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Gurriers have released a new single, ‘No More Photos’. It marks the final pre-release single from their upcoming debut album ‘Come and See’, set for release on 13th September via No Filter. The band explain: “This is a ferocious punk song about a distaste for nightclubs, the people you meet in the chipper in the…

Geordie Greep, of Black Midi, has announced his debut solo album ‘The New Sound’. Set for release on 4th October, the announcement comes shortly after Greep and bandmate Cameron Picton confirmed the “indefinite” end of Black Midi on social media. The main theme of the record is desperation, Greep explains: “You don’t hear an unreliable…

Down With Boring is heading to Reading Festival this weekend, and we’re pleased to let you in on the Dork faves who will be joining us for the ride. The podcast that’s been subjecting unsuspecting artists to audio torture masquerading as interviews is ‘doing’ Reading. We’re bringing our special brand of musical mayhem to a…

Amyl & The Sniffers have announced their third album ‘Cartoon Darkness’. The full-length – recorded with producer Nick Launay at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles – is set for release on 25th October 2024 via Rough Trade Records. Amy Taylor, the band’s vocalist, explains the album’s themes: “Cartoon Darkness is about climate crisis,…

Car Boot Sale have released their new single ‘Feet Tappin’. The London-based five-piece have self-recorded the track in their basement studio in Dalston, and it arrives ahead of live shows at George Tavern, London (24th August) and Prince Albert, Brighton (29th). “We recorded the track ourselves in a basement studio in Dalston,” the band explain.…

Laura Marling has unveiled her new single ‘No One’s Gonna Love You Like I Can’. It marks the second track from her forthcoming album ‘Patterns in Repeat’, set for release on 25th October via Chrysalis/Partisan Records. ‘Patterns in Repeat’ marks Marling’s eighth studio album and her first release since becoming a parent in 2023. The…

GRACEY has returned with her new single ‘Delirium’. ‘Delirium’ was created across multiple locations, including GRACEY’s home in Camden, studios in Los Angeles, and sessions in Sweden. The track sees her collaborating with EasyFun and producers AFTERHRS. Speaking about the single, she shares: “‘Delirium’ felt like the perfect song to return with as it captures…

Naarm/Melbourne band Radio Free Alice have released their new ‘Polyester EP’. The EP was initially started in Melbourne before being completed during the band’s recent European tour. Recording took place in various impromptu locations including studios, backstage areas, tour vans, street corners, hostel bunk beds and train stations across cities like London, Paris, Bristol, Dublin,…

Hayden Thorpe has released a new single ‘He’. It’s the latest cut from his upcoming album ‘Ness’, set for release on 27th September. The album, inspired by Orford Ness, a former military site on the Suffolk coast, features lyrics by author Robert Macfarlane. Hayden says of the new single: “I loved the swagger and strut of…

Sŵn Festival have announced the second wave of acts for their 2024 edition. Set to take place across Cardiff from 17th-19th October, the multi-venue festival, now part of the Cardiff Music City Festival, will feature performances from Lambrini Girls, Philip Selway, HONESTY, The Tubs, Automotion, Jesca Hoop, Crows, and Good Neighbours, among others. These acts…

Pendulum have released a new single titled ‘Napalm’, featuring punk hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae. The track marks the band’s first new music of 2024 and arrives just ahead of their main stage performances at Reading & Leeds this weekend. The track was produced by Rob Swire in his London studio. “As soon as…

The Hard Quartet have announced their eponymous debut album. The band, comprising Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, will launch the release on 4th October via Matador Records. They have also shared a new single and video, ‘Rio’s Song’. Directed by Jared Sherbert, the video for ‘Rio’s Song’ was shot earlier this…

Wallice has announced her debut album ‘The Jester’. Set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit, the LA-based artist has also shared two new singles: ‘Heaven Has To Happen’ and ‘The Opener’. ‘Heaven Has To Happen’ explores the theme of imposter syndrome. Wallice explains, “I started this right after my very first tour opening…

Blondshell has shared a new song and video, ‘What’s Fair’. The track, which has already become a live favourite during recent sets, explores complex mother-daughter relationships. Sabrina Teitelbaum comments on the song’s themes: “I think that any relationship between a mother and a daughter is inherently complicated. Maybe it’s because of my own relationship, which…

Label: JagjaguwarReleased: 23rd August 2024 Malice K’s debut album ‘Avanti’ is less a collection of songs and more an open-wound set to music – raw, visceral, and impossible to ignore. Alex Konschuh, the visual artist and songwriter behind the project, has crafted a record unafraid to wade into the murky waters of chaos and loss. His…

Label: Hopeless RecordsReleased: 23rd August 2024 Since their debut album ‘Skinny Dipping’, Stand Atlantic have gradually dialled up the noise, increasing their experimentation and slowly embracing their darker side. Their new album, ‘…WAS HERE’, represents the next step on this journey, presenting a band embracing existential angst with clenched fists, fire in their bellies, and maniacal…

Label: Hopeless RecordsReleased: 23rd August 2024 Sarah Tudzin probably doesn’t have access to supernatural forces, but listening to illuminati hotties’ ‘POWER’, you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise; such is the whispered allure contained within. ‘POWER’ is a rollercoaster that careens through the highs and lows of life with the reckless abandon of a shopping trolley commandeered…

Label: Released: 23rd August 2024 Zeal & Ardor’s new album ‘Greif’ takes inspiration from an annual parade in frontman Manuel Gagneux’s Swiss hometown, in which a gryphon (or Greif) marches down the streets of Basel. In doing so, the creature snubs the iron-fisted elites in favour of the working class. It’s an album with bite: part…

Label: XLReleased: 23rd August 2024 Fontaines D.C. have always been a band that people want to pigeonhole. From the ‘new post-punk’ of their debut to being the frontrunners of the ‘Celtic revival’ on 2022’s ‘Skinty Fia’, it’s been a constant effort to stay one step ahead of people’s preconceptions. New album ‘Romance’ is no different –…

State Champs have announced their fourth studio album. The self-titled record is set for release on 8th November via Pure Noise Records, and the Albany-raised pop-punk band have also shared two new songs from it, ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Too Late To Say’. Frontman Derek DiScanio says, “We found our way, through the ups and downs…

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled their latest single, ‘Feel’, alongside its accompanying video. The release is part of a five-track digital bundle featuring the radio edit of ‘Feel’, a new song ‘Everybody Will Dance’, and a German demo of ‘The Schlager Hit Parade’ from their recent album ‘Nonetheless’, performed by Chris Lowe. The digital package…

With her debut album ‘Transparent Things’, Gia Ford steps into the spotlight as a musical storyteller, weaving tales of outcasts and misfits. From serial killers to lonely housewives, she invites us into a world where fact and fiction blur. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. FOLLOW HYPE…

Neuro-inclusive music event series Out Of Body Pop has announced a new party. The day-long event is set to take place on 29th September at EartH Kitchen in London. Headlining the music bill is Kindness, aka Adam Bainbridge, who will be joined by Don Sinini, REGALJASON, Harietta, Megalashhh, Betul Arik, Yungirie, and DJ Plant. The…

blink-182 have announced ‘ONE MORE TIME… PART-2’, set to arrive on 6th September via Columbia Records. The new release expands on their 2023 album ‘ONE MORE TIME…’, adding eight previously unheard tracks. It will be available in multiple physical configurations, including a limited-edition Blue Balls Colored Vinyl. Ahead of the full release, blink-182 will share…

Sziget is the sort of bewitching festival that’ll steal your heart. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Sziget really does feel like a wonderland. Sure, it’s not the only festival to feature gorgeous circus performances or immersive light installations, but on Budapest’s island of freedom, it’s all so intertwined with the music that it’s impossible not…

MUNA’s Katie Gavin has released a new solo single and video, ‘Casual Drug Use’. Set for release on 25th October via Saddest Factory Records, her debut album ‘What A Relief’ explores themes of intimacy and romance, drawing inspiration from artists like Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, and Ani DiFranco. Gavin describes the new single: “This is…

Wasia Project have announced a UK tour for November 2024. ‘The Isotope’ tour, supporting their forthcoming ‘Isotope’ EP, due 29th August, will see the duo perform seven dates across the country, with rising jazz star Hohnen Ford as support. The new shows follow the band’s upcoming sold-out tours of Europe and the US in September…

Jorja Smith has released a video for her new single, ‘High’. Produced by her long-term collaborators DAMEDAME*, the track marks Smith’s first original music since her second album ‘falling or flying’, which was released in September 2023. She says of the track: “High is a song I wrote about finding a friend within myself, even…

Bright Eyes have unveiled a video for ‘Rainbow Overpass’. It’s the latest single from their upcoming tenth studio album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’, set for release on 20th September via Dead Oceans, and features Alex Orange Drink of The So So Glos. Of the video concept, Alex Orange Drink says, “Rainbow overpass is a term coined by our…

Our Girl have released the title-track from their upcoming album. Their new record ‘The Good Kind’ is set for release on 8th November via Bella Union, and has already been teased by ‘Something About Me Being a Woman’ and ‘Relief’. Commenting on the track, singer/guitarist Soph Nathan says: “I have particularly vivid memories; acid images that seem…

If you pay even the slightest bit of attention while browsing this very website, you’ll be well aware of Dork Radio. Our audio arm, it’s dedicated to a 24/7/365 stream of specially curated new music. With no room for algorithms or robots who want to guess at what you’re into based on that time your dad…

Current Dork cover stars Blossoms have announced details of a headline UK tour for October and November 2024. Speaking about the upcoming run, Blossoms say: ‘We’ve been waiting to announce this tour for a while! This album was recorded live so we can’t wait to play the new tunes and all your favourites at these…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY 2024’s latest new single sees Halsey dive deep into their rock roots, delivering a raw cut that tackles fame, identity, and the price of being a muse. With their new album on the horizon, the stage…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY From headliners to hidden gems, Reading & Leeds remains a barometer of what’s happening at the overlap of alternative and mainstream culture, reflecting and influencing what’s happening right now in equal measure. As this weekend’s celebrations prepare to…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As they prepare to drop their fourth album ‘ROMANCE’ – a game-changing masterpiece that ignores expectations and delivers – before heading to the fields of Reading & Leeds for what could be a future headline slot audition, it’s time to start asking if Fontaines D.C. could well…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY From dominating the charts to hitting the triple-A list, 2024 has seen Sabrina make good on her promise of becoming a true alpha in the Main Pop Girlie leagues. With her new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ about to drop,…

Disclosure have released a new version of their latest single ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’. The track was recorded live at The Mews studio in London. The reworked track, titled ‘She’s Gone, Dance On (Live From The Mews)’, features a full band including the duo’s father, Robin Lawrence, on electric guitar. This release follows a series…

Chrissy Costanza, lead singer of Against The Current, has announced her debut EP. ‘VII’ is due on 9th October, with the news following on from her debut single ‘7 Minutes In Hell’, featuring LA-based pop duo VOILÀ, and new single ‘If Looks Could Kill’. Costanza shares her excitement about the new project: “Hey friends, I’m…

Coldplay have confirmed the tracklisting for their upcoming new album. The band’s forthcoming full-length ‘Moon Music’ is set for release on 4th October, and has already been teased first single ‘Feelslikeimfallinginlove’. The album’s second single, ‘WE PRAY‘, featuring Burna Boy, Little Simz, Elyanna and TINI, will be released on Friday, 23rd August. The full tracklisting, revealed earlier today on Instagram, reads:…

Coco Jones has released her new single ‘Sweep It Up’ via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. The track follows Jones’ previous single ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’, which was released in May; both tracks are set to feature on her upcoming as-yet-unannounced new album. She says of the release: “I am so excited to give the…

Port Talbot-born musician Hannah Grae has released a new single, ‘Star Crossed Lover’. The track, described as a post-breakup anthem, was co-written by Grae alongside Duncan Mills, Charlie Sinclair, and Fred Macpherson. Grae says of the track: “When I wrote ‘Star Crossed Lover’, one half of me wanted to express my rage and the other…

Royal Blood have released a 10th-anniversary edition of their self-titled debut album, accompanied by a new short documentary. The ’10th Anniversary Edition’ includes bonus material such as four b-sides from the era, including ‘One Trick Pony’ and ‘Hole’, plus the previously unreleased ‘Sleeptalker’ and Tom Dalgety‘s original mix of ‘Ten Tonne Skeleton’. It also features…

Alkaline Trio have dropped a new double A-side single. The release features two previously unheard tracks, ‘The Sacrifice’ and ‘At Sickness’. The songs are now available digitally, with a limited edition 7″ vinyl release set for 18th October. The tracks were originally written and recorded for the band’s tenth studio album, ‘Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs’,…

Hope Tala has released a new single titled ‘Thank Goodness’. The West London artist’s latest track is described as a summer-themed anthem about the relief of avoiding a difficult situation. The single follows Hope’s recent inclusion on Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist with her song ‘I Can’t Even Cry’. This marks the third year Hope…

Remi Wolf has released a new music video for ‘Pitiful’. It’s a track from her second album ‘Big Ideas’, with the clip documenting a Las Vegas adventure, featuring candid moments of the artist dancing through the city and hotel lobby in extravagant loungewear. ‘Big Ideas’ follows Wolf’s 2021 debut album ‘Juno’. Since then, Wolf have…

Little Simz is set to curate a special edition of Tate Modern Lates. The event will take place on 31st August, offering visitors a unique evening of music, conversations, workshops, and more. The rapper, singer and actor will take over the gallery for the night, presenting a programme that celebrates London’s creative talent and showcases…

FIDLAR have released their new single, ‘SAD KIDS’. It marks the latest preview of their upcoming fourth studio album ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’, and explores the theme of heartbroken youth seeking solace in partying. ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ marks FIDLAR’s first full-length project in over five years. The album was self-produced and recorded at Balboa Recording Studio…

Dora Jar has released her new single ‘Ragdoll’. It arrives ahead of her debut album ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire’, set for release on 13th September via Island Records. The new track explores themes of identity and powerlessness. “Ragdoll is about me feeling sometimes powerless in my own life,” Dora explains.…

Pale Waves have released their new single ‘Gravity’. It marks the third track from their upcoming album ‘Smitten’, set for release on 27th September via Dirty Hit, and sees frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie exploring the conflict between love and religion. She explains: “Gravity is about a woman who chose Jesus over me. It took the longest…

Peggy Gou has released a new single ‘Find The Way’ via Gudu Records The track is Gou’s first new material since her debut album ‘I Hear You’, which was released on XL Recordings in June. It arrives ahead of her headline show at London’s Gunnersbury Park on 17th August – her largest headline performance to…

ratbag has returned with her first new music of 2024, single ‘pinky boy’. The track marks ratbag’s first release since their debut EP ‘why aren’t you laughing?’, which came out in December last year. Speaking about the single, ratbag shares: “‘pinky boy’ is a song about shitty boyfriends and poorly treated pussycats. It describes the…

After supporting MUNA and Fletcher, conquering Glastonbury, and overcoming health hurdles, ARXX are poised for their biggest year yet. Hanni Pidduck and Clara Townsend discuss their evolution, secret projects, and spreading queer joy. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Rosie Powell. FOLLOW PLAY ON…

RESERATE are celebrating the release of their debut album with a new lyric video. The clip is for featured track ‘The Longing’, with full-length ‘Introspect’ out today (16th August). The Singapore-based alt-metal band are also set to support BABYMETAL in Singapore on 20th August. ‘Introspect’, a 10-track album self-produced by the band, explores themes of…

Kids In Glass Houses have released their new track ‘Rothko Painting’. It marks the third single from their upcoming album ‘Pink Flamingo’, due 25th October; their first full-length release in 11 years. Vocalist Aled Phillips explains the song’s theme: “The song is about self-destructive behaviour and plays out like an intervention. It opens from the…

Halsey has unveiled a new single, ‘Lonely is the Muse’. It’s the third release from an as-yet-unannounced forthcoming fifth studio album, following recent drops ‘Lucky’ and ‘The End’, and has been compared to her previous collaborations with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Halsey debuted the track during their headline performances at Budapest’s Sziget Festival and…

Del Water Gap has unveiled a new single, ‘Purple Teeth, The Bravery’. It’s a cut from a new Deluxe Edition of second album ‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’, set for release on 16th August via Mom + Pop Music. The Deluxe Edition will feature three bonus tracks, including the new single,…

Michael Kiwanuka has unveiled the video for his new single ‘Floating Parade’. The visuals were directed by New Orleans-based filmmaker Phillip Youmans, who previously collaborated with Kiwanuka on the video for ‘Beautiful Life’. ‘Floating Parade’ also sees Kiwanuka reunite with producers Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind his previous two records. Kiwanuka explained the…

West London singer-songwriter Hope Tala has announced a mini tour for October. The short run will feature performances in London, New York and Los Angeles, with the news arriving ahead of her upcoming single ‘Thank Goodness’, due on Friday, 16th August. The announcement follows Tala’s inclusion on Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist with her recent…

Trash Boat have released a new single, ‘Better Than Yesterday’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming album ‘Heaven Can Wait’, set for release on 4th October via Hopeless Records. The St Albans quintet’s fourth full-length album explores themes of introspection, anxiety, and societal frustration. Frontman Tobi Duncan explains, “Life is pretty chaotic. The world…

Drug Church have released their new single ‘Chow’. The track is taken from the punk band’s upcoming album ‘Prude’, set to be released on 4th October 2024 via Pure Noise Records, which follows on from 2022 album ‘Hygiene’. The full-length was recorded and produced by longtime collaborator Jon Markson. ‘Chow’ is the second single from…

Hinds have released a new single, ‘The Bed, The Room, The Rain And You’. It’s the final pre-release track from the Madrid-based indie duo’s, consisting of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote, new album ‘VIVA HINDS’, set for release on 6th September via Lucky Number. On the new single, Carlotta and Ana note, “It’s a love…

FEVER 333 have announced details of their upcoming album ‘DARKER WHITE’. The record is set for release on 4th October via Century Media Records, under exclusive license from 333 WRECKORDS CREW. The band have also shared a new single, ‘NO HOSTAGES’, with a music video set arrive this Friday, 18th August. Frontman Jason Aalon explains…

Rose Gray has released a new track titled ‘Angel of Satisfaction’. The song is Gray’s second recent release following the single ‘Free’, and arrives as the Walthamstow-based artist, songwriter, and DJ is working on her debut album. She explains the inspiration behind the song: “[‘Angel of Satisfaction’] plays on the idea of temptation, being blessed,…

Label: Lucky NumberReleased: 16th August 2024 Charly Bliss’s third album ‘Forever’ is a bittersweet sugar rush, a collection of power-pop gems that shimmer with the intense emotions of youth while grappling with the complexities of growing up. It bottles the feeling of staying up all night with your best friends, laughing until you cry, and then…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 16th August 2024 beabadoobee is adept at changing her style so gradually that you barely even notice that she has. Compare her third album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ to her 2020 debut ‘Fake It Flowers’, and it’s evident just how much she’s transformed over the last four years.  The top of the…

Navigating the choppy waters of the music industry with a compass of camaraderie: Make Friends’ journey from campus to working with modern indie royalty is a testament to the power of genuine connection in a digital age. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Maybe…

Nilüfer Yanya has unveiled ‘Mutations’, the latest single from her forthcoming album ‘My Method Actor’. The new track explores themes of subtle personal transformation, with Yanya sharing: “‘Mutations’ deals with change brought about by circumstance. This is not the phoenix rising from the ashes but the subtle change that happens constantly as millions of tiny…

Heriot have released a new single, ‘At the Fortress Gate‘. It’s from their recently announced debut album, ‘Devoured by the Mouth of Hell’. The long-awaited full-length will be released 27th September via Century Media, recorded with Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects) and Will Putney (END, Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers). The band comment: “‘At the Fortress…

Bristol-based band Saloon Dion have released their new EP ‘Where You’ll Find Me’. The EP, recorded in Newcastle with Thom Lewis (aka Bramwell Bronte), marks the group’s first body of work since their debut EP ‘Muckers’ last year. Vocalist Dave Sturgess elaborates on the EP’s themes: “Lyrically, Where You’ll Find Me draws on themes of…

Hippo Campus have released their new single ‘Forget It’. The track marks the latest preview of their forthcoming fourth album ‘Flood’. The US indie band’s new LP is set to arrive on 20th September via Psychic Hotlineand features recent singles ‘Everything at Once’, ‘Tooth Fairy’ and ‘Paranoid’. Recorded in 10 days at Sonic Ranch on…

Australian duo Skegss have announced their third studio album ‘Pacific Highway Music’. The full-length is set for release on 18th October 2024 via Loma Vista Recordings. The band, consisting of Ben Reed (vocals, guitar) and Jonny Lani (drums), have also shared a new single ‘Out Of My Head’, accompanied by a karaoke-style video. Reed comments…

Confidence Man have released their new single, ‘Let Them Bells Ring’. It’s from the Dork cover stars’ contribution to the fabric mix series, ‘fabric Presents Confidence Man’, set for release on 23rd August. ‘Let Them Bells Ring’ features a Balearic-inspired piano house sound with a bass line and vocals from Sugar Bones. The band describe…

Brighton duo ARXX have unveiled their latest single ‘Trouble’. It’s taken from their upcoming second album ‘Good Boy’, set for release on 4th October via Submarine Cat Records, and sees the band exploring a break-up, they explain: “This song felt like the most instinctive thing I’ve ever written. The palette we chose is meant to…

Frank Carter and Sex Pistols members Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock have announced a new London show. The group will perform at O2 Forum Kentish Town on 26th September, playing the Sex Pistols’ seminal 1977 album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety. This new gig follows their Bush Hall fundraiser shows, which…

mxmtoon has shared a self-directed and self-edited music video for latest single, ‘i hate texas’. The video features footage captured by Sophia Juliette during mxmtoon’s recent North American stadium tour supporting AJR. mxmtoon comments: “Making the music video for ‘i hate texas’ was a really fun way to get back to my roots on YouTube.…

Plus RAYE, Yard Act, Blondshell, IDLES and more. Words + Photos: Aurora Henni Krogh. Located a mere 20-minute walk from the city centre, you might expect Øya’s festival grounds to have an urban edge. Yet, the luscious greenery feels far away from the stresses of city life – and isn’t that part of a good…

That’s right, we’re back at Flow, Helsinki’s premier music festival. Words: Jake Hawkes. We’re on the site of a brutalist power station, 50 metres away from a vegan taco stand, watching Finnish pop-rapper Isac Elliot set off so much pyro that it’s a wonder he hasn’t cooked the front row of the crowd like a…

Charly Bliss have unveiled ‘Back There Now’. It’s the latest track taken from their forthcoming album ‘FOREVER’, set for release on 16th August via Lucky Number. Eva Hendricks says of the song: “One of the craziest things about getting older is growing away from the things you did when you were young(er) and stupid(er). But…

Katy J Pearson has unveiled ‘Maybe’, the latest single from her forthcoming third album ‘Someday, Now’. “I’ve had this song with me for years now — it took a while to get there,” she explains. “When I was in the rehearsal room with Huw Evans [H. Hawkline], a few lyric tweaks happened. The chorus used…

The Linda Lindas have released their new single ‘Yo Me Estreso’. The track arrives ahead of their upcoming album ‘No Obligation’, set to release on 11th October via Epitaph. The song and accompanying video feature a guest appearance by “Weird Al” Yankovic on accordion. Bela Salazar of the band explains the inspiration behind the track:…

Tom Fleming, formerly of Wild Beasts, has announced his second solo album as One True Pairing. ‘Endless Rain’ is set for release on 25th October via Domino, and was recorded in Dublin in 2022 with producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy at Hellfire studios. Fleming reflects on the album’s origins: “It was off the back of a…

DEADLETTER have unveiled a video for their new single ‘More Heat!’. It’s the latest track from their upcoming debut album ‘Hysterical Strength’, set for release on 13th September via SO Recordings, and follows the lead single ‘Mere Mortal’, and subsequent releases ‘Mother’ and ‘Relieved’. Lead singer Zac Lawrence says of the song: “More Heat! is about…

Don’t sleep on this lot. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. There’s always a lot of brilliant stuff happening at Sziget 2024. From the near-constant rave happening in the dance corner of The Island Of Freedom to the firework-strewn shenanigans of the main stages via brilliant new bands making their own mark on the festival, the…

Moonchild Sanelly has released a new single titled ‘Big Booty’. It marks the second track from her forthcoming as-yet-unannounced studio album. The song, out now on Transgressive, features lyrics in both English and Xhosa and was produced by Johan Hugo. “Big Booty is a tongue-in-cheek romantic love letter to… my big ass!” she explains. “She’s…

Olivia Dean has released a video for her new single ‘Time’, a year after her breakout debut album ‘Messy’. The track, which premiered at her triple-sold out London Hammersmith Apollo headline shows earlier this year, was produced by Zac Nahome and co-written by Max Wolfgang, Bastian Langebaek, and Matt Hales. Speaking about ‘Time’, Olivia says:…

Bodega have announced a deluxe edition of their 2024 album ‘Our Brand Could Be Yr Life’. Titled ‘Brand On The Run’, it’s set for release on 1st November via Chrysalis Records, with the digital expanded version featuring seven additional tracks, including four previously unreleased songs and three limited edition B-sides. The first single from the…

WOOZE have announced their return with a new single titled ‘Sabre Tooth Spider’. The British/Korean duo, formed in 2017 by Jamie She and Theo Spark, drew musical inspiration from the Power Puff Girls theme song for their latest track. ‘Sabre Tooth Spider’ combines heavy, distorted, 80s-inspired riffs with glam-inflected vocals and anthemic hooks. The track…

Christopher Owens has announced his new album, ‘I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair’. The full-length is set for release on 18th October via True Panther Records. The former Girls frontman has also shared a new single, ‘No Good’, accompanied by a live acoustic performance video directed by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti. Owens has faced significant…

Label: Staple Diet RecordsReleased: 2nd August 2024 Roaring out the traps with a couple of their best songs in years, the one-two punch of ‘Asleep’ and ‘Stuck in the Car With You’ sets out Twin Atlantic’s stall for what’s been billed as a return to their roots. Sam McTrusty’s trademark brogue soars over the former, a…

Label: ATO RecordsReleased: 2nd August 2024 Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s debut ‘The Future Is Our Way Out’ is a love letter to the past written in neon lights, a collection of songs that sound like they were beamed in from a 1960s jukebox but speak to the anxieties of the present day. Frontman Wes Leavins croons…

Label: ParlophoneReleased: 2nd August 2024 86TVs’ self-titled debut album crashes onto the indie rock scene like a tidal wave of nostalgia laced with neon-bright hope for the future. It’s a record that feels both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new, much like finding a cherished childhood toy upgraded with laser beams and a jetpack. Opening track ‘Modern…

Label: Bella UnionReleased: 2nd August 2024 Personal Trainer’s second effort, ‘Still Willing’ is a vibrant tapestry of sound that showcases the Amsterdam-based collective’s knack for musical exploration. At its core, it’s an exercise in artful chaos, weaving together threads of indie pop, dream pop, avant-funk, and noise rock into something surprisingly cohesive.  ‘Upper Ferntree Gully’ stands…

Label: Counter Intuitive RecordsReleased: 12th July 2024 It’s been five long years since Long Island emo punkers Macseal released breakthrough ‘Super Enthusiast’. While there was little original about their mix of introspective and soul-searching lyrics and preppy, breezy pop-punk/twinkly emo, they did it far better than most – meaning expectations are high for the follow-up ‘Permanent…

Label: Chess Club RecordsReleased: 2nd August 2024 After finding her footing through a trio of excellent EPs and testing the waters with a mini-LP, Liverpool’s break-beat connoisseur Pixey achieves complete self-realisation on her debut album proper. She’s already developed a deep and distinct artistic fingerprint at every opportunity, but here, her colourful personality flares up to…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK TAYLOR SWIFT, WEMBLEY STADIUM (15TH, 16TH, 17TH, 19TH, 20TH AUGUST 2024) Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour touchdown at Wembley Stadium is as much a meticulously curated exhibition of a key aspect of pop’s current landscape…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Addison proves she’s the real deal, plus all the tracks they’re teasing right now. Addison Rae, TikTok sensation turned pop star, has a lot riding on her new single, ‘Diet Pepsi’. It’s yet another potential pivot…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY CHARLY BLISS – FOREVER In an era where distance has become the norm, Charly Bliss’s ‘FOREVER’ arrives as a curious artefact of connection. The New York quartet’s third album, birthed across continents and time zones, serves as a testament…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour hits London for its second leg this week, the biggest star on the planet is only getting bigger. So what happens next? Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY In the grand hall of pop 21st-century culture figures, few have achieved…

Lorde has wiped her social media accounts clean, fuelling speculation about new music. As of 12th August, both her Instagram and X/Twitter feeds have been cleared of all posts, leading fans to wonder if she’s teasing her much anticipated new album. The social media purge follows Lorde sharing a brief snippet of something last month.…

Leon Bridges has announced his fourth studio album ‘Leon’ will be released on 4th October via Columbia Records. It marks the Grammy Award-winning artist’s first new album in three years. The announcement is accompanied by the unveiling of new single ‘Peaceful Place’. Filmed on the outskirts of Mexico City, the video provides an intimate look…

Black Midi have announced their indefinite break-up. The reveal was made by frontman Geordie Greep during an Instagram live on Saturday (10th August), where he responded to fans’ questions about new music by typing “no more black midi” and “it’s over” into the chat. Greep further elaborated, writing: “Black Midi was an interesting band that’s…

A fearless masterclass in unifying rock & roll. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “Festivals are a new thing for me,” Louis Tomlinson admits onstage at Sziget, but you wouldn’t know it. 2022’s ‘Faith In The Future’ was full of the sort of rowdy indie anthems that are perfect for a sunset slot on a festival…

Tonight’s gig is a giddy showcase of Halsey’s gut-led brilliance. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. From the epic drama of ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom’ to the industrial snarl of ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ by way of several chart-topping pop megahits, Halsey’s career has been one of freedom and rebellion. “I like doing…

Master Peace has unveiled his new track ‘Save Me’. It’s the second single from his upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’, set for release on 4th October via PMR Records. Master Peace explains: “Save me – is about finally moving on in a relationship, and meeting someone new instantly and thinking these can…

Pop-rock duo Honey Revenge have released a new single, ‘Medicine’. It’s a cut from their new Extended Edition of their 2023 debut album ‘Retrovision’. Out now on Thriller Records, the effort features 16 tracks including ‘Medicine’, recent single ‘Recipe For Disaster’, and reimagined versions of album favourites ‘Airhead’ and ‘Distracted’. Vocalist Devin Papadol says of…

UPSET COVER STORY Six albums deep and still evolving, Sam McTrusty reveals Twin Atlantic’s blueprint for longevity in a rapidly changing music landscape, balancing two decades of rock experience with fresh explorations. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Stevie Kyle. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY There’s a certain poetry to catching Mr…

Katy Perry has released a new single, ‘LIFETIMES’. It’s the latest cut from her forthcoming album ‘143’, set to be released on 20th September via Capitol/EMI Records. The official video for ‘LIFETIMES’, directed by Stillz (known for his work with Bad Bunny and Rosalía), was filmed in Ibiza, Spain. It premiered on MTV Live, MTVU,…

The September issue of Dork is out now, packed with more bangers than a fireworks factory. We’re lighting the fuse on an issue that’ll carry you through the changing seasons, featuring longtime faves, fresh talent, and a few surprises along the way. Leading our trio of cover stars are the irrepressible Confidence Man, ready to…

A stolen gorilla. A dancefloor-slaying fifth album. And a love for the ridiculous. Blossoms are back, and they’ve brought Gary with them. Words: Martyn Young.Photos: Derek Bremner. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log…

Farewell tours, cricket podcasts, and bestselling books: seven years since The Maccabees left us, the White brothers are back, and they’ve brought reinforcements. Meet 86TVs, your favourite band’s new favourite band. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Derek Bremner. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a…

A 3am concept album, an accent trick, and enough euphoria to power a warehouse rave. Confidence Man are hitting peak chaos, and they’re inviting you along for the ride. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Jake Terrey.Stylist: Oriana De Luca.MUA: Peter Beard.Hair: Maddison Volishin. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now…

This summer might have been BRAT, but autumn is gearing up to be positively barking. Fat Dog’s debut album ‘WOOF.’ isn’t just here to keep the party going. With raw, unfiltered bangers that bottle the band’s live chaos, they aren’t just asking for your attention; they’re grabbing you by the tail and refusing to let…

From classical prodigy to pop innovator, Sarah Kinsley has delivered a debut album that captures fleeting moments in time. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log in to Steady here. There’s…

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

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

Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that 5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin has eaten – quote – ‘snake’s ass’. This article is currently only…

House of Protection have announced their debut EP ‘GALORE’, set for release on 13th September via Red Bull Records. The new project, featuring Aric Improta on drums and Stephen Harrison on guitar, have also shared their single ‘Pulling Teeth’ along with an accompanying video. The video for ‘Pulling Teeth’ was filmed in Ahmedabad, India, inside…

The Killers have unveiled their first new music of the year with the release of ‘Bright Lights’ via EMI. The track features all four original band members – Brandon Flowers (vocals), Dave Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr (drums). The release follows The Killers’ recent UK arena tour, which included six shows…

Aziya has unveiled her new single ‘call my name (lux lisbon)’. The track is inspired by Sofia Coppola‘s 1999 film adaptation of The Virgin Suicides, particularly the character of Lux Lisbon, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst in the movie. Co-produced by Aziya, Joe Page, and Romil Hemnani (known for his work with BROCKHAMPTON and Jack Antonoff),…

HONNE have released ‘Say That You Will Wait For Me’, featuring UK artist Liang Lawrence. The track is the final preview of the London-based duo’s, comprising Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher, upcoming album ‘OUCH’, set for release on 6th September. Reflecting on the track, Clutterbuck shares, “‘Say That You Will Wait For Me’ is a…

London Grammar have released a new track titled ‘Fakest Bitch’ via Ministry of Sound. The song represents a departure from the band’s usual style, with frontwoman Hannah Reid taking a more playful approach to transform negativity into something positive. She explains: “Fakest Bitch is pretty self-explanatory to be honest. Everybody has had someone, at some…

JADE has released a new version of her track ‘Angel Of My Dreams’, dubbed the ‘S.A.D. version – Slow. Angelic. Dramatic.’ The new rendition, produced by Starsmith, was co-written by JADE alongside Steph Jones, Pablo Bowman and Mike Sabath. A performance video for the ‘S.A.D. version’ accompanies the track. ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ has gained…

Sunday (1994) have released their new single ‘Softly’. The track is taken from the forthcoming deluxe version of their self-titled debut EP, set to arrive on 6th September, and explores themes of early romance and separation. The band describe the song’s meaning, stating: “‘Softly’ is about the first time he left for the airport or…

Friedberg have announced their debut album ‘Hardcore Workout Queen’. Set for release on 8th November via Clouds Hill, the alt-rock quartet will also play their first London headline show at the 100 Club on 4th November. The 10-track album – which includes previous releases ‘Hello’, ‘My Best Friend’, and latest single ‘The Greatest’ – is…

piri & tommy are back, bottling the wild energy of northern basements into ‘99%’ – a track that dances through the past and steps boldly into the future. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY The basement parties of northern England…

Australian artist Ecca Vandal has returned with a new single, ‘Bleed But Never Die’. The track follows her 2017 self-titled debut album, as well as a number of single collabs with the likes of Void of Vision, Alice Ivy and more. Her first new release after “taking a bit of a breather for my head, heart,…

FINNEAS has announced ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’, his forthcoming solo album. The artist, songwriter, and producer will release his second solo studio album on 4th October via Polydor/Interscope Records; he’s also shared the title-track. Following on from his debut album ‘OPTIMIST’, his new effort was born out of a series of live studio sessions in Los…

The Dare has unveiled his new single ‘You’re Invited’, accompanied by a Jake Lazovick-directed video. The track is taken from his debut album ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’, set for release on 6th September via Polydor/Republic Records. This release follows The Dare’s previous singles ‘Perfume’ and ‘Girls’, both of which will feature on the upcoming…

Warmduscher have unveiled their latest track, ‘Staying Alive’. It’s a cut from their upcoming fifth album ‘Too Cold To Hold’. The full-length, set for release on 15th November via Strap Originals, features collaborations with Irvine Welsh, Lianne La Havas, Confidence Man’s Janet Planet, Jeshi, and CouCou Chloe. Following their previously released single ‘Fashion Week’, the…

Kele Okereke, frontman of Bloc Party, has released his new single ‘Hometown Edge’. It’s the lead single from his forthcoming solo project, set to arrive later this year via KOLA Records / !K7. The track marks Kele’s first solo release since 2023’s ‘The Waves Pt. 2’, and serves as the soundtrack to a late-night London…

Kelly Lee Owens has released her new single ‘Sunshine’. ‘Sunshine’ follows the recent drop ‘Love You Got’ as the second track from her upcoming fourth studio album ‘Dreamstate’, set for release on Friday 18th October via dh2. In support of the new album, Kelly has also announced a UK and European tour, with 13 dates…

Beabadoobee has released her new single ‘Beaches’. The track is the latest from her third studio album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’, set for release tomorrow (9th August) via Dirty Hit. One of the later additions to full-length, the track was written while recording the album at Rick Rubin’s Malibu studios, Shangri-La. “I was just…

The Smile have released a new track ‘Don’t Get Me Started’. It’s accompanied by a music video directed by audiovisual artist Weirdcore, known for collaborations with Aphex Twin, Charli xcx, and – perhaps unsurprisingly – Radiohead. ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ follows a limited edition double A-side 12-inch single released last Friday exclusively through record shops…

Human Interest have released a new single, ‘Nuclear War’. Out via Nice Swan Records, the track is taken from the East London band’s forthcoming EP ‘Smile While You’re Losing (An Audio Guide To Wellness)’, set for release on 6th September. Discussing the inspiration behind ‘Nuclear War’, co-lead vocalist Cat Harrison states: “‘Nuclear War’ is inspired…

Paris Paloma has announced a series of intimate instore performances and signings. The dates are to celebrate the release of her debut album ‘cacophony’, taking place on 30th August in London, 31st August in Bristol, and 1st September in Liverpool. The album, set for release on 30th August via Nettwerk, features 15 tracks including the…

Yannis & The Yaw, featuring Tony Allen, have unveiled a new video for their track ‘Rain Can’t Reach Us’, ahead of the release of their ‘Lagos Paris London’ EP on 30th August. The video, created by regular Yannis and Foals visual collaborator Kit Monteith, combines AI technology with human creativity. Monteith developed a technique he…

London-based artist Siobhán Winifred has announced her debut EP ‘Don’t Do Well Alone’. Set for release on 27th September via Chess Club Records, she has shared the EP’s title-track and a video directed by Chaz Rudd. The EP also includes her recent singles ‘Lungs’ and ‘Killer’. Speaking about the track, Siobhán says: “‘Don’t Do Well…

Wunderhorse have unveiled a new track titled ‘Rain’, the latest offering from their upcoming second album ‘Midas’. The new track comes complete with live performance footage filmed at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town, while ‘Midas’ will be released on 30th August via Communion/Mick Music. “Rain is about the feeling that makes you look over your…

Fontaines D.C. have unveiled ‘Here’s The Thing’, the third single from their forthcoming fourth album ‘ROMANCE’, set for release on 23rd August via XL Recordings. The track was written just days before the band entered the studio to record the album. Frontman Grian Chatten describes it as “an anxious tune that twists and turns in…

Bright Eyes have unveiled ‘Rainbow Overpass’, the latest single from their upcoming tenth studio album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’, set for release on 20th September via Dead Oceans. The new track features Alex Orange Drink of The So So Glos and follows the release of ‘Bells & Whistles’ in June. Conor Oberst explains: “Alex and…

Night Swimming have released their new single ‘Five-Year Plan’, the final preview of their debut EP ‘No Place To Land’, set for release on 27th September. The Bath/Bristol-based dream-pop band recorded their EP live to tape at Middle Farm Studios in Devon, working with British producer Peter Miles (Orla Gartland, FIZZ, TORRES). The EP will…

Fred Again.. has announced a North American tour for autumn 2024, dubbed the Places We’ve Never Been Tour. The British producer and DJ will begin the tour on 11th September at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, concluding on 13th October at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The tour will cover various cities…

Toro y Moi, the musical project of Chaz Bear, is set to release his eighth studio album, ‘Hole Erth’, on 6th September via Dead Oceans. Ahead of the release, Bear has shared two new tracks from the album: ‘Hollywood’, featuring Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, and ‘CD-R’. Speaking about…

yunè pinku has announced a new EP, ‘Scarlet Lamb’, set for release on 4th October via Method 808. Alongside the announcement, there’s also a lead single, ‘Believe’. The new EP follows yunè pinku’s 2022 release ‘BABYLON IX’. ‘Believe’, produced in collaboration with Cecile Believe, marks the first taste of the upcoming project. Speaking about the…

Taylor Swift has cancelled all three of her scheduled Eras Tour shows in Vienna following the arrest of two individuals who allegedly plotted a terrorist attack near the concert venue. Swift was set to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on 8th, 9th, and 10th August. In a statement, the show’s promoter Barracuda Music said, “Due to…

It’s an evening prioritising celebration and love. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Anthony Harrison. “Send that love and make sure they hear it from Harehills, to Horsforth, to Beeston, to Guiseley,” shouts Yard Act frontman James Smith over the din of a rapturous crowd in Leeds’s Millenium Square. It’s the biggest hometown show of the band’s career…

With ‘Kid A,’ Radiohead tossed aside their guitar anthems and conjured a futuristic soundscape beamed in from another dimension, creating an audacious, bewildering masterpiece that redefined modern music. Words: Dan Harrison. As the clock ticked over to the year 2000, while most were busy fretting about the Y2K bug and whether our toasters might suddenly…

Bristol’s rising stars discuss their new EP, the beauty of the mundane, and why Greggs is the secret ingredient to musical success. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Seren Carys. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY There’s a theory in quantum physics about parallel universes – the idea that somewhere out there,…

piri & tommy have released their first new music of 2024, a single titled ‘99%’. The track serves as a preview of the duo’s upcoming EP, following their breakthrough mixtape ‘froge.mp3’ and a series of standalone releases. ‘99%’ draws inspiration from the pair’s experiences at Leeds house parties. The duo explain, “Our message has always…

London trio Honeyglaze have released their new song ‘Pretty Girls’. It’s the third single from their forthcoming album ‘Real Deal’, set for release on 20th September via Fat Possum, following the release of previous tracks ‘Cold Caller’ and ‘Don’t’. The band describe ‘Pretty Girls’ as their “poppiest song yet”, saying: “We reworked it intermittently over…

Birmingham alt-rockers The Silver Lines have shared their new single ‘Watch Yourself Boy’. It’s the latest cut taken from their upcoming second EP ‘…And The Lord Don’t Think I Can Handle It’. Produced by David Radahd-Jones, formerly of Heaven’s Basement, the track showcases the band’s signature high-energy punk-influenced alt-rock sound. Speaking about the single, the…

How one album redefined the boundaries of experimental pop and paved the way for a new generation of boundary-pushing artists, challenging industry norms and expanding the very definition of mainstream music in the decade since its release Words: Dan Harrison. True paradigm shifts are rare. Rarer still are the albums that not only shift said…

It’s hot, isn’t it? Maybe a bit too hot? Well, you know what we recommend to help soothe you during this time? Some live music. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. It’s a stacked day in the heart of summer at London’s Signature Brew brewery on Blackhorse Road for Dork’s Day Out 2024, our third annual…

Silverbacks have announced their third LP ‘Easy Being A Winner’. Set for release on 18th October via Central Tones / Cargo, the Dublin six-piece have also shared a new track, ‘Something I Know’, which follows July’s ‘Selling Shovels’. Lyricist and guitarist Kilian O’Kelly explains: “Lyrically, it tells the story of a religious person who is…

Sad Night Dynamite have released their new single ‘Wake Up Pass Out’. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by BAFTA-nominated Balázs Simon, and marks the latest offering from their debut album ‘Welcome The Night’, set for release on 27th September. The duo describe ‘Wake Up Pass Out’ as “about being stuck in…

Only Real, the musical project of Niall Galvin, has returned with ‘Good Morning’. His first new single in nine years, the new track showcases Galvin’s signature style, following his 2015 album ‘Jerk At The End Of The Line’. He describes the song’s meaning, saying, “On the surface ‘Good Morning’ is a song about love, heartbreak…

Jordana has announced details of her fourth studio album, ‘Lively Premonition’. Set for release on 18th October via Grand Jury, the 23-year-old Maryland-raised and LA-based songwriter has also shared the lead single ‘Like A Dog’. Jordana explains the song’s meaning: “It’s about fawning over someone so entirely that any ounce of attention from them feeds…

Half Waif, the project of Nandi Rose, has announced her sixth studio album ‘See You At The Maypole’. Set for release on 4th October via ANTI-, the record was initially conceived as a departure from her previous darker works, but shifted following a personal loss. The album’s lead single, ‘Figurine’, has been released alongside a…

Clairo has announced details of her UK and European headline tour for 2025. Following a 25-date run across North America and Canada later this year, the Charm Tour will visit the UK and Europe for 10 shows next spring, including a performance at London’s Eventim Apollo on 13th March. The tour supports Clairo’s third album…

Taylor Swift has announced additional support acts for the second leg of her London shows. Joining The Eras Tour are RAYE, Suki Waterhouse, Sofia Isella, Holly Humberstone (pictured) and Maisie Peters. They follow in the footsteps of Griff, METTE and Benson Boone, who supported Swift earlier this year. The final UK dates of the tour…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As Simon Cowell’s latest pop telly project reportedly pivots from talent search to pop parody, it’s clear how much culture has changed since the ‘glory’ days of The X Factor, if those days were ever that glorious at all. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY WE WANNA DANCE WITH GEORGE Another week, another glowing missive on HRH Charli xcx. They’re all justified. In the dazzling, oft-cynical world of pop, where remixes generally feel as essential as a chocolate teapot in a…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK JENSEN MCRAE AT ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH, LONDON (7TH-9TH AUGUST 2024) If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when a rising star collides with a hallowed venue, wonder no more. Jensen McRae is…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD – FLIGHT B741 In the time it takes most bands to decide on a setlist, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have probably released three albums. Their 26th(!) full-length, ‘Flight b741’, lands on…