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FLO have released their new single ‘Check’. The track sees the British trio embracing their romantic side, showcasing their signature harmonies over an uptempo beat. Directed by Troy Roscoe, the accompanying music video features the trio hosting a slumber party while listing traits of an ideal partner. Speaking about the release, FLO explain: “Check is…

Sarah Kinsley has unveiled new song ‘Realms’. It’s the latest single from her forthcoming debut album ‘Escaper’, set for release on 6th September via Verve Forecast/Decca. Kinsley explains the concept behind the track: “Realms is a question of all the infinite possibilities of alternate universes and parallel planes. In another world maybe I’m not a…

Stand Atlantic have shared a new single, ‘FRENEMIES’. The new track explores the theme of complicated friendships, as lead singer Bonnie Fraser explains: “FRENEMIES is about rocky friendships and not knowing where you stand with someone. We’ve thrown it back a lil more in this track for the OG fans stylistically but in a fresh…

Bleachers have released ‘Wild Heart’, the first single from their upcoming album ‘A Stranger Desired’. The new record, set for release on 6th September via Dirty Hit, is a reimagined version of the band’s debut album ‘Strange Desire’ to mark its tenth anniversary. Reflecting on the anniversary, recent Dork cover star Jack Antonoff says: “On…

The 1975’s George Daniel has released his debut solo single ‘Screen Cleaner’. The track arrives via dh2, the new electronic imprint he is leading at the band’s label Dirty Hit, which recently celebrated its launch with a party at Brixton’s Phonox. The event featured performances from the label’s first signing Kelly Lee Owens, alongside Daniel,…

IDER have released their new single ‘You Don’t Know How to Drive’. The track follows their previous singles ‘Unlearn’ and ‘Girl’, signalling a new direction for the British duo, and also an upcoming as-yet-unannounced new project. Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville, who make up IDER, have been working on their sound in the Welsh countryside…

JADE’s debut solo single ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ has received a remix from American DJ and producer The Blessed Madonna. The original track, co-written by JADE in Los Angeles with Steph Jones, Pablo Bowman, and producer Mike Sabath, marks her first solo venture since Little Mix announced their hiatus in 2022. The song explores JADE’s…

Porter Robinson has released an official music video for ‘Easier to Love You’. It’s a track from his new album ‘SMILE! :D’, out now via Mom+Pop. The clip, directed by Japanese stop-motion animator and artist Tomoyasu Murata, explores themes of self-image and the desire for recognition in the social media age. Murata shares his thoughts…

Eades have released their new single ‘Loose Cliffs Edge’. It’s taken from their upcoming EP ‘Fight or Flight’. The new effort is set to be released on 30th August via their own label, Bam Bam Records, followed by a UK tour in September. Frontman Harry Jordan reveals that the song is deeply personal, addressing his…

Australian singer-songwriter Ruel has released ‘Adaptations’, a covers EP. The five-track EP, produced by M-Phazes, includes covers of Tobias Jesso Jr.’s ‘Hollywood’, The Weeknd’s ‘Call Out My Name’, Sixpence None the Richer’s ‘Kiss Me’, Imogen Heap’s ‘Hide & Seek’, and Miley Cyrus’ ‘Malibu’. Ruel shares his thoughts on the project, saying, “When the idea of…

The Offspring have released a new single, ‘Light It Up’. It’s taken from their forthcoming album ‘SUPERCHARGED’, due out 11th October 2024 via Concord Records. Frontman Dexter Holland comments: “This song is a full-speed-ahead juggernaut! This character in the song is fed up, he’s had enough, and he’s gonna light it up. He’s ready for…

86TVs have released their self-titled debut album, and a new video. The band, formed by guitarists Hugo and Felix White, along with their brother Will on bass and drummer Jamie Morrison, marks a new chapter for the musicians seven years after The Maccabees’ farewell shows. The album, produced by Stephen Street, explores themes of grief,…

Mimi Webb has released a new single titled ‘Erase You’. Accompanied by an official music video directed by Colin Solal, the track is a collaboration with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder, known for his work with artists such as Adele, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. Webb says of the track: “I have been…

How three friends are turning their decade-long jam sessions into fast spreading musical gold. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Alex Eden-Smith. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY MOULD are not your average indie-rock band. For starters, they’re named after a fuzzy fungus. But like the organism they’re named after, MOULD have…

As the alt-rap trio prepare to release their second mixtape, we dive into Frozemode‘s world of controlled chaos, genre-bending sounds, and unstoppable ambition. Just make sure you don’t stomp on any children on the way. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Nicholas O Donnell.…

Brighton trio Bones Ate Arfa have released their debut EP, ‘Akimbo People’. The six-track EP showcases the band’s unique alt-rock style, with distortion-heavy riffs and catchy melodies. Their tour in support of the release kicks off on 1st August at Wedgwood Rooms in Portsmouth. Speaking about the EP, the band say: “The Akimbo People EP…

Fred again.. has announced his new album ‘ten days’. The full-length – set for release on 6th September, with vinyl to follow on 25th October – features contributions from a host of artists, including Obongjayar, Jozzy, Jim Legxacy, Sampha, SOAK, Anderson .PAAK, CHIKA, Duskus, Four Tet, Skrillex, Joy Anonymous, Emmy Lou Harris, The Japanese House…

MICHELLE have unveiled their new single ‘Mentos and Coke’. It’s the latest track from their forthcoming album ‘Songs About You Specifically’, set for release on 27th September via Transgressive. The New York-based collective drew inspiration for their new album from a stay in Ojai, California, where they rented a house surrounded by nature. This environment…

5 Seconds of Summer are set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with two special vinyl reissues. The Australian band will release both a picture disc and a red vinyl edition on 27th September, each featuring different bonus tracks. The picture disc includes fan favourites ‘Voodoo Doll’ and ‘Disconnected’, while the…

Soccer Mommy has announced her fourth album, ‘Evergreen’. Set for release on 25th October via Loma Vista Recordings, the new record from Sophie Allison‘s musical project was produced by Ben H. Allen III (Deerhunter, Animal Collective) at Atlanta’s Maze Studios. “Songwriting has always been Allison’s way to sort through life and ground herself, so –…

Confidence Man have released a new single from their upcoming full-length. Their album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’ is scheduled for release on 18th October, preceded by their contribution to the fabric mix series, ‘fabric Presents Confidence Man’. ‘SO WHAT’ is the latest instalment of their OTT party vision, they explain: “We’re back with the on shoulders…

Manchester alt-rock trio False Advertising have released a new single, ‘Don’t Ask Me’. The track marks the band’s return after their 2021 standalone single ‘Personal Space’ and is the first taste of a larger body of work to come. False Advertising have recently begun to re-engage with live performances, teasing new music at Manchester Punk…

Melbourne trio Blusher have released ‘Overglow – Jade’s Version’, a reimagining of their latest single. The new version, which features band member Jade’s Omnichord prominently, was teased during recent live performances at Latitude Festival and the band’s own headline show. “This is what ‘Overglow’ sounds like in a parallel universe where everyone has blue hair…

American Football are set to mark the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with two special releases on 18th October via Polyvinyl Record Co. The band will release a fully remastered version of their 1999 album, ‘American Football (25th Anniversary Edition)’, alongside ‘American Football (Covers)’, featuring interpretations by artists including Iron & Wine, Ethel…

Shawn Mendes has announced his fifth studio album, self-titled release ‘Shawn’. Set to arrive on 18th October via Island Records, it was written and recorded over two years in various locations including Costa Rica, New York, Washington State, and Nashville. Mendes co-produced the album alongside collaborators Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Nate Mercereau, and Eddie Benjamin,…

Beyond The Music have announced their second wave of artists and stage curators for their 2024 event, set to take place from 9th-12th October in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The festival has enlisted a range of prominent names in UK music to curate showcases across the area, including BBC Introducing, Nice Swan Records, Manchester Pride, and…

Snail Mail has released a cover of Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Tonight, Tonight’, recorded for the A24 film I Saw The TV Glow. The track, which was recorded for the Jane Schoenbrun-directed film released in January, also marks Snail Mail’s (Lindsey Jordan) feature film acting debut. She explains the serendipitous nature of the cover’s creation: “We had…

A selection box of sonic delights to send your brain all fizzy this Saturday (3rd August), as Dork’s Day Out hits London’s Signature Brew Blackhorse Road. Get tickets here! The Borings out there may bemoan the death of guitar music and the homogenisation of pop, but quite frankly, fuck ‘em. Our annual summer party Dork’s…

Soft Launch have shared their new track ‘In My Bed’ and announced their first headline UK tour for October. The five-piece, who have already released singles ‘Cartwheels’ and ‘Piano Hands’, premiered ‘In My Bed’ on Zane Lowe’s New Music Daily show on Apple Music 1. Soft Launch are set to play a sold-out show at…

Georgia Gets By, the project of New Zealand’s Georgia Nott, has announced a new EP, ‘Split Lip’. Set for release on 6th September via Luminelle Recordings, the news is accompanied by the release of two singles, ‘Some Kind of Angel’ and ‘Split Lip’. ‘Some Kind of Angel’ was co-written with Grammy-nominated producer Billboard, known for…

illuminati hotties, the project of Grammy-winning producer and engineer Sarah Tudzin, has released a new single. ‘The L’ is the latest cut from upcoming album ‘Power’, set to drop on 23rd August via Hopeless Records. It follows the release of the title-track ‘Power’, and ‘Didn’t’, featuring Cavetown. Sarah says of the single: “The L is about…

London indie-punk duo Happy Accidents have released a new single. ‘Dog Day’ is the latest cut from their new album ‘Edit Undo’, set for release on 27th September via Alcopop! Records. The band will also play their first live show in 5 years on 3rd September at Paper Dress Vintage, London. Commenting on the single,…

Caribou, the electronic music project of Dan Snaith, has unveiled a new single titled ‘Volume’. The track follows recent releases ‘Honey’ and ‘Broke My Heart’, and draws inspiration from M|A|R|R|S’ iconic UK dance hit ‘Pump Up The Volume’. Snaith reflects on the influence, saying, “‘Pump up the Volume’ was the first time in my life…

Willow Kayne has released a new single, ‘the good life’. The track follows her 2023 releases ‘Robot Lovers’, ‘Riots’, and ‘cola head’, and it sees the Ivor Novello-winning artist explore the contrast between different social circles and lifestyles in London. Kayne explains: “I wrote this song at a time when I was mixing with circles…

There’s wooden pirate ships attached to trees, hidden fun fairs, animatronic dinosaurs… Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Georgina Hurdsfield, Sam McMahon. It’s that time of year again. But going by the Latitude lineup, it could be any year. With a bill stacked on the squiff (as the Suffolk locals would say, the ‘huh’) from Hollywood stars (Damian Lewis,…

The algorithm might reign supreme, but Tyler Lewis has arrived like a gust of fresh air, armed with a debut EP that’s as refreshing as it is addictive. ‘wait ’til she gets her heart broken’ is a six-track tour de force that manages to sound both intimately personal and universally relatable – no mean feat…

Magdalena Bay have unveiled their new track ‘Tunnel Vision’. It’s the latest offering from their forthcoming second album ‘Imaginal Disk’, set for release on 23rd August via Mom+Pop Music. The Los Angeles-based duo, comprising Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, say of the song: “artificial intelligence won’t approximate humanity until it learns how to hate itself”.…

Miso Extra has released her first new music of 2024, a single titled ‘Slow Down’. The track, produced by DJ Boring, features UKG influences and captures the feeling of end-of-night delirium. Speaking about the collaboration, Miso Extra says: “When DJ Boring first came to me with this beat I knew it was special and that…

Father John Misty has released a new single, ‘I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All’. It’s a cut from his career-spanning collection ‘Greatish Hits: I Followed My Dreams and My Dreams Said To Crawl’, out now digitally via Bella Union, and will also appear on his next album, due later this year. The…

Ella Eyre has released her new single ‘domino szn’. Out via Play It Again Sam, the track marks Eyre’s third release as an independent artist, and was written in a single day. Eyre explains: “Two months ago domino szn didn’t exist. This is the quickest write to release I have ever had in my entire…

Øya Festival has a reputation for hitting where others miss. Whether it’s a gender-balanced bill or that fragile balance between supporting local colour while showing off headliners that can really draw a crowd, the Oslo-based event knows what it’s doing. It’s not without reason that it’s named one of the festivals going time and time…

What more could you want? Words: Finlay Holden, Jake Hawkes.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Welcome back to the finest weekend in indie music. That’s right, it’s Truck Festival – the only place you can catch Barry from Eastenders doing karaoke on the same lineup as Dork’s Down With Boring Live, and Wet Leg. What more could you…

After the roaring success of last year’s inaugural event, Dork’s Night Out is once again hitting the road with Home & Away this September, bringing a double dose of electrifying performances to Manchester and London. Brace yourselves for two nights of unparalleled energy, raw talent, and the kind of atmosphere that’ll have you buzzing for…

UPSET COVER STORY From ‘not thinking about an album’ to crafting a one of the most exciting debuts of the year so far, Gurriers discuss the unexpected journey to their first full length. Check out the latest cut from it, ‘Top Of The Bill’, with our new Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Joshua Mullholland.…

Amazon Music have announced the launch of ‘Songline’, a new docu-performance series that offers an insight into artists’ songwriting processes and the stories behind their music. The series premiere, available exclusively on Amazon Music, features Billie Eilish and her brother and long-time collaborator FINNEAS as they break down tracks from Eilish’s album ‘HIT ME HARD…

Tune-Yards have announced a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of their third album ‘Nikki Nack’, set for digital release on 9th August across streaming services. The expanded version will feature four new tracks, including a remix of ‘Water Fountain’ by Brooklyn duo Water From Your Eyes, titled ‘Water From Your Fountain’. This new version reimagines the…

Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals have announced their debut EP ‘Give An Inch’, set for release on 6th September via Dial Back Sound. The new rock quartet features Grace alongside Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers on bass, Mikey Erg of The Ergs on drums, and Paris Campbell Grace on vocals and percussion. Recorded…

Coco & Clair Clair have released a new single titled ‘Kate Spade’, accompanied by a visualiser. The track arrives following the announcement of their upcoming album ‘Girl’, set for release on 30th August. The Atlanta duo discussing their latest release explained: “‘Kate Spade’ was one of the first songs we finished for the album after…

The 1975 are facing a £1.9 million lawsuit from the organisers of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival following their controversial performance at the event last July, according to reporting from Variety. Future Sound Asia, the festival’s organisers, have filed court documents in the U.K. High Court against the band and its individual members, including frontman Matty…

Pom Pom Squad have announced their new album ‘Mirror Starts Moving Without Me’, set for release on 25th October via City Slang Records. The band have unveiled the new single ‘Spinning’ alongside the album announcement. Frontperson Mia Berrin said of the track, “The song represents a moment when I was learning to cope with painful…

Jamie xx has released a new single ‘All You Children’, featuring a collaboration with The Avalanches. The track is taken from his forthcoming second album ‘In Waves’, set for release on 20th September via Young. ‘All You Children’ marks the second collaboration between Jamie xx and The Avalanches, following their work on ‘Wherever You Go’…

Porridge Radio have announced their fourth album, ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’. Set for release on 18th October via Secretly Canadian, the band have also shared the lead single, ‘Sick of the Blues’, alongside a live video from their recent performance at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The new…

Chelsea Wolfe have announced a new remix EP titled ‘UNDONE’. Set for release on 30th August via Loma Vista Recordings, the EP will feature reworks from artists including ††† (Crosses), Forest Swords, Full of Hell, Boy Harsher, and others. The EP follows Wolfe’s latest album ‘She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She’, and…

The Hard Quartet, a new supergroup featuring Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, have announced their debut single. The band have come together to form what a press release describes as “an entirely new steppe in the ecosystem of guitar-bass-drums-voice agriculture.” Their debut single ‘Earth Hater’ is accompanied by a video directed…

Christopher Owens has returned with his first new music in seven years, sharing his single ‘I Think About Heaven’ via True Panther Records. The former Girls frontman’s latest offering is described as a contemplation on self-reliance and the interplay between longing and contentment. The track draws inspiration from religious texts, with Owens directly quoting Psalms…

Emily Burns has unveiled a music video for her recently released track ‘Give and Take’, out now via So Recordings. The clip, filmed in New York City, was captured on the personal phones of Burns and her girlfriend, Grace. Burns explains, “It was never our intention to get a music video out of this, we…

South London-based record label Speedy Wunderground have announced the sixth instalment of their annual compilation series. Set for release on 30th August, ‘Speedy Wunderground Vol. 6’ will be available digitally and on vinyl, featuring selected single releases from the label’s output across 2022-2023. The compilation showcases a diverse range of artists, including Dutch post-punks Lewsberg,…

Mura Masa has announced a new album ‘Curve 1’, set for release on 23rd August via their own imprint Pond Recordings. To mark the announcement, he’s also shared a new single ‘FLY’, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. The forthcoming LP marks a departure from the pop-leaning narratives of Mura Masa’s recent albums,…

MJ Lenderman has released a new single and video titled ‘Joker Lips’, taken from his upcoming album ‘Manning Fireworks’, due out 6th September via ANTI-. The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter’s new track explores feelings of isolation, with Lenderman deadpanning, “Please don’t laugh / Only half of what I said was a joke.” The accompanying video, directed…

Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, has previewed her forthcoming debut solo album ‘What A Relief’ with an acoustic set at Newport Folk Festival. The performance, which took place on Saturday night, marked Gavin’s first solo show since MUNA’s formation in 2013. The set featured six songs from her upcoming album, including the lead single…

Killer Mike has announced a new project titled ‘Songs For Sinners & Saints’, set for release on 2nd August under the name Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival. The 10-track album follows the rapper’s recent single ‘HUMBLE ME’, which addresses his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony in February. Mike describes the project as an…

Soft Launch have announced a new tour for October, alongside the upcoming release of their latest single ‘In My Bed’ on Friday (2nd August). The band shared details of the new track on social media, stating: “In My Bed, from our beds into yours on August 2nd. My bed, your bed, your big aunty Phyllis’…

JPEGMAFIA has announced a new solo album ‘I Lay Down My Life For You’, set to be released in the coming week. The Baltimore-based rapper recently unveiled two new singles, ‘don’t rely on other men’ and ‘Sin Miedo’, marking a return to the unpredictable style of their earlier work. This announcement follows their 2023 collaborative…

Burna Boy has announced the surprise release of his eighth studio album, set to drop on 30th July. The Nigerian Afropop star, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, made the unexpected announcement via his X/Twitter account on 29th July. In a brief message, he simply stated: “Album dropping 12am”. This news comes just days…

Big Thief have unveiled their new line-up at Portland’s Project Pabst festival, following the recent departure of founding bassist Max Oleartchik. The band performed their first show in over a year on 28th July, showcasing a new five-piece formation that includes a percussionist and a new bassist. Vocalist Adrianne Lenker reportedly introduced the new bassist…

SON Estrella Galicia have announced a new London event on 12th September. Taking place at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, the event follows their largest London showcase to date, the two-day Soundhood Hackney micro-festival held in June. The September event will feature live music, beer culture experiences, street food, and workshops. Coach Party are set…

Magnolia Park have released their reimagined version of ‘I2I’. The track, originally performed by Tevin Campbell in the 1995 film A Goofy Movie, has been given a pop-punk makeover for Disney’s upcoming album ‘A Whole New Sound’. The release also features Simple Plan’s cover of ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. Magnolia Park comment: “‘I2I’…

Gouge Away have unveiled a new music video for their single ‘No Release’. The track is taken from their third full-length album ‘Deep Sage’, which was released earlier this year via Deathwish Inc., and arrives ahead of their November US tour dates. The video, directed by Clara Griot, features footage from the band’s recent show…

The Vaccines have announced a new UK tour for October and November 2024. The tour will support their latest album ‘Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations’, released earlier this year, and follows their arena shows with Kings of Leon. “It’s about loss,” singer Justin Young says of the new album. “And coming to terms with that…

The festival is a sprawling maze of feel-good vibes, calming energy, and a mix of music playing 24 hours a day. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Alina Grigorescu, Andrei Popa, Lina Rosca, Miluta Flueras, Theodor Tudose. Electric Castle probably had a few things in mind for their 10th-anniversary celebration, but it’s doubtful that any of them included…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As critics rush to call time on Charli xcx’s neon-green revolution, they mistake a meme for a movement: ‘BRAT’ has sparked a cultural wildfire where authenticity reigns, and pop’s outsiders are rewriting the rules of the game. Words: Abigail Firth. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY It’s the…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY PIXEY – MILLION DOLLAR BABY If the 90s and TikTok had a love child raised on a strict diet of breakbeats and Haribo, you’d get something close to Pixey’s ‘Million Dollar Baby’. her debut album crashes in like a…

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 The 1975’s drummer-slash-production-wizz George Daniel has launched his own label, and is teasing something new for this coming week. But what does Mr xcx have in the works? This Friday (2nd…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK DORK’S DAY OUT AT SIGNATURE BREW BLACKHORSE ROAD, LONDON (3RD AUGUST 2024) On 3rd August, Signature Brew Blackhorse Road plays host to Dork’s Day Out, our all-dayer that seems determined to prove that yes,…

Kacey Musgraves has announced the release of ‘Deeper into the Well’, an expanded version of her recent album ‘Deeper Well’. The new edition, set to arrive on 2nd August via Interscope / MCA Nashville, will feature seven additional tracks. The expanded album includes collaborations with Leon Bridges on ‘Superbloom’ and Tiny Habits on ‘Perfection’. One…

KennyHoopla has returned with a new single titled ‘ONE TULIP//’. The track, written and produced by Kenny himself, marks his first release as an independent artist and explores themes of self-sacrifice and self-realisation. Speaking about the new single, KennyHoopla shares, “I didn’t realize while writing it but I think this song is about how when…

Nessa Barrett has released her first single of 2024, ‘PASSENGER PRINCESS’. The track serves as the lead single from her upcoming sophomore album, ‘AFTERCARE’, set to arrive later this year. Barrett describes the meaning behind the new song, stating, “‘PASSENGER PRINCESS’ represents the intense honeymoon phase when you first enter in a new relationship —…

Central Cee has released his new single, ‘gen z luv’. The track, which explores themes of modern relationships in the digital age, follows his recent collaboration with Lil Baby, ‘BAND4BAND’. Central Cee teased ‘gen z luv’ on Instagram last week, briefly sharing a snippet before removing it. The single is accompanied by a music video…

Label: Mom + PopReleased: 26th July 2024 Imagine a rave in a bouncy castle. Now add a dash of therapy, a sprinkle of late-night doom scrolling, and a hefty dose of nostalgic yearning. Congratulations, you’re now in the headspace of Porter Robinson’s latest opus, ‘SMILE! :D’ – a kaleidoscopic journey through the psyche of an artist…

Label: 10K Projects/Capitol RecordsReleased: 26th July 2024 Ice Spice’s debut album ‘Y2K!’ crash-lands like a time capsule from an alternate millennium – one where drill beats and TikTok trends coexist with flip phones and frosted tips. It’s a bold, often entertaining 23-minute ride that showcases both Ice Spice’s undeniable charisma and the growing pains of an…

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding have collaborated once again on a new single titled ‘Free’. The track, which Harris has been teasing on social media, was previewed by the duo during a live set at Ibiza’s Ushuaïa club, and arrives alongside an official lyric video. ‘Free’ features Goulding’s vocals over house piano, with lyrics in…

Sophie May has released her new EP ‘Deep Sea Creatures’. The EP follows her sold-out headline show at London’s Camden Assembly earlier this week and precedes her upcoming UK and European supporting tour with Searows. ‘Deep Sea Creatures’ is produced by Chloe Kraemer and Matt Maltese, serving as a follow-up to Sophie’s second EP ‘Worst…

Scottish singer-songwriter Bow Anderson has released her new single ‘Fail’. The track – which follows Anderson’s recent debut performance at Glastonbury and her previous release, ’12 Minute Walk’ – explores themes of self-doubt and the pressure to succeed. She explains: “I went through a period where I felt like a failure constantly (still do sometimes).…

The Last Dinner Party have performed a cover of Blondie’s ‘Call Me’ for triple j’s Like A Version series. The band’s rendition of the Blondie classic sees them reimagine the punk-rock staple through their signature indie lens. The cover was broadcast on the Australian radio station as part of their regular segment featuring artists performing…

Victoria Canal has released a new single, ‘California Sober’. The track follows her recent single ‘June Baby’ and showcases a Cuban-influenced sound. “I’m hopped up on the feeling of romance, and I’m more in my body than I’ve ever been,” she says of the new release. ‘California Sober’ and ‘June Baby’ mark a new chapter…

Hope Tala has released a video for her second single of the year, ‘Bad Love God’. The track follows on from her recent drop ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, as well as her support slot with SZA at BST Hyde Park in June. “Around the time I wrote ‘Bad Love God’ I was playing a lot…

Twin Atlantic have released the title-track from their new album ‘Meltdown’. Set to be released on 9th August via their own label, Staple Diet Records, the release follows an intimate hometown show at Glasgow’s Garage earlier this week. The band are also scheduled to perform a headline set at Belladrum Festival on 27th July. Lead…

Jorja Smith has released a 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 through the lows,…

Bastille have announced a new album, ‘&’ (Ampersand). Set for release on 25th October, the project, led by Dan Smith, is described as a collection of story songs that intertwine the lives of various characters, including poets, artists, anthropologists, scientists, and figures from religion and myth. ‘&’ will be released in four parts leading up…

Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service have confirmed more support acts for their upcoming London show. The date is part of a wider tour that sees them both performing albums in full – The Postal Service’s ‘Give Up’ and Death Cab For Cutie’s ‘Transatlanticism’ – with the London stop taking place on 25th…

Porter Robinson’s ‘SMILE :D’ is a testament to the power of creative liberation, as the artist fearlessly explores new sonic territories and confronts uncomfortable truths with unbridled enthusiasm. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: George Muncey. “Every project I’ve done has been a total reinvention,” says Porter Robinson. After helping lay the foundations for EDM with a string…

From jazz snobbery to pop euphoria, Poppy Ajudha’s musical evolution sees her confronting fears, celebrating love, and redefining her artistic identity with a new, sunshine-soaked sound. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Martyn Young.Photos: Leila Afghan. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “I definitely feel that I’m challenging…

Antony Szmierek has released his new single ‘Rafters’. The Manchester-based artist’s latest track blends dance beats with his signature lyricism, arriving ahead of appearances at Truck, Latitude, Tramlines and more. He describes the song’s concept: “We follow a single piece of confetti that falls over a gig and the stories that take place beneath it.…

overpass have announced their new single ‘Like No Other’, alongside details of their upcoming EP ‘Dependent’. The Birmingham-based band’s new song is about falling in love. “‘Like No Other’ captures the magical moment when you realise you’ve met someone truly unique, even if the love isn’t returned,” they explain. “It’s about that overwhelming rush of…

SOFT PLAY‘s fourth album ‘HEAVY JELLY’ is currently in the Top 3 of the UK album charts. Sitting alongside releases from Eminem, Olivia Rodrigo and Glass Animals, this could mark the highest-charting album to date for the Tunbridge Wells duo, with their previous three albums all reaching the Top 10. The Dork cover stars spoke…

Abbie Ozard has released her debut album ‘everything still worries me’, and a video for the title-track. The album explores the complexities of navigating life in your twenties, with this single in particular reckoning with feeling overwhelmed. “‘everything still worries me’ is the title track from the album and encapsulates what every single track on…

As they drop their debut EP, ‘Indulging The Mobs’, one thing is certain: the world is all the richer for having Alien Chicks in it. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY If the London music scene were a high school cafeteria, Alien Chicks would…

mxmtoon has shared a new single, ‘i hate texas’. The Oakland-born, Nashville-based artist’s latest track, co-written with nderscores, features fiddle accompaniment and explores post-breakup emotions. Reflecting on the creative process, Maia, shares: “Working on ‘i hate texas’ felt like when I first started making music, like I was completely in my element. I felt inspired…

The future of alternative music is in very safe hands. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. Over the years, the half week / half weekend days set aside for 2000trees consistently deliver, ensuring that when the festival comes around, it does so with a few guarantees. First and foremost, it will rain at some point,…

South London up-and-comer Mysie is about to drop her grand opening statement. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photo: Gesualdo Lanza. Picture this: a baby goat named Enzo, frolicking in a secluded Italian town, blissfully unaware that he’s about to become the new BFF of one of Britain’s most exciting musical exports. This isn’t the opening scene of a…

The 2024 Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring 12 albums from across the UK and Irish music scene.  In the electronic sphere, Barry Can’t Swim’s ‘When Will We Land?’ blends deep house, jazz, and ambient sounds, while Nia Archives’ debut ‘Silence Is Loud’ fuses jungle rhythms with elements of indie-rock and neo-soul.  Pop is…

New York trio Sunflower Bean are gearing up to release a new EP. ‘SHAKE’ is set for release on 27th September via Lucky Number. The band’s first fully self-produced and recorded project, it promises to showcase some of Sunflower Bean’s heaviest sounds to date. The band – vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming, guitarist and vocalist…

Lucy Tun‘s new single tells the story of two friends who just have to have their own solo house party. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photo: Clayn Chong. These days, ‘house party’ often seems to mean Netflix and a takeaway for one, but Lucy Tun is here to remind us of a better way. You know, those halcyon…

Pixies have announced their tenth studio album, ‘The Night the Zombies Came’. Set for release on 25th October via BMG, the new record marks the band’s first release since 2022’s ‘Doggerel’ and features 13 new tracks. Songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Black Francis describes the album as cinematic, saying, “Fragments that are related and juxtaposed with…

Matilda Mann has released two new singles, ‘Meet Cute’ and ‘Tell Me That I’m Wrong’. The London-born singer-songwriter’s double single marks her first new release of the year, and arrives ahead of her tour supporting Wallows in the UK and Europe this October. Speaking about ‘Meet Cute’, Mann says, “You know how you love your…

Karen O and Danger Mouse have released ‘Super Breath’. Their first new material since their 2019 album ‘Lux Prima’, the track was co-written and produced by both artists and features Karen O singing about unfulfilled love. Alongside the new single, the duo have announced a reissue of ‘Lux Prima’, set for release on 20th September.…

Holly Macve has announced her new album ‘Wonderland’. Set for release on 27th September via her own label Loving Memory Records, she has also shared a new single ‘San Fran Honey’. ‘Wonderland’ marks Macve’s first album in three years and represents a new chapter for the Galway-born, Yorkshire-raised songwriter. For the first time, Macve has…

Leeds-based alt-pop duo Lucky Iris have released their new single ‘universal’. Out via Launchpad+ and EMI North, the song follows on from the title-track of their upcoming four-track EP ‘something to believe in’. Lead vocalist Maeve explains the meaning behind ‘universal’: “‘universal’ is about watching the world fall apart and wondering whether you’re the only…

Alison Goldfrapp has launched her own record label. She’s also shared a new single titled ‘I Wanna Be Loved (Just A Little Better)’. Co-produced and co-written with Richard X, the track marks the first release for A.G Records. Goldfrapp says of the new single: “After the amazing reaction to my first solo record ‘The Love…

A new film about iconic 90s indie band Pavement is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival this summer. Titled Pavements, the Alex Ross Perry-directed feature will debut during the festival’s run from 28th August to 7th September. The film, described as “a prismatic, narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, metatextual hybrid”, offers an intimate look…

Madonna is set to reissue her seminal album ‘Like A Prayer’. The release is going to arrive on 6th September to mark its 35th anniversary. The reissue will be pressed on opaque silver vinyl as part of the Silver Collection, a series of limited-edition vinyl releases celebrating 40 years of Madonna’s career. This follows last…

Joey Valence & Brae have unveiled a new animated video for their latest single ‘PACKAPUNCH’, featuring Danny Brown. The video, directed by Valence and Joshua Vietze, was produced by Pure Imagination Studios, known for their work on major franchises such as LEGO and The Avengers. The duo have also released ‘THE BADDEST (BADDER)’, a collaboration…

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have unveiled their new single ‘Hog Calling Contest’. The track arrives alongside a mini-documentary about the making of their upcoming 26th album, ‘Flight b741’. The full-length is set for release on 9th August via the band’s own p(doom) records. The mini-documentary, titled ‘Oink Oink Flight b741: The Making of…’,…

UPSET COVER STORY On ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, Touché Amoré‘s Jeremy Bolm and co. navigate a labyrinth of anxiety, existential dread, and the weight of borrowed time, crafting their most challenging and dynamic album yet. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Rob Mair.Photos: Sean Stout. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “As someone who…

Truck Festival is set to host Down With Boring Live this weekend, featuring special guests The Amazons, VLURE, and Divorce. The Oxford-based festival, beginning on Friday, will welcome Down With Boring on Sunday 28th July, when our intrepid hosts Jake Hawkes and Jamie Muir take over The Taproom with a trio of our faves for…

Blossoms have released a new single, ‘Perfect Me’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming fifth album, ‘Gary’. With the full-length set to arrive on 20th September, they’ve also not long shared the title-track, the video for which features Rick Astley, and ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’. Speaking about the new single, Tom…

Dolores Forever have released a new single, ‘Split Lip’. It’s a track from their upcoming debut album; ‘It’s Nothing’ will arrive on 20th September featuring recent single ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’ and ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’. It’s a song about wanting to protect your friends, Hannah…

Malice K – the New York-based project from visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuhhas – has released a new single, ‘You’re My Girl’. It’s a cut from his debut album, ‘AVANTI’. The full-length will arrive on 23rd August via Jagjaguwar, which has already been teased by ‘The Old House’ and ‘Weed’, and a few UK…

Radio Free Alice have announced their new EP ‘Polyester’. Set for release on 21st August, the Naarm/Melbourne new-wave band have also shared a new single, ‘Johnny’. Discussing the track, the band explain: “‘Johnny’ is about growing up and feeling isolated. It follows the narrative of a young guy who runs away from his very religious…

Orla Gartland has announced her second studio album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’. Set for release on 4th October via her own label New Friends, it was produced between Gartland’s London studio and Middle Farm Studios in Devon. She’s also shared new single ‘The Hit’. “‘The Hit’ taps into the good and bad of feeling deep…

Label: Chugg MusicReleased: 26th July 2024 Following the lead of their strong co-frontmen and brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, Aussie pop-rockers Lime Cordiale have already cemented themselves as local stars, but also a favourite export over here in the UK. 2020’s ’14 Steps To A Better You’ broke them out of an oversaturated genre, offering an…

Label: JagjaguwarReleased: 26th July 2024 If David Lynch decided to form a post-punk collective and then strand them in the desert, the result might sound something like Crack Cloud’s ‘Red Mile’. It’s a genre-defying odyssey that feels like a feverish road trip through the underbelly of rock’s psyche. ‘Blue Kite’ serves as a love letter to…

Reading & Leeds Festival have announced new additions to their lineup, including the debut of our very own Down With Boring podcast at Reading Festival. Yes, you read that right. 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…

Label: ImperialReleased: 25th July 2024 Cults’ ‘To the Ghosts’ arrives like a seance conducted by a restless spirit in a Brooklyn loft. It’s an album that invites you to dance with your own spectres, as if The Ronettes had discovered shoegaze and a ouija board. It’s the sonic equivalent of finding a dusty photo album in…

Label: House AnxietyReleased: 25th July 2024 If coming-of-age films were an album, they’d sound like Abbie Ozard’s ‘everything still worries me’. Ozard’s knack for turning quarter-life crises into anthems is on full display.  Standout ‘Anything for you’ pairs gritty bass lines with choruses so infectious they should come with a health warning. There’s a disarming honesty…

Yannis & The Yaw, a collaboration between Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis and the late drummer Tony Allen, have released a new single. ‘Rain Can’t Reach Us’ arrives ahead of their upcoming EP ‘Lagos Paris London’. The five-track effort, set for release on 30th August via Transgressive, features the new single alongside previously released tracks ‘Walk…

Mandrake Handshake have released a new single, ‘Charlie’s Comet’. The track marks a new era for the band, following their previous EPs ‘Shake The Hand That Feeds You’ and ‘The Triple Point of Water’. It also signifies a departure, as the band bid farewell to their original rhythm guitarist, Charlie. Speaking about the release, the…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY After two years of torture, Hinds scream away their demons with new single ‘Superstar’. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Dario Vazquez. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Band members leaving, recording contracts ending, and professional disputes with management are all just parts of life in the…

Enumclaw have shared their new single ‘Not Just Yet’. It’s the second track from their upcoming second album ‘Home in Another Life’, set for release on 30th August via Run For Cover Records. The Tacoma, Washington band’s latest offering is described as a juxtaposition of grandiose musicality with a tender, distressed ode to band members…

Alvvays are set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a remastered reissue. The remastered version, handled by Bernie Grundman, will feature the previously unreleased track ‘Underneath Us’. Set for release on 15th November, the reissue will be available on cerulean blue vinyl and include a hand-drawn poster by Chad Van…

Sam Fender has announced a warm-up show for Boardmasters. The small gig will take place at Plymouth Pavilions on 3rd August, preceding his headline performance at the Cornwall festival the following weekend. The singer-songwriter has been working in the studio on the follow-up to his album ‘Seventeen Going Under’. His upcoming Boardmasters headline slot on…

The Last Dinner Party have released a new video for ‘The Feminine Urge’. It’s a highlight from the band’s debut album ‘Prelude To Ecstacy’, released earlier this year, and – completely coincidentally – arrives just ahead of Mercury Prize revealing the nominations for 2024. The band have not long announced a new European tour. The…

Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, has announced her debut solo album. ‘What A Relief’ is set to be released on 25th October via Saddest Factory Records. To coincide with the album news, Gavin has shared the lead single ‘Aftertaste’. Speaking about the track, Gavin says, “I thought this song would be a good place…

As predictable as the British summer rain and just as eagerly anticipated by music nerds nationwide, the Mercury Prize season is once again upon us. Come Thursday (25th July), the great and good of the British music industry will gather to anoint twelve albums deemed worthy of competing for that most curious of accolades: a…

Long Island four-piece Macseal delve into classic 90s indie-rock and power pop for their second album, ‘Permanent Repeat’. Words: Rob Mair.Photos: Brooke Marsh. “I do think, the way we operate as a band, we need to give ourselves a deadline, otherwise, it’ll never get done,” laughs Macseal drummer Frankie Impastato, as we discuss ‘Permanent Repeat’,…

Kelly Clarkson has performed a couple of new covers on her daytime TV show. She’s taken on both The Last Dinner Party‘s breakout single ‘Nothing Matters’, and ‘She’s On My Mind’ from Romy‘s debut solo album. The pop artist and her band delivered live renditions of the tracks, which were both originally released in 2023,…

Smashing Pumpkins have announced a surprise new album titled ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’, set for release on 2nd August. The alt-rock veterans revealed the news via social media on 19th July, confirming they had completed work on their 13th studio album. This release follows their 2023 project ‘Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts’. Unlike previous…

Laura Jane Grace has released a new single with her recently formed band, the Mississippi Medicals. The track, titled ‘Karma Too Close’, follows their debut single ‘All Fucked Out’, which was released last month and originated from a songwriting challenge Grace set herself during the pandemic in 2021. She explains: “If they’re smooth like Butter,…

Dillon Francis and Chloe Moriondo have released a new collaborative single. ‘Lonely (Planet Earth)’, which samples the melody from Owl City‘s 2009 hit ‘Fireflies’, explores themes of isolation in the digital age. Reflecting on the collaboration, Moriondo says: “‘Lonely’ is such an exciting return of a release for me, and it’s mind boggling that Dillon…

Alice Phoebe Lou has released her first single of 2024. ‘The World Above’ arrives alongside the news that the South Africa-born, Portugal-based singer-songwriter will be supporting Clairo on a North American tour this autumn. The track marks Lou’s first release since her 2023 album ‘Shelter’, and was recorded between Tropico Beauty in Los Angeles and…

Alessia Cara has returned with her first new music since 2022. ‘Dead Man’, written by Cara and produced by Mike Elizondo, features a jazz-influenced arrangement with drums, bass, piano, and horns, and explores the theme of a relationship that has grown cold. Discussing the song, Cara explains: “The song is about a relationship that has…

This year’s lineup packs an almighty arsenal of undeniable festival anthems. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. The trick to a good festival is bangers. Sure, Mad Cool Festival’s AstroTurfed site is easy to navigate, with a plentiful supply of bars, toilets and food stalls, while the six stages are arranged in such a way that…

Meet Man/Woman/Chainsaw, the London quintet that are carving out a unique space in London’s music landscape with their ‘orchestral mayhem’. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Ella Margolin. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Five teenagers, a violin, and a shared passion for pushing musical boundaries. It sounds like the setup for…

The biggest albums, the must see events and the talking points that are dominating the conversation. Our weekly preview The Agenda is here to navigate you through the noise, highlighting the things that demand your attention. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY The Agenda Setter WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Number 1 Angel:…

JADE has released her debut solo single ‘Angel of My Dreams’. The track, co-written by JADE in Los Angeles with Steph Jones, Pablo Bowman, and producer Mike Sabath, marks her first solo venture since Little Mix announced their hiatus in 2022. ‘Angel of My Dreams’ explores JADE’s complex relationship with the music industry, which she’s…

Moonchild Sanelly has premiered her new track ‘Sweet & Savage’ with an exclusive performance for COLORSxSTUDIOS. The genre-defying track blends elements of electro, dance, and hyperpop, and follows a series of recent releases, including ‘Scrambled Eggs’, a collaboration with Self Esteem titled ‘Big Man’, and ‘Mad’ featuring Steve Aoki. This latest release comes on the…

Emerging South London pop artist Samira has released her latest track, ‘See Through You’. TCo-written by Samira and electronic pop producer PALMR, Samira expressed her enthusiasm for the release, stating, “I’m so excited to get this song out there – it’s a real change of pace for me and one of my favourite things I’ve…

Dutch Mustard, the musical project of Sarah-Jayne Riedel (SJ), has released a new single, ‘Loser’. The track, co-written and co-produced with Bill Ryder-Jones, features mix notes from TV on The Radio’s Dave Sitek and arrangement input from William Doyle. SJ shared the inspiration behind the song, stating: “‘Loser’ is about making peace with heartbreak. We…

Overmono have released their new single ‘Gem Lingo (ovr now)’, featuring vocals from Ruthven. The single has already garnered significant attention from fans, accumulating over 300,000 views across various YouTube and SoundCloud rips since its first play during Overmono’s set on The Lot Radio with Fred Again… and Lil Yachty. ‘Gem Lingo (ovr now)’ follows…

Jónsi, the frontman of Sigur Rós, has announced his fourth studio album ‘First Light’, set for release on 30th August via health and wellbeing music provider Myndstream in collaboration with Lakeshore Records. The album follows Jónsi’s 2021 release ‘Obsidian’ and is now available for pre-order. To mark the announcement, Jónsi has released two lead singles,…

Jack White has surprised fans with an unexpected new solo album, distributed through his Third Man Records stores. On Friday, July 19, select customers at Third Man Records locations in London, Nashville, and Detroit received vinyl copies of a mystery record alongside their purchases. The album, labelled simply as ‘No Name’, came without any additional…

Trash Boat have released a new single, ‘Be Someone (Feat. Eric Vanlerberghe)’. The track follows on from recent drops ‘Liar Liar’ and ‘Break You’, as the St Albans quintet are working on the follow up to the 2021’s ‘Don’t You Feel Amazing?’ album – ‘Heaven Can Wait’, out 4th October. Speaking of the collaboration with…

As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, it’s clear that this year has been a musical whirlwind. From established superstars to rising indie darlings, the diversity and richness of the tracks released so far are nothing short of astounding. This list isn’t just a collection of popular hits but a curated selection that represents…

Role Model has released a new video for his track ‘Scumbag’. The single is taken from his second album ‘Kansas Anymore’, which is out now via Polydor Records. The video, directed by Will DeSena, was shot in Role Model’s hometown of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Role Model says of his new album: “I was writing a…

Chrissy Costanza, lead singer of Against The Current, has launched her solo career with the release of her debut single ‘7 Minutes In Hell’. The new track, featuring LA-based pop duo VOILÀ, arrives ahead of her November tour of the UK and Europe, which includes a night at The Garage, London. Costanza shares her excitement…

Amie Blu has released her debut mixtape ‘how we lose’. The project, which explores themes of sabotage and self-discovery, is accompanied by news of two autumn headline shows at Manchester’s Deaf Institute on 17th September and London’s Omeara on 19th September. Reflecting on the mixtape’s central theme, Amie explains: “In the context of the project,…

That Woman, the solo project of Josephine Vander West from Oh Wonder, has released her new single ‘Joy’. The track – which follows ‘Hymn For A Woman’, ‘Change’, and ‘I Was Aching’ – is the latest offering from her upcoming debut solo album ‘Find Joy’, set for release on 9th August via Highwater Recordings. Vander…

Zeal & Ardor have released a new single, ‘Hide In Shade’. The latest offering from their upcoming fourth full-length ‘GREIF’, out 23rd August; the album will be the band’s fourth full-length release, following their 2022 self-titled album. Commenting on the new single, the band state: “We would be remiss if we didn’t share something closer…

Paris Paloma has released her new single ‘the warmth’. The final track to be shared ahead of her debut album ‘Cacophony’, set for release on 30th August via Nettwerk, it follows previously released singles ‘boys, bugs and men’, ‘my mind (now)’, ‘drywall’, ‘as good a reason’, ‘yeti’, and her breakthrough hit, ‘labour’. The album’s title…

Porter Robinson has released his new track ‘Kitsune Maison Freestyle’. It’s the fourth single from his upcoming third studio album ‘SMILE! :D’, set for release on 26th July via MOM+POP, following ‘Cheerleader’, ‘Knock Yourself Out XD’, and ‘Russian Roulette’. On 18th July, Robinson surprised fans with a pop-up event at the Maison Kitsuné store in…

Madison Beer has released her new single ’15 MINUTES’. The track follows her recent hit ‘Make You Mine’, and has been teased both during her performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Outdoor Stage and in snippets shared on social media. The music video, co-directed by Beer and Aerin Moreno, continues the storytelling theme of her recent…

London-based singer-songwriter flowerovlove has released her latest single, ‘breaking news’. A vibrant summer anthem produced by Duck Blackwell and co-written with Ines Dunn, the track follows her recent drop ‘BOYS’. She says of the track: “I was feeling sad when I wrote it, actually. I wanted to feel something lovey dovey, so I wanted to…

Joe Jonas has released a new single, ‘Work It Out’. It’s from his just-announced upcoming solo album, ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’, set for release on 18th October via Republic Records. The news arrived earlier this week alongside a statement from Joe, which reads: “I am thrilled to share my new solo album…

Mabel has released a new single titled ‘Female Intuition’, accompanied by a self-directed video. The track, out now via Polydor Records, follows her recent singles ‘Vitamins’ and ‘Look At My Body Pt.II’, featuring Shygirl, as well as her collaboration with Ghanaian artist Black Sherif on the track ‘Zero’. Speaking about the track, Mabel shares: “Female…

Kids In Glass Houses have released ‘Vulnerable’. It’s the latest single from their upcoming fifth album ‘Pink Flamingo’, set to drop on 25th October. The band have also recently been celebrating the 15-year anniversary of their debut album ‘Smart Casual’. Vocalist Aled Phillips describes the album as “a new start, rather than us just churning…

Bombay Bicycle Club are set to release a live concert stream of their headline performance at London’s Alexandra Palace Park, which took place on 12th July 2024. The stream, captured by streaming service On Air, will be available from 8th August. Fans will have two years of on-demand access to the full 20-song set, which…

Soft Play have released their new album ‘Heavy Jelly’. Their first full-length record in six years, the record follows their sets at Glastonbury, Download, and Hyde Park supporting Robbie Williams – who also features on the album. They’re also on the cover of the August 2024 issue of Dork, ‘btw’. The album arrives alongside a…

Rising talent Imogen and the Knife has unveiled her eagerly anticipated debut EP ‘Some Kind of Love’, a poignant exploration of love’s multifaceted nature. Hailing from Newcastle but now based in South-East London, Imogen crafts a unique world that draws inspiration from iconic artists like Kate Bush and Nick Cave while carving out her own…

From Lavaland to the cosmos: Lava La Rue’s ‘STARFACE’ is a bold, genre-defying statement of artistic intent. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Martyn Young.Photos: Blackksocks. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Lavaland has always been a wondrous place. Full of creativity and dynamism for almost ten years…

With a new EP, ‘Certificate of Participation’, October And The Eyes continues to blur the lines between music, fashion, and art. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Alexander Schipper. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Wake me up when September ends? It might not have been what Billie Joe was getting at,…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY Role Model’s second album ‘Kansas Anymore’ finds a path through homesickness, heartbreak, and finding yourself. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: William DeSena. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY There’s no place like home. Close your eyes, click your heels three times and repeat that sentence. You…

English Teacher have released a cover of Billie Eilish’s recent single ‘Birds Of A Feather’, performed during their appearance on Jack Saunders’ New Music Show on BBC Radio 1. The band’s Lily Fontaine explained the choice to cover the track, saying, “I remember the exact moment we chose to do it, I listened to the…

Charli XCX has revealed her ambitions for the future, including a desire to create a Lou Reed-inspired album and pursue acting opportunities. The pop artist recently released her sixth studio album ‘Brat’, but is already contemplating her next moves. In a new interview with Billboard, Charli XCX discussed her upcoming plans, which involve a film…

BRITs Week 2024 for War Child has raised £430,000 from its series of 13 intimate shows held across the country in February and March. The funds will support War Child’s crucial work assisting children affected by conflict across the globe. This year’s fundraising efforts have brought the total amount raised for War Child by BRITs…

The Weeknd has announced a one-night-only show in Brazil, featuring a brand new production and setlist. The performance is scheduled for Friday, September 7th at the Estádio MorumBIS venue in São Paulo, and follows The Weeknd’s extensive ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’, which spanned North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America, attracting over 3…

Catfish and the Bottlemen have unveiled ‘ASA’, a rare bonus track from the upcoming 10th anniversary reissue of their debut album ‘The Balcony’. The Welsh rock band are set to release the commemorative edition of ‘The Balcony’ on 16th September, marking a decade since the album’s original release. As part of the celebration, the group…

Damon Albarn has received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter in recognition of his contributions to music and environmental causes. The ceremony took place yesterday (17th July), where the Blur frontman was presented with the degree to celebrate his “creativity, innovation, and commitment to environmental causes.” The university also acknowledged “the impact of…

Lazy Day, the project of London-based songwriter Tilly Scantlebury, have announced their debut album ‘Open the Door’. Set for release on 8th November via Brace Yourself Records, the news is accompanied by the single ‘Falling Behind’, which follows ‘Bright Yellow’ and ‘Killer’. Scantlebury says of the track: “This song is full of frustration — at…

Sports Team have announced their third album, ‘Boys These Days’. Set for release on 28th February via Distiller Records and Bright Antenna, the Mercury Prize-nominated six-piece have also shared a new single ‘I’m In Love (Subaru)’ and revealed details of a UK tour this autumn. ‘Boys These Days’ follows the band’s previous albums ‘Deep Down…

London-based punk duo Shelf Lives have announced a new EP. ‘No Idea’ will be released on 23rd October, and is teased by their latest single ‘Where Did I Go?’, a two-minute bite of their distinctive, extroverted brand of catchy punk. Discussing the four-track EP, they explain: “Generally, we have no idea what we’re doing, what…

Graham Coxon has addressed Blur’s recent performance at Coachella 2024, shedding light on the band’s experience with an apparently disengaged audience. The Britpop icons delivered a career-spanning set on the festival’s main stage in April, featuring fan favourites such as ‘Song 2’ and ‘Popscene’. However, the crowd’s subdued response during ‘Girls & Boys’ visibly frustrated…

DEADLETTER have unveiled a video for their new single ‘Relieved’. 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 release ‘Mother’. Lead singer Zac Lawrence says: “Ever been collared by the most bizarre person in…

Ah, summer. Long days at the holiday cottage, outdoor barbecues, daily saunas, the Helsinki skyline… No, just us who thinks of Finland as the quintessential summer holiday destination? Well, it’s our magazine, so we’ll talk about whatever we want, thank you very much. Anyway, the real reason we’ve got our sights set on a Scandinavian…

Sabrina Carpenter has announced the UK and European leg of her Short n’ Sweet Tour. The live run – which includes a performance at London’s O2 Arena on 8th March, marking her second headline show in the city – is in support of her upcoming album ‘Short n’ Sweet’, scheduled for release on 23rd August.…

Lucy Rose has teamed up with actor Danny Dyer for the music video of her latest single ‘Sail Away’. The new video, directed by London-based Dylan Friese-Greene, continues the creative partnership between Rose and Dyer, who previously starred in her video for 2016 single ‘Nebraska’. ‘Sail Away’ is the latest cut from Rose’s album ‘This…

West London artist Lava La Rue has unveiled their new single ‘Better’. The track is the final single from their forthcoming debut album ‘STARFACE’, out tomorrow (Friday, 19th July), and features Mexican-American musician Cuco. Discussing their approach to the album, Lava La Rue explains: “I approached it in the way I learned through coming up…

Enter Shikari and St Albans City FC have renewed their shirt sponsorship partnership, unveiling the team’s new Away strip for the 2024/25 season. The new shirts, which are now available for pre-order, are manufactured by Hummel using their ECO8 technology. This environmentally conscious approach means each shirt is constructed from high-performing polyester produced from up…

Alien Chicks have released their new EP. The London band’s first EP, ‘Indulging The Mobs’ is out today (Thursday, 18th July) via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings. Detailing ‘Indulging The Mobs’, they explain: “Themes of anxiety, crashing your car, estate agents, bad magazines and people who are too big for their boots. ‘Indulging the…

FIDLAR have released a new single, ‘DOWN N OUT’. It’s from the band’s first record in over five years; ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ will be released on 20th September, and has already been teased by new double-single ‘GET OFF MY WAVE’ and ‘FIX ME’. The news follows on from their recent EP ‘That’s Life’, singles ‘Nudge’…

Label: PolydorReleased: 19th July 2024 Homesickness, heartache, hope – they’re all cornerstones of Role Model’s second album, ‘Kansas Anymore’. Ushered in by the isolated vocals of opening track ‘Writing’s On The Wall’, it becomes immediately apparent with every cheery acoustic guitar twang that Role Model’s latest is an artful deviation from his debut, ‘Rx’. It more…

Label: Warner MusicReleased: 12th July 2024 Griff is a shining example of what can happen if you stick to what you know best. Since the release of her breakthrough single ‘Black Hole’ in 2020, her unapologetic pop discography has won her fans in the form of Ed Sheeran, HAIM, and Taylor Swift, recently opening one night…

Label: Loma VistaReleased: 19th July 2024 You don’t get the likes of A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, and 2 Chainz to appear on your record if you’re not any good. Combining the heavy aggression of the East Coast rap scene with the RnB-infused beats of West Coast hip-hop, Florida’s Denzel Curry creates his own sound, using…

As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, it’s clear that this year has been a musical whirlwind. From established superstars to rising indie darlings, the diversity and richness of the tracks released so far are nothing short of astounding. This list isn’t just a collection of popular hits but a curated selection that represents…

Playing games is one of the most exciting activities you can do during your leisure. The only thing better than playing just games is playing exciting games, where you can feel all the euphoria and feel immersed. Now aside from the actions the game gives you, what other features of a game make it more…

Clairo has announced a 25-date North American tour in support of her third album ‘Charm’. The tour follows two sold-out residencies at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles and Webster Hall in New York, which are set to take place in September. Alice Phoebe Lou will be supporting on all dates of the tour. Fans…

Jamie xx has announced new club residencies in New York and Los Angeles, bringing his successful ‘The Floor’ concept to the United States this summer. The producer and member of The xx will host five-night runs in each city, following his 10-night showcase in London this past May. The New York City dates are set…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 19th July 2024 Lava La Rue’s ‘STARFACE’ is the conceptual realisation of almost a decade of Lava’s visionary pop genius. They could have released an album at any point in their genre-fluid and experimental career, but it had to be at exactly the right moment, and it had to tell exactly the right…

Calvin Harris is set to release a new single featuring Ellie Goulding next Friday, 26th July. The Scottish DJ and producer announced the collaboration, titled ‘FREE’, via his Instagram account. This marks the fourth time Harris and Goulding have worked together, following their previous hits ‘I Need Your Love’ in 2013, ‘Outside’ in 2014, and…

Pop sensation PinkPantheress has revealed she doesn’t listen to albums, just songs. The artist recently shared her perspective on albums during a Kids Take Over interview. In the chat, PinkPantheress revealed, “I don’t listen to albums. I just listen to songs. That’s why when it came to my own album, I was like, do people…

Chappell Roan has revealed she’s ‘pumped the brakes’ on her rising profile due to concerns about her privacy and safety. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter, who released her debut album ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’ in 2023, spoke candidly about the challenges of her meteoric rise to AAA-list pop super stardom during an appearance…

Liverpool-based up-and-comer Pixey has released a new track, ‘Give A Little Of Your Love’. It’s taken from her upcoming debut album ‘Million Dollar Baby’, set for release on 2nd August via Chess Club Records, and was written, produced, and performed entirely by Pixey herself. Discussing the new song, Pixey says: “I’m not one to write…

UPSET COVER STORY Graphic Nature‘s new album ‘Who Are You When No One Is Watching?’ is a raw and intense journey through frontman Harvey Freeman’s personal demons, blending nu-metalcore with innovative production to create a cathartic exploration of identity and self-reflection. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Jack Press. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY…

Marina has revealed that she is currently working on her sixth studio album, set for release in 2024. She shared the news following her performance at BST Hyde Park on Saturday (13th July), where she opened for headliner Kylie Minogue. In an interview with Attitude, Marina confirmed, “I am working on a new record, and…

Fat Dog have released their new single ‘Wither’. The latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Woof’, the London-based band’s new song is described as a dark and brutal track that captures the energy of their live performances. It’s accompanied by a 90s video game-inspired music video, directed by Ryan Vautier. The…

Master Peace has released a new single ‘Home’, featuring American rapper Wale. The track is the latest offering from the British artist’s upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’, set for release on 4th October via PMR Records. ‘Home’ follows the announcement of Master Peace’s UK and European tour, which kicks off this October.…

Fucked Up have unveiled ‘Divining Gods’, the third and final single from their upcoming album ‘Another Day’. The new track explores humanity’s inclination to idolise others, serving as a thematic continuation from ‘Nothing’s Immortal’, a song from their previous album ‘One Day’. ‘Another Day’ is set for release on 9th August via the band’s own…

Canadian pop-punk artist LØLØ has announced her first-ever headline tour of the UK and Europe. The tour, cleverly titled U Tour Me On, will support LØLØ’s debut album ‘falling for robots and wishing i was one’. The string of dates begins on 22nd October in Leeds, UK, and concludes on 3rd November in Haarlem, Netherlands.…

Kim Deal, best known as a member of Pixies and The Breeders, has unveiled her latest solo single, ‘Coast’. ‘Coast’ was written by Deal in 2020, inspired by an unexpected experience at her friend Mike Montgomery’s wedding when the house band, The Grape Whizzers, performed Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ with “revelatory levels of low self-esteem.” The…

Billie Eilish is set to make her debut on CBeebies Bedtime Stories this week, reading a children’s book on the popular BBC programme. She will be reading This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers on Friday 19th July. The story follows a young boy named Wilfred who believes he owns a large moose called…

SG Lewis has unveiled his latest single ‘Paradise’. A collaboration with Loods released on his newly established label Forever Days, the track marks the conclusion of the label’s inaugural trilogy of releases, following SG Lewis’ recent collaboration with Nelly Furtado on ‘Love Bites’ and his EP with Tove Lo titled ‘HEAT’. Commenting on the collaboration,…

The whole thing is melodramatic, over the top, steeped in pain but defiantly glorious. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “Have you guys never heard of a mosh pit,” asks Oli Sykes before breaking into a smirking grin. “I thought you were Mad Cool.” Yup, if there’s any band that can cause giddy pandemonium at a…

rom snotty punk to bratty pop, via industrial day-glo rave, they’re an artist that isn’t afraid of changing things up. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Ashnikko has already cycled through a number of different eras. From snotty punk to bratty pop, via industrial day-glo rave, they’re an artist that isn’t afraid of changing things up.…

Label: Since 93 / RCAReleased: 12th July 2024 It’s incredibly difficult to write with honesty, simplicity, and humanity, something which Cat Burns does with ease. As the album’s title suggests, it really does feel like a journey through the unsteady years of your ‘early twenties’, exploring mental health (‘low self-esteem’), personality crises (‘people pleaser’), and toxic…

Label: Polydor RecordsReleased: 12th July 2024 STONE aren’t here to reinvent the wheel; they’re here to nick it off your dad’s vintage Jaguar and take it for a joyride. Their debut album ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’ is a love letter to the halcyon days of Britpop and early 2000s indie, wrapped up in a package…

Label: EMI RecordsReleased: 12th July 2024 Remi Wolf doesn’t give a fuck about your pop rulebook. On ‘Big Ideas’, she’s taken that rulebook, set it on fire, and used the ashes to draw a moustache on the Mona Lisa. Where debut ‘Juno’ was Wolf dipping her toes in the waters of pop stardom, ‘Big Ideas’ sees…

Label: Clairo RecordsReleased: 12th July 2024 Clairo’s most powerful moments come when she’s whispering secrets you didn’t even know you wanted to hear. On ‘Charm’, her third studio album, Claire Cottrill invites us deeper into her world than ever before. It’s a place where vintage synths hum like summer cicadas, where confessions are murmured over warm Wurlitzer chords, and where the lines between past and present…

Antony Szmierek has already built up a healthy reputation as one of the hottest names to watch in UK music, but as he prepares to start showing us his debut album proper, he never thought it would take him to a Transylvanian castle. Dive in with our DORK x ELECTRIC CASTLE festival guide cover feature.…

Label: Ninja TuneReleased: 12th July 2024 Led by multi-instrumentalist Joseph Mount, one of the UK’s most intuitive, intelligent musicians, everything Metronomy touch turns into sonic gold. Making everything from iconic indie-pop to rock to electronica, the band have been exploring their idiosyncratic sound for two decades, always moving in different directions, flitting between genres while maintaining…

Franz Ferdinand have announced their first live shows in over a year. The Glasgow-formed band teased the announcement on social media on Saturday (13th July), sharing a video clip of frontman Alex Kapranos speaking from an airport. In the video, Kapranos says: “Hi, it’s Alex, speaking very quietly because I’m in an airport and don’t…

As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, it’s clear that this year has been a musical whirlwind. From established superstars to rising indie darlings, the diversity and richness of the tracks released so far are nothing short of astounding. This list isn’t just a collection of popular hits but a curated selection that represents…

Japanese girl group f5ve (fka SG5) have released their new single ‘Underground’. The track – available via Three Six Zero Recordings – follows the group’s earlier single ‘Lettuce’, released this year. The new track sees f5ve collaborating once again with executive producer and Grammy award winner BloodPop and producer Count Baldor. f5ve commented on the…

Gracie Abrams has announced the European leg of her The Secret of Us Tour, set to commence in February 2025. The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will embark on an 18-date journey across major European cities, starting in Madrid on 9th February and concluding in Glasgow on 12th March. The new dates follow Abrams’ sold-out North American tour,…

Mae Stephens is set to release a new EP titled ‘Securely Insecure’. The release, which features three original tracks and a cover of Kings Of Leon’s ‘Use Somebody’, sees Stephens returning to her songwriting roots influenced by artists such as Sigrid, Florence and The Machine, and Cody Fry. The lead single, ‘Small Town Syndrome’, reflects…

The biggest names, the most fancy sounding events, and a hangover for a nation. Our new weekly preview The Agenda is here to navigate you through the noise, highlighting the events and releases that demand your attention. In the coming days, we’ve got some very big albums on the way, some big shows and some…

From ‘Heat Waves’ to heartache: Glass Animals’ ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’ is a cosmic exploration of human connection – a vulnerable, genre-bending odyssey that proves they’re far more than a one-international-megahit band. Words: Ali Shutler. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already…

A lengthy hiatus. A change of name. A comeback single featuring Robbie bleedin’ Williams. SOFT PLAY have gone through a lot over the past few years – but now the boys are back in town. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now…

With their brand new single ‘I’m In Love (Subaru)’, Sports Team are shifting gears: bigger sounds, bolder visions, and an unwavering connection to their fanbase. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Patrick Gunning. 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…

Indie legends Los Campesinos! have forged a path to cult status by doing things their own way, and with their new album ‘All Hell’, they’re looking to set an example. Words: Martyn Young.Photos: Juliette Boulay. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member…

Multi-BRIT-nominated South London artist Cat Burns pens a love letter to early adulthood with her hotly-anticipated debut album, ‘early twenties’. Words: Steven Loftin. 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.…

With her debut ‘Million Dollar Baby’, Pixey proves that the best things in pop come to those who wait – and work hard. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Marieke Macklon. 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,…

Just off tour with Taylor Swift, upcoming dates with Sabrina Carpenter, and her long-awaited debut finally out in the world – Griff is having a banner year. Words: Ali Shutler. 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…

Manchester-via-Cumbria trio Vacant Weekend are here to fill the silence. 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. In the heart of Manchester’s iconic music scene, a trio…

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 Porches. 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…

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 one of MICHELLE is happy to let a llama shit all over someone’s bed(?!?). This article is currently…

England isn’t good at many things, but boybands? Football? Well, you can make a case. Words: Abigail Firth. England isn’t good at many things, but boybands? Football? Well, you can make a case. With Southgate’s 2024 England squad potentially bringing it home, the excitement is palpable as they prepare to face [and, let’s be honest,…