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Content: SOPHIE, the late DJ and producer known for pioneering hyperpop, is the subject of a mysterious new project teased by Transgressive Records for next week. The label released a cryptic video on Friday (21st June) hinting at a simultaneous global event set for Monday, 24th June. The video features synchronised timings for major cities…

Content: UPSAHL has released her new single ‘Summer so hot’. The track is accompanied by a music video and marks the start of what is described as “a new era”. Speaking about the track, UPSAHL said: “I wrote ‘Summer so hot’ in the middle of winter in London. I was feeling nostalgic for that perfect…

Content: PVRIS have announced an upcoming mixtape, ‘F.I.L.T.H.’, set to arrive this summer. vrisThe project features collaborations with Lights, Tommy Genesis, Alice Longyu-Gao, and other female, non-binary, and queer artists, producers, and engineers. To kick off the new era, PVRIS have dropped a vibrant new track called ‘The Blob’, featuring Canadian artist Lights. The collaboration…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have shared the official music video for ‘Paladin Strait’, the closing track from their new album ‘Clancy’. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video marks the thirteenth and final visual to be released from the album, bringing fans into the band’s immersive world one last time. Released just a month ago,…

Content: Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 21st June 2024 Gracie Abrams has always dealt in intimacies, from the very beginning of her career. Confessional lyrics and earnest deliveries are cornerstones of her sound, but on her second album, ‘The Secret Of Us’, she leans into that more than ever and finds a joyous new lease of life in…

Content: Frozemode have released their latest single ‘BLACK HOLE’. ‘BLACK HOLE’ delves into themes of self-awareness and introspection, with lyrics that reflect on the use of bad habits as an escape from reality. Discussing the inspiration behind the track, Frozemode shared, “Sometimes we find ourselves using bad habits to run away from our problems and…

Content: Graphic Nature have just dropped their latest single ‘Human’, a track from their forthcoming second LP ‘Who Are You When No One Is Watching?’, set for release on July 12th through Rude Records. ‘Human’ delves into the complexities of mental illness, highlighting the selfish tendencies it can provoke. Frontman Harvey Freeman shared his personal…

Content: Gut Health have released their new single ‘Separate States’. Coming off a 14-date tour across the UK and Europe, the Naarm/Melbourne-based dance-punk sextet are following up on last year’s releases including ‘Juvenile Retention’, ‘Uh oh’, and ‘The Recipe’. ‘Separate States’ is described by the band as their most experimental work to date. “We really…

Content: When summer arrives, it’s time for bands to dust off their travel pillow, fish out their passport and fill a suitcase with snacks (crisps) as they head out for festivals and events all over the world. Earlier this month, that includes a bunch of rock faves – from Bring Me The Horizon and YUNGBLUD…

Content: Declan McKenna is going to support Sabrina Carpenter on her upcoming US headline tour. The dates are to promote Sabrina’s upcoming album ‘Short n’ Sweet’, due this summer, with Declan’s third album ‘What Happened To The Beach’ having arrived last year. Declan will support Sabrina at the following: NOVEMBER1 Denver, CO at Ball Arena2…

Content: King Krule has shared a new EP. Out today (20th June) via XL Recordings, ‘SHHHHHH!‘ features ‘Achtung’, ‘All Soup Now’, ‘Time For Slurp’, and ‘Whaleshark’, which were previously were only available via flexi-discs sold during King Krule’s 2023 Shhhhh Tour. The release follows on from his fourth studio album ‘Space Heavy’. Check it out…

Content: The Eras tour is both a triumphant victory lap and a beginner’s guide to the joyous world of Taylor Swift. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is all about big numbers. Eighteen years of music celebrated across an ambitious three-hour set, with at least 45 different songs and mash-ups taking fans…

Content: Dune Rats have announced details of their new album ‘If It Sucks, Turn It Up’. The full-length is set for release on 9th August via Ratbag Records / BMG, teased by new single ‘Cheapskate’ and their forthcoming set at 2000trees. Singer / guitarist Danny Beus says: “We wanted to make an album that throws…

Content: MICHELLE have announced a new album, ‘Songs About You Specifically’. Due 27th September via Transgressive, the record follows on from their album ‘AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS’, and the news arrives alongside the New York group’s early single ‘Oontz’. “It’s so easy to write a generic love or breakup song,” Julian Kaufman says of…

Content: There’s no legacy headliner, the lineup is more diverse and everything just feels a bit more exciting. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Ever since 2021’s Download Festival, the historic home of rock and metal has been trying to embrace the future. In recent years, the smaller stages have been filled with buzzy young upstarts,…

Content: From learning grandma’s piano to crafting grunge-tinged alt-pop, King Isis shapes introspective gems sculpted by heritage and self-examination.   Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Jennifer McCord. Most musicians remember the first time they picked up an instrument. For new Dirty Hit signing King Isis, that moment wasn’t at a music shop or in a lesson at…

Content: Soundhood Hackney delivers on its promise and then some. Words: Ciaran Picker (Thursday), Dan Harrison (Friday).Photos: Alex Amorós. Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia are making something of a name for themselves within the alternative music scene, taking over Brighton cult classic pub the Prince Albert on several occasions, and now spreading their wings and…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have released a new single, ‘Favourite’. The track is the second from their upcoming fourth album ‘ROMANCE’. Due out 23rd August via their new home XL Recordings, it will also see them tour the UK and Ireland this winter with support from Sorry (all dates) and DIIV (London only). Speaking about the…

Content: The Mysterines have released a new single, ‘The Last Dance’. The track is the latest cut from their upcoming album, ‘Afraid Of Tomorrows’. The follow-up to 2022 debut ‘Reeling’, it’s due on 21st June via Fiction Records and has already been teased by new singles ‘Stray’ and ‘Sink Ya Teeth’. Vocalist and guitarist Lia…

Content: Girl Scout have announced a new headline tour. The band will perform around the UK in February 2025, with the news following their recent single ‘I Just Needed You To Know’ – read their Hype playlist cover feature here. The details are: FEBRUARY5 – Waterfront Studio, Norwich6 – Hare & Hounds V2, Birmingham7 –…

Content: Honesty have released a new single, ‘NO RIGHT 2 LOVE’. The track, which features singer Liam Bailey, follows on from their double A-side single, ‘U&I’ / ‘Tune In Tune Out’ which recently arrived alongside the news that they’ve signed a new record deal with Partisan. Speaking about the new track, the Leeds-based collective comment: “When…

Content: FLOHIO has released a new single, ‘Juice’. The track follows her recent drop ‘Make It Bang’, which – produced by Karma Kid – marked her first release since the arrival of debut album ‘Out of Heart’ in 2022. “Juice is one of those records where I had no plans or intentions in the direction…

Content: The Japanese House has released a new single, ‘:)’. Produced by Amber Bain alongside George Daniel and Chloe Kraemer, the track coincides with her North American tour in support of last year’s album ‘In the End It Always Does’. The Japanese House shares: “‘Smiley Face’ is a song I wrote when I was very excited…

Content: Paris Paloma has announced a new headline tour. It’s in support of her upcoming debut album, due on 30th August. ‘Cacophony’ will feature 15 tracks, including previously released singles ‘my mind (now)’, ‘drywall’, ‘as good a reason’, ‘yeti’, ’labour’ and ‘boys, bugs and men’. Catch her live at the following: NOVEMBER17 Manchester, Gorilla18 Glasgow,…

Content: Fever 333 have released a new single, ‘New West Order’. The track follows on from their recent drop ‘Ready Rock’, and is teasing their upcoming second album, due later this year. “There is an intersectional hot bed where the hood and hardcore meet,” explains Jason Aalon Butler of the new song. “For pimps and…

Content: Magdalena Bay have released a new video for ‘Death & Romance’. The track is their first for Mom+Pop Music, and follows on from their recent ‘Mini Mix Vol. 3’, a seven-track collection that in turn follows the duo’s 2021 album ‘Mercurial World’. “Imagine rain pouring, streetlights glowing,” they say of the single. “You sit…

Content: Julien Baker has announced a new live residency at London’s EartH. The dates follow a North American run which will mark her first solo shows since the Wild Hearts tour wound up in August 2022. Taking place in November, the stint features her only shows in the UK or Europe in 2024. Tickets go…

Content: Empire State Bastard have announced the first-ever Bastard Fest. A new-ish project from Mike Vennart and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, the event follows on from their debut album ‘Rivers of Heresy’, which arrived last year via Silence Records. Headlined by ESB themselves, the event will take place on Saturday 13th July at Corporation in…

Content: Orla Gartland has released a new single, ‘Mine’. The track arrives via her own label New Friends, and follows on from both recent drop ‘Little Chaos’, and her debut album ‘Woman On The Internet’. She says: “‘Mine’ is by far the most vulnerable song I’ve written to date – putting it out feels a…

Content: Pixey has shared a new single, ‘Bring Back The Beat’. It’s a cut from the Liverpool-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist’s upcoming debut album ‘Million Dollar Baby’, out 2nd August via Chess Club Records. She says: “‘Bring Back The Beat’ is a very special song to me on this album. I wanted it to sound…

Content: Yours Truly have announced a new UK tour. The dates are in support of their new album ‘TOXIC’, set for release on 16th August via UNFD, and surround their previously-announced sets at Reading & Leeds. The details are: AUGUST23: GUILDFORD Boileroom24: READING Reading Festival25: LEEDS Leeds Festival27: BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 328: MANCHESTER Deaf Insititute29:…

Content: Jamie xx has released a new single titled ‘Life’, featuring Robyn. The track is taken from Jamie xx’s forthcoming album ‘In Waves’, which is set to drop on 20th September through Young. Jamie shared his excitement about the collaboration, noting the significance of the moment when he first heard Robyn’s contribution: “I made this…

Content: Beach Bunny have shared a new single, ‘Vertigo’. The track is the first release from the band following their 2022 album ‘Emotional Creature’. Vocalist Lili Trifilio explains: “People always ask me where’s the sad girl anthems but I’m on a journey of self-awareness so ergo a bop about self-sabotage, jealousy, and generally spiraling (classic)…

Content: Katy Perry is set to release a new single titled ‘Woman’s World’. This track introduces a fresh chapter for the ‘Roar’ singer and is set to debut on Thursday, July 11th at 12am BST, 7pm ET, and 4pm PST, with its music video following the next day. ‘Woman’s World’ is the lead single from…

Content: Father John Misty has hinted at new music with a recent social media post. The teaser, a 35-second snippet believed to be titled ‘Josh Tillman And The Accidental Dose’, features Tillman’s vocals over a piano and string instrumental, and follows his performance of the song at live shows last year. The working title and…

Content: Dirty Hit, the independent label behind The 1975, beabadoobee and Pale Waves, has introduced a new electronic music imprint – dh2. The launch of dh2 was officially confirmed by The 1975’s drummer George Daniel via social media on June 17. Daniel, who is set to lead the new subsidiary, explained: “I am so happy…

Content: Beyond The Music has confirmed the first names for 2024’s event. The new music festival and conference will take place from 9th-12th October in Manchester, with sets from Shelf Lives (pictured), Blossom Caldarone, Lucy Deakin, Ditz, Lazy Day, MOULD, Better Joy and loads more. They’re also on the lookout for new talent: to be…

Content: HEALTH have announced a new UK headline tour. The dates follow on from their latest album ‘RAT WARS’, which arrived last December via Loma Vista Recordings, plus a new version of ‘ASHAMED’ that features Lauren Mayberry. Catch them live at the following: OCTOBER15 Institute 2, Birmingham, UK16 Rebellion, Manchester, UK17 The Garage, Glasgow, UK18…

Content: Dream State have announced a new headline tour. The dates follow on from their recent EP, ‘Still Dreaming’, as well as their set at Download earlier this month. Speaking about the tour, the band comment: “We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be back on tour later this October and November across UK and Europe,…

Content: It’s been just over a year since Creeper released uptempo glam banger ‘Cry To Heaven’ as an introduction to their third album ‘Sanguivore’. If 2020’s ‘Sex, Death & the Infinite Void’ was a tentative step forward following the emo majesty of 2017’s breakout debut ‘Eternity, In Your Arms’, ‘Sanguivore’ was a full blown reinvention.…

Content: A lot has happened to Bambie Thug since they appeared at Download Festival last year. Not only did the Ouija-pop start release their gorgeous, visceral ‘Cathexis’ EP but the track ‘Doomsday Blue’ was selected as Ireland’s entry in the Eurovision song contest. “It never felt like a risk,” they explain. “It’s just an incredible…

Content: Last time we spoke to HotWax, they were preparing to head to America to support Royal Blood following a run around the UK. Since then, they’ve played shows with Frank Carter, visited Europe with personal favs Deap Valley and smashed their very first appearance at Download Festival. “There wasn’t really time for nerves beforehand,…

Content: Busted played Download Festival on Friday and, in news that will surprise no-one, they absolutely smashed it. The Avalanche tent was full ages before the band took to the stage, with the surrounding field quickly filling up as well, despite a clash with Apex stage headliners Queens Of The Stone Age. Speaking to Dork…

Content: Label: Lucky Number RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 Walt Disco have never been short on ambition. The Scottish art pop visionaries have always been concerned with how they can take pop music and bend and shape it to their own idiosyncratic will, and they take this to even greater extremes on their second album, ‘The Warping’. …

Content: Label: Alt. RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 In the fading embers of their former major label cocoon, Sea Girls have undergone a stunning transformation – bursting forth from their confines newly independent and ablaze with anthemic fervour. Their third album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ marks an ecstatic rebirth of unbridled creative freedom. They’re still a band for the…

Content: Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 14th June 2024 With ‘Make It Up’, Feet have found a new way to bound forwards. From the measured intensity of opener ‘Better Than Last,’ we’re immediately swept into an electrifying new realm where a once youthful spark has transmuted into a laser-focused creative intent. What was once the anarchic whimsy…

Content: Label: Columbia Records UKReleased: 14th June 2024 It’s been six years since Fifth Harmony split. Since then, Normani has teased fans with collabs and singles, but has left us asking ‘Where’s the damn album?’. Well that can now be answered, with Normani’s debut ‘Dopamine’ finally here. The next question is the most important one, though:…

Content: Label: Chess Club Records / AWAL RecordingsReleased: 7th June 2024 In the years since his breakthrough as a teenage bedroom pop prodigy, Alfie Templeman has undergone a profound artistic transformation. His sophomore album ‘Radiosoul’ marks not just an evolution, but a full-fledged metamorphosis – a dazzling chrysalis from which the 21-year-old emerges angelic, yet grittier;…

Content: Kamal. has released his new single ‘mother i’m sorry’. The track follows on from the North-West London artist’s recent drop ‘hurt people’, and was written about intrusive thoughts. It lands alongside an amazing visual filmed in a mirror maze last month (May). A press release explains: “Kamal.’s distinctive voice, paired with minimalist yet powerful…

Content: HONNE have announced a new album, ‘OUCH’. The London art-pop duo – Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher – recently kicked off a new era as an independent act releasing via AWAL with their singles ‘Imaginary’ and ‘Songs In My Head’. The new full-length is set for release on 6th September via Smile More Recording…

Content: CHINCHILLA has covered of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’. It’s from the soundtrack for Prime Video’s upcoming series My Lady Jane, which was inspired by the best-selling book of the same name and will premiere exclusively on Thursday 27th June. CHINCHILLA’s also not long dropped her EP ‘Flytrap’, which came out last week (7th June)…

Content: Wallows are riding high on confidence and creativity with their third album ‘Model’, a lean, mean indie-pop machine that showcases their growth as a band. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Derek Bremner.Grooming: Chloe Rose. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are…

Content: Shedding self-consciousness, Wunderhorse channel frustrations into bullish defiance with their blistering second album ‘Midas’. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Derek Bremner. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log in to Steady here. Wunderhorse may have…

Content: Pinch yourselves, because the scorching July edition of Dork is so jam-packed with musical brilliance, you might just think you’ve come down with a serious case of sunstroke. But fear not, it’s all deliciously real – and we’re inviting you to dive right in and join the fun. Leading the charge is the technicolor…

Content: HEALTH have released a new version of their track ‘ASHAMED’. The new drop is a collaboration with Lauren Mayberry, while the original is a cut from their latest album ‘RAT WARS’, which arrived last December via Loma Vista Recordings. A press release explains: “Mayberry’s unmistakable vocals take the reins on two verses, seamlessly blending…

Content: GHOST have shared a new clip from their first feature film ‘RITE HERE RITE NOW’, in global cinemas this June. This feature-length film, directed by GHOST’s Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry, will showcase never-before-seen concert footage from 2023 alongside a narrative that extends the band’s ongoing webisode series. It uniquely blends live performance…

Content: Bree Runway has released a new single, ‘Just Like That’. The single follows the recent news that she’s parted ways with her label, EMI Records. Announcing the news on social media, she explained she thought it was “important I share with you why I’ve been so uncharacteristically silent recently.” She then went on to…

Content: Soft Play have booked a new UK headline tour. The shows are in support of their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Everything And Nothing’, ‘Punk’s Dead’, ‘Mirror Muscles’, and ‘Act Violently’. Catch them live at the following: OCTOBER15…

Content: Former Dork cover star Lava La Rue has released a new single, ‘Poison Cookie’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album, ‘STARFACE’. The full-length has already been teased by the London artist’s recent singles LOVEBITES’, ‘Push N Shuv’ and ‘Humanity’, with the full record following on 19th July. On collaborating with Audrey…

Content: Hamish Hawk has released his latest single ‘Nancy Dearest,’ from his upcoming album ‘A Firmer Hand.’ Scheduled for release on 16th August, ‘A Firmer Hand’ was first teased in April with the single ‘Big Cat Tattoos.’ Discussing the new single, Hawk provided insights into the song’s thematic depth. “Many of the songs on ‘A…

Content: Stevie Nicks is set to headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 12th July, with a newly announced line-up of artists joining her for the event. The day’s festivities will feature performances from Baby Queen, Nina Nesbitt, Siobhan Winifred, CATTY, Talia Rae, Stevie Bill, and Nina Versyp, alongside previously confirmed special guests…

Content: Tonight was a total triumph, but this exciting story is only just beginning. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Leigh-Anne is a pop star with a purpose. After spending ten years as part of the arena-dominating Little Mix, her solo career has seen her embrace her own story. An early run of singles saw her…

Content: Pale Waves have returned with a new single, and news of their fourth album. Fresh after making their not-so-secret comeback at Dork’s Night Out last month, the band have finally revealed their brand new track, ‘Perfume’, and announced that their latest full-length ‘Smitten’ will follow on 20th September via Dirty Hit. Speaking about the…

Content: Normani has revealed the tracklist for her debut album ‘Dopamine’, which includes a collaboration with James Blake. Set for release tomorrow, June 14th, via RCA, ‘Dopamine’ features a total of 13 tracks. The album has been generating buzz with its previously released singles ‘Wild Side’ (feat. Cardi B), ‘1:59’ (feat. Gunna), and ‘Candy Paint’.…

Content: Toro y Moi, aka Chaz Bear, has unveiled his latest project, new album ‘Hole Erth’. Scheduled for release on 6th September via Dead Oceans, the announcement is paired with the release of a new single, ‘Tuesday’. ‘Hole Erth’ represents a fusion of genres. According to the Dead Oceans website, the album “synthesises anthemic pop-punk…

Content: Riot Fest has officially announced its line-up for this year’s festival, set to take place from September 20 – 22 at Riotland in Bridgeview, Illinois. This year’s event features headliners Fall Out Boy, a reunited Slayer, and Beck. The festival lineup also includes performances from Rob Zombie, The Offspring, who will be playing their…

Content: Placebo are set to release a new documentary, ‘This Search For Meaning’. The film delves into the themes and ideas present in Placebo’s music, tracing their development both as a band and individuals since their rise in the 1990s. ‘This Search For Meaning,’ directed by Scottish filmmaker Oscar Sansom, promises to offer a deep…

Content: IDLES have unveiled a new Spotify Singles release featuring a reimagined version of Little Simz’s ‘Mood Swings’ and a fresh recording of their own track ‘Roy’. The reinterpretation of ‘Mood Swings’ from Little Simz’s EP ‘Drop 7′ diverges from the original, integrating musical aspects of Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ and The Chemical Brothers’…

Content: Enumclaw have unveiled plans for their second album, ‘Home In Another Life,’ marking their first release under the Boston-based label Run For Cover Records. The announcement follows their 2022 debut album ‘Save The Baby’ and their 2023 EP ‘These Are Some B-Sides.’ ‘Home In Another Life’ is set to be released on 30th August…

Content: Etta Marcus has unveiled her latest single ‘Death Grips’. Etta explains of the track: “Written four years ago, ‘Death Grips’ has taken many life forms. As I grow up, I find the meanings of songs change. ‘Death Grips’ became one of those songs.” “At that time, the ending of my teenage-hood came hand in…

Content: SNAYX have announced a new headline tour. The shows will run throughout September and October, and include a night at London’s Village Underground. “No matter the weather, we’ll bring the party to you this summer,” they comment. “See you in the pit!” The details are: SEPTEMBER29 Glasgow, Poetry Club30 Newcastle, Think Tank OCTOBER1 Leeds,…

Content: Enter Shikari have announced a new tour. The news follows on from their recent Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333) collab for new single, ‘Losing My Grip’, as well as their biggest ever headline UK tour which took place in February, and saw £1 from every ticket sale donated to the Music Venue Trust. Talking…

Content: Dork June 2024 cover star Leigh-Anne has announced a new tour. The news follows on from her debut track ‘Don’t Say Love’, and the more recent ‘My Love’, ‘Stealin’ Love’ and ‘Forbidden Fruit’, with the ‘No Hard Feelings’ EP out a couple of weeks ago (Friday, 31st May). She says: “I created this EP…

Content: Laura Jane Grace has released a new video for ‘I’m Not A Cop’. It’s the latest single from her recent album ‘Hole In My Head’, which was released via Big Scary Monsters. A press release explains: “Despite the chorus declaring “I’m not a f**** cop” repeatedly, the Jonathan Richman-inspired ‘I’m Not A Cop’ features…

Content: Hinds have released their first-ever Spanish single, ‘En Forma’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album, ‘Viva Hinds’. The band’s first release as the original duo of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote since 2014 debut single ‘Bamboo’, it’s due 6th September via their new record deal with Lucky Number. Carlotta shares: “My boyfriend broke…

Content: From guttural screams to nut-mix-fuelled cow moos, Goat Girl’s ‘Below The Waste’ is a testament to the band’s growth, resilience, and unwavering trust in each other. Words: Rebecca Kesteven.Photos: Holly Whittaker. ‘Below The Waste’ has been a long time in the making. Pieced together like a collage, the album is a snapshot of life…

Content: After a series of mixtapes and a string of bangers, SAD NIGHT DYNAMITE have finally announced their debut album, ‘Welcome The Night’. With their new single ‘Sugabby’ out now, check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Few new acts have managed to carve out a niche…

Content: Johnny Foreigner are back with their sixth studio album. ‘How To Be Hopeful’ – which follows on from 2016’s ‘Mono No Aware’ – is set for release on 13th September via Alcopop Records, teased by companion EP ‘the sky and sea were part of me, or I was part of them’, out today (12th…

Content: Gia Ford has announced her debut album, ‘Transparent Things’. The full-length is set for release on 13th September via Chrysalis Records, teased by new single ‘Paint Me Like A Woman’. “Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts,” she explains, “all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow. Thematically it has…

Content: HNNY has announced his first solo album in a decade. Swedish producer Johan Cederberg is following up on his debut album ‘Sunday’ with ‘Light Shines Through’, which is due for release independently via his own imprint on 5th July. He’s also shared lead single ‘I’ll Come Your Way’. “I started the album a couple…

Content: hard life (fka easy life) are back with a brand new track, ‘tears’. The Leicester band – now two albums deep – are kickstarting a new era after an unexpected legal challenge from easyGroup forced them to change their name. Murray Matravers says of the release: “Since our pretty public run-in with the well-known…

Content: Wings Of Desire have announced a new EP, ‘Shut Up & Listen’. Set for release on 30th August, the new effort will see a special cassette version raising money for community project The Long Table in Stroud, which offers pay-what-you-can meals and is under threat of eviction. James and Chloe explain: “Grassroots organisations that…

Content: FEET have shared a new single, ‘Greasy Boy’. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’, following on from ‘Sit Down’, ‘The Real Thing’, ‘Why Would I Lie’ and ‘Goodbye (So Long, Farewell)’. Produced by Andy Savours (Black Country New Road, The Magic Gang, The Horrors) and mixed by Caesar Edmunds…

Content: Gretel (FKA Gretel Hänlyn) has released a new single, ‘Far Out’. Co-produced by long-term collaborator Mura Masa, it’s out now via her own imprint Breadcrumb Records, in partnership with AWAL Recordings. She says of the track: “Far Out is a big window into my personality and my favourite bits of the writing process; it’s…

Content: Mercury Prize-nominated artist BERWYN has announced his debut album. Set for release on 12th July, this new effort comes after his two mixtapes, ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’ and ‘TAPE2/FOMALHAUT’, as well as his EP, ‘Bulletproof’. He’s also shared his new single, ‘DEAR IMMIGRATION’. “You make me feel like a fugitive and runaway,” he says on the song,…

Content: With the help of producer Bill Ryder-Jones, Swim Deep have created their most personal and transformative album yet, ‘There’s A Big Star Outside’, a record that celebrates growth, hope, and the enduring power of music. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Steve Gullick. Newborns and new album releases don’t typically get grouped together. In the world of…

Content: World-renowned acts, heavy emphasis on electronic sounds, and questionable weather patterns. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Anthony Mooney, Graham Joy, Jody Hartley, Sam Neill, Sophia J Carey. If you’ve heard of Parklife before, you know exactly what to expect from the Manchester festival. Heaton Park once again welcomes party-seekers in their thousands, and the 2024 edition…

Content: Hayden Thorpe has announced his new album ‘Ness’. The full-length – a collaboration with Robert Macfarlane, using prose from his book of the same name – is set for release on 27th September, teased by new single ‘They’. “He writes about non-human forms in a way that captures an essence that, as humans, we…

Content: Heartworms is back with a new single, ‘Jacked’. The track is the first taste of an upcoming larger project, set to be announced later this year, and arrives alongside news of a trio of intimate headline shows in Nottingham, Blackpool and London. ‘Jacked’ explores “a darkness or entity which you are running away from……

Content: Beabadoobee has confirmed a new headline tour. The dates are in support of her recently-announced third album, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’. Produced by Rick Rubin and long-term collaborator and bandmate Jacob Bugden, the full-length is set for release on Friday 16th August via Dirty Hit. She’s also not long shared lead singles ‘Take…

Content: Shania Twain has confirmed some supports for her headline a day of BST Hyde Park. The pop legend will top the bill on Sunday 7th July, with additional sets from Cate (pictured), Nell Mescal, Dea Matrona, Hannah Grae, Natalie Shay, and Germein. They join previously-announced supports The Corrs, Anne-Marie, Elle King, and Natalie Imbruglia.…

Content: Omar Apollo has released a new single, ‘Less Of You’. It’s the latest cut from his recently-announced second album, ‘God Said No’. The full-length will be released on 28th June via Warner Records, and follows his debut album ‘IVORY’. A press release explains that the 14-track record is “a survey of the emotional wreckage…

Content: Bad Nerves have announced a new tour. The dates – which include a night at London’s Electric Ballroom – are in support of their just-released second album, ‘Still Nervous’, which came out earlier this year, with tickets on sale from Friday 14th June. Catch them live at the following: NOVEMBER5 Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands6 Tolhuistuin,…

Content: Adrianne Lenker has released a new video for ‘Evol’. It’s a cut from her recent album ‘Bright Future’, with the clip directed by Erin Birgy (Mega Bog) and starring Lenker, Birgy, Adel Bengo, Rob Savage, Drew Miller, James Krivchenia, Flora Branch Ortiz Concha, Johnny Ortiz, Maida Branch, Natalie Day, and Claire Iannelli. It’s “a…

Content: FIDLAR have announced their fourth album. Their first record in over five years, ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ will be released on 20th September, preceded by new double-single ‘GET OFF MY WAVE’ and ‘FIX ME’. The news follows on from their recent EP ‘That’s Life’, singles ‘Nudge’ and ‘Move On’, and a UK headline tour at…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY NILÜFER YANYA delivers her most vulnerable performance yet in new single ‘Method Actor’, taken from her just-announced third album, ‘My Method Actor’. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Molly Daniel. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Every day, we put on a front. Whether it’s going…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY LØLØ goes big with her ambitious debut album ‘falling for robots and wishing i was one’, incorporating a wide range of influences and exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Ali Shutler. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “It’s go big or go home,”…

Content: Aziya has released a new single, ‘crush (tom verlaine)’. Co-produced with frequent collaborator Josef Page, it sees the London artist comparing an unnamed crush to Television frontman Tom Verlaine. “‘crush’ is my response to a fear of falling for someone who looks like Tom Verlaine. It’s a reminder that sometimes it’s easier to avoid…

Content: Sam Smith is launching a new charitable foundation and podcast, The Pink House. They announced the project to coincide with Pride month, with the aim to provide support for people within the LGBTQIA+ community. “I’m so delighted to announce that the first activation of my soon to be launched charitable foundation, The Pink House…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri has unveiled a new yuné pinku remix of her single, ‘It Is What It Is’. The original track is from her debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’, which also features the singles ‘Never Need Me’ and ‘The Hills’ and was released in May. Of working with yunè, Rachel shares: “I’ve always…

Content: Glass Animals have released a new video for ‘A Tear In Space (Airlock)’. It’s a track from their fourth album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’. Set to arrive on 19th July via Polydor Records, it’s the follow up to 2020’s ‘Dreamland’, and has already been teased by early single, ‘Creatures In Heaven’. On…

Content: Sabrina Carpenter has released a new single, ‘Please Please Please’. The track comes hot on the heels of her recent smash hit ‘Espresso’, which scored her a Number 1 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Before this, the former Dork cover star had three songs reach the UK Top 40: ‘Feather’ which peaked at…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY From frenzied live shows and all-star co-signs to one of the most exciting unveilings of 2024 so far, SOFT LAUNCH aren’t an overnight success. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY When we asked pop superstar CMAT which new…

Content: Twin Atlantic have released a new single, ‘Sorry’. It’s a track from their upcoming new album, ‘Meltdown’. Set for release on 9th August via their own label Staple Diet, they’ve also recently shared singles ‘Get Out’, ‘World Class Entertainment’, ‘Asleep’ and ‘Stuck In A Car With You’. “I’ve always used songwriting as a multi-layered…

Content: Destroy Boys have announced their new album, ‘Funeral Soundtrack #4’. The news arrives ahead of their upcoming sets at Reading & Leeds, a one-off UK headline date at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (24th August), and further European appearances this summer. The full-length – which features guest spots from Mannequin Pussy and Scowl – is set…

Content: RAYE has released an ambitious new song, ‘Genesis.’. The 7-minute track is a three-part work that follows on from her lauded 2023 debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’. RAYE says: “There is a Nina Simone quote, ‘It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times’. This quote is everything to me and I believe…

Content: Orville Peck has shared his new single ‘Midnight Ride’. The track is a collaboration with Kylie and Diplo, and was debuted during Kylie’s headline set at Out Loud Festival at WeHo Pride earlier this month, where Peck appeared as a surprise guest. It’s an early cut from Peck’s upcoming ‘Stampede’ album, and his first…

Content: Sløtface have announced a new album, ‘Film Buff’. The record follows on from their recent single ‘Final Gørl’, as well as a team-up with Aussie band The Buoys for ‘Fight Back Time’, and a UK tour towards the end of last year. A collaboration with producer and songwriter Preben Sælid Andersen (Hajk, Death by…

Content: New York alt-pop duo Cults have announced a new album. ‘To The Ghosts’ is set for release on 26th July via Imperial, teased by their – multi-instrumentalists Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion – new single ‘Left My Keys’. “It’s about growing up and feeling like you’re being left behind,” Madeline reveals. “You think you’re…

Content: ALFIE TEMPLEMAN’s sophomore album ‘Radiosoul’ is a kaleidoscopic journey through his musical mind, as he embraces collaboration and pushes the boundaries of his sound. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Blacksocks. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Alfie Templeman wants you to know he’s more…

Content: The Offspring have announced a brand new album ‘SUPERCHARGED’. The record follows on from the California punk band’s 2021 Top 4 album ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’, and is set for release on 11th October via Concord Records. They’ve also shared early single ‘Make It All Right’. Frontman Dexter Holland says of the upcoming…

Content: Yannis & The Yaw have released a new single, ‘Under The Strikes’. The new project from Yannis Philippakis of Foals and late drummer Tony Allen arrived earlier this year with debut track ‘Walk Through Fire’, taken from upcoming EP ‘Lagos Paris London’, due on 30th August. You can read all about it here, in…

Content: Remi Wolf has announced a new UK tour. She’ll bring her new album ‘Big Ideas’ to Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London this winter, with a further special in-store acoustic performance and Q&A confirmed at Rough Trade East on 25th June, ahead of her appearance at Glastonbury. The details are: NOVEMBER28 – O2 Academy…

Content: Nell Mescal, Bleach Lab and more are set to play this year’s edition of Dork’s Day Out this August. Following on from previous years featuring Thomas Headon, Courting, Swim School, STONE, Coach Party, Pip Blom, Feet, Honeyglaze, Talk Show and more – we’re throwing our annual big old summer party at London’s Signature Brew…

Content: The Kills have extended their upcoming tour of Europe. The summer dates are in support of their latest album ‘God Games’, with a new show at Manchester Albert Hall scheduled for 21st August. The details are: AUGUST7 Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival10 Copenhagen, Denmark – Syd for Solen11 Hamburg, HH – Docks13 Cologne, NRW…

Content: Lime Cordiale have announced their third album, ‘Enough of the Sweet Talk’. The full-length will be released on 26th July, preceded by new single and video ‘Cold Treatment’. The record also features already-released singles ‘The Big Reveal; Ou L’Hypocrite’, ‘Pedestal’, ‘Imposter Syndrome’, ‘Colin’, ‘Country Club’, and ‘Facts Of Life’. Speaking about the album, the…

Content: Kississippi has announced a new EP, ‘damned if i do it for you’. Set for release on 26th July, the Philadelphia-based indie pop star is teasing the four-track release with early single ‘Last Time’. The collection, she explains, is “a journey of introspection, peeling back all of your layers and searching for the love…

Content: Label: AtlanticReleased: 7th June 2024 Charli XCX is at her best when she’s doing whatever the fuck she wants. Think of the undistilled master-at-work-ery that fills her beloved 2017 mixtape ‘Pop 2’ and five-week 2020 lockdown creation ‘how i’m feeling now’. Those projects always felt simultaneously like her loosest, offering up complete artistic freedom and…

Content: Nick Hodgson has released another single with his new band, Everyone Says Hi. ‘Somebody Somewhere‘ follows on from debut single ‘Brain Freeze’, with the group also featuring Pete Denton, Glenn Moule, Ben Gordon, and Tom Dawson. “I always wanted to write a song about how anonymous messages can hit someone pretty hard when they’re…

Content: After 11 years with Little Mix, Leigh-Anne is embarking on a solo journey of raw honesty and self-discovery, stripping away layers to reveal her most authentic self. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Lou Jasmine, Adama Jalloh. “To be at the beginning of something new is just so exciting,” beams Leigh-Anne. After spending 11 years in one…

Content: bar italia have released a new EP. ‘The Tw*ts’ follows on from their two latest albums, ‘Tracey Denim’, which the buzzy London three-piece released in May via Matador, and ‘The Twits’, which followed in November. A press release explains of the new effort: “Written directly after The Twits, the three unreleased tracks on The Tw*ts – ‘The…

Content: Celeste has confirmed to perform at Tate Modern Late. She will take over Tate Modern’s South Tank on 28th June in celebration of the work of US-based artist Anthony McCall, performing alongside a 16mm projector for an immersive and theatrical experience. Celeste comments: “It is an honour to collaborate with Anthony McCall. Being able…

Content: Dylan has released a new single, ‘Perfect Revenge’. The follow-up to recent drops ‘The Alibi’ and ‘Rebel Child’, it’s billed as the first glimpse into a new body of work due out later in 2024. “I understand that there is power in being the bigger person, and that ‘the best revenge is to have…

Content: Bastille’s Dan Smith has visited the Bermuda Triangle for a special, one-off performance. The trip was onboard Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise to highlight the importance of ocean protection, with Dan sharing an unreleased song called ‘Blue Sky & the Painter’. He comments: “The song is about Edvard Munch finally seeing a crack of light in…

Content: Picture Parlour are back with news of a new EP. The London-based foursome will release ‘Face In The Picture’ next week, on 14th June, teased by the title-track and accompanied by an intimate release party at London’s Third Man Records on 18th June. Of the release – which will follow their early singles ‘Norwegian…

Content: Bring Me The Horizon have released a new single, ‘Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd‘. The track taken from the band’s new album ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’, which has just come out after lengthy delays via Sony/RCA. The full-length also features ‘DArkSide’, ‘LosT’, ‘AmEN!’, ‘DiE4u’ and ‘sTraNgeRs’. Oli Sykes says of the accompanying video: “Statues dives deeper into the world…

Content: Blusher have released a new single, ’24 Hours in Paris’. The track arrives alongside news of a headline show set for 19th July at The Waiting Room in London. Blusher share: “‘24 Hours in Paris’ is our bittersweet darling. We started writing it after a D&M (deep and meaningful) about the times that we’d done the “run…

Content: illuminati hotties is back with her new album, ‘POWER’. The follow-up to ‘Let Me Do One More’ in 2022, Sarah Tudzin‘s new full-length is due on 23rd August via Hopeless Records. Billed in a press release as “her strongest and perhaps deepest set of songs”, the collection is teased by Cavetown collaboration ‘Didn’t’. The…

Content: Confidence Man have announced their new album, ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The Aussie group’s full-length is set to arrive on 18th October, preceded by new single and video ‘I Can’t Lose You’, which sees them flying over London in a helicopter. “It’s a fucked up sort of world,” says Sugar Bones of the new…

Content: Poppy has released a new single, ‘New Way Out’. It follows on from the recent Dork cover star’s new album, ‘Zig’, which came out last year via Sumerian Records. The album follows up on 2000’s ‘I Disagree’, 2021’s ‘Flux’ and last year’s EP ‘Stagger’. A press release explains: “This track masterfully blends hard-hitting rock…

Content: Goat Girl have released a new single, ‘words fell out’. The trio’s third record, ‘Below The Waste’ is set for release on 7th June via Rough Trade Records, and has already been teased by early singles ‘ride around’ and ‘motorway’. Singer/guitarist Lottie Pendlebury wrote the track while watching drummer Rosy Jones struggle with addiction, she explains:…

Content: Label: Rough Trade RecordsReleased: 7th June 2024 ‘Below The Waste’ is a delicious release from South London trio Goat Girl. The group’s angst-driven sound has acquired a softer, fuzzier edge. Each track seamlessly blends into another, while the group’s irreverent attitude adds an interesting quality to each new direction. Introducing folk and noise-rock elements underpinned…

Content: Label: PolydorReleased: 31st May 2024 Becky Hill has long been one of our foremost banger merchants. Incredibly reliable and consistent, she hits the mark pretty much every time with an energising dance hit. On her expansive second album, ‘Believe Me Now,’ Becky is looking to travel beyond bangers to a different dance floor plane. The…

Content: Label: Submarine Cat RecordsReleased: 7th June 2024 Swim Deep have always been a band on the precipice of greatness, but with their fourth album, ‘There’s A Big Star Outside’, they’ve finally taken the leap. As frontman Austin Williams audaciously states, “This record sets us apart and proves that we’re one of the best bands in…

Content: Label: Mom + PopReleased: 31st May 2024 Some albums just take you somewhere. On Maya Hawke’s third record ‘Chaos Angel’, that sense of escapism blends with a grounded scrapbook of emotion that screams ‘classic’. It finds Maya truly complete and delivering a record that begs to be played over and over.  Dipping across grassroots folks,…

Content: Jamie xx has announced his second solo album, ‘In Waves’. The full-length will arrive on 20th September via Young. It’s teased by early single ‘Treat Each Other Right’, and accompanied by a headline show at London’s Ally Pally on 26th September. The record also features Jamie’s recent single with Honey Dijon, ‘Baddy On The…

Content: Tove Lo and SG Lewis have collaborated on a new EP. ‘HEAT’ – which features additional production from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – will be released on 14th June via Pretty Swede Records. Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘HEAT’, Tove Lo reveals: “We share a lot of fans in the queer community and this EP…

Content: Los Bitchos have announced a new album, ‘Talkie Talkie‘. The record – due 30th August – follows on from their recent single ‘La Bomba’, as well as 2022 debut album ‘Let The Festivities Begin!, and follow-up EP ‘PAH!’. They’ve also shared a new single, ‘Don’t Change‘. “Don’t Change is a pure bliss track; think…

Content: She’s In Parties have announced their second EP. ‘Puppet Show’ follows on from their debut EP ‘End Scene’, and will be released on 25th October via Submarine Cat Records. They’ve also shared the title-track. Vocalist Katie Dillon says of the song: “In the past I’ve felt pressure to have an online presence and I…

Content: RIIZE shared a new track, ‘iScreaM Vol.32 : Impossible Remix‘. The track – which features French house artist Darius – follows recent releases ‘9 Days’, ‘Honestly’, and ‘One Kiss’, which are all taken from their upcoming mini-album ‘RIIZING – The 1st Mini Album’, due 17th June. The group are currently on their first fan-con…

Content: Soft Play have released a new single, ‘Everything And Nothing’. It’s a track from their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Punk’s Dead’, ‘Mirror Muscles’, and ‘Act Violently’. Isaac Holman says, “I started writing the words in lockdown in the depths…

Content: Nottingham quartet DIVORCE are making waves with their infectious energy, emotional depth and unique blend, as they gear up for their biggest headline tour yet with brand new single ‘My Room’. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Rosie Sco, Flower Up. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Divorce are a band…

Content: Alfie Templeman has released a new single, ‘Just A Dance’. It’s the final pre-release single from the London-based artist’s imminent second album – he will share the follow-up to his debut ‘Mellow Moon’, ‘Radiosoul’, on 7th June via Chess Club Records – and sees him team up with Nile Rodgers. Speaking about his experience…

Content: Fat Dog have released a new single, ‘I am the King’. It’s a cut from their recently-announced debut album ‘WOOF’, set for release on 6th September via Domino. “It was written in the toilets of the Wetherspoons pub in Forest Hill,” says frontman Joe Love. “It was after I got broken up with.” The news…

Content: From witch therapy to musical mantras, Maya Hawke’s ‘Chaos Angel’ is a journey of self-discovery, breaking patterns, and learning in front of everyone. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Andrew Lyman. As a child, Maya Hawke paid a visit to a witch therapist, who was supposed to help her work through some early depression. The series of…

Content: Blossoms have announced their fifth album, ‘Gary’. With the full-length set to arrive on 20th September, they’ve also shared the title-track, the video for which features Rick Astley. Tom Ogden says: “The video is directed by myself and my brother Ewan Ogden and it picks up where our last video left off. The song…

Content: Caribou is back with new single, ‘Broke My Heart’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘Honey’, and arrives ahead of a tour that includes three nights at London’s The Roundhouse, as well as shows at Bristol Beacon and Leeds’ O2 Academy. Speaking of the single, Dan Snaith says: “I always find it hard…

Content: A band who ooze talent, confidence, and that special something. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. It’s hard to think of another band who have had quite as good a start to 2024 as English Teacher. Since the release of their debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’, they’ve gained a hatful of five-star reviews,…

Content: Say Now are back with their first single of 2024, ‘Bitch Get Out My Car’. The trio – Amelia, Maddie and Ysabelle – have also also shared an Oliver Jennings-directed music video. Say Now explain: “Bitch Get Out My Car is about finding the confidence to stand up for yourself and get rid of…

Content: Bury Tomorrow have released a new single, ‘Villain Arc’. “Villain Arc is a next step into a different era of the band,” shares vocalist Dani Winter-Bates. “Capitalising the on the visceral aspects of The Seventh Sun, this track was written to highlight the brutal elements of the band. The lyrics and in parallel the composition tell a story,…

Content: Katy Kirby has released a new single ahead of her upcoming tour. Recently signed to ANTI- Records, the dates are in support of her latest album ‘Blue Raspberry’. To celebrate the run, she’s dropped new track ‘Headlights’. “‘Headlights’ isn’t as open-hearted as any of the songs that ended up on Blue Raspberry,” Kirby explains. “We could call…

Content: South London singer/songwriter Lola Young has announced a new album. The news follows the release of her singles ‘Fuck’ and ‘Wish You Were Dead’. Her recent project ‘My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely’ was released last year, too. ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ is due 21st June via Island Records, teased by…

Content: Rita Ora has released a new single, ‘Ask & You Shall Receive’. Following on from ‘You Only Love Me’, the first taste of her upcoming album, the track helps to mark a new era for Ora, who recently signed a deal with BMG, giving her ownership of all her future master recordings and greater…

Content: Aluna and Paul Woolford have teamed up for a new single, ‘Heatstroke’. The track follows on from Aluna’s recent drop ‘Ride or Die’, as well as second album, ‘MYCELiUM’. Released last summer, the record saw her collaborate with MNEK, Jayda G, Lauren Faith and loads more. Speaking about the record, Aluna explains: “Lauren Faith…

Content: Normani has released a new single. ‘Candy Paint’ is the second track from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June, following early teaser ‘1:59’. A press release explains: “‘Candy Paint’ is a playful and vibrant track produced and written by Brittanny “Starrah” Hazzard (Rihanna, Nicki Minaj), Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor),…

Content: Dork June cover star Leigh-Anne has released her debut EP. The effort follows on from her debut track ‘Don’t Say Love’, and the more recent ‘My Love’, ‘Stealin’ Love’ and ‘Forbidden Fruit’, with ‘No Hard Feelings’ out today (Friday, 31st May). She says: “I created this EP for my fans to feel closer to…

Content: 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…

Content: As she shares her latest teaser ‘To Be Alright’, Norwegian alt-pop sensation AURORA delves into the depths of the human psyche with her emotionally charged fourth album, ‘What Happened To The Heart?’. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Wanda Martin. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY…

Content: Orlando Weeks has released a new track from his upcoming album. ‘Good To See You‘ is the latest cut from ‘LOJA’, available digitally from 6th June, with physical formats set to arrive on 23rd August via Fiction Records. ‘LOJA’ was introduced a few weeks ago by the lead single ‘Dig’, featuring Rhian Teasdale of…

Content: Disclosure have shared a new single, ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’. The track arrives ahead of festival sets at Primavera this Friday, Parklife and Glastonbury next month – their second time headlining The Other Stage – HARD in LA and Portola in San Francisco. The duo recently released a nine-part remix series for new album ‘Alchemy’, which features new versions from DJ Boring, Tommy Villiers, Duskus,…

Content: Dolores Forever have announced their debut album. ‘It’s Nothing’ will arrive on 20th September featuring new single ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’ and ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’. “This song is somewhere to place our female rage,” Hannah Wilson and Julia Fabrin explain. “It explodes with a…

Content: Honeyglaze have announced their second album, ‘Real Deal’. The full-length will be released on 20th September, teased by the London trio’s new single ‘Don’t’ and accompanied by a tour that includes a show at The Village Underground. Anouska of the band says of the track: “Based on my favourite Destiny’s Child song ‘bills, bills,…

Content: The Streets have released a new single, ‘No Better Than Chance’. It’s taken from new compilation ‘fabric Presents The Streets’, which will be released on 28th June featuring contributions from Cesco, Hilts, lau.ra, MPH, Tented, Coki and more. “I’ve spent many nights wasted but not wasted any nights in fabric over the years,” Mike…

Content: Against The Current have announced a couple of live shows. The trio – who performed at Slam Dunk over the weekend – will play both Manchester and London this July, with tickets on sale from Friday 31st May. JULY02 Gorilla, Manchester03 Lafayette, London The band recently released a new single, ‘silent stranger’. The track…

Content: Swim Deep have released a new single, ‘Don’t Make Me A Stranger’. It follows on from recent drops of ‘Very Heaven’, ‘First Song’ and ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died In Vegas?’, arriving ahead of their new album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside…’, set for release on 7th June. The band explain: “One dusty…

Content: FEET have shared a new single, ‘Goodbye (So Long, Farewell)’. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’, following on from ‘Sit Down’, ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Why Would I Lie’. Produced by Andy Savours (Black Country New Road, The Magic Gang, The Horrors) and mixed by Caesar Edmunds (Beach House,…

Content: Heather & Co. perform under the name Perfume to celebrate their brand new single. Words: Jamie Muir. “How hot is it in here?” calls out Heather Baron-Gracie, a few songs into a frankly ridiculous headline set at London’s famed The 100 Club. It’s a casual Friday night for Dork’s Night Out, with a band…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY SEA GIRLS turn the intensity up on ‘Midnight Butterflies’ – a swaggering ode to the freedom of youth and living unrestrained. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Blacksocks. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Ready to embrace life with the explosive certainty of a…

Content: The soundtrack for the year to come has officially clicked play. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Daisy Kent, Ewan Williamson, Harvey Steele, Jake Haseldine, Marie Junker, Ollie Riddoch. If you’re looking for critical dates in your new music diary, Dear Reader, circling Dot To Dot weekend is essential. Pulling in the thrilling artists lighting up scenes…

Content: It wouldn’t be a Yorkshire festival with a bit of rain. Words: Neive McCarthy.Photos: Georgina Hurdsfield, Jacob Flannery, Sam Cor. For the vast majority of the year, Temple Newsam is a lovely place to wander around on a sunny day. For one magical weekend of the year, however, it is home to Live at…

Content: SON Estrella Galicia have announced their biggest London event to date, Soundhood Hackney. The two-day micro-festival will take place at Paper Dress Vintage on 13th June with Gia Ford (pictured), Plantoid and Sworn Virgins, and Two Palms on 14th June, with DITZ, Gallus and Cosmorat. SON Estrella Galicia has in the past 18 months…

Content: Chinese American Bear have released a new single, ‘Feelin’ Fuzzy (毛绒绒的感觉)’. The bilingual C-pop duo – married couple Bryce Barsten and Anne Tong, currently based in Seattle – have signed to Moshi Moshi, with this their first release for the label. Anne says of the song: “When I was writing the lyrics for this…

Content: Amyl & The Sniffers have announced a new tour for November. The news follows the Australian punk rock quartet’s recent return with new single ‘U Should Not Be Doing That’, their first new music in almost three years. Amy Taylor says of the track: “U should not be doing that makes me laugh, but…

Content: Magdalena Bay have released a new single, ‘Death & Romance’. The track is their first for Mom+Pop Music, and follows on from their recent ‘Mini Mix Vol. 3’, a seven-track collection that in turn follows the duo’s 2021 album ‘Mercurial World’. “Imagine rain pouring, streetlights glowing,” they say of the single. “You sit at…

Content: Aitch is going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Down’s Syndrome Association. Last year, Aitch took part in the World Down Syndrome Day Skydive, free falling, in tandem with his instructor, from 15,000 feet to raise awareness of the condition, with his donation page totalling over £50,000. Now, thanks to his sister…

Content: Mabel is working with The Grenfell Foundation to raise money for local youth. Working with SPAARKD, Mabel and a group of young survivors from the Grenfell Tower Fire have designed a t-shirt, royalties from which will be held by The Grenfell Foundation and spent within the community. Speaking about the project, Mabel says: “As…

Content: Abbie Ozard has released a new single, ‘miss american dream’. A collaboration with Pixey, it’s from her upcoming debut album, ‘everything still worries me’. The full-length will arrive on 25th July via House Anxiety, and has already been teased by recent single ‘anything for you’. Abbie says of the track: “I’ve always looked up…

Content: Gaffa Tape Sandy have released their new single, ‘Energy’. The track is the latest to be taken from the Brighton garage-punk trio’s forthcoming new album ‘Hold My Hand, God Damn It’, which is set for release on 31st May via Alcopop! Records. They say of the track: “‘Energy’ is about maturing, and realising the…

Content: Here’s to many more years of this much-needed musical celebration on the North East coast. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Storm Walker. Returning after a smashing debut in 2022, A Stone’s Throw Festival has made its long-awaited comeback to the North East Coast, turning Tynemouth into a vibrant music haven. The picturesque coastal town plays host…

Content: With a new single and a summer of touring ahead, Stockholm quartet GIRL SCOUT are ready to bare their souls and take on the world. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Girl Scout are living the dream – if the dream involves sitting in traffic,…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring features special guests aren’t-they-doing-well ‘viral’ sensations Good Neighbours. The duo have had a storming year so far, with breakthrough track ‘Home’ running up hundreds of millions of streams as they mark themselves out as one of the most exciting new bands ‘around’. Elsewhere on the…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring features special guests aren’t-they-doing-well ‘viral’ sensations Good Neighbours, when it broadcasts tonight (Monday 27th May). The duo have had a storming year so far, with breakthrough track ‘Home’ running up hundreds of millions of streams as they mark themselves out as one of the…

Content: Bambie Thug has announced a huge new headline tour. The dates follow their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, kicking off in Brighton on 30th August. Tickets go on general sale from 28th May at 10am. Speaking about the tour announcement, Bambie Thug says: “So excited to bring Ouija Pop to…

Content: STONE have dropped a new single, ‘Save Me’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album. ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’ is set for release on 12th July, and also features lead single ‘My Thoughts Go’. Frontman Fin Power says: “Save Me is a vulnerable track that lashes out in the face of…

Content: Bristol up-and-comers Saloon Dion have shared a brand new video. ‘Struck’ sees the band doing their very best vampire impressions, and is the very first taste of an upcoming as-yet-unannounced project. Vocalist Dave Sturgess says: “The big theme in this song is how you can address your mistakes and still move forward. The lyrics…

Content: FLO have shared a new single, ‘Caught Up’. The track follows on from recent drop ‘Walk Like This’, as well as last year’s ‘3 Of Us’ EP, which featured the title-track, ‘Control Freak’, ‘Change’, and bonus track ‘Suite Life (Familiar)’ Feat. Bellah. Speaking about the track, FLO comment: “It’s very simple, we are not going…

Content: Graphic Nature have announced a new album. ‘Who Are You When No One Is Watching?’ is set for release on 12th July via Rude Records, teased by early single ‘Something I’m Not’. “‘Something I’m Not’ is a track written after I’d had thoughts of seriously hurting someone,” reveals frontman, Harvey Freeman. “Just so someone…

Content: Charlie Puth has released a new single. ‘Hero’ is the first single from his upcoming fourth album, which follows on from his 2022 banger-packed full-length ‘CHARLIE’. Charlie also recently teamed up with Stray Kids for their single ‘Lose My Breath’, produced/wrote ‘Like That’ for BABYMONSTER and ‘Stay’ for The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber,…

Content: Label: Sony / RCAReleased: 24th May 2024 If their headline slot at Reading & Leeds 2022 was an overdue victory lap for a band who have constantly defied the odds, Bring Me The Horizon’s top-of-the-bill appearance at last year’s Download was proof the biggest metal band in Britain have absolutely no desire to slow down.…

Content: Label: Fueled By RamenReleased: 24th May 2024 Twenty One Pilots have always used their albums to create worlds. ‘Vessel’ was a scrappy, intimate record of bedroom daydreams, ‘Blurryface’ was a warped, trolley dash through playlist culture that wasn’t entirely comfortable with its surroundings, while ‘Trench’ was a cinematic wonderland, driven by ambition and a desire for…

Content: From delirious origin stories to boundless future possibilities, new EP ‘witchescrew’ is just the beginning for audacious sonic storytellers LIP FILLER. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Shea McChrystal. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY London has always been a place where bands thrive – it’s so big and full of…

Content: Bob Vylan have confirmed a new UK tour. The dates are in support of the duo’s new effort ‘Humble As The Sun’, which came out in April. “Humble As The Sun is an album meant to empower,” they explain. “Not just individually but collectively. People have been living with the album individually but it’s…

Content: Several new support acts have been announced for Mitski‘s day of All Points East. Joining the line-up are Men I Trust, Suki Waterhouse (pictured), Dan Whitlam, Lucius, Good Neighbours, Hana Vu, Molly Payton, Emily Jeffri, Sienna Spiro, and Jacob Alon. Mitski will top the bill on Sunday 18th August, with previously-announced support from Beabadoobee,…

Content: The Hives have released a new cover. It’s their own rendition of pop hit ‘Hooked On A Feeling’, which was previously covered by Swedish group Blue Swede in the 70s. Pelle Almqvist comments: “I think there’s a synergy effect of Swedish music having made it abroad, and you feel like it’s possible. We can’t make it…

Content: Hannah Grae has released two new songs, ‘New Temptation’ and ‘Aeroplane Jelly’. The drops come right on the heels of her first-ever headline show, with Hannah performing at The Grace in London earlier this week. The new songs have joined her latest mini-album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, which followed on from her recent tracks ‘Better…

Content: DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY PHOEBE GREEN lets her true colours burn bright on the cathartic, self-affirming ‘Ask Me Now’. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sara Carpentieri. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Emerging from the kaleidoscopic haze of her critically acclaimed debut ‘Lucky Me’ [Dork, five stars…

Content: ‘True Colours’ – the opening track of BECKY HILL‘s upcoming album ‘Believe Me Now?’ – is a liberating treasure fuelled by vulnerability and self-belief. Teaming up with SELF-ESTEEM, it’s the latest taster of a soon to drop album that matches dance and pop to open up new horizons. Check out the latest cover story for…

Content: Boston Manor have announced their fifth album, ‘Sundiver’. The record is set for release on 6th September via SharpTone Records, teased by early single ‘HEAT ME UP’. Lead singer Henry Cox explains: “‘Heat Me Up’ ended up being the first track we finished on the album. We’d gone down to Welwyn Garden City where…

Content: Bat For Lashes has released a new single, ‘At Your Feet’. It’s a cut from her sixth studio album, ‘The Dream Of Delphi’. Set for release on 31st May, it’s named after Natasha Khan‘s daughter Delphi and marks her first under a new deal with label Mercury KX. “I improvised this song, all the…

Content: Mary In The Junkyard have released their debut EP. The collection follows the release of their debut single ‘Tuesday’ and follow-ups ‘Ghost’ and ‘marble arch’, with ‘This Old House’ set for release on 9th May. Clari Freeman-Taylor says: “‘this old house’ is all about the memories that exist in the walls and floors of…

Content: Clairo has announced her third album, ‘Charm’. The full-length is set for release on 12th July, and is teased with early teaser single ‘Sexy To Someone’. A press release explains: “Evoking balmy summer evenings and tête-à-têtes in plush conversation pits, Charm is a collection of warm, 70’s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic…

Content: Label: Chess Club RecordsReleased: 24th May 2024 Lip Filler are all about excitement. Deeply rooted in their gen-z sound, they’re following up their widely acclaimed debut EP with new five-song offering ‘witchescrew’ twisting and turning in ways that prove you never quite know what’s coming next from the alt-rock quintet. This second EP is a…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have released a new single and video, ‘The Craving (Single Version)’. A cut from their upcoming new album, the band debuted the track live at their sold-out London underplay at the Electric Ballroom earlier this month.  New full-length ‘Clancy’ will be released on 24th May (formerly 17th May) via Fueled By…

Content: Jaws The Shark has released a new single, ‘Lately’. It’s the latest cut from his upcoming debut album, ‘Wasteland!’. The 11-track record – due 19th July – sees main man Olly Bailey joined by bassist Brendan O’Boyle, and Dinosaur Pile-Up’s Michael Sheils on drums. Olly says of the track: “I wrote Lately about giving up a…

Content: Leigh-Anne has announced her debut EP. The news follows on from her debut track ‘Don’t Say Love’, and the more recent ‘My Love’, ‘Stealin’ Love’ and ‘Forbidden Fruit’, with ‘No Hard Feelings’ due on 31st May. Of the upcoming collection, she explained recently: “I’ve been writing & recording so much working on my album but…

Content: Normani has released a new video. The clip is a trailer for the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June. A press release explains: “The teaser opens with Normani picking up a phone and seductively saying, “Hello hotline 1:59? Here to satisfy your deepest, darkest, wildest desires. No rules, no…

Content: Former Dork cover star Lava La Rue has released a new single, ‘LOVEBITES’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album, ‘STARFACE’. The full-length has already been teased by the London artist’s recent singles ‘Push N Shuv’ and ‘Humanity’, with the full record following on 19th July. “Lovebites is about being a lover’s…

Content: Been Stellar have released a new single, ‘Pumpkin’. It’s the latest track to be released from their debut album, ‘Scream From New York, NY’. Set to arrive on 14th June via Dirty Hit, the full-length has already been teased with singles ‘Passing Judgment’, ‘All In One’ and ‘Sweet’. “This song is somewhat of a…

Content: Alfie Templeman has released a new single, ‘Beckham’. It’s the latest track from the London-based artist’s second album; he will release the follow-up to his debut ‘Mellow Moon’, ‘Radiosoul’, on 7th June via Chess Club Records. “The chorus of this song is the list of places I was looking to move houses to in…

Content: Jack Garratt is going to release a new live album. ‘Jack Garratt At PizzaExpress Live In London’ was recorded at PizzaExpress Live Holborn, and will be released through PizzaExpress’ record label, PX Records, on 5th July. He will also launch the album with a small show at PizzaExpress Live Holborn on 25th June. He…

Content: CHINCHILLA has released a new live video for her latest single, ‘1:5’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Flytrap’, due to be released 7th June, which also features previously released tracks ‘Cut You Off’, ‘MF Diamond’, and ‘Little Girl Gone’. Commenting on the single, CHINCHILLA says: “’1:5’ is probably the most personal and…

Content: Katy J Pearson has announced her new album. Her third full-length, ‘Someday, Now’ will be released on 20th September, teased by new single ‘Those Goodbyes’. She says of the track: “It’s funny, I used to feel like I had to go high for people to hear the vulnerability, but actually, singing in your natural…

Content: Pale Waves are kicking off a brand new era, and they’re firing the starting gun with a super-up-close-and-personal headline show at Dork’s Night Out this Friday (24th May). Returning to London’s iconic 100 Club we’re finally able to tell you the worst kept secret on Planet Pop – our mysterious headliners ‘Perfume’ were indeed…

Content: With their sights set high, the Melbourne-based quintet are embarking on their first UK tour, armed with a new single and an eclectic upcoming EP. With an appearance at Live At Leeds: In The Park to come this weekend, catch up with our latest DORK x LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK festival guide…

Content: LCD Soundsystem have confirmed more support acts for their day of All Points East. The band will top the bill on Friday 23rd August, with further sets coming from Joy (Anonymous), The Kills, Newdad, Joe Goddard (Live), Mspaint, Monobloc, Dove Ellis and Nick Ward. They join previously-announced supports Jai Paul, Pixies, Floating Points, Jockstrap, Nation of…

Content: Omar Apollo has announced his second album, ‘God Said No’. The full-length will be released on 28th June via Warner Records. The news follows on from both his recent EP and his debut album ‘IVORY’, as well as early album teaser single ‘SPITE’. A press release explains that the 14-track record is “a survey…

Content: HONNE have released a new single, ‘Songs In My Head’. The London art-pop duo – Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher – recently kicked off a new era as an independent act releasing via AWAL with their single ‘Imaginary’. “It’s all about writing songs in your sleep… and the strangest thing about this song is…

Content: Hard-Fi have released a new single. ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’, out now on Ignition Records, is from an upcoming EP, and marks their first new material in ten years. The band returned to the stage in October 2022, selling out the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, following an appearance at Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival. They also…

Content: Neighbourhood Festival has confirmed the first acts for this year’s event. Leading the bill are Pale Waves, along with Picture Parlour, Good Neighbours, Soft Launch, Antony Szmierek, The Mysterines, Feet, Pixey and Overpass. There’s also ADMT, Corella, Louis Dunford, Red Rum Club, Seb Lowe, Bradley Simpson, Chappaqua Wrestling, Brogeal and loads more. The multi-venue…

Content: Declan McKenna has announced a new headline tour. The dates are in support of the Dork cover star’s third album ‘What Happened To The Beach’, which arrived last year. They take place in amongst his summer festival run, which includes stops at Glastonbury, BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Boardmasters, Truck and more. The new…

Content: With a bunch of buzzy contributors from Paramore to girl in red to Blondshell, brand new compilation ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense’ is a celebration of one of the best and most influential albums of all time. Words: Jake Hawkes. Few bands are as influential as Talking Heads.…

Content: Empire Of The Sun have announced their fourth album, ‘Ask That God’. Set for release on 26th July, it marks the duo’s – Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore – follow-up to 2016’s ‘Two Vines’. “It has been a journey unlike any other that Empire Of The Sun has undertaken. We always ‘go there’ when…

Content: renforshort is has released a new single, ‘buried alive‘. It follows on from the Canadian alt-popster’s 2022 debut album ‘dear Amelia’, and features her recent singles ‘buried alive’ and ‘hurt like it should’. Of the EP, the artwork for which was created in charcoal, she adds: “The younger you are, things feel a lot heavier.…

Content: Label: Mercury Records / Island Records UKReleased: 17th May 2024 In the years since his sudden departure from One Direction, Zayn Malik has embarked on a musical odyssey that’s taken him from the dizzying heights of pop superstardom to the quiet solitude of rural Pennsylvania. Now, with his fourth solo album, ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, he’s crafted…

Content: Label: Darkroom / Interscope RecordsReleased: 17th May 2024 In a world where trends come and go with dizzying speed, and everything must exist in service to The Lore, Billie Eilish stands tall as a beacon of authenticity and unparalleled artistry. With her third studio album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’, the 22-year-old phenomenon proves once…

Content: Wunderhorse have confirmed their biggest UK and Europe tour to date. The news follows on from the announcement of a brand new album. Their second full-length following on from 2022 debut ‘Cub’, ‘Midas’ is set for release on 30th August via Communion and is teased by new single ‘July’. Jacob Slater explains: “When we…

Content: flowerovlove has released a new single, ‘BOYS’. Her first new music of 2024, it follows ‘a girl like me’ from November last year and arrives ahead of summer festivals including Glastonbury, Sound City, Camp Bestival, Live at Leeds: In the Park, Tramlines Festival and Kendal Calling. She explains: “BOYS is about being so deeply…

Content: ZAYN has released a new video for ‘Stardust’. It’s a cut from his new album ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, which is also out today (Friday, 17th May) and will see him hold his first-ever solo live event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire tonight. ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, co-produced by ZAYN and the nine-time GRAMMY…

Content: Girls Aloud are celebrating the start of their headline tour with a surprise new release, ‘The Whole Damn Show Megamix’. Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine and Nicola have reunited for a massive arena tour this May and June across the UK & Ireland, kicking off tonight (Friday, 17th May) at 3Arena in Dublin. ‘The Whole Damn…

Content: CHINCHILLA has released a new single, ‘1:5’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Flytrap’, due to be released 7th June, which also features previously released tracks ‘Cut You Off’, ‘MF Diamond’, and ‘Little Girl Gone’. Commenting on the single, CHINCHILLA says: “’1:5’ is probably the most personal and vulnerable thing I’ve ever put…

Content: London Grammar have released a new track, ‘Kind Of Man’. Out now on Ministry of Sound, it’s the second to be taken from the band’s fourth studio album ‘The Greatest Love’, set for release in September. Speaking about the new song, Hannah Reid says: “Kind of Man is about watching somebody descend into the…

Content: Billie Eilish has released her third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The full-length – co-written and produced by her brother, FINNEAS – is out today (Friday 17th May) via Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records. Billie announced the news on Instagram earlier this year: “‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ MY THIRD ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMMM COMES OUT MAY 17THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH…

Content: Label: Run For CoverReleased: 17th May 2024 There comes a point where Revolution Summer worship just won’t cut it anymore. Or where world-weary resignation snuffs out any lingering youth crew exuberance. It’s a tale as old as time for hardcore bands, many of which burn bright and burn out faster. After all, there are only…

Content: Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 10th May 2024 Sometimes, a band just catches the zeitgeist. They’re able to speak in the voice of the masses, combine it with music that steals your attention, and subsequently rocket into the realm of ‘next big thing’ territory. Black Country punk poets BIG SPECIAL have done just that on debut album…

Content: Label: CapitolReleased: 10th May 2024 When Kings of Leon took to the Pyramid Stage to headline Glastonbury in 2008, their highest charting single to date hadn’t even troubled the top ten. Fast forward just a few months and smash hits ‘Use Somebody’ and ‘Sex on Fire’ had forever changed their trajectory, marking a point of…

Content: Label: Frenchkiss/The OrchardReleased: 10th May 2024 An unexpectedly triumphant return from semi-dormancy is almost par for the course for a band that has lived by its own rules, but if there’s one act that enjoys confounding expectations, it’s New York punks Les Savy Fav. In many ways, ‘OUI, LSF’ is a further twist in the…

Content: Label: New AliasReleased: 10th May 2024 In a career full of dizzying innovation and a relentless desire to constantly move forward, A. G. Cook’s third solo record ‘Britpop’ might just be the visionary producer’s grandest and most ambitious statement yet.  With a firmly established legacy of future pop experimentation with his PC Music label, A.…

Content: Los Campesinos! have announced a new album, their first since 2017’s ‘Sick Scenes’. They will share their seventh record ‘All Hell’ on 19th July via their own Heart Swells record label, with first single ‘Feast of Tongues’ out now. The group explain it’s a record about: “drinking for fun and drinking for misery //…

Content: It’s not just the seagulls that are bigger in Brighton. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Alex Amorós. Quick question: who likes great bands, great pubs, and great Spanish beer? We thought so – well, SON Estrella Galicia’s second micro-festival at Brighton’s iconic Prince Albert served up all three. With a stacked lineup headed by Swim Deep,…

Content: There’s a whole lot of ambition, with Olivia attacking the stage like it’s Wembley Stadium. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Olivia Rodrigo starts the first of four sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena with a big, defiant smirk before launching into the playfully rebellious ‘bad idea right?’. The track is a celebration of heart…

Content: Kehlani has officially unveiled plans for their forthcoming album titled ‘Crash,’ set for release on 21st June via Atlantic Records. The news was announced as Kehlani shared the cover art and release details on social media. The cover features the R&B singer-songwriter perched atop a wrecked car surrounded by shattered glass. Although the full…

Content: Samia has released a cover of the Twin Peaks track ‘Making Breakfast’, originally from their 2014 album ‘Wild Onion’. The new version is part of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Grand Jury label – which debuted with the release of ‘Wild Onion’. In a recent statement, Samia expressed her admiration for…

Content: Malice K – the New York-based project from visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuhhas – has announced his debut album, ‘AVANTI’. The full-length will arrive on 23rd August via Jagjaguwar, with the news arriving to coincide with a short stint in the UK that saw him perform at London’s Sebright Arms yesterday (15th May).…

Content: Iceland Airwaves has announced 22 new acts for its 2024 line-up, marking the festival’s landmark 25th anniversary. Among the new additions are the likes of Overmono, The Vaccines, LYNKS, English Teacher (pictured), Personal Trainer, MRCY, Lambrini Girls, Alice Longyu Gao, and cumgirl8. The festival, known for its eclectic mix and a strong focus on…

Content: From the Black Country to the world stage, BIG SPECIAL’s debut album ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’ is a raw and honest reflection of the band’s journey and the universality of working-class struggles. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Derek Bremner. Black Country punk poets BIG SPECIAL are a bit of an anomaly in today’s music business. Separately and together, the…

Content: Vancouver collective Crack Cloud have announced a new album. The follow-up to second album ‘Tough Baby’ and debut ‘Pain Olympics’, ‘Red Mile’ will be released on 26th July, followed by a London headline show at KOKO on 25th September. They’ve also shared new single ‘Blue Kite’. Zach Choy explains: “Blue Kite was written with…

Content: Kate Nash has released a new single, ‘My Bile’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming new album, ‘9 Sad Symphonies’. The full-length – which follows on from 2018’s ‘Yesterday Was Forever’ – is set for release on 21st June via Kill Rock Stars. Kate explains: “My Bile is about being at your wits’ end…

Content: Tommy Lefroy are back with a new single, ‘Garden’. The track follows on from the duo’s – Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis – recent support tour with (former Dork cover star) Niall Horan, as well as last year’s ‘Rivals’ EP. “Inspired by a series of misunderstandings with men in the room (and one ill-fated…

Content: As The Great Escape takes over Brighton once again, one of the annual highlights is the return of Canada House. An essential showcase, it shines a spotlight on the best and brightest emerging talents from Canada’s vibrant independent music scene. Taking over the iconic Green Door Store from May 16th-18th, Canada House will present…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Knocked Loose’s just-dropped third full-length is a testament to their growth and dedication, and it’s already shaping up to be one of 2024’s most essential albums. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Brock Fetch, Jared Leibowitz. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY In the heart of Oregon, amidst a…

Content: Inhaler have unveiled plans for a comprehensive North American tour slated for autumn 2024. The band will kick off the run on October 11 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, covering key cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, culminating in Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre on November 10. The band shared their…

Content: Building off their wildly successful March event featuring Panic Shack and Plantoid, Brighton is set to come alive once again this Wednesday, May 15th with the latest SON Estrella Galicia event at The Prince Albert. Since 2009, the family-owned independent beer brand has been curating unique events that unite live music with immersive beer…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY On their transportive second album, ‘The Warping’, Walt Disco fearlessly push the boundaries of genre into thrilling new realms. The Glaswegian art-pop alchemists reveal the strange magic behind their most ambitious and immersive work yet. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Izzy Leach.…

Content: Cork’s genre-defying CARDINALS channel their city’s idiosyncrasies into a dizzying artistic revolution on their brilliant debut EP. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Ali Quinlan. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY “We love getting away in the summer to work our part-time jobs in the country club. Not a lot of…

Content: Dork’s Day Out is back!-Back!!-BACK!!! this August, for our annual summer blow out. Following on from previous years featuring Thomas Headon, Courting, Swim School, STONE, Coach Party, Pip Blom, Feet, Honeyglaze, Talk Show and more – we’re throwing a big old party at London’s Signature Brew Blackhorse Road. We’re not telling you the line-up…

Content: The Last Dinner Party have announced a new European tour set to kick off later this year. The 13-date trek will begin on 28th October in Paris and will include stops in various cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Munich, Berlin, and more. The tour will conclude on 16th November in Luxembourg. The…

Content: Gracie Abrams has revealed the track list for her upcoming album ‘The Secret Of Us’, which includes a feature from Taylor Swift. The album, due for release on 21st June, will be the former Dork cover star’s second effort, following 2023’s ‘Good Riddance’. Last night (13th May), Abrams took to social media to share…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring comes to you live (well, recorded live) and direct (well, after a few days of editing) from last week’s bumper edition of Dork’s Night Out. Taking place at London’s iconic 100 Club last Wednesday (8th May), we’re chatting to our future superstar headliner and…

Content: This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring comes to you live (well, recorded live) and direct (well, after a few days of editing) from last week’s bumper edition of Dork’s Night Out. Taking place at London’s iconic 100 Club last Wednesday (8th May), we’re chatting to our future superstar headliner and…

Content: Ella Eyre has unveiled her latest single, ‘Ain’t No Love That Blind’, marking her second offering as an independent artist. This new track follows her previous release, ‘Head In The Ground’, and continues to showcase her journey post-major label. Produced by Detonate and supported by a host of live musicians, ‘Ain’t No Love That…

Content: aespa have released a new single titled ‘Supernova’, the latest track from their upcoming debut studio album ‘Armageddon’. The K-pop sensations and former Dork cover stars have previously dropped four mini albums; debut ‘Savage’ in 2021, 2022’s ‘Girls’ and both ‘Drama’ and ‘My World’ in 2023. ‘Armageddon’ is set to be released on 27th…

Content: Gus Dapperton has unveiled his version of Cher’s iconic 1998 hit ‘Believe’, reinterpreting the track as the lead single for his upcoming EP ‘Tunes For Late Spring’, scheduled for release on 7th June. The EP follows a series of singles including ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’, a reinterpretation of Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 classic.…

Content: Tems has unveiled plans for a global tour, set to begin in London at the Eventim Apollo on 12th June. The announcement coincides with details about her much-anticipated debut album ‘Born In The Wild’, which is scheduled for release on 7th June via Since ‘93/RCA Records. Tickets for the ‘Born In The World 2024’…

Content: As breakout smash ‘End Of Beginning’ achieves the sort of belated success that has us wondering if any other songs are currently available on TikTok, DJO is becoming far from a mere side project for Joe Keery. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Zachary Gray, Guido Gazzilli.. Djo’s nostalgia-fuelled ‘End Of Beginning’ is fast becoming the biggest…

Content: Donald Glover has unveiled his latest Childish Gambino album, ‘Atavista’. The full-length is now available for streaming and includes reworked tracks from his 2020 album ‘3.15.20’, along with a new song titled ‘Little Foot Big Foot’. ‘Atavista’ is described as a “finished” version of previous record ‘3.15.20’, and follows Glover’s announcement earlier this year…

Content: 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…

Content: 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 Will Harrison (vocals/guitar/keys) from Home Counties. 7:30AM → Wake up and disgruntledly wait in line for my five other housemates to get out of…

Content: 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 Nell Mescal is very, very, very into Nando’s Perinaise. What did you last dream about?I had a…

Content: Jimmy Eat World are set to tour the UK and Europe in November 2024, including their largest London show to date at Alexandra Palace. The band have revealed plans for a seven-show headline run, kicking off at Columbiahalle in Berlin on the 7th November and including performances at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse,…

Content: SNAYX have released two new live videos, recorded at Salvation Studios in Brighton. The clips for ‘Sink or Swim’ and ‘Concrete’ come amidst a busy period for the band, as they gear up for a summer filled with appearances at major festivals across the UK and Europe, where they’ll also be supporting Billy Talent…

Content: The Driver Era are heading to Europe with their ‘X GIRLFRIEND Tour’. The 24-city jaunt will kick off on 14th September at Lisboa ao Vivo in Lisbon, Portugal, before culminating on 27th October at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. Fans can secure their tickets through an artist pre-sale beginning 15th May, with the general…

Content: Tonight at Dork’s Night Out at the legendary 100 Club is yet another wall-of-fame moment. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. With queues forming down the street full of early birds determined to get that spot right at the front, if you need proof that Nell Mescal is entering her pop superstar era, here it…

Content: Dot To Dot Festival has confirmed a huge number of local acts for this year’s event. The lengthy list includes Bristol sets from the likes of Knives, Hamburger, Make Friends, MOULD (pictured) and My First Time, while Nottingham will host Alfie Sharp, Otala, Tonia, Wizards Can’t Be Lawyers and loads more. They join a…

Content: From breezy guitar licks to life-affirming hooks, KAWALA‘s effortless summer aesthetic is back and bigger than ever. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY If you need a reminder that good things come to those who wait, look no further than…

Content: Towa Bird has announced her debut album, ‘American Hero’. The full-length is set for release on 28th June via Interscope Records, and is teased by the Hong Kong-born singer/songwriter/guitarist’s new single ‘Sorry Sorry’. “The title of American Hero is entirely ironic — I’m not American, and in my view I’m not heroic either,” says…

Content: Mighty Hoopla has announced added a new name to its 2024 line-up: JoJo Siwa. The event – which takes place on 1st-2nd June at Brockwell Park in London – will feature headline sets from Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware. Also on the bill, are Kim Petras, Rita Ora, Rachel Stevens, Cat Burns. Louise, Alison…

Content: Cassyette has released a new single, ‘Over It’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced debut album. The full-length is called ‘This World Fucking Sucks’, and it will be released on 23rd August via 23 Recordings. She’s already shared lead singles ‘When She Told Me’, ‘Why Am I Like This?’ and ‘Ipecac’, in addition to…

Content: Remi Wolf has released two new singles. ‘Toro’ and ‘Alone In Miami’ follow on from recent single ‘Cinderella’, with all three taken from her upcoming second album. The follow-up to 2021’s ‘Juno’, the former Dork cover star will release ‘Big Ideas’ on 12th July, following her UK support tour with Olivia Rodrigo. She explains:…

Content: Cat Burns has released a new video for ‘end game’. It follows up on previous hits ‘alone’, ‘live more & love more’, ‘people pleaser’ and ‘go’, plus her recent ArrDee collab ‘Home For My Heart’, and is taken from her debut album, ‘early twenties’, set to arrive on 12th July. Cat says, “early twenties…

Content: Newcomers Welly have released a new single, ‘Soak Up The Culture’. The drop follows on from their debut ‘Shopping’, a track that offers up a wry side-eye to consumerism and has a video that sees the five-piece having a blast in a local shopping centre. “There’s been a gap in the market for a…

Content: FEET have shared a new video for ‘Sit Down’, the third offering from their upcoming album ‘Make It Up’. Following on from ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Why Would I Lie’, lead singer George Haverson explains the tongue-in-cheek message. “The triumphant parking of your derrière is an active form of protest against our capitalist overlords.…

Content: Låpsley has released her new EP, ‘A Guilty Heart Can Never Rest’. The five-track effort focuses a lot on a toxic relationship, and features her recent track ‘4AM Ascension Day’, as well as double-single, ‘Angeles’ / ‘Build A Man’. Of ‘Angeles’, she says: “It’s filled with strange memories, and I’ve always struggled with the…

Content: Stand Atlantic have released a new single from their upcoming album. ‘LOVE U ANYWAY’ is the latest cut from ‘WAS HERE’. The full-length is set for release on 23rd August via Hopeless Records, and has already been teased by early single ‘GIRL$ (Feat. PVRIS and Bruses)’. Bonnie Fraser says of the track: “love u…

Content: Steve Albini, the revered engineer and frontman of Shellac, has passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed by staff at his studio, Electric Audio, to Pitchfork. Albini was integral to the sound of numerous influential rock albums, such as Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’, The Breeders’ ‘Pod’,…

Content: Irish five-piece Gurriers have announced their debut album, ‘Come and See’. The full-length – described by the group as “a noisy, guitar driven odyssey of our disillusionment with the modern world” – is set for release on 13th September, and was recorded in Leeds at The Nave Studios with Alex Greaves. The album will…

Content: Leeds quintet Eades are back with a new EP. The band are following up their debut album ‘Delusion Spree’ with ‘Fight Or Flight’, teased by early single ‘Liquid Gold’ and due on 14th August via their own label Bam Bam Records. Tom O’Reilly says of the track: “Ahhh lockdown 1… such a trepidatious cocktail…

Content: Bristol up-and-comers Saloon Dion have shared a brand new single. ‘Struck’ is the very first taste of an upcoming as-yet-unannounced project, and marks their first new music since debut EP ‘Muckers’. Vocalist Dave Sturgess says: “The big theme in this song is how you can address your mistakes and still move forward. The lyrics…

Following the release of her new album ‘Boundaries’, Sinéad Harnett announces her 2024 UK Headline tour set to take place in October. The London-born singer began her journey into the music scene through university talent shows where her unique and soulful voice was quickly recognised as something special. This was the start of the dazzling journey that Harnett…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY Art punk faves Les Savy Fav return with their triumphant album ‘OUI, LSF’ after a 14-year hiatus, as frontman Tim Harrington reflects on the band’s journey through chaos, creativity, and sincerity. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Rob Mair. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY By his own admission, Tim Harrington…

Content: Mould have dropped a new single, ‘Cables’. The track follows a summer of live shows for the rowdy Bristol newcomers and a December tour, with sets at Dot To Dot, 2000trees, Live At Leeds and more coming up. They’ve also not long shared their debut single ‘Birdsong’. “‘Cables’ was written after moving from Bristol…

Content: O. have released a new single, ‘Micro’. It’s a cut from their debut album ‘WeirdOs’, which the duo – baritone saxophonist Joseph Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – will release on 21st June via Speedy Wunderground. “WeirdOs is a dark, heavy album based around our love of riffy basslines, blast beats, dub, noise, and…

Content: The WAEVE, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have announced a new UK show. They’ll perform at London’s Village Underground on 29th October, with tickets going on sale from Thursday 9th May at 10am.  The pair also recently shared new single ‘City Lights’, which followed on from their self-titled debut…

Content: FLOHIO is back with a new single. ‘Make It Bang’ – produced by Karma Kid – is her first release since the arrival of debut album ‘Out of Heart’ in 2022. She comments: “Always admired Karma Kid’s sonic versatility. I recorded my first songs just up the road from Brixton over a decade ago…

Content: Fontaines D.C. are set to embark on a comprehensive North American tour in 2024. The Dublin-based band will kick off the North American leg of their ‘ROMANCE’ tour on September 20th in Seattle, WA. The run will see the group performing across various major cities in North America including Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles,…

Content: Catfish & The Bottlemen have announced new shows in Ireland and North America, including a significant show at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin on August 31. The concert marks the band’s first performance in Ireland since 2019 and follows the announcement of their biggest-ever show at Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The Van McCann-fronted band recently dropped…

Content: SXSW is set to launch a new European edition in London in June 2025. SXSW London will capitalize on the city’s vibrant cultural scene and technological innovation, taking place over a week in June across various venues in Shoreditch, East London. A press release states that “in addition to inspiring and challenging keynotes, music…

Content: Hinds have announced their new album, ‘Viva Hinds’. The news follows their recent single and video, ‘Coffee’, and arrives alongside ‘Boom Boom Back’ featuring Beck. The band’s first release as the original duo of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote since 2014 debut single ‘Bamboo’, the album is due 6th September via their new record…

Content: South London singer/songwriter Lola Young has released a new single, ‘Fuck’. The track follows the release of her single, ‘Wish You Were Dead’. Her recent project ‘My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely’ was released last year, too. A press release explains: “Unafraid to be overtly sexual, ‘Fuck’ harnesses Lola’s bold and alluring attitude…

Content: Bellah Mae has released her new single ‘Hell & Never Back’. Written alongside long-term collaborator Alex O’Shaughnessy and Nashville native Brett Truitt, it’s the latest instalment from her forthcoming ‘Never Waste A Heartbreak’ EP, out 7th June. “The day I wrote this song I almost didn’t go to the studio and literally cried in…

Content: METTE has released her brand new single, ‘BET’. The track follows on from the release of her debut EP ‘METTENARRATIVE’ which featured singles ‘VAN GOGH’, ‘FOR THE PEOPLE’, and ‘MAMA’S EYES’. She says of the track: “‘BET’ was born during a time when I felt invisible, and I was experiencing unrequited romantic love in…

Content: Tom Misch has dropped a new single, ‘Insecure’. The track marks the first release under his own name since 2021’s ‘Quarantine Sessions’ album, and has been four years in the making. A press release explains: “Co-written with Jimmy Napes, ‘Insecure’ serves as a compelling testament to Misch’s artistic evolution, effortlessly weaving together his signature…

Content: 2000trees Festival has announced this year’s silent disco. Booker Mitch Bell explains: “We’re excited to be the first festival to have a stage dedicated solely to live acts performing via the silent disco every single night. “There’s no better setting for it than our Forest Stage with some of the most exciting artists in…

Content: MJ Lenderman has announced his first European and UK headline tour. The Asheville, North Carolina musician’s new tour kicks off in Berlin on 11th November, and includes UK shows in London, Manchester and Leeds. The shows follow the release of his live album, ‘And the Wind (Live and Loose!)’, which came out last year…

Content: blur have announced a new feature-length documentary film. The band – who dropped their album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ last year – will release blur: To The End in cinemas from 19th July. Visit blur.co.uk/totheend for tickets and more information. Director Toby L comments: “To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation…

Content: Brighton’s most unpredictable band returns with ‘I Wanna Live With You’, a genre-bending love song that delves into the neurotic and desperate aspects of relationships. As OPUS KINK seize the means of production and wave their own flag, check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Will Reid. FOLLOW HYPE ON…

Content: Twenty One Pilots are set to offer fans a unique pre-release experience with global listening parties for their upcoming album ‘Clancy’. The events will be held from May 18th to May 23rd in over 200 independent record stores and various venues worldwide. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the album in full, a…

Content: Lana Del Rey is set to perform her first-ever US stadium headline show in Boston next month. The concert is scheduled for June 20th at Fenway Park, a venue with a seating capacity of 37,755. It follows her recent headline act at Coachella 2024 and a series of sold-out shows at various amphitheaters across…

Content: Billie Eilish is set to host two album listening parties for her upcoming third studio album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. The events, which are free, are scheduled for May 15th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, and May 16th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, ahead of the album’s release…

Content: Camila Cabello has unveiled plans for her fourth solo studio album titled ‘C, XOXO,’ set for release on June 28th. The announcement follows the release of her single ‘I Luv It’ in March. At the time, Cabello shared her thoughts on the track, explaining, “Certain things in our human realm do make me feel…

Content: Suki Waterhouse has announced a new headline North American run, ‘The Sparklemuffin Tour’, which is set to start later this year. The tour, supporting her yet-to-be formally announced upcoming album, will start on September 28th in Denver at the Mission Ballroom, covering cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto. It will…

Content: Label: WarnerReleased: 3rd May 2024 Rarely do British pop girls go global. While the Jess Glynnes and Anne Maries of the mid-2010s have found sustainable success on the UK arena circuit and the Capital FM A-List, seeing Dua Lipa fly beyond the borders of the island with 2020’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ was quite the anomaly. Her…

Content: Label: LAB RecordsReleased: 3rd May 2024 In an age where the sheer breadth of buzzy new bands is at an all-time high, standing out from the pack can be a tricky one. When Home Counties first splashed into view with sharp-punk licks and scorching spoken-word hooks it saw them competing for the spotlight with a…

Content: Label: Ghostly InternationalReleased: 3rd May 2024 Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo. All Los Angeles alt-pop icons who represent an endless well of talent in the West Coast metropolis. Hana Vu is yet another export from the Golden State, back with her second full-length album ‘Romanticism’. Three years since dark and expansive debut ‘Public Storage’,…

Content: Label: Captured TracksReleased: 3rd May 2024 A mere year after the release of ‘Everything Harmony’, the melodic wizardry of New York-hailing sibling duo The Lemon Twigs has struck again. This time, poking exquisite sunshine through the clouds of doubt and melancholy cast by their previous album.  ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ makes you feel…

Content: Label: Parlophone / Atlas ArtistsReleased: 3rd May 2024 “Erm, I think we should record that,” says Rachel Chinouriri on the opening track of her debut album, ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’. By the end of the track, you’ll be glad she did, and the same can be said for the rest of the album,…

Content: UPSET COVER STORY ‘Pathetic Apathetic’ sees INDOOR PETS return embracing a heavier sound, grappling with the realities of life as a small artist while finding joy and purpose in the music they create together. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Indoor Pets never felt like a…

Content: Royel Otis have shared a couple of new songs, ‘Claw Foot’ and ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’. They’re bonus song from the Sydney indie duo’s Dan Carey-produced debut album ‘PRATTS & PAIN’, which arrived back in February and features the singles ‘Velvet’, ‘Adored’, ‘Fried Rice’ and ‘Heading For The Door’. Check them out below, and…

Content: Nell Mescal has released a new video for ‘Electric Picnic’. It’s a track from the recent Dork cover star and Hype List 2024 inductee’s debut EP ‘Can I Miss It For A Minute?’, out today (3rd May) via LAB Records. Nell and her band will also perform at Dork’s Night Out at London’s 100…

Content: 86TVs – the new project from The Maccabees’ Hugo and Felix White – have announced their self-titled debut album. The full-length follows on from their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’, and is set for release on 2nd August. They’ve also shared new single ‘Tambourine’. Will says: “‘Tambourine’ was the…

Content: Few labels have demonstrated a knack for discovering and nurturing new talent quite like Nice Swan Records. Founded in 2016 by the discerning duo of Pete Heywoode and Alex Edwards, the label has quickly established itself as a tastemaker, consistently championing artists who go on to make waves in their immediate scenes and beyond.…

Content: Sunday (1994)’s self-titled debut EP is a testament to the band’s unique sound, their commitment to authenticity, and their ability to find beauty in the imperfections and nuances of the human experience. Arriving as a fully formed package, they’re a decade-long dream turned into a whirlwind of exciting potential. This really could be your…

Content: Soft Play have announced their first album in six years, ‘HEAVY JELLY’. The record – set for release on 19th July – features their recent tracks ‘Punk’s Dead’ and ‘Mirror Muscles’, and well as new teaser ‘Act Violently’. Laurie Vincent says: “We’re not gonna be the band that leads your protest march really eloquently,…

Content: Yard Act have dropped a new session video. The clip features live recordings of ‘Dream Job’ and ‘A Vineyard For The North’, with the full six-track session going live on 16th May via the band’s YouTube page. Speaking about the set build, the band comment: “Washed up on a tropical island by mistake. It…

Content: Washed Out has announced his fifth album, ‘Notes From a Quiet Life. The full-length will arrive on 28th June via Sub Pop, teased by new single ‘The Hardest Part’, the video for which was a collaboration with director Paul Trillo using OpenAI’s Sora. Ernest Greene says of the song and video: “‘The Hardest Part’…

Content: The Wytches have announced a new covers EP, ‘Replica’. Set for release on 5th July via Alcopop! Records, it features the Brighton-based band’s takes on tracks by Pentagram, Porter Wagoner, Chet Baker and John Cale. “Over the last couple years we’ve recorded more demos than we ever used to,” explains Kristian Bell (vocals/guitar). “I…

Content: The Waeve, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have shared a new single. ‘City Lights’ follows on from their self-titled debut studio album, released last year, and arrives ahead of their spring tour dates. Speaking about the new song, Graham and Rose comment: “The city lights bestow a unique magic on everyone – the…

Content: Sprints have extended their winter tour and released new music. The dates – their biggest yet – are in support of their just-released debut album ‘Letter To Self’. They’ve also shared two new tracks, ‘Drones’ and ‘Help Me, I’m Spiralling’. Of the new release, the band say: “We’re happy to share the remnants of…

Content: Swim Deep have released a new single, ‘Very Heaven‘. It follows on from recent drops of ‘First Song’ and ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died In Vegas?’, arriving ahead of their new album ‘There’s A Big Star Outside…’, set for release on 7th June. Frontman Austin says: “During one windy night in West Kirby,…

Content: With a musical palette that spans decades and defies categorisation, London-based artist AZIYA is poised to make a lasting impact, starting with her highly anticipated performance at Dot To Dot Festival 2024. Dive in with our latest DORK x DOT TO DOT festival guide cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK X DOT TO…

Content: Olivia Rodrigo’s scheduled performances at the newly opened Co-Op Live arena in Manchester on 3rd and 4th May have been postponed due to an ongoing “venue-related technical issue.” The announcement comes amidst a string of operational challenges faced by the 23,500-capacity arena since its opening was first announced. “Due to an on-going venue-related technical…

Content: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s scheduled performance at the newly opened Co-Op Live arena in Manchester was abruptly cancelled earlier tonight (1st May) due to a “venue-related technical issue.” The announcement came just ten minutes after doors had opened, leaving fans disappointed and the venue scrambling to manage the fallout. The 23,500-capacity arena, situated…

Content: Rachel Chinouriri is set to embark on a headline mini-tour across the UK this November in support of her upcoming debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events,’ which is due for release this Friday, 3rd May. The tour will start in Glasgow on 12th November and will include stops in Birmingham and Brighton,…

Content: Blossoms have released a new single titled ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’ along with an… intriguing music video. The video, directed by Ewan Ogden and the band’s own Tom Ogden, features a cameo from Everton Football Club’s manager, Sean Dyche, and ‘Gary the Gorilla’, an 8-foot fibreglass gorilla taken from a Lancashire…

Content: Becky Hill has shared a new track, ‘Right Here,’ a collab with Chase & Status. This song is part of her forthcoming album ‘Believe Me Now?’ which is scheduled for release on May 31st. Becky says: “This album has been a joy to make! it’s come at a point in my life where I’m leaving my…

Content: Frances Forever has announced the release of their debut full-length album ‘Lockjaw’, set to drop on June 28th. The news comes alongside the unveiling of their new single and video, ‘Troll’. Reflecting on the project, Frances explained: “I’m so excited to announce my debut album, Lockjaw. This project contains my favourite songs I’ve ever…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have announced a special one-off show at Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, on May 8th. The announcement comes just weeks after the band revealed details of their upcoming fourth album, ‘ROMANCE’. Tickets for the Brooklyn show are on sale now, giving fans in the area a chance to catch the band live…

Content: Gracie Abrams has released ‘Risk’, the highly anticipated lead single from her upcoming sophomore album, ‘The Secret of Us’, due out on June 21st. Co-written with her longtime friend Audrey Hobert and produced by Abrams herself alongside frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National, ‘Risk’ is a bubbly yet incisive track that showcases Abrams’…

Content: Live at Leeds In The City has shared the first wave of artists set to appear at this year’s event, as the festival returns for its 17th edition in November 2024. The groundbreaking Leeds new music all-dayer will welcome art-rockers Everything Everything, indie wonderkid Alfie Templeman, Liverpool alt-rock quartet Stone, our buzzy new faves…

Content: ZAYN is set to hold his first-ever solo live event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire later this month. The exclusive performance is in celebration of ZAYN’s upcoming album ‘ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS’, which is scheduled for release on the same day. As well as a live set, the show will follow the world premiere…

Content: GHOST are set to debut their first feature film ‘RITE HERE RITE NOW’ in global cinemas this June. This feature-length film, directed by GHOST’s Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry, will showcase never-before-seen concert footage from 2023 alongside a narrative that extends the band’s ongoing webisode series. It uniquely blends live performance with a…

Content: Charlotte Day Wilson has just unveiled two new singles, ‘My Way’ and ‘Cyan Blue’, from her upcoming album – also titled ‘Cyan Blue’ – which is set for release this Friday, 3rd May. Wilson describes ‘Cyan Blue’ as a project that looks back to her youth with a sense of nostalgia and wisdom. “I…

Content: LOUD WOMEN Fest has announced its lineup for the upcoming event on September 7th at Rich Mix in London. The eighth instalment promises to be the most international yet, featuring female and non-binary bands from six different continents. The festival has seen significant growth over the years, becoming a key platform for showcasing diverse…

Content: Sam Fender has offered an update on the making of his upcoming third album, noting that he is taking a more deliberate approach after feeling rushed with his previous release, ‘Seventeen Going Under’. The Newcastle singer-songwriter discussed his new music project in an episode of Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, a series where musicians…

Content: L.S. Dunes have announced two intimate shows at the New Cross Inn in London, scheduled for later this month. The announcement was made with a nod to the seasonal changes, as drummer Tucker Rule expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “UK! April showers bring May flowers! Dunesday is upon us, see you May 28 and 29…

Content: Bored at My Grandmas House, the musical alias of Leeds-based artist Amber Strawbridge, has just released a new single titled ‘I Like What You Bring Out In Me’. This track offers a glimpse into her upcoming debut album ‘Show & Tell’, set to be released on June 7th through CLUE Records in collaboration with…

Content: Milton Keynes-based Torus have released their latest single ‘Avalanche’, marking their first new music since their EP ‘Sail’ in 2022. The track features a collaboration with label mates The Blue Stones. “We have never been more excited to release a song,” shared Torus about the new single. “It’s the perfect ‘BOOM’ Torus are back,…

Content: Mombasa-based rapper and singer tg.blk has released her new track ‘Motorola Money’, a rumbling, house-tinged cut that showcases her explorative approach to hip hop. Discussing the track, tg.blk says, “It’s about having fun with your friends, getting money and feeling confident. It’s the first “bad bitch” anthem I’ve ever made, and it was so…

Content: CARSICK have unveiled their latest single ‘Gig Tax’, taking a critical look at the darker sides of the music industry. Discussing the inspiration behind ‘Gig Tax’, CARSICK shared, “’Gig Tax’ is our heartfelt tribute to the trials and tribulations of being a young(ish) band on the great British touring circuit. There’s nothing we love…

Content: Barry Can’t Swim has shared ‘Kimbara’, his first new music since his acclaimed debut album ‘When Will We Land?’, released October 2023 on Ninja Tune. The release follows a momentous few months for the Edinburgh-born musician, including standout performances at Coachella, a sold-out UK tour with a stop at London’s Roundhouse, and a sold-out…

Content: Linkin Park are reported to be exploring the possibility of a reunion, potentially with a female vocalist to step into the role left vacant by the late Chester Bennington. Since Chester Bennington’s tragic passing in July 2017, Linkin Park has largely remained inactive, only coming together once for a tribute concert later that year.…

Content: The Japanese House is set to continue her tour in support of last year’s album ‘In the End It Always Does’ with a new series of North American headline shows. Amber Bain’s schedule includes a mix of her own headline shows, as well as appearances at festivals like as the Shadow of the City…

Content: The Lemon Twigs are set to release their new album ‘A Dream is All We Know’ this week, and now they’ve announced an expansive North American tour for the fall. This week’s launch includes two special record release shows in the NYC-area with Thee Smashing Times, set to take place at Queens’ TV Eye…

Content: Cat Power has announced the second leg of her North American tour, where she will perform her new live album, ‘Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert’, in its entirety. The run kicks off on September 6, 2024, at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA, and will continue through early…

Content: Kendrick Lamar has dropped a new track titled ‘Euphoria,’ which appears to be a direct response to recent diss tracks from Drake. The ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake has resurfaced with pointed lyrics from both artists. Previously, Lamar took a jab at Drake in his song ‘Like That,’ which also mentioned J. Cole.…

Content: Bleachers have added two California dates to their ‘From The Studio To The Stage’ world tour. The band will take the stage at The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on Thursday, September 19th, and at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 21st. The shows are part of a global tour that…

Content: Girlband! have just dropped their latest single ’21st Century Suffragette’. The new track comes after their previous single ‘Not Like The Rest’, which was released earlier this year. Discussing the inspiration behind ’21st Century Suffragette’, the band explain: “’21st Century Suffragette’ is about being told who to be by society or maybe even someone…

Content: Reece Young has unveiled a new track, ‘Am I Wrong’. Reece commented on the depth of the song’s subject, stating, “‘Am I Wrong’ touches on the darkest topic I’ve written about yet. Thoughts of suicide and depressive episodes have always plagued not only me, but a ton of people in my life. ‘Am I Wrong’ questions…

Content: Slipknot are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a comprehensive North American tour titled ‘Here Comes The Pain Tour’. The band will be accompanied by Knocked Loose on all dates, with Orbit Culture joining the first leg and Vended, a band featuring Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan’s sons, supporting…

Content: London-based trio Ebbb have officially unveiled their debut EP ‘All At Once’, scheduled for release on June 14th via Ninja Tune. The news comes alongside the launch of their double single ‘Himmel’ / ‘Swarm’, which you can check out now. The forthcoming five-track EP, ‘All At Once’, is Ebbb’s first release with Ninja Tune.…

Content: Hippo Campus has unveiled their latest single ‘Everything At Once’. The release is accompanied by a video directed by Christian Spraungel, filmed at the Pachyderm Studios just outside Minneapolis. The band explain, “’Everything at Once’ is a meditation, a focus on breath in the midst of breathless moments. You’ve been running away for too…

Content: Local Natives have announced the departure of Kelcey Ayer, one of the group’s original members. Ayer’s departure comes shortly after the release of their twin albums ‘Time Will Wait For No One’ and ‘But I’ll Wait For You’. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Local Natives shared their feelings about Ayer’s decision. The band expressed…

Content: Jessica Pratt has unveiled a new single titled ‘The Last Year, just before her latest album ‘Here in the Pitch’, set to drop this Friday (3rd May) via City Slang. Following her earlier singles ‘Life Is’ and ‘World on a String’, ‘The Last Year’ marks the album’s finale, harbouring what Pratt describes as a…

Content: FKA Twigs has developed a deepfake version of herself named ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans online while she concentrates on her music creation. In a written testimony – set to be presented later today (30th April) at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property in Washington D.C., Twigs details her involvement with the…

Content: La Luz have unveiled their latest single ‘I’ll Go With You’. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘News of The Universe’, which is set for release on May 24th via Sub Pop. “This song is heavily influenced by Yanti Bersaudara, a group of Indonesian sisters who released some of my very favourite…

Content: Jon Hopkins has announced his new album ‘RITUAL’, set to be released on August 30th through Domino Records. ‘RITUAL’ unfolds as a single composition segmented into eight chapters, and acts as a kinetic counterpart to his 2021 release ‘Music For Psychedelic Therapy’. Discussing the new album, Hopkins shared, “I have no idea what I’m…

Content: Lip Filler have released their latest single, ‘CARLING’. It’s taken from their upcoming EP, ‘witchescrew,’ which is set to drop on 24th May via Chess Club Records. The new single ‘CARLING’ serves as the EP’s opener. Frontman George Tucker explains, “The lyrics for ‘CARLING’ were recycled from a mixtape I dropped when I was…

Content: VOWER, a new project featuring former members from Black Peaks, Palm Reader, and Toska, have dropped their debut single ‘Shroud’. Premiered on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, the band is composed of Rabea Massaad (Toska), Joe Gosney (Black Peaks/Palm Reader), Liam Kearley (Black Peaks), Josh McKeown (Palm Reader), and…

Content: No Windows, aka 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Morgan Morris and 19-year-old vocalist Verity Slangen, have released their latest single ‘Small Flashing Light’. The release follows their UK tour with Lime Garden and precedes their upcoming EP ‘Point Nemo’, set to be released on 3rd May through Fat Possum Records. ‘Point Nemo’, named after the oceanic pole…

Content: Brighton-based artist Bess Atwell has released a new single ‘Something Now’ from her upcoming album ‘Light Sleeper’, set for release on 24th May. Following on from recent singles ‘Fan Favourite’ and ‘Release Myself’, Atwell explains ‘the track ‘Something Now’ as a pivotal moment in embracing a wider range of emotions. “This track is a…

Content: As the drummer of Kaiser Chiefs, a songwriter extraordinaire and a solo artist, Nick Hodgson has pretty much done it all, but for his latest project he’s going back to his roots and starting a brand new band, EVERYONE SAYS HI. Read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.…

Content: Nick Hodgson has announced the formation of his new band, Everyone Says Hi, launching with the release of their debut single ‘Brain Freeze’. Formerly the drummer and songwriter for Kaiser Chiefs, Hodgson’s Everyone Says Hi was formed last year and also features Pete Denton, Glenn Moule, Ben Gordon, and Tom Dawson. The band debuts…

Content: Roskilde Festival has announced the addition of 15 new acts to their 2024 lineup, including the likes of Action Bronson, Shygirl, who will be presenting Club Shy, and Porij. The latest updates follow the recent unveiling of the full festival schedule, which includes SZA, Doja Cat, Foo Fighters, and 21 Savage. In addition to…

Content: Glastonbury’s dedicated dance music area, Silver Hayes, has unveiled its 2024 lineup. The area will feature four stages, hosting a diverse range of acts over four days, including the likes of Charli XCX, Romy, Kelly Lee Owens, Caity Baser, Flowerovlove, Fat Dog, Porij and Shygirl. This year, Silver Hayes introduces its first indoor venue,…

Content: TSHA has released a new single, ‘Sweet Devotion (feat. Caroline Byrne)’. Discussing the inspiration behind the song, TSHA expressed her enthusiasm: “I’m so excited to be releasing my new single ‘Sweet Devotion’! It’s been such a pleasure writing a record inspired by the music I love playing out and listening to on dance floors…

Content: Gracie Abrams is set to release her second studio album titled ‘The Secret of Us’ on 21st June. The former Dork cover star is following up her acclaimed debut album ‘Good Riddance’, continuing her collaboration with producer Aaron Dessner from The National. Abrams excitedly revealed details about the upcoming album on Instagram, where she…

Content: Orlando Weeks is set to release a new album titled ‘LOJA’, available digitally from June 6th, with physical formats set to arrive on August 23rd via Fiction Records. ‘LOJA’ is introduced by the lead single ‘Dig’, featuring Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg, accompanied by a video directed by Matt Harris-Freeth. Orlando describes ‘Dig’ as…

Content: DORK PLAYLIST COVER STORY ORLANDO WEEKS and Rhian Teasdale re-make promises and roll their eyes with the ex-Maccabees man’s new single, ‘Dig’. With a full-length ‘LOJA’ set to follow this summer, find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Kate Friend. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY We’ve all known…

Content: Kamasi Washington has released a new track, ‘Get Lit’, featuring funk legend George Clinton and rapper D Smoke. The song is a part of his new album ‘Fearless Movement’, which is set for release this coming Friday, May 3rd, via Young. ‘Fearless Movement’ is described by Washington as his dance album, though he clarifies…

Content: With the bouncy enthusiasm of spring finally here, the famed musical talents of Québec are all set to capture the hearts of the UK audience under the banner of QUÉBEC SPRING – a touring showcase that transcends borders, bringing a selection of Montreal’s finest musical acts to various prestigious stages across the country. As…

Content: Faux Real have released their latest single ‘Love On The Ground’. This latest offering from Los Angeles-based Franco-American brothers Virgile and Elliott Arndt, it serves as the lead single for their debut album ‘Faux Ever,’ set to be released on 11th October. Described by the duo as an “11-piece symphony for head-banging and longing,”…

Content: Billie Eilish is set to release her third studio album ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ on May 17th, and will be supporting it with an extensive arena tour, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR’. The run kicks off in North America in September 2024, moving to Australia in February 2025, and culminating with…

Content: Overmono have announced their ‘Pure Devotion’ headline tour set for Autumn 2024. The tour is scheduled to start on 4th October and follows a jam-packed summer of festival appearances, including Reading & Leeds, Melt!, and Sziget. Tickets for the ‘Pure Devotion’ tour are set to go on sale on 3rd May at 10 AM…

Content: Sleep Token are set to embark on a big European tour later this year, with a 10-date stint in November before returning to their home turf for a series of arena shows. The band will be supported on both European and UK dates by Bilmuri. In a statement, Sleep Token announced, “Come November, Europe…

Content: Capital FM has unveiled the initial line-up for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, set to take place at Wembley Stadium on June 16th. The first acts confirmed to perform include Sabrina Carpenter, Jax Jones, Rudimental, Caity Baser, Benson Boone, Bradley Simpson, Perrie, and David Guetta. Tickets for the event will go on general sale…

Content: Fontaines D.C. have unveiled an extensive 2024 European tour for later this year. Following the announcement of their UK and Ireland tour, Fontaines D.C. are set to support their upcoming fourth album, ‘ROMANCE’, which is set for release on August 23 via XL Recordings. The European leg of the tour will commence on November…

Content: Biffy Clyro has been announced as the final headliner for the 2024 edition of TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, set to take place in Halifax. The Scottish band will perform at the historic venue on August 23, where they will be joined by special guests Witch Fever. Tickets for the concert…

Content: Label: Total Pleasure RecordsReleased: 26th April 2024 There has always been an underlying darkness to the guitar-wielding eccentricity of St Vincent, but ‘All Born Screaming’ is an outright and glorious horror show. Like the meeting of minds between Bowie and Nine Inch Nails of the 90s, but through the singular genius of Annie Clark, this…

Content: Issey Cross has released her latest single ‘Energy In My Town’. Produced by K Motionz, ‘Energy In My Town’ follows recent offerings ‘Sleepwalking’ and the UK Top 20 hit ‘Bittersweet Goodbye.’ Issey shared her enthusiasm about the new single, stating, “This song is my love letter to London and UK club culture. It’s all…

Content: Knocked Loose took to the stage at Sick New World festival this weekend, where they were joined by Poppy for a live rendition of their new single ‘Suffocate’. The performance marked the first live showing for the track, which is part of their upcoming album ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’. ‘Suffocate’ was…

Content: Janet Jackson has announced she will be extending her ‘Together Again’ tour to Europe in the autumn of 2024, marking her first performances in the UK since her memorable appearance at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival. The European run, which celebrates Jackson’s 50 years in the entertainment industry and the 35th anniversary of her acclaimed…

Content: LAUREL has released ’45 Degrees,’ the fourth single from her forthcoming album ‘PALPITATIONS,’ set to debut on 14th June via Communion Records. LAUREL shared her thoughts on the single, stating, “The love you feel is so deep yet the life you live in this love is lighthearted, heady, euphoric, and youthful. It sends you…

Content: RIIZE have launched a series of b-side tracks from their upcoming mini-album ‘RIIZING’. Released under SM Entertainment/RCA Records, the group have also dropped music videos for ‘One Kiss’ and ‘9 Days’. They follow their previous releases, ‘Siren’ and ‘Impossible’, ahead of their debut mini-album set for release in June. The tracks ‘9 Days’, ‘Honestly’,…

Content: Craig David has unveiled plans for his ‘Commitment’ UK arena tour in February 2025, featuring special guest Lemar. The 11-date tour is set to begin on 2nd February at Leeds’ First Direct Arena and will conclude on 20th February at The O2 Arena in London. Craig expressed his excitement about the tour, stating, “I…

Content: Rihanna has once again sparked excitement about her much-anticipated comeback album, tentatively referred to as ‘R9’ by her fans, by teasing new music during a recent red carpet event for her Fenty makeup brand. Following her 2016 album ‘Anti’, expectations have been high for new music from the pop legend. Speaking with Extra, Rihanna…

Content: Taylor Swift has achieved another milestone with her latest album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It ties her with Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums with 14 among soloists in the chart’s nearly 70-year history, second only to The Beatles with 19. ‘The Tortured…

Content: Sabrina Carpenter is on the brink of clinching her first-ever Official UK Singles Chart number one spot with her latest track ‘Espresso’, according to today’s chart update as the song ascends to the top position in the midweeks. ‘Espresso’ made a notable debut at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart two weeks ago,…

Content: Coldplay is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their ‘Brothers & Sisters’ EP with a special reissue, available for pre-order now. Originally released on April 26, 1998, via Fierce Panda, the anniversary edition is being offered as a gatefold double BioVinyl 7″. The initial release of ‘Brothers & Sisters’ featured two tracks on a 7”…

Content: London-based Serbian artist Luke Black has released his new single ‘Winter Dahlia’. The song is taken from his upcoming debut album ‘Chainsaws In Paradise’, set to be released on May 24th. Luke describes the track as a poignant reflection on global warming, symbolized by the out-of-season bloom of the flower. He shared, “’Winter Dahlia’…

Content: NewJeans have officially released their latest single ‘Bubble Gum’, complete with a music video that taps into a rich vein of ’90s nostalgia with its VHS and camcorder visuals. The track is a lively pop number that encapsulates the thrill of a new crush, and marks the first of two new singles the group…

Content: Mercury Prize-nominated artist BERWYN has unveiled his latest single, ‘Neighbours’. This new release comes after BERWYN’s two mixtapes, ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’ and ‘TAPE2/FOMALHAUT’, as well as his diverse EP, ‘Bulletproof’. ‘Neighbours’ was crafted in collaboration with Fred again.., who had previously reworked the track into a dance-floor version that has been featured in his live sets…

Content: Aitch has unveiled his new single ‘Famous Girl’, complete with a music video directed by KC Locke. The release follows his recent seven-track EP ‘Lost Files’, which includes collaborations with artists such as Potter Payper, Nafe Smallz, and Cordae. The video for ‘Famous Girl’ features a series of scenarios involving the Manchester-based rapper, including…

Content: Joey Valence & Brae have released a new single, ‘THE BADDEST’, and have announced their upcoming second album titled ‘NO HANDS’. ‘THE BADDEST’, described by the duo as an “early 2000s style club banger”, marks a vibrant addition to their discography. Joey Valence & Brae expressed their enthusiasm for the track, stating, “Describing this…

Content: James Vincent McMorrow has just dropped his latest single ‘Call Me Back’. The new track arrives as part of his upcoming seventh studio album, ‘Wide Open, Horses’, set for release under Nettwerk Music Group on 14th June. In an intriguing twist to his usual production process, McMorrow took a live approach to develop ‘Wide…

Content: Sziget Festival is gearing up for its 2024 edition with a stellar lineup that now includes pop icon Kylie Minogue as the opening night headliner. The festival, scheduled to run from 7th-12th August, will also feature newly announced DJ and producer FISHER, plus the line-up for the DropYard stage, including the likes of Kojaque,…

Content: Ezra Collective, recently crowned as the 2023 Mercury Music Prize winners, have launched their latest single ‘Ajala,’ marking their first release of the year. The track, now available via Partisan Records, heralds a new chapter for the band, leading into an eagerly awaited forthcoming album. The announcement comes alongside news of their headline show…

Content: Veps have unveiled their latest single ‘Break & Entry’, taken from their highly anticipated second album ‘Dedicated To’, set for release on June 14th. The track shows a softer side of the Norwegian band, as they pivot from their signature high-energy garage sound to a more introspective, piano-driven ballad. Produced by Marcus Forsgren and…

Content: Elmiene has dropped his latest single, ‘Sweetness.’ The new offering continues the Oxford singer-songwriter’s exploration of intricate emotions, delving into the fading vibrancy of a once-promising relationship. The release of ‘Sweetness’ arrives as Elmiene has been nominated for the Rising Star Award at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards. ‘Sweetness,’ produced in collaboration with producer…

Content: rouri404 has unveiled details of his latest musical venture, EP ‘crows’. The new release is set to drop on 21st June under the banner of Red Bull Records, with the news accompanied by a new single, ‘skin’. Discussing the new single, rouri404 shared, “On ‘skin’, I just wanted to touch on the feelings and…

Content: The Smashing Pumpkins have finally chosen their new guitarist, concluding a massive search that began in January. Kiki Wong, known for her work with LA’s Vigil Of War and formerly Nylon Pink, has joined Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, Jack Bates, and Katie Cole for their upcoming European tour. The need for a…

Content: Catfish and the Bottlemen have sold-out their upcoming headline show at Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Their largest headliner to date, with a capacity of 32,000, has quickly sold out within just a week of tickets being available. Scheduled for the 11th of July, the sellout follows on the heels of their previously announced open-air concerts…

Content: Dallas-based artist Esteban Flores, aka Slow Joy, has unveiled his latest single ‘King Cowboy’. The track is a profound exploration of the strains imposed by capitalist societies, and forms a part of Slow Joy’s upcoming EP ‘Mi Amigo Slow Joy’, scheduled for release on June 7th. The release follows up on his 2023 ‘Wildflower’…

Content: Sea Girls have announced an extensive set of tour dates across the UK and Ireland for the later part of this year. The tour is set to promote their upcoming album, ‘Midnight Butterflies’, with a high-profile date set for London’s O2 Academy Brixton. New album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ is scheduled for release on June 14…

Content: Florence + The Machine are set to celebrate the 15th anniversary of debut album ‘Lungs’ with a unique orchestral performance at this year’s BBC Proms in September. The event, titled Symphony of Lungs, will feature Florence Welch performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by Jules Buckley and his orchestra. Welch reflected on the…

Content: Overmono have officially released their eagerly anticipated edit of The Streets’ classic, ‘Turn The Page’. The track, a staple in their recent live performances, has been a highlight in their sets across various prestigious venues and festivals. Brothers Tom and Ed Russell, the minds behind Overmono, first introduced their rendition of ‘Turn The Page’…

Content: Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, has surged to the top of the UK charts, delivering the largest album opening in the UK in the past seven years. The monumental debut not only matches Madonna’s record for the most number one albums by a female artist in the Official Albums Chart…

Content: Glastonbury Festival has unveiled the latest additions to its 2024 line-up, spotlighting the artists set to perform on the West Holts stage. Known for its eclectic mix of genres, the stage will feature headline performances by Jungle, Jessie Ware, and Justice. Joining them will be a variety of acts including Danny Brown, Nia Archives,…

Content: The National have expanded their upcoming summer tour of the UK and Ireland to include a new show at Cardiff Castle on 3rd July, 2024. Unknown Mortal Orchestra will join the band as support for the new date, which is on sale now. In addition to their own shows, The National are scheduled to…

Content: Dork is heading to Live At Leeds: In The Park again next month, with Hype – our home for the best new acts – showcasing an impressive lineup of the finest emerging artists. Set against the glorious Temple Newsam Park on Saturday, May 25th, it’s an eclectic blend of artists featuring some Dork faves…

Content: YUNGBLUD has released a new single. His cover of KISS hit ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ was made for the ‘The Fall Guy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack‘ ahead of the film – inspired by the 80s TV show – arriving on 3rd May. YUNGBLUD also has a book coming up. You Need To Exist…

Content: Vacant Weekend have released a new single, ‘Talk’. Inspired by The Streets’ ‘Original Pirate Material’, the track follows on from their recent drop ‘My Addictions’, and marks the first taste of the Manchester-based trio upcoming maxi-EP set for release this summer via Cosmic Glue. “We loved the raw, honest depiction of how gritty and…

Content: IDER are back with a new single, ‘Girl’. The track is accompanied by news of their first London headline show since 2022, with the duo – Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville – playing The Lower Third on 23rd May. Of the single, they explain: “Girl is a celebration of our inner wolves and the…

Content: Normani has released a new single, ‘1:59 (Feat. Gunna)’. The track is from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album ‘DOPAMINE’, set for release on 14th June. A press release explains: “‘1:59’ seductively unfolds over smooth guitar melodies as Normani addresses a potential paramour, provocatively pondering their intimate possibilities. With its suggestive lyrics and infectious rhythm,…

Content: Sad Night Dynamite have dropped a new single, ‘Godfather’. The duo’s first new music of 2024, it’s also the first taste from their upcoming, as-yet-unannounced debut album. “Godfather is the perfect return to the light and shade of SND,” they explain. “Inspired by the film, we descended into the world of the mafia, with…

Content: Christine And The Queens has shared a new song, ‘rentrer chez moi’. The track follows on from recent-ish albums ‘Redcar’ and ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’, which came out last summer via Because Music. Chris explains: “This song makes me cry because it is true, so much love I have for you, this deep decision…

Content: Creeper have released a new edition of their latest album. ‘SANGUIVORE’ – which came out last October via Spinefarm Records – has gained four new tracks for ‘SANGUIVORE: Special Edition’, including new single ‘Love And Pain’. There’s also a cover of 80s hit ‘Shadows of the Night’, “murder ballad” ‘Phantom Fantasia’, and Count Dalgula’s Queen of the…

Content: Luke Hemmings has released a new EP, his first solo music since 2021’s ‘When Facing the Things We Turn Away From’. ‘boy’ is out today, Friday 26th April via Arista Records, and was produced with longtime collaborator and songwriting partner Sammy Witte (Maggie Rogers, Harry Styles, Freya Ridings). Alongside Sammy, Luke spent the EP…

Content: Laufey has released her new deluxe album. ‘Bewitched: The Goddess Edition’ is out today, Friday 26th April, coinciding with her headline tour – including a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 16th May. She’s also shared a new visualiser for ‘Bored’ – check out both it, and the new release, below. ============================== Image…

Content: Kings of Leon have announced a new edition of their upcoming album, ‘Can We Please Have Fun’. ‘Can We Please Have Fun (Live In Wrexham Edition)’ will also be released on 10th May, and includes 7 live recordings from the band’s sold out gigs at Wrexham AFC’s The Racecourse Ground in May last year, as…

Content: ST. VINCENT’s new album ‘All Born Screaming’ is a unifying record that traverses life, death and love. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Alex Da Corte. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “Music is still so mysterious to me,” says St. Vincent’s Annie Clark. Since 2007’s…

Content: SON Estrella Galicia are going to hold another micro-festival in Brighton. Escape From The Albert By SON Estrella Galicia will take place at The Prince Albert on 15th May, ahead of The Great Escape, with headline performances from Swim Deep, Currls and Projector. On the partnership, Victor Mantiñán, Head of Global Music Sponsorship at Estrella Galicia says: “We are delighted to be expanding the…

Content: Porter Robinson has announced a new tour, including a few UK shows. The run is in support of his third studio album ‘SMILE! :D’, news of which has just arrived alongside new single ‘Knock Yourself Out XD’, marking Porter’s transition into a “new pop era”. The UK leg of the tour will visit: MARCH…

Content: Louis Tomlinson has dropped a surprise new album, ‘LIVE’. The release – out digitally now, with physical versions following on 23rd August – features 15 songs, each recorded in a different city during his last few years of touring. Louis says: “I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world…

Content: Griff has announced her debut album ‘Vertigo’. The full-length is set for release on 19th July, accompanied by a world tour that includes a night at London’s Ally Pally. Griff comments: “The album is about vertigo as an emotion and the dizziness and upside down feeling of heartache. I wanted to drop this project…

Content: Our Girl have signed to Bella Union for their upcoming second album. The full-length is due later this year, and is teased by the London-based trio’s new single ‘Relief’ as well as a handful of live shows. Commenting on the track, Soph Nathan says: “This is a love song to queer people having a…

Content: Mabel has dropped a new single, ‘Vitamins’. Billed as “a return to Mabel’s early R&B roots” in a press release, the track is her first new solo music since 2022’s ‘About Last Night…’. “This song is my family and friends’ favourite song out of all the music I’ve made over the past couple years,”…

Content: Pip Blom have announced a new nine-track remix EP. ‘Bobbie Remixes’ will be released digitally via Heavenly Recordings on Friday 23rd May, featuring reworkings of tracks from their third album, ‘Bobbie’. They’ve also shared a remix of ‘Get Back’ courtesy of Manchester producer, and W.H. Lung member, Tom Sharkett, who says: “After meeting the…

Content: Twenty One Pilots have released a new single and video, ‘Backslide’. It’s a cut from their upcoming new album. Titled ‘Clancy’, the full-length will be released on 24th May (formerly 17th May) via Fueled By Ramen, and has already been teased by early singles ‘Overcompensate’ and ‘Next Semester’. They’ve also not long confirmed a…

Content: Softcult have released a new single, ‘One Of The Pack’. It’s a track from their upcoming new EP, ‘Heaven’. The release follows on from their recent drops ‘Spiralling Out’, ‘Shortest Fuse’, ‘Heaven’ and ‘Haunt You Still’, as well as their six-track EP ‘See You in the Dark’, and is set for release on 24th May.…

Content: BIG SPECIAL have released a new video for ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’. Starring Game of Thrones and Star Wars actor Kate Dickie, it’s the latest cut from their recently-announced debut album, ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’. The full-length is set for release on 10th May via SO Recordings, and has already been teased by singles…

Content: Bat For Lashes has released a new single, ‘Home’. It’s a cut from her recently-announced sixth studio album, ‘The Dream Of Delphi’. Set for release on 31st May, it’s named after Natasha Khan‘s daughter Delphi and marks her first under a new deal with label Mercury KX. “It was Delphi’s favourite song,” she says of…

Content: End Of The Road has announced several new acts for this summer’s festival. The new names include Richard Hawley, Altın Gün, billy woods, Laetitia Sadier, Lambrini Girls (pictured), MC Yallah and Webmaster. The event will run from 29th August – 1st September at Larmer Tree Gardens, with further sets from Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Yo…

Content: Les Savy Fav are have shared a new teaser from their first album in 14 years. ‘Oui, LSF’ is set for release on 10th May, featuring their latest drop ‘World Got Great’. “Everything is so computer generated now, nothing seems sincere,” Jimbo Matison says of the track. “I wanted raw materials and simple ideas to…

Content: PORIJ are serving up their very own, innovative take on dance with debut album ‘Teething’. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Jesse Glazzard. When Porij released their breakout single ‘Nobody Scared’ in 2021, it appeared as if the world was their oyster. They snagged not only a support slot for electronic superstars Metronomy but also for indie-pop…

Content: Porter Robinson has revealed plans for the release of his third studio album, ‘SMILE! :D’. The news comes alongside a new single, ‘Knock Yourself Out XD’, marking Porter’s transition into a “new pop era”. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo. Scheduled for release…

Content: Nilüfer Yanya has released a new single and accompanying music video, ‘Like I Say (I runaway)’. The release – her first musical offering since her acclaimed 2022 album ‘PAINLESS’ – also coincides with her new partnership with Ninja Tune. The music video, directed by Molly Daniel, Yanya’s sister, features Yanya as a runaway bride.…

Content: girl in red has unveiled her take on Talking Heads’ ‘Girlfriend Is Better,’ marking the latest release from the forthcoming A24 Music compilation album, ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.’ The tribute album, set to launch on 17th May, reimagines 16 tracks from the iconic band, providing fresh interpretations…

Content: Los Bitchos have released a vibrant new single and video titled ‘La Bomba.’ The track marks their first release since their debut album ‘Let The Festivities Begin!’ in 2022, and the follow-up EP ‘PAH!’. Infused with 80’s Turkish psych elements, ‘La Bomba’ debuted live at festivals last summer. Discussing the new track, produced by…