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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rizzle Kicks have returned with their first new music as a duo in nine years, releasing new single ‘Javelin’. The track, produced by Swindle and Ant Whiting, is taken from Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé‘s forthcoming as-yet-unannounced project. Speaking about ‘Javelin’, Rizzle Kicks say: “We wrote Javelin in a family home in a good place…

Dublin-based band Still Blue have released their new single ‘Brushstrokes’. Out today (Friday, 30th August), it marks the first in a series of upcoming releases planned through mid to late 2024 and arrives following their television debut on The Late Late Show, where they performed their track ‘Honeysuckle Daydream’. Frontwoman and songwriter Nicole Lyons says…

Primal Scream have released a new song titled ‘Deep Dark Waters’. The track is taken from their upcoming album ‘Come Ahead’, due out on 8th November via BMG. The track marks the band’s first new studio music in eight years. Speaking about the song, Bobby Gillespie says: “Deep Dark Waters is influenced by the writings…

Drum ‘n’ bass icon Andy C and two-time BRIT Award winner Becky Hill have released their long-awaited collaboration, ‘Indestructible’. The track, which both artists have been playing throughout the summer, has been in the works for nearly a decade, with Andy C including an early version in his sets years ago. Andy C says, “It’s…

Mabel has released a new single titled ‘Chat’. The track, out now via Polydor Records, follows her recent singles ‘Vitamins’ and ‘Look At My Body Pt.II’, featuring Shygirl, as well as her collaboration with Ghanaian artist Black Sherif on the track ‘Zero’, and latest drop ‘Female Intuition’. Speaking about the single Mabel says: “Chat is…

Florrie has released a new single, ‘Swimming Pool’. It follows on from her long-awaited debut album; the multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and songwriter releases ‘The Lost Ones’ back in June via BMG and Xenomania Records. She’s also recently supported Girls Aloud (who she’s previously both played and written for) at their five O2 Arena London shows…

FLO have released a new single, ‘Bending My Rules’. it’s the latest from their not-long-announced debut album ‘Access All Areas’. The BRITs Rising Star award winners’ first full-length is set for release on 15th November via Island Records, and was executive produced by MNEK. The full-length follows recent singles ‘Walk Like This’, ‘Caught Up’, and…

Bambie Thug has released a new single and video, ‘Hex So Heavy’. The track comes as the artist embarks on their first UK and European headline tour, and serves as a warning to those who have wronged them. Speaking about the new single, Bambie shares: “Hex So Heavy is a witches siren, a warning to…

UPSET COVER STORY Enumclaw have learned that sometimes, not getting what you want can lead to finding what you need. Their second album, ‘Home In Another Life’, is a testament to that journey—born from setbacks, but bursting with raw, real-time reflections. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Steven Loftin. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY…

PC Music have announced their second Halloween special, POP CRYPT II: DAY & NIGHT. The event is set to take place at HERE at Outernet in London on 31st October, split into two parts: DAY, featuring live music sets from 5pm to 10pm, followed by NIGHT, a club night running from 11pm to 4am. The…

STONE have released a new version of ‘Save Yourself’, featuring DOPE LEMON. The song, originally the closing track of the Liverpool quartet’s debut album ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’, has been reworked to include vocals and instrumentation from DOPE LEMON, the project of Australian artist Angus Stone. Frontman Fin Power says, “I never would have…

Everything Everything have announced a new UK headline tour set to begin in November. The tour comes after the release of their latest album ‘Mountainhead’, and also follows a sold-out UK headline tour this year, as well as a co-headline tour of Australia with The Vaccines and appearances at festivals including Radio 1’s Big Weekend…

With a string of successful singles, high-profile collaborations, and a summer festival schedule that would make seasoned veterans weep, it’s already pretty clear that A Little Sound is a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of. As she teams up with British pop royalty the Sugababes, that starts right now. Check out the latest…

Since the beginning of human civilisation we have been making music. For example, the first musical instrument found, a flute made from a vulture’s bone, dates back about 42,000 years. In fact, music’s so ingrained in our culture and natures that it is as important a form of communication as language. Indeed, it has been…

Eades have been building something out of their northern encampment for a while now, but with their new EP, ‘Fight Or Flight’, they’re ready to leap into the unknown. It’s a five-track whirlwind that blends raw energy with lo-fi charm, all while capturing the emotional turbulence of finding your place in a world that’s constantly…

Wasia Project are levelling up with their new EP, ‘Isotope’, a deliciously dark offering that sees the sibling duo pushing their sound into bold, uncharted waters. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY What were you doing when you were 19? Maybe you were at uni, getting…

From lockdown garden jams to supporting Paolo Nutini, Scottish folk risers Brògeal ride a Celtic revival. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Jennifer McCord. It’s a good time to be Scottish folk band Brògeal. Riding a resurgent wave of traditional Celtic music but blending it with their own indie sensibilities, what started as a bit of lockdown fun…

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

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

You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Ellie Bleach. 9.30AM → My waking up is often from a series of vivid dreams. Last night’s instalment involved an aunt scolding me for being…

Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Master Peace has his cereal in orange juice. What did you last dream about?Money! What’s the most ridiculous…

Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Tallulah Sim-Savage from HotWax would like to be, er… a bus pole? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever…

Label: CommunionReleased: 30th August 2024 ‘Midas’ is the definition of rough and ready. Created in a phone-free studio where listening to Beatles vinyls was a focal point of recalibration and inspiration, what’s captured is a certain upfront rawness and authenticity that not many are able to achieve. The album makes no apologies and it’s not meant…

Label: Transgressive RecordsReleased: 30th August 2024 ‘Lagos Paris London’ is the realisation of a lifelong dream for Foals frontman Yannis Philipakis as he collaborates with the legendary late drummer Tony Allen on an EP combining all the fire and fury of Foals at their most incendiary with the dexterous joy and musical fluidity of Tony Allen’s…

Label: NettwerkReleased: 30th August 2024 Paris Paloma is an artist who thrives on making statements. Her music is powerful, evocative and supremely moving. Her debut album ‘The Cacophony’ captures all that grandeur and majesty, highlighting Paris as a vital new alt-pop voice.  A track like ‘His Land’ is an example of the drama and expansive quality…

Label: Run For Cover RecordsReleased: 30th August 2024 Enumclaw’s second effort, ‘Home In Another Life’, builds on the raw energy of their debut while showcasing a band coming into their own. The Tacoma-based quartet delivers a collection of songs that blend the grit of grunge with the emotional honesty of indie-rock, resulting in an album that…

Moonchild Sanelly has released the video for her latest track ‘Big Booty’. The video, filmed in London last month, was directed by duo By The East, while the track itself is the second from Moonchild’s upcoming as-yet-unannounced new album. The directors comments on the collaboration: “This was our first time collaborating with an international artist…

Iceland Airwaves have announced the third wave of artists for their 2024 festival. The event – set to take place in Downtown Reykjavík from 7th – 9th November – will be celebrating its 25th anniversary, featuring a mix of international acts and local Icelandic talent. Newly confirmed are Charlotte Day Wilson (pictured), Davidsson, Flott, Hjálmar,…

Kynsy has announced her new EP ‘Utopia’, set for release on 27th October via Nice Swan Records. The Dublin-raised, London-based artist has also shared a new live session with The Close Encounter Club, featuring spring’s standalone single ‘Money’ and upcoming EP track ‘Formaldehyde’. Speaking about the forthcoming EP, Kynsy says: “​​With this new EP, I…

Victoria Monét has released a new single titled ‘SOS (Sex On Sight)’, featuring USHER. The track is the first new release from her forthcoming ‘JAGUAR II Deluxe’ album, following her three Grammy wins earlier this year, including Best New Artist. Monét explains the concept behind the song: “SOS (Sex On Sight) is about desire. It’s…

Allie X has released a new version of her track ‘Galina’. The new version of ‘Galina’, which originally appeared on Allie X’s fifth studio album ‘Girl With No Face’, features Honduran-American singer-songwriter-producer Empress Of. Allie X says, “Empress Of is an artist I’ve admired for many years and it felt like the right collaboration for…

The 1975’s George Daniel has released an Oscar Farrell remix of his debut solo single ‘Screen Cleaner’. The track arrives via dh2, the new electronic imprint he is leading at the band’s label Dirty Hit, which recently celebrated its launch with a party at Brixton’s Phonox. ‘Screen Cleaner’ features vocals from Swedish pop artist Tove…

Oasis have announced three additional dates for their OASIS LIVE 25 world tour, extending their run of shows in the UK and Ireland. The tour, which marks the band’s return after years of speculation, will be their only European dates next year. It coincides with the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’, released…

Loyle Carner has announced a special headline show at The Warehouse Project this autumn. The British rapper and musician will perform at Depot Mayfield in Manchester on 4th October as part of The Warehouse Project’s 2024 season. He’s curated a lineup that includes yasiin bey (formerly known as Mos Def), Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn,…

MICHELLE have unveiled their new single ‘Cathy’. It’s the latest track from their forthcoming album ‘Songs About You Specifically’, set for release on 27th September via Transgressive. Speaking about the track, MICHELLE share: “‘Cathy’ is a soft indie song about being alone after a breakup and leaning into all the thoughts and patterns you know you…

Jamie xx has released ‘Dafodil’, the fourth single from his upcoming second album. ‘In Waves’ is set for release on 20th September via Young, and follows on from Jamie xx’s debut album ‘In Colour’, released nine years ago. The new track features collaborations with Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear, and John Glacier. Jamie says: “Dafodil was…

30 years since its release, Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ remains a record that didn’t just spark a band, but drove a whole nation into an era of self-destructive hedonism, wild optimism, and sweeping change. Words: Dan Harrison. In the early 1990s, the British music scene was in need of a kick up the arse.…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY After a string of Really Very Good singles, Emily Burns has finally announced her debut album ‘Die Happy’. As she delivers the title track, read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Picture the scene. It’s a few minutes to midnight, and somewhere, Emily…

The Last Dinner Party have announced the release of ‘Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers’, a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut album, set to arrive on 11th October. The expanded release will feature reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside covers of tracks by other artists. Accompanying the announcement, The Last Dinner…

New York trio Sunflower Bean have released a new single, ‘Teach Me To Be Bad’. It’s from their new EP ‘SHAKE’, which is set for release on 27th September via Lucky Number. The band’s first fully self-produced and recorded project, it promises to showcase some of Sunflower Bean’s heaviest sounds to date. The band –…

Master Peace has unveiled his new track ‘Save Me’. It’s the second single from his upcoming EP ‘How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace’, set for release on 4th October via PMR Records. Master Peace explains: “Save me – is about finally moving on in a relationship, and meeting someone new instantly and thinking these can…

Kim Deal has announced her debut solo album, ‘Nobody Loves You More’. Set for release on 22nd November, the 11-track record marks Deal’s first full-length album under her own name. Alongside the announcement, Deal has shared the album’s second single, ‘Crystal Breath’. The album features collaborations with various musicians, including members of The Breeders, Teenage…

The WAEVE, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have released a new single. ‘Broken Boys’ is the latest cut from upcoming album ‘City Lights’, coming on 20th September, which also features their recently-released single of the same name and ‘You Saw’. The duo – who released their self-titled debut studio album…

Bree Runway, RØRY, Matilda Mann and Connie Constance are set to perform intimate live shows across London in support of War Child UK’s ‘Day of the Girl’ campaign. The series of performances, taking place throughout the week commencing 7th October, aims to raise awareness and funds for the charity’s work protecting children affected by war.…

Dolores Forever have released a new single, ‘Concrete’. It’s a track from their upcoming debut album; ‘It’s Nothing’ will arrive on 20th September featuring previous singles ‘Split Lip’ and ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’ and ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’. “You can’t pick your favourite child, but this…

Wunderhorse have unveiled a new track titled ‘Arizona’. It marks the latest offering from their upcoming second album ‘Midas’, set for release on 30th August, and follows their sets at Reading & Leeds over the bank holiday weekend. The full-length was recorded at Minnesota’s Pachyderm Studio with producer Craig Silvey, known for his work with…

Orla Gartland has released a new single, ‘Late To The Party’. A collab with Declan McKenna, it’s from her second studio album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’, set for release on 4th October via her own label New Friends. “‘Late To The Party’ is a big old bratty song about resenting the baggage that you inherit…

British post-punk outfit RIZTS have dropped a video for their new single ‘Parasite’. The clip arrives ahead of their upcoming self-titled album due out on 4th October via Krautpop! Records, and it’ll see them play a single release show tonight (28th August) in Falmouth. Songwriter and vocalist Billy Joe Mattock explains the inspiration behind ‘Parasite’:…

Liverpool four-piece CRAWLERS have announced their first UK headline tour of 2024, set to take place in December. The band will play five shows in support of their debut album ‘The Mess We Seem To Make’, with the announcement coming shortly after CRAWLERS’ performance on the Main Stage at Reading Festival. The tour will begin…

Zeal & Ardor have released a new single, ‘Kilonova’. The latest offering from their upcoming fourth full-length ‘GREIF’, which came out 23rd August; the album is the band’s fourth full-length release, following their 2022 self-titled album. “A ‘Kilonova’ is when two supernovas collide,” band leader Manguel Gagneux states. “It’s the type of grandeur I’m after.” Check it out below.…

UPSAHL has released a new single, ‘Tears on the dancefloor’. ‘Tears on the dancefloor’ is described as a nod to Timbaland-era Nelly Furtado, while the video pays homage to the opening scene of the 1998 film Blade. The release comes ahead of UPSAHL’s 40+ date international ‘Melt me down’ headline tour, set to begin next…

Our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring is back from its festival based soiree tonight (27th August), for a very special edition recorded at this month’s Dork’s Day Out extravaganza. One of a series of festival specials you’ll be blessed with over the next few weeks, Jake and Jamie are talking to all the acts that…

Mutations Festival is set to return to Brighton for its sixth edition from 5th to 9th November 2024, announcing its largest line-up to date. The multi-venue event will feature over 100 international artists performing across nine of Brighton’s grassroots music venues. Headliners include Kneecap, Warmduscher, Sprints, Arooj Aftab, Casisdead, and BC Camplight, alongside Mercury Rev,…

Oasis have officially confirmed their long-awaited reunion. The announcement marks the end of a 15-year hiatus and signals the rekindling of one of rock music’s most tumultuous yet creatively fruitful partnerships between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The reunion, set for the summer of 2025, promises to be a monumental event. The band has announced…

Plus Crawlers, Alfie Templeman, Good Neighbours, Nia Archives and more. Words: Abigail Firth, Ali Shutler, Finlay Holden, Jake Hawkes, Jamie Muir.Photos: Frances Beach, Patrick Gunning. Daydreamers are a band embodying new ways to find success in music, building their audience from the ground up. Frontman Riley provides some solid creative foundations for the group that…

Leave the house? Seems quite likely with all of this going on. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Hitting the UK and Ireland for a live run in support of her most recent album, ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’, Marie Ulven is an artist transformed. Words: Dan Harrison. Marie Ulven, the Norwegian pop sensation and former…

Music meteorology: predicting the next wave of earworms with the tracks they’re teasing now. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Sam Fender has started teasing new material ahead of his much anticipated third album, and one track has already started to get a life of its own. Words: Dan Harrison. Few artists in recent years have…

The big releases you need to hear from the week ahead. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY ‘Midas’ may not transform everything it touches into gold, but in creating an album this raw, this honest, this vital, Wunderhorse have struck a rich vein indeed. Words: Dan Harrison. In an industry that often prizes polish over grit,…

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK As Oasis gear up for what could be the biggest reunion in British music history, are their implications for their return in a world that should have long moved on from late 20th century lad culture. Words: Dan Harrison. FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY In the dimly…

Tuesday, 8am – no guesses as to what comes next. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Liam Gallagher headlining Reading isn’t exactly… headline news, what with it only being three years since he last staggered on stage clad in a parka to shake the worlds most famous maracas. This year’s set isn’t the standard fare however,…

There are real moments of brilliance during Reneé Rapp’s surprisingly soggy set; it’s just a shame she doesn’t get a chance to show how much more she has to offer. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach, Patrick Gunning. “Someone better call me a good fucking sport,” grins a soaked Reneé Rapp, halfway through what must be…

Plus The Last Dinner Party, Courting, Wunderhorse, Bleachers, RAYE and more. Words: Abigail Firth, Ali Shutler, Finlay Holden, Jake Hawkes, Jamie Muir.Photos: Frances Beach, Patrick Gunning. Courting seize their grandest stage with all of the undeniable hooks and bonkers fun that has led them to this moment. Who else, second song in, would slide in…

Raye adds herself to the hall of legends with a performance that screams Future Glastonbury headliner. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Every so often, Reading Festival captures an act on the very cusp of greatness. Billie Eilish in 2019, Dua Lipa in 2018, Twenty One Pilots in 2016 – they all delivered mammoth gigs that…

The band’s swaggering potential has never been more apparent. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Fontaines D.C. have clearly been destined for big things since the snarling ‘Dogrel’ gave fresh momentum to an entire scene. ‘A Hero’s Death’ and ‘Skinty Fia’ underlined their growing reputation as a potential band of a generation but new album ‘Romance’…

It’s rowdy, beautiful and fiercely positive. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Last time we saw Jack Antonoff, he was onstage at Wembley Stadium with Taylor Swift calling him the producer of the century. It’s a hat he wears well, making game-changing albums with the likes of Lorde and Lana Del Rey, but today he’s at…

Rising fast, Soft Launch’s first Reading saw them show exactly why they’re regarded as one of the hottest new bands around. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Soft Launch are the kind of band that seems to have materialised out of nowhere, fully formed and ready to disrupt. They blend the melodic sensibilities of classic pop…

Now we finally know when we’re getting hold of FLO’s debut album (November, ‘FYI’), we can focus on their claim to the throne of the UK’s next great girlband. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Two years since they became the hypiest act on the planet with the drop of their massive debut single ‘Cardboard Box’,…

We already know Lambrini Girls aren’t going to hold their tongues when there’s bad things going down. After a Reading 2024 set that saw them deliver in their now trademark style, we caught up for a debrief. Words: Finlay Holden.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Lambrini Girls arrive at Reading with a ferocity that leaves no room for…

With a slot on BBC’s Radio 1 Stage, a pair of shows at Dork’s Home & Away next month, and a brand new mixtape just out, Frozemode are moving at pace. Words: Jake Hawkes.Photos: Nicholas O Donnell. It’s always good to find a new band who straddle enough genres to make categorising them basically impossible.…

Plus, Jorja Smith has her superstar moment, Spiritbox prove they’re the most exciting band in metal, and FLO battle the technical gremlins to prove they’re just as exciting as ever. Words: Abigail Firth, Ali Shutler, Finlay Holden, Jake Hawkes, Jamie Muir.Photos: Frances Beach, Patrick Gunning. As Reading Festival 2024 gets underway, there’s a sense of…

Leeds Festival has announced the closure of two stages for the remainder of the weekend due to severe weather conditions. The BBC Radio 1 stage, along with the Aux stage, will not be operational on Saturday or Sunday following strong winds that disrupted the festival’s opening day. Festival organisers shared the news via social media,…

A real flex from a band who’ve always thrown themselves into the unknown Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Spiritbox have comfortably established themselves as the most exciting group in metal by this point in time. Debut album ‘Eternal Blue’ was a hulking chunk of catharsis that just kept getting bigger while follow-up EP ‘The Fear…

It’s a magnificent feat to make a place as big as Wembley Stadium feel like it’s just you and the artist. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: TAS Rights Management. There’s an undeniable magic to the Eras Tour. As Taylor Swift descends on Wembley Stadium for the seventh time this year for the penultimate show of her European…

The Last Dinner Party have announced a new film sharing the name of their debut album, ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’. The band revealed the news via social media, stating: “‘Prelude to Ecstasy’ the film, coming September 12th. We cordially invite you to feast your eyes upon it with us at our London Premiere in Soho”. The…

Good Neighbours have dropped their new single ‘Bloom’. The track arrives alongside details of their self-titled debut EP, set for release on 4th October via Polydor Records. The EP will be available digitally, on vinyl and CD, with the physical formats including bonus tracks of the band’s covers of Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’, Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest…

Christopher and Griff have released a new duet, ‘It Could Have Been Us’. The single comes ahead of Danish pop star Christopher’s upcoming Fool’s Gold tour, which includes a stop at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on 2nd October. Christopher says of the track: “I always knew ‘It Could Have Been Us’ should be a duet…

With his new album ‘AVANTI’, Malice K proves there’s beauty to be found in the darkness of small-town memories. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Ciaran Picker.Photos: Jennifer McCord. FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY If there’s anyone who deserves to have a Hollywood hit made about their life, it’s Malice K. From teenage…

Marmite and the Elton John AIDS Foundation have announced their latest collaboration, a limited-edition jar inspired by Elton John’s iconic 1975 Dodger Stadium performance. The new jar marks the second year of a three-year $1 million partnership between the two organisations, and will be available in Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons for £3 very soon indeed.…

UPSET COVER STORY Stand Atlantic refuse to stagnate with their excellently eclectic fourth album ‘…WAS HERE’. Check out our new Upset cover story. Words: Ciaran Picker. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Of all the problems bands face, there’s one that remains a plague upon musicians across the genre spectrum: is it better that you keep changing…

English Teacher have announced a new live EP, ‘Live From BBC Maida Vale Studios’. Set for release on 30th August via Island Records, the five-track EP features recordings from BBC sessions with Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 6. It includes two covers – Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds of a Feather’ and LCD Soundsystem’s ‘New York,…

Porter Robinson has released an official music video for ‘Year Of The Cup’. It’s a track from his new album ‘SMILE! :D’, out now via Mom+Pop. Directed in collaboration with Malcolm MacMaster, ‘Year of the Cup’ was shot in square format and with a 90s music video vibe. It arrives ahead of his upcoming tour…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY From cartoon characters to real-life revelations, illuminati hotties’ Sarah Tudzin is turning up the volume on vulnerability. And she’s not afraid to get loud about it. Check out our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Shervin Lainez. FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Musical mastermind Sarah Tuzdin hardly needs an…

Pixies have shared a new single, ‘Oyster Beds’. It’s a track from their tenth studio album, ‘The Night the Zombies Came’. Set for release on 25th October via BMG, the new record marks the band’s first release since 2022’s ‘Doggerel’ and features 13 new tracks. Songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Black Francis describes the album as…

Mura Masa has announced a batch of club shows for later this year. The run is in support of his new album ‘Curve 1’, out today, 23rd August, via his own imprint Pond Recordings. Discussing the album’s concept, Mura Masa says: “Curve 1 is ultimately a manifestation of an attitude I’ve been cultivating in my…

Spiritbox have announced their biggest London show to date. The band will play London’s Alexandra Palace on 13th February for their only UK headline show of 2025. They’ll be joined by special guests Periphery and Stray From The Path. Spiritbox’s most recent EP, ‘The Fear Of Fear’, was released last November via Rise Records.

blink-182 have shared a new single, ‘All In My Head’. It’s the first teaser from the just-announced ‘ONE MORE TIME… PART-2’, set to arrive on 6th September via Columbia Records, and comes with a further new track, ‘No Fun’. The new release expands on their 2023 album ‘ONE MORE TIME…’, adding eight previously unheard tracks.…

Leeds Festival organisers have been forced to close two stages due to strong winds affecting parts of England and Wales. The BBC Radio 1 stage and Aux stage will remain closed for the day, with all scheduled performances on these stages cancelled. In a statement shared on social media, festival organisers said, “We can see…

As they unleash their explosive new single, ‘Trouble’, Say Now are ready to shake up the big pop biscuit tin. With a string of hits under their belt and a growing army of devotees, these three troublemakers might just be the next big thing in British pop. Check out the latest cover story for our…

FLO have announced their debut album ‘Access All Areas’. The BRITs Rising Star award winners’ first full-length is set for release on 15th November via Island Records, and was executive produced by MNEK. The announcement follows recent singles ‘Walk Like This’, ‘Caught Up’, and ‘Check’, as well as FLO’s 2023 EP ‘3 of Us’ and…

Mallrat has released a new single, ‘Ray Of Light’ The track, produced by Styalz Fuego (Troye Sivan, Tate McRae) and mixed by Oli Jacobs (Harry Styles, Taylor Swift), explores themes of otherworldly energy and unseen forces. Mallrat explains: “I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces. I secretly suspect that it’s the work…

Frank Carter and members of the Sex Pistols have announced four additional UK shows for September, following their sold-out London date. The new dates will see Frank Carter join Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols to perform the band’s iconic 1977 album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety. The…

Orion Sun has shared a new single, ‘Sweet’. The track is taken from her upcoming self-titled album ‘Orion’, set for release on 20th September via Mom + Pop. The album follows their ‘Getaway’ EP, which featured production from Rostam Batmanglij, Nascent, and Rodaidh McDonald. The Los Angeles-based artist’s new song explores themes of self-discovery and…

South London artist Mysie has unveiled her latest single ‘PHASES’. It’s taken from her forthcoming debut mixtape ‘CONTROLLA’, due 27th September, and features up-and-coming SW London rapper £MONZO. Mysie shares: “PHASES is the ultimate city girls anthem. It’s about standing your ground and letting go of those hot and cold situationships. I reached out to…

Gurriers have released a new single, ‘No More Photos’. It marks the final pre-release single from their upcoming debut album ‘Come and See’, set for release on 13th September via No Filter. The band explain: “This is a ferocious punk song about a distaste for nightclubs, the people you meet in the chipper in the…

Geordie Greep, of Black Midi, has announced his debut solo album ‘The New Sound’. Set for release on 4th October, the announcement comes shortly after Greep and bandmate Cameron Picton confirmed the “indefinite” end of Black Midi on social media. The main theme of the record is desperation, Greep explains: “You don’t hear an unreliable…

Down With Boring is heading to Reading Festival this weekend, and we’re pleased to let you in on the Dork faves who will be joining us for the ride. The podcast that’s been subjecting unsuspecting artists to audio torture masquerading as interviews is ‘doing’ Reading. We’re bringing our special brand of musical mayhem to a…

Amyl & The Sniffers have announced their third album ‘Cartoon Darkness’. The full-length – recorded with producer Nick Launay at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles – is set for release on 25th October 2024 via Rough Trade Records. Amy Taylor, the band’s vocalist, explains the album’s themes: “Cartoon Darkness is about climate crisis,…

Car Boot Sale have released their new single ‘Feet Tappin’. The London-based five-piece have self-recorded the track in their basement studio in Dalston, and it arrives ahead of live shows at George Tavern, London (24th August) and Prince Albert, Brighton (29th). “We recorded the track ourselves in a basement studio in Dalston,” the band explain.…

Laura Marling has unveiled her new single ‘No One’s Gonna Love You Like I Can’. It marks the second track from her forthcoming album ‘Patterns in Repeat’, set for release on 25th October via Chrysalis/Partisan Records. ‘Patterns in Repeat’ marks Marling’s eighth studio album and her first release since becoming a parent in 2023. The…

GRACEY has returned with her new single ‘Delirium’. ‘Delirium’ was created across multiple locations, including GRACEY’s home in Camden, studios in Los Angeles, and sessions in Sweden. The track sees her collaborating with EasyFun and producers AFTERHRS. Speaking about the single, she shares: “‘Delirium’ felt like the perfect song to return with as it captures…

Naarm/Melbourne band Radio Free Alice have released their new ‘Polyester EP’. The EP was initially started in Melbourne before being completed during the band’s recent European tour. Recording took place in various impromptu locations including studios, backstage areas, tour vans, street corners, hostel bunk beds and train stations across cities like London, Paris, Bristol, Dublin,…

Hayden Thorpe has released a new single ‘He’. It’s the latest cut from his upcoming album ‘Ness’, set for release on 27th September. The album, inspired by Orford Ness, a former military site on the Suffolk coast, features lyrics by author Robert Macfarlane. Hayden says of the new single: “I loved the swagger and strut of…

Sŵn Festival have announced the second wave of acts for their 2024 edition. Set to take place across Cardiff from 17th-19th October, the multi-venue festival, now part of the Cardiff Music City Festival, will feature performances from Lambrini Girls, Philip Selway, HONESTY, The Tubs, Automotion, Jesca Hoop, Crows, and Good Neighbours, among others. These acts…

Pendulum have released a new single titled ‘Napalm’, featuring punk hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae. The track marks the band’s first new music of 2024 and arrives just ahead of their main stage performances at Reading & Leeds this weekend. The track was produced by Rob Swire in his London studio. “As soon as…

The Hard Quartet have announced their eponymous debut album. The band, comprising Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White, will launch the release on 4th October via Matador Records. They have also shared a new single and video, ‘Rio’s Song’. Directed by Jared Sherbert, the video for ‘Rio’s Song’ was shot earlier this…

Wallice has announced her debut album ‘The Jester’. Set for release on 15th November via Dirty Hit, the LA-based artist has also shared two new singles: ‘Heaven Has To Happen’ and ‘The Opener’. ‘Heaven Has To Happen’ explores the theme of imposter syndrome. Wallice explains, “I started this right after my very first tour opening…

Blondshell has shared a new song and video, ‘What’s Fair’. The track, which has already become a live favourite during recent sets, explores complex mother-daughter relationships. Sabrina Teitelbaum comments on the song’s themes: “I think that any relationship between a mother and a daughter is inherently complicated. Maybe it’s because of my own relationship, which…

Label: JagjaguwarReleased: 23rd August 2024 Malice K’s debut album ‘Avanti’ is less a collection of songs and more an open-wound set to music – raw, visceral, and impossible to ignore. Alex Konschuh, the visual artist and songwriter behind the project, has crafted a record unafraid to wade into the murky waters of chaos and loss. His…

Label: Hopeless RecordsReleased: 23rd August 2024 Since their debut album ‘Skinny Dipping’, Stand Atlantic have gradually dialled up the noise, increasing their experimentation and slowly embracing their darker side. Their new album, ‘…WAS HERE’, represents the next step on this journey, presenting a band embracing existential angst with clenched fists, fire in their bellies, and maniacal…

Label: Hopeless RecordsReleased: 23rd August 2024 Sarah Tudzin probably doesn’t have access to supernatural forces, but listening to illuminati hotties’ ‘POWER’, you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise; such is the whispered allure contained within. ‘POWER’ is a rollercoaster that careens through the highs and lows of life with the reckless abandon of a shopping trolley commandeered…

Label: Released: 23rd August 2024 Zeal & Ardor’s new album ‘Greif’ takes inspiration from an annual parade in frontman Manuel Gagneux’s Swiss hometown, in which a gryphon (or Greif) marches down the streets of Basel. In doing so, the creature snubs the iron-fisted elites in favour of the working class. It’s an album with bite: part…

Label: XLReleased: 23rd August 2024 Fontaines D.C. have always been a band that people want to pigeonhole. From the ‘new post-punk’ of their debut to being the frontrunners of the ‘Celtic revival’ on 2022’s ‘Skinty Fia’, it’s been a constant effort to stay one step ahead of people’s preconceptions. New album ‘Romance’ is no different –…

State Champs have announced their fourth studio album. The self-titled record is set for release on 8th November via Pure Noise Records, and the Albany-raised pop-punk band have also shared two new songs from it, ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Too Late To Say’. Frontman Derek DiScanio says, “We found our way, through the ups and downs…

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled their latest single, ‘Feel’, alongside its accompanying video. The release is part of a five-track digital bundle featuring the radio edit of ‘Feel’, a new song ‘Everybody Will Dance’, and a German demo of ‘The Schlager Hit Parade’ from their recent album ‘Nonetheless’, performed by Chris Lowe. The digital package…

With her debut album ‘Transparent Things’, Gia Ford steps into the spotlight as a musical storyteller, weaving tales of outcasts and misfits. From serial killers to lonely housewives, she invites us into a world where fact and fiction blur. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett. FOLLOW HYPE…

Neuro-inclusive music event series Out Of Body Pop has announced a new party. The day-long event is set to take place on 29th September at EartH Kitchen in London. Headlining the music bill is Kindness, aka Adam Bainbridge, who will be joined by Don Sinini, REGALJASON, Harietta, Megalashhh, Betul Arik, Yungirie, and DJ Plant. The…

blink-182 have announced ‘ONE MORE TIME… PART-2’, set to arrive on 6th September via Columbia Records. The new release expands on their 2023 album ‘ONE MORE TIME…’, adding eight previously unheard tracks. It will be available in multiple physical configurations, including a limited-edition Blue Balls Colored Vinyl. Ahead of the full release, blink-182 will share…

Sziget is the sort of bewitching festival that’ll steal your heart. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Sziget really does feel like a wonderland. Sure, it’s not the only festival to feature gorgeous circus performances or immersive light installations, but on Budapest’s island of freedom, it’s all so intertwined with the music that it’s impossible not…

MUNA’s Katie Gavin has released a new solo single and video, ‘Casual Drug Use’. Set for release on 25th October via Saddest Factory Records, her debut album ‘What A Relief’ explores themes of intimacy and romance, drawing inspiration from artists like Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, and Ani DiFranco. Gavin describes the new single: “This is…

Wasia Project have announced a UK tour for November 2024. ‘The Isotope’ tour, supporting their forthcoming ‘Isotope’ EP, due 29th August, will see the duo perform seven dates across the country, with rising jazz star Hohnen Ford as support. The new shows follow the band’s upcoming sold-out tours of Europe and the US in September…