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Charli xcx has dominated the BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard, taking home five awards including Mastercard Album of the Year for ‘BRAT’, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year with Mastercard for ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’. The ceremony, which took place at The O2 arena in London, saw Charli also collect awards for…

As the red carpet unfurls like a bleeding tongue from the O2’s gaping maw, another BRITs ceremony lurches into life – that annual ritual where the UK music industry gathers to pat itself on the back, down free champagne, and occasionally witness genuine moments of pop chaos-slash-magic. The 2025 edition arrives with Charli XCX leading the…

The Driver Era have released a double single featuring new tracks ‘Can’t Believe She Got Away’ and ‘Don’t Take the Night’, ahead of their fourth studio album ‘Obsession’. The alt-pop duo, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, involved their fanbase in the release strategy by allowing them to vote on which single would be…

Two Shell have released their latest single ‘Oops…’, marking their first new material since their self-titled debut album. The London electronic duo’s new track continues their exploration of experimental dance music, combining elements of electroclash and house. The single received its first public airing during London Fashion Week, where Two Shell provided music for Marie…

Paris Texas have released their surprise second EP ‘They Left Me With A Gun’, following last week’s ‘They Left Me With The Sword’. The new six-track collection takes a different sonic direction from its predecessor, embracing harsher and more experimental sounds. Both EPs arrive with accompanying music videos co-written by Louie Pastel, Felix, and Dan…

Damiano David has released new single ‘Next Summer’, accompanied by a music video set in an Italian prison. The track marks the third single from David’s debut solo project, following previous releases ‘Born With A Broken Heart’ and ‘Silverlines’. The video explores themes of internal struggle, depicting David as an inmate. “At first listen, the…

Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts are set to headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park on 11th July, joined by Yusuf / Cat Stevens and Van Morrison. The performance forms part of Young and The Chrome Hearts’ Love Earth World Tour across Europe and North America. The band features Young on guitar and vocals,…

Benson Boone has released his new single ‘Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else’ via Night Street Records/Warner Records. The track marks Boone’s first release of 2025, following his performance of ‘Beautiful Things’ at the 67th Grammy Awards, where he received a nomination for Best New Artist. He is also currently nominated for International Artist Of…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY It’s not easy to make it as a band in today’s world. This, Dear Reader, is not news. Spare a thought, then, for Swedish punk rock losers Viagra Boys, whose name alone is enough to redirect a newsletter to junk or raise a few eyebrows when merch is worn out of…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY When Patty Walters declared music was no longer at the forefront of his life and put As It Is on the shelf for safekeeping in January 2024 – just as You Me At Six were announcing their farewell tour – it felt like the end of an era. For co-vocalist Patty…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Deep Sea Diver’s ‘Billboard Heart’ emerges from an artistic crisis like a phoenix sporting an electric guitar – a testament to creative rebirth through calculated chaos. Jessica Dobson – the Seattle-based musician whose guitar work has seen her grace stages with The Shins, Beck, and Yeah…

Hot Milk have announced their second album ‘Corporation P.O.P’, set for release on 27th June via Music For Nations. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared new single ’90 Seconds To Midnight’, accompanied by a video featuring Frank Skinner. Speaking about the new single, vocalist Han Mee explains, “The doomsday clock is nearing midnight and…

Sports Team have released new single ‘Maybe When We’re 30’, alongside a self-directed video. The track arrives ahead of their third studio album ‘Boys These Days’, set for release on 23rd May via Distiller Records/Bright Antenna. The new single, which explores themes of settling down, showcases a different side to the band’s sound, combining elements…

Mayday Parade have unveiled their new single ‘Towards You’, marking the third release from their upcoming album ‘Sweet’. The track arrives as part of the band’s 20th anniversary celebrations, with ‘Sweet’ forming the first part of a three-part album project set to release on 18th April. “‘Towards You’ is really just a simple love song,”…

Rizzle Kicks are set to perform at this year’s Women’s Guinness Six Nations match between England and France, taking the stage for O2’s half-time show at Allianz Stadium. The duo will perform during the interval of the Red Roses’ clash against France on 26th April, following previous half-time show performances from Sugababes and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.…

Ecca Vandal has released new single ‘Cruising to Self Soothe’, alongside announcing a UK and European tour supporting Limp Bizkit. The South African-born, Australian-based artist continues to blend genres, with the new track showcasing her signature mix of new wave and punk elements. The single’s teaser has already garnered over 2 million views online. “This…

C Turtle have shared new single ‘2001’, their first release since 2024’s ‘Expensive Thrills’ album. The track sees the London band blend Noughties pop elements with their signature analogue sound, featuring vocal interplay between Cole Quirke and Mimiko McVeigh. The single is backed with a cover of The Magnetic Fields’ ‘When You’re Old And Lonely’…

HANNAHBELLA has released her debut EP ‘Parasite’. The Cork experimental artist has crafted the EP alongside producer Jessica Richardson (WhenTheBeatIsBad), bringing together alternative electronica and pop elements. Speaking about the EP, HANNAHBELLA says: “‘Parasite’ is an exploration of the darker, uncomfortable sides of the human experience – those unwanted feelings and thoughts we often try…

Winter Gardens have dropped their new single ‘Anthropocene’ via Austerity Records. The track serves as the final standalone single from their upcoming EP ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’, which arrives on 26th March. The Brighton quartet’s latest offering, engineered and mixed by Luke Marsden and mastered by Andy Miles at Star Delta, combines synths, pianos, and electronics with live…

Reading & Leeds have announced 28 more acts for their 2025 edition, with Limp Bizkit and D-Block Europe leading the latest additions to the August Bank Holiday weekend event. The new names join previously announced headliners Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier at the dual-site festival, which takes place from 21st-24th…

Magnolia Park have shared new single ‘WORSHIP’, featuring Plvtinum and Vana, taken from their upcoming concept album ‘VAMP’. The Orlando five-piece’s latest track showcases their versatility. “‘WORSHIP’ is a seductive song that explores the fine line between passion and possession, reminiscent of the twisted love story in Nosferatu,” they explain. ‘VAMP’, which was influenced by…

Matt Maltese has announced his sixth studio album ‘Hers’, set for release on 16th May via The Orchard. The London-based artist has also shared new single ‘Always Some MF’, the second track to be lifted from the record following ‘Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow’. The new release arrives alongside a music video directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, featuring…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Annie-Dog isn’t here to play games. The Dublin artist’s rise from bedroom producer to festival fave already reads like a modern classic in letting the music do the talking – and right now, it’s speaking volumes. Rather than arriving armed with a carefully focus-grouped aesthetic and a ready-made out-of-the-box narrative, she’s…

Indian-Australian artist ASHWARYA has shared her new single ‘NRG’, alongside announcing new signings with 23 PR & MGMT for artist management and Seismic Talent Agency for ANZ/ASIA bookings. The track, produced by Full Circle collective’s Sollyy, FRIDAY* and Breakfast Road, combines 90s house elements with vogueing beats and Punjabi sampling. The release arrives with an…

Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie has shared new single ‘I Know’, featuring American rapper MadeinTYO, ahead of their second studio album ‘Whoop It Up’. The J-pop act, fronted by vocalist Chi- alongside members Whoopies No.1 and Whoopies No.2, collaborated with MadeinTYO after he reached out to the band on social media. The track is built upon a…

LCD Soundsystem have announced an eight-night residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton for June 2025. The band will perform across two consecutive weekends, with shows taking place from 12th-15th June and 19th-22nd June. The Sunday performances on 15th and 22nd June are scheduled as early shows, running from 5pm to 9pm. The announcement follows their…

Green Man Festival have announced the headliners for their sold-out 2025 edition, with Kneecap, Wet Leg, Underworld, TV On The Radio and Beth Gibbons set to top the bill. The festival, which takes place in Wales’ Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 14th – 17th August, sold out in just 60 minutes without announcing any acts,…

Latitude Festival have announced a new wave of acts for their 2025 edition, set to take place at Henham Park, Suffolk from 24th-27th July. Mika joins the Obelisk Arena lineup alongside Billy Bragg and Jade Bird, while Doves are set to perform on the Second Stage. The Sunrise Arena will host late-night sets from HiTech…

Deep Sea Diver has shared a new single ‘What Do I Know’ alongside its official video, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Billboard Heart’, set for release on 28th February via Sub Pop. Jessica Dobson explains the track’s significance: “‘What Do I Know’ holds a special place on the record. It is the first song that…

Confidence Man have shared a new collaboration with Eliza Rose titled ‘I HEART YOU’, alongside the release of ‘4AM (LA LA LA)’, a deluxe edition of their 2024 album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’. The new single arrives during a significant week for the Australian band, who are nominated for Best International Group at this year’s…

Iceland Airwaves have announced the first wave of artists set to perform at their 2025 festival, taking place in downtown Reykjavík from 6th – 8th November. The lineup features a diverse range of talent, including Manchester poet and producer Antony Szmierek, South London post-punk outfit DEADLETTER, and Saddest Factory Records artist jasmine.4.t. South African-born British…

Viagra Boys have shared new single ‘Uno II’, the latest preview of their upcoming self-titled album. The Stockholm post-punk band’s new track explores themes of conspiratorial anxiety through the lens of vocalist Sebastian Murphy‘s Italian greyhound, who experienced ongoing dental issues. “He goes to this place, then wakes up in some weird room, and he’s…

Miya Folick has shared new single ‘Felicity’, the final preview of her third album ‘Erotica Veronica’, which arrives on 28th February via Nettwerk. ‘Felicity’ marks a departure from the album’s other tracks, being the only song not originally written on acoustic guitar. The track was created in collaboration with Jared Solomon, incorporating layered synths and…

Prima Queen have shared new single ‘Oats’, the fourth preview of their upcoming debut album ‘The Prize’, due 25th April. The track arrives following support slots with Everything Everything on their December UK tour, and ahead of their own European and UK headline dates this May. The band are also set to perform alongside The…

No Windows have announced their new EP ‘The Great Traitor’, set for release on 9th May. The Edinburgh duo have also shared new single ‘Return’. The six-track EP follows their 2024 release ‘Point Nemo’ and marks their first material since signing to Fat Possum Records. The new collection was produced by Ali Chant, known for…

Employed To Serve are teasing their new album ‘Fallen Star’, set for release on 25th April via Spinefarm, sharing the title-track as their latest single. The new song explores themes of watching someone close struggle with burnout. “‘Fallen Star’ is about enduring the burn out of someone close to us,” explains vocalist Justine Jones. “It…

Julien Baker & TORRES have shared ‘Tuesday’, the latest single from their upcoming collaborative album ‘Send a Prayer My Way’. The TORRES-fronted track explores themes of overcoming religious abuse and shame, particularly in relation to queer identity, featuring a stripped-back Americana sound. The song follows previously released singles ‘Sylvia’ and ‘Sugar in the Tank’, with…

Shura has shared new single ‘Richardson’, featuring New York singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins, taken from upcoming album ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’. The track, which was the first written for the new record, marks a departure in Shura’s songwriting process, being the first song she has written alone on acoustic guitar since childhood. “I…

Laura Marling has announced a new online songwriting workshop through School of Song, taking place across four consecutive Sundays in March and April. The course will be delivered via Zoom lectures on 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April, and 13th April, with two sessions per day to accommodate different time zones – 8 AM PT…

Little Simz has announced her sixth studio album ‘Lotus’, set for release on 9th May via AWAL Recordings. Alongside the announcement, she has shared new single ‘Flood’, featuring collaborations with Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly. The album’s title represents themes of renewal and growth, exploring various phases of life throughout its runtime. The release follows her…

This feature was originally published in the December 2016 issue of Dork. Words: Ali Shutler. Main photo: Ryan Johnston. The trouble with real life is that there’s no danger music,” quips Jim Carrey as he climbs a satellite dish at the climax of ‘The Cable Guy’. Yeah, the film’s pretty shitty but a young Matt…

Label: Dance to the RadioReleased: 28th February 2025 Impossible to pin down, Annie-Dog’s debut EP ’15’ is delightfully unruly. Opening track ‘What Happened.’ lives up to its questioning title, throwing listeners into a carefully constructed chaos of layered vocals and clashing electronic elements that coalesce into something hypnotic. Our Dublin-based experimentalist treats genre boundaries like suggested…

Label: PMR RecordsReleased: 28th February 2025 Hope Tala writes love letters in permanent ink. Her debut album ‘Hope Handwritten’ arrives with the assured confidence of someone who’s spent years perfecting their penmanship, each track flowing with the natural grace of well-practised cursive. The West London artist’s blend of neo-soul and R&B wraps around personal narratives with…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 28th February 2025 Where Miya Folick’s previous work hinted at deeper waters, ‘Erotica Veronica’ dives headfirst into the depths of desire, identity, and the exquisite pain of self-discovery. The decision to self-produce alongside Sam KS proves inspired, lending the album an immediacy that crackles through every track.  Opening with the title-track ‘Erotica’, Folick wastes…

Label: Communion RecordsReleased: 28th February 2025 There’s something beautifully uncynical about what overpass are doing. While half their indie contemporaries are busy trying to convince us they’ve invented a new genre (spoiler: they haven’t), these Birmingham upstarts are out here crafting properly massive tunes with all the unpretentious charm of your mate’s first band – if…

Label: 7476Released: 28th February 2025 The soft vocals of Matilda Mann could make even the heaviest of worries feel light as a feather, and it has never been more evident than on her debut album, ‘Roxwell’. That’s not to say it’s all lilting lyrics and mellowness, though. On ‘Roxwell’, Matilda Mann shows the vast scope of…

Label: Mushroom Music / Virgin Music GroupReleased: 28th February 2025 Manchester’s Antony Szmierek has always had a knack for finding profound meaning in life’s mundane waypoints, and his first full-length record transforms these familiar pit stops into a metaphysical journey that would make Douglas Adams proud. The former teacher turned word-wielding dance architect hasn’t just crafted…

Charli xcx has been announced as the recipient of The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award ahead of this year’s ceremony, adding to her five existing nominations for the 2025 event. The artist leads this year’s nominations, receiving nods for Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Song of the Year with Mastercard,…

Label: RCAReleased: 21st February 2025 A lot of people have an awful lot to say about Tate McRae. She’s either the most exciting new pop star on the planet or she’s the totemic symbol of pop’s eternal nostalgia loop with her pitch-perfect songs redolent of Britney and Ciara and the golden age of Y2K pop. The…

Good Neighbours have announced a new run of live shows across the UK this April, dubbed the ‘Adolescence Tour’. The duo, who are currently enjoying success with their single ‘Ripple’, have specifically chosen venues in university towns and cities across England, Wales and Scotland, focusing on locations that are often overlooked on traditional touring circuits.…

Truck Festival have announced their second wave of artists for 2025, with Courting, The Pill and Honeyglaze joining the lineup at Hill Farm, Oxfordshire. The new additions will perform alongside previously announced headliners Kasabian, Courteeners, Nothing But Thieves, and Bloc Party at the festival, which runs from 24th-27th July. With only 200 tickets remaining, the…

Deafheaven have shared new track ‘Heathen’, the second single from their upcoming album ‘Lonely People With Power’. The band’s new album, set for release via Roadrunner Records on 28th March, was recorded with producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen and mixed by Zach Weeks of GodCity Studio. The record features additional vocal contributions from Jae Matthews of Boy…

London’s Y have shared new single ‘Hate’, the second track to be revealed from their forthcoming self-titled EP. The quintet, which features members associated with Fat White Family, Meatraffle and Pregoblin, emerged last month with debut single ‘Why’. “‘Hate’ is a love song. It is a homage to the downtrodden and a celebration of everyday…

Lucy Rose has shared her first new music of 2025, ‘Pale Blue Eyes’, alongside announcing her first UK headline tour since April 2019. The new track was recorded at Paul Weller’s Surrey studios as a live trio arrangement featuring piano, drums, and bass, with vocals later recorded at Rose’s Sussex home. Producer Kwes handled the…

Model/Actriz are set to release their second album ‘Pirouette’ on 2nd May via True Panther Records in the Americas and Dirty Hit for the rest of the world. The Brooklyn-based four-piece have shared lead single ‘Cinderella’, accompanied by a video directed by Nathan Castiel. The clip is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale, featuring…

Jeffrey Lewis has announced new single ‘Just Fun’, taken from upcoming album ‘The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis’, set for release on 21st March via Blang Records. The new album was recorded over four days in Nashville with producer Roger Moutenot, known for his work with Yo La Tengo and Lewis’s previous album ‘Bad Wiring’.…

Momma are teasing their new album ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, set for release on 4th April via Lucky Number, with new single ‘Bottle Blonde’. The track arrives with a self-directed video featuring behind-the-scenes tour footage. The visual accompaniment reflects the song’s themes of friendship between band members Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten. “We wrote…

Faux Real have shared a new remix of their single ‘Walking Away From My Demons’, reworked by Wet Leg. The track, which features on Faux Real’s debut album ‘Faux Ever’, released via City Slang Records, has been reimagined by the Isle of Wight duo into what the band describe as “a whole new sonic experience.”…

London’s 100 Club is readying itself for another essential evening of new music, as Picture Parlour prepare to break their nine-month headline hiatus at March’s edition of Dork’s Night Out. The band – who’ve been quietly crafting fresh material during their time away from the stage – will headline the 20th March showcase as part…

Somerset House have announced the line-up for their 2025 Summer Series, set to take place between 10th – 20th July. The festival, which marks Somerset House’s 25th anniversary as a cultural hub, features eleven nights of performances in the venue’s open-air courtyard. St. Vincent will perform an exclusive London show, while UK rapper Giggs will…

English Teacher have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date, with six shows scheduled for November 2025. The Mercury Prize-winning quartet will perform at venues across the UK, including Nottingham’s Rock City, Newcastle’s NX, Glasgow’s Barrowland, Manchester’s Albert Hall, Leeds’ O2 Academy, and London’s Roundhouse. The band’s debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ was…

Hardwick Festival have announced the first wave of acts for their 2025 event, with Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys, and Olly Murs set to headline. The three-day festival, taking place at Hardwick Hall in County Durham, will run from 15th-17th August. Scissor Sisters will headline the opening night, while Pet Shop Boys are set to…

Pet Shop Boys are set to headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle with their DREAMWORLD – The Greatest Hits Live show on 31st July. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will bring their pop spectacle to the Welsh venue as part of the summer series. The pair have achieved 44 Top 30 singles…

A. G. Cook has been announced as the recipient of the Producer of the Year award at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard. The ground-breaking producer and label head, who founded PC Music in 2013, has been recognised for his contributions to pop music, including his work as executive producer on Charli xcx’s GRAMMY-winning, Mercury…

Down With Boring is back for its latest episode tonight (24th February), recorded live at the London leg of our Hype List 2025 Tour with Welly, Polly Money, and The Pill. Expect a bumper edition of our flagship radio-show-slash-podcast, as we dig into all the behind-the-scenes action from one of the most exciting bills around.…

Sam Fender has revealed plans for new music, sharing that he is “desperate” to create a punk-inspired record in the future. The North Shields songwriter, who released his third album ‘People Watching’ on 21st February, explained that he already has numerous demos ready for future projects. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Fender eagerly shared unreleased…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Once, the BRIT Awards were the kind of event that dominated conversations in offices, school playgrounds, student unions and pubs across the nation. Tales of Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress, Jarvis Cocker’s impromptu confrontation with Michael Jackson’s messianic performance, or Adele’s middle finger during a bungled speech cut-off lingered in…

Biffy Clyro are set to headline Eden Sessions on 10th July, marking their first-ever performance in Cornwall. The Scottish trio will bring their live show to the Eden Project as part of their summer schedule, which includes a headline appearance at TRNSMT festival. Their most recent arena tour concluded in November 2022, featuring performances at…

The Darkness have released new single ‘Walking Through Fire’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Dreams On Toast’, set for release on 28th March via Cooking Vinyl. The album, produced by Dan Hawkins, follows recent singles ‘The Longest Kiss’, ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’, and ‘I Hate Myself’. The new track addresses their relationship with rock…

Lambrini Girls have shared the video for their new single ‘No Homo’ from their debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’, out now via City Slang. The clip arrives ahead of their upcoming shows across Europe, including a UK tour in April and followed by a US tour in spring, loads of festivals, and another…

Manchester’s musical resurgence is well and truly underway, assuming it ever faded away at all. Between Blossoms’ gorilla-centric new album and the understated (or not) return of Oasis, the North West is deservedly back under the microscope. In amongst all the Britpop buzz lies an artist quietly building up an indie-dance portfolio that will see…

Mariah Carey is set to perform an exclusive UK headline show at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on 15th August, joined by special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Eternal. The performance marks part of Heritage Live Festivals‘ series of outdoor concerts at the Royal Estate, running from 14th to 17th August. The show…

Fontaines D.C. have performed their new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ live for the first time during their show at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT. The James Ford-produced track, which was released earlier this week, was debuted during the Irish band’s performance on 22nd February. The single will receive a vinyl release later this year, backed…

Rihanna has provided an update on her forthcoming album, her first since ‘Anti’ was released in 2016. In a new interview with Harper’s BAZAAR, the artist discussed her creative process over the past eight years. “I’ve been in the studio the whole eight years. But it didn’t hit me. I was searching for it. I…

If buying concert tickets has always been a nerve-wracking race, in 2025 it’s also become a test of financial endurance. This February, fans of some of music’s biggest acts – from Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar to rock legends Black Sabbath – were left reeling at the prices flashing on their screens. As tickets for major…

A lot’s changed for Matt ‘Murph’ Murphy since The Wombats’ 2007 debut ‘A Guide to Love, Loss, and Desperation’, the album that broke them out of the Liverpool scene and into the public eye. He now lives out in Los Angeles, has a wife and kids, and is calling in from a courtesy car in…

Rihanna is rumoured to be headlining Glastonbury 2025, following reports of planned London stadium shows scheduled for the days following the festival. The ‘Umbrella’ singer is reportedly planning a six-night residency at London Stadium, with the first date set for 4th July, five days after Glastonbury concludes. The Telegraph reports that according to a senior…

Jack White has revealed the support acts for his upcoming UK and European tour, which begins this month. The nine-date run opens at La Cigale in Paris on 21st February, followed by two more shows in the French capital. White then heads to Utrecht for two nights, followed by a pair of London shows at…

Stormzy has addressed criticism surrounding his McDonald’s partnership and claims about deleted social media posts supporting Palestine. The rapper has partnered with McDonald’s UK and Ireland for their first Famous Order meal, which launched on 12th February. The collaboration has faced scrutiny due to McDonald’s perceived position regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly after franchises in…

MJ Lenderman has announced his departure from Wednesday’s live lineup, whilst confirming he will continue to contribute to the band’s recorded output. The Asheville, North Carolina musician, who joined Wednesday in 2020 following an invitation from lead singer Karly Hartzman, played his final live show with the group in Japan earlier this year. The news…

Come Together Festival have announced their second wave of artists for 2025, with The Snuts, The Cribs and Nieve Ella among the new additions to the line-up. The festival, taking place at Newcastle’s Town Moor between 4th and 8th June, has added 19 new acts to the Sunday bill, which will be headlined by Kings…

Kendrick Lamar has achieved his first UK number one single with ‘Not Like Us’, which has topped the Official Singles Chart. The track, released in May 2024, has seen renewed interest following Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. His two collaborations with SZA, ‘Luther’ and ‘All The Stars’, have also entered the…

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ has returned to number one on the Official U.K. Albums Chart following the release of its deluxe edition on 21st February. The expanded version of Carpenter’s sixth album features a remix of ‘Please Please Please’ with Dolly Parton, alongside new tracks ’15 Minutes’, ‘Couldn’t Make It Any Harder’, ‘Busy Woman’…

MARINA has returned with new single ‘Butterfly’, marking her first release since 2022. The track arrives alongside an official music video directed by Aerin Moreno, which premiered on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and the Paramount Times Square billboards. The Welsh artist, who made her literary debut last year with ‘Eat The World: A…

Lady Gaga has announced a free performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, marking her first show in Brazil since 2012. The performance, titled ‘Mayhem On The Beach’, will take place on 3rd May at Copacabana Beach near the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel. The show will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo,…

Noah Kahan has announced a headline performance at Cardiff’s inaugural Blackweir Live concert series on 27th June, alongside his previously confirmed BST Hyde Park show. The folk-pop musician, who topped the UK charts in 2024 with ‘Stick Season’, will perform at the new Welsh event, with tickets set to go on sale on 28th February…

Witch Post have announced their debut EP ‘Beast’, set for release on 16th April, alongside sharing their new single ‘Dreaming’. The duo, comprising Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, formed after a chance meeting, discovering they hailed from namesake towns in Scotland and Montana respectively. Reid’s background in American indie atmospherics and Fraser’s mirror-warped pop sensibilities…

Greentea Peng has shared new single ‘Green’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘Tell Dem It’s Sunny’, set for release on 21st March via AWAL. “GREEN touches on the necessary shedding of one’s skin in order to evolve. The perpetual cycle of death and rebirth one must embrace upon the voyage inward, in the turbulent pursuit…

Phoebe Green has delivered a preview from her new EP ‘The Container’, set for release on 21st March via The Green Dream Machine, with new single ‘Rage Of A Kid’. The five-track EP was written and produced by Green in her Manchester flat and her parents’ house in Lytham St Annes, exploring themes of emotional…

Briston Maroney has shared a new single, ‘Real Good Swimmer’, via Atlantic Records. The track, produced by Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Indigo De Souza, Wednesday, Snail Mail), marks Maroney’s first release since relocating to Minnesota. “I went for a jog in LA one day and wound up running along a fence parallel to the LA…

Thea Dora has released her new single ‘New Beginnings’, marking her first new material since her self-released debut EP ‘Enter’ and follow-up single ‘Something About You’ in 2024. The Copenhagen artist has collaborated with producer Ronni Vindahl, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, MØ, and Avicii, while mixing duties were handled by Geoff Swann,…

Big Special have shared a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’, featuring remixes, demos and live recordings. The expanded version of their UK Top 40 album includes new interpretations from Andy Bell, Public Service Broadcasting, Robbie Major of Benefits, Sleaford Mods, and Simon Scott’s Three Quarter Skies project. The collection also features…

My First Time have released their first single of 2025, ‘Brand New’. The track follows 2024’s ‘Man Of Ill Repute’, with the band recently being named as one of Billboard UK’s 15 Rising UK & Ireland Acts To Watch In 2025. The Bristol-formed four-piece, comprising Isaac (lead vocals/guitar), Jordanna (drums), James (guitar/vocals) and Naia (bass/vocals),…

A Little Sound has announced her new single ‘Area Code’, a collaboration with S.P.Y and CMD/CTR, set for release on 21st February. The track sees the drum & bass vocalist joining forces with legendary producer S.P.Y and rising duo CMD/CTR, combining her signature vocals with production designed for both club and radio play. “S.P.Y &…

Coco Jones has announced her debut album ‘Why Not More?’, set for release on 25th April via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. The album will feature previously released singles ‘Most Beautiful Design’, ‘Sweep It Up’, and the Grammy-nominated ‘Here We Go (Uh-Oh)’. Alongside the announcement, Jones has shared a new single ‘Taste’, produced by Stargate and…

Saya Gray has released her debut album ‘SAYA’ via Dirty Hit. The 10-track collection follows previous singles ‘SHELL ( OF A MAN )’, ‘H.B.W’, and ‘LIE DOWN..’. The release follows Gray’s 2023 project ’19 MASTERS’ and subsequent EPs ‘QWERTY’ and ‘QWERTY II’. The new album was created following a solo journey across Japan in autumn…

RØRY has unveiled a new video for ‘Wolves’, a track from her debut album ‘RESTORATION’. The single arrives following RØRY’s recent UK Top 10 debut with ‘RESTORATION’, ahead of her upcoming UK headline tour. “‘WOLVES’ is the most desperate song I’ve ever written. It’s about grief – the kind that grips you in its teeth…

Download Festival have revealed the day-by-day line-up breakdown for their 2025 event at Donington Park. Green Day are set to headline the Apex Stage on Friday 13th June, joined by Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, Boston Manor, CKY and SiM. Within Temptation will headline the Opus Stage, whilst McFly will top the Avalanche Stage,…

Soft Launch have shared their new single ‘Dinosaur’, released via Good Form Recordings/Parlophone. The Anglo-Irish art pop quintet’s latest offering follows their 2024 singles ‘Cartwheels’, ‘Piano Hands’, ‘In My Bed’ and ‘Milkshakes’. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Marcus Prouse Jr. and Nathan Ivor Barlow, filmed in Cavan, Ireland. The visual follows a…

Chalk have released their new EP ‘Conditions III’ via Nice Swan Records, completing the trilogy that launched their career. The Belfast post-punk/electronic specialists’ latest offering was recorded in remote northern Iceland, fusing elements of heavy guitar music, electronica and breakbeat. The four-track EP follows their acclaimed tour supporting IDLES and arrives ahead of their own…

IDER have released their third album ‘Late To The World’ alongside new focus track ‘Killing The Game’ via Nettwerk. The album, produced by Dann Hume at his church-cum-studio during summer and autumn 2023, follows previous singles ‘Know How It Hurts’, ‘Unlearn’, ‘Girl’, ‘You Don’t Know How To Drive’ and ‘Attachment Theory’. The record marks a…

Röyksopp have shared a new version of their Robyn collaboration ‘Do It Again [True Electric]’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘True Electric’. The reworked track, which has become a staple of the duo’s True Electric live shows, transforms the original into a five-minute dancefloor-focused piece. The original version appeared on Röyksopp and Robyn’s mini-album ‘Do…

Lexa Gates has shared a new video for her track ‘What You Wish For’, directed by Olivia De Camps. The visual follows Gates in an alternate reality where she finds herself in a waiting room surrounded by restless onlookers. As time progresses, the environment becomes increasingly unsettling, with the video featuring cryptic tests and dreamlike…

Nao has released her fourth studio album ‘Jupiter’, alongside new lead track ’30 Something’. The album serves as a conceptual follow-up to her previous record ‘Saturn’, exploring themes of optimism and personal growth. The new release features production from longtime collaborators Loxe and Stint, with additional contributions from songwriters including Kareem James, Dyo, Soaky, Lauren…

Dot To Dot Festival have announced the second wave of artists for their 20th anniversary edition, with Lord Apex, Snooper, Sextile, and Master Peace among more than 30 new additions. The metropolitan festival, taking place across Bristol and Nottingham on 24th and 25th May, has partnered with Son Estrella Galicia, who will be providing beer…

Rico Nasty have announced their new album ‘Lethal’, set for release through Fueled By Ramen on 16th May. The Maryland-born artist’s latest full-length will feature 15 tracks and marks their first release with the label. The record sees Rico Nasty embrace a heavier rock-influenced sound, with new single ‘Teethsucker (Yea3x)’ offering the first preview of…

Fontaines D.C. have returned with new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’, their first release since last year’s ‘Romance’ album. The Irish band’s latest offering follows a similar melodic path to their previous single ‘Favourite’, showcasing a warmer, more accessible sound that marks a continued evolution in their musical direction. Bassist Conor Deegan III reveals…

Djo has performed a cover of Haim’s ‘Gasoline’ for Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’ series during his recent visit to Australia, where he has been appearing at Laneway Festival. The musician and actor, also known as Joe Keery, delivered a relaxed interpretation of the track, which features on Haim’s third album ‘Women In Music Pt.…

Tate McRae has released her third album ‘So Close To What’ via Ministry Of Sound, alongside a new music video for the track ‘Revolving Door’. The new record features collaborations with Flo Milli and The Kid LAROI, and was written and produced alongside Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Amy Allen, and Julia Michaels. The album includes…

Paris Texas have released their new EP ‘They Left Me With The Sword’, arriving as the duo continue their global Chromakopia tour with Tyler, The Creator and Lil Yachty. The new project from Louie Pastel and Felix follows their autumn 2024 single ‘RökKOut’, and serves as a spiritual successor to their 2021 EP ‘Red Hand…

The Horrors are teasing their sixth album ‘Night Life’, set for release via Fiction Records, with new single ‘Ariel’, the opening track from the upcoming record. The release marks a new chapter for the group, who are now operating as a reformed line-up centred around vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb, joined by Amelia…

Sunday (1994) have returned with new single ‘Doomsday’, marking their first release since their deluxe debut EP in September. Speaking about the single, the band say: “When I love someone too much I can’t help but wait for the inevitable. ‘Doomsday’ is a song about the ghost I can’t stop kissing, the funeral I keep…

Arthur Hill has announced details of his Stella Artour UK headline tour, set to take place this November. The London-based singer/songwriter will begin the run at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 17th November, concluding at London’s Brixton Academy on 27th November. The tour follows the release of his debut EP ‘In The Middle Of Somewhere’, which…

Manic Street Preachers are set to headline Heritage Live Festival at Audley End House and Gardens on 2nd August 2025. The Welsh band, who recently released their 15th studio album ‘Critical Thinking’, will perform at the Essex heritage site joined by special guests The Charlatans and Ash. The Charlatans have achieved three Number 1 studio…

Wallows have shared a teaser from their upcoming EP ‘More’, set for release on 28th March via Atlantic Records – new single ‘Coffin Change’. The new track, which premiered as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, follows the band’s previous single ‘Your New Favorite Song’. The Los Angeles trio recently performed the track…

JENNIE has joined forces with Doechii for new single ‘ExtraL’, released via ODDATELIER/Columbia Records. The track arrives alongside a Cole Bennett-directed video featuring both artists. The single is taken from JENNIE’s upcoming debut studio album ‘Ruby’, which features collaborations with Childish Gambino, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ and Kali Uchis. The fifteen-track record includes songs…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In an apartment in New York, Brian D’Addario is doing what musicians have done for generations — sitting, listening to music, and answering correspondence. It’s a charmingly ordinary scene for an artist whose work consistently demonstrates an extraordinary ability to fold time, bending musical epochs into fresh configurations that are both…

Selena Gomez, benny blanco and Gracie Abrams have joined forces to release a new single, ‘Call Me When You Break Up’, taken from Gomez and blanco’s forthcoming collaborative album. The track arrives ahead of Gomez and blanco’s debut album together, ‘I Said I Love You First’, set for release on 21st March via SMG Music/Friends…

AViVA has announced her new single ‘Ritual’, out today (21st February). The track, produced by Polish electronic producer Mblue, continues the artist’s signature alt-pop and rock sound. “Ritual is about finding your inner power, and shaking off everything that’s holding you back,” AViVA explains. “People are constantly filling their brains with crap, endlessly scrolling on…

Little Simz has announced new music with the release of ‘FLOOD’, set to arrive on 26th February. The London rapper shared a black-and-white trailer on social media, featuring herself standing in the middle of a storm, accompanied by a brief preview of a bass guitar-heavy track. The new material follows December’s surprise release ‘Hello, Hi’,…

Sam Fender has revealed he’s already working on new material, despite his third album ‘People Watching’ being set for release tomorrow. Speaking on Apple Music 1′s The Zane Lowe Show, Fender discussed collaborating with The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on ‘People Watching’, which has been previewed with four tracks: ‘Remember My Name’, ‘Arm’s Length’,…

Wallows have shared new single ‘Coffin Change’ via Atlantic Records, ahead of their upcoming EP ‘More’, set for release on 28th March. The Los Angeles trio’s latest track, which debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record with Jack Saunders, features a propulsive groove and fast-paced drumbeat, accompanied by dreamy guitar work and a chantable chorus.…

Kim Deal has shared a new music video for ‘Big Ben Beat’, taken from ‘Nobody Loves You More’, with Richard Ayoade directing and starring in the project. The recursive short film features looped and fragmented scenes with Deal, Savages’ Fay Milton, and members of Ayoade’s family. The video was shot by cinematographer Erik Wilson, known…

Fontaines D.C. are set to release their new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ at midnight (21st February), following a series of teasers shared across their social media. The Dublin band previewed the track yesterday, sharing a snippet that features frontman Grian Chatten’s vocals over acoustic guitars and an upbeat melody. The lyrics include: “It’s…

Download Festival announcements usually have a familiar rhythm: big-name headliners are revealed to either rapturous applause or reliable moaning, newer or up-and-coming bands spark curiosity, and festival veterans slot neatly into the line-up. However, the 2025 edition of Download has produced a curveball in the form of PRESIDENT – a name no one seems able…

Osheaga Festival have announced their 2025 lineup, with The Killers, Tyler, the Creator and Olivia Rodrigo set to headline the Montreal event. The three-day festival, taking place at Parc Jean-Dreapeau, will feature performances from Glass Animals, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Lucy Dacus, Finneas, and Gracie Abrams. The Chainsmokers, The Struts, Future Islands, and Cage the Elephant…

Blondshell has shared new single ‘Two Times’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, set for release via Partisan Records. The new track sees Sabrina Teitelbaum strip things back with acoustic guitar and piano arrangements, following last month’s ‘T&A’. The song was produced by Yves Rothman, who returns following their work…

Footsteps Festival have announced their second wave of acts for their inaugural London multi-venue event, with Swim Deep, TTSSFU, Lowertown, and Caoilfhionn Rose among the new additions. The five-day festival, taking place from 19th-23rd May across London’s independent music venues, will see artists perform at locations including The Garage, The George Tavern, Moth Club, Servant…

Sam Fender and RAYE are set to headline the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2025 at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, alongside Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill. The four-day event, running from 3rd-6th July, will feature Fender performing on the opening night, followed by RAYE delivering her first outdoor UK show of 2025 on 4th July. Fatboy…

Superheaven have announced their first album in ten years, with their self-titled record set for release on 18th April via Blue Grape Music. The Pennsylvania band have marked the announcement with new single ‘Cruel Times’, accompanied by a music video directed by Britain Weyant. The track follows previous singles ‘Long Gone’ and ‘Numb To What…

MOULD have announced their second EP ‘Almost Feels Like A Purpose’, set for release on 24th April via 5dB Records. The Bristol power trio have also shared new single ‘SNAILS’. The EP, recorded at Bristol’s Humm Studios last summer, follows the band’s autumn single ‘CHUNKS’. The new track sees frontman Joe Sherrin drawing inspiration from…

Ashaine White has announced details of her new EP ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, set for release on 22nd May via 5dB Records. The London-based artist has also shared the EP’s lead single ‘Let Me Down’. The new EP, produced by Gilberto Mallindine-Bettini at 5dB Studios, features additional production from William Wormald on the…

Suki Waterhouse has shared new single ‘Dream Woman’. The track, composed by Waterhouse, Jules Apollinaire, and Natalie Findlay, with writing credits shared between Waterhouse and Findlay, was produced by Apollinaire. An accompanying video, directed by Imogen Waterhouse with cinematography by Madeleine Jean Waterhouse, has also been released. The track follows Waterhouse’s 2024 North American tour…

James Blake has been announced as the Saturday night headliner for Solstice at Wasing 2025, joining a lineup that includes Anoushka Shankar, Salif Keita, Nubiyan Twist, K.O.G., and The Turbans. The three-day festival, taking place at The Woodland at Wasing from 20th-22nd June, will see Blake perform an intimate solo piano show. The GRAMMY, Ivor…

Sheffield’s Leadmill have lost their eviction court battle with landlord Electric Group, leaving the future of the iconic 900-capacity venue uncertain. The venue’s operators, The Leadmill Ltd, who own the trademark for the venue’s name and branding, were served an eviction notice in March 2022. Following the court’s ruling on 19th February, The Leadmill issued…

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has announced several dates for her upcoming ‘Lights, Love, Action!’ Asia tour, set to begin in March 2025. The BLACKPINK member will embark on a seven-stop tour across Asia, with confirmed shows in Manila, Bangkok and Tokyo. The tour will kick off at Manila’s Smart Araneta Coliseum on 14th March, followed by a…

spill tab has announced details of her debut album ‘ANGIE’, set for release on 16th May via Because Music. The LA-based French-Korean singer, songwriter, and producer (aka Claire Chicha) has shared the album’s title-track alongside a video. “I love this collection of songs so deeply,” Chicha says. “They feel more honest than anything I’ve created…

Lady Gaga has confirmed that a sequel to ‘Telephone’, her 2010 collaboration with Beyoncé, is in development. During a lie detector test segment with Vanity Fair, Gaga revealed that a second part to the iconic track is coming, though she remained uncertain about the timing. When questioned about Beyoncé’s potential involvement, Gaga responded, “Maybe.” The…

Spotify have announced a new “Create Cover Art” feature, allowing users to design custom playlist artwork using stickers inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s discography. The feature includes ten stickers drawing from Tyler’s visual aesthetic, incorporating elements from his albums including the green-splattered Chromakopia art, ‘IGOR’, and ‘Flower Boy’. The collection features items such as the…

Franz Ferdinand were joined on stage by Master Peace during their recent Madrid show, with the support act adding a rap verse to ‘Hooked’ during their performance at La Riviera on 17th February. The Scottish band are currently touring Europe in support of their latest album ‘The Human Fear’, released in January. The set featured…

Perfume Genius has released new single ‘No Front Teeth’, featuring New Zealand folk singer-songwriter Aldous Harding, taken from upcoming album ‘Glory’. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Cody Critcheloe, who previously helmed the video for ‘Queen’. The new visual features Mike Hadreas, Harding, and longtime Perfume Genius band member and co-writer Alan Wyffels.…

Damiano David is set to release new single ‘Next Summer’ on 28th February. The track marks the third single from the Italian singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut solo project, following previous releases ‘Born With A Broken Heart’, ‘Silverlines’, and a cover of Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus’ ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’. Speaking about the new single,…

Snapped Ankles have released new track ‘Pay The Rent’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Hard Times Furious Dancing’, set for release on 28th March via The Leaf Label. Alongside the new track, the band are launching a GoFundTrees awareness campaign on 21st February at 10am GMT. The initiative aims to highlight the true cost of…

Jordan Rakei is set to release a deluxe version of his fifth studio album ‘The Loop’ on 4th April, featuring three new tracks alongside live recordings from his Royal Albert Hall performances. The expanded edition includes new songs ‘Celebrate’ featuring STUTS, ‘The Seize’, and lead single ‘Talk Talk Talk’, which was recorded during Rakei’s residency…

Sextile have announced their new album ‘yes, please.’ alongside an extensive European tour for summer 2025. The Los Angeles-based duo have shared new single ‘Freak Eyes’, which arrives ahead of the full-length release on Sacred Bones. The track features pulsing techno beats and sharp percussion, with Brady Keehn’s vocals delivering lines about artistic pressure. “‘Freak…

Mamalarky have announced their new album ‘Hex Key’, alongside sharing new single ‘#1 Best of All Time’. The tri-coastal indie rock quartet’s latest full-length, which marks their Epitaph Records debut, was recorded in their Los Angeles home studio. “Through a lot of games of UNO I’ve discovered I’m actually a pretty competitive person. And somehow,…

Dylan Cartlidge has announced new single ‘Show Up’, set for release on 19th February via Glassnote Records. The track serves as the second single from Cartlidge’s upcoming album ‘Lucky Shot’, following November’s ‘New Day’. Produced by Eg White and Engine Earz, ‘Show Up’ addresses themes of personal accountability and breaking cycles of neglect. The Yorkshire-born…

Tate McRae has announced 23 additional dates for her Miss Possessive Tour, expanding the global run to 80 shows across multiple continents. The tour begins in March with headline shows and festival appearances across South America, including stops in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil. McRae will then head to Europe in May, performing across…

Boy Better Know have been announced as the special guests performing alongside Drake at Wireless Festival 2025, revealed to be the act previously listed as ‘The Mandem’ on the line-up. The grime collective will make their first live appearance in eight years at the festival, which is set to take place at London’s Finsbury Park.…

Sleep Token have launched a mysterious website titled ‘showmehowtodanceforever‘, appearing to signal the beginning of their next era. The band have created a new TikTok account directing visitors to the website, which features a background of pink flowers in mist alongside scrambled letters. When visitors click the letters ‘DOUOSVAVVM’ in sequence, they are directed to…

Central Cee, Bashy and Ayra Starr have emerged as the major winners at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. Bashy claimed two significant awards, taking home Album Of The Year for ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’, his first release in 15 years, alongside Best Hip Hop Act. Central Cee secured Best Male Act…

Beyoncé has added a fourth date at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for her ‘Cowboy Carter & the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit’ tour, setting a record for the most performances at the 75,000-plus capacity venue. The newly announced 14th July show will serve as the final date of the tour, which begins at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on…

Sam Akpro has shared a new track ‘Tunnel Vision’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Evenfall’, set to arrive on 28th March. “Tunnel vision is the feeling of being exhausted from the outside world – it’s late at night and everything seems to go past me. I’m watching a series or whatever but I’m not absorbing a…

The Smile have shared new remixes of two tracks from their latest album ‘Cutouts’, featuring reworkings from James Holden and Robert Stillman. The UK producer Holden has taken on ‘Don’t Get Me Started’, while multi-instrumentalist Stillman, who has performed live with the band, has remixed ‘Instant Psalm’. Both tracks are accompanied by visual pieces from…

Jensen McRae has announced details of her new album ‘I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!’, alongside plans for an extensive North American and European tour. The album, which follows 2022’s ‘Are You Happy Now?’, features eleven tracks including ‘The Rearranger’, ‘I Can Change Him’, ‘Savannah’, ‘Daffodils’, ‘Let Me Be Wrong’, ‘Novelty’, ‘I Don’t…

Sleigh Bells have announced their new album ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’, set for release via Mom+Pop. The announcement follows the Brooklyn noise pop duo’s recent single ‘Wanna Start a Band?’. The record, their first since 2021’s ‘Texis’, takes its name from singer Alexis Krauss’ late dog, Riz. “When she passed away, Alexis and I had…

Green Day are working with Live Nation Productions on a new comedy film titled New Years Rev, with casting currently underway in Oklahoma. The coming-of-age story follows three friends who embark on a cross-country journey after mistakenly believing they’re set to open for Green Day at a New Year’s show in Los Angeles. Mason Thames,…

Tate McRae and Lady Gaga have been announced as the next musical guests on Saturday Night Live, with episodes airing on 1st March and 8th March respectively. McRae will perform alongside host Shane Gillis, marking her second SNL appearance following her debut in November 2023, where she performed ‘Greedy’ and ‘Grave’. The appearance follows the…

Fontaines D.C. have teased new music with ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’, sharing a video clip featuring the unreleased track on social media. The Dublin band’s latest offering continues in the vein of their recent single ‘Favourite’, featuring bright acoustic guitars and driving percussion. The new track showcases frontman Grian Chatten’s vocals over an upbeat…

Label: Secretly CanadianReleased: 21st February 2025 Porridge Radio’s ‘The Machine Starts To Sing’ EP arrives like a friend who shows up at your door unannounced but improves your whole evening. These four tracks, born from the sessions of their fourth album, pack the emotional wallop of a full-length record into a compact framework that leaves no…

The 1975’s legal representatives have argued that individual band members should not be held personally liable for the controversial incident that led to the shutdown of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival in 2023. The band’s defence comes as part of an ongoing lawsuit from festival organisers Future Sound Asia (FSA), who are seeking £1.9 million in…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 21st February 2025 Luke Sital-Singh’s ‘Fool’s Spring’ is a bit like a therapy session that’s gone off the tracks, set to gentle folk arrangements. The London-born, LA-seasoned songwriter has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and when it works, like on the standout track ‘Hold the Lightning’, it really works. The song builds…

Label:Released: 21st February 2025 Rum Jungle’s ‘Recency Bias’ feels like finding last summer’s festival wristband in your jacket pocket – familiar, slightly worn, and still holding onto traces of those sun-drenched memories. The Australian outfit’s debut offering takes a few tracks to find its feet, ‘Weather’s Better’ finally introducing some proper momentum, channelling Peace-esque guitar swirls…

Label: Tip Top RecordingsReleased: 21st February 2025 Mandrake Handshake’s debut album creates its own gravitational field. ‘Earth-Sized Worlds’ floats through the consciousness like a warm breeze on a cosmic beach, where the sand sparkles with stardust and the waves crash in perfect 4/4 time. This Oxford-based collective have crafted an album that manages to be both…

Label: Polydor RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Sam Fender’s third album arrives burdened with immense expectation. While his debut established him as a rising star, 2021’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ propelled the Geordie singer-songwriter to stratospheric new heights on a trajectory marked by a Glastonbury sunset slot, sold-out stadium shows, and his name becoming a household staple. No…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 21st February 2025 On their third album, IDER find themselves caught between moments of genuine innovation and stretches of familiar territory that unfortunately fail to ignite the same spark. ‘Late To The World’ opens with its title-track, a perfectly serviceable introduction that sets the tone for an album that often plays it surprisingly safe.…

Label: Nice Swan RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Irish garage-punks Chalk took to the harsh landscape of volcanic Iceland to top out their trilogy of ‘Conditions’ EPs, and it was worth it. Continuing to infuse sharp house beats with thick guitar lines and high-tempo bops, the rugged, unpredictable landscape that surrounded the recording bleeds its way into…

Label: Run For Cover RecordsReleased: 21st February 2025 Two decades ago, the thought of a hardcore band – even one as melodic and emo-driven as Anxious – making a sophomore album like ‘Bambi’ would be tantamount to shooting Bambi’s mum. Fortunately, times have changed, meaning accusations of “going soft” or, even worse “selling out” no longer…

Label: AWALReleased: 14th February 2025 The Wombats have nothing left to prove. A band who grew from trailblazing flag-bearers in the middle of one era and continued to push against expectations to evolve into one of the UK’s biggest bands – on record number six, their status is secured. It’s what makes ‘Oh! The Ocean’ even…

Abbey Road Studios are set to host their sixth annual Equalise festival, running from 3rd-8th March, offering free recording workshops for aspiring female and non-binary artists and creatives. The programme will welcome eight aspiring engineers and producers each day, featuring workshop sessions from artists including Aziya (pictured), Divorce, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Fiona-Lee, and Flowerovlove, with a final…

Nature TV have announced new single ‘Aways It Goes’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Unlucky for Some’. The Brighton band’s new album is set for release via Heist or Hit on 9th May. The announcement comes as the group prepare for their first US tour, including an appearance at…

Brian D’Addario has announced his debut solo album ‘Till the Morning’, set for release on 20th March via Headstack Records, a new label founded by The Lemon Twigs. The eldest of the songwriting D’Addario duo has recorded the album alongside his brother Michael, who co-produced the record and provides harmony vocals, including co-lead vocals on…

Miso Extra has shared new single ‘Ghostly’, the latest track from her forthcoming debut album ‘Earcandy’, due 16th May. The British-Japanese artist’s new track, co-written with A. K. Paul, features glitchy beats and bilingual vocals, recorded with Grammy-winning engineer Ricky Damian at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13. “Ghostly is about returning to your senses and regaining…

Wishy have announced a new six-song EP titled ‘Planet Popstar’, set for release on 25th April via Winspear. The band have also shared new single ‘Fly’, accompanied by a video featuring footage from their 2024 tours. The EP comprises b-side tracks recorded during the sessions for their debut album ‘Triple Seven’. The collection will be…

Gordi has announced details of her third album ‘Like Plasticine’, alongside sharing new single ‘Peripheral Lover’. The Australian indie-pop artist – aka Sophie Payten – will release the twelve-track record via Mushroom Music on 30th May, which includes previous singles ‘Alien Cowboy’ and ‘Lunch At Dune’ featuring SOAK. “Summer in Nashville a few years ago,…

Samia has shared new single ‘Lizard’, taken from her upcoming third album ‘Bloodless’. The track follows previous single ‘Bovine Excision’ from the album, which arrives via Grand Jury Music on 25th April. “It’s painful to stay present, to exist as a real, flesh-and-blood person at a party, after existing comfortably as a myth or a…

BLACKPINK have announced their return to live performances with a stadium tour across North America, Europe, and the UK this summer. The K-pop group’s latest run of shows begins with two dates at Seoul’s Goyang Stadium, before visiting cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. European dates will see them perform in Paris,…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY In the depths of ‘oyster’, Chloe Moriondo finds herself swimming in familiar waters with newfound grace. The album emerges from the aftermath of her most public heartbreak, yet its aquatic themes run deeper than mere metaphor – reaching back to her earliest moments. “I always consider…

Sabrina Carpenter has added a second headline show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, set to take place on 6th July. The former Dork cover star will be joined by special guests Clairo and Olivia Dean for the additional date, which follows her sold-out performance on 5th July. Carpenter’s recent sixth studio album ‘Short…

Naming an EP ‘Productive Pain’ is deliciously contrary; it’s the kind of title that makes perfect sense in the middle of the night, when you’re knee-deep in ill-advised texts and picking apart the debris of your latest emotional earthquake. For Greta Isaac, that moment of clarity arrived in Middle Farm Studios, where raw nerves and…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan Borges has built something remarkable in the spaces between buttons and wires. His latest venture, The Null Club, stands as a testament to vintage hardware and human connection – a collection crafted through hand-stamped vinyl and cross-continental collaboration. The project emerged during those strange, isolated days of…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are teasing new music with Gracie Abrams, sharing snippets across social media that hint at a potential collaboration. The couple have posted a series of teasers for their upcoming album ‘I Said I Love You First’. Blanco shared footage of himself discovering Gomez and Abrams together, while Gomez followed with…

Mumford & Sons have shared new track ‘Malibu’, the opening song from their forthcoming album ‘RUSHMERE’. “‘Malibu’ was the first song we wrote when we got back together in Los Angeles in January 2023,” Marcus Mumford explains. “The song just felt like us, and the process of recording it with Dave [Cobb] captured it on…

LISA has revealed plans to launch Lalisa Comics in partnership with Zero Zero Entertainment. The project includes ‘ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC’, a 56-page premium comic inspired by her upcoming debut solo album. The comic, illustrated by Japanese artist MINOMIYABI, will be released alongside LISA’s debut solo album ‘ALTER-EGO’, which arrives via LLOUD Co./RCA Records. The…

Rising UK rapper Pozer has announced his debut four-track EP. Pozer has achieved multiple milestones in his early career, securing two MOBO Awards nominations, including Best Newcomer, alongside a nomination for the BBC Sound of 2025. The 24-year-old rapper has made significant strides in the industry, becoming the first UK rapper to have his debut…

High Vis have announced a North American tour with Militarie Gun this spring, following their current UK dates in support of their third album ‘Guided Tour’. The London band will begin their North American run at Seattle’s Neumos on 15th April, continuing through the US and Canada before concluding at The Regent in Los Angeles…

Lil Baby has announced details of his ‘Wham’ arena world tour for 2025. The rapper will begin the extensive run of shows with a North American leg, starting at Houston’s Toyota Center on 3rd June. The tour will visit multiple cities across the United States including Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Baltimore, Detroit, and Brooklyn before concluding…

Supergrass have announced new North American shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘I Should Coco’ with an extensive world tour throughout 2025. The Britpop quartet are set to perform their 1995 debut album in its entirety during the shows, which include dates across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Norway, and North America.…

Lady Gaga has revealed the full tracklist for her seventh studio album ‘Mayhem’. The 14-track record includes previously released singles ‘Die With a Smile’, ‘Abracadabra’, and ‘Disease’, alongside new tracks ‘Garden of Eden’, ‘Perfect Celebrity’, and ‘Zombieboy’. French producer Gesaffelstein features on track ‘Killah’, while Bruno Mars appears on a previously released collaboration. The full…

Porridge Radio’s final EP ‘The Machine Starts To Sing’ lands this week – less a full stop than an exclamation mark at the end of a decade-long sentence. It’s a beautifully calculated farewell that transforms their journey from Brighton’s makeshift practice rooms to a Mercury nomination and festival main stages into something approaching poetry. While…

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ has confirmed the group are set to release new music, following their recent announcement of an upcoming world tour. In a new interview with The Cut, ROSÉ discussed the group’s return following their temporary hiatus. “We will be coming out with new music soon,” she revealed. “We just knew there was no reason…

Samia has announced a North American tour in support of her forthcoming album ‘Bloodless’, alongside sharing new single ‘Lizard’. The tour begins following a series of UK in-store performances around the album’s release, with the North American dates kicking off in Portland on 20th May. Samia will be joined by Raffaella for the majority of…

Download Festival have added a new wave of acts to their 2025 lineup, with MOTHICA, Rise Against and Twin Atlantic joining the bill at Donington Park. The announcement also includes additions such as Opeth, Myles Kennedy, AWOLNATION, Power Trip, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Crossfaith, Dirty Honey, unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, Shinedown, Zetra, Palaye Royale, Bastardane, Kids…

Slung have shared their new single ‘Collider’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘In Ways’, due 2nd May. The Brighton rock outfit’s latest track showcases vocalist Katie Oldham‘s storytelling, with lyrics focusing on a fictional cult and their relationship with psychedelics. “I came up with a new narrative for this one based on the psych-infused…

SEVENTEEN’s HOSHI and WOOZI are set to release their first single album as a unit, ‘BEAM’, on 10th March. The duo, both key members of SEVENTEEN, have unveiled a logo trailer and concept teaser for the release. The teaser presents a black-and-white aesthetic incorporating light and shadow elements, culminating in a sequence featuring printed logos…

Anxious have shared new single ‘Never Said’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Bambi’. The Connecticut punk band’s second full-length follows their 2022 debut ‘Little Green House’, and arrives via Run For Cover Records this coming Friday (21st February). Vocalist Grady Allen discusses the new track, saying, “In our music subculture, there often seems to be…

Avalon Emerson has announced a new project titled ‘Perpetual Emotion Machine’, releasing a cover of Oppenheimer Analysis’ ‘Don’t Be Seen With Me’ via Dead Oceans. The project is described as a living, evolving venture focused on creating connections through dance music, drawing from various genres and decades of dance music history. “These songs were created…

Tropical Fuck Storm have signed to Fire Records, marking the occasion with the release of their new single ‘Goon Show’. The Melbourne four-piece have shared a statement about the track, saying: “Here’s a neat little jingle to usher in the dumb phone revolution of 2025. It’s time to downgrade and spend an afternoon or two…

In the ever-churning waters of British alternative music, where earnestness often drowns in a sea of calculated cool, something new has surfaced from an unlikely source – a teenage social media prank gone wonderfully awry. The Pill, emerging from the Isle of Wight, represent that rarest of modern phenomena: a band whose artificial origins somehow…

Youth Lagoon has shared new track ‘Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)’, alongside announcing UK and European tour dates ahead of his new album ‘Rarely Do I Dream’. “Someone said my music makes them feel like they died in the forest, and I’ve honestly never heard a better compliment,” Trevor Powers says. “I don’t think I have…

Manic Street Preachers are leading the race for this week’s UK Number One album with their latest release ‘Critical Thinking’. The Welsh band’s 15th studio album is currently ahead of Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short N’ Sweet’, with approximately 2,700 units separating the two releases according to the Official Charts. If successful, this would mark their third…

Dork’s Night Out is turning the dial up on an already blazing February in London. Following the epic conclusion of the Hype List Tour 2025, the incendiary Vincent’s Last Summer have been officially tapped as the support act for Witch Post’s spellbinding show at the mighty Sebright Arms on 27th February. For those who’ve been…

Rosalía has joined the cast of ‘Euphoria’ for its third season. The Spanish singer-songwriter has been confirmed as a new addition to the HBO series, marking her acting debut in a major television production. “If there’s anything that excites me as much as creating a good melody or writing a great lyric it’s becoming a…

Almost two years ago, Inhaler were set to play Brixton Academy for the first time. Fate interfered, and as the venue closure and ever-receding reopening date got in the way, their debut was indefinitely postponed. It ended up being a blessing and a curse; it’s not that they weren’t prepared in 2023. Their second album…

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is set to auction Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ at Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale in London, with an estimate of £3-5 million. The entirely hand-painted work, which has been part of Hoppus and his wife Skye’s collection since 2011, will be exhibited at Sotheby’s New York before moving to London for…

nothing,nowhere. has shared a new emo cover of Chappell Roan’s ‘HOT TO GO!’. The cover forms part of Joe Mulherin’s (for it is he, etc etc – Ed) new social media series ‘Will it emo?’, where he reimagines tracks in his signature style. The song originally appeared on Roan’s debut album ‘The Rise And Fall…

Emma-Jean Thackray has shared new single ‘It’s Okay’, featuring Seattle drummer, rapper and bandleader Kassa Overall. The track is taken from her second album ‘Weirdo’, coming via Brownswood Recordings and Parlophone on 25th April. ‘It’s Okay’ represents a significant moment for Thackray, who says: “This is a lullaby for everyone that needs some soothing –…

Oslo Twins have released new single ‘I Wake Up Slowly’, taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Tresor’, which arrives on 14th March via Half-Normal Records. The new track, produced by band members Eric C. Davies and Claudia Vulliamy in their east London studio, showcases the group’s evolution towards a more electronic sound, incorporating minimalist synth-pop arrangements…

Flora from Kansas has shared new single ‘Wait For You’, the latest track to be taken from her upcoming debut EP ‘Homesick’. The 17-year-old artist recorded the EP entirely at home, utilising various rooms throughout the house, including bedrooms, the basement, and the living room piano. The collection was mixed by Ali Chant, known for…

Tommy Cash has been announced as Estonia’s representative for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Switzerland. The 33-year-old artist emerged in the 2010s and has released two studio albums, ‘Euroz Dollaz Yeniz’ (2014) and ‘¥€$’ (2018). Cash has collaborated with numerous artists including A.G. Cook, 100 Gecs and Boys Noize, and features on Charli…

Megan Thee Stallion has launched her own tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas, featuring two varieties – a Blanco and a Reposado bottle. The tequila is made from single-source, 100 per cent Blue Weber agave, harvested from the volcanic highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, and produced at the Casa Centinela distillery. The Blanco variant features citrus notes and…

James Bay is set to perform an intimate London show at the 100 Club as part of BRITs Week 2025. The singer-songwriter will take to the stage at the 350-capacity Oxford Street venue on 5th March, joining a BRITs Week line-up that includes Kasabian, Soft Play, Nova Twins and Joy Crookes. The performance includes an…

Placebo frontman Brian Molko has been charged with defamation in Italy following comments made about Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni at Sonic Park festival in summer 2023. Prosecutors in Turin have opened an investigation into claims of “contempt of the institutions” after Molko’s remarks about Meloni at the event. The charge carries a maximum fine…

ARTMS have announced North American dates for their 2025 ‘Lunar Theory’ world tour, including shows across the United States and Canada. The K-pop group, consisting of former LOONA members Kim Lip, Choerry, JinSoul, HaSeul and HeeJin, will begin the tour with two shows in Seoul before heading to North America, where they will perform across…

EVNNE have announced their 2025 ‘SET N GO’ tour, which will see the K-pop group perform across Asia and Australia. The seven-piece boyband will begin the tour with two shows in Seoul on 5th and 6th April, before embarking on dates across Taiwan, Australia, China, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. The tour marks EVNNE’s third concert…

Parkway Drive are set to perform at Sydney Opera House with a full orchestra as part of the venue’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The metalcore band will take to the stage on 9th June for the one-off performance, which will be recorded for an upcoming film and live album titled ‘HOME’. To celebrate the announcement of…

Seulgi has announced her second mini-album ‘Accidentally On Purpose’, set for release on 10th March. The Red Velvet member’s forthcoming release marks her first solo material since renewing her contract with SM Entertainment in 2023. The label and artist shared teaser images and a promotional schedule at midnight KST on 18th February. ‘Accidentally On Purpose’…

Massive Attack are set to headline LIDO Festival in London’s Victoria Park on 6th June, marking their first London festival appearance in nine years. The Bristol band will perform at the new festival’s battery-powered event alongside Air, Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist are FORENSICS, and Tirzah. The performance continues Massive Attack’s work with ACT 1.5…

House of Protection have announced their second EP ‘Outrun You All’, set for release via Red Bull Records. The duo have also shared new single ‘Afterlife’. The track sees the band working with producer Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me The Horizon, and arrives accompanied by a new video. “‘Afterlife’ was the second song we…

Øya Festival have announced a new wave of artists for their 2025 event, adding to previously confirmed headliners Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Queens of the Stone Age and girl in red. The latest additions include Lola Young, who currently holds the UK number one single with ‘Messy’, and BBC Sound of 2025 nominee Mk.gee. Swedish…

Charli XCX has suggested the possibility of a collaborative album with Clairo, following their recent performance together at Laneway Festival 2025. The pair performed Clairo’s track ‘Sofia’ at the Melbourne edition of the festival on 14th February, after which Charli shared her thoughts on potential future collaborations. “I really had fun doing it and it…

Madonna has announced plans to re-release her 1994 album ‘Bedtime Stories’ on vinyl. The singer shared a trailer for the upcoming re-issue on social media, featuring the album’s title track ‘Bedtime Story’. While a specific release date has not been confirmed, Madonna indicated the release would be “coming soon”. ‘Bedtime Stories’, Madonna’s sixth studio album,…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has discussed her casting process for the third season of The White Lotus, which marks her acting debut. The K-pop star explained to The Wrap that she pursued the role as part of a desire to “switch to a new chapter in my life”. “The White Lotus opportunity came in, and [I] was…

PVRIS have dropped a re-recorded version of ‘My House’ featuring Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox, alongside a series of anniversary shows for summer 2025. The new version of the track features dual vocals from PVRIS’ Lyndsey Gunnulfsen and LaPlante, reimagining the song from PVRIS’ ‘White Noise’ album. “It was such an honour to have Courtney featured…

Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá are set to continue ‘The Umbrella Academy’ comic book series with a new story titled ‘The Umbrella Academy: Plan B’, launching via Dark Horse Comics. The series sees Way and Bá collaborating as co-writers, with Bá also providing illustrations. The first issue is scheduled for release on 11th June. “Telling…

Sam Fender and Lola Young are set to perform at this year’s BRIT Awards, completing the lineup for the 2025 ceremony at London’s O2 arena on 1st March. The pair join previously announced performers JADE, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party at the event, which will be hosted by…

Lady Gaga has unveiled an interactive preview of her upcoming seventh studio album ‘Mayhem’. The pop star’s official website now features floating black letters against an orange backdrop, revealing potential lyrics from the forthcoming record. Visitors can interact with the display by clicking and dragging their cursor across the screen, causing random clusters of letters…

Haim have performed a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ alongside Emma Stone at Saturday Night Live’s SNL50 afterparty. The band, consisting of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana, delivered the performance on stage with Stone at the intimate event, which followed the show’s 50th anniversary special. The collaboration marks a continued relationship between Haim and Stone,…

Sheffield’s The Leadmill have received positive news as the city council have rejected a planning application to demolish parts of the legendary venue. The application, which sought to demolish a toilet block and complete infill works bordering Suffolk Road, was submitted by current tenant Phil Mills. The plans aimed to “return the building to pre-leasing…

Ezra Collective have shared their first release of 2025, teaming up with British-Colombian singer-songwriter Sasha Keable for new single ‘Body Language’. The track, which incorporates elements of cumbia music and celebrates Latin American culture, follows the contemporary jazz group’s successful 2024, which saw their third album ‘Dance, No One’s Watching’ break into the top 10…

Camila Cabello has announced details of her ‘Yours, C Tour’, which will visit the UK and Europe this summer. The tour, in support of Cabello’s 2024 album ‘C,XOXO’, begins with a series of festival appearances in Spain, including slots at Starlite Occident Festival in Marbella and Alma Occident Festival in Barcelona and Madrid. Following performances…

Young people in the UK are going out less frequently than they did last year, according to new research from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The study, conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the NTIA, surveyed 2,001 UK residents aged 18-30. The findings reveal that 61 per cent of participants have reduced their nighttime…

The Wombats have always been the indie band with a twinkle in their eye and a foot on the dancefloor. Bursting out of mid-2000s Liverpool, the trio made a name with witty lyrics about neurotic love lives and nights out, all wrapped in ridiculously catchy tunes. Dismissed by some as “landfill indie” back in the…

Post Malone has announced his biggest international headline tour to date, extending his North American run to include European and UK dates for August and September 2025. The BIG ASS World Tour will see Post Malone perform at stadiums across Europe, marking his first stadium shows in the EU and UK. Beginning at Prague’s Airport…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY If you’d told us back in 2018, when we first encountered a bright-eyed Sam Fender, that he’d soon be a cornerstone of British rock music, we might have found the prediction both surprising and oddly inevitable. Yet here we are, awaiting ‘People Watching’, his third album, after watching him emerge…

Sugababes are set to headline Brighton & Hove Pride’s On The Park main stage on 3rd August 2025, joining previously announced Saturday headliner Mariah Carey. The original line-up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy will bring their catalogue of hits to the festival, including ‘Round Round’, ‘Push The Button’, ‘Hole In The Head’,…

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Irish singer-songwriter Annika Kilkenny has released her new EP ‘Me In The Mud’, alongside focus track ‘Tango’. The new EP, produced by Ant Whiting and co-written with Emily Phillips, documents a period of transformation in young adulthood. The project moves from feelings of stagnation through to self-discovery, with ‘Tango’ serving as a key moment in…

Video games have become a staple hobby for many people all around the world. Gamers aren’t just drawn to interesting characters, exciting storylines or high-quality graphics but also engaging soundtracks that align with the video game’s theme. Nowadays, games developers are experimenting with different sounds to create an immersive gaming experience. So, let’s dive into…

Tems has released a new music video for ‘Boy O Boy’, taken from her debut studio album ‘Born In The Wild’. The black and white visual, directed by Loris Russier and written by Tems, explores themes of relationship struggles. The track appears on her debut album, released via RCA Records/Since ’93. The Nigerian singer-songwriter recently…

SM Entertainment have announced a star-studded lineup for SMTOWN LIVE 2025 at London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham, marking the concert series’ return to Europe after 14 years. The event, scheduled for 28th June, will feature performances from TVXQ!, Girls’ Generation’s HYOYEON, Red Velvet, NCT 127, and aespa. They join previously announced acts SUHO and CHANYEOL of…

Sabrina Carpenter has appeared in the latest Saturday Night Live sketch featuring recurring character Domingo, alongside her performance at SNL’s 50th anniversary special. The singer took part in both the opening of the show, performing ‘Homeward Bound’ with Paul Simon, and appeared in a wedding-themed sketch later in the broadcast. The skit featured Carpenter as…

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard have performed a rendition of Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ during the SNL50 live special, following their earlier collaboration at the SNL50 Homecoming Concert where they paid tribute to Queen. The performance, introduced by Aubrey Plaza in her first public appearance of 2025, marked another significant moment in the…

LE SSERAFIM have announced their fifth mini-album ‘Hot’, set for release on 14th March. The K-pop group shared a teaser clip titled ‘I’m Burning Hot’, featuring an animated version of their logo. The new project marks their first release of 2025 and follows their August 2024 mini-album ‘Crazy’. ‘Crazy’ included the track ‘1800-hot-n-fun’, which the…

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has revealed that Britney Spears served as inspiration for her new solo mini-album ‘Amortage’. Speaking to Billboard about the release, Jisoo shared her admiration for the pop star’s iconic music video. “Every time I prepare for a solo release, I always find myself going back to her ‘…Baby One More Time’ music video…

Paul McCartney has made his return to Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the show’s 50th anniversary episode, performing a medley of songs from The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’. The performance marked McCartney’s fifth appearance as a musical guest on the long-running sketch comedy show, and his first since 2012. His set featured three tracks from the…

Chappell Roan has launched an interactive phone campaign ahead of what looks to be her next single, ‘The Giver’. The campaign features a dedicated phone line (620-HOT-TO-GO / 620-468-8646) where callers can access an automated menu system offering various ‘job’ options. Each selection provides listeners with an exclusive audio snippet from ‘The Giver’. The menu…

Wireless Festival have announced Drake will headline all three nights of their 20th anniversary edition at London’s Finsbury Park from 11th-13th July, marking the first time an artist has performed three unique headline sets at a festival. The Canadian artist’s appearance will be his first UK performance in six years, having last headlined Wireless in…

Lizzo has revealed that she and SZA nearly formed a rock band called Pussy Lasers, alongside another undisclosed artist. The revelation came during a Twitch stream, where Lizzo discussed her involvement in recording SZA’s track ‘F2F’ from the 2022 album ‘SOS’. ‘We just always been friends, and it’s a sacred space for me in this…

Taylor Swift has surpassed Madonna as the female artist with the most UK Number One albums, securing her 13th chart-topper with ‘Lover (Live From Paris)’. The live album, which features performances from Swift’s 2019 studio LP, sold 47,000 copies in its opening week, marking the highest first-week sales for any album in 2025. Originally released…

The team behind London nightclubs Drumsheds and Printworks are set to open a new 2,000-capacity venue in South London. Corner Corner will be located at the site of a shopping centre in Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe. The venue received approval from Southwark Council’s planning committee on 5th February, following plans submitted by property developers British Land…

Haim have teased their return with new music, sharing ‘cryptic social media posts’ hinting at an upcoming single. The band shared an Instagram post featuring images from Danielle Haim’s 36th birthday celebrations in New York on 13th February, with the caption: “(ha)i’m single.. haim single?” This was followed by an Instagram story showing all three…

Jack White has performed at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The Detroit musician closed the celebratory event with a rendition of Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’, followed by his own track ‘Seven Nation Army’. Jack White closes out the show with ‘The Hardest Button…

Nirvana have reunited for a performance at Saturday Night Live’s SNL 50: The Homecoming concert, featuring Post Malone on vocals. The iconic group’s surviving members Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear performed ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ at the event on 14th February. The performance follows their recent appearance at the FireAid benefit concert in…

Miley Cyrus has performed ‘Flowers’ at Saturday Night Live’s SNL 50: The Homecoming concert on 14th February. The performance saw Cyrus engage with the audience during her rendition of the Record of the Year winning track, referencing her recent Grammy Awards appearance. “Are y’all doing that Grammys thing where you guys are famous and shit…

David Byrne and Robyn have performed a surprise duet of ‘Dancing On My Own’ at Saturday Night Live’s SNL 50: The Homecoming concert. The performance took place at the special event on 14th February, which celebrated SNL’s 50th anniversary. The concert, hosted by SNL alumnus Jimmy Fallon and executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Mark…

Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg have performed a surprise Lonely Island medley at SNL 50: The Homecoming concert. The performance, which took place on 14th February, saw Gaga join forces with the Brooklyn 99 star for a series of Lonely Island classics. The pair began with an attempted rendition of ‘Shallow’, which was cut short…

Lizzo has teased the beginning of a new musical era, sharing a preview clip during a Twitch livestream on 14th February. The preview features the artist in an emotional scene, showing her crying before transitioning to laughter, concluding with a direct look into the camera. The clip ends with ’28th February’ appearing on screen. During…

Underoath have announced their new album ‘The Place After This One’, which will arrive via MNRK Heavy on 28th March. The twelve-track record features previously released singles ‘Generation No Surrender’, ‘Survivor’s Guilt’, and ‘Teeth’, alongside new offering ‘All The Love Is Gone’, which you can check out below. Guitarist Tim McTague explains the concept behind…

ALOK and Kylie Minogue have teamed up for new single ‘Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love’. A new video, directed by Sophie Muller, has also been released. ALOK reflects on the collaboration: “In 2021, I remixed ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ during a live set with my brother Bhaskar, and the…

The Futureheads’ Barry Hyde has shared new single ‘Come All You Colliers’. The track is taken from his second solo album ‘Miners’ Ballads’, set for release on 21st March via Sirenspire Records. The concept record, commissioned by Sunderland City Council and Paul Emerson, explores the coal mining heritage of north east England, with a particular…

Clara Le Bouar has shared her new single ‘Silver’, a tender alt-pop track dedicated to her best friend. The Paris-based singer-songwriter’s latest offering follows her debut EP ‘Songs’, which arrived in August 2024. The seven-track collection introduced Le Bouar’s delicate approach to storytelling through music, with her first single ‘Stupid Song’ accumulating nearly 200,000 streams…

Karin Ann and Duncan Laurence have teamed up for new single ‘choking on my words’. The track, which marks the end of Karin Ann’s ‘through the telescope’ era, sees the pair explore themes of loss and self-reflection. “I wrote this song about the idea of having a conversation with the dark parts of yourself, maybe…

OK Go have announced their fifth studio album ‘And the Adjacent Possible’, set for release on 11th April, alongside two new tracks ‘A Good, Good Day at Last’ and ‘Going Home’. The 12-track collection marks the band’s first studio album in over a decade, following 2014’s ‘Hungry Ghosts’. The new tracks feature animated lyric videos…

Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Zac Farro have released the former’s grandfather Rusty Williams’ debut album ‘Grand Man’ via Farro’s Congrats Records. The 13-track collection, recorded in the 1970s but never formally released, features songs that Williams created at Frank Morris’ studio in Meridian, MS. “I don’t expect anything, and I’m too old to be famous,”…

Knives have announced their debut album ‘Glitter’, which will arrive via Marshall Records on 2nd May. The Bristol-based noise collective’s new release features latest single ‘The Dagger’, which addresses cultural divisions faced by immigrants in the UK. Speaking about the track, the band explain: “The lyric ‘what’s a knight to a king to a queen…

Saturday Night Live have announced additional performers for their 50th anniversary special, with Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter, and Paul Simon joining the line-up. The three-hour primetime special, set to take place on 16th February at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, will combine musical performances with live sketches featuring past and present SNL cast members.…

Sam Fender has shared new single ‘Remember My Name’, alongside a video featuring I, Daniel Blake actor Dave Johns. The track marks the fourth single from Fender’s upcoming album ‘People Watching’, following previous releases ‘Arm’s Length’, ‘Wild Long Lie’ and the title track. Johns appears in the video alongside Philippa Briggs, exploring themes of love,…

PVRIS have announced a new version of ‘My House’ featuring Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, set to arrive on 18th February. The collaboration comes as PVRIS prepare for their ‘White Noise’ 10th anniversary tour, which will see the band perform their debut album in full, followed by a set of more recent material. “Can’t believe so many…

It’s London Calling and show six of the Dork Hype List Tour. Like a machine running on bangers and fresh music, we’ve travelled across the land turning venues into bubbling pots of Hype. You’re welcome. Tonight in London, a sold-out Colours Hoxton overflows with a crowd eager for the buzzy buffet we’re ready to deliver.…

Ed Sheeran has appeared to reveal the title of his next album, commenting ‘Play’ in response to fan speculation on social media. The comment came after discussions around Sheeran changing his profile picture, with fans questioning what mathematical symbol might feature in his next release – a reference to his previous albums ‘+’, ‘x’, ‘÷’,…

Olivia Dean has released a new live performance visual for ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’, filmed at RAK Studios in North London. The track serves as the lead song and end credits music for the upcoming film ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’. The performance, directed by Jake Erland, sees Dean accompanied by…

Addison Rae has released her new single ‘High Fashion’ via Columbia Records, accompanied by a new music video directed by Mitch Ryan. The track’s lyrics were initially teased when Rae was spotted wearing a t-shirt featuring the chorus in pink lettering, before being published in Rolling Stone’s February 2025 issue, where she appeared on the…

Charli XCX and Clairo have performed ‘Sofia’ together during Clairo’s set at Laneway Festival in Melbourne. The collaboration took place during Clairo’s set at the Australian festival earlier today (14th February), with the pair sharing the stage for a rendition of the track from Clairo’s 2019 album ‘Immunity’. The performance marked the first time Clairo…

Hartlepool indie-pop outfit MARKETPLACE have released their latest single ‘Ode to Monty’, a playful reimagining of the traditional love song format centred around Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don. The five-piece band’s new track follows their debut EP, maintaining their signature blend of indie-pop while channelling the energy of their live performances. The single was produced…

“What exactly do you do for an encore?” That’s the question Pulp’s frontman Jarvis Cocker teasingly posed to the world when hinting at the band’s reunion. In 2023, the Britpop legends answered it by storming back on stage for the first time in over a decade​. Now, in 2025, Pulp’s encore has become a full-fledged…

Pulp have announced details of a full UK arena tour, set to take place this summer. The Sheffield group, who have recently signed to Rough Trade Records, will embark on a run of shows beginning at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 7th June. The announcement arrives alongside a message from the band, reading: “Do you want…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It’s been four years since The Velveteers’ debut album, ‘Nightmare Daydream’, and they’ve made every minute count. Filling this time with tours supporting rock behemoths Guns N Roses, The Black Keys, and Smashing Pumpkins, they’re now readying their second album, ‘A Million Knives’. As much a step up as it is…