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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…

My Chemical Romance have sold out their upcoming North American stadium tour, shifting 365,000 tickets within hours of going on sale. The ‘Long Live: The Black Parade North American Tour’ will see the band perform their 2006 album ‘The Black Parade’ in full across eleven dates, with support from an array of acts including Pixies,…

Dua Lipa has announced a new live album, ‘Dua Lipa Live From The Royal Albert Hall’. The recording of her 17th October performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, sees Lipa performing with the 53-piece Heritage Orchestra conducted by Ben Foster, accompanied by a 14-strong choir and her seven-piece band. The album will be released on…

Horsegirl have announced their second album ‘Phonetics On and On’, set for release on 14th February. The follow-up to 2022’s ‘Versions of Modern Performance’, the New York-via-Chicago trio – Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece – recorded the album at The Loft in Chicago with producer Cate Le Bon. The band have also shared…

We Love Green have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, set to take place at Bois de Vincennes, Paris from 6th-8th June. Charli XCX leads the initial lineup announcement, with an exclusive French performance scheduled for 7th June. The festival’s bill also includes Australian group Parcels, Magdalena Bay performing music from…

Red Hot have shared a new cover of SOPHIE’s ‘Is It Cold In The Water?’ by Moses Sumney featuring ANOHNI, taken from their forthcoming album ‘TRAИƧA’. The track serves as the final preview of the 46-song concept album, which celebrates trans and non-binary artists. The full record is set to arrive on 22nd November. “Such…

Francis of Delirium have shared their new EP ‘The Soft Versions’, featuring alternative recordings of five tracks from their debut album ‘Lighthouse’. The EP, recorded at their home studio over the summer, presents stripped-down versions of the original tracks, offering a more understated interpretation of the material. “Stripping back these songs into ‘Soft Versions’ allowed…

Noah Kahan has announced a headline show at Dublin’s Marlay Park for 1st July 2025. The Vermont singer-songwriter’s performance at the Irish venue follows confirmation of a sold-out show at London’s BST Hyde Park on 4th July 2025. In a post on Instagram announcing the show Kahan said: “Excited to play in Dublin next year!…

London four-piece Goat Girl have shared a new standalone single, ‘gossip’. The track is accompanied by a video directed and edited by singer/guitarist Lottie Pendlebury, and was produced by the band during the recording of their ‘Below The Waste’ album. Recently expanded to a four-piece with the addition of Ruby Kyriakides (they/him) as a permanent…

Cameron Winter has announced his debut solo album ‘Heavy Metal’, set for release via Partisan Records. The Geese frontman’s new record was primarily recorded across various Guitar Center stores throughout New York, using in-store equipment to create what has been described as “hastily performed improvisations.” “A year ago, I was inspired to make an album…

Kehlani has announced a European tour to take place in early 2025. The R&B artist, who released her fourth studio album ‘CRASH’ earlier this year, will take to stages across the continent with support from KWN and Keyrah. The seven-city trek kicks off on 21st January 2025 at AFAS Live in Amsterdam before making its…

Lambrini Girls have shared new single ‘Love’. It’s taken from their debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’, set for release on 10th January 2025 via City Slang. The duo have also announced a series of record store performances to coincide with the album launch. Speaking about the track, the band say: “‘Love’ isn’t a…

Øya Festival have announced the first wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Chappell Roan set to headline on Wednesday 6th August. The announcement includes a mix of international and domestic talent, with Khruangbin, Wet Leg, Anna of the North, MJ Lenderman, Anna Lille, and The Impossible Green all confirmed to appear at the…

SOFY has announced her biggest headline tour yet, set to take place across the UK in April 2025. The London-based alt-pop artist will kick off the run of shows at Nottingham’s The Bodega on 1st April, with the tour including her largest headline performance to date at London’s Scala. The run is in support of…

Matilda Mann has shared her newest single ‘Dazed & Confused’, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Roxwell’. The track joins previously-released singles ‘Say It Back’, ‘Meet Cute’ and ‘Tell Me That I’m Wrong’ on the 14-track album, which will arrive on 28th February via 7476. “‘Dazed & Confused’ was the last song written for Roxwell,”…

Denzel Curry has announced a world tour for 2025. The tour, which will see Curry perform across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe, comes in support of his latest album ‘King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2’. Kenny Mason, 454 and Clip are set to support across the North American leg of the tour.…

Skrillex has shared a tribute to the late producer Quincy Jones, while also revealing details about his next project. The electronic producer and DJ took to social media to share memories of meeting Jones, who passed away on 3rd November aged 91. “I got to meet Quincy jones once. He came to one of my…

Sabrina Carpenter has announced a new Netflix special, ‘A Nonsense Christmas’, set to arrive on 6th December. The festive event will see Carpenter perform alongside a series of special guests, including duets with Chappell Roan, Kali Uchis, Tyla, and Shania Twain. The special will feature both holiday classics and Carpenter’s own seasonal material. The project…

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has revealed details of career advice she received from Taylor Swift ahead of signing with Atlantic Records for her solo endeavours. Speaking to i-D, Rosé shared that she met Swift during an impromptu social gathering hosted by producer Jack Antonoff, where she sought guidance about her solo career. ‘I told her I’m such…

Charli xcx has performed a surprise mini-show in Times Square, New York, delivering a five-song set as part of a H&M event. The star announced the performance on social media just hours before taking to the stage at 6:30pm ET yesterday (18th November). The setlist comprised tracks from her album ‘Brat’, including ‘365’, ‘360’, ‘Von…

Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher and Taylor Swift are among the artists who have donated items to Teenage Cancer Trust’s Christmas ‘Star Boot Sale’ auction. The auction features signed memorabilia, clothing, and artwork from various entertainment industry figures, with all proceeds supporting young people facing cancer in the UK. Running from 18th November until 2nd December,…

Funeral For A Friend have announced two UK summer shows for 2025, featuring an all-Welsh line-up of supporting acts. The post-hardcore outfit are set to perform at Leeds Millennium Square’s Sounds of The City on 18th July, joined by The Blackout, Casey, and Kill The Lights. The following day, they will play Cardiff Castle’s Rock…

Franz Ferdinand have shared their new single ‘Night Or Day’, alongside a music video directed by Rianne White. The track is the second to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘The Human Fear’, following previous single ‘Audacious’. The new video was shot at AYR Studios in Scotland, where the band recorded the album. “Life…

Rizzle Kicks have announced a show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl. The British duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, recently performed their first show in nearly a decade at London’s KOKO, and also have upcoming shows in March and at The Great Escape. They’ll perform in Manchester on 11th July 2025, in support of their…

FLO have released a mini-deluxe version of their debut album. Titled ‘Access All Areas: Unlocked’, the updated version features new collaborations with several artists. Chloe and Halle Bailey feature on ‘Soft’, Kehlani on ‘IWH2BMX’, Bree Runway on ‘Nocturnal’, and DIXSON on ‘Bending My Rules’. “Access All Areas: Unlocked is finally out and we can’t wait…

Liam Gallagher has dismissed recent claims about Oasis recording new material, confirming there is “no Oasis album in the making”. The former Oasis frontman had previously suggested the band were working on fresh material, telling fans on social media that a new album was “already finished” and that he was “blown away” by material written…

Stray Kids are set to perform 20 new stadium dates across Latin America, North America and Europe as part of their upcoming world tour. The shows will begin at Chile’s Estadio Bicentenario La Florida on 28th March and conclude at Stade de France in Paris on 26th July, performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 18th…

Sex Pistols are set to perform their album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in full, alongside Frank Carter, at next year’s Margate Summer Series. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock will headline the event at Dreamland, Margate on 23rd August 2025, with support from The Stranglers and The Buzzcocks. The performance comes as part of…

Spiritbox have announced their second album ‘Tsunami Sea’, alongside new single ‘Perfect Soul’. The progressive heavy metal band’s new album will be released via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The record was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer, mixed by Zakk Cervini and mastered by Ted Jensen. The new single – which…

The 1975’s Matty Healy has shared what could be a potential tracklist online, following recent hints at new material from the band. Taking to X/Twitter, Healy posted a list of titles including ‘Alone Together’, ‘Give us back our present’, ‘The Philmarillion’, ‘Owe God A Death’, ‘Commercials in a hotel room’, ‘EVERYTHINGAMAZINGNOBODYHAPPY’, ‘We were promised set…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Why now is the perfect time for The Black Parade to return. Words: Ali Shutler. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY “If you could be anything, what would you be?” That’s how My Chemical Romance teased their grand return last week, alongside an image of a city landscape,…

Sabrina Carpenter brought out SNL’s Domingo during her performance at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. During Sunday night’s show (17th November), Marcello Hernandez appeared as his Saturday Night Live character Domingo during Carpenter’s pre-‘Juno’ segment, where she typically ‘arrests’ an audience member. The character gained popularity in October through an SNL sketch featuring Carpenter’s…

Katy Perry is set to donate £1 from each ticket sold on her upcoming UK arena tour to Music Venue Trust. The donation will be made from tickets purchased for ‘The Lifetimes Tour’, which visits arenas across the UK in October 2025. The move follows similar initiatives from other artists, with Coldplay pledging 10 per…

PJ Harvey has shared a cover of Joy Division’s ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ for the second season of Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Sisters’. The track sees Harvey collaborating with composer Tim Phillips, following their work together on the first season’s soundtrack, which included versions of the traditional American folk song ‘Run On’ and Leonard…

Live performances put every part of an electric guitar through its paces. Performing in front of a live audience makes mistakes impossible. Rocking out at a little pub or a large stadium depends on having trustworthy and high-quality guitar parts in your electric guitar. An analysis of the significance of the most prized guitar sections…

Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets have sold out in 35 minutes, following the introduction of a new queuing system for this year’s sale. The festival, which will return to Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset from 25th to 29th June 2025, implemented changes to their booking process that saw customers assigned random positions in a queue rather…

Nostalgia often feels like a bit of a comfort blanket, but Flat Party prefer to use it as a trampoline – bouncing between eras and influences with the gleeful abandon of time travellers at a fancy dress party. Their latest EP ‘It’s All Been Done Before’ arrives like a confetti cannon in a library, spreading…

Self Esteem and Moonchild Sanelly have shared a new remix of their collaborative single ‘Big Man’ by electronic music producer Skream. The new version follows the previous Boss Bitch Remix by Bimini. The original track, which explores the nuances of modern masculinity and gender roles, came out over the summer. ‘Big Man’ and ‘Love Second…

Label: Released: 15th November 2024 Flat Party have created a healthy buzz over the last few years, with their self-titled debut EP and singles like ‘Aching for Living’ setting their stall out as an innovative new addition to the hard-to-define arty, post-punk scene. This next five-song offering, ‘It’s All Been Done Before’ EP, feels that bit…

Label: Released: 15th November 2024 In many ways, it doesn’t feel right to compare ‘From Zero’ with what’s come before, but that’s exactly the point. Linkin Park’s decision to bring Emily Armstrong into the fold in place of the late legend Chester Bennington represents a break from the past, allowing it to sit in reverence and…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 15th November 2024 A listen to any of Wallice’s earlier singles and EPs reveals that she’s just like every other twenty-something on the planet, as she chronicles the highs and lows of settling into the groove of adult life. Her debut LP, ‘The Jester’, continues her journey – except now, it’s as an…

Witch Post have shared their debut single, ‘Chill Out’. The track sees the duo – formed of Scottish musician Dylan Fraser and American musician Alaska Reid, and named after 17th century carvings intended to ward off witches – delivering a hard-hitting nod to the 90s and early 00s. “Chill out is a crooked teeth, sweaty…

Alternative pop duo joan have shared their latest single ‘eyes’. Written and produced by joan’s Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, the synth-driven track follows last month’s release ‘heartbodymindsoul’, which marked the band’s first new material since their 2023 debut album ‘superglue’. “‘eyes’ is a song about the small things in our life that have…

Hope Tala has released her new track ‘Survival’. It’s the latest cut from upcoming debut album ‘Hope Handwritten’, set for release on 28th February 2025 via PMR Records. The new single marks the sixth track released from the forthcoming album, following ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, ‘Bad Love God’, ‘Thank Goodness’, ‘Shiver’, and ‘Jumping the Gun’.…

BENEE has released a new single, ‘Animal’. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Keith Herron and filmed in Sydney. It follows her recent single ‘Sad Boiii’ and arrives during the week that marks the 5th anniversary of her hit ‘Supalonely’. “‘Animal’ is a song I wrote when I felt extreme existential dread.…

Paris Paloma has released a new single, ‘The Rider’. The track, written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long, is for the film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, out now via WaterTower Music. Previous Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films have featured contributions from artists including Enya, Emilíana…

Fountain have shared their debut EP ‘Talking To Ghosts’. The Northampton garage-rock duo recorded the EP with producer Lee Russell at his Dulcetone studio, with the release arriving ahead of their first UK headline tour. Speaking about the EP, the band explain: “Recorded over the course of 4 months at Lee Russell’s ‘Dulcetone’ studio, inside…

With support from indie giants Boygenius and a whole heap of friends, jasmine.4.t’s journey into debut album ‘You Are The Morning’ is one of self-discovery and triumph. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK X LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK ON SPOTIFY Stories tend to follow certain set templates – the bedroom dreamer turned overnight sensation,…

Denzel Curry has released new album ‘King Of The Mischievous South’ alongside a video for ‘GOT ME GEEKED’. The album follows this summer’s ‘King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2’ mixtape, featuring a reconfigured tracklist and five new songs, including recent single ‘STILL IN THE PAINT’ featuring Bktherula and Lazer Dim 700. Released via Loma…

Neighbourhood Weekender has announced the first names for next year’s festival. James and Stereophonics will headline the event at Victoria Park, Warrington, set to take place on 24th and 25th May 2025. The lineup also includes The Wombats, The Lathums, The Reytons, Inhaler, Wunderhorse, CMAT, Sigrid, Luvcat, Sunday (1994), Chloe Slater, Pixey and Overpass. Kelly…

What happens when a psychology grad takes a detour into the world of pop? Check out our latest Hype digital cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Flying back from her first Los Angeles writing trip, Chloe Qisha has already had a whirlwind year. In just over twelve months or so, she’s transformed…

Olivia Dean has released a new single called ‘Touching Toes’ via Capitol Records. The track, produced by Zach Nahome (PinkPantheress, Maverick Sabre, Biig Piig), has previously been showcased during her UK and European tours, as well as at her headline slot at Love Supreme Festival this summer. “Touching Toes is a delicate love-song about letting…

Perrie has released a new festive single titled ‘Christmas Magic’. Written with Tre Jean Marie, Nina Nesbitt and Jez Ashurst, the track was inspired by a personal moment when Perrie’s partner Alex returned to Turkey for his football career, with the singer writing the song to cheer up her son Axel. The release follows Perrie’s…

Sibling duo Esme Emerson reflect on changing seasons, new sounds, and embracing creative chaos with their upcoming EP, ‘Applesauce.’ Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jasper Cable-Alexander. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Autumn in Suffolk brings with it a particular kind of magic. As apples fall from trees and roll down hills to rot in gardens, siblings Esme Emerson…

Sirens of Lesbos have released their latest single ‘Call Me Back’, featuring SadBoi and Nigeria’s Kabusa Oriental Choir. The track, which combines afrobeats-inspired instrumentals with elements of pop, R&B and orchestration, reflects the Eritrean and Sudanese heritage of sisters Jasmina and Nabyla Serag, who front the Swiss music project. “The song is really about longing…

Mahalia has returned with new single ‘Pick Up The Pace’, featuring Jamaican artist Bayka. ‘Pick Up The Pace’ marks Mahalia’s first release since her second album ‘IRL’, which arrived over a year ago and saw her on the cover of Dork. “There’s clearly something between us, so let’s just move forward,” Mahalia says of the…

Coupdekat has shared her new single ‘soda pop!’ via indie label Our House Online. The track, which explores themes of mental health and anxiety, is the second single to be taken from the LOUD LDN co-founder’s upcoming EP ‘the world she created / inside of her pocket*’, set for release in early 2025. “soda pop!…

FKA twigs has released new single ‘Drums Of Death’. It’s the latest song to be revealed from her upcoming album ‘EUSEXUA’, due for release on 24th January via Young, and was first previewed live at FKA twigs’ Met Gala party in May. A press release explains: “Produced by close album collaborator Koreless, “Drums Of Death” was…

Chrissy Costanza has released a new single ‘Perfect Crime’. The release follows her debut solo EP ‘VII’ and arrives ahead of a co-headline tour with VOILÀ; her first solo UK and European tour dates. “The ‘Perfect Crime’ is about the silent, invisible ways we self-destruct — a crime no one knows you’ve committed because it’s…

Sam Fender has shared ‘People Watching’, the title-track from his forthcoming third album. The track was produced in Los Angeles alongside The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel and was written for Fender’s late friend and mentor, Annie Orwin, drawing from his experiences travelling to and from her palliative care home. The CD single will feature…

Tate McRae has announced her third album ‘So Close To What’ alongside an extensive world tour for 2025. The new album will be released on 21st February via RCA Records, with new single ‘2 hands’ arriving at midnight (Fridat 15th November). The track follows recent release ‘It’s ok I’m ok’. The ‘Miss Possessive Tour’ will…

What comes next is always a big question. The answer tonight? Chloe Slater.  Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Derek Bremner. It’s that time of year again. As the nights draw in and the chill sets, everyone’s turning their gaze towards the year to come, and Hackney’s streets come alive with The Great Escape’s First Fifty. Giving London…

Linkin Park are set to play over 50 shows on their From Zero World Tour in 2025, including a headline date at London’s Wembley Stadium on 28th June. The band – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will perform at stadiums and arenas across North America, Europe, Asia…

Linkin Park and Slipknot have been announced as headliners for Rock for People 2025, marking the festival’s 30th anniversary edition. The festival, taking place at Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia from 11th-14th June 2025, has revealed over 30 acts for its initial line-up announcement, including Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Spiritbox, Static Dress, House of Protection,…

zzzahara has shared their new single ‘If I Had To Go I Would Leave the Door Closed Half Way’, alongside an accompanying video. The track is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Spiral Your Way Out’, set for release on 10th January via Lex Records, and follows previous single ‘Ghosts’. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter says of…

SASAMI has shared new single ‘Just Be Friends’, lifted from her upcoming album ‘Blood On the Silver Screen’. The album, set for release on 7th March, finds the artist working alongside co-producers Jenn Decilveo and Rostam, and narrates the ecstasies and agonies of being a modern lover, “relenting to illogical passion, obsession, and guiltless pleasure,”…

mary in the junkyard have returned with a new track, ‘this is my california’. The new single, produced by Craig Silvey (Sam Fender, Wunderhorse), follows the release of their debut EP ‘This Old House’ earlier this year via AMF Records. Lead vocalist Clari Freeman-Taylor says of the track: “‘this is my california’ is a nostalgic…

Girl Next Door, the moniker of London-based artist Sarah Carton, has released her new EP. ‘Darling I Saw The Way You Looked At Me Tonight’ was recorded and produced with Erik Miles, known for his work with Soft Play, Baby Dave, and Kate Nash, with mastering from Kevin Tuffy. Speaking about lead single ‘Causeway’, Sarah…

Robbie Williams is going to headline the inaugural Come Together Festival. Set to take place in Newcastle from 4th-8th June 2025, Williams will perform on Wednesday 4th June, following sets from Kaiser Chiefs, Perrie, Andrew Cushin, Lottery Winners, Nell Mescal, Guy Sebastian, Deco, Sonny Tennet, Charlie Floyd, and Harriet Rose. “I am stoked to headline…

London-based seven-piece The Orchestra (For Now) have released their debut single ‘Wake Robin’. The newcomers – who won this year’s Green Man Rising competition, performing on the festival’s main stage – have already played two sold-out shows at London’s St Pancras Old Church, and at The Great Escape’s First Fifty event at Paper Dress Vintage.…

MICHELLE have announced details of a headline tour of the UK and Europe. The run is in support of their third album ‘Songs About You Specifically’, which arrived in September via Transgressive Records, and includes nights in Brighton, London, Manchester and Glasgow. The record follows their ‘GLOW’ EP and previous albums ‘AFTER DINNER WE TALK…

UPSET COVER STORY Hands Like Houses embrace experimentation, collaboration, and an ambitious concept with their imminent new album, ‘A T M O S P H E R I C S’. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Oliver Rudloff. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Somewhere between the stratosphere and mesosphere, Hands Like Houses found themselves again. The Australian outfit’s ambitious…

Welly have announced their debut album ‘Big In The Suburbs’. News of the record, set for release on 21st March 2025, arrives alongside its title-track and accompanying video, which sees Welly playing a disinterested talent show judge. The Southampton-born artist describes the new track as “Suburban surf-rock. (Feeding-the-ducks-indie?),” explaining: “This is the market stall for…

Sam Fender has announced details of his third album ‘People Watching’. The full-length – set for release on 21st February 2025 via Polydor Records – was produced by Sam alongside bandmates Dean Thompson and Joe Atkinson over two years. Production work took place in London during 2023 with producer Markus Dravs, before moving to Los…

The Great Escape has announced the final 26 names to complete their First Fifty acts line-up for 2025. The newly announced performers include CATTY (pictured), PUNCHBAG, Sirens Of Lesbos, Tia Gostelow, Laundromat Chicks, The Klittens, Nectar Woode, Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie and South Summit. The news coincides with the First Fifty live launch this evening across…

Divorce have dropped their new single ‘Antarctica’. It’s the latest cut from the band’s debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’, due 7th March 2025 via Gravity/Capitol, following ‘All My Freaks’. The Nottingham four-piece – Tiger Cohen-Towell (vocals/bass), Felix Mackenzie-Barrow (vocals/guitar), Adam Peter Smith (guitar/synth) and Kasper Sandstrøm (drums) – recorded at The Calm Farm in North…

Grandmas House have released their new single ‘Screw It Up’. The Bristol four-piece – previously a trio – are following up last year’s ‘Who I Am’ EP, and will host a a release party on 15th November at Bristol’s The Old England. ‘Screw It Up’ also arrives as the band complete a European tour supporting…

Australian singer-songwriter Gordi has shared a new EP titled ‘Lunch at Dune’, alongside a live video featuring SOAK. The EP is built around its title-track, a collaboration with Mercury Prize-nominated Northern Irish folk musician SOAK (aka Bridie Monds-Watson). To mark the release, the pair have shared a live version of the song filmed at The…

My First Time have shared a new video for their single ‘Man Of Ill Repute’. Directed by Grace Pickering, the clip follows an awful, self-obsessed bloke preparing for a night out, with the song exploring themes of toxic masculinity. It’s the first of a series of tracks that see the Bristol-formed four-piece – comprising Isaac…

Bleachers have released their new single ‘Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call’. The track arrives following their self-titled fourth studio album in March via Dirty Hit, which saw them take the cover of Dork. The band also completed their ‘From The Studio To The Stage’ world tour in October with a headline show at New York’s…

Cornish-born newcomer Polly Money has announced her new EP, ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’, due 20th March. The news arrives alongside her new single ‘i’m not proud’, which follows on from ‘Anything (Cool Online x Ross MacDonald Remix)’, featuring The 1975’s Ross MacDonald. The new track explores themes of guilt and desire in relationships, she explains. “‘i’m…

From making snow angels in Malda to lighting up Live At Leeds: In The City, Moonchild Sanelly is leaving her mark wherever she lands. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Grace Pickering, ChantelleKP. FOLLOW DORK X LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK ON SPOTIFY In a snow-dusted corner of Malda, Moonchild Sanelly is sat in her PJs, contemplating…

Weezer have announced their only UK headline show of 2025, set to take place at The Piece Hall in Halifax. The band will perform at the Yorkshire venue on 30th June, with support from Bad Nerves and Teen Mortgage. The show is part of the TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall 2025 series.…

British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson are set to release a new EP. ‘Applesauce’ is due 7th March via Communion Records, with news of the four-track release arriving alongside new single ‘Together’. It follows their recent release ‘Big Leap, No Faith, Small Chancer’. “There are two apple trees in our front yard. Every summer (since we…

Squid are set to release their third album ‘Cowards’ early next year. The full-length is coming via Warp Records on 7th February 2025, and is teased with the launch of their lead single ‘Crispy Skin’, which was inspired by a dystopian novel. Speaking about lead single ‘Crispy Skin’, vocalist Ollie Judge explains: “Crispy Skin was…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY Prima Queen’s debut album is a raw, kaleidoscopic exploration of modern relationships, capturing both heartbreak and the joy of rediscovering yourself. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Kiera Simpson. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY On a crisp autumnal afternoon, Prima Queen are filming their next music video.…

Download Festival 2025 has announced its first wave of acts. The bill will be topped by Green Day, Sleep Token (pictured) and Korn – all set to headline the event for the first time – at Donington Park from 13th-15th June 2025. The line-up also includes Weezer, Sex Pistols (featuring Frank Carter), Jimmy Eat World,…

My Chemical Romance have announced a summer stadium tour. The dates are celebrating ‘The Black Parade’ – originally released in 2006 – with the band performing their seminal album in full at every show. They’ll be accompanied by a hand-picked selection of support acts, including 100gecs, Wallows, Death Cab For Cutie, Garbage and IDLES. Tickets…

Get ready for a Really Very Big 2025, Dear Reader. 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 drop at 10am on Wednesday, 13th November. Since our launch back in 2016, Dork has become the ultimate hype machine for buzzy new…

Angel Olsen is gearing up to release ‘Cosmic Waves Volume 1’, a new compilation and covers project. Arriving through her somethingscosmic label on 6th December, the record features five original songs from up-and-coming artists on Side A, with Olsen covering each artist on Side B. The project includes contributions from Poppy Jean Crawford, Coffin Prick,…

Los Angeles-based band Kills Birds have released their new single ‘Behind’. Out via Lucky Number Records, it arrives alongside an accompanying video directed by Brandon Sommerhalder and marks their first new material since 2021’s second album ‘Married’. Speaking about the single, the band say: “Always late, even when you’re early. Out of time but the…

RAYE has been announced as the latest headliner for next year’s All Points East Festival. She will top the bill on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at London’s Victoria Park, joining fellow headliners Barry Can’t Swim, who performs on Friday 22nd August, and The Maccabees, who play their first show in eight years on Sunday 24th…

John Glacier has announced her debut album ‘Like A Ribbon’. The London-based rapper, poet and producer’s upcoming record features executive production from Kwes Darko, with additional contributions from Flume, Andrew Aged, Surf Gang, Eartheater, and Sampha, and is due on 14th February 2025 via Young. Following her sold-out show at London’s ICA in June and…

Miso Extra has teamed up with Metronomy for her new single ‘Good Kisses’. Produced by and featuring Joseph Mount of Metronomy, the track was recorded this summer and completed at Damon Albarn‘s Studio 13 with Riccardo Damian, known for his work with Ezra Collective, Jorja Smith and Sampha. The song explores themes of romantic insecurity,…

Hard-Fi have shared a new track titled ‘Don’t Need You’. Taken from their upcoming EP ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’, set for release on 15th November via Ignition Records, the new track follows their May comeback single ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’, and their recent drop ‘Always and Forever’. Hard-Fi are celebrating their return with a series…

Essex trio Bilk have shared their new single ‘Summer Days’. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due 24th January, and sees frontman Sol Abrahams reflecting on meeting his current partner. “‘Summer Days’ is about when I met my now girlfriend for the first time in the summer,”…

London post-punk trio Alien Chicks have shared their new single ‘Babe’. The track marks their first new material since the release of their debut EP ‘Indulging The Mobs’ last summer, and is out via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings. Speaking about the single, Josef explains: “‘Babe’ is a letter of complaint dictating that no…

DITZ have shared their new single ‘Taxi Man’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming second album ‘Never Exhale’, due on 24th January 2025 via Republic Of Music and Domino Publishing. Speaking about ‘Taxi Man’, vocalist C.A. Francis says, “We’ve been talking playing most of this new album live for a year now. Out of…

The Panturas are set to release their new EP ‘Galura Tropikalia’ on 22nd November. The Sundanese, Indonesian alternative indie quartet are teasing the release with a video for new single ‘Jimat’ featuring Doel Sumbang. The band say: “Galura Tropikalia can be simply interpreted as a new wave in our musical journey. We are opening the…

The UK is pretty bleak this time of year, isn’t it? Dark days, cold nights – worst of all, festival season is over. Luckily, Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Festival has you covered. The average temperature is 28C, it’s got more huge headliners than you can shake a stick at, and did we mention it’s in Hong…

Down With Boring is back for its latest episode tonight (11th November) with a line-up hot enough to keep the heating off until December at least. 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 puts the world to…

Outbreak Fest have announced expansion plans for 2025. The hardcore and punk festival will begin with a one-day event in London on 13th June, followed by a two-day event at their usual home of Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester on 14th and 15th June. Each city will feature different line-ups, with the event having previously…

Manchester outfit WestSide Cowboy have dropped their debut single. The band, who started as casual jam sessions in drummer Paddy Murphy‘s bedroom, have Lewis Whiting of (recent Dork cover stars, and Mercury Prize winners) English Teacher on production duties for their first release, ‘Ive never met anyone i thought i could really love (until i…

South London band Lip Filler have shared a new single titled ‘Tricky’. The track was produced by St Francis Hotel, known for work with Little Simz and Michael Kiwanuka, and marks their first release single EP ‘witchescrew’. Its accompanying music video was filmed at London’s Electric Ballroom during the band’s recent support slot with Master…

Robbie Williams has announced a 2025 tour spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe. The tour, titled ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025’, will begin at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on 31st May, before visiting London, Manchester and Bath. The tour will then continue across Europe, with performances scheduled in Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Sweden.…

Olivia Rodrigo will headline BST Hyde Park 2025, appearing at the London event on 27th June. The three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will perform on the Great Oak Stage, with former Dork cover stars The Last Dinner Party and girl in red joining her on the supporting bill. Less than four years since her debut single…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Three artists, twenty Grammy nominations, and zero fucks given. Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx’s nomination domination prove pop is done playing it safe. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY When Chappell Roan emerged as Lady Liberty at the Governor’s Ball, engulfed in a cloud of theatrical…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY ‘The Giver’ isn’t just another pop star trying on cowboy boots for size – it’s a rhinestone-studded revolution in action. Words: Dan Harrison. Back in 2011, a 13-year-old Chappell Roan was posting…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK Live At Leeds: In The City Remember when finding new music meant actually leaving your house? Wild times. Well, dust off your walking shoes and grab your most comfortable gig-watching stance – Live At…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As they prepare to drop their debut album ‘Access All Areas’, Britain’s most exciting girl group are ready to show why they’re so much more than your typical viral sensation. Words: Dan Harrison. It’s 2021, and somewhere in the…

Label: Run For CoverReleased: 13th September 2024 
While Cursive’s output has been uniformly high for close to three decades, they’re certainly experiencing something of a creative renaissance since 2018’s ‘Vitriola’. ‘Devourer’ continues the trend, mixing their high-concept ideas with their trademark abrasive indie-rock. This time, apocalyptic visions are mixed with ruminations on the making of and…

Label: Don Giovanni RecordsReleased: 13th September 2024 
There are uncomfortable truths littered throughout Bad Moves’ latest rallying call, but you’ll have to be paying real attention to feel the full force of the DC indie heroes’ ire. You see, Bad Moves may play politically and socially aware indie punk, but they’re also not ones for beating…

Label: Pure Noise RecordsReleased: 8th November 2024 Deciding to self-title your fifth album often signals a definitive statement, a declaration of identity and reinvention. But with ‘State Champs’, the band falls short of delivering anything groundbreaking.  No doubt, State Champs are world beaters when it comes to crafting big pop choruses with layered guitars and snappy…

Label: YoungReleased: 25th October 2024 The feeling of listening to the debut album by mysterious and ever so slightly bonkers British electronic duo Two Shell is like consuming one of those multipacks of fun size chocolate bars. It tastes amazing, you recognise all the flavours, you wish you had more but you’re a bit confused why…

Label: AWALReleased: 1st November 2024 mxmtoon’s ‘liminal space’ finds Maia artist grappling with the complexities of early adulthood, delivering a collection of songs that are both introspective and emotionally weighty. Gone are the ukulele-driven bedroom pop tunes of her earlier work, replaced by a more expansive sound that incorporates elements of country and indie-rock. The album’s…

Label: Bella UnionReleased: 8th November 2024 Our Girl’s ‘The Good Kind’ is a follow-up album to a record that feels like it arrived in a different world. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. The Brighton trio’s six-year hiatus since their pre-The-Happening 2018 debut has yielded a record that’s as comforting as it is introspective. From…

For nearly 30 years, Tim Kasher and co. have challenged genre conventions, keeping Cursive‘s sound fiercely unpredictable. Words: Rob Mair. A dog bar – a functioning pub with a space for hyperactive pups to run around – is probably one of the more unusual spots for an interview. But then we’re at the Fest in…

Aziya has unveiled her new mixtape ‘BAMBI’, accompanied by a video for its title-track. The 10-track project features six full-length songs and four interludes – ‘love you, bye’, ‘lose my light’, ‘bambi summit’ and ‘santi said’, with the latter featuring Santigold, who has mentored Aziya throughout the project. “BAMBI is a mixtape I made in…

The Velveteers have released their new single ‘Suck The Cherry’. The Colorado-based trio’s new album ‘A Million Knives’, produced by Dan Auerbach, will arrive on 14th February 2025 via Easy Eye Sound. The thirteen-track collection follows their 2021 debut ‘Nightmare Daydream’ and was written after a period of extensive touring. “I wrote ‘Suck The Cherry’…

All Points East have confirmed the support acts for Barry Can’t Swim‘s headline day. The Scottish DJ and producer will perform at London’s Victoria Park on 22nd August 2025, joining previously announced headliners The Maccabees who will play their first show in eight years on 24th August 2025. The lineup includes special guests Confidence Man,…

piri & tommy have shared their brand new EP, ‘about dancing’. The follow-up to their ‘froge.mp3’ mixtape, the release features six tracks, including previously released singles ‘99%’ and ‘dog’. “about dancing is a little collection of our best work to date,” the duo explain. “as we listen to and make more and more music, the…

London-based six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw have released their debut EP ‘Eazy Peazy’. To coincide with the release, the band have shared a live session recorded at The George Tavern, directed by Ella Margolin, along with a visualiser for ‘Sports Day’. The EP was recorded with Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox at Echo Zoo studio in Eastbourne. Speaking about…

Rizzle Kicks have announced their new album, ‘Competition Is For Losers’. Set for release on 14th February via BMG, alongside the announcement the duo have shared new single and video ‘New Sport’, which follows on from ‘Javelin’ and ‘Gumdrops’. The video for ‘New Sport’, directed by Earthboi, draws inspiration from Andy Warhol and Basquiat. “Rizzle…

Griff has shared her new single ‘Last Night’s Mascara’. The track arrives following her opening slots for Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter on their respective US tours, and ahead of her own headline tour, which kicks off today in Glasgow. The release also follows her recent cover of ‘Pure Imagination’ from Willy Wonka & the…

Bat For Lashes is set to release a collaborative EP with harpist Lara Somogyi. The release features reimagined versions of tracks from her recent album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’, with ‘The Dream Of Delphi (Harp Visions)’ set to arrive on 6th December via Mercury KX. The collaboration came about after Natasha Khan saw Somogyi perform…

Charlie Puth has returned with new holiday song, ‘December 25th’. He’s also confirmed he’s working on his fourth studio album, the follow-up to his 2022 full-length ‘CHARLIE’, which featured singles ‘Light Switch’ and ‘Left and Right’ with Jung Kook of BTS. “I wrote and recorded December 25 completely on a whim a few weeks ago…

Dork’s Night Out crept out of the shadows once again, haunting Halloween with a spooktacular twist on our annual bash. The long-awaited return of ‘Night of the Living Dork’ at Colours Hoxton came just in time to rattle our autumn calendar and bring a little undead charm to the season. Sometimes, the best parties are…

From Top 10 hits to an intimate solo debut: Bradley Simpson steps out of his comfort zone to navigate fame, fear, and ‘The Panic Years’. Read the latest cover feature for our New Music Friday edit, PLAY. Words: Abigail Firth. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Ten years in the game is a long time for any…

Jorja Smith has announced a new double A-side release. ‘Loving You’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ – which she worked on with Maverick Sabre – follow on from her second album ‘Falling or Flying’, and arrive alongside details of a UK and Ireland tour for 2025, which includes multiple nights at London’s Eventim Apollo. The…

BTS member V is set to release a new holiday duet with Bing Crosby, titled ‘White Christmas (with V of BTS)’. The collaboration comes 47 years after Crosby’s last cross-generational duet with David Bowie in 1977. The release arrives through a partnership between the Bing Crosby Estate, Primary Wave Music, and Geffen Records. “I’m so…

Rose Gray has shared new single ‘Wet & Wild’. It’s the latest track to be taken from her upcoming debut album ‘Louder, Please’. Set for release via Play It Again Sam on 17th January, the record follows on from the Walthamstow-based artist’s ‘Dancing Drinking Talking’ mixtape and EPs ‘Higher Than The Sun’ and ‘Synchronicity’. Speaking…

Louis Dunford has announced details of his debut album ‘Be Lucky’, set to arrive on 14th February via RCA Records. The North London songwriter’s first full-length release is due on 14th February, and features his latest single ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’, inspired by a friend of his father – a former East End boxer…

Celeste has returned with new single ‘This Is Who I Am’ via Polydor Records. The track, produced by BEACH NOISE, features as the opening theme for Sky’s new series The Day of the Jackal, a television adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s novel, starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. “This song has existed for a long time,…

Leo Bhanji has shared new single ‘Book 1’. It’s from his upcoming EP titled ‘Shell’, the London-based singer, songwriter and producer first new music in three years following his previous project ‘No Guard’. The six-track project is due on 29th November via Dirty Hit, and includes songs such as ’27’, ‘Hazel & Deadnettle’, ‘Dance W…

Pet Shop Boys have announced a new double A-side single. ‘New London Boy’ and a cover of Bowie’s ‘All The Young Dudes’ is available in two digital bundles, and forthcoming CD singles releasing on 15th November. The songs are thematically linked, with ‘New London Boy’ chronicling Neil Tennant‘s move to London in 1972, when David…

Say Now have shared their new single ‘Makeup Sex’, produced by Billen Ted (RAYE) and Maestro (Rihanna, Tyla). The release follows the group winning GLAMOUR’s Women of the Year ‘Rising Star’ award, and sees the trio – Amelia Onuorah, Maddie Haynes and Ysabelle Angeli – exploring themes of toxic relationships and impulsive decisions. “We wrote…

Everyone Says Hi have confirmed a few new shows. The band are set to embark on a series of live dates to coincide with their upcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on 31st January 2025 via Chrysalis Records. The band, fronted by ex-Kaiser Chiefs’ songwriter and drummer Nick Hodgson, will perform two headline shows…

Barry Can’t Swim has been confirmed as a headliner for All Points East 2025. The DJ and producer, also known as Joshua Mainnie, has not long released his debut album ‘When Will We Land?’ and will take the top slot on Friday 22nd August at Victoria Park, London. “Been dying to share this one.. Next…

After smashing through milestone after milestone with their self-titled debut, Somebody’s Child retreated to create something more considered. As they prepare to unleash new material at Live At Leeds: In The City, Cian Godfrey talks artistic evolution, creative boundaries, and making peace with time’s endless march. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jim Fuller. FOLLOW DORK X LIVE…

Mercury Prize-winner Michael Kiwanuka has been announced as the headliner for Cross The Tracks. The festival, which celebrates jazz, funk and soul music, will return to London’s Brockwell Park on 25th May 2025. The line-up also features Jordan Rakei, Cymande, Sinéad Harnett, and Bashy. Cross The Tracks maintains a 50/50 gender split across its line-up,…

Field Day is set to move to Brockwell Park for next year, with Peggy Gou announced as headliner. The London event, which celebrates its 15th anniversary, will take place on 24th May 2025 at its new South London location. Peggy Gou tops the first wave of artists, along with Jungle, Folamour, Bubble Love, Fatima Yamaha…

In the world of digital entertainment, slots have been conquering top positions in online gaming. It’s likely the simplicity and graphic appeal of slots that attract people from all over the world, but one important ingredient that is often overlooked is the music.  The musical score in an online slot game shouldn’t just be a…

Leeds-based collective Honesty have released their new single ‘TORMENTOR’. It’s the latest track to be shared from their upcoming debut album, ‘U R HERE’, due 7th February via Partisan Records, and arrives ahead of their set at Mutations Festival later this week. Speaking about the new track, vocalist Imi Marston explains: “Tormentor was one of…

The Amazons have announced their fourth album ’21st Century Fiction’. Set for release on 9th May 2025, the record follows their 2022 album ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’ and arrives alongside new single ‘Pitch Black’. The Reading band recorded the album across multiple locations, including Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in…

Girls Aloud are set to release a new version of ‘I’ll Stand By You’ featuring the late Sarah Harding on lead vocals to support BBC Children In Need. The vocals were discovered in the Girls Aloud vault while the band were pulling together archive material for The Girls Aloud Show arena tour earlier this year,…

Gia Ford has shared her new single ‘Earth Return’ via Chrysalis Records. The track marks her first new music since the release of her debut album ‘Transparent Things’ earlier this year, and was recorded during those same sessions. “‘Earth Return’ was born out of the desire to be in your most loved place when you…

Kneecap are set to headline Wide Awake Festival 2025. The one-day London event will also host sets from former Dork cover stars CMAT (pictured) and English Teacher, as well as Daniel Avery, SPRINTS, Mannequin Pussy, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and loads more. The festival, organised by Bad Vibrations, LNZRT and the teams behind MOTH Club and…

FEET have announced a new single ‘Number One’. It’s from the sessions for their recently released album ‘Make It Up’, and coincides with their biggest UK headline tour to date, continuing throughout November. “Before the second step of any landing there is always the first,” says George Haverson of the new track. “We present this…

Hex Girlfriend have released their new single ‘Drugs, Oil & Guns’ via sly-tone records. The track follows their recent single ‘Graveyard on a Beach’, which was the first to be taken from the duo’s upcoming EP ‘No Golf Cart Parking’, set for release on 22nd November. “‘Drugs, Oil and Guns’ is very directly about the…

Celeste is set to release her new single ‘This Is Who I Am’ on 6th November via Polydor Records. It’s a contribution to upcoming Sky and Peacock Original series The Day of the Jackal. Based on Frederick Forsyth‘s novel, the show follows an elite assassin (Eddie Redmayne) attempting an impossible hit, while being pursued by…

Matt Maltese is gearing up to make his stage composition debut for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He’s written original music – including an exclusive Christmas song – for their upcoming production of Twelfth Night at Stratford-upon-Avon. The music will be performed live each night by members of the acting company during the show’s run from…

Ava Max has shared a new holiday single titled ‘1 Wish’. The track follows her recent collaboration with David Guetta and Alphaville on ‘Forever Young’, which Max debuted live in Ibiza last week. It adds to her string of 2024 releases including ‘Spot A Fake’, ‘My Oh My’, and her collaboration with Kygo, ‘Whatever’. The…

CHINCHILLA has shared a Simlish version of ‘CAPS LOCK’. The new iteration of the track, which originally appeared on CHINCHILLA’s EP ‘Flytrap’ earlier this year, has been re-recorded in the fictional language used in The Sims video game series, for The Sims 4: Life & Death Expansion Pack 17, which is available now. The game’s…

Write this one on your festival schedule, the line-up for Dork‘s stage at Year’s End Festival is here. The one-day event, presented by Manchester record label and promoters Scruff of the Neck, will feature over 75 artists performing across multiple venues including Gorilla, Deaf Institute (that’s us), Fac251, Mother Mary’s, Thirsty Scholar, Retro and Brickhouse…

86TVs have released a Deluxe Edition of their self-titled debut album. The band – formed by (no longer former!) The Maccabees members Hugo and Felix White alongside their brother Will and drummer Jamie Morrison – are making available new material that was initially released as a bonus 7″ with the album’s limited edition vinyl format.…

Alice Costelloe has released her new EP ‘When It’s The Time’ via Moshi Moshi Records. Created in collaboration with producer Mike Lindsay, known for his work with Laura Marling and Anna B Savage, the five-track EP explores themes of mortality, desire, and the fleeting nature of life. “In a way, it’s about endings, moving on…

Lauren Spencer Smith has shared a new single called ‘small’ via Island/Republic Records. The track marks her first release since her 2023 debut album ‘Mirror’, and sees her addressing themes of body image and self-acceptance. “‘small’ is definitely one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” she explains. “It’s about anyone who’s felt the…

Noah Kahan is set to headline BST Hyde Park in London next summer, marking his biggest UK show to date. The Vermont singer-songwriter will top the bill on 4th July 2025, with support from Gracie Abrams. Additional acts are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Earlier this year, Kahan achieved both the UK…

Wunderhorse have announced a series of headline shows for May 2025. The dates lead up to their previously-confirmed show – and their biggest headline performance to date – at London’s Alexandra Palace, in support of latest album ‘Midas’. “When we first went into the studio to make this record, the only thing we were sure…

The Libertines are set to perform at London’s Gunnersbury Park next summer. The band will play a major outdoor show on 9th August 2025, joined by special guests Supergrass, alongside Soft Play, Hak Baker, Lambrini Girls and Real Farmer for the event. The Libertines comment: “The old white mansion in Gunnersbury Park is in one…

Deftones have announced a headline show at London’s Crystal Palace Park for 29th June 2025, with special guests Weezer and High Vis. The Sacramento band, formed in 1988, consists of Chino Moreno, Frank Delgado, Stephen Carpenter, and Abe Cunningham. They have released nine studio albums throughout their career, with their most recent being ‘Ohms’. The…

Fontaines D.C. have shared a new music video for their track ‘Bug’. The clip was directed by Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, featuring footage from his upcoming film Bird, which will be released in UK and US cinemas on 8th November via MUBI. The film stars Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, and Nykiya Adams, with Fontaines D.C.’s…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK It’s the second most important vote you could possibly make this week. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY This year hit different – serving more plot twists than Taylor Swift has ‘Reputation’ era jumpsuits. English Teacher snatched the Mercury Prize with ‘This Could Be Texas’, a record that…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK Amyl & The Sniffers If punk rock was a person, it’d be the kind that throws a brick through your window with a love note attached. Enter Amyl & The Sniffers, currently preparing to…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY The first taster of Inhaler’s upcoming third album, ‘Open Wide’ (due 7th February 2025), suggests a band less interested in following paths than forging their own. Words: Dan Harrison. Sometimes evolution happens…

FLO are set to embark on their ‘Access All Areas’ UK and European tour in 2025. The BRITs Rising Star award winners, who recently supported Kehlani on their Crash World Tour across North American arenas, will begin the run of shows in Copenhagen on 2nd March. The tour, which marks their biggest to date, includes…