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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Circa Waves have announced their new album ‘Death & Love Pt.1’. The nine-track album, self-produced by frontman Kieran Shudall and engineered by Matt Wiggins, follows Shudall’s near-death experience in early 2023 when he underwent surgery for a severely blocked heart artery. He says: “I needed this record to process what I went through. A letter…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK On its 25th anniversary, how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater helped revolutionise mainstream punk rock and the music industry’s relationship with gaming. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY The year is 1999. The Backstreet Boys are pleading for you to quit playing games with their hearts,…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Orla Gartland’s next step up is an album to treasure. Words: Dan Harrison. On the ever-spinning indie-pop carousel of glittering delights, Orla Gartland has emerged as something of a quiet revolutionary. Her sophomore [Yes, she’s enough of an artiste…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival is back, ready to turn the city into a Pollock-like splatter of sonic delights faster than you can say “mad fer it.” This year’s lineup reads like a who’s…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Soft Launch’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. Every other week, we’re introduced to a new group of floppy-haired lads armed with guitars and dreams of Glastonbury,…

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have shared their new single ‘The Boss’. The track is the third to be shared from their upcoming debut EP ‘Eazy Peazy’, due out on 8th November via Fat Possum Records, following the London-based group’s recent drops ‘Ode To Clio’ and ‘Grow A Tongue In Time’. The band describe ‘The Boss’ as “the heaviest…

Nieve Ella has announced a new UK headline tour for March 2025. The news follows the release of her new single ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’, which is taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Watch It Ache and Bleed’. Ella describes the track as “a glamourised celebration of being young, fun, wild, and free,…

Maya Hawke is set to release a new EP titled ‘Clipped Wings’ on 4th October via Mom+Pop. The four-track collection serves as a companion piece to her latest album ‘Chaos Angel’, which the former Dork cover star released earlier this year. Hawke comments on the new EP: “I wanted Chaos Angel to be a tight…

Streets of London have announced a fundraising concert with Bastille. The event is to be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 13th December, featuring stripped-back performances from a range of artists including Bastille Presents ‘&’, James Bay, and Birdy, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. The concert marks Streets of…

Hold onto your flatpack furniture, folks, because Dork’s flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is about to get a whole lot wavier with tonight’s (Monday 30th September) new edition. This week’s episode is set to feature none other than Circa Waves‘ frontman Kieran, who’s dropping by to chat about the band’s exciting new chapter, their brand…

Softcult are set to embark on a UK headline tour this November. The Canadian duo will performing in support of their new EP ‘Heaven’, which was released earlier this year and explores themes of acceptance, equal opportunity, and societal perceptions. Regarding the upcoming tour, they comment: “We’re so excited to have the chance to bring…

One True Pairing, the solo project of former Wild Beasts member Tom Fleming, has released a new single. ‘Human Frailty’ – a song of acceptance – is taken from Fleming’s upcoming second solo album ‘Endless Rain’, set for release on 25th October via Domino. He says of the track: “Well we try and we try…

FINNEAS is set to embark on a UK and European tour early next year. The run is in support of his second solo studio album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’, with the artist, songwriter, and producer performing 15 shows across Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. These dates follow four…

Rahim Redcar has announced a new tour. The dates are in support of new album ‘HOPECORE’, and will see the artist – formerly known as Christine and the Queens – performing across the UK, EU, and US. Redcar comments on the creation of ‘HOPECORE’: ‘Hopecore was made with tears, blood, and mostly an unwavering faith…

Spiritbox have released a video for their new single ‘Soft Spine’. The clip, directed by Orie McGinness, features frontwoman Courtney LaPlante presiding over a battle between warriors, and coincides with Spiritbox’s current North American tour supporting Korn and Gojira. The band have also sold out their upcoming show at Alexandra Palace in London on 13th…

Green Day are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album ‘American Idiot’ with a new coffee collaboration. The band have partnered with London-based coffee company Grind and their own Punk Bunny Coffee brand to release a special edition coffee tin, and relaunch their recent, previously sold out Iced Matcha Latte cans. The limited-edition…

Sunflower Bean have released their self-produced EP ‘SHAKE’ via Lucky Number. The New York trio, comprised of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Olive Faber, have also shared an accompanying EP-length short film. Alongside the Black Sabbath-influenced EP, the band have unveiled a 14-minute performance-based video that interprets each track through the natural elements: earth, wind,…

piri & tommy have shared their new single ‘dog’. The track is taken from their EP ‘about dancing’, coming soon, and is described as a cautionary dance-pop tale about dating and bad behaviour. piri explains the origin of the song: “I’m sure we can all relate to the frustration you feel when someone is stuck…

Bilk are set to release their new single ‘On It’. It’s the second teaser ahead of their forthcoming album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due 24th January, and follows their recent track ‘F Up’. ‘On It’ was written by Sol Abrahams, who says: “‘On It’ is a song about partying. It doesn’t get more…

The Amazons have returned with their new single ‘Living A Lie’. Following their 2022 album ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’, it introduces a new sound for the three-piece, with more to come in 2025. Frontman Matt Thomson elaborates on the single: “Living A Lie is an ode to staring at the…

Homecoming, headline tours, and what lies ahead: Siobhán Winifred reflects on her whirlwind year and looks forward to a future filled with new music and deeper connections with her growing fanbase. Read our latest Hype cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Siobhán Winifred is hunched over a stack of merch, CDs and…

Dolores Forever have released their debut album ‘It’s Nothing’, alongside a new video for single ‘Not Now Kids’. The London-based band’s album opener ‘Not Now Kids’ takes aim at patronising politicians. “This was the last song we wrote for the album,” they explain. “It’s a bit of a scathing look at the world and the…

George Daniel has released a new remix of his track ‘Screen Cleaner’ via dh2. The remix, produced by Kelbin, follows Daniel’s debut release of the original ‘Screen Cleaner’ last month, as well as George’s salute reworks, titled ‘go! (George Daniel Remix)’ and ‘go! (George Daniel Gloaming Remix)’. Throughout the summer, Daniel has been previewing his…

Biig Piig has released a new track titled ‘4AM’. The song is the first preview of her upcoming debut album, which follows her 2023 mixtape ‘Bubblegum’, and it explores themes of heartache and overcoming negative cycles. Biig Piig says of the new single: “A song that I made with Zach Nahome about the after effects…

Soft Launch have released their new single ‘Milkshakes’. The track arrives ahead of their sold-out headline tour kicking off next week, which begins on 1st October in Dublin, Josh McClorey‘s hometown, at the sold-out Academy 2. The tour will then travel through various UK cities including Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Brighton, Nottingham, Liverpool and Bristol,…

Kele has confirmed details of his new solo album. ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’ – the third instalment in Kele’s ‘The Elements’ series – is set for release on 17th January 2025 via KOLA Records / !K7, teased by lead single ‘It Wasn’t Meant To Be’. The new single follows the previously released ‘Hometown Edge’,…

UPSET COVER STORY Rising from the underground scene to become one of British metal’s most exciting bands, Heriot’s debut album is a tour de force. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Linsey Teggert.Photos: Harry Steel. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY With the amount of hype that has surrounded metal four-piece Heriot over the past…

The Aces are back to set pulses racing with their most confident single yet, ‘The Magic’. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In the heat of a Dallas afternoon, The Aces are currently gearing up for yet another electrifying performance.…

Lady Gaga has released her surprise album ‘Harlequin’. The record is inspired by the character Harley Quinn from the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux, and marks Gaga’s first jazz-inspired work since the passing of her collaborator Tony Bennett. ‘Harlequin’, co-executive produced by Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky, features a mix of reimagined classics and…

Damiano David has released ‘Silverlines’, the debut single from his new solo project. A collaboration with Labrinth, who also handled production duties, it marks David’s first solo venture following his work as the lead vocalist of Måneskin. Discussing the new track, he says: “This song is very special to me. It was one of the…

The Weeknd has released a new track titled ‘Timeless’. The single features Playboi Carti, and made its debut during The Weeknd’s performance at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo, where Carti made a surprise appearance. It was produced by Pharrell Williams. This marks The Weeknd’s second collaboration with Carti, following their previous work on ‘Popular’ with…

War Child have launched a David Bowie-inspired fundraising auction. Titled Sound & Vision, it features artwork from 33 artists responding to the iconic Bowie lyric ‘We like dancing and we look divine’. The global online auction runs until 1st October via Art on a Postcard. George Underwood, Bowie’s childhood friend and album art designer, is…

Searows is set to release a new EP titled ‘flush’. The release is due on 22nd November via Last Recordings On Earth, Matt Maltese‘s label, teased by new single ‘toothache’ and recent drop ‘martingale’. Searows, the moniker of Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter and guitarist Alec Duckart, comments on ‘toothache’: “For a lot of my life I…

Electronic production duo Two Shell have announced their debut full-length. The self-titled album, set for release on 25th October 2024, follows on from the enigmatic pair’s recent activities including a live debut at Coachella, a collaboration with FKA twigs on the track ‘Talk To Me’, and a single titled ‘Round’ featuring Sugababes. They have also…

Hope Tala has released a new single titled ‘Shiver’. The track follows recent singles ‘Thank Goodness’, ‘Bad Love God’ and ‘I Can’t Even Cry’ as the West London artist prepares to release her debut album. Last month, Hope Tala announced a mini tour for October with shows in London, New York and Los Angeles, including…

aespa have expanded their second world tour, ‘2024 – 25 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE –’. The K-pop group have unveiled plans for a total of 41 performances across 29 locations, extending their tour to the US, Mexico, Canada, UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. aespa’s tour, which draws inspiration from a…

Casino have released their new single ‘Heaven’. The Liverpool-based indie-soul quintet’s latest track, produced by The Zutons’ Sean Payne, follows support slots with the likes of CVC, Lightning Seeds, and Jamie Webster, and festival sets including Isle of Wight and Y-Not. The band describe the song’s message: “Our new track Heaven delivers a message of…

London-based artist Matt-Felix has unveiled his latest single ‘Don’t Cry’. The track, self-penned and co-produced with Francesco Pedrinoni, follows his previous single ‘Lay Low’ and his debut tracks ‘Leave, Just To Stay’ and ‘1917’. Matt-Felix says of the song: “I wrote ‘Don’t Cry’ one morning after a particularly bad shift at the restaurant I work…

Glass Animals have released a video for ‘Show Pony’. It’s a track from their fourth studio album ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’, and was directed by Eoin Glaister, who says: “Dave had a personal story he wanted to play out through aliens. I ran with this and added a cow. Naive really, given how…

Justice have unveiled a new video for their track ‘Neverender (starring Tame Impala)’. The track is featured on the duo’s latest album, ‘Hyperdrama’, which also features collaborations with Thundercat, Miguel, The Flints, Rimon, and Connan Mockasin. The video, produced by Cekai and directed by Masanobu Hiraoka with Kota Iguchi and Armand Beraud, features an animation…

Amyl and The Sniffers have released a new single, ‘Big Dreams’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming third album ‘Cartoon Darkness’. The band’s first new album in three years, it’s due for release on 25th October via Rough Trade Records. Produced by Nick Launay, known for his work with Nick Cave & The Bad…

Label: Sweat EntertainmentReleased: 27th September 2024 Dolores Forever’s debut album ‘It’s Nothing’ emerges as a raw yet carefully constructed examination of life’s complexities, from intimate personal struggles to broader societal issues. Julia Fabrin and Hannah Wilson have built a record on contrasts — between levity and vulnerability, tenderness and frustration — all wrapped in accessible yet…

Label: Partisan RecordsReleased: 27th September 2024 There are few British bands that are as explosively exciting as Ezra Collective. Becoming the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize with ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’, the group are back with their third album, ‘Dance, No One’s Watching’. Loosely separated into four parts, each representing a different…

Label: Dirty HitReleased: 27th September 2024 There’s always been a spark at the heart of everything Pale Waves. A dose of magic, a glint of something special, that has guided them through different chapters across their three studio albums. It’s indescribable and irresistible. ‘Smitten’ embraces that emphatically: an album of soaring ambition and unstoppable pop hooks…

Label: Bad VibrationsReleased: 27th September 2024 Good things come to those who wait and in the case of Londoners Crows, their third album is a cruising testament to what happens when ideas gestate. It’s the tightest and broadest they’ve sounded, with punk sensibilities wrapping themselves around ‘Reason Enough”s arena-ready post-punk propulsion. Toting an Interpol swagger, compared…

Label: TransgressiveReleased: 27th September 2024 On their third album, MICHELLE are leaning into candidness. It’s been a cornerstone of their career thus far, but ‘Songs About You Specifically’ feels more like a celebration of blatant honesty – of course, all set to dreamlike beats and harmonies that are genuinely delicious. It’s far more tranquil than its…

Brighton-based indie foursome Canned Pineapple have released their new single ‘Jessie Met Jane’. Produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard), the track arrives alongside news of an upcoming EP, ‘Big Break’, which follows on from their self-titled debut EP. Vocalist Seán Drury says of the new single: “We wrote this tune when we were staying…

ROSALÍA has released a new single titled ‘Omega’, featuring Spanish artist Ralphie Choo. The track arrives on her birthday as a surprise for fans. An accompanying music video, directed by Stillz in Los Angeles, shows the collaborators performing while riding a rollercoaster. “Omega is the end, it’s the celebration of having found what you wanted…

Primal Scream have released two new songs, ‘Ready To Go Home’ and ‘The Centre Cannot Hold’. They’re taken from their forthcoming album ‘Come Ahead’. The new album, due out on 8th November via BMG, marks Primal Scream’s first studio album since 2016. Bobby Gillespie says of ‘Ready To Go Home’: “It’s dark, but it’s also…

Hex Girlfriend – Noah Yorke and James Knott – have shared their new single ‘Graveyard on a Beach’, released via sly-tone records. The track is taken from the duo’s upcoming EP ‘No Golf Cart Parking’, set for release on 22nd November, and follows their previous releases ‘Cafe Culture’ and ‘Itch’. The band discuss the track,…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY With her just announced debut album ‘Roxwell’, Matilda Mann explores the big, mushy feelings along her own journey of self-discovery. Weaving together threads of nostalgia, love, and personal growth, she’s created an intimate portrait of youth and the search for identity in a bustling metropolis. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover…

Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, has released a new single. ‘Inconsolable’, an acoustic track featuring fiddle accompaniment, is taken from her debut solo album ‘What A Relief’, due 25th October via Saddest Factory Records. On ‘Inconsolable’, Gavin says: “I wrote this song in March of 2020, if you can believe it. I was thinking…

US foursome The Aces have released their new single ‘The Magic’. The track marks their first new music since last year’s album ‘I’ve Loved You For So Long’. The track sees the band embrace a more pop-oriented sound, blending funk basslines with punchy drums and falsetto vocal harmonies. ‘The Magic’ follows The Aces’ third studio…

JADE has unveiled her latest single ‘Midnight Cowboy’. The release follows the success of her debut solo track ‘Angel Of My Dreams’, and features a spoken word contribution from actor Ncuti Gatwa. JADE collaborated with RAYE on the writing of ‘Midnight Cowboy’, with production handled by Jonah Christian. JADE comments on the new release: “I…

girli has announced the release of a new single ‘2 Year Itch’. The new track serves as the lead single for ‘Matriarchy: Queen Edition’, an expanded version of girli’s second album due on 8th November. girli explains the inspiration behind the track: “I wrote this song about my fear of commitment and how in the…

Laura Marling has unveiled ‘Child of Mine’, the third track from her upcoming eighth album. ‘Patterns in Repeat’ is set for release on 25th October via Chrysalis/Partisan Records, and was written, recorded, and produced by Marling at her home studio in London. Marling explains the song’s origins: “I wrote it while bouncing my daughter in…

For over 18 years, Reeperbahn has been a key destination for music lovers looking to discover new talent. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Robin Schmiedebach, Christian Hedel / Reeperbahn Festival. Hamburg is a city that always feels on. A mix of rich history and a focus on what’s next, it offers something for everyone, including cutting-edge cuisine…

Silverbacks have shared their new single ‘Giving Away An Inch Of’. It’s the latest to be taken from their upcoming third album ‘Easy Being A Winner’, due 18th October, following previous singles ‘Selling Shovels’ and ‘Something I Know’. Vocalist Kilian O’Kelly explains the themes behind the track: “This one is a love song and mostly…

Nottingham quartet Divorce have announced their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’. The full-length is due on 7th March 2025 via Gravity / Capitol, having been written and demoed at The Calm Farm in North Yorkshire before being recorded with producer Catherine Marks at Real World Studios. The band have also shared lead single ‘All My…

From Brighton’s underground to festival stalwarts, SNAYX are on a charge with their explosive blend of genre-alchemy, all while navigating engine failures on the way. Dive in with our DORK x THE GATHERING SOUNDS festival guide cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW DORK X THE GATHERING SOUNDS ON SPOTIFY In the dimly lit…

Poppy has announced her upcoming album ‘Negative Spaces’. The full-length is set for release on 15th November via Sumerian Records, and follows her recent collaborations, including Bad Omens’ ‘V.A.N’ and Knocked Loose’s ‘Suffocate’, solo track ‘New Way Out’, and latest single ‘they’re all around us’. A press release explains: “Negative Spaces continues the sonic adventurism…

SPRINTS have shared their new single ‘Feast’. It’s their first release with a new line-up, now featuring Zac Stephenson on guitar, and arrives ahead of their imminent world tour. ‘Feast’ follows the January release of their debut album ‘Letter To Self’, support slots with IDLES and Pixies, and festivals including Glastonbury, End Of The Road,…

Lottery Winners have confirmed their fourth studio album ‘KOKO’. The full-length will arrive on 21st February 2025 via Modern Sky, teased by lead single ‘You Again’, featuring Jon McClure of Reverend & The Makers. ‘KOKO’, which stands for Keep On Keeping On, follows the band’s previous album ‘ART (Anxiety Replacement Therapy)’, which reached Number 1…

The National have announced the release of ‘Rome’. A 21-track live album recorded at the Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome on 3rd June 2024, it’s set for release on 13th December. The album, mixed by long-time collaborator Peter Katis, features performances of songs from across the band’s discography, including ‘Bloodbuzz…

Welly have announced an expansion of their National Service Tour. The band are currently undertaking the 14-date Southern leg of the tour, with nine additional Northern dates now confirmed before a headline show at London’s Moth Club on 4th December. The tour announcement follows the recent release of their latest single ‘Cul-de-Sac’. The track arrived…

Soccer Mommy has announced two UK instore performances. The sets come ahead of the release of her new album ‘Evergreen’, due 25th October, with the Nashville-based musician, also known as Sophie Allison, performing at Rough Trade East in London on 8th October and Rough Trade in Liverpool on 9th October. In addition to the instore…

Sundara Karma are calling it a day with a farewell headline tour later this year. The live run will consist of four shows across the UK, marking the group’s final live performances after three albums and more than a decade together. Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 10am on 27th September.…

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

Sports Team have released their new single ‘Condensation’. It’s the second track to be unveiled from their forthcoming third album ‘Boys These Days’, following the release of their comeback single ‘I’m In Love (Subaru)’ in July. Lyricist Rob Knaggs says: “It’s a song about sweat. We had two years away from playing live and wanted…

SASAMI has announced her new album ‘Blood On the Silver Screen’. The full-length sees her embracing “the craft of pop songwriting” and “leaning into the chaos of romance and sweeping devotion”. She’s also shared lead single ‘Slugger’, which has been released alongside a video directed by Crystalline Structures Studio. “I wanted to be more playful…

It might’ve actually been harder to snag a last minute ticket for this than the Eras tour or the Oasis reunion, honestly. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. The rise of Chappell Roan this year has been nothing short of sensational. Almost a year to the day of the release of her debut album, ‘The Rise…

Hard-Fi are set to perform an intimate EP release show. The show will take place at London’s Dingwalls on 15th November, coinciding with the release of their ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP. Earlier this year, the band made their return after a decade with their single of the same name. Frontman Richard Archer says: “We’re…

KAWALA are set to release a new mini album, ‘Kawala Collection’, on 24th January 2025. Alongside the news, the North London five-piece have shared a new single, ‘Old Me’ – written in collaboration with Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash – and revealed plans for their largest UK tour to date. KAWALA comment on the track,…

Lizzy McAlpine is set to release ‘Older (and Wiser)’, a deluxe version of her album ‘Older’, on 4th October. The expanded edition will feature the original fourteen tracks alongside five new songs, including ‘Pushing It Down and Praying’, which is out now with an accompanying video that features an appearance from Role Model. The deluxe…

Indigo De Souza has announced and released a new EP titled ‘WHOLESOME EVIL FANTASY’ via Loma Vista Recordings. The EP is accompanied by lyric videos for the tracks ‘Wholesome’, ‘Evil’, and ‘Fantasy’, and will be celebrated with two dance parties. The first will take place in Los Angeles on 3rd October, featuring DJ sets by…

Sting is set to embark on a series of UK outdoor and festival shows for summer 2025. The run – which includes headline performances at the Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude – are part of Sting’s ‘STING 3.0’ World Tour, which features longtime collaborator Dominic Miller on guitar and Chris Maas on drums. The…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK THE LAST DINNER PARTY There’s something undeniably captivating about The Last Dinner Party. Despite what The Borings might want to tell you, at a time when indie bands often feel like carbon copies of…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Nieve Ella has finally unlocked the swagger that’s been simmering under the surface for so long. Words: Dan Harrison. Nieve Ella’s ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’ is every bit The…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As Pale Waves enter this new chapter of their career, there’s a sense that the band have finally found their groove. Words: Dan Harrison. For Pale Waves, transformation has always been part of the process. Since their debut ‘My…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK A posthumous release that bridges SOPHIE’s visionary pop and challenging electronica, this week’s ‘SOPHIE’ showcases 16 tracks of pure sonic innovation, featuring collaborations with Hannah Diamond, Kim Petras, and others, while cementing her legacy as a musical genius who forever changed the landscape of modern pop music.…

Joe & The Shitboys have released their third album ‘THE RESON FOR HARDCORE VIBES III’. The album, clocking in at just under 11 minutes, features the Faroese ‘shitpunk’ band’s previously released singles ‘MR NOBODY’, ‘FUCK EVERYBODY’, ‘LEGALISE EVERYTHING’ and ‘PLEASE SEEK HELP’. Frontman Joe says of the album: “Most of the songs on this album…

Ramona Marx have released their debut EP ‘Splenectomy’. The Hemel Hempstead punk quartet’s four-track release, which follows their recent single ‘Seek The Day’, was produced by Erik Miles, known for his work with Soft Play, Baby Dave, Kate Nash, Lady Bird, and Hotwax. Speaking about the EP, the band explain: “Splenectomy – the surgical removal…

L.S. Dunes have released a new single, ‘Fatal Deluxe’. L.S. Dunes, comprised of vocalist Anthony Green (Circa Survive), guitarist Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), bassist Tim Payne (Thursday), drummer Tucker Rule (Thursday), and guitarist Travis Stever (Coheed And Cambria), released their debut album ‘Past Lives’ in 2022. Guitarist Frank shares his thoughts on the new…

Ava Max has released her new single, ‘Spot A Fake’. The dance-pop track, produced by Grant Boutin and co-written by Max with Boutin, Lauren Mandel, and Salem Davern, is described as the artist’s most personal anthem to date. A press release explains that it was “inspired by moments that shook her inner circle and celebrates…

Rahim Redcar is set to release his new album ‘HOPECORE’ on 27th September. The artist, formerly known as Christine and the Queens, has written, produced, and mixed the entire album themselves, and is teasing the release with new single ‘DEEP HOLES’. Speaking about the new record, Rahim states: “Hopecore was made with tears, blood, and…

salute has enlisted George Daniel of The 1975 for two remixes of ‘go!’ from latest album ‘TRUE MAGIC’. The track, which features Nakamura Minami, has been given new treatments by Daniel, who has created both a ‘2-step garage’ and a ‘dark + rolling techno’ version. salute comments on the collaboration, saying: “My good pal George…

St. Vincent us set to release a Spanish language version of her latest album ‘All Born Screaming’. The new album, titled ‘Todos Nacen Gritando’, will be released on 15th November via Total Pleasure Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group. The album features Spanish translations of all 10 tracks from ‘All Born Screaming’, with St.…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY With her new album ‘Orion’, Orion Sun takes inspiration from a timeless painting as she embraces nature and her path to self-discovery. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Orion Sun’s music doesn’t demand attention – instead, it gently beckons, inviting anyone passing…

Sunday (1994) have released a deluxe edition of their self-titled debut EP. The extended version, which marks the band’s first release with RCA Records, includes the new single ‘Blossom’. Reflecting on the expanded release, Sunday (1994) comment: “We were left speechless by the overwhelming reaction to our debut EP earlier this year. To complete the…

The Beaches are embracing reinvention, with a darker sound, fresh hairdos, and a new single, ‘Jocelyn’ — all while shaking off the “Canadian curse” and conquering new horizons. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Perhaps the best indicator…

Rose Gray is set to release her debut album ‘Louder, Please’ on 17th January via Play It Again Sam. The London-based artist has also shared a new single ‘Switch’ from the forthcoming record. The album follows her ‘Dancing Drinking Talking’ mixtape and ‘Higher Than The Sun’ and ‘Synchronicity’ EPs. ‘Louder, Please’ features collaborations with a…

Saturday Night Live have unveiled the hosts and musical guests for the first five episodes of their landmark 50th season, set to commence on 28th September. The season premiere will see Jean Smart hosting for the first time, with country-rap artist Jelly Roll also making his SNL debut as the musical guest. The following week,…

UPSET COVER STORY Fever 333 are embracing a new era, confronting exhaustion, systemic injustices, and redefining their sound as Jason Aalon evolves from relentless frontman to vulnerable visionary. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: DJay Brawner. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It’s been four years since the murder of George Floyd shocked…

Delights are set to release their (now rescheduled) debut album ‘If Heaven Looks A Little Like This’ on 17th January 2025 via Modern Sky. The Manchester indie band have also announced a new single ‘And It Goes’ and a headline tour for 2025. ‘And It Goes’ examines the pressures within the music industry, with bassist…

Nieve Ella has unveiled her massive new single ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’, taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Watch It Ache and Bleed’, set for release on 17th October via AWAL Recordings. The track, produced by Jamie Rendle and Hugo M Hardy, is described as a “hedonistic take on fresh starts”. Nieve explains,…

Bastille’s Dan Smith and academic Emma Nagouse have announced a new podcast series, ‘Muses: An Ampersand Podcast’, which explores the historical figures behind Smith’s upcoming album ‘&’. The podcast, which launched on 18th September, features Smith and Nagouse discussing the stories that inspired the tracks on ‘&’, set for release on 25th October. Each of…

Clockenflap Festival has announced the first wave of artists for their 2024 event. The festival is set to take place at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront from 29th November to 1st December. The lineup features a mix of international and East Asian acts, with Air and St Vincent (pictured) among the headliners. Other notable acts include…

Jamie xx has released ‘Waited All Night’. It’s the latest single from his upcoming second album ‘In Waves’, due out on 20th September via Young Recordings. The track features a reunion with his The xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft, marking their first recorded collaboration since The xx’s 2017 album ‘I See You’.…

The Driver Era have unveiled a video for their latest single ‘You Keep Me Up at Night‘. Their second release of 2024, the alt-pop duo – brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch – are following up on February single ‘Get Off My Phone’. The band also recently premiered their first concert film, ‘live at the greek’,…

Metronomy have collaborated with Porij for their latest single ‘Petit Boy’. The release follows Metronomy’s ‘Posse EP Volume 2’, which featured collaborations with various artists including Pan Amsterdam, Naima Bock, Joshua Idehen, Nourished by Time, Faux Real & Miki, Lynks, SPIDER, Master Peace and TaliaBle. Porij comment: “It was a joyous experience getting to collaborate…

Drug Church have released their new single, ‘Slide 2 Me’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming new album ‘PRUDE’, set for release on 4th October via Pure Noise Records. The 28-minute record was produced by longtime collaborator Jon Markson and follows their 2022 release ‘Hygiene’. Vocalist Patrick Kindlon reflected on the band’s approach, saying,…

Label: YoungReleased: 20th September 2024 Remarkably it’s now been nine years since Jamie xx’s debut solo album ‘In Colour’, a record that found the producer and DJ with the pop world at his feet with the rest of the decade seemingly mapped out for success on an unmatched level for a British electronic producer. Life doesn’t…

Tkay Maidza has shared a cover of MGMT’s ‘Electric Feel’ as part of Spotify’s Singles series. The Zimbabwean-born, Australian-raised, Los Angeles-based rapper, singer, and producer’s rendition combines her vocals with alt-R&B beats and psychedelic basslines. The cover follows the release of Maidza’s second album, ‘Sweet Justice’, which came out in autumn 2023 via 4AD. The…

Marina has announced a UK and US book tour in support of her debut poetry collection. Eat The World: A Collection of Poems is set for release on 29th October via Penguin Life PRH in North America and Canongate in the UK. The tour will begin on 21st October in Manchester, UK, with additional stops…

Label: Fat PossumReleased: 20th September 2024 ‘Real Deal’, feels like a storm in slow motion, a swirling mix of emotional chaos and sharp clarity that keeps you hooked from start to finish. There’s a grit to Honeyglaze’s second full-length — a sense of urgency and a refusal to sugarcoat life’s messiness. It’s raw, it’s tense, and…

Label: Psychic HotlineReleased: 20th September 2024 Hippo Campus have come a long way from modest beginnings, levelling up their craftsmanship over three previous LPs that successively heightened the production and angst surrounding their releases while refusing to stay still in any box for a single second. With ‘Flood’, the Minnesotan group have evolved once again. This…

Mark Hoppus set to release a memoir, Fahrenheit-182. The founding member, bassist, and vocalist of blink-182 is set to launch the book on 8th April 2025 via Dey Street Books. Co-written with music journalist Dan Ozzi, the book will chronicle Hoppus’ journey from an “angst-ridden kid” in the desert to forming one of the most…

Damiano David, lead vocalist of Italian rock band Måneskin, has announced his debut solo project. The first single, ‘Silverlines’, is set to be released on 27th September. The track is a collaboration with English singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth, who provided production on the single. David’s solo venture marks a departure from his work with…

Label: ODD SK RecordingsReleased: 20th September 2024 Blossoms have always pushed against definition. From the moment ‘Charlemagne’ began to take over indie nights, a path was set that many presumed or wanted Stockport’s finest to follow. It says everything about Blossoms that they’ve rebelled against what’s expected to become one of the most interesting British bands…

ZAYN has announced his first ever solo tour. Set to commence on 20th November in Edinburgh, the six-date UK tour, titled ‘STAIRWAY TO THE SKY’, will see the artist perform in intimate venues across the country, concluding on 3rd December in Newcastle. The tour will showcase tracks from ZAYN’s fourth studio album ‘ROOM UNDER THE…

War Child UK have announced further details of their Women in Music and Creative Industries Panel Day. The event is part of their Day Of The Girl campaign, which takes place at Google Digital Studios in London on 9th October and aims to inspire the next generation of female-identifying leaders in the music and creative…

The Darkness have announced their eighth studio album, ‘Dreams On Toast’. The full-length is set for release in March 2025 via Cooking Vinyl. The band have also shared a new single, ‘The Longest Kiss’, and revealed details of a UK headline tour for March 2025. Frontman Justin Hawkins comments on the new album, saying: “You…

The Beaches have released a new single, ‘Jocelyn’. The track comes after a busy year for the Canadian alt-rock band, which saw them release their album ‘Blame My Ex’ and, more recently, perform ar Reading & Leeds. Lead singer Jordan Miller says: “We wanted to write about the experience of feeling undeserving of all the…

The Dare has announced details of a UK and Europe tour. The dates are set to take place in November in support of his debut album ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’, which arrived earlier this month via Polydor/Republic Records. The Dork cover star recently kicked off his first-ever North American headline tour with a sold-out…

Wallice has shared a new single, ‘Gut Punch Love’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming debut album ‘The Jester’, set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit. The track draws inspiration from a tragic event in Wallice’s family history. In the 1980s, her mother’s fiancé disappeared while in Japan. After two years of…

Honesty have announced their debut album ‘U R HERE’. It’s set for release on 7th February 2025 via Partisan Records. The Leeds-based collective have also shared a new single and video, ‘MEASURE ME’, and revealed a series of UK live dates. Speaking about the album, the band explain: “This album became an organic collaborative effort…

Alessi Rose has released a new single, ‘oh my’. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Phoebe Lettice Thompson, and follows on from the London-based, Derby-born musician’s debut EP ‘rumination as ritual’. Speaking about the new single, she says: “‘oh my’ depicts all of the idyllic parts of loving someone for the first…

Lambrini Girls have shared their new single ‘Company Culture’ and announced a major EU/UK tour for 2025. The Brighton-based duo – Phoebe Lunny (vocals/guitar) and Lilly Macieira (bass) – are following up their recent singles ‘God’s Country’ and ‘Body Of Mine’. Speaking on the track, the band explain: “Tired of working twice as hard while…

Talking Heads are set to release an extensive Super Deluxe Edition of their debut album. ‘Talking Heads: 77’ is set for release on 8th November 2024 via Rhino. A 4LP Black Vinyl + 4 7″ Singles boxed set will feature the remastered original album, rare and previously unreleased demos and outtakes, and a 2LP live…

The Kills have announced a enw EP, ‘Happier Girls Sessions’. The release – which features non-electric versions of tracks from their 2023 album ‘God Games’ and a cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ – is out this Friday, 20th September via Domino. Alison Mosshart of The Kills explains the origin of their ‘Happier Than…

After a landmark Main Stage debut, we caught up with former Dork cover stars COURTING to ask the big questions. (They control the weather now, you know.) Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Derek Bremner (studio), Frances Beach (live). Courting Are Dead? If you spent any time on social media in the run-up to Reading & Leeds, you…

Benefits have returned with their new single ‘Land Of The Tyrants’, marking their first new material since their debut album ‘NAILS’, released via Invada Records in April 2023. The Teesside band have undergone changes since their debut, now operating as a two-piece comprising frontman Kingsley Hall and electronic musician Robbie Major, leading to a shift…

Sea Girls have released a new live EP ahead of their upcoming UK headline tour. The ‘Sea Girls Live at BBC Maida Vale EP’, recorded exclusively for Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders, features live versions of singles ‘Come Back To Me’ and ‘I Want You To Know Me’, along with a cover…

Brighton power duo ARXX have unveiled their new single ‘Swim’, a song dedicated to empowering trans people within their gender journeys. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘Good Boy’, set for release on 4th October via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Swim’ was written after vocalist Hanni came out as non-binary late last year. “I…

Tapir! have unveiled a new single, ‘Nail In A Wooden Trunk’. The track follows the January release of their debut album ‘The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain’ on Heavenly Recordings. ‘Nail In A Wooden Trunk’ was recorded at east London’s Total Refreshment Centre, aiming to capture the energy of the…

The Great Escape has announced the line-up for their FIRST FIFTY launch gigs. The annual event showcases a selection of the first fifty artists confirmed to play the Brighton festival the following year, and will take place on 13th November 2024 across eight East London venues: The Shacklewell Arms, MOTH Club, Oslo, Sebright Arms, Paper…

Down With Boring is back with the last of our summer festival specials, as we roll up to Truck Festival for another live podcast. Recorded direct from the festival, we’re joined by The Amazons, VLURE and Divorce.

Blossoms have announced a five-night live residency in Manchester from 19th November to 23rd November. The run will see the band perform at various venues across the city, including Manchester Academy, O2 Ritz, Albert Hall, O2 Victoria Warehouse, and O2 Apollo. The shows will feature songs from Blossoms’ new album ‘Gary’, set for release this…

Here at Dork, we’re always looking ahead – whether it’s highlighting the biggest artists shaping today’s music scene or introducing fresh new talent you need to see live. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that the most exciting artists are anything but ordinary. And as festival season winds down, we head straight into autumn…

Electronic Arts have unveiled the official soundtrack for EA SPORTS FC™ 25, featuring 117 songs from a diverse range of global artists. The soundtrack, set to accompany the latest iteration of the popular football video game, continues the franchise’s tradition of showcasing international talent across various genres. The playlist includes tracks from established acts like…

FKA twigs has announced her third studio album, ‘EUSEXUA’. The full-length is set for release on 24th January 2025 via Young Recordings. She’s also shared the album’s title-track, with a music video directed by Jordan Hemingway. ‘EUSEXUA’ draws inspiration from twigs’ experiences in Prague’s underground techno scene while filming The Crow. A press release explains:…

State Champs have announced a new tour. The dates are in support of their upcoming self-titled record, which is set for release on 8th November via Pure Noise Records. The Albany-raised pop-punk band recently shared two new songs from it, ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Too Late To Say’. Frontman Derek DiScanio says, “We found our way,…

SON once again take over vintage shop Paper Dress, showcasing two of Britain’s hottest new prospects. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Alex Amorós / SON Estrella Galicia. SON Estrella Galicia are making a bit of a name for themselves on the East London music scene. Bringing some much-needed Spanish vibes to what is an unseasonably cold Thursday night in…

Romy has announced three UK headline shows. The new dates are to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her debut solo album ‘Mid Air’. Since the album’s release, Romy has released a new single ‘Always Forever’, and she has also collaborated with Jessie Ware on the single ‘Lift You Up’. The performances will take place in…

Serendipity, collaboration and an appreciation of quality footwear turns out to be the secret to a good band yet again, as Ain’t’s second single marks them out as ones to watch. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Marieke Macklon. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In a dimly lit East London pub, a compliment about a pair of shoes spiralled…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY ‘It’s Nothing’ is a candid exploration of personal and societal complexities, delivered through meticulously crafted pop songs. Words: Dan Harrison. At first glance, ‘It’s Nothing’ might seem like a modest title for a debut album, but Dolores Forever use…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK CHAPPELL ROAN As we speak, Chappell Roan’s Midwest Princess Tour is crashing through the UK like an infectious pink glitter bomb, leaving no fan unscathed by its full-throttle, turbo-charged pop energy. Chappell is currently…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of megahits and earworms with the tracks they’re teasing and releasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As the cravings for instant gratification and the next viral hit remain elsewhere, twigs again dares to defy convention. Words: Dan Harrison. FKA twigs has never been one to colour within the…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As Paramore hit the cover of Dork, we talk to their peers and those they’ve influenced about exactly why they’re such a uniquely positive force and just what is the essential Paramore song. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Zachary Gray, Frances Beach. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Paramore are…

Supergrass have announced a UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘I Should Coco’. The band will perform the album in full across nine dates in May 2025, concluding with a show at London’s Roundhouse on 22nd May. They will also appear at The Great Estate Festival in Cornwall on 31st…