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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…

Label: Sub PopReleased: 13th September 2024 Suki Waterhouse is having a lot of fun. Or, at least, so it seems on ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’, her second album. Even when she’s vehemently angry, boiling over with frustration and barely contained eye rolls, she seems to be grinning – there’s a weightlessness to the album’s eighteen tracks,…

Label: No FilterReleased: 13th September 2024 Racking up tens of millions of streams before releasing a full-length album, it’s fair to say julie’s debut record is hotly anticipated. ‘my anti-aircraft friend’ has been in gestation since 2019, growing alongside the trio, who formed the group in their teens. It’s an evocative title, apt for a tracklist…

Label: No FilterReleased: 13th September 2024 There’s a lot in the world to be angry about. Irish punk five-piece Gurriers have taken all of this fury and created ‘Come And See’, a firecracker of a debut album that catapults them straight into the eye of the storm. No panic, though; this is what they were made…

UPSET COVER STORY From architecture to indie-rock: Los Angeles band and art collective julie are laying their foundations with debut album ‘my anti-aircraft friend’. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Silken Weinberg + Jaxon Whittington. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY As they gear up for the release of their debut album, ‘My…

Label: Island RecordsReleased: 13th September 2024 Nothing about Dora Jar’s career has been normal so far, with her 2022 opening slot for Billie Eilish coming off the back of one five-song EP and a seven-song album, jolting her career forward by a couple of years. Her second record, ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On…

Label: Ninja TuneReleased: 13th September 2024 Freshly signed to Ninja Tune, London songwriter Nilüfer Yanya’s third outing, ‘My Method Actor’, expands her portfolio of genre-bending and blending to a new high. A musical Swiss-army knife, this time around Nilüfer’s slotting muted, soulful, aching sounds next to dirty, guitar-led cuts and sparse beat-led ones with exquisite ease.…

Label: Ministry of SoundReleased: 13th September 2024 London Grammar’s fourth album, ‘The Greatest Love’, is the sound of a band 15 years into their career and perfectly at peace with who they are, liberated to take risks on their own terms and delivering their best work yet.  The developments here are subtle but deeply impactful as…

Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 13th September 2024 ‘Hysterical Strength’ is a shapeshifter. DEADLETTER’s debut album might convince you in the first twenty seconds of its calm, soothing nature, but that sense of gentility is quickly shattered. Instead, it’s replaced by ferocity and urgency and ever-changing tracks that leave you trailing in their wake in an attempt to…

Label: WarnerReleased: 6th September 2024 The past few years have seen a stratospheric rise for Fred again.. as he has taken underground dance music to newfound levels of success all the way up to headlining the main stage at Reading & Leeds. He’s done it by making some very smart decisions and catching some lucky breaks,…

Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival has announced its full lineup for 2024. Fat Dog, The Royston Club, and SNAYX lead the bill, with further sets from Antony Szmierek, overpass, Swim School, Wings of Desire, Borough Council, Lizzie Esau, Youth Sector, and loads more. Festival organiser Jimmy Beck says: “This year’s Gathering Sounds Festival is a celebration…

Self Esteem has unveiled a new song, ‘Love Second Music First’. The track will serve as the b-side to her current single ‘Big Man’, available on 7-inch picture disc vinyl from 18th October. Rebecca Lucy Taylor explains: “This is a song I wrote about my long-term lover. Music is a difficult lover. Controlling and toxic.…

Victoria Canal has announced her debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’. The full-length is set for release on 17th January 2025 via Parlophone Records. The Spanish-American singer-songwriter has also shared a new single ‘Cake’. Canal explains: “It’s 6am, you’re still going on a night out and everything’s gone a little too wonky… ‘Cake’ is the bottled…

Irish quintet Gurriers have released their debut album ‘Come and See’. The band have also shared a visualiser for the album’s title-track following previous singles ‘Approachable’, ‘Top Of The Bill’, and ‘Des Goblin’. Gurriers will embark on an extensive UK and European tour in October and November 2024, including six shows in Ireland and six…

Conscious Pilot have released a new single, ‘God’s Hot Car’. The track sees the post-punk band – formed by Joe Laycock and Jack Sharp, formerly of Cheap Teeth – relfect on modern life, and serves as the final single from the upcoming second EP ‘Wipe Clean’, due out on 18th October. Speaking about the song,…

Chrissy Costanza, lead vocalist of Against The Current, has released a new single titled ‘I Tried To Act Your Age’. The track is taken from her upcoming EP ‘VII’, due 9th October, and follows her debut solo single ‘7 Minutes In Hell’, which was released earlier this year. Costanza says: “‘If Looks Could Kill’ is…

Newly independent and fresh off Taylor Swift’s world-dominating Eras tour, Paramore’s future feels wide open. Promising to “keep touring until we physically can’t,” with demos for new music already in the works, and their creative ambitions more expansive than ever, Dork catches up with HAYLEY WILLIAMS to discuss what’s next for a band who, after…

The October issue of Dork is available for order now, and it’s packing more punch than a kangaroo in boxing gloves. We’ve pulled out all the stops, called in all the favours, and possibly sent a few too many begging emails to bring you an issue that’s been eight years in the making. That’s right,…

Everyone’s got something to say about THE DARE. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Jennifer McCord. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log in to Steady here. When asked what is wrong with New York, The Dare…

From industrial rhythms to existential crises, DEADLETTER channel life’s tensions into their compelling debut ‘Hysterical Strength’. Words: Jack Press.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. Remember that…

Embracing romance and letting go of the past, Pale Waves return with their most liberating album yet. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Jennifer McCord. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a member and are still seeing the paywall message, log in to Steady here. “People…

ZEAL & ARDOR never fail to pull from interesting and unusual sources, and ‘greif’ is no different. Words: Martyn Young. 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. London Grammar’s rise…

DOLORES FOREVER turn social fatigue into something special on their magnificent debut album, ‘It’s Nothing’.  Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Francesca Allen. 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. Dolores Forever’s debut…

After a stint with The 1975 on their recent touring extravaganza, it’s time to see POLLY MONEY at her very best. Words: Martyn Young. 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…

Its foundations laid in emotional introspection, post-tour hangovers, and the harsh realities of surviving in the real world as musicians, HONEYGLAZE find grace in falling through the cracks in their new album ‘Real Deal’. Words: Rebecca Kestevan.Photos: Kalpesh Lathigra. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If…

ZEAL & ARDOR never fail to pull from interesting and unusual sources, and ‘greif’ is no different. Words: Linsey Teggert. 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. As a child,…

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

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 Josh Greacen from Sad Night Dynamite. This article is currently only available to Dork supporters. Sign up to read now here. If you’re already a…

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

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 Julia from Sunflower Bean would like to be a professional hot dog eater. This article is currently only…

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

Bea and her Business have released a new single titled ‘Safety Net’. The track comes ahead of her largest European headline tour to date, which begins next month and includes a London show at KOKO on 11th November. Bea says of the single: “‘Safety Net’ is about understanding your own value, it’s about having some…

Miya Folick has released a new single, ‘La Da Da’ The track is her first release since 2023 album ‘ROACH’, and was produced by Folick herself and co-written with Richard Orofino and Aidan Spiro. She says of the track: “I wrote La Da Da in a period when I was actively pulling away from a…

Tate McRae has released a new single titled ‘It’s ok I’m ok’. The track, written and produced with Ryan Tedder, ILYA, and Savan Kotecha, marks the start of a new era for her. She comments: “I’m so beyond excited to share ‘It’s ok I’m ok’ with the world and this new chapter of my music.…

RAYE has released a new live album, ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival’. Recorded during her recent performance at the Swiss music festival, the album features seven tracks including a cover of James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’. The album artwork features RAYE with her Swiss grandfather, who attended the performance. RAYE says: “Playing…

Leo Bhanji has released ’27’, his first single in three years. The London-based singer, songwriter, and producer, who is signed to Dirty Hit, is following up his 2020 ‘No Guard’ EP, which was followed by the ‘Arm’s Length’ EP in 2021. A press release explains: “A typically understated by no less impactful return, Leo Bhanji’s…

Gia Ford has released her debut album ‘Transparent Things’. The album, which includes singles ‘Try Changing’, ‘Poolside’, and ‘Paint Me Like a Woman’, is accompanied by a video for new drop ‘Housewife Dreams of America’. “Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts, all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow,” Gia…

flowerovlove have released a new single titled ‘erase u’. The track – which follows on from previous tracks ‘Coffee Shop’, ‘Next Best Exit’ and ‘a girl like me’ – is set to appear on her forthcoming EP ‘ache in my tooth’, due out on 11th October. Co-written with Skyler Stonestreet and produced by Russell Chell,…

Pale Waves have unveiled their new single and video ‘Thinking About You’. It’s taken from their upcoming album ‘Smitten’, set for release on 27th September via Dirty Hit, and is accompanied by a scenic one-shot video featuring frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie. Speaking about the song, Heather shares: “‘Thinking About You’ is about a situation when someone…

The Weeknd has released a new song and music video, ‘Dancing In The Flames’. It’s taken from his forthcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, with the single’s artwork, music video, and promotional photography all captured using the new iPhone 16 Pro. Anton Tammi directed the video, with Erik Henrikkson serving as director of photography. Behind-the-scenes footage…

From Alaska to the big stage, Dora Jar’s debut album channels grief, joy, and wild imagination. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Alex Cabré. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Not many emerging artists find themselves opening arena tours for A-list pop stars and rock bands before their…

The artist lineup for the ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2’ original soundtrack is out. The album features over 20 original tracks from artists including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, Young Miko, Stromae, Marcus King, Ashnikko, and d4vd. Maria Egan, Global Head of Music at Riot Games, says: “Arcane’s groundbreaking approach to music inspired an…

Warmduscher have unveiled their latest single, ‘Pure At The Heart’. The track – featuring Confidence Man’s Janet Planet – is taken from their upcoming fifth album ‘Too Cold To Hold’, set for release on 15th November via Strap Originals. Discussing the new single, Ben Romans Hopcroft says: “Pure At The Heart was an idea I’ve…

Tommy Lefroy have announced their new EP ‘born blue’. Set for release on 25th October via LAB Records, the duo -consisting of Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis – have also shared a new single ‘Let Me’. The EP title, as explained by the band, is derived from their track ‘You Exist’. They explain, “The title…

Shawn Mendes has released a new single, ‘Nobody Knows’. It’s a cut from his upcoming self-titled album ‘Shawn’, set to drop on 18th October. The track, which Mendes premiered with a performance at the MTV VMAs, was written and produced by the singer-songwriter alongside Scott Harris, Mike Sabath and Eddie Benjamin. In support of the…

Daughter are set to reissue their album ‘Music From Before The Storm’ as part of National Album Day 2024. The London trio’s score for Square Enix’s game ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm’ will be repressed on exclusive yellow recycled vinyl. Originally released in September 2017, with a limited Record Store Day vinyl run, the…

Irish indie artist Kynsy has released her new single ‘Body’. The track is the latest taken from her upcoming EP ‘Utopia’, set for release on 27th October via Nice Swan Records, following on from ‘Stereo Games’. Speaking about the new single, Kynsy says: “This song is a reflection on the journey of reclaiming my identity…

Porridge Radio have unveiled their new single ‘A Hole In The Ground’. The track is accompanied by a live video from their performance at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, with the track taken from their upcoming album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me’, set for release on 18th October via…

Dua Lipa has announced a global tour for 2025 in support of her third studio album. The ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ will span over 40 new dates across Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the UK, with South American shows to be announced later. Tickets for the tour will go on general onsale from 20th…

Pom Pom Squad has released a new single, ‘Street Fighter’. It’s the latest preview of their upcoming album ‘Mirror Starts Moving Without Me’, due out 25th October via City Slang Records. Speaking about the track, Mia Berrin says: “When Cody and I were messing around with this one we came across a synth patch that…

Charli xcx released her much-teased new single ‘Talk Talk (Feat. Troye Sivan)’. The track will be included on ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’, a new version of her album ‘BRAT’, set for release on 11th October via Atlantic Records. The tracklist also includes collaborations with artists such as Robyn, Yung Lean,…

Fred again.. has released a video for ‘just stand there’, a collaboration with SOAK from his new album ‘ten days’. Speaking about the vclipdeo, Fred says: “We filmed this video together the day before soak flew back to dublin. when soak first said the lyrics out loud in my living room, they sounded so beautifully…

Lauv has released his new single ‘First Heartbreak’. It arrives ahead of a mini USA tour, ‘Lauv – One Night In’, a four-date run accompanied by special guest Alexander 23. It follows Lauv’s recent appearance at Las Vegas’ AREA15 festival. Speaking about the new single, Lauv says: “‘First Heartbreak’ is one of my favorite songs…

Singapore-based indie-rock outfit Hijack Hayley have shared their new single ‘Oh My God’. The release coincides with their debut tour of Japan, which has two dates left in Tokyo, and follows on from their debut EP ‘Counterpart EP’ and performances at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix in 2023. The band, fronted by brothers Terence and…

The rise of grunge defined the early 1990s music scene. This genre resonated with a generation looking for authenticity and raw emotion in an era dominated by glossy pop and hair metal. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, emerging from Seattle’s underground, gave a voice to disillusionment, angst, and rebellion. Grunge…

Live at Leeds In The City has announced the full line-up for their 17th edition. Set to take place on 16th November 2024, the festival will feature over one hundred artists across Leeds’ independent venues, including Leeds Beckett SU, LUU Stylus, The Brudenell Social Club, The Wardrobe, and Belgrave Music Hall. New additions to the…

South London-based Irish songwriter and producer piglet (Charlie Loane) has announced a new EP. ‘for frank forever’ is set to drop on 8th November via Blue Flowers. The announcement comes alongside the release of the EP’s first single, ‘white knuckles’, and details of a UK headline tour. piglet says of the track: “white knuckles is…

London indie-punk duo Happy Accidents have released a new single. ‘Blink’ – which follows on from ‘Dog Day’ and ‘Infinite Possibilities’ – is the latest cut from their new album ‘Edit Undo’, set for release on 27th September via Alcopop! Records. Commenting on the single, guitarist Rich Mandell says: “Blink centres around the moments in between…

The Get Up Kids have announced a UK and European tour for 2025. The dates will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Something to Write Home About’. The Kansas City band recently released a digital reissue of the LP featuring 12 rare or previously unreleased demos. A physical version, featuring an expanded 28-page booklet,…

Lucia & The Best Boys have announced their largest UK headline tour to date. The five-date tour, set to take place in March 2025, will see the band perform in Birmingham, London, Bristol, and Manchester before concluding in their hometown of Glasgow. The announcement follows the band’s recent European tour supporting Garbage and precedes their…

Moreish Idols have released a new single, ‘Pale Blue Dot’. The track is set to feature on a 7″ out 1st October via Speedy Wunderground, which will also include an exclusive Dan Carey dub remix titled ‘Pale Blue Dub’. Speaking about the single, Moreish Idols explain: “Pale Blue Dot has been through many iterations, from…

The Hard Quartet have released a new single, ‘Our Hometown Boy’. The band, comprising Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, will release their debut album on 4th October via Matador Records. “‘Our Hometown Boy’ shows why Jim White, Steve Malkmus and I are so stoked to be in a band with Emmett…

MJ Lenderman has announced a new UK headline tour for spring 2025. The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter will embark on a six-date tour, starting on 29th May at The Fleece in Bristol and concluding on 4th June at Electric Ballroom in London. The dates follow the release of his latest album ‘Manning Fireworks’ via ANTI-, and…

Everyone Says Hi, the new band fronted by ex-Kaiser Chiefs songwriter and drummer Nick Hodgson, have shared their latest track ‘On The Same Side’. The song – originally written for Liam Gallagher, but ultimately rejected – is taken from the band’s forthcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on 31st January 2025 via Chrysalis Records.…

Suki Waterhouse has released a new video for ‘Model, Actress, Whatever’. It’s the latest cut from her upcoming new double album, ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’. The 18-track record is set for release on 13th September via Sub Pop, and has already been teased by the singles ‘My Fun’, ‘Faded’ and ‘Supersad’. The video, directed by…

Temples have announced details of their upcoming ‘Other Structures’ EP. Set for release on 4th October 2024 via Heavenly Recordings, the six-track EP features unreleased material and remixes from the sessions of their 2014 debut album ‘Sun Structures’. James Bagshaw, Temples’ frontman and lyricist, says of the EP’s lead track: “‘Day Of Conquest’ was part…

Soccer Mommy has released a new single, ‘Driver’. It’s a cut from her not-long-announced fourth album, ‘Evergreen’. Set for release on 25th October via Loma Vista Recordings, the new record from Sophie Allison‘s musical project was produced by Ben H. Allen III (Deerhunter, Animal Collective) at Atlanta’s Maze Studios. “Songwriting has always been Allison’s way…

The Linda Lindas have shared ‘No Obligation’. It’s the title-track from their forthcoming second album, due out 11th October via Epitaph, which also features previously released tracks ‘Too Many Things’, ‘Revolution / Resolution’, and ‘All In My Head’. Speaking about the new song, the band explain: “Eloise wrote this ripper because we won’t adhere to…

Alice Costelloe is set to release her new EP ‘When It’s The Time’ on 1st November via Moshi Moshi Records. Her first release under her full name, having previously recorded as Al Costelloe (plus Big Deal and Superfood). The EP’s title-track ‘When It’s The Time’ is also out now. Produced by Mike Lindsay, known for…

Nilüfer Yanya has unveiled ‘Just A Western’, the latest single from her forthcoming album ‘My Method Actor’. Speaking on the track’s tone Nilüfer shares, “The melody feels freeing to me, but the lyrics are ‘there’s no way in, no way out’ and the concept is about facing your fate. I don’t know if I believe in…

Bilk have released a new video for their track ‘F Up’. It’s the latest cut from the Essex group’s second album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due on 24th January via Scruff of the Neck. Frontman Sol Abrahams describes the album’s content, saying, “The album sums up where I’m at in my life at…

Alec Benjamin has announced a European tour in support of his new album ’12 Notes’. The tour comes following Benjamin’s festival appearances in Europe and Asia this summer, as well as his upcoming North American headline tour. UK dates include Manchester Academy on 11th March, O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th March, O2 Institute Birmingham on…

Essex-based quartet She’s In Parties have unveiled their latest single ‘The Times’. It’s a cut from their second EP ‘Puppet Show’, set for release on 25th October via Submarine Cat Records. ‘The Times’ explores lead vocalist Katie’s frustrations with social media’s role in modern musicianship. Katie explains, “This song is about my internal battle with…

Rizzle Kicks have announced their return to the stage with a headline show at London’s KOKO. Taking place on 8th November, the event marks their first performance in nearly a decade. The British duo, comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, recently released their comeback single ‘Javelin’. Speaking about the upcoming show, Rizzle Kicks comment: “We’re…

Jordana has shared a new single and video, ‘Anything For You’. It’s from her upcoming album ‘Lively Premonition’, set for release on 18th October via Grand Jury, which explores themes of crumbling relationships, newfound sobriety, and self-rediscovery. The Maryland-raised, LA-based songwriter describes ‘Anything For You’ as a break-up song. “It’s a song about attempting to…

Field Music have released a new single, ‘The Waitress of St Louis”. It’s from the band’s upcoming album ‘Limits of Language’, set for release on 11th October via Memphis Industries. The record marks the Sunderland group’s first album of new material in nearly four years. Peter Brewis explains the track’s significance: “‘The Waitress of St.…

Toro y Moi have announced a headline tour across the UK and Europe for March 2025. The dates are in support of newly released album ‘Hole Erth’, and the tour will include performances at venues such as The Roundhouse in London and New Century Hall in Manchester. The full UK and European tour dates are…

Christopher Owens, former frontman of indie-rock band Girls, has shared ‘This Is My Guitar’. It’s the latest single from his forthcoming album ‘I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair’, set for release on 18th October via True Panther. Reflecting on the album’s themes, Owens says, “In the second half of the Bible, Jesus asks ‘What…

Thus Love have shared ‘On The Floor’, the second single from their upcoming album. ‘All Pleasure’ is set for release on 1st November 2024 via Captured Tracks, followed by 2025 tour dates, including a run supporting The Vaccines beginning in mid-January. The band comment on the song’s origins: “‘On The Floor’ was actually written while…

Sløtface have released the final teaser from their upcoming third album, ‘Film Buff’. New single ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**’ draws inspiration from an odd mix of references, including the life of Craig David, a woman obsessed with Indiana Jones, a character from the sketch show I Think You Should Leave,…

London-based pop artist YAZ has released her new single ‘Retrograde’. The track marks her return to music after a two-year hiatus, and is the first from her upcoming debut EP. YAZ says of the inspiration behind ‘Retrograde’, “‘Retrograde’ is about feeling a magnetic connection to somebody. Like you can’t stop thinking about that person but…

Pinhead Gunpowder, the side project of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, are set to release their first new music in 16 years. The band, which includes Armstrong, touring guitarist Jason White, bassist Bill Schneider, and drummer Aaron Cometbus, have announced a new album titled ‘Unt’, due for release on 18th October. This marks their first…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Nilüfer Yanya’s third album is a record that takes risks, both sonically and emotionally, and yet it never feels overwrought. Words: Dan Harrison. Nilüfer Yanya’s third album, ‘My Method Actor’, represents a fascinating deep dive into identity and authenticity,…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY As she drops the deluxe version of ‘C,XOXO’ with a glitching goodbye, ‘Godspeed’ is the latest example of Camila Cabello’s latest era being a reinvention free to go wherever she damn well pleases. Words: Dan Harrison.…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK JUNGLE Jungle’s decade-long journey has seen them evolve from friends experimenting with electronic sounds to a newly minted trio, with Lydia Kitto joining founding members J Lloyd and Tom McFarland. Their upcoming tour, including…

Central Cee and RAYE have joined forces for a new single titled ‘Moi’. The track, produced by EINER BANKZ, HARRY BEECH, and EIGHT8, arrives alongside a video directed by Don Prod. Filmed across several days, it features Central Cee driving Rose Gold supercars from London to Paris. ‘Moi’ follows Central Cee’s recent releases, including ‘Billion…

Native James has released his debut EP ‘Rebirth’ via Saviour Music. The five-track collection includes previously released singles ‘Field’, ‘Power’, and ‘Hammer’, and arrives alongside news of the grime/metal artist’s debut headline show at London’s 93 Feet East on 23rd October, with support from FMA, 12 Gage, Notrixx and Dreadnought. The artist’s upcoming performances also…

KAETO has released a new song titled ‘DISTANCE’ along with an accompanying video. The track is from the London-based musician’s forthcoming debut mixtape ‘INTRO’, set for release on 20th September via Polydor Records, which will be followed by a support tour with The Last Dinner Party. Speaking about ‘DISTANCE’, KAETO says: “When I was writing…

Halsey has released a new single titled ‘Ego’. It marks the latest offering from their upcoming album ‘The Great Impersonator’, set to release on 25th October, and was debuted during an intimate live show at KOKO in London in August. “I’ve been teasing a new song for the past couple of days,” Halsey told the…

Dolores Forever have announced some new tour dates. The shows are in support of their upcoming debut album; ‘It’s Nothing’ will arrive on 20th September featuring previous singles ‘Split Lip’ and ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’, ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’ and ‘Concrete’. Of the full-length, the duo…

Chloe Moriondo has released a new track titled ‘September (From Life Is Strange: Double Exposure)’. The song will feature in the upcoming instalment of the Life Is Strange video game franchise, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, as well as its accompanying soundtrack. Life Is Strange: Double Exposure is set to launch on 29th October 2024.…

Confidence Man have unveiled a video for their latest single ‘SO WHAT’. It arrives ahead of their forthcoming album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’, due for release on 18th October via CHAOS/Polydor/I OH YOU. Describing the new single, the band explain: “We’re back with the on shoulders anthem you never knew you needed. It’s hard. It’s…

Camila Cabello has released ‘C,XOXO (Magic City Edition)’. An expanded version of her album ‘C,XOXO’, featuring four new tracks, the new songs included are ‘baby pink’ (featuring Eem Triplin), ‘Come Show Me’, ‘Can Friends Kiss?’ (which debuted live at Rock In Rio), and ‘GODSPEED’. ‘C,XOXO (Magic City Edition)’ was created with producer El Guincho (known…

Sad Night Dynamite have released ‘Mrs Dior’, the final preview of their debut album ‘Welcome The Night’, set for release on 27th September. The duo describe ‘Mrs Dior’ as “about believing in a fantasy. Love can lead to delusion. ‘Mrs Dior’ represents someone that is unattainable. Dior implies luxury and exclusivity that most of us…

Oscar Lang has unexpectedly released a new album titled ‘[pieces]’. The album showcases a more spontaneous and raw sound that Lang, a return to his earlier lo-fi roots of before his 2021 debut ‘Chew The Scenery’ and 2023 album ‘Look Now’. He explains: “[pieces] is about returning to a place that I so dearly missed,…

Dork’s Home & Away is back for two nights in Manchester and London. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Josh Collins / @goshgoshgoshgoshgoshgoshgosh (Manchester),Charlie Barclay Harris / @charliebarclayharris (London). When we talk about coming back with a bang, Dork’s Home & Away 2024 may just be the blueprint. After all, who better than VLURE and Frozemode to host…

UPSET COVER STORY Boston Manor‘s ‘Sundiver’ is the sonic equivalent of throwing open the windows after a storm—bright, brash, and full of the kind of hopeful aggression the world needs right now. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Alexander Bradley. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Have you ever experienced cute aggression? That strange urge…

Georgia Nott, best known as one half of New Zealand duo BROODS, steps into a different spotlight with her latest EP ‘Split Lip’ under her solo project, Georgia Gets By. It’s a collection born from the emotional aftermath of her first queer relationship, where every track unpacks layers of vulnerability and desire. Far removed from…

From fetish group chats to headline shows, Human Interest’s journey is anything but conventional. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY “The song already exists. My job is to find it,” muses Cat Harrison, one-half of the creative core behind Human Interest. It’s a statement…

Blair Jollands has released his new single ‘Don’t Cry’. The London-based singer-songwriter’s latest track draws from blues, rock, Americana and soul, and is taken from his upcomingh album ‘Little Comet’, due 31st October. Speaking about the song, Jollands says: “This song is about loss… through my own experience and through my empathy with those locked…

Fred again.. has released his new album, ‘ten days’. The ten-track record features contributions from Obongjayar, Jozzy, Jim Legxacy, Sampha, SOAK, Anderson .PAAK, CHIKA, Duskus, Four Tet, Skrillex, Joy Anonymous, Emmylou Harris, The Japanese House and Scott Hardkiss. Speaking about the album, Fred says: “these are ten songs about ten days. theres been a lot…

Swedish four-piece Girl Scout have unveiled their new single ‘Honey’. It’s the second track from their upcoming five-track EP ‘Headache’, set for release on 8th November. The single is accompanied by a self-made video from the band. Emma Jansson explains: “Honey is about the bittersweet experience of close friends growing apart, heartache and the inevitability…

FIDLAR have released their new single ‘DOG HOUSE’. It’s the final preview of their upcoming fourth studio album ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ on 20th September. The Southern California surf-punk trio have already shared ‘NUDGE’, ‘DOWN N OUT’, ‘SAD KIDS’, and the double single ‘GET OFF MY WAVE’ and ‘FIX ME’. ‘SURVIVING THE DREAM’ is self-produced and…

Brooke Combe has announced her debut album, ‘Dancing At The Edge Of The World’. Set for release on 31st January 2025 via Modern Sky Records, the Scottish artist, whose debut mixtape ‘Black Is The New Gold’ was shortlisted for the Scottish Album Of The Year Awards in 2023, has also released a new track titled…

Master Peace has released a new single, ‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man’. It’s the latest track from his upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’, set for release on 4th October via PMR Records. It follows previous singles ‘Home (feat. Wale)’ and ‘Save Me’, all of which will feature on the upcoming EP. Master Peace…

Bleachers have released ‘A Stranger Desired’, a reimagined version of their debut album ‘Strange Desire’, to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The release coincides with Bleachers’ ongoing ‘From The Studio To The Stage’ tour, which includes upcoming performances at Los Angeles’ The Greek Theatre and New York’s Madison Square Garden. The band recently made their debut…

Cat Burns has shared her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance, titled ‘i like the way you kiss me, we could have been end game’. Recorded at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios, the South London artist performed her single ‘end game’ and a cover of Artemas’ ‘i like the way you kiss me’. Earlier this…

Hot Milk have released their first new music since their debut album ‘A Call To The Void’. The new single, titled ‘Where Does The Light Get In’, marks a new chapter for the Manchester band, and arrives ahead of their November tour dates. Jim Shaw from the band says: “Sadness doesn’t last forever, but when it…

With ‘Manning Fireworks’, MJ Lenderman bridges the gap between humour and heartbreak, delivering a record that’s both accessible and profound. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Martyn Young. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “I don’t have much of a life outside music at the moment,” sighs MJ…

Megan Thee Stallion and BTS’ RM have released a new collaborative track, ‘Neva Play’. This collaboration marks the second time Megan Thee Stallion has worked with the BTS camp, following her contribution to a remix of the group’s 2021 dance-pop hit ‘Butter’. Teasing the collaboration on Instagram last week, Megan Thee Stallion shared the song’s…

re6ce has released a new single titled ‘ZOMBIE’. The track follows their debut EP ‘grey europe’, which was released earlier this year and featured collaborations with producers aldn, glaive, and Alex Craig. Discussing the creation of ‘ZOMBIE’, re6ce says: “‘ZOMBIE’ is one of the first songs I made for the new project. It’s about substance…

Linkin Park have announced their return with new music, a new album, and a world tour. The band, now consisting of Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain (songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock) as drummer, have shared their…

English Teacher have been awarded the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’. The Leeds-based quartet was announced as the winner during the live broadcast from Abbey Road Studios on BBC Four on 5 September. ‘This Could Be Texas’ showcases an ambitious blend of indie rock, jazz, and punk influences. The…

Terra Twin have announced their second EP, ‘Static Separation’. Set for release on 6th February 2025 via Dance To The Radio, the London-based indie band have also shared the EP’s first single, ‘The Recogniser’. The band describe ‘The Recogniser’ as “a feeling of someone leaving. It’s a post-apocalyptic exploration of what life looks like when…

Touché Amoré have shared ‘Hal Ashby’, the second single from their forthcoming album. ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’ is set for release on 11th October via Rise Records, with the new track named after the acclaimed American director known for his work in 1970s counterculture cinema, explores themes of misunderstanding and the need for course…

Crows have shared their final pre-album single ‘Is It Better?’. It’s the latest track from their upcoming album ‘Reason Enough’, set for release on 27th September via Bad Vibrations Records. The new track encapsulates singer James Cox‘s difficult year during the album’s writing process. He explains, “It’s a homage to the friends and my family…

Future Islands have released a new single, ‘Glimpse’. The Baltimore-based band recorded ‘Glimpse’ during the sessions for their seventh studio album, ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’, which was released earlier this year via 4AD. The track explores themes of loss, focusing on a family home burning down and the subsequent emotional and physical aftermath. Future…

Netflix and Riot Games have unveiled the official trailer for the second and final chapter of Arcane, set to return this November. The trailer features ‘Paint The Town Blue’, a new collaboration with Ashnikko that serves as the first single from the season two original soundtrack. Arcane, based on the League of Legends game, is…

BANKS is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album ‘Goddess’ with an acoustic reimagining and a series of intimate live shows. The singer-songwriter has announced she will soon be releasing ‘Goddess Unplugged’, an acoustic version of her debut album. While the exact release date is yet to be confirmed, BANKS has revealed…

AURORA has announced the release of her second book, ‘What Happened To The Heart?’. Named after her fourth studio album, the book, set to be published on 17th October by Faber Music and Decca Records, offers an intimate look into the creative process behind the album, featuring song lyrics, original artwork, and photography, presented as…

Role Model has announced a world tour in support of his second album, ‘Kansas Anymore’. The tour will commence with a UK/European leg, starting in Dublin on 10th November before moving through the UK, including a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 15th November. Role Model will be supported on tour by Matilda Mann…

NOAHFINNCE has released his new single ‘PET WITH THE TISM’. It’s the first track from the deluxe edition of his debut album ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’, set for release on 1st November. Discussing the new single, Noah explains: “Getting an autism diagnosis made me reevaluate how people have treated me/ perceived me throughout my…

Riding high on a wave of acclaim, MILITARIE GUN are plotting their next moves. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “We’re very willing to be in conflict,” says Militarie Gun vocalist Ian Shelton. Today, he’s gearing up to play a show at Reading Festival, a place where hardcore has become increasingly rare over the years, but…

American Football have shared an Ethel Cain cover of their song ‘For Sure’. The track is part of their remastered ‘American Football (25th Anniversary Edition)’ and ‘American Football (Covers)’ LPs, which will be released via Polyvinyl Record Co. on 18th October. The anniversary edition will feature remastered versions of the original 1999 album tracks, while…

Royel Otis have released their new single ‘Til the Morning’. The new single explores the emotional aftermath of uncertainty in relationships, Otis Pavlovic and Royel Maddell explain: “Brought about by moments when you try to make things work but both parties are rapidly changing and following different paths. In the end it really doesn’t matter.…

BENEE has released a new single titled ‘Sad Boiii’. Her first new music since 2023, it coincides with her tour supporting Wallows across North America; she will then join Olivia Rodrigo for the Australian leg of her GUTS Tour in October. The New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based artist says of the track: “I tried to write…

Welly have unveiled their new single and video ‘Cul-de-Sac’. The track – a love song about hitting a dead end – arrives alongside the southern leg of The National Service Tour, comprising 14 UK dates commencing next week. Frontman Welly says of the inspiration behind ‘Cul-de-Sac’: “The girl-next-door, except you’ve both grown up a bit…

Charly Bliss have released a new video for their track ‘I’m Not Dead’. It’s taken from their recently-released album ‘FOREVER’, out now via Lucky Number. The song, as explained by Eva Hendricks, was written during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wrote this song at the start of covid when I thought I…

Label: ANTI-Released: 6th September 2024 MJ Lenderman’s reputation has grown exponentially over the past few years with his work as part of alt-rock band Wednesday, two acclaimed solo albums and a prime spot as a main collaborator with Waxahatchee on her latest album ‘Tigers Blood’. All this has led to people being very excited indeed for…

Label: Polydor / Republic RecordsReleased: 6th September 2024 If there was ever a Dionysus for the music industry, then The Dare is it. Inspiring carnage, frenzy and a little bit of debauchery, with his debut album ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’ he injects some much-needed ecstasy and pleasure into the world. From the very beginning of…

Label: Lucky NumberReleased: 6th September 2024 There’s a special place reserved for the comeback kids – those bands who’ve stared into the abyss, only to return with a defiant grin and a killer riff. With ‘Viva Hinds’, Madrid’s garage rock darlings Hinds have done just that, and come out winning. After weathering the storm of lineup…

Label: Domino RecordsReleased: 6th September 2024 Fat Dog aren’t a band likely to tread on eggshells. If they’ve got something to say, they’ll hit you in the face with it. It’s this total confidence that simmers and soars in debut album, ‘WOOF.’. In their now-trademarked boisterous manner, Orwellian opening track ‘Vigilante’ starts with singer Joe Love…

Label: SharpTone RecordsReleased: 6th September 2024 Don’t be fooled by the title that this is going to be an optimistic, sun-tinged album. You’re in the wrong place for that. This is the basement where the sprinklers are spraying blood, like at the start of that Blade film. It sounds like it’s the missing tracks from the…

The Knocks and Perfume Genius (pictured) have collaborated on a new version of Bronski Beat‘s classic track ‘Smalltown Boy’. The reimagined version features production from New York-based dance duo The Knocks and vocals from Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, alongside elements of Jimmy Somerville‘s original vocal. Ben Ruttner of The Knocks explains their approach: “We…

The Weeknd has announced his new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, completing his current run of releases. The forthcoming record follows ‘Dawn FM’ (2022) and ‘After Hours’ (2020), serving as the final chapter in a trilogy of studio albums. ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is described as exploring existential and self-referential themes. Alongside the album announcement, The Weeknd…

Kelly Lee Owens has released ‘Higher’, the third single from her upcoming fourth studio album. ‘Higher’ follows previous singles ‘Sunshine’ and ‘Love You Got’, all set to appear on ‘Dreamstate’, scheduled for release on 18th October via dh2. In support of the new record, Owens has also announced a UK and European tour, comprising 13…

MJ Lenderman has unveiled ‘Wristwatch’, the final single from his forthcoming album. ‘Manning Fireworks’ is set for release this Friday, 6th September, via ANTI-. The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter’s latest offering continues the narrative style of his previous singles ‘She’s Leaving You’ and ‘Joker Lips’. Lenderman will embark on a European and UK tour in support…

White Denim have announced their 12th studio album. The aptly-titled ’12’ is set for release on 6th December through Bella Union, and was recorded during a transitional period for frontman James Petralli, follows his 2023 collaborative record with Raze Regal. Petralli, an Austin, Texas native, relocated to Los Angeles with his family in the spring…

The War On Drugs have announced a new live album, ‘Live Drugs Again’, set for release on 13th September. The album features 11 live tracks, including performances of ‘Harmonia’s Dream’, ‘Burning’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Wait’, ‘In Chains’, and ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’, and was recorded during The War On Drugs’ tours across the United…

Jungle have released their new single ‘Let’s Go Back’. The track marks their first new music since Lydia Kitto officially joined the band, and arrives ahead of their sold-out show at London’s The O2 on 12th September. The single is accompanied by a video directed by Jungle’s J Lloyd and filmmaker Charlie Di Placido. Continuing…

Sleater-Kinney have announced ‘Little Rope Deluxe’. An expanded version of their eleventh album, it’s set for release on 4th October via Loma Vista and includes the previously released stripped-back Frayed Rope Sessions, live versions recorded at The Forum in Melbourne, and three new songs from the original ‘Little Rope’ album sessions. One of these new…

FEVER 333 have released a new single ‘DESERT RAP’. The track is taken from their forthcoming album ‘DARKER WHITE’, due out on 4th October via Century Media Records under exclusive license from 333 WRECKORDS CREW. The band have also shared a music video for the track, which follows previously released singles ‘NO HOSTAGES’, ‘HIGHER POWER’,…

Australian duo Skegss have announced a special UK album release show. The event – in collaboration with Rough Trade and Signature Brew – is set to take place on 24th September at Signature Brew on Blackhorse Road in London, will feature a live performance from the band, their own ‘Knock Off Lager’ on tap, and…

Ice Spice has announced the European and UK leg of her debut headline ‘Y2K! WORLD TOUR’. The tour follows Ice Spice’s recent North American leg, which ran from 30th July to 31st August, and supports debut album ‘Y2K!’, released in summer via 10K Projects/Capitol Records. The album features collaborations with Travis Scott, Gunna, and Central…

South London artist Mysie has unveiled her new single ‘KITTY ON TOP’. Taken from her forthcoming debut mixtape ‘CONTROLLA’, set for release on 27th September via ONErpm, Mysie describes the track as “a song about confidence and empowerment.” She elaborates, “I wanted to create an anthem that celebrates the power of self-belief and the hard…

Oasis have announced two additional Wembley Stadium shows for their UK and Ireland stadium tour. The Oasis Live ’25 tour, which marks the band’s only European shows in 2025, has faced significant technological challenges due to its popularity. In an effort to address these issues, a new invitation-only ballot system will be used, with priority…

mxmtoon has announced her third studio album, ‘liminal space’. Set for release on 1st November via AWAL, the Oakland native and now Nashville-based artist has also shared a new single, ‘the situation’, featuring Sarah Bonito of Kero Kero Bonito. Exploring themes of growing up and uncertainty, the album represents mxmtoon’s most introspective project to date.…

Lizzy McAlpine has announced a documentary chronicling the making of her third studio album, ‘Older’. The film, titled ‘Older: The Making of the Album’, will debut on YouTube on 6th September. Directed by Neema Sadeghi, it was filmed at The Nuffer Ranch in Pasadena, California, and offers an intimate look into McAlpine’s artistic process. Sadeghi…

After a tumultuous few years that they may not have returned from, YOURS TRULY are back and fighting fit. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “I heard you say ‘nothing can last forever’,” snarls Mikaila Delgado on ‘Back 2 U’, the opening track to Yours Truly’s vicious new album ‘Toxic’. And for a while, it did…

total tommy has announced her debut album ‘bruises’. Set for release on 29th November via [PIAS] Recordings, the record chronicles a breakup, moving cities, coming out as queer, and meeting her now-wife. The news is also accompanied by Sydney-based artist Jess Holt‘s new single, ‘Plus One’. Describing the new single, total tommy says: “It’s about…

Johnny Foreigner have shared their new single ‘Their Shining Path’. It’s from their recently-announced sixth studio album ‘How To Be Hopeful’, set for release on 13th September 2024 via Alcopop Records. ‘How To Be Hopeful’ marks the band’s return after an eight-year hiatus. The album is preceded by an introductory compilation titled ‘the sky and…

The Driver Era have unveiled 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’, on Veeps, capturing…

Birmingham alt-rockers The Silver Lines have released their second EP, ‘…And The Lord Don’t Think I Can Handle It’. The EP, produced by David Radahd-Jones (formerly of Heaven’s Basement), follows a number of live performances, including appearances at Trans Musicales in France, New Colossus Festival in New York, and opening for The Buzzcocks. The band…

Bilk have confirmed a huge new headline tour. The dates are in support of the Essex group’s second album ‘Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’, due on 24th January via Scruff of the Neck. Frontman Sol Abrahams describes the album’s content, saying, “The album sums up where I’m at in my life at the moment…

K-pop group RIIZE have released their latest track ‘Combo’. It’s taken from their EP ‘RIIZING : Epilogue – The 1st Mini Album’, and arrives as the group celebrate their one-year anniversary since debuting. The track, described as an alternative pop rock anthem, expands on the group’s “emotional pop” sound, featuring drums, electric guitar, and vocals.…

Beyond The Music have announced a new wave of artists for their 2024 event. Set to take place from 9th-12th October in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the additions will join the likes of Alien Chicks, MOULD, Blossom Caldarone, Human Interest, Jaws the Shark, Ditz and Shelf Lives. Speaking about the lineup, festival founder Oli Wilson says:…

Spanish event SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia – billed as the world’s only TRUE Zero Waste Platinum certified festival – is returning this autumn. The event achieved its certification this July, and will welcome just 350 attendees for a unique blend of music, nature, gastronomy, and environmental consciousness. The festival, now in its seventh year, maintains…

The Futureheads have announced the release of a new singles collection. ‘Decent Days & Nights: The Singles’ is set to arrive on 29th November, featuring 19 tracks from throughout the band’s career, including ‘The Beginning of the Twist’, ‘Hounds of Love’, ‘Decent Days and Nights’, ‘Struck Dumb’, and ‘Radio Heart’. Barry Hyde says: “We are…

Talk Show have revealed plans for a new European tour set to take place in November. The band shared the news on social media, stating: “We’re firing up the van and hitting the road for a brand new EU tour in November! We’re also ticking off some new countries and new cities along the way.…

Fat Dog have announced a new series of tour dates for 2025, spanning the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The London punk five-piece revealed the new dates as part of their ‘WOOF’ tour, which will support their new album of the same name. The band’s debut LP ‘WOOF’ is set for release this Friday (6th September)…

Self Esteem has revealed that she is approximately “70 per cent” through the creation of her third album, which she describes as “honest” and “complicated”. Rebecca Lucy Taylor shared insights about her new material during a recent interview on Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw’s Sidetracked podcast. Taylor confirmed that work is well underway on the…

Oasis have sparked speculation about potential US tour dates with a new electronic billboard appearing in America. The billboard, shared on social media, displays a recent image of Liam and Noel Gallagher with the caption: “If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is.”…

Down With Boring is checking in with another of our summer festival specials, as the circus hits the road and appears LIVE! ON STAGE! AT READING! CAPITAL LETTERS REQUIRED! Recorded direct from the Aux Stage at last month’s edition of August’s premier chaos factory, Jake and Jamie are joined by Dork faves Talk Show and…

Down With Boring is checking in tonight (2nd September) with another of our summer festival specials, as the circus hits the road and appears LIVE! ON STAGE! AT READING! CAPITAL LETTERS REQUIRED! Recorded direct from the Aux Stage at last month’s edition of August’s premier chaos factory, Jake and Jamie are joined by Dork faves…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK Twelve albums, one winner – as the Mercury Prize prepares to crown another album for 2024, who will walk away with one of music’s most treasured gongs? Words: Ciaran Picker. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY You’re unlikely to see an award shortlist as diverse as that of…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY After a festival season that saw the electronic megastar draw massive crowds wherever he went, his about-to-drop new project, ‘ten days’, looks to offer something more focused and restrained in scope, but with no less of that unifying relatability…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Nearly a decade ago, Rizzle Kicks stepped away from the pop battlefield. After years of self-discovery, development and personal growth, they’re back a changed prospect. With lived experience coupled with a desire to lift those around…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY GIG OF THE WEEK DORK’S NIGHT OUT: HOME & AWAY WITH VLURE AND FROZEMODE VLURE are already well known for their genre-blurring, emotionally intense live performances. Their music is a visceral blend of post-punk, electronic, and industrial rock,…

Ray Laurél has announced the release of their new single and video, ‘RIDE’. The drop arrives alongside details of the London-based artist’s upcoming EP ‘Honey, Undress Me’, set to arrive on 8th November via Two First Names / Polydor Records. Ray explains, “RIDE is about the chase. The adrenaline you feel when you’re in the…

Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith has released a new single. ‘I Don’t Want You To Have To Remember Me For Longer Than You Ever Knew Me’ features Swim School’s Alice Johnson, and follows on from Smith’s previous single ‘Get Me Started’. Speaking about the new track, he says: “This is in my opinion the best…

Manic Street Preachers have announced the release of their new single, ‘Decline & Fall’. The track marks the band’s first new material since their 2021 album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’, and serves as the lead single from their forthcoming fifteenth studio album. Recorded at the band’s Door To The River studio in Newport and Rockfield…