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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…

Father John Misty has announced a series of UK and Ireland tour dates set for June and August 2025. The Maryland singer-songwriter, real name Joshua Michael Tillman, will perform across multiple cities including Leeds, Nottingham, Gateshead, Liverpool, Galway, Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Glasgow. These dates follow his previously announced European and UK tour in April,…

Sports Team have been robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, outside of San Francisco. The band were stopped at a Starbucks this morning (Tuesday 3rd December) when they were alerted that their tour van was being ransacked. When they tried to intervene, they were met with an armed assailant and forced to take cover. The…

TRNSMT have announced their 2025 headliners, with 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol set to top the bill at Glasgow Green from 11th-13th July. The festival’s eighth edition will also feature performances from Fontaines D.C., The Script, Gracie Abrams (pictured), Inhaler, Confidence Man, Kneecap, The Kooks, The Lathums and Wet Leg across the weekend.…

Manchester-based singer-songwriter jasmine.4.t has shared the title-track from her debut album ‘You Are The Morning’. The new single follows previous tracks ‘Elephant’ and ‘Skin on Skin’, with the album marking her position as the first UK signing to Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records. “One of my oldest and closest friends, Han, supported me through…

Freak Slug has announced details of extensive UK, European and North American tour dates for 2025, including a London show at Moth Club. The Manchester-based artist, who is currently on tour in the US, will embark on a North American run in March and April 2025, including stops at New York’s Bowery Ballroom and LA’s…

Kings Of Leon have been announced as the second headliner for Newcastle’s inaugural Come Together Festival, set to take place at Town Moor. The band will top the bill on 8th June 2025, joining previously announced headliner Robbie Williams at the new event. Courteeners have also been confirmed as special guests for Kings Of Leon’s…

Reading & Leeds Festivals have confirmed that their first wave of artists for the 2025 edition will be announced this week. The dual-festivals are set to take place between 21st and 24th August at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Braham Park in Leeds. Following the conclusion of the 2024 edition, early bird tickets for next…

Spiritbox have announced their ‘Tsunami Sea North American Tour’, set to take place across spring 2025 with support from Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL. The Canadian band’s upcoming trek shares its name with their forthcoming album ‘Tsunami Sea’, which arrives on 7th March. The announcement follows their recent Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for…

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have announced their joint ‘Grand National’ North American stadium tour for 2025. The 21-date run will see the pair perform across major venues, including two nights at both East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium and Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. SZA recently confirmed plans for new music, telling Kai Cenat’s livestream that “a whole…

Pierce The Veil have announced their ‘I Can’t Hear You’ world tour, set to visit arenas across the UK in September 2025. The run of shows will see the band perform at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Manchester’s Co-op Live, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, with support from Cavetown, Hot Mulligan and Crawlers. “We’re…

Waterparks’ Awsten Knight has released two instrumental albums inspired by video game soundtracks through his A.K. Art Projects brand. The collection, titled ‘Video Game Music’, comprises two volumes featuring 24 tracks in total, with Knight handling both the music production and cover artwork. The albums will be available exclusively for purchase through A.K. Art Projects…

The Hard Quartet have announced their first UK and European tour, set to take place in June 2025. The four-piece, consisting of Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, will perform across multiple countries including the UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The announcement follows news of…

girlpuppy has signed to Captured Tracks and marked the announcement with new single ‘Champ’. The Atlanta-based project of Becca Harvey, girlpuppy’s latest track draws influence from Liz Phair, My Bloody Valentine, and Alvvays, featuring fuzzy guitars and production from Alex Farrar (Wednesday, MJ Lenderman, Indigo De Souza, Snail Mail, Waxahatchee). Harvey explains: “It’s happening again,…

Ericdoa has announced two UK headline shows for March 2025, with performances set for Manchester and London. The Los Angeles alternative artist will perform at Manchester’s Deaf Institute on 4th March, followed by London’s Underworld on 5th March. The announcement follows the release of his latest album ‘Why Suffer For Us?’, which arrived in November…

Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris has responded to viral comments following the band’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The Kentucky hardcore punk outfit performed tracks from their third album ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’ on the ABC programme. Following the performance, which marked one of the heaviest bands to appear on the show,…

CloseUp Festival have announced CATTY (pictured), Indoor Pets and milk. as headliners for their tenth-anniversary edition, set to take place at Colours Hoxton in London. The three-day new music festival will run from 22nd to 24th May 2025, with additional acts including beaux, Scout, Eades, Carpark, LALA HAYDEN, The Hubbards, cruush and Victors. CloseUp founder…

East 17’s ‘Stay Another Day’ songwriter Tony Mortimer has partnered with music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins to mark the track’s 30th anniversary with a series of special releases. The collaboration includes a limited edition minifigure bauble featuring four figures dressed in replicas of the band’s iconic white parka jackets from the original music video.…

Kings Of Leon have been announced as headliners for NOS Alive 2025, marking their return to Portugal after over a decade absence, on 12th July. The festival has also confirmed a wave of new additions to the line-up, including Amyl and The Sniffers, Girl In Red, Glass Animals, Mark Ambor, and The Teskey Brothers, who…

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival is set to return to Greater Manchester from 26th-29th March 2025. The annual flagship event, which has been permanently based in Greater Manchester since 2023, will take over various venues across the region for four days of live performances and DJ sets. BBC Radio 6 Music presenters will broadcast their…

Gracie Abrams has announced her first Asia tour, set to take place in spring 2025. The singer-songwriter will perform across seven countries as part of ‘The Secret Of Us’ tour, including stops in Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan and Thailand. “We are finally bringing our show to Asia for the first time…

Sky Ferreira has opened up about being dropped from Capitol Records, revealing she is working to reclaim ownership of her songs. In a new interview with Vogue, Ferreira discussed her departure from the label, which was communicated via an automated message on the 10-year anniversary of her debut album ‘Night Time, My Time’. “[Capitol Records]…

Lana Del Rey has sold out her entire 2025 UK and Ireland stadium tour, becoming the highest-selling solo artist of 2025 in the region. The string of shows, which come in support of her upcoming album ‘The Right Person Will Stay’, initially included dates in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London. Following significant demand during…

St. Vincent has appeared on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, reading Isabelle Marinov and Olga Shtonda’s ‘Henri And The Machine’. The musician, whose real name is Annie Clark, introduced the story on the programme, saying: “Hi, I’m St. Vincent, but my real name is Annie, and I’m a musician. I love writing songs because it gives me…

Dork’s Night Out returned to London’s legendary 100 Club last week (Wednesday, 27th November) for our latest blockbuster edition, featuring a killer bill in one of the nation’s most historic music venues. Headlining were the magnificent Home Counties, fresh from the release of their Really Very Brilliant debut album ‘Exactly As It Seems’ – a record that,…

notjust clothing and Earth Merch have launched an officially licensed knitwear collection featuring designs inspired by The Beatles. The collection includes a Beatles Abbey Road Christmas jumper, featuring the band members wearing red Christmas hats while on the famous zebra crossing, ahead of Christmas Jumper Day on 12th December. Additionally, the range includes a red…

The Black Keys have announced a series of headline shows and festival appearances across the UK and Europe for summer 2025. The GRAMMY-nominated duo will begin their tour in Denmark on 26th June, visiting cities including Berlin, Zurich, Manchester, London, and Rome throughout July. The European dates follow The Black Keys’ recent release of ‘Ohio…

Parcels have announced a European arena tour for 2025, including their biggest UK show to date at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. The five-piece band – comprising keyboardist Louie Swain, keyboardist/guitarist Patrick Hetherington, bassist Noah Hill, drummer Anatole “Toto” Serret, and guitarist Jules Crommelin – will embark on a six-date run of shows across major venues…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK No apologies here. Words: Ali Shutler.Cover photo: Adamross Williams. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Last week, Knocked Loose and Poppy took to family-friendly late-night TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their ferocious collab ‘Suffocate’. Sure, some viewers found the screaming vocals and aggressive breakdowns shocking, with…

A new alternative music festival, Forever Now, is set to debut at The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on 22nd June 2025. The one-day event, which serves as a UK sister festival to America’s Cruel World, is set to feature performances from Kraftwerk, The The, Billy Idol, and Death Cult. “Forever is Now! Looking forward to…

Sam Fender has shared new track ‘Wild Long Lie’. Taken from his forthcoming third album ‘People Watching’, the track sees Fender exploring themes of homecoming and returning to familiar haunts during the festive period, following on from the record’s title-track. The album was produced by Fender alongside bandmates Dean Thompson and Joe Atkinson across a…

Greentea Peng has announced details of a UK, Ireland and European tour alongside sharing a new video for her latest single ‘One Foot’. The track is taken from her upcoming album ‘Tell Dem It’s Sunny’, set for release on 21st March via AWAL Recordings. The new video, shot in monochrome across London, was directed by…

Babymorocco has shared new single ‘Body Organic Disco Electronic’, taken from his upcoming debut album ‘Amour’. The new track, produced by Lucy Blomkamp and Frost Children, follows previous singles ‘Bikinis and Trackies’, ‘Babestation’ and ‘Crazy Cheap / Really Hot’. The album is set for release on 6th December via True Panther Records. “Amour is a…

Fontaines D.C. have announced a new outdoor headline show at Newcastle’s Exhibition Park on 13th July 2025, with special guests English Teacher set to support. The 10,000-capacity show marks one of only two remaining opportunities to catch the band’s headline performances in the UK during 2025, alongside their previously announced Manchester Wythenshawe Park date on…

The Dare arrives at London’s Kentish Town Forum. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. They say you only become iconic when you’re recognisable as a silhouette, and if that’s the case, The Dare has managed that feat this year. Behind endless clouds of smoke, he’s immediately identifiable at six-foot-odd, in skinny trousers, wayfarer sunglasses and no…

Blossoms have announced two new headline shows for 2025, with performances set for Friars, Aylesbury on 7th March and The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton on 18th April. The Stockport band are currently performing in support of their latest album ‘Gary’, which came out earlier this year and marks their fourth UK Number 1 record and fifth…

Kings of Leon have been announced as headliners for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025, joining the North West’s largest live music festival on 2nd July. The band will perform alongside previously announced headliners Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, and a co-headline performance from Simple Minds and Texas across the five-day event. Kings of Leon have…

Independent Venue Week have announced Gwenno and rEDOLENT as their Artist Ambassadors for Wales and Scotland, respectively, for their 2025 event. The annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues is set to return between 27th January and 2nd February 2025, with hundreds of live shows taking place across the UK. They join overall…

Becky Hill has shared a new reworking of ‘Swim’ with producer MK. The track, which features on Hill’s album ‘Believe Me Now?’, has been reimagined by the Detroit producer, who’s also previously worked on her 2016 single ‘Piece of Me’ and 2018’s ‘Back & Forth’, a collaboration with Jonas Blue. MK explains, “Becky Hill; that’s…

Kesha has shared her new single ‘Delusional’, produced by Zhone and co-written with Madison Love. The track follows this summer’s ‘Joyride’, which was accompanied by an action-packed music video directed by Dimitri Basil, Cooper Roussel, and Laura Gorun. ‘Delusional’ arrives via Kesha Records, marking another chapter in the artist’s independent journey following her 2023 album…

Chloe Slater has shared her new single ‘Fig Tree’ via Stolen Juice (AWAL Recordings), following her recent track ‘Tiny Screens’. The Manchester-based songwriter’s latest offering arrives alongside a video directed by Ruby Harris. “Fig Tree is an exploration of choice feminism and how it feels to be a woman in a society that frowns upon…

The double December/January issue of Dork is here, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up 2024 while diving headfirst into what’s next. Packed with everything you need to know about the biggest and buzziest names in music, it’s a festive feast of brilliance, chaos, and pop nonsense – just the way we like it.…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Thomas Headon, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Good Neighbours, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Nici Eberl. All we ask is…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Welly, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we ask is that…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with overpass, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask is…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Chloe Slater, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we ask is…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with daydreamers, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask is…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Emily Burns, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Alessi Rose, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 double-issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we ask is…

James Blake has shared a new live performance video for his latest single ‘Like The End’, filmed at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios. The new track, released via his own CMYK label, has also been featured in the trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Madness’, starring Colman Domingo. The song originally arrived alongside an AI-generated official music…

Everyone Says Hi have shared a reimagination of festive classic ‘Walking in the Air’. The track arrives ahead of the band’s self-titled debut album, set for release on 31st January 2025, and follows their singles ‘Brain Freeze’, ‘Somebody Somewhere’, ‘Only One’, and ‘On the Same Side’. Check it out below. Their upcoming dates include: JANUARY27…

Lana Del Rey has added a second Wembley Stadium show to her 2025 UK and Ireland summer tour following high demand. The newly announced date, scheduled for 4th July 2025, brings the total number of stadium shows to six, marking Del Rey’s first stadium tour in the UK and Ireland. The additional show follows the…

Sydney’s total tommy transforms personal evolution into guitar-driven catharsis on her debut album ‘bruises’. Read the latest cover feature for our New Music Friday edit PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Andrea Veltom. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Some artists arrive fully formed. Others take the scenic route, collecting bruises and stories along the way. total tommy – the…

Phoebe Green has shared new single ‘Precious Things’ and announced details of a UK headline tour for April 2025. The Manchester artist’s latest track explores themes of romantic infatuation, marking the first preview of a new project expected in 2025. The single was written and produced by Green in her Manchester flat and her parents’…

CHINCHILLA has released ‘Do You See Me Now’, the opening theme for Sky Original series Sweetpea. The track was written by CHINCHILLA alongside Isobel Waller-Bridge. The song has already received recognition in the industry, earning a nomination for a Hollywood Music Media Award since the series’ debut. “‘Sweetpea’ as a series reminds me a lot…

The Beach Boys are set to perform their only UK show of 2025 at Englefield House, Pangbourne, as part of their ‘The Sounds of the Summer’ tour. The outdoor concert, taking place on 20th July, will feature special guests David Essex and Lulu at the Heritage Live Festivals event. Led by Mike Love and Bruce…

Greentea Peng has announced her new album ‘Tell Dem It’s Sunny’, alongside sharing new single ‘One Foot’. Due on 21st March 2025, the 14-track record follows her 2021 debut album ‘MAN MADE’ and 2022’s mixtape ‘GREENZONE 108’, and focuses on introspection and human nature. Peng explains: “Tell em anything you want. Exploration of the self-political,…

The Isle of Wight Festival have announced a new wave of acts for their 2025 edition, adding Jess Glynne, Supergrass (pictured), The Corrs, Busted, and more to join previously confirmed headliners Sting, Stereophonics, and Justin Timberlake. Additional acts announced include Amy McDonald, Ella Eyre, The Lightning Seeds, The Pigeon Detectives, The Saw Doctors, Björn Again,…

A number of independent record labels are teaming up for a Christmas record fair at London’s Omeara next month. The event, running from 12pm to 6pm on 8th December, will feature stalls from labels including Third Man Records, 4AD, Chess Club Records, Speedy Wunderground, Erased Tapes, Partisan Records, So Young Records, Drag City, State51 and…

Paul Prier has announced his second EP ‘Panic Peaks’, set for release on 17th January via Recherche & Développement. Alongside the announcement, he’s shared the EP’s first single ‘Dust’. The Parisian artist, who has previously toured and collaborated with Christine & The Queens (now Rahim Redcar), Charlotte Gainsbourg and Paradis, is stepping into the spotlight…

Decca Records have announced ‘Chet Baker Re:imagined’, a new compilation album celebrating the 70th anniversary of ‘Chet Baker Sings’. The 15-track collection features interpretations of Baker’s repertoire from artists including dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann, Joel Culpepper, Ife Ogunjobi, Hohnen Ford, Eloise, Poppy Daniels, Puma Blue, Benny Sings, Stacey Ryan, Delaney Bailey, mxmtoon, Sara Kang,…

Bristol trio Mould have announced their signing to 5dB Records alongside the release of their new single ‘Chunks’. The track marks the band’s first new material since their debut EP last summer, and received its first play via BBC 6 Music’s Huw Stephens. “It’s kinda about having a privileged view point and still being bored/unappreciative…

Wide Awake have announced a new wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with COBRAH, Fcukers and Marie Davidson joining previously announced headliners Kneecap. The London festival, set to take place at Brockwell Park on 23rd May, has also added Nadine Shah, Warmduscher, Chanel Beads and Gurriers (pictured) to the bill. The new additions join…

Sound City have announced a new wave of artists set to perform at their 2025 festival, with Nieve Ella (pictured), Rianne Downey, Overpass and Panic Shack among the names joining previously announced headliners The Royston Club. The Liverpool city centre event, taking place across 3rd-4th May 2025, will see performances from emerging artists including Siobhan…

Latitude Festival have announced a new wave of acts for their 2025 edition, with Maribou State, Clean Bandit, Sigrid (pictured), and Public Service Broadcasting joining the bill. The artists will perform at Suffolk’s Henham Park from 24th to 27th July, alongside previously announced headliners Sting, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, and Basement Jaxx. “Latitude is a…

The rock and roll genre has been synonymous with fun and partying. Many of the world’s most famous rockers dedicated their lives to hard parties, and these escapades have definitely fueled the music they wrote. Rock music and dancing go hand in hand, creating unforgettable rock anthems that will remain popular until the end of…

Olivia Rodrigo, Deftones and Jamie xx have been announced among 25 new additions to Denmark’s Roskilde Festival 2025 lineup. The non-profit festival, which runs from 28th June to 5th July 2025, will see Rodrigo perform her only Scandinavian show of the year on 4th July. The performance follows her 2024 GUTS world tour. “Olivia Rodrigo…

Label: Released: 27th November 2024 Heartbreak has never sounded quite so forensic. On ‘the pain i feel’, cr1tter wields her emotional devastation like a scalpel, dissecting failed relationships, addiction and betrayal with the kind of precision usually reserved for crime scene investigators – if they worked exclusively in bedroom studios and weren’t afraid to send that…

The Weeknd has announced details of new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, alongside a special one-off stadium show. The new record, which completes a trilogy following 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and 2022’s ‘Dawn FM’, will arrive on 24th January. To mark the release, he will perform at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on 25th January…

Disclosure have joined forces with Pa Salieu on their new single ‘King Steps’, which arrives alongside a Loose-directed video. The track premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record. Pa Salieu also recently performed the track as a surprise guest during Disclosure’s takeover at Manchester’s Warehouse Project. The collaboration follows Disclosure’s recent single…

Boardmasters have announced RAYE and The Prodigy as headliners for their 2025 festival, alongside more than 40 additional acts including Nelly Furtado, London Grammar, Maribou State and Wet Leg. The Cornwall festival, taking place from 6th-10th August across Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, will feature afternoon special guests including Kaiser Chiefs, Rizzle Kicks and Natasha…

total tommy has released her new single ‘Amsterdam’, the final preview of their debut album ‘bruises’, which arrives on Friday via Play It Again Sam. The track draws inspiration from experiences in its namesake city. “I wrote this song in London last year, and went straight from the airport to the studio after a massive…

Canned Pineapple have shared their new single ‘My Only Favourite Girl’, marking the second release from their upcoming EP ‘Big Break’. The Brighton group’s latest track, produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard/The Bug Club/Panic Shack), also arrives ahead of their December tour dates, which include a visit to Third Man Records in London. “When…

Dylan Cartlidge has announced his new single ‘New Day’, the first track from his upcoming second album ‘Lucky Shot’. The track, produced by Ivor Novello winner and Grammy nominee Eg White and mixed by Engine Earz, arrives with a music video shot on 16mm film at Camber in East Sussex. The release follows Cartlidge’s debut…

Michael Kiwanuka has shared a new video for ‘One And Only’. Taken from his fourth album ‘Small Changes’, which arrived via Polydor Records last week, the video was created in collaboration with US director Malia Ann, who recently received the Young Spirit award at the Deauville Film Festival. ‘Small Changes’ follows Kiwanuka’s Mercury Prize-winning and…

Mia Wray has shared her new single ‘Fake A Smile’, alongside announcing a series of UK and European tour dates. The track is taken from Wray’s debut album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’, which features twelve tracks including previous single ‘Nice To Meet Me’, and is due on 14th March. “This is more about…

Outbreak Fest have announced initial line-ups for their 2025 events, expanding to include both London and Manchester dates. The festival will begin with a one-day event at London’s Victoria Park on 13th June, followed by a two-day event at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre on 14th and 15th June. Each city will feature distinct line-ups celebrating…

Field Day has announced James Blake and Mala are set to perform a special back-to-back DJ set as part of the festival’s 2025 lineup at London’s Brockwell Park. The performance marks the pair’s only announced b2b DJ set of 2025, with Mercury Prize winner Blake and Digital Mystikz co-founder Mala joining previously announced headliner Peggy…

Bleachers have released a video for their new single ‘Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call’. The track, which the band have performed live over the past two years, arrives with visuals featuring the full band performing as snow falls over them and their instruments on stage. The single follows the release of Bleachers’ self-titled fourth album,…

Label: [PIAS]Released: 29th November 2024 On her debut album ‘bruises’, Sydney’s total tommy (aka Jess Holt) delivers a collection of scuzzy bedroom-rock anthems that feel like reading someone’s diary while they’re sitting right next to you, grinning and occasionally pointing out their favourite parts. It’s an immediately disarming approach that makes even the most vulnerable moments…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 29th November 2024 Leo Bhanji’s ‘Shell’ EP arrives like a whispered secret in a world that can’t stop shouting. The London-based artist’s third EP strips away excess until only the essential remains, creating something that feels both startlingly intimate and curiously universal. Opening track ’27’ sets the tone with its skeletal production and…

Label: Slowplay/Island Records UKReleased: 15th November 2024 Medium Build’s ‘Marietta’ EP sees Nick Carpenter map his Georgia upbringing with a cartographer’s precision. Across five tracks, he navigates the intersections of sexuality, spirituality and Southern family values.  ‘Triple Marathon’ opens proceedings with a wash of gleaming guitars that The War On Drugs would trade their last reverb…

Label:Released: 15th November 2024 Down the pop rabbit hole we go, as Emei’s latest EP ‘RABBITHOLE’ tumbles through the looking glass on a journey that sparkles and stumbles in equal measure, painting anxiety in prismatic hues while wrestling with the very nature of modern stardom. The title-track sets the scene, borrowing Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland imagery to…

In a city where musical heritage runs as deep as its harbour, Viva Sounds festival is preparing to transform Gothenburg’s winter darkness into a three-day celebration of boundary-pushing sounds. The 2024 edition – running from 28th-30th November – promises to be the festival’s most internationally diverse offering yet, with over 60 artists delivering 75+ performances…

You can’t help but marvel at the ridiculousness. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. To hit play on a Magdalena Bay record is to be transported into whatever alien pop world they’ve crafted for the duration. For their Imaginal Mystery Tour – clearly a play on the Beatles’ Magical variety and seemingly designed under the influence…

Sam Fender has added a third and final night at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park for summer 2025, set to perform at his hometown stadium on 15th June alongside the previously announced dates of 12th and 14th June. The stadium run, which includes Fender’s biggest headline show to date at London’s 75,000-capacity London Stadium on 6th…

Supergrass are set to bring their 30th-anniversary celebration of debut album ‘I Should Coco’ to Halifax. The band will perform the record in full alongside their greatest hits at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on 16th August, joined by special guests Sports Team. “What an amazing chance to celebrate such an iconic…

Y Not Festival have announced their headliners for 2025, with The Prodigy, Courteeners, and Madness set to top the bill at the Derbyshire event. The eighteenth edition of the festival, taking place from 31st July – 3rd August in Pikehall, will see The Wombats kick off proceedings with a Thursday night performance, before The Prodigy…

Clear your diaries, Dear Reader – we’re throwing the ultimate indie disco to see out 2024, and you’re all invited. Taking over London’s legendary 100 Club on Tuesday, 31st December, Dork’s New Year’s Night Out is bringing together everything that makes the perfect party. Indie anthems? Check. Our favourite bands? Obviously. A healthy dose of…

FOCUS Wales have announced the first wave of artists for their 15th anniversary edition, set to take place from 8th – 10th May 2025 in Wrexham, North Wales. The festival – in partnership with Marshall, who will provide backline equipment and enhanced artist village facilities for performers – will be headlined by Gruff Rhys, Nova…

Beth Gibbons has announced a one-off London show at the Roundhouse on 27th June 2025. The Portishead vocalist will perform at the Camden venue in support of her debut solo album ‘Lives Outgrown’. Released in May, the album was developed over a decade and features singles ‘Lost Changes’, ‘Reaching Out’ and ‘Floating On A Moment’.…

Better Joy has released a new single, ‘What A Day’, and announced their first UK headline tour for 2025. Manchester-based Bria Keely has unveiled the track while currently on tour supporting Hard-Fi across the UK. The new single follows a series of support slots with The K’s, Andrew Cushin and Swim Deep. ‘What A Day’…

Knocked Loose have been announced as headliners for Outbreak Festival 2025 in Manchester, alongside Alex G and Slowdive. The festival, which will take place at Manchester’s B.E.C Arena across 14th and 15th June, will also feature performances from Denzel Curry, Julie, Momma, Tigers Jaw, Sunny Day Real Estate, Militarie Gun, Drug Church and Superheaven. For…

Mandrake Handshake have announced their debut album ‘Earth-Sized Worlds’, set for release on 21st February via Tip Top Recordings. The self-dubbed ‘Flowerkraut’ collective, who vary between seven and ten members, have crafted an album centred around the concept of ‘Welcome to Space Beach’. Alongside the announcement, they’ve shared their new single ‘The Change And The…

Rod Stewart has been announced as the Sunday afternoon Legends Slot performer for Glastonbury 2025. Stewart becomes the first confirmed act for next year’s festival, which recently sold out within an hour following changes to the ticket queueing system. Festival organiser Emily Eavis says: “Bringing Sir Rod Stewart back for the Sunday afternoon slot on…

Parklife Festival have announced Charli xcx as their first headliner for 2025. The Manchester festival, taking place at Heaton Park from 14th-15th June, will host further sets from Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, and Salute, who will be presenting True Vision. The lineup also features KI/KI, Girls Don’t Sync, Interplanetary Criminal, and Prospa, alongside Antony Szmierek,…

The BRITs have revealed Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith as the shortlisted artists for their 2025 Rising Star award supported by BBC Radio 1. The Rising Star award, formerly known as Critics’ Choice, has previously recognised artists including Adele, Sam Smith, Sam Fender, and Florence + The Machine. The 2024 winners were The Last…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK It’s Robbie Williams seeing himself exactly as he is, in all his glorious contradiction. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY When Robbie Williams decided to portray himself as a CGI monkey in his biopic, he once again proved why he’s British pop’s most fascinating star.…

Truck Festival have announced their first wave of acts for 2025, with Kasabian, Courteeners, Nothing But Thieves and Bloc Party set to headline. The Oxfordshire festival, taking place at Hill Farm between 24th-27th July, has also booked The Last Dinner Party, Blossoms, Franz Ferdinand, Wunderhorse, Hard Life, CMAT, Sports Team, and The Big Moon. Natasha…

Pulp have been announced as Friday night headliners for Tramlines Festival 2025, with the Sheffield icons also curating the full day’s main stage line-up at Hillsborough Park. The band will be joined by Spiritualized, Baxter Dury, Oracle Sisters, Hot Chip (DJ set) and I Monster for their personally selected Friday bill. The performance marks only…

Down With Boring is back for its latest episode tonight (25th November) with the kind of guests that will set you up perfectly for those winter mornings.. Porridge Radio join us fresh from the release of their incredible new album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’ and in the midst…

Nia Archives has remixed Jamie xx’s ‘Waited All Night’, taking the original 2-step track into jungle territory. The new version of the track, which features Jamie’s The xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim, comes as the first remix from his recent album ‘In Waves’. “I was so buzzin to remix this one as ma favourite…

Paris Paloma has announced a series of UK and Ireland headline shows for June 2025, including her largest London performance to date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The dates follow Paloma’s sold-out headline tours across the UK, Europe and America this year, as well as ‘The Rider’, a collaboration for The Lord of the Rings:…

Dork’s Night Out is set to return to London’s legendary 100 Club this week (Wednesday, 27th November) for our latest blockbuster edition, featuring a killer bill in one of the nation’s most historic music venues. After a series of standout shows over the course of 2024, we’re far from done for the year as we…

Four albums have seen them catapulted from pub gigs to selling out two nights at Alexandra Palace. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Fontaines DC have come a long way in a short period of time. Four albums have seen them catapulted from pub gigs to selling out two nights at Alexandra Palace without breaking a…

Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 22nd November 2024 Kendrick Lamar’s last album was 2022’s ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’. In the time since then, he’s completely obliterated Drake in a widely publicised rap beef, released arguably the biggest hip-hop single of the year (‘Not Like Us’, currently sitting at nearly a billion streams on Spotify), and been…

Sasha Keable has released her new single ‘Why’, alongside announcing two headline shows for February 2025. The British-Colombian artist’s latest track, produced by Charlie Pitts, who previously worked with Keable on ‘Hold Up’, explores themes of love. “I wrote the song manifesting a love that I’d never felt before. A love that I one day…

Bury Tomorrow have announced their new album ‘Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience’, alongside sharing new single ‘What If I Burn’. The band’s latest offering, due 16th May, follows 2023’s ‘The Seventh Sun’ and marks their first collaboration with producer Carl Bown, known for his work with Sleep Token, Bullet For My Valentine,…

Lil Nas X has released a new single, ‘need dat boy’. The track features an interpolation of Trina‘s 2000 hit ‘Pull Over’ and follows his recent contribution to the Netflix film ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ with the track ‘HERE WE GO!’, which incorporated samples from Harold Faltermeyer’s original ‘Axel F’ theme from the 1984…

Kele has shared new track ‘Kintsugi’, taken from his upcoming solo album ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’. The record, which arrives via KOLA Records / !K7 on 17th January, marks the third instalment in Kele’s ‘The Elements’ series, which began during lockdown. The project explores different textures and qualities, reflecting the flexibility required during a…

Charli xcx is set to curate and headline her own festival, party girl, at Victoria Park, London on 14th June 2025. The event, which forms part of the inaugural LIDO Festival, will feature a personally selected line-up, including 070 Shake, Bladee, and Kelly Lee Owens, plus former Dork cover stars A. G. Cook, The Dare,…

Lana Del Rey has announced her first stadium tour of the UK and Ireland, set to take place across summer 2025. The announcement follows Del Rey’s 2024 headline appearances at Coachella, Reading & Leeds, and Rock en Seine festivals, alongside her debut stadium performance at Boston’s Fenway Park. The tour will visit major cities across…

Kendrick Lamar has surprise released a new album titled ‘GNX’, featuring twelve tracks including a collaboration with SZA. The new record, which arrives three years after ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’, was first teased with a one-minute preview before appearing in full on streaming services. The SZA collaboration, titled ‘Luther’, features production from Jack…

BANKS has shared her new single ‘Best Friends’, taken from her upcoming fifth album ‘Off With Her Head’. The track explores the emotional complexity of friendship breakups, with BANKS explaining: “‘Best Friends’ is about the complexities of friendship, growing up, and growing apart. The heartache that comes with losing a best friend. “This song is…

UPSET COVER STORY The internet’s favorite shape-shifter returns with her most ambitious sonic experiment yet. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “Yes! I’ll be in the studio today.” It’s a typically concise response from pop’s most committed chameleon, but it speaks volumes. Even as we discuss her boundary-shattering new album ‘Negative Spaces’, Poppy remains…

Charli xcx has announced details of a US arena tour set to take place in spring 2025. The ‘BRAT 2025 – ARENA TOUR’ will see Charli perform across multiple venues throughout April and May, including a two-night stint at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The dates in full read: APRIL22 Moody Center, Austin, TX26 Target Center, Minneapolis,…

Label: sly-tone recordsReleased: 22nd November 2024 London’s Hex Girlfriend have arrived with a debut EP that plays like a fever dream at the world’s most intellectually stimulating warehouse party. With ‘No Golf Cart Parking’, Noah Yorke and James Knott have crafted an opening declaration that demolishes genre boundaries while constructing something thrillingly new from the rubble.…

Label:Released: 22nd November 2024 The older you get, the faster time seems to slip away. It’s this universal truth that Willow Kayne wrestles with on ‘The Zenosyne’ EP, a kaleidoscopic collection that perfectly captures the dizzying acceleration of life in your twenties. Throughout the seven tracks, Kayne demonstrates her masterful genre-blending abilities. ‘Robot Lovers’ crashes through…

GRACEY has unveiled her latest single ‘Back To Then’. The track follows her previous singles ‘Delirium’ and ‘Rhetorical Questions’, exploring the aftermath of a relationship. It arrives alongside a video directed by Tony Tacheny, too. “Back to Then is about the irreversible effects falling in and out of love can have on a pre-existing friendship,”…

The Pill have shared their new single ‘Woman Driver’. The duo’s latest track continues on from following previous releases ‘Scaffolding Man’ and ‘Bale of Hay’, and follows their run of live dates throughout the year, supporting Big Special and appearing at Isle of Wight Festival, alongside selling out London’s Old Blue Last and making their…

Dead Pony have released their new single ‘Everything Burns’ ahead of their December tour.. The Glasgow band’s latest track draws inspiration from comic book lore, particularly focusing on Batman and his nemesis, the Joker. The band explain: “Everything Burns is our most fun and adventurous song to date. Perspective flicks between the Joker – plus…

RAYE has announced the first special guests for her All Points East headline show, with Tyla, Doechii and JADE (pictured) joining the bill at Victoria Park on 23rd August 2025. The performance marks a return to the festival for RAYE, who previously performed in 2023 alongside Erykah Badu and Jungle. The singer has since collected…

ROSÉ has released her new single ‘number one girl’, alongside an official music video which she directed herself. The track, co-penned and produced by Amy Allen, D-Mile, Omer Fedi, Carter Lang, Bruno Mars and Dylan Wiggins, is the second single to be taken from ROSÉ’s debut studio album ‘rosie’, due 6th December. The 12-track collection…

Venbee has returned with new single ‘Dark Place’, following her debut mixtape ‘Zero Experience’ released last year. The drum and bass-influenced track sees the Kent artist work alongside collaborators Punctual and Kaz Poole. “It’s all about how people find light in their darkest places, but I want people to take their own meaning from it,” Venbee explains. “I wanna see…

Fast settling in after a move to London, LIE NING is ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about pop. Read the latest cover feature for our New Music Friday edit PLAY. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Soy Prabhawat. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In the neon-lit intersection of art and revolution stands singer, songwriter and visual artist…

Alice Ivy has carved out her own distinct corner of the electronic music universe. Following her previous releases ‘I’m Dreaming’ (2018) and ‘Don’t Sleep’ (2020), the ARIA-nominated producer’s third album ‘Do What Makes You Happy’ emerges as a testament to creative liberation. Her trophy cabinet — housing accolades from the Music Victoria Awards and Australian…

Rahim Redcar has shared a cover of SOPHIE’s ‘It’s ok to cry’, paying tribute to the late producer. The track, which Redcar has been performing during his current club tour, comes after the September release of ‘HOPECORE’. The new album follows his previous works ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ and ‘Redcar les adorables étoiles’, both released…

L.S. Dunes have shared their latest single ‘Paper Tigers’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Violet’. The track marks a sonic development for the band, as guitarist Frank Iero explains: “I think when I initially started writing the chord progression for this song I was originally writing it for myself, because it didn’t feel like an…

Robbie Williams has released a new single, ‘Forbidden Road’, taken from the soundtrack of his upcoming biopic ‘Better Man’. Co-written by Williams alongside Freddy Wexler and Sacha Skarbek, and produced by Dan Romer and Freddy Wexler, the track appears at the end of the film. The ‘Better Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ will be released…

Dot To Dot Festival have announced the first wave of acts for their 20th anniversary edition. The Horrors are set to return as special guests alongside Fat Dog, Sprints and 38 other artists, including BIG SPECIAL, Honeyglaze, Kate Bollinger, and Lapsley. The metropolitan festival will take place across venues in Bristol and Nottingham during May…

The Wombats have shared their new single ‘Blood On The Hospital Floor’ and a European tour. The Liverpool trio’s latest track – which was debuted at Reading & Leeds – arrives alongside a video directed by James Slater. Speaking about the new single, Matthew “Murph” Murphy explains: “The idea behind ‘Blood On The Hospital Floor’…

Olly Alexander has shared a new video for ‘Polari’, the title track from his upcoming debut solo album. The track, described by Alexander as “a shot of adrenaline”, serves as the opening song on the new record, which arrives via Polydor Records. The visual was directed by Colin Solal Cardo, known for his work with…

Sam Fender has announced three UK stadium shows for summer 2025, including his biggest headline performance to date at London Stadium. The North Shields popster will perform at London Stadium in Stratford on 6th June, followed by two nights at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park on 12th and 14th June. The London show, with a capacity…

Search Results have shared their new single ‘Hoban Happy’, alongside announcing details of their upcoming EP ‘Hot Night’. The Irish band’s new effort is set to arrive on 13th December, with Fionn from the group explaining: “I think Hot Night achieved something that we couldn’t with the last couple EPs. We kind of leaned into…

Barny Fletcher has shared his new single ‘Wasted Sunset’, marking a shift towards more vulnerable territory for the artist. The intimate indie-pop track explores themes of grief and loss, particularly focusing on Fletcher’s relationship with his mother. “I wrote ‘Wasted Sunset’ in January of this year. It’s the most personal song considering all the rest…

Ellur has released new single ‘Yellow Light’ via Dance To The Radio. The track serves as the third single from her upcoming EP ‘God Help Me Now’, following previous releases ‘Your Dog’ and the title-track. The Halifax artist has also confirmed an appearance at SXSW 2025. “‘Yellow Light’ is a declaration of love to the…

Bastille have released a new video for their track ‘Eve & Paradise Lost’, starring Bridgerton actor Simone Ashley and directed by BAFTA Award winner Dominic Savage. The track appears on the band’s latest album ‘&’ (Ampersand), which explores stories of misunderstood figures throughout history and mythology. “The song takes that famous biblical story and literalises…

SON Estrella Galicia are set to return to Two Palms in Hackney, London for their second micro-festival at the venue on 11th December. The event will feature live performances from Karma Sheen and Caleb Kunle (pictured), alongside a DJ set from Kit Sebastian. The evening will combine live music with beer culture, street food and…

Lizzy McAlpine is set to make her Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater’s production of ‘Floyd Collins’, taking on the role of Nellie Collins at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. She will star alongside Jeremy Jordan, who plays the titular Floyd Collins, in the musical’s Broadway premiere. The production, directed by Tina Landau with music and…

Katy Perry has announced an additional London date for The Lifetimes Tour. The live run will begin at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 7th October, visiting Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham before concluding with two nights at London’s O2 Arena on 13th and 14th October. Perry will donate £1 from every ticket sold to Music Venue Trust,…

Fcukers have shared a new remix of their track ‘Bon Bon’ by Confidence Man. The new version sees Confidence Man inject late 90s big beat influences into the original track, which appears on Fcukers’ debut EP ‘Baggy$$’. The remix arrives following the band’s first Boiler Room performance and recent appearances at Pitchfork Festival in London…

Gabriel Moses has been announced as the designer of the 2025 BRIT Awards trophy. The artist, who has previously collaborated with Little Simz and Stormzy, joins a prestigious list of creators who have previously designed trophies for the ceremony. “To be listed alongside some of the greatest artists, designers, architects, such as Vivienne Westwood, Zaha…

Cat Burns has released a cover of ‘teenage dirtbag’ following her sold-out ‘early twenties’ album tour across Europe and the UK. The release comes after performing the Wheatus track during her recent tour, with the track having seen renewed popularity on TikTok over recent years. Burns began experimenting with covers following the summer release of…

Fat Dog have shared a new single ‘Peace Song’, accompanied by a music video directed by James Ogram. The track, which has been a regular feature in the band’s live sets, coincides with Fat Dog’s current sold-out UK tour, which concludes at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town this Saturday. The band have also launched Fat…

Antony Szmierek has shared new single ‘Yoga Teacher’. It’s the latest taster from his upcoming debut album ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’ following recent drops ‘The Great Pyramid of Stockport’ and ‘Rafters’. “The narrator wrestles with his own feelings towards masculinity, sexuality and his absentee father over the course of a surrealist…

spill tab has released her new single ‘PINK LEMONADE’, accompanied by a Sweetiepie-directed music video. The track marks spill tab’s first release since last year’s ‘KLEPTO’ EP, which notably followed a supporting slot on Sabrina Carpenter’s Emails I Can’t Send tour. spill tab, aka Claire Chicha, explains: “‘PINK LEMONADE’ was made on a chaotic day…

BBC Radio 1 have revealed their Sound of 2025 longlist, featuring eleven artists set to make an impact in the coming year. The annual list has been selected by a panel of over 180 industry experts and artists, including Elton John, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith, The Blessed Madonna and Sam Smith, with previous years having…

Courting have announced details of their third album ‘Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story”. The Liverpool band’s new eight-track record arrives on 14th March, just a year after their second album ‘New Last Name’. Alongside the announcement, they have also shared new…

Master Peace is set to headline Dork’s Christmas Night Out at Colours Hoxton this December, capping off a breakthrough year that’s positioned him as one of British music’s most compelling new voices. The 17th December show arrives as something of a victory lap for the London artist, whose debut album ‘How To Make A Master…

Label: PolydorReleased: 22nd November 2024 ‘Small Changes’ is one of those rare albums that fits almost any situation. Whether it’s a bright November morning sipping coffee, a warm August night staring at the stars, or even on an otherwise stressful commute, the record’s rich tones are the perfectly calming antidote to any moment. It’s also got…

Architects have announced their eleventh studio album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’. Alongside the news, the band have shared new single ‘Whiplash’. The track, written by Sam Carter and Dan Searle and produced by Jordan Fish, i accompanied by a video shot in Slovenia, directed by Specter. ‘Whiplash’ follows previous singles ‘Seeing Red’…

LISA has announced her debut solo album ‘Alter Ego’, set for release via LLOUD Co./RCA Records. The BLACKPINK member’s new record follows recent singles ‘Moonlit Floor’, which features an interpolation of Sixpence None The Richer’s ‘Kiss Me’, alongside ‘New Woman’ featuring Rosalía, and ‘Rockstar’. ‘Rockstar’, her first solo release under new management company LLOUD Co.,…

Willow Kayne has announced her second EP ‘The Zenosyne’, set for release on 22nd November. The seven-track collection marks Kayne’s first project as an independent artist since her 2021 debut, and also features ‘The Good Life’, ‘Robot Lovers’, ‘Riots’, and ‘cola head’. The EP’s title refers to “the sense that time appears to be moving…

Waxahatchee is set to return to the UK for a series of shows in June 2025, including their largest UK headline performance to date at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. The tour announcement follows Katie Crutchfield’s recent Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album for ‘Tigers Blood’, released via ANTI- Records. She’s also not long unveiled a new…

Anthony Lexa has shared her first new music of 2024. ‘Terrified’ is taken from her upcoming EP ‘A Guide To Healing’, due next year, and was written during her recovery from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). It’s “chance to empower those who feel alienated by illness”, she explains. “It can be scary and isolating but healing…

Winter Gardens have announced their latest single ‘Search Party’. The track is taken from their upcoming EP ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’, due 20th March, and sees the Brighton quartet explore themes of trauma and personal growth, inspired by the 2016 dark comedy series of the same name. The band share a detail from the recording process: “During recording…

Everything Is Recorded have announced their third studio album ‘Temporary’, set for release via XL Recordings. The collaborative music project, led by producer Richard Russell, features an extensive list of contributors including Sampha, Bill Callahan, Noah Cyrus, Florence Welch, Maddy Prior, Berwyn, Alabaster Deplume, Jah Wobble, Yazz Ahmed, Laura Groves, Kamasi Washington, Rickey Washington, Roses…

Inhaler have announced details of a North American tour for spring 2025, following the release of their third album ‘Open Wide’. The Dublin band will begin their run of dates at Toronto’s HISTORY on 28th February, visiting cities across the US and Canada including Montreal, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Houston before concluding in Dallas. ‘Open…

From Soft Launch to Alessi Rose, the future of music shines at Live At Leeds: In The City. Words: Finlay Holden, Jamie Muir, Neive McCarthy.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Live at Leeds: In The City is the sort of festival where you’re essentially guaranteed to walk away having discovered your new favourite band. The city’s myriad of…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from Live At Leeds: In The City, taken from our December 2024 / January 2025 issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we…

Coldplay have shared a new video for their track ‘The Karate Kid’, featuring original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio. The Chris Candy-directed clip, filmed during the band’s recent stadium shows in Melbourne, Australia, sees Macchio playing a struggling busker who gets his moment to shine at a Coldplay concert. “When Chris Martin pops up on…

Fleetwood Mac have announced their first authorised documentary, set to arrive via Apple Original Films. The documentary, which remains untitled, will feature the band telling their own story, including archival interviews with the late Christine McVie. Frank Marshall, who recently directed The Beach Boys documentary for Disney+ and the Bee Gees documentary ‘How Can You…

Open’er Festival have announced a new wave of acts for their 2025 edition, with RAYE, Justice, St Vincent, and FKA Twigs joining previously announced headliners Linkin Park. The Polish festival, which takes place at Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport in Gdynia between 2nd and 5th July 2025, will also welcome Australian electronic group Rüfüs Du Sol to their…

Flo have announced details of a world tour in support of their new album ‘Access All Areas’. The British pop and R&B trio will embark on an extensive run of shows across Europe and North America, beginning in March 2024. “We are so excited to get back on the road for our very own album…

Poppy has announced a North American headline tour for 2025. The Grammy-nominated artist will embark on ‘The They’re All Around Us Tour’, which begins in San Francisco and concludes in Los Angeles, visiting major cities across the US and Canada. The announcement follows Poppy’s recent Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for ‘Suffocate’, her collaboration…

Post Malone has announced their biggest headline tour to date, teaming up with Jelly Roll for a stadium tour across North America in 2025. The ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ will visit 25 venues across the US and Canada, including shows at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Dallas’ AT&T Stadium, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, and New York’s Citi…

Rough Trade have revealed their top 100 albums of 2024, with SOPHIE’s posthumous self-titled album taking the number one spot. To mark the announcement, the indie retailer is offering exclusive vinyl pressings for the top 20 albums on their list. The collection includes SOPHIE’s first-ever vinyl pressing of ‘Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix…