‘Everything Was Forever’ in 2022, have established themselves…

Tom Rasmussen has shared a new single ‘Rescue Me’, featuring Self Esteem. The track is taken from Tom’s new album ‘Live Wire’, which is out now via Globe Town Records. The collaboration explores themes of friendship in the modern world, accompanied by a video directed by Vic Lentaigne. It follows Rasmussen’s previous collaboration with Romy…

SIPHO. has unveiled new single ‘STAIN. (Golden Tears)’, following his recent collaboration ‘Crawl’ with Douvelle19. “Sound wise it really represents how it’s time to make space and simplify. Something soulful and sweet to celebrate my mistakes, triumphs and my friends,” SIPHO. explains. The Birmingham artist first emerged in 2021 with singles including ‘MOONLIGHT PT. 1…

Deftones have announced two new UK headline shows for summer 2025. The band are set to perform at The Piece Hall in Halifax on 24th June as part of TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall. The performance marks their first UK appearance since 2022. They’ll then also take part in 2025 Eden Sessions…

McFly are set to headline the opening night of Rock N Roll Circus as the festival makes its Norwich debut this summer. The pop group will top the bill at Earlham Park on 14th August, joining previously announced headliners Courteeners and Olly Murs across the three-day event. “We can’t wait to return to Norfolk next…

Glass Animals have shared a new live video for ‘A Tear In Space’, filmed during their performance at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State. The track, taken from their fourth album ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’, was performed to 30,000 fans at the outdoor venue during their recent Tour of Earth. “The live show…

Lauren Mayberry has performed ‘Something In The Air’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live, following the release of her debut solo album ‘Vicious Creature’. The CHVRCHES frontwoman and recent Dork cover star’s performance arrives ahead of her upcoming tour dates, which include both intimate record store shows and a full UK headline tour in 2025. “So much…

Shygirl has announced new EP ‘Club Shy Room 2’, set for release on 14th February via Because Music, alongside new single ‘F*Me’ featuring Yseult. The track, produced by Mura Masa and Oscar Scheller, arrives as the second single from the forthcoming EP, following ‘Immaculate’ featuring Saweetie. The full project will feature additional guest artists to…

English Teacher have shared a new live performance video for their track ‘Not Everybody Gets To Go To Space’, filmed in collaboration with Pinterest Predicts 2025. The Mercury Prize-winning Leeds band’s performance was captured at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham & Dungeness Beach, with direction from Simon Lane. The video’s aesthetic draws inspiration from Pinterest’s predicted…

Miley Cyrus has unveiled new track ‘Beautiful That Way’, taken from the soundtrack of Gia Coppola’s forthcoming film ‘The Last Showgirl’. The song features orchestral elements, including strings and piano arrangements, alongside guitar work, building to a crescendo that showcases Cyrus’ vocals. The track follows several musical appearances from Cyrus in 2024, including her cover…

Katy Perry has announced a one-off show at London’s Central Hall Westminster on 11th December. The intimate performance, billed as ‘Night Of A Lifetime’, comes following the release of Perry’s seventh studio album ‘143’. The show forms part of a limited run of performances for December, which also includes appearances at Z100 Jingle Ball in…

Graduating from music school can feel both exhilarating and daunting. After years of training in performance, theory, composition, and music history, music graduates often face a unique question: What’s next? Whether they dream of being on stage, teaching, producing, or creating something entirely new, the transition from school to career requires a creative, adaptable approach…

The pressures of academic life, personal growth, and social expectations make college an exhilarating yet often overwhelming experience for students. Struggling to keep up with assignments and exams while maintaining a healthy social life while figuring out their identities can lead to stress, anxiety, and even depression. Amid these challenges, many students have turned to…

Sebastian Schub has shared his new single ‘I Can’t Believe We Never Went Out Dancing’ via Island EMI Label Group/Capitol Records. The London-based German artist’s latest track follows his debut single ‘Sing Like Madonna’. Produced in collaboration with Steve Fitzmaurice, the new release was recorded live at Dean Street Studios in Soho. “I Can’t Believe…

Down With Boring is gearing up for the festive season, bringing an early Christmas present to all Dear Readers from across the land. The latest episode of our essential podcast-slash-radio-show dives into the archives to unpack what makes our annual Christmas Night Out such a treasured tradition, as well as catches up with our latest…

Babymorocco has shared a new video for the single ‘Body Organic Disco Electronic’, taken from his debut album ‘Amour’, out now via True Panther Records. The video, directed by Charlie Rutherford – known for his work with PinkPantheress, Central Cee and Lil Nas X – follows previous singles ‘Bikinis and Trackies’, ‘Babestation’ and ‘Crazy Cheap…

Circa Waves have shared their new single ‘Like You Did Before’. The track follows previous singles ‘We Made It’ and ‘American Dream’ from new album ‘Death & Love Pt.1’, drawing influence from the 2000s New York scene. “This song is a reminder of a moment in my life that many people don’t know about,” Kieran…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK The Italian rock icon trades leather for luxury in a stunning solo transformation. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Barbara Oizmud. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY When they won Eurovision in 2021, Måneskin became global superstars overnight. After four years of non-stop touring, an MTV VMA victory, and even a…

Viva Sounds is everything a festival should be. Words: Minty Slater Mearns.Photos: Donna Lee (KULT Magasin), Elena Perota, Estefânia Silva (Of Silver And Light), Mattias Eliasson. Now in its seventh year, Gothenburg’s Viva Sounds is a festival all about making connections. By day, there’s a conference for industry folk to get some insight into what…

Jack White has announced a series of UK and European tour dates for 2025 in support of his latest album ‘No Name’. The newly announced European leg begins with three performances at La Cigale and Le Trianon in Paris, followed by shows at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. White will then head to the UK for dates…

Ethel Cain has announced plans for a vinyl release of ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ following her upcoming project ‘Perverts’. The new project is preceded by lead single ‘Punish’, which showcases a darkly ambient sound. Written, produced, and mixed by Cain herself, ‘Perverts’ explores sonic negative space while examining transcendence through physical and spiritual sensation, simulacrum, and vice.…

Viagra Boys have announced their ‘infinite anxiety tour’, set to take place across Europe and North America throughout 2025. The Swedish band will begin the extensive run of shows with appearances at Coachella Festival in California this April, before heading to Europe for dates including Paris and Brussels. UK and Ireland shows are scheduled for…

Charli XCX has shared her admiration for The Velvet Underground’s 1967 album ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ during her acceptance speech at Variety’s Hitmakers Awards. Speaking as she collected the Hitmaker of the Year prize, Charli discussed the album’s commercial performance and cultural impact. “In March 1967, The Velvet Underground released their album ‘The Velvet…

Music is such a part of life for many people that it accompanies them everywhere. And this is not surprising, because it can both inspire and relax. For some, it helps to express their emotions. For others, it helps to calm them down if they are too much. Another non-trivial question is whether music can…

Taylor Swift performed with Gracie Abrams during her final Vancouver dates of ‘The Eras Tour’, delivering a mash-up of Abrams’ ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ and Swift’s ‘Last Kiss’ from her 2010 album ‘Speak Now’. The performance took place at BC Place Stadium, where Swift addressed the crowd about the significance of the moment. “This…

Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have performed Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ together as part of Carpenter’s new Netflix special. The duet features in ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’, which arrived on the streaming platform on 6th December. The performance marks the 40th anniversary of the George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley-penned festive classic. Chappell Roan and…

Sky Ferreira has released new track ‘Leash’, her first new material since 2022’s ‘Don’t Forget’. The song features on the soundtrack of upcoming A24 film Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn. Speaking about the track, Ferreira said: “[Nicole Kidman’s] character is very self-destructive and destructive with other people’s lives, but she kinda has to go through…

Billie Eilish has responded to Rihanna naming her as a dream collaboration partner, revealing the feeling is mutual. The exchange began when Rihanna told Access Hollywood that Eilish was her ideal collaborator, praising her artistic approach. “In my mind she doesn’t listen to commercial music. I feel like she’s just creating her diary vocally. You…

MØ has shared a new reimagining of Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’. The Danish artist’s cover follows her recent single ‘Who Said’, marking another step in her ongoing musical journey ahead of new material expected next year. Speaking about her connection to the late producer and her decision to cover the track, MØ explains: “Avicii’s music…

With their recent fourth LP, ‘Flood’, giving the band a solid excuse to once again trot around the globe, Hippo Campus spill the details on the lessons learned over the two and half years since their last UK visit. Words: Finlay Holden. It’s a cold Tuesday night in December, and Hippo Campus sit backstage at…

Olivia Dean is set to release ‘Live at Eventim Apollo’, a new live album recorded during her triple sold-out London shows at the venue. The collection, arriving on 20th December, will be available as both a vinyl LP and digital download, capturing performances from her headline dates at the historic venue. The release follows her…

Laufey has released both a concert film and surprise soundtrack album documenting her performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. ‘A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl’, directed by Sam Wrench, captures the GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist performing alongside the orchestra at the iconic venue. The film, which is now showing in select…

Swim Deep have released new track ‘Hard To Come Back’ and announced two special shows featuring producer Bill Ryder-Jones. The track arrives as a bonus song from their recent album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside’, which was produced by Ryder-Jones and released via Submarine Cat Records. Frontman Austin Williams explains the personal nature of the…

Issey Cross has unveiled her latest single ‘Different Planets’. The new track sees Cross move away from her recent dance music output, including collaborations with K Motionz on ‘Energy In My Town’ and Songer on ‘Sleepwalking’, for a more stripped-back sound. The release follows a busy year for Cross, who supported Becky Hill on her…

Bat For Lashes has released a new EP of harp reimaginings from her sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’, collaborating with harpist Lara Somogyi. The EP features five tracks from Khan’s latest album reworked with Somogyi, alongside five instrumental versions. The collaboration came about after Khan witnessed Somogyi perform in London, leading to a…

Aussie alt-popster Mallrat – aka Grace Shaw – is breaking boundaries and having fun with her new album, ‘Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right’.  Read the latest cover feature for our New Music Friday edit PLAY. Words: Martyn Young. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Australian alt-pop star Mallrat is a quick thinker. Perceptive and brilliantly…

The Aces have shared new single ‘Jealous’, a disco-pop track produced by the band’s lead guitarist Katie Henderson. The song follows their September release ‘The Magic’, marking their first new material since their third studio album ‘I’ve Loved You For So Long’. The latter featured 11 tracks exploring themes of childhood, closeted love, and religious…

Rebecca Black has announced her second album ‘Salvation’, set for release on 17th January, alongside new single ‘Sugar Water Cyanide’. The seven-track record follows her debut album ‘Let Her Burn’, and features recent single ‘TRUST!’ alongside five other new songs including ‘American Doll’, ‘Tears In My Pocket’, ‘Do You Even Think About Me?’, and ‘Twist…

Inhaler have shared ‘Open Wide’, the title-track from their forthcoming third album. The Dublin quartet’s new single follows recent release ‘Your House’, with both tracks set to appear on their new full-length ‘Open Wide’, which will arrive early next year via Polydor Records. “Open Wide was originally a short electronic house demo that was lying…

Bilk dropped a new cut from their second album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, sharing new single ‘Tommy’ ahead of the record’s release on 24th January. The track combines hip-hop-influenced verses with punk hooks, and follows recent singles ‘Summer Days’, ‘F Up’ and ‘On It’ from the upcoming album. “‘Tommy’ is the story of…

Label: Verdigris RecordsReleased: 6th December 2024 On his debut EP ‘Surface Tension’, Glasgow’s latest purveyor of carefully curated danceable melancholy ODD LUKE – aka musician, songwriter and producer Andy Black – has mastered the art of turning his many (many) complaints into pristinely produced pop songs. His time as Lewis Capaldi’s touring mate has clearly taught…

Sabrina Carpenter has been announced as the latest headliner for American Express presents BST Hyde Park, set to perform on 5th July 2025. The six-time Grammy-nominated artist – and former Dork cover star – will top the bill with Clairo and beabadoobee confirmed as special guests, joining already-announced headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan,…

Reading & Leeds Festival have announced four headliners for their 2025 edition, set to take place between 21st-24th August at Richfield Avenue, Reading, and Bramham Park, Leeds. Chappell Roan and Travis Scott will perform as English headline and European festival exclusives respectively, while Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier are both confirmed as UK festival…

Myles Smith has won the BRITs Rising Star award for 2025, becoming the first winner to be announced for next year’s ceremony. The news was revealed by Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1’s New Music show, with Smith receiving the Gabriel Moses-designed award ahead of fellow nominees Elmiene and Good Neighbours. “Winning the BRIT award…

Get ready for a Really Very Big 2025, Dear Reader. As we told you last month, Dork‘s iconic Hype List Tour is back-Back-and-indeed-BACK(!!!), and it’s set to be louder and wilder than ever. Headlined by electric upstarts Welly, tickets are available now, below. But we’ve got much, much more than that in store, as we add…

The Minnesotan indie heroes are currently touring the world in support of their revelatory fourth LP, ‘Flood’. Words: Finlay Holden. In the two and a half years since Hippo Campus last touched British soil, the group have been through a fairly major metamorphosis. Back in 2022, they were running high off the joy of ‘LP3’,…

Moonchild Sanelly has shared her new single ‘To Kill a Single Girl (Tequila)’. It’s taken from her upcoming album ‘Full Moon’, set for release next year via Transgressive Records, and arrives alongside a video directed by Jesse Roth, filmed in London during Sanelly’s recent UK club tour. “I had to let go. I’m always truthful…

Thus Love have shared a new video for their track ‘Get Stable’. Taken from their second album ‘All Pleasure’, which is out now via Captured Tracks, the Brattleboro, Vermont quartet’s latest video, directed by Min Soo Park, follows previous singles ‘Birthday Song’ and ‘On The Floor’ from the album. The band played a run of…

Rock Werchter have announced 13 new additions to their 2025 festival line-up, including Deftones, Iggy Pop, and Gracie Abrams. The Belgian festival’s Thursday bill now includes Deftones, Iggy Pop and Jacob Collier, while Underworld, Purple Disco Machine and Mark Ambor join Friday’s line-up. Saturday sees the addition of Maribou State, Amenra, Blanco White and Goldband,…

Bohemian FC have partnered with Fontaines D.C. to release their 2025 third jersey, with profits going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. The collaboration between Ireland’s oldest fan-owned football club and the Dublin-formed band sees guitarist Carlos O’Connell design the shirt alongside Bohemian FC’s design team. The jersey pays homage to Fontaines D.C.’s album ‘ROMANCE’, featuring…

Brooke Combe has shared new single ‘This Town’, from her debut album ‘Dancing At The Edge Of The World’, set for release in January via Modern Sky Records. The track, which opens the album, was produced by The Coral’s James Skelly, who worked with Combe across the album. “I wanted the video for ‘This Town’…

Martin Luke Brown has released new single ‘animal’, taken from upcoming album ‘man oh man!’, due 21st February via AMK. The track arrives following Brown’s recent US tour supporting Emily King, while he’s currently on a European run with Sam Tompkins. “About once a week I get a deep urge to retire from capitalism and…

Alessi Rose has shared new single ‘pretty world’, the third track to be unveiled from her upcoming EP ‘For Your Validation’, set for release on 17th January via AWAL. The Derby-born, London-based Dork cover star has also recently announced a sold-out UK and European tour for March 2025, with 13,000 tickets purchased within minutes of…

DITZ have shared a new video for their latest single ‘Taxi Man’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Never Exhale’, set for release via Republic Of Music with Domino Publishing. The monochromatic video, directed by Harry Steel of Haunted Mattress, draws inspiration from classic cinema. Steel explains, “I teamed up with Clump Collective on this video…

Inside Butlin’s Bognor Regis, where salt-tinged air mingles with decades of British holiday memories, Rockaway Beach is gearing up for its most ambitious celebration yet. The festival’s tenth birthday isn’t just another seaside shindig; it’s a curated collision of indie royalty and emerging talent. Between headline acts Leftfield, RIDE and Spiritualized, festival-goers will find the…

End Of The Road Festival have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Caribou, Self Esteem, Father John Misty and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory set to headline. The festival, taking place at Larmer Tree Gardens from 28th-31st August, will also feature Mount Kimbie, Black Country, New Road, and…

Hayley Kiyoko has announced she will direct and co-write her first feature film ‘Girls Like Girls’ with Focus Features. The film, which shares its name with both Kiyoko’s 2015 single and 2023 novel, will be produced by ‘Wicked’ producer Marc Platt. The script has been co-written by Kiyoko alongside Stefanie Scott, who previously starred in…

Oslo’s Øya Festival have announced their latest wave of artists for 2025, with Charli XCX, Queens of the Stone Age and girl in red set to play the event at Tøyenparken. The festival, running from 5th-9th August, will see Charli XCX headline Thursday night, bringing tracks from her album ‘Brat’ including singles ‘360’, ‘Apple’ and…

Flow Festival Helsinki have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., and Khruangbin among the names. The festival, taking place at Helsinki’s historic Suvilahti power plant area between 8th-10th August 2025, will also welcome Bicep, who are set to bring their Chroma AV/DJ show to the Finnish…

Label: Helix RecordsReleased: 6th December 2024 Nonô’s ‘+55’ EP lands with the grace of someone who’s mastered the art of cultural collision. Named for Brazil’s international dialling code, these four tracks chart a course between Rio’s rhythms and London’s electronic pulse, creating something thrillingly distinct in the process. ‘ALÔ’ sets the coordinates with crystalline intent –…

Label: True Panther RecordsReleased: 6th December 2024 Babymorocco’s debut album ‘Amour’ exists in that sweet spot between sticky-floored basement raves and late-night Tumblr scrolling sessions. It’s a glitter bomb of millennial nostalgia that transforms bedroom daydreams into club reality, all wrapped in the kind of knowing wink that comes from someone who’s spent equal time studying…

Label: EMI RecordsReleased: 6th December 2024 For someone who felt to spend years almost actively dodging the spotlight’s singular glare, Lauren Mayberry has made one hell of an entrance into pop’s solo sphere. After a decade of carefully deflecting the world’s attempt to make CHVRCHES The Lauren Show™, she’s finally decided to step forward on her…

Bilbao BBK Live have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 festival, with Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE confirmed as headliners. The Spanish festival, taking place between 10th-12th July at Kobetamendi, Bilbao, will also host Michael Kiwanuka, Nathy Peluso and Bad Gyal. Plus, Alice Phoebe Lou, Amyl And The Sniffers, Jalen Ngonda, Jessica…

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have announced details of their self-titled debut album, alongside sharing new single ‘Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)’. The track arrives as the second preview of their forthcoming self-titled record, set for release on 7th February via Jagjaguwar, following previous single ‘Afterlife’. “‘Southern Life (What It Must…

Mary in the Junkyard have released their final song of 2024, ‘Bear Walk’, via AMF Records. The track marks a return to the band’s roots, where they began as a project started by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Clari Freeman-Taylor. The trio explain: “bear walk is the story of someone trying to make their lover stay with…

Festivals don’t need fields. Words: Jake Hawkes. As far as festival backdrops go, Hong Kong’s Clockenflap has got to be up there with the most spectacular. Huge skyscrapers loom behind the main stage, each festooned with the names of companies most of us don’t pay much attention to until they cause a global financial collapse.…

With ‘Spiral Your Way Out’, zzzahara trades solitary recording sessions for star-studded studio collaborations, turning emotional turbulence into their most expansive work to date. Check out our latest Hype digital cover feature. Words: Felicity Newton.Photos: Pooneh Ghana. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Some people process breakups with ice cream and sad playlists. Others transform their personal…

Miya Folick has announced her new album ‘Erotica Veronica’, set for release on 28th February via Nettwerk. The LA-based vocalist and songwriter’s self-produced album features the lead single ‘Erotica’, which arrives alongside a video directed by Antonio Marziale. “‘Erotica’ is a song about fantasy and pleasure – It’s not just about sex, it’s about a…

Spotify has unveiled its annual Wrapped feature for 2024, allowing users to explore their listening habits from the past year through the platform’s ‘Celebration Of Your Year’ experience. The streaming service has introduced new features for this year’s edition, including an AI innovation that provides users with deeper insights into their top songs, artists, and…

Julian Casablancas + The Voidz have announced two European live shows for 2025. The band are set to perform at LE CENTQUATRE in Paris on 5th March as part of Les InRocks Festival, followed by a show at London’s Troxy Theatre on 8th March. The announcement follows the release of their new album ‘Like All…

UPSET COVER STORY With $50 mics and a garage full of dreams, Nashville’s newest punk heroes are rewriting the rulebook with their debut album ‘My Apologies To The Chef’. Read the latest Upset cover feature now. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Lindsey Byrnes. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Most artists record their debut albums in proper studios. Winona…

HotWax have released new single ‘I Wanna Be A Doll’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Hot Shock’. The track arrives ahead of the band’s first full-length record, set for release on 7th March via Marathon Artists. The song was regularly performed during the group’s recent support slots with The Libertines and Warmduscher. “This was…

The Early Purple has released his new single ‘The Greek Key’, featuring guest contributions from Sam Fender. The track sees Northumbrian indie-folk artist Matt Saxon collaborating with Fender, who provides backing vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, and acoustic guitar. Saxon shared the song with Fender while finalising its lyrics and instrumentation. The Early Purple’s 2024 has included…

Dayglow has announced details of a UK tour set for March 2025, including a headline London show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The indie-pop project, led by Texas native Sloan Struble, has recently completed an extensive tour across North America in support of their self-titled album, which is out now via Mercury / Polydor Label…

Heriot have announced a headline UK tour for April 2025, following their current European run with Fit For An Autopsy, Sylosis and Darkest Hour. The tour will support their debut album ‘Devoured By The Mouth Of Hell’, with the band promising to perform new material during the shows. “We’re excited to announce our second ever…

Good Neighbours have released a stripped-back version of their debut single ‘Home’. The new take on the track, titled ‘Home (Soft Version)’, was recorded in a Berlin hotel room. “We wanted to pay homage to the song that helped break us this year and make a version that gives people a chance to connect with…

The MOBO Awards have announced their nominations for 2025, with the ceremony set to take place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on 18th February. Jorja Smith, Sampha, Bashy, Ghetts, Cleo Sol, Central Cee and Odeal lead this year’s nominations with three nods each. Smith and Sol feature in multiple categories including Best Female Act and Album…

Electric Forest have announced the initial lineup for their 2025 edition, set to take place from 19th-22nd June in Rothbury, Michigan. The festival’s first wave of artists includes headliners Justice, FISHER, Disclosure performing a DJ set, Khruangbin, and Louis The Child. The String Cheese Incident will perform two sets across the weekend. The lineup features…

The Horrors have shared new single ‘Lotus Eater’, taken from their upcoming sixth album ‘Night Life’. The track marks the third preview of the record, which arrives via Fiction Records on 21st March. The release comes as the band continue a sold-out run of UK dates, including a recent show at London’s ICA. Speaking about…

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, performing her single ‘APT.’ alongside a cover of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’. The Australian-Korean singer delivered a stripped-down rendition of the festive classic, accompanied by backing vocalists, drums and keys. The performance coincides with the track’s 40th anniversary. The Live Lounge appearance follows the release of…

Clairo has shared a new music video for her single ‘Sexy to Someone’, taken from her album ‘Charm’. The video features the singer-songwrite building a fire in the woods alongside a Yeti character, with the costume provided by ‘Charm’ producer Leon Michels. ‘Charm’ arrived in July, marking Clairo’s first release since her previous album. The…