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Former One Direction star Liam Payne is reported to have died at the age of 31, according to state police in Argentina. The English singer reportedly fell from the third floor of his hotel room at the CasaSur in Palermo, where he was staying. Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, provided details…

Poppy has released two new singles. ‘the cost of giving up’ and ‘crystallized’ are both from her upcoming album ‘Negative Spaces’, set to be released on 15th November via Sumerian Records. The new tracks follow previously released singles ‘they’re all around us’ and ‘new way out’. Poppy has also announced a new video series titled…

CHINCHILLA has co-written and performed the theme song for a new Sky Original drama. Sweetpea – available to watch now on Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland – is based on CJ Skuse‘s book of the same name, and billed as “a deviously twisted coming-of-‘rage’ story”, starring Ella Purnell. The track is titled…

Orla Gartland has announced her largest UK and European tour to date. The run is set to take place in March and April 2025, and is in support of the Dork cover star’s second album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’. The run will kick off on 10th March in Copenhagen and includes 17 shows across Europe…

Nilüfer Yanya is set to release a remix EP of her album ‘My Method Actor’. Due on 22nd November via Ninja Tune, the EP will feature remixes of tracks from the album, including ‘Mutations’, ‘Call It Love’, and two versions of ‘Like I Say (I runaway)’. The first remix from the EP, a reworking of…

Panda Bear has announced his new album ‘Sinister Grift’. The project of Animal Collective’s Noah Lennox has also shared the lead single ‘Defense’, featuring Cindy Lee on guitar. It marks his first solo release in five years, following his previous work with Animal Collective and collaborations with artists like Daft Punk, Solange, Dean Blunt, Paramore…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY From dance-pop Wunderkind to the soon-to-be queen of electronica, MØ beckons in a freer, easier, and even more impressive era with her brand new single ‘Who Said’. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Nostalgia is having a moment right now. We’re all…

Lambrini Girls are set to release their debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ early next year. Due on 10th January 2025 via City Slang, the Brighton-based duo of Phoebe Lunny (vocals/guitar) and Lilly Macieira (bass) have also shared new single ‘Big Dick Energy’. Speaking on the new single, Lambrini Girls explain: “Man comes in…

Polly Money has released a remix of her single ‘Anything’ by Ross MacDonald of The 1975. The original track draws from Money’s experiences touring as a live guitarist and vocalist with The 1975 over the past 18 months, with the new version, titled ‘Anything (Cool Online x Ross MacDonald Remix)’, part of MacDonald’s newly-announced remix…

Porridge Radio have shared a new single ‘God Of Everything Else’. It’s the latest cut from their forthcoming album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’, which also features previously released singles ‘Sick of the Blues’ and ‘A Hole In The Ground’ and is due out on Friday 18th October. Dana…

Gracie Abrams is set to release a deluxe edition of her second album ‘The Secret of Us’ on 18th October. The expanded version will include seven additional tracks, including ‘That’s So True’, which Abrams debuted live at The Echo in Los Angeles prior to the original album release. It will also feature three live Vevo…

Maxwell Varey has released his new single ‘Messin’ Around’ via One House. The track follows his recent release ‘This Town’ and debut EP ‘Ivory’, and arrives ahead of his upcoming headline show at London’s Omeara in November. Varey describes the meaning behind the song: “‘Messin’ Around’ is about slipping on the line of insanity sometimes…

Deb Never has released ‘Not In Love’, her first new music of 2024. The track coincides with the announcement of her signing to GIANT Music, and was co-written and co-produced with Jennifer Decilveo, known for her work with Miley Cyrus, Bat For Lashes, and Angelique Kidjo. ‘Not In Love’ follows her two EPs: ‘Where Have…

Ellie Dixon has released her new single and video ‘Renaissance’. The release marks the start of a new musical era for the London-based singer-songwriter and producer, following previous tracks like ‘Green Grass’, ‘Big Lizard Energy’, ‘Dopamine’ and Charlieeeee collab ‘BUMPED IN THE HEAD’. Dixon describes ‘Renaissance’ as “a musical phoenix from the ashes”. It was…

Alice Ivy has released a new collaborative single titled ‘Do I Need To Know What Love Is?’. The track features Josh Teskey of The Teskey Brothers, and arrives ahead of Ivy’s third studio album ‘Do What Makes You Happy’, due out on 22nd November via Helix Records. The full-length also features collabs with Kah-Lo, BJ…

Jo Hill is gearing up to release her debut album ‘girlhood.’ on 22nd November via UROK. The British singer-songwriter’s first full-length project draws inspiration from artists like Queen, Boney M, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell, as well as contemporary acts such as Big Thief, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Hill describes ‘girlhood.’…

Jake Shears has launched Season 2 of his podcast series, Queer The Music. The new season begins with Shears discussing Gossip’s ‘Standing In The Way Of Control’ with Beth Ditto. The song, written in response to the Federal Marriage Amendment in the US, is explored in the context of current civil liberties debates. Other upcoming…

Heartworms has announced her debut album ‘Glutton For Punishment’. The record is set for release on 7th February via Speedy Wunderground. The South London artist has also shared a new single ‘Warplane’, accompanied by a video directed by Gilbert Trejo. Speaking about the track, Heartworms says: “The opening lyrics set the scene of a dogfight…

DITZ have announced their second album ‘Never Exhale’. The full-length is set for release on 24th January 2025 via Republic Of Music/Domino Publishing. The band have also shared a new single ‘Space/Smile’, and details of an extensive EU/UK tour for 2025. ‘Never Exhale’ follows DITZ’s 2022 debut ‘The Great Regression’. Vocalist C.A. Francis says of…

Jordana has shared a new single and video for ‘Raver Girl’. It marks the final preview of the Dork cover star’s forthcoming album ‘Lively Premonition’, set for release this Friday (18th October) via Grand Jury. The Maryland-raised, LA-based songwriter’s fourth LP also features previously released singles ‘We Get By’, ‘Like A Dog’, and ‘Anything For…

Dutch Mustard has released a new single, ‘Thank You’. The track follows on from debut EP ‘An Interpretation of Depersonalisation’ in 2022 and the ‘Beauty’ EP in 2023, and is accompanied by a show at The Lanes in Bristol this week. Netherlands-born Sarah-Jayne Riedel (also known as SJ) says of the track: “Thank You is…

Tonight feels like a testament to every move that Wunderhorse have made. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. During Wunderhorse’s headline turn at London’s Brixton Academy, there’s a moment that captures something perfect. Halfway through a show that has already seen the entire room swept up in every note, Jacob Slater strides to the front of…

Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is back tonight (Monday 14th October) with another episode packed full of musical ‘stuff’. This week’s special guest is none other than rising star Antony Szmierek, who’ll be dropping by to chat ahead of his much (much, much) anticipated new album, ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’.…

Jin of BTS is gearing up to release his first solo album ‘Happy’. The six-track album is due on 15th November, and explores Jin’s journey to discover true happiness. A press release explains: “Happy is a genuine, heartwarming gesture that invites listeners to join him on a journey to find happiness, offering them a sense of…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY JENNIE has the pop world at her feet. Words: Dan Harrison. BLACKPINK’s JENNIE needs no introduction as a pop force of nature, but as she steps back out from the relative safety…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are set to bow out, at least for now, with a tour that promises to be just as incendiary and emotionally charged as their…

Sigur Rós have announced the EU/UK leg of their world tour, which will see them collaborating with local orchestras. The dates are in support of their latest album ‘ÁTTA’, and the tour will feature performances in iconic orchestral venues across Europe and the UK. The band will be playing at London’s Royal Albert Hall for…

Chase Atlantic have confirmed their Lost In Europe and UK 2025 tour. The live announcement comes ahead of the Australian-born, Los Angeles-based trio’s new album ‘LOST IN HEAVEN’ – which is due on 1st November and features the recently released single ‘RICOCHET’ – and includes headline shows at The O2, London and Co-Op Live, Manchester.…

The Offspring are set to return to the UK for a headline tour in November 2025. The US punk band will perform in arenas across the country, marking their first UK headline run since 2021, in support of their new album ‘Supercharged’, which came out last week via Concord Records. Support will come from special…

Vundabar have released their new single, ‘Life Is A Movie’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘I Got Cracked’ via Loma Vista Recordings, which marked the Boston trio’s first release with the label, and coincides with their North American tour. Frontman Brandon Hagen says of the band’s new material, which was inspired by a…

Greentea Peng has returned with a new single and video. ‘TARDIS (hardest)’ marks her first release in two years, kicking off a new chapter for the artist. The track was produced by Greentea Peng’s long-time collaborators Earbuds, Samo, and St Francis Hotel. Greentea Peng describes the single as “An aggy exploration of gratuity and humbleness.…

Biig Piig has released a new track titled ‘Decimal’. The song follows her recent single ‘4AM’ and serves as another preview of her upcoming debut album, which she has been working on after releasing her mixtape ‘Bubblegum’ in 2023. ‘Decimal’ features Biig Piig alternating between Spanish and English lyrics, and was partially inspired by and…

Field Day is set to relocate to Brockwell Park in 2025. After four years at Victoria Park, the festival will now be part of the Brockwell Live Bank Holiday Weekender, taking place on 24th May 2025. Other events held at the location include Wide Awake, Cross The Tracks, City Splash and Mighty Hoopla. Mark Newton,…

The November issue of Dork is available for order now, and it’s typically rammed to the rafters as we charge headfirst towards the end of 2024 and the long list of… erm… lists that will follow imminently. This year isn’t done yet, that’s for sure, as we usher through a whole load of faves still…

From YouTube covers to sold-out US tours, Orla Gartland has navigated the highs and lows of the digital era on her own terms. With her second album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’, she’s embracing the quirks, contradictions, and newfound confidence that have shaped her artistic journey. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Finnegan Travers. This article is currently only available to…

Drawing from both heartbreak and humour, Jordana’s new album ‘Lively Premonition’ dives deep into whimsical themes and classic sounds, channelling everything from Steely Dan to… er… armpit farts?! With new-found creative freedom and a playful spirit, Martyn Young sits down with the alt-pop star to explore how she’s left the bedroom behind and embraced the…

Embracing chaos, heartbreak, and her Glaswegian grit, Lauren Mayberry unveils ‘Vicious Creature’, a defiant debut that fuses biting pop with introspective storytelling. As she steps out from CHVRCHES, she reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Jennifer McCord. This article is currently only…

mxmtoon unpacks family dynamics and the weight of growing up with her vulnerable new album, ‘liminal space’. Words: Abigail Firth. 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. Have you ever…

With a newfound sense of self, Nieve Ella navigates a year of evolution and empowerment. 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 paywall message, log in to Steady here. “I don’t actually know where…

Amyl & The Sniffers embrace chaos, humour, and fire on their third album. Words: Ciaran Picker. 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. If you want a band to tread…

After a non-stop few years resulted in something of a burnout, Dana Margolin finds stability within the chaos for Porridge Radio’s new album, ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’. Words: Jack Press.Photos: Steve Gullick. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If…

After six years, Our Girl deliver hope and heart on their second record ‘The Good Kind’. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Jennifer McCord. 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. You’d be…

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 Katie Dillon from She’s In Parties. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a…

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…

As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Lauren Mayberry, taken from our November 2024 issue, shot by Jennifer McCord. All we ask is that you don’t…

St. Vincent has released ‘Pulga’, a Spanish language version of their track ‘Flea’. The song is the second single from ‘Todos Nacen Gritando’, a full Spanish language reimagining of her recent album ‘All Born Screaming’. ‘Todos Nacen Gritando’ will be released on 15th November, and was inspired by St. Vincent’s experiences performing for Spanish-speaking audiences.…

Victoria Canal has released her new single ‘15%‘. It’s the latest track from her forthcoming debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’, set for release on 17th January via Parlophone Records, following previous tracks ‘June Baby’, ‘California Sober’, and ‘Cake’. Canal comments on the track, saying: “This is the social anxiety, the existential doubt. Because when you’re…

Pa Salieu has released two new freestyles, ‘Epiphany’ and ‘Crash’. The Gambian-born, Coventry-raised rapper explores themes of oppression, resilience, and self-discovery in the tracks. He says: “While I was in jail, I realised how fortunate I was to always have my thoughts for company. My mind was my escape, and I fell in love with…

Lucius have released a new single titled ‘Old Tape’, featuring Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs. ‘Old Tape’ serves as the first preview of Lucius’ forthcoming studio album, expected in 2025. The track features Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig on vocals, with Granduciel contributing electric guitar and vocals. The band shared their thoughts on…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY As she drops her Really Very Good new album ‘Wonderland’, Holly Macve is embracing “hopes, dreams, and aspirations” – with a little help from an iconic friend along the way. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Authenticity. Everyone wants it, fewer have…

The Last Dinner Party have released ‘Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers’. It’s a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut album, featuring reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside covers of tracks by other artists, including Sparks’ 1974 single ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us’. Accompanying the announcement is an…

Billie Marten has released a new single titled ‘Crown’ via Fiction Records. The track follows her recent sold-out headline performance at the Barbican Centre, where she was joined by Her Ensemble for orchestral renditions of songs from her four albums. Marten describes the inspiration behind ‘Crown’, saying, “I wrote this in my garden last summer…

The Wombats are set to release their sixth studio album early next year. ‘Oh! The Ocean’ is due on 21st February 2025 via AWAL. The Liverpool band have also announced a six-date UK arena tour for March 2025, including a show at The O2 in London. Frontman Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy explains the album’s title was…

Hak Baker has released ‘Nostalgia Death Act II’, featuring collaborations with Peter Doherty, Baxter Dury and Joe James. The 10-track EP, produced by Craigie Dodds, includes the lead single ‘No Control’. It coincides with a documentary about Baker’s journey, titled ‘Hakeem‘, which explores themes of class and masculinity. Baker describes the release as being for…

Amyl and The Sniffers are set to play their largest headline show to date next year. The Australian punk band will perform at London’s Alexandra Palace on 15th November 2025, following their sold-out 2024 tour in support of new album ‘Cartoon Darkness’, scheduled for 25th October. The dates for Amyl and The Sniffers’ imminent UK…

Mabel has released a new single titled ‘Stupid Dumb’, featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The track, produced by Grammy-nominated Tommy Brown, is out now via Polydor Records. Recorded in Los Angeles, it’s accompanied by a behind-the-scenes visual showcasing the recording process. Mabel comments: “Stupid Dumb is about when you’re literally crazy about someone. I wanted to…

A years old demo turned into something spellbinding, the chances look good Cavetown and Frankie Cosmos’ new collab. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY We know. In the days of algorithm boosts and monthly listeners, collaborations between your faves are…

Olly Alexander has released a new single, ‘Cupid’s Bow’. The track precedes his upcoming solo album ‘Polari’ – Olly’s first post-Years & Years – scheduled for release on 7th February 2025. The album draws inspiration from Polari, a complex, centuries old secret language used by stigmatised groups and popular in gay subculture. A collaboration with…

Shawn Mendes is set to debut his new album ‘Shawn’ in cinemas on 14th November, ahead of its official release on the 15th. The singer-songwriter has partnered with Trafalgar Releasing for ‘Shawn Mendes: For Friends And Family Only (A Live Concert Film)’, a one-night-only event screening in select theatres globally. The film features Mendes performing…

Big Special and John Grant have collaborated on a new single titled ‘Stay Down, Lazarus’, released via SO Recordings. The Black Country duo – who recently released their debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’ – will be supporting the New York-based songwriter on his upcoming UK and European tour. Big Special will also headline their own…

Chalk have announced a new EP, and shared lead single ‘Tell Me’. The Belfast post-punk and electronic outfit’s new EP ‘Conditions III’ is set for release on 21st February 2025 via Nice Swan Records, marking the final installment of their trilogy. Frontman Ross Cullen says of the themes explored in ‘Tell Me’: “‘Tell Me’ is…

Gurriers have released a new video for their single ‘Dipping Out’. The track is taken from their debut album ‘Come and See’, with the video, directed by Colin Peppard, set in a passport photographer’s studio. It arrives to coincide with their current headline tour. Gurriers are set to perform on Later With Jools Holland when…

Lazy Day has released their new single ‘Getting Good’. The track marks the final preview of debut album ‘Open the Door’ ahead of its release on 9th November via Brace Yourself Records. Songwriter Tilly Scantlebury explains the meaning behind the song: “The song is about my menial but recurring feelings of failure. And how I…

Fred Roberts has released his new single ‘Get It Over With’. The track details his experience in a toxic relationship, and follows on from debut EP ‘Sound Of My Youth’, released in April. Speaking about the single, he says: “Get It Over With explores the tension between knowing you deserve better and feeling too emotionally…

Canadian punk/noise-rock band METZ have announced that their upcoming European and UK tour dates will be their last. The group are preparing to go on indefinite hiatus after five albums, with the final tour beginning on 2nd November in Rennes, France, and concluding on 29th November at London’s Village Underground. In a statement, the band…

Thomas Headon has released a new single titled ‘Panic!’. ‘Panic!’ explores themes of anxiety and stress, with the track marking his return after taking six months offline to reset and reflect on his music career. “[It’s] this big mess of anxiety and overwhelming stress that I was feeling,” he explains. “It’s basically this big mess…

McFly and Busted are set to embark on a joint tour in 2025. The news follows a surprise announcement during McFly’s 21st birthday show at London’s O2 Arena, with the ‘Busted vs McFly’ seeing the two groups performing across the UK and Ireland, starting on 16th September 2025 at Birmingham’s bp pulse Live arena. McFly…

NOAHFINNCE has released a new single titled ‘HEADCASE’. The track follows the release of Noah’s previous single ‘PET WITH THE TISM’, which addresses his autism diagnosis. Both tracks will feature on the deluxe edition of Noah’s debut album, ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’. Commenting on the new single, Noah explains, “HEADCASE is about feeling consistently…

The Velveteers are set to release their new album ‘A Million Knives’ on 14th February 2025 via Easy Eye Sound. The 13-track collection was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. The Denver trio have also shared new single ‘Go Fly Away’, co-written and co-produced by Auerbach and fellow Black Keys member Patrick Carney. Frontwoman…

K-pop group aespa have released four new solo tracks. They’re taken from the group’s current world tour ‘2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’. The digital release, titled ‘SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’, features individual songs written and performed by each of the group’s four members: KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING. The tracklisting for…

mxmtoon has released a new single titled ‘rain’. The song will feature on her upcoming third album ‘liminal space’, due 1st November. Of the inspiration behind the track, mxmtoon says: “I thought I would live my whole life in California until I moved to New York in 2020. Four years later I was hit with…

Leo Bhanji is set to release a new EP titled ‘Shell’ on 29th November via Dirty Hit. The upcoming EP follows his 2020 debut ‘No Guard’ and 2021’s ‘Arm’s Length’. The London-based singer, songwriter and producer has also shared a new single, ‘Lung’. The full tracklist for ‘Shell’ is as follows: 1. 272. Hazel &…

Chloe Qisha has released her new single ‘Sexy Goodbye’. The track is Qisha’s third single, following ‘I Lied, I’m Sorry’ and ‘VCR Home Video’, and it’s a cut from her self-titled debut EP, set for release on 15th November 2024. Speaking about ‘Sexy Goodbye’, Qisha says: “It’s super rare as a songwriter to create a…

Maggie Rogers has released a new single titled ‘In The Living Room’. The track, released via Polydor Records, marks Rogers’ first new music since her album ‘Don’t Forget Me’, which came out in April 2024. ‘In The Living Room’ was written and produced by Rogers alongside Ian Fitchuk, who also collaborated on ‘Don’t Forget Me’,…

Wallice has released a new single titled ‘Deadbeat’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming debut album ‘The Jester’, set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit, following ‘Heaven Has To Happen’, ‘The Opener’, and ‘Gut Punch Love’. Regarding the song, Wallice says: “I wrote “Deadbeat” last October after a falling out with someone…

Brighton-based band Slung have unveiled a live session video for their debut single ‘Neurotic’. The track was originally released last month via Fat Dracula Records, with the clip filmed at Small Pond studios in Brighton ahead of their upcoming UK and European tour dates. The live session features vocalist Katie Oldham alongside bandmates Ali Johnson…

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

Moonchild Sanelly has announced her new studio album ‘Full Moon’. The full-length is set for release on 10th January 2025 via Transgressive Records, and the announcement comes alongside the release of new single ‘Do My Dance’. Sanelly says: “I called this record FULL MOON to convey a really clear sense that I got from living…

Hands Like Houses have released a new single titled ‘Hurts Like Hell’. The track features Swedish rock band Normandie, and is the latest cut from the Australian band’s new EP, ‘Meso – Volume 3’. The collaboration comes after the acts toured together in 2018. “We wanted this song to feel like it had equal parts…

Green Day are set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Dookie’ with a pretty unusual re-release project. The band have collaborated with BRAIN to reissue the album on 15 unconventional formats, including wax cylinders, floppy disks, and toothbrushes. This limited-edition release deliberately sacrifices audio quality and convenience, with some versions omitting entire verses, to create…

Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s have announced two new bottles paying tribute to Elton John and John Lennon. The Elton edition is inspired by his 1975 Dodger Stadium performance, while the Lennon edition incorporates both his official logo and self-portrait sketch. The release also commemorates the friendship between the two, which led to their collaboration on…

UPSET COVER STORY On daring to be different: Chrissy Costanza talks solo debut ‘VII’, exploring new genres, and owning her creative voice.  Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Jordan Knight. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “It was all about taking risks and trusting myself,” says Chrissy Costanza, who releases her debut solo EP today. For the people who know…

Scowl have signed to Dead Oceans and released a new single, ‘Special’. The Bay Area hardcore band have joined the label roster alongside the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, and Japanese Breakfast. ‘Special’ was produced by Will Yip, who previously worked on the band’s EP ‘Psychic Dance Routine’, and mixed by Rich Costey, known for…

piglet has shared the title-track from his upcoming EP ‘for frank forever’. The South London-based Irish songwriter and producer is following up his previous track ‘white knuckles’, with the new track dedicated to piglet’s friend Frank (aka Trib) who died by suicide last summer. piglet explains that ‘for frank forever’ is about “the gradual process…

Clairo has released a cover of Margo Guryan’s ‘Love Songs’. The release is part of an upcoming tribute album to the late singer-songwriter, with ‘Like Someone I Know: A Celebration of Margo Guryan’ set to be released on 8th November via Sub Pop. The 12-track compilation features artists reinterpreting songs from Guryan’s 1968 album ‘Take…

Justice have announced a second show at London’s Alexandra Palace. The show will take place on 11th February 2025, following the rapid sell-out of their initially scheduled performance on 12th February. The French electronic duo are bringing their live show to the UK for the first time since the release of their album ‘Hyperdrama’, which…

Alice Costelloe has released a new single titled ‘My Whole Life’. The track is the second to be shared from her upcoming EP ‘When It’s The Time’, set for release on 1st November via Moshi Moshi Records. She explains that ‘My Whole Life’ was inspired by a health scare following a European tour: “What I…

Hannah Grae has released her new single ‘Nobody Does It Like You’. The ballad explores the emotional journey of self-discovery following the end of a toxic romantic relationship. Grae says, “‘Nobody Does It Like You’ was a difficult song for me to write. I generally find it hard to be completely vulnerable in my music…

Brooke Combe has announced a UK headline tour for 2025. The run – which includes a performance at London’s Lafayette on 10th April – will follow the release of her debut album ‘Dancing At The Edge Of The World’, set to arrive on 31st January 2025 via Modern Sky Records. The Scottish artist will begin…

julie have announced their first headline European tour. Set to take place in February and March 2025, the 26-date run will include UK stops in London, Manchester, Glasgow and more, with the Los Angeles-based band and art collective performing in support of their debut album ‘my anti-aircraft friend’. The dates in full read: FEBRUARY24 Clamores,…

The Sherlocks are set to embark on a major UK and European headline tour in 2025. The Sheffield band will hit the road after a number of support slots, including a homecoming show at Don Valley Bowl, supporting Keane across Europe, and confirming a 23-date UK tour with Shed Seven. The Sherlocks have also revealed…

Trash Boat have announced details of a UK headline tour for January and February. The St Albans quintet will embark on a nine-date run following the release of their new album ‘Heaven Can Wait’ and latest single ‘filthy/RIGHTEOUS’, out now. Frontman Tobi Duncan reflects on the band’s journey, saying, “Being ten years and four albums…

Cardinals have released a new single titled ‘Get It’. The track marks their first new material since their debut EP earlier this year, with the Cork-based five-piece having recorded the track with producer Chris Ryan at his Belfast studio. Frontman Euan Manning says: “To me it’s a song about reflection, looking at what went wrong…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Most artists would be content with one career-defining moment, but Charli seems to be delivering them on a weekly basis. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Charli xcx has always had a knack for keeping us on our toes. Her journey, from the revolutionary ‘Pop…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY It’s a testament to Touché Amoré’s resilience, creativity, and their willingness to embrace discomfort in pursuit of something honest and real. Words: Dan Harrison. Touché Amoré’s sixth studio album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, marks another daring chapter for…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY For Szmierek, the pyramid isn’t just a quirky landmark; it’s a symbol of human resilience. Words: Dan Harrison. In Stockport, there lies a curious modern relic: a blue pyramid, originally meant to…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK WAR CHILD’S DAY OF THE GIRL War Child UK’s Day of the Girl returns for 2024, bringing with it an electrifying lineup that promises to make this year’s campaign an unmissable affair. This week,…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to release their seventh mini album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ on 4th November. The latest installment marks a new phase in their ongoing narrative series, following approximately seven months after their previous mini album ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’, which was released in April. Alongside the announcement, TOMORROW X TOGETHER have unveiled…

aespa have released a new version of their hit single ‘Supernova’. The track has been reimagined by renowned K-pop producer KENZIE for ‘Supernova (KENZIE RE:WORKS)’, the first of three songs to be reinterpreted and released as part of the ‘KENZIE RE:WORKS’ project. The project is being released via ScreaM Records, SM Entertainment’s dance music label.…

Rizzle Kicks have announced four UK headline shows for 2025. The duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, are set to perform across the country in March, before making a homecoming appearance at The Great Escape festival in Brighton. This announcement follows the duo’s return earlier this year with comeback single ‘Javelin’, marking their first…

Rizzle Kicks have released their new single ‘Gumdrops’ via BMG. The track marks the British duo’s second release since their return to music earlier this year, following comeback single ‘Javelin’ this summer. Speaking about the single, Rizzle Kicks explain: “Gumdrops is our homage to growth, discussing what ‘lad culture’ used to be when we grew…

The Greater Good have released their new single ‘Full Grown Man’. The Manchester-based alt-rock quartet, fronted by Welsh vocalist and songwriter Huw Eddy, enlisted producer Rob Slater for the track, known for his work with Yard Act. ‘Full Grown Man’ explores the pressure to meet societal and personal expectations of adulthood. The lyrics delve into…

Perrie has released a new single titled ‘You Go Your Way’. The track, which explores themes of new beginnings and personal strength, was originally produced as an underground club single by London-based duo Joy Anonymous before catching Perrie’s attention during a writing session. The song’s lyrics are inspired by a personal experience from Perrie’s relationship…

Florence Rose is set to release her debut EP ‘My Lust Is My Religion’ on 11th November. To mark the EP release, Florence will host a listening party on 11th November in Dalston, featuring a live performance, poetry readings, performance artists, tarot readings, merchandise and free drinks. The alt-pop artist has shared the news alongside…

Hinds have shared a new bonus track titled ‘Bats’ ahead of their upcoming US tour. The bilingual Spanish and English song is taken from their recent album ‘VIVA HINDS’, released via Lucky Number. Hinds say of ‘Bats’: “We wrote ‘BATS’ the week after watching ANOTHER ROUND (DRUK) in the movies. we couldn’t stop thinking about…

UPSET COVER STORY Returning five years after calling it a day, Pennsylvania band Balance and Composure reflect on their newfound energy, growth, and latest album, ‘with you in spirit’. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: Ashley Gellman. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “This is it. We love you guys so much,” Jon Simmons declared, his voice cracking on the…

Sleater-Kinney have shared a new single titled ‘This Time’. The track is taken from the upcoming expanded version of their eleventh album, ‘Little Rope Deluxe’, set for digital release on 1st November via Loma Vista Recordings. The release includes the previously released Frayed Rope Sessions, live versions recorded at The Forum in Melbourne, and three…

Michael Kiwanuka has announced a European and UK headline tour for spring 2025. The stint marks his first headline dates in the region since 2022, and is in support of new album ‘Small Changes’, set for release on 15th November via Polydor Records. Alongside the tour announcement, Kiwanuka has shared a new track, ‘The Rest…

Antony Szmierek has announced his debut album ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’. The full-length is set for release on 28th February via Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group. The Manchester-based poet, writer and producer has also shared a new single, ‘The Great Pyramid Of Stockport’. Speaking about the song, Szmierek comments: “Stockport Council abandoned…

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are set to take an indefinite hiatus, the band have announced. In a statement, Frank Carter and Dean Richardson share: “It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a hiatus. “From the deepest lows to highest highs, in grief in anger and in joy, our band has…

Good Neighbours have released their debut self-titled EP. The release coincides with the duo kicking off the UK leg of their autumn tour, and features one new song ‘Weekend Boy’ alongside previously released tracks ‘Keep It Up’, ‘Daisies’, ‘Bloom’ and ‘Home’. The EP also includes their cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ for Spotify…

Confidence Man have announced a new double single ‘CONTROL’ / ‘REAL MOVE TOUCH’. The tracks arrive ahead of their forthcoming album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The Australian band – and recent Dork cover stars – are set to release their third studio album on 18th October via CHAOS/Polydor/I OH YOU. ‘CONTROL’ is described as a…

Aziya has released a new single titled ‘bbydoll’ and announced her upcoming mixtape ‘BAMBI’. The single follows her previous release ‘call my name (lux lisbon)’ and second EP ‘LONELY CASTLES’, released last year, with ‘Bambi’ due on 8th November. Aziya explains the inspiration behind ‘bbydoll’: “I don’t wanna be someone’s plaything – I felt like…

Pop’s latest potential superstar-in-waiting is bubbling up with a brand new bop, ‘American Girls’, and a debut EP to come. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY YAZ’s name has been buzzing around more informed pop circles for a couple of…

Allie X has released a new single titled ‘Bon Voyage’, She’s also announced an expanded version of her album ‘Girl With No Face’, set for release on 31st October. The deluxe edition will feature new tracks and remixes. “‘Bon Voyage’ is a song that marks a change in the weather and a change in me,”…

ratbag has released her latest single ‘pinky girl’. The track serves as a companion piece to her previous release ‘pinky boy’, which came out in August, adopting the perspective of the original title character’s girlfriend. ratbag explains: “pinky girl is about girlfriends being cooler than their boyfriends. much, much cooler. it calls out men who…

Chloe Slater has released her new single ‘Tiny Screens’. The Manchester-based artist’s latest track follows her debut EP ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’, and arrives ahead of her sold-out headline London show next month as part of The Great Escape First Fifty showcase. Speaking about the song, Chloe says: “‘tiny screens is a…

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has revealed the 10-album shortlist for the 2024 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The SAY Award Ceremony will take place on 24th October at Stirling’s Albert Halls, with the winner receiving £20,000. The nominees include Barry Can’t Swim’s ‘When Will We Land?’, Dead Pony’s ‘IGNORE THIS’ and…

Rachel Chinouriri has released a new single titled ‘Even’, featuring Cat Burns. The pair first met at BRIT School, and collaboration explores the artists’ personal experiences relating to identity as young Black British women. Chinouriri says: “‘Even’ is about the injustice black and POC people feel with identity in a world that can treat them…

Label: Century Media RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 Community, charity and change. FEVER 333 are never ones to water down their words or skirt around a subject, they speak plainly on social injustice throughout their discography. Their newest release, ‘Darker White’ spotlights themes of racial disparity and discrimination, described by the band as an exploration of “the…

Emily Burns has released her new single ‘Are You Waiting?’. The track is the latest offering from her upcoming debut album ‘Die Happy’, set for release on 8th November via So Recordings, and was written during the early stages of lockdown. Burns says: “I wrote Are You Waiting? at the start of lockdown, when I’d…

Kaiser Chiefs are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Employment’ with a massive hometown show. It’ll take place at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park on 31st May 2025, with a supporting lineup that includes Razorlight, The Cribs, The Coral, We Are Scientists, HotWax, and Ellur. Razorlight and The Cribs will also be…

GRACEY has shared a new single titled ‘Rhetorical Questions’. The track marks the latest release in the BRIT-nominated artist following previous single ‘Delirium’, which saw her collaborate with PC Music’s EasyFun and AFTERHRS. GRACEY says of the new single: “The question ‘Who do you love?’ felt both romantic to me but also hints to a…

Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 Ten Grammys in five years might be enough for most, but not for FINNEAS. On his latest album, ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud’, the prolific producer and songwriter takes a lighter, more positive approach compared to 2021’s ‘Optimist’, where piano ballads and self-questioning outbursts dominated. This time around, FINNEAS seems comfortable…

Label: Pure Noise RecordsReleased: 4th October 2024 At a cool, trim 28 minutes, Drug Church’s fifth album is another testament to the five-piece’s dedication to loud music. Proudly wielding their trademark gushing, melodic through line, ‘PRUDE’ starts with a solemn guitar before all hell breaks loose for the next half-hour. With vocalist Patrick Kindlon firing on…

Label: New FriendsReleased: 4th October 2024 So, you’ve come to terms with existing in an increasingly online world: bells and whistles, pits of despair and everything else in between. That is but the first aspect of modern life to be examined in ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’, and Orla Gartland hasn’t wasted much time in finding a…

Label: Memory MusicReleased: 4th October 2024 In many ways, this is the album that was never meant to be, with Balance & Composure announcing their split in 2019. But after five years apart, the Pennsylvania quintet are back with atmospheric return ‘with you in spirit’. The record’s sound mirrors the moody, romantic album cover, embodying the…

Slaney Bay have released their new single ‘Countdown’. It’s the first taken from their upcoming EP ‘The Long Way Home’, which follows on from previous EP ‘Why Does Love Mean Loss?’ and is set to arrive in early 2025. Frontwoman Cait Whitley says: “‘Countdown’ is our ode to youthful romantic tension. When you show up…

CATTY has announced her debut EP, ‘Healing Out Of Spite’. Set for release on 18th October via AWAL, the 7-track project features previously released singles ‘I Dated A Monster’, ‘I Wish I Gave You Hell’, and the EP’s title-track, alongside the newly released single ‘Actress’. The EP was inspired by CATTY’s cancelled Vegas wedding and…

Peter Xan is set to release a new EP titled ‘Empty Space’ via FADER Label. Arriving on 12th November, the EP follows Xan’s 2023 EP ‘GOD SAVE THE KING’, and is teased by new single, ‘For The Weekend’. Xan describes the new single as a track about self-acceptance. He says, “For The Weekend is about…

Bartees Strange has announced his third full-length album. ‘Horror’ – which follows his 2022 release ‘Farm To Table’ – is set for release on 14th February 2025, and will be followed by a UK show at Oslo, London. He’s also shared new single ‘Sober’, produced by Strange alongside Jack Antonoff, Yves Rothman and Lawrence Rothman.…

Finneas has released a new single titled ‘Lotus Eater’. It marks the third track from his upcoming second album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ – due 4th October via Interscope Records – and arrives with an official music video directed by Isaac Ravishankara. He’s set to celebrate the album release with a series of live shows…

The Horrors have announced their sixth studio album ‘Night Life’. The full-length will arrive on 21st March via Fiction Records, and features a new line-up, seeing the core duo of vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb joined by Amelia Kidd on keys and Telegram’s Jordan Cook on drums. The announcement comes alongside a new…

Lauren Mayberry has released her new single ‘Something In The Air’. The track debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record in the World, and is taken from her debut solo album ‘Vicious Creature’, set for release later this year via EMI Records in the UK and Island Records in the US. Mayberry says of the…

ROSÉ is fearing up to release her first studio album ‘rosie’. The record will arrive on 6th December via Atlantic Records. The 12-track collection, co-written and co-produced by ROSÉ, is described as her most personal and candid release to date. ROSÉ, known for her work as a member of BLACKPINK, has previously achieved success as…

Skegss have released their new single ‘High Beaming’. It’s the latest track taken from their forthcoming album ‘Pacific Highway Music’, due 18th October, and arrives alongside a video that features clips from their recent travels. Vocalist and guitarist Ben Reed and drummer Jonny Lani say of the song: “This one’s for someone that’s always somewhat…

Thus Love have shared the title-track from their forthcoming album. ‘All Pleasure’ is set for release on 1st November 2024 via Captured Tracks, with the new single arriving alongside a video directed by Wes Sterrs. Vocalist and guitarist Echo Mars says of the song: “It’s no accident that we named the album after this song.…

Royel Otis have released a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘PRATTS & PAIN’, titled ‘It Ain’t Over Til It Ends Edition’. The Australian duo have also shared a new single, ‘If Our Love Is Dead’, ahead of their sold-out UK tour in November and December. Plus, they are scheduled to make their US late-night…

Master Peace has unveiled ‘This Time’, the final single from his upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’. The release marks the fourth of five tracks to be featured on the EP, following ‘Home (feat. Wale)’, ‘Save Me’ and ‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man’. The EP will also include a new track titled ‘Vertigo’. The…

Christopher Owens, former frontman of Girls, has announced some vinyl reissues. The reissues will include Girls records ‘Album’, ‘Broken Dreams Club’, and ‘Father, Son, Holy Ghost’, marking the first vinyl reissues since their initial releases. These reissues celebrate the 15th anniversary of debut ‘Album’, arriving ahead of Owens’ upcoming new solo album, ‘I Wanna Run…

VUKOVI are set to release their new album ‘MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN’ early next year. The full-length is due on 24th January 2025 via SharpTone Records.It was produced by Machine at The Machine Shop Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, and has artwork painted by vocalist Janine Shilstone. Commenting on the new album, Janine…

Waxahatchee has released a new single, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. The track – which features MJ Lenderman on acoustic and electric guitar – is Katie Crutchfield‘s first new music since her 2024 album ‘Tigers Blood’, released via ANTI- Records earlier this year. Earlier this month Waxahatchee performed album standout ‘Right Back to It’ at the Americana Music…

Jamie xx has added loads more dates to his extensive world headline tour. The run – which already had dates planned for October and December – is in support of his second album ‘In Waves’, with tickets going on general sale from Friday 4th October. Speaking about the tour, Jamie xx says: “Last week the…

Justice are set to perform at London’s Alexandra Palace. The French electronic duo bring their new show to the UK on 12th February 2025, following the release of their album ‘Hyperdrama’, which features collaborations with Tame Impala, Miguel, Thundercat, and Connan Mockasin. Justice have also just released the ‘Neverender remixes EP’, a four-track collection featuring…

Dream Nails have released their new single ‘Control’ via Marshall Records. The London-based punk trio have returned with a shaken up line-up, featuring bass player Mimi Jasson stepping forward as the band’s new vocalist. Drummer Lucy Katz says of the track: “As Dream Nails enters its third phase as a classic power trio, it’s the…

Geordie Greep, guitarist and vocalist of black midi, has released a new single titled ‘Blues’. It’s from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘The New Sound’ – his first solo venture following three albums with black midi, including 2023’s ‘Hellfire’ – due 4th October. The album was recorded with over thirty session musicians across São Paulo…

Jacob Collier and AURORA have collaborated on a performance in the Arctic. The set, in partnership with Greenpeace International, was to raise awareness for ocean and climate protection and featured a mash-up of their songs ‘A Rock Somewhere’ and ‘The Seed’ on a floating platform amidst icebergs in Svalbard. AURORA comments: “We need to understand,…

Wunderhorse are set to play their largest headline show to date next spring. The band have announced a new show at Alexandra Palace, London on 29th May 2025, in support of their latest album ‘Midas’; the follow-up to 2022 debut ‘Cub’. Frontman Jacob Slater describes the recording process: “When we first went into the studio…

Prima Queen have shared a new single titled ‘Fool’. The transatlantic indie duo, comprised of Louise Macphail and Kristin McFadden, have signed to Submarine Cat Records (Swim Deep, FEET, Home Counties) for the release, which marks the first single from their debut album. The band explain: “‘Fool’ is about loving someone who is anxious, avoidant…