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Dua Lipa has shared a tribute following Duolingo’s announcement of their mascot’s “death”. The language learning app took to social media on 11th February to announce that their green owl mascot, Duo, had died unexpectedly. In their statement, they noted that authorities were investigating the cause of death, making light-hearted references to inactive users and…

letlive. are set to return in 2025 with an extensive world tour, featuring a reformed lineup of the band. The band’s new iteration sees founding members Jason Aalon Butler, Jeff Sahyoun and Jean Nascimento joined by Sage Webber of Point North on drums and Skyler Acord of Issues handling bass duties. “I think this is…

George Daniel and Oscar Farrell have released their collaborative track ‘volc3’ via dh2. The new single marks the first joint release from the labelmates, featuring a pounding bassline interwoven with ambient samples and synths. Daniel began releasing solo material alongside launching dh2 in 2024, with singles ‘Screen Cleaner’ and ‘Chlorine’. His work encompasses electronic beats…

Mariah Carey is set to headline Brighton & Hove Pride’s Pride on the Park event at Preston Park on 2nd August. The performance marks Carey’s return to live shows after a six-year hiatus and serves as a UK festival exclusive. The appearance comes after her originally planned 2020 headline slot was cancelled due to COVID-19…

Say Now have released their first new track of 2025, ‘Don’t Text Don’t Call’. The British trio’s latest single was written by the group alongside producer Maestro, Savannah Jada and James Essien, and follows their breakout year in 2024, which saw them win GLAMOUR UK’s Women of the Year ‘Rising Star’ award and support Kylie…

End Of The Road Festival have announced a new wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Matt Berninger, Viagra Boys, and DIIV joining previously announced headliners Caribou, Father John Misty, Self Esteem, and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. The National frontman Berninger leads the latest additions to the festival, which takes place…

Sam Fender has announced three new outdoor headline shows for summer 2025, adding dates in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast to his existing stadium performances. The artist will perform at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park, Edinburgh Summer Sessions at Royal Highland Showgrounds, and Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields as part of the VITAL series in August. Support for…

AJ Tracey and Jorja Smith have joined forces on new single ‘Crush’, marking their first collaboration since 2019’s ‘Ladbroke Grove’. The track sees the pair exploring themes of youthful romance and nostalgia, drawing from their shared British musical heritage. “This track ‘Crush’ is really important to me, it’s a re-uniting of me and my good…

mclusky are set to release their first new album in 20 years, ‘The World Is Still Here and So Are We’, via Ipecac Recordings on 9th May. The Cardiff-formed band have previewed the 13-track album with a two-song digital single featuring ‘Way of the Exploding Dickhead’ and ‘Unpopular Parts of a Pig’. Speaking about the…

PUP have announced their fifth album ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’, set for release on 2nd May via Little Dipper / Rise Records. The Toronto punk band have also shared new single ‘Hallways’, the first track to be taken from the upcoming record. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Congleton…

Rizzle Kicks are set to mark a new chapter with the release of their third album, ‘Competition is for Losers’, set to arrive this Friday (14 February 2025). The returning duo – Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule – reunited in May 2024 and have since been steadily rebuilding their presence, since their comeback single ‘Javelin’…

Bnny has shared a new single ‘Love Trap’, alongside announcing a extensive run of tour dates supporting Kim Deal, Peach Pit and Briston Maroney throughout 2025. The track, which was recorded during the sessions for their latest album ‘One Million Love Songs’, represents a departure from their previous sound, featuring distorted elements and increased volume…

While She Sleeps have released ‘Two The Flowers’, a short film sequel to their previous work ‘To The Flowers’, marking one year since the original’s debut. The new film continues the story of the character Zach, exploring themes of trauma and grief. The project, written and directed by the band themselves, extends beyond their musical…

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have announced their nominees for the class of 2025, with The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Mariah Carey, Oasis, OutKast, and Phish among those shortlisted. The full list of nominees also includes Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Maná, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, Bad Company, and The Black Crowes.…

Pencil have released their new single ‘Sparkling Water’ via State51. The London five-piece, comprising Coco Inman (violin), Dom Potts (bass), Kamran Khan (acoustic guitar + vocals), Thomas Fiquet (drums), and Cai Burns (electric guitar + vocals), have previously released two singles and performed at festivals including Green Man and The Great Escape. They have also…

Manchester duo Super Market have signed to Heist or Hit, marking the occasion with the release of their new single ‘Instant Coffee’. Josh Super and Jack Market’s (10/10, no notes – Ed) partnership began following a chance meeting at a business conference in the North-West. “If we didn’t capitalise it would simply be bad business,”…

DBA! have announced their debut EP ‘skip! worried’, set for release on 29th April, alongside new single ‘Whisky’. The Liverpool trio’s latest track arrives following its premiere on BBC 6 Music with Huw Stephens. The new offering follows their debut single ‘sinkorswim’, which landed in late 2024. “‘whisky’ is the soundtrack to watching it all…

Little Simz has been announced as the curator of Southbank Centre’s Meltdown festival for 2025, marking the event’s 30th anniversary edition. The eleven-day festival will run from 12th June until 22nd June 2025, featuring a programme of music and arts events curated by the Mercury Prize-winning artist. The festival will include two weekends of free…

Label: Released: 14th February 2025 When facing the world, it can be tempting to hide behind layers of carefully constructed persona, but Arthur Hill arrives with all his cards face-up on the table, dealing a winning hand of disarmingly honest songwriting. His debut EP, ‘In The Middle of Somewhere’ opens with the sprightly ‘Hey Arthur!’, a…

Robin Kester has signed to Memphis Industries and shared new single ‘Departure’, featuring backing vocals from Rozi Plain. The Dutch alt-rock artist’s latest track follows her 2023 debut album ‘Honeycomb Shades’, and was produced by Ali Chant, known for his work with PJ Harvey, Perfume Genius, and Yard Act. “Most of ‘Departure’ is based on…

Label: Columbia RecordsReleased: 14th February 2025 Having accepted their days of hit singles are behind them, Manic Street Preachers have nonetheless continued releasing albums at a regular tic, and ‘Critical Thinking’, their fifteenth, finds them scratching their heads at the cultural landscape they find themselves in. On the title-track, over motorik drums and post-punk guitars, Nicky…

Everyone Says Hi have shared a new video for their track ‘I Wish I Was In New York City’, taken from their self-titled debut album, out now via Chrysalis Records. The band, fronted by former Kaiser Chiefs songwriter and drummer Nick Hodgson, features Pete Denton on bass, Glenn Moule on drums, Ben Gordon on keyboards,…

The Callous Daoboys have announced their new album ‘I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven’, set for release on 16th May via MNRK Heavy. The Atlanta sextet’s latest full-length follows their 2022 album ‘Celebrity Therapist’ and 2023 EP ‘God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys’. The 13-track record arrives as the band’s most personal work…

Label: Easy Eye SoundReleased: 14th February 2025 The Velveteers deliver infectious alt-pop with their latest release, ‘A Million Knives’. Balancing distorted rock with melodic shoegaze, they craft a distinctive and varied sound. The band features an unconventional set-up: lead guitarist/vocalist Demi Demitro and two drummers (Baby Pottersmith and Jonny Fig) sharing an adjoined kit. ‘Go Fly…

Katie Gregson-MacLeod has released her new single ‘Teenage Love’, marking her first release since signing to Matt Maltese’s Last Recordings On Earth label. The track, which began as a poem written during a trip to LA, explores the complexities of reflecting on early relationships. “Teenage Love’ honours the small but mighty part of me where…

Label: 4ADReleased: 14th February 2025 Bartees Strange is your favourite producer’s favourite producer, adding credits on Bleachers’ last album and an upcoming Lucy Dacus LP to his increasingly exciting portfolio. On his latest album, ‘Horror’, he delves into his own history to create an album that winds beautifully through genre, light and shade, and nuanced beauty.…

Label: Rise RecordsReleased: 14th February 2025 Back in September 2023, with barely a bunch of demos and singles to their name, Nashville punks Winona Fighter found themselves in a dreary afternoon slot at Florida’s The Fest, playing the same stage as emo luminaries Braid – just 10 hours earlier. But, armed with a slew of pit-friendly…

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show has become the most-watched halftime performance in history, with 133.5 million viewers tuning in to the Apple Music presentation. The viewership figures, announced by Roc Nation, Apple Music and the NFL, surpassed the game itself, which averaged 126 million viewers. The performance also exceeded Michael Jackson’s 1993 show,…

Label: YoungReleased: 14th February 2025 East London rapper and producer John Glacier is breaking out of the alt-rap underground with her astonishingly good and deeply immersive debut album ‘Like A Ribbon’.  This is a record that a lot of people have been waiting a long time for, and it lives up to the expectation. The mix…

Label: BMGReleased: 14th February 2025 Out of all the reunions you could have predicted, Rizzle Kicks was probably firmly in the “unexpected” section. With catchy pop hooks and laugh-out-loud personality in plentiful supply they became a defining pillar of the early 2010s chart world – stacking out venues and claiming their spot in fans’ hearts ever…

Label:  Def Jam RecordingsReleased: 14th February 2025 Remember when Alessia Cara was the voice of introvert anthems? The Canadian singer-songwriter has grown up, stepped out, and delivered her most ambitious work to date. ‘Love & Hyperbole’ marks a creative rebirth after what Cara describes as a period of fog, emerging with a collection that’s both more…

Magdalena Bay have announced a new run of North American tour dates for autumn 2025, extending their ‘Imaginal Mystery Tour’ in support of sophomore album ‘Imaginal Disk’. The additional dates begin at San Francisco’s The Warfield on 18th September, with the tour visiting cities including Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, and Atlanta before concluding in…

The Weeknd has unveiled a new black-and-white music video for ‘Cry For Me’, taken from his latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. The visual sees Tesfaye appearing in a sparkling outfit with a hooded face, walking towards a woman in darkness. The footage alternates between scenes of the artist wandering through a city and shots of…

Olivia Dean has unveiled new track ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’, which will serve as the lead song and end credits music for the upcoming film ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’. The multi-BRIT and Mercury-nominated artist’s new track has been written and recorded specifically for the fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones…

Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes have released their new single ‘Your God (God’s D*ck)’. The track, written during a songwriting fellowship retreat in Greece last summer, features Grace alongside Paris Campbell Grace on vocals, with Athens-based musicians Jacopo Fokas on bass and Orestis Lagadinos on drums. The song sees Grace performing on the…

Death Cab for Cutie are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album ‘Plans’ with a series of special performances across the United States in August 2025. The band will perform ‘Plans’ in its entirety across four dedicated shows, visiting Chicago, New York, and their hometown of Seattle. The performances follow their recent…

Dinosaur Jr. and Snail Mail have announced a co-headlining North American tour for summer 2025. The 18-date run marks Snail Mail’s first tour since performing with Tim Heidecker and Waxahatchee in autumn 2024, while Dinosaur Jr. return to the road following their ‘Where You Been’ 30th anniversary shows in December 2024. Easy Action, featuring members…

Preoccupations have announced their fifth studio album ‘Ill at Ease’, set for release via Born Losers Records. The Canadian post-punk quartet have also shared new single ‘Focus’. The new track explores modern societal pressures through a darkwave-tinged lens, featuring INXS-inspired guitar work alongside frontman Matt Flegel’s vocals. The single arrives accompanied by a music video…

Jordan Adetunji is set to embark on his debut international headlining tour in support of his new mixtape ‘A Jaguar’s Dream’. The GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling artist released the mixtape on 24th January via 300 Entertainment. The 10-track collection features collaborations with Bryson Tiller on ‘305’, KWN on ‘Too Many Women’, Lil Baby on ‘Options’, and Kehlani…

TRNSMT Festival have announced nine additional acts for their 2025 edition, expanding their lineup ahead of the event at Glasgow Green from 11th-13th July. The new additions include Tom Walker, Kyle Falconer, Arthur Hill, Good Neighbours, Brooke Combe, and Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, joining previously announced headliners 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, and…

Jack White has released a new live EP to mark the beginning of his 2025 No Name Tour. The collection, titled ‘No Name Live EP’, features five tracks recorded during his 2024 tour dates and is available now across streaming platforms. The EP showcases performances from various venues, including renditions of ‘That’s How I’m Feeling’,…

green star have shared their new single ‘replication’ via GSR Records. The London-based band’s latest track follows their 2024 debut ‘blades of steel’ and arrives alongside a video directed by Rodrigo Moran. The new single explores themes of existential angst through feedback-laden soundscapes. “Sometimes, the hardest closures are the ones that feel like they’re constantly…

Scowl have shared their new single ‘B.A.B.E’ from their forthcoming album ‘Are We All Angels’. The track, which stands for ‘Burned At Both Ends’, continues the hardcore outfit’s exploration of intense musical dynamics. The band have drawn parallels between the new single and their earlier work, particularly ‘Shot Down’ from their ‘Psychic Dance Routine’ EP.…

Sabrina Carpenter has opened up about how her experience supporting Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour influenced her own headline shows. Speaking to Vogue, Carpenter reflected on her 25-date stint opening for Swift, noting, “Her stadiums make my shows look like clubs.” The singer elaborated on the impact of watching Swift perform, saying, “Watching her keep their…

Under the bright lights of this year’s Grammys, Chappell Roan stepped up to accept the Best New Artist award and delivered a message that cut through the usual gloss: “Record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a liveable wage and health insurance.” She spoke candidly about being dropped by her label…

“I feel like you’ve caught me on quite a vulnerable day,” reflects Olly Alexander as he unpacks his rebirth as an actual proper solo pop star. Everything feels bigger. The songs. The image. The attitude. The pressure. It’s all there as one of our most beloved pop personalities of the last decade takes a bold…

Joni has announced her debut album ‘Things I Left Behind’, set for release via Hand In Hive and Keeled Scales on 11th April. The American-born, London-based songwriter has also shared the record’s title track. The new single explores themes of growth and loss, featuring a shuffling drumbeat and swirling guitars produced by Jackson Firlik. “It’s…

Yot Club have shared new double single ‘Falling Off’ and ‘Circles in My Brain’, ahead of their upcoming North American co-headline tour with Vundabar. The new tracks, co-produced by high sunn, showcase different facets of Ryan Kaiser’s songwriting. ‘Falling Off’ features lo-fi, reverb-heavy verses and a frenetic chorus, while ‘Circles in My Brain’ is built…

Bon Iver have announced their first album in six years, ‘SABLE, fABLE’, set for release on 11th April via Jagjaguwar. The new record, produced by Justin Vernon and Jim-E Stack, was primarily recorded at Vernon’s April Base studio in Wisconsin. The album’s conceptual beginning came on 22nd February 2022, during a snowstorm that left Vernon…

Reading & Leeds Festival have announced their biggest camping overhaul in the event’s 55-year history, introducing five new distinct campsites and comprehensive facility improvements across both sites. The festival, which won the Innovation Award at the 2024 UK Festival Awards for their Chevron Stage, will implement substantial changes to create what organisers are calling an…

Hallan have released new single ‘Lilian’s Regret’, marking their first new music of 2025. The Portsmouth quartet’s latest track arrives alongside the announcement of a UK tour this spring. The new single continues their distinctive blend of post-punk with ’80s-inspired synths and experimental production. Frontman Conor Clements explains the inspiration behind the track: “With questionable…

Allie X has announced a series of UK and European tour dates for summer 2025, including appearances at Mighty Hoopla, Primavera A La Ciutat, and Circolo Magnolia. The tour announcement follows Allie X’s two sell-out American headline tours in support of her fifth studio album ‘Girl With No Face’, released in 2024. The record, which…

Wings Of Desire have released new single ‘A Few More Years’, accompanied by a white-label 7″ featuring a Ghost Culture remix as the B-side. “‘A Few More Years’ is a sober reflection on the heady days of youth,” the band’s James Taylor says. “As we live through a world in flux let’s hark back to…

Kim Petras has recorded a Simlish version of her track ‘XXX’ to mark the 25th anniversary of The Sims. The new version of the track, which originally appeared on Petras’ 2022 EP ‘Slut Pop’, is now available via The Sims 4’s Pop Radio station. The release comes alongside a Simlish version of Gigi Perez’s ‘Fable’,…

SM Entertainment have announced their release schedule for the first half of 2025, featuring new music from aespa, EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet sub-unit Irene & Seulgi, and more. The South Korean music label’s Q4 2024 earnings report outlines plans for multiple releases across both Q1 and Q2. The first quarter will see new releases from…

Obongjayar has returned with new single ‘Paradise Party’. The track arrives as his first release of 2025, following last year’s double single offering ‘Just My Luck’ and ‘Tomorrow Man’. “You burn out quick burning the candle at both sides but it makes a magnificent light! This song is about working hard and playing hard seeing…

Green Day are set to develop a new coming-of-age comedy film ‘New Years Rev’, inspired by their early touring experiences. The film follows three best friends, played by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust, who mistakenly believe they are scheduled to open for Green Day at a New Year’s Eve concert in Los Angeles.…

Beck has announced two orchestral performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall this spring, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. The shows, set for 19th and 20th April, will feature unique symphonic arrangements of tracks from across Beck’s catalogue, including material from ‘Odelay’, ‘Mutations’, ‘Sea Change’, and ‘Morning Phase’, alongside covers and additional surprises. The first…

MARINA is teasing the release of new single ‘Butterfly’, set to arrive on 21st February. The track serves as the first preview of her sixth studio album and marks her first release as an independent artist. The song features lyrics including “And now I’m leaving you behind, behind. Yeah, I’m a butterfly, you just never…

Sabrina Carpenter is set to receive the Global Success award at The BRIT Awards 2025, becoming the first international artist to be presented with the honour following the BRITs Committee’s decision to open the award to overseas artists. The former Dork cover star will also perform at the ceremony, which takes place at The O2…

Squid have announced a comprehensive tour schedule for 2025, including dates across Europe and North America in support of their album ‘Cowards’. The band’s extensive live run begins with UK shows in February, followed by European dates in April before heading to North America for a series of performances starting in Portland. They’ll play seventeen…

Lucy Dacus has released a new single ‘Best Guess’, the third track from her upcoming album ‘Forever is a Feeling’, alongside a self-directed music video. The video features a cast including Cara Delevingne, Towa Bird, Naomi Mcpherson, and ER Fightmaster, reimagining a 90s CK advertisement. The cast was assembled following an open social media casting…

SZA has expanded her deluxe album ‘LANA (SOS Deluxe)’ with four additional tracks, bringing the total number of songs to 42. The new additions include a solo version of ‘Open Arms’ without Travis Scott, now titled ‘Open Arms (Just SZA)’, alongside ‘Joni’ featuring Don Toliver, ‘Take You Down’, and ‘PSA’. The expansion coincides with SZA’s…

Since they emerged in 2010 with a refusal to conform to industry norms and expectations, absence has long served as a deliberate strategy for Death Grips. It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise when rumours begin circulating that the group might be disbanding for good, then, but it remains a notion that has sent…

Down With Boring is back for its latest episode tonight (10th February) for a new edition of our flagship radio-show-slash-podcast. overpass are our special guests. Fresh off being included in our very exclusive Hype List for 2025, the quartet are on the verge of dropping their new EP, ‘Dependent’ at the end of the month.…

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to embark on their Grand National Tour across Europe and the United Kingdom this summer, following their Super Bowl halftime performance. The stadium tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang and Top Dawg Entertainment, will visit 13 venues across Europe and the UK, forming part of a broader global run…

Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante has addressed her recent viral GRAMMY red carpet interview where she was mistakenly identified as Poppy. Speaking on Instagram Live, the current Dork cover star revealed she drew inspiration from a previous Charli XCX interview skit where the pop star was incorrectly credited with writing Lorde’s ‘Royals’. “I was like, ‘Don’t say…

Liam Gallagher has responded to the cancellation of thousands of tickets for upcoming Oasis shows, addressing concerns over Ticketmaster’s recent crackdown on bots and touts. The cancellations come as part of an effort by promoters Live Nation and SJM to combat ticket reselling, with approximately 50,000 tickets having appeared on secondary sites. The companies have…

letlive. have teased what appears to be an upcoming announcement, scheduled for 12th February at 6pm GMT. The post-hardcore group shared their distinctive ‘ll.’ logo across their social media channels, accompanied by a timestamp suggesting new information will be revealed this week. The band, who originally disbanded in 2017 citing a “divergence in views and…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Lady Gaga has never been one for understated, but her latest return to the centre of pop culture proves she’s still one of the most audacious performers of her generation. Over a decade since her initial takeover, she’s re-emerged with a swagger that says she never truly left. Rather than…

South London siblings PUNCHBAG have signed to Mute and released their debut single ‘Fuck It’. The duo, consisting of Clara and Anders Bach, blend sugar-sweet pop hooks with leftfield production, creating a sound that oscillates between aggression and joy. “It’s not nihilistic,” Clara explains of the song’s central refrain. “It’s more like, we only have…

Beyoncé has added five additional stadium dates to her Cowboy Carter Tour, including two extra London shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The new dates include a fifth and sixth night in London, alongside third nights in Chicago, Paris, and Atlanta. The tour, which celebrates Beyoncé’s eighth studio album ‘Cowboy Carter’, is produced and directed by…

Brighton Psych Fest have announced their second wave of artists for 2025, with Gruff Rhys and Jane Weaver among the new additions to the lineup. The festival has confirmed Super Furry Animals’ Gruff Rhys will join the bill, alongside shoe-gaze artist Jane Weaver, Dutch band YIN YIN, and Brighton’s Opus Kink. The announcement also includes…

The Smashing Pumpkins are set to perform a major open-air show at London’s Gunnersbury Park on 10th August, joined by special guests Skunk Anansie and White Lies. The performance comes in support of the band’s latest album ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’, which was written immediately following 2023’s ‘ATUM’. The new record marks a return to the…

NewJeans’s former label ADOR describing the group’s move to rebrand as NJZ as “deeply regrettable” in a new statement. The K-pop group announced their new name on 7th February, coinciding with confirmation of their headline slot at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025. The March appearance will mark their first performance under the new moniker and feature…

Jack White has addressed discussions about the length of his live performances. Taking to Instagram, White reflected on the ongoing discourse surrounding his sets, which typically average 90 minutes and feature between 16 to 22 songs. ‘Been hearing a lot of chatter throughout the year of this glorious electric touring about how long our sets…

Father John Misty has reacted to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance coinciding with the 10th anniversary of his album ‘I Love You, Honeybear’. Tillman took to social media to comment on the timing, writing: “Had to do his super bowl performance today of all days nice.” The post came as he marked a…

Jessica Winter has unveiled her new single ‘L.O.V.E.’, marking her first solo release since her 2023 EP ‘Limerence’. The British singer, songwriter, and producer’s latest track combines 00s-inspired aesthetics with dance-pop beats. The single arrives alongside a music video influenced by Bob Fosse’s 1983 film ‘Star 80’, featuring Winter in a photoshoot setting at her…

Kendrick Lamar has performed at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, becoming the first solo rapper to headline the iconic showcase. During his performance at Super Bowl LIX, Lamar performed tracks including ‘Squabble Up’, ‘HUMBLE.’, ‘DNA.’ and ‘Euphoria’. The set featured special guest appearances from SZA, Serena Williams…

SM Entertainment have announced the first wave of performers for SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in London, marking the label’s first European concert in 15 years. The event, set to take place at London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham on 28th June, will feature EXO’s SUHO and CHANYEOL, NCT DREAM, WayV, RIIZE, and NCT WISH as part of SM…

Death Grips have reportedly disbanded, according to leaked messages from the group. The experimental hip-hop group’s status has remained unclear since their last release, ‘Gmail and the Restraining Orders’, arrived in 2019. Messages that surfaced overnight appear to indicate the end of the project, with member Andy Morin addressing the band’s future. In the leaked…

Noah Kahan and Charli XCX have matched Chappell Roan’s $25,000 donation pledge to support struggling artists following a controversial op-ed response to her Grammy acceptance speech. The pledge comes after Roan, who won Best New Artist at this year’s Grammy Awards, used her acceptance speech to address industry concerns. During the ceremony, she called for…

SZA has announced that new songs from the extended edition of ‘Lana’ will arrive today. The tracks form part of an updated version of the album, which was released in December as a deluxe edition of her 2022 record ‘SOS’. While SZA had initially confirmed that “updated mixes” and “new songs” would arrive on 6th…

Weyes Blood has shared details of her experience with the recent LA wildfires, whilst launching a charity t-shirt collaboration with the American Red Cross to support those affected. The artist, real name Natalie Mering, was among those impacted by the Eaton Fire that began on 7th January, which destroyed over 12,000 structures and led to…

“Storytelling.” That’s all Kendrick Lamar offers when asked about his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Just one word, but it speaks volumes about his ambitions for what might be the most significant 13 minutes in hip-hop history. The 22-time Grammy winner isn’t here to simply run through the greatest hits – he’s plotting something far…

Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard have announced a new collaborative track titled ‘Back In The Game’, set for release on 13th February. The track was first debuted by Yorke during his solo tour performance in Christchurch, New Zealand last October. Both artists have now shared teasers for the upcoming release, with Pritchard posting a message…

It’s 5am on a Saturday morning in April, and across the country, an army of music obsessives are performing their annual ritual. They’re assembling outside independent record shops with thermal flasks and camping chairs, ready for Record Store Day 2025. The queue is a fascinating sight: retired rockstars beside teenagers in Taylor Swift merchandise, all…

Alabama Shakes are set to embark on their first tour in eight years, announcing an extensive run of North American dates for summer 2025. The band have confirmed their return following a series of studio photos shared last week, with the upcoming tour beginning at The Salt Shed Fairgrounds in Chicago on 16th July and…

LØLØ has announced the release of new single ‘Possibility’, arriving alongside a deluxe edition of her album ‘falling in love with robots and wishing I was one’. The new track explores themes of relationship anxiety and personal conflict, examining the balance between maintaining control and embracing vulnerability in romantic relationships. “Sometimes when everything is going…

Joon Gloom has released her debut single ‘Jinx!’, marking her first official release following a series of ambient sound uploads and collaborations. The Los Angeles-based artist has previously worked with Drain Gang affiliate Varg²™, building intrigue through her experimental electronic compositions. Her debut single, co-produced with Silent$ky, known for work with Yung Lean, Bladee, and…

Lights has unveiled ‘Alive Again’, the latest single from her upcoming album ‘A6’. The electro-pop artist’s new track serves as the second release from the forthcoming record, which will arrive via Virgin Music. The song features new wave elements, blending nostalgic sounds with contemporary production, accompanied by a horror-themed music video. “ALIVE AGAIN is kind…

Noah Kahan has announced the release of ‘Live From Fenway Park’ on vinyl, capturing his performances from two sold-out shows at Boston’s Fenway Park last summer. The 2LP vinyl collection, set for release on 7th March, will be available in both standard black and cloudy white variants. Alongside the announcement, Kahan has shared a live…

Inhaler are stepping into 2025 a new band. Their third album, ‘Open Wide’, is as expansive as its title suggests, capturing the boys at a moment when it feels like the world is properly their oyster. When Dork meets the band, it’s a horribly foggy December day in King’s Cross. We’re marched through the white…

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 Brooke Combe. 9:15am → Wake up and have a cup of tea with a teaspoon of honey. Between 9:15 and 10:00 AM, I’m getting organised…

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 Welly would choose ‘Umbro’ as their face tattoo, got thrown out of Stonehenge (there’s a Wanted poster and…

Rachel Chinouriri has announced an 18-date North American headline tour, set to begin this spring. The tour announcement follows the release of Chinouriri’s debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ in 2024, and her recent nominations for Artist Of The Year and Best New Artist at the BRIT Awards. The tour, titled ‘All I…

Beach Bunny are set to release their new album ‘Tunnel Vision’ on 25th April. The Chicago group’s latest full-length follows 2022’s ‘Emotional Creature’ and sees them working once again with producer Sean O’Keefe. The band have shared the title track alongside the announcement, which arrives after previous singles ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Clueless’. ‘Tunnel Vision’ features ten…

BABYMETAL are bringing their concert film ‘Legend-43’ to cinemas worldwide this February and March. The film, captured during the final date of their 2023/24 world tour in Okinawa, Japan, documents the culmination of their extensive global trek, which saw the band perform 98 concerts across 25 countries. The production features elements specifically created for the…

NewJeans have announced they are changing their name to NJZ following their departure from their former label ADOR. The K-pop group’s decision comes after they split from ADOR, a subsidiary of South Korean label HYBE, late last year amid allegations of misconduct and mistreatment. The five-piece acknowledged at the time that they would likely need…

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have performed their track ‘Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The performance showcases material from their self-titled debut album as a collective unit. While this marks the first official release under the expanded name, Van Etten has been performing with…

Lola Young has delivered a new performance of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ for SiriusXM’s Alt Nation studio, alongside renditions of tracks from her latest album. The emerging artist performed a stripped-back piano version of the Arctic Monkeys track, offering a jazz-influenced interpretation. The session also included performances of ‘Messy’ from her 2024 album…

Kendrick Lamar has opened up about the creation of his latest album ‘GNX’ and his recent Grammy success in a new interview with Apple Music. The rapper, who is set to headline this year’s Super Bowl halftime show on 9th February, spoke with hosts Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis about his recent Grammy victories, where…

Ticketmaster are cancelling thousands of tickets for this year’s Oasis reunion shows in a crackdown on bot purchases, though many fans claim they have been wrongfully targeted. The ticket company are contacting holders to inform them of refunds, citing violations of the tour’s terms and conditions due to bot-identified purchases. The move follows reports that…

The Killers are set to release a live recording of their Madison Square Garden performance with Bruce Springsteen as a Record Store Day exclusive. The 12″ vinyl pressing, titled ‘The Killers & Bruce Springsteen Encore At The Garden’, captures the three-song encore performed by the band and Springsteen at the iconic New York venue on…

The most honest album about modern love came from a man who decided to stop pretending. In the decade since Father John Misty unleashed ‘I Love You, Honeybear’ upon an unsuspecting world, it’s become the blueprint for how to write about romance without sacrificing your credentials as a professional cynic – a neat trick that…

Olly Alexander has released his first album under his own name, ‘Polari’, alongside a new video for album track ‘Whisper In The Waves’, directed by Colin Solal Cardo. The album, recorded in Danny L. Harle‘s Hackney Road studios, represents a new chapter for Alexander, who previously performed as Years & Years. “Recently, I have had…

Billie Eilish has announced a new fragrance called Your Turn, marking the latest addition to her perfume collection. The unisex scent features notes of ginger, peach skin, and sandalwood, creating a woody and fresh fragrance. “I’ve always been extremely passionate about scent and love the process of developing something new,” Eilish said. “I’m excited to…

Lucius have announced their self-titled fourth album, set for release on 2nd May via Fantasy Records. The record includes previously released track ‘Old Tape’ and new single ‘Gold Rush’. The album, produced by the band’s Dan Molad, features collaborations with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel, Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith, Madison Cunningham, Luke Temple, and Rob…

The wild and wonderful work of music in all its various forms is in full, glorious flow right now, Dear Reader. So it’s only fitting the March 2025 edition of Dork delivers an uncompromising look at artists who refuse to be pigeonholed. With five cover stars this month, there really is something for everyone. Olly…

Bea and her Business has unveiled new single ‘We’re Not The Same’, marking their first release of 2025. The London-based artist’s latest track explores the complexities of losing a childhood friendship. “We’re Not The Same’ is about growing apart from a childhood best friend,” Bea explains. “We went from being totally inseparable to biting each…

Issey Cross has returned with new single ‘Sirens’, marking her first release of 2025. The track, co-written with Sammy Virji and produced by Laconic, showcases Cross’s songwriting against a backdrop of UKG grooves. The single explores themes of post-heartbreak yearning and marks the first of several new releases and collaborations planned for 2025. ‘Sirens’ follows…

As It Is have released their new single ‘Sorry X’, featuring Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly, ahead of their upcoming album ‘Never Happy, Ever After X’. The new track forms part of a complete re-recording of their debut album, which features guest appearances on every track. The original version of ‘Sorry’ was the first song…

Remy Bond has signed to Warner Records, marking the announcement with new single ‘Simple Girl’. The 19-year-old New York artist’s major label debut arrives alongside a video directed by her sister, Olivia Bond. The track features sweeping strings, piano, and splashy drums, drawing influence from 1950s musical styles. Bond’s songwriting draws inspiration from locations including…

The Black Keys have shared new single ‘The Night Before’. The duo – Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney – collaborated with Grammy Award winning songwriter Daniel Tashian on the track, which emerged from a collaborative writing session. Auerbach explains: “It’s so groove-based. ‘The Night Before’ started with a chord progression that Daniel and I came…

Ava Max has unveiled her new single ‘Lost Your Faith’, marking the start of a new era in her career. The multi-platinum selling artist’s latest track arrives following collaborations with David Guetta and Alphaville on ‘Forever Young’, as well as ‘Whatever’ with Kygo. “Lost Your Faith is a message of love and hope,” Max explains.…

Joy Crookes has shared a new single ‘Mathematics’, featuring Kano, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record with Jack Saunders. The track explores themes of human connection and relationships, marking the latest release in Crookes’s new musical chapter. It follows last month’s ‘Pass The Salt’, featuring Vince Staples, which has become her most successful…

Nao has released new single ‘Light Years’ ahead of her fourth studio album ‘Jupiter’, which arrives 21st February. The track, co-written by Nao and Toby Gabb and produced by Loxe, explores themes of love and devotion. “If another lifetime and Orbit collided this song would be born,” Nao explains. ‘Jupiter’ is a concept album focused…

d4vd has announced his debut album ‘WITHERED’, set for release on 25th April via Darkroom/Interscope. Alongside the announcement, the Houston artist has shared new single ‘One More Dance’. The 19-year-old’s first full-length record follows his previous EPs ‘Petals to Thorns’ and ‘The Lost Petals’. The album explores the evolution and lifespan of a rose –…

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled a new music video for their single ‘Who Believes In Angels?’, directed by David LaChapelle. The video arrives ahead of their collaborative album ‘Who Believes In Angels?’, set for release via Island EMI Records on 4th April. The new visual sees the pair performing on a giant pinball…

LISA has released new single ‘Born Again’, featuring collaborations with Doja Cat and RAYE. The track arrives ahead of LISA’s debut solo album ‘Alter Ego’, which is set to arrive on 28th February via Lloud Co./RCA Records. The release is accompanied by an official video directed by Bardia Zeinali. ‘Born Again’ marks LISA’s first new…

Clairo has released a new music video for her track ‘Terrapin’, directed by ‘The Bear’ star Ayo Edebiri and featuring “Weird Al” Yankovic in the leading role. The video sees Yankovic exploring a prop film set in black tie attire, accompanied by background dancers Mykel Marai Nairne and Rachel Gill. The piece features 80s-style double…

Dora Jar has released a new single ‘Lucky’, marking her first new music since her debut album ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire’. The 25-year-old New York-born, LA-raised artist is about to hit the road with Gracie Abrams. Their tour dates kick off in Madrid this weekend, arriving in the UK in…

Rachel Chinouriri has released a new version of her single ‘All I Ever Asked’, featuring LA-based artist Sombr. The collaboration builds on the original track’s indie-pop foundations, exploring themes of self-worth and relationship dynamics. “I have always loved ‘All I Ever Asked’ and the journey that it’s taken me on,” Chinouriri says. “Sombr has added…

Nxdia has released their new single ‘Boy Clothes’, exploring their gender journey and experiences with gender dysphoria. The track follows their previous single ‘Feel Anything’, released in November 2024. During this period, the Egyptian-Sudanese singer-songwriter underwent top surgery, a significant moment that influenced the creation of ‘Boy Clothes’. “I think there’s a freedom to being…

Spiritbox have shared new single ‘No Loss, No Love’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Tsunami Sea’. The track, produced by Dan Braunstein and the band’s Mike Stringer, features vocalist Courtney LaPlante‘s signature range, moving between heavy vocals and melodic passages. The accompanying music video, directed by Max Moore and Mike Stringer, was filmed in Los…

Caity Baser has released her new single ‘Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Say It)’ via Capitol Records UK, marking a new direction for the BRIT Award-nominated singer. The track, co-written with Oh Wonder, features live instrumentation throughout – a first in Baser’s career. The single also represents a shift in lyrical focus for the 22-year-old…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY 11:11, for many, is symbolic of hope. It’s a bit of magic woven into your daily life – 11:11, make a wish. In numerology, it is considered to be a sign that you are on the right path, aligned with your desires and wishes. It’s a moment of pause in the…

Wallows are set to release their new EP ‘More’ on 28th March via Atlantic Records. The band will mark Record Store Day with an exclusive evergreen and white vinyl pressing and CD version, available only at independent record stores worldwide on 12th April, marking the EP’s sole physical release. The announcement follows the recent arrival…

Record Store Day have revealed their full list of exclusive releases for 2025, with vinyl offerings from Oasis, Charli XCX, Fred Again.., The Cure, Gorillaz, and Taylor Swift among the announced titles. The annual event returns for its 18th edition on 12th April, with exclusive releases available at over 270 independent record shops across the…

Label:  PolydorReleased: 7th February 2025 From the get-go, Inhaler have revelled in euphoria – their earlier offerings lent themselves perfectly to the kind of release best found in sweaty crowd sing-alongs, and their particular brand of indie rock was constantly chasing that high. Returning for their third album, ‘Open Wide’, they’re shifting into a different hue…

Open’er Festival have announced Grammy Award-winner Doechii and Lola Young as the latest additions to their 2025 lineup. The Polish festival, which recently won Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards 2024, will welcome the Florida rapper and breakout pop star alongside previously announced headliners Linkin Park, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Nails. The…

Panda Bear has shared new single ‘Ends Meet’, the final preview of forthcoming album ‘Sinister Grift’. The track features contributions from Animal Collective bandmates Avey Tare and Geologist, alongside backing vocals from Maria Reis and Spirit of the Beehive’s Rivka Ravede. It follows previous singles ‘Defense’ and ‘Ferry Lady’, with the former featuring Cindy Lee…

Rihanna and John Goodman are set to lead an all-star voice cast in Paramount Animation’s upcoming film ‘Smurfs’, arriving in theatres this summer. The animated feature follows Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna, as she leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf (Goodman) after he is captured by evil wizards…

Label: Our House OnlineReleased: 6th February 2025 Memories don’t always fade. In Coupdekat’s hands, they’re something altogether more digital – compressed, reformatted, stored away in metaphorical hard drives that power ‘the world she created / inside of her pocket*’, an EP that turns teenage reflection into pristine binary code pop. Opening track ‘cdjs’ crashes straight into…

Poppy has released a new T-shirt design referencing a case of mistaken identity at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony. The merchandise launch follows an incident at the 2025 Grammy Awards where Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante was mistaken for Poppy during a red-carpet interview. Both artists were nominated in the Best Metal Performance category – LaPlante with…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY In a north London deli, as rain patters against windows and a salt beef sandwich sits before him, Maxim Baldry contemplates the journey that’s taken his band from bedroom project to emerging indie force.  Terra Twin exist in a space where stories spiral and emotions swirl, where the temporary nature of…

London newcomers Y have shared a video for their latest single ‘Why’. The band are signed to Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings, and have recently announced their debut EP ‘Y’, due 4th April. Speaking ahead of their video release, the band revealed: “It explores heroism and fear in the face of the question. A…

Apple TV+ have announced a new K-pop song battle series ‘KPOPPED’, featuring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion as the show’s stars. The eight-episode series, executive produced by Lionel Richie, will see Western artists collaborate with K-pop idols to reimagine their biggest hits. Each episode will feature performances in front of a live audience in Seoul,…

Welly have shared new single ‘The Roundabout Racehorse’, taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Big in the Suburbs’. The track, which arrives alongside a video featuring the band in jockey silks accompanied by a pantomime horse, explores the experience of returning home and encountering familiar faces from the past. “‘The Roundabout Racehorse’ is about going…

Label:  RCAReleased: 7th February 2025 The small hours between last drinks and daybreak have always been fertile ground for life’s most essential truths. That’s exactly where Jess Smyth plants her flag on ’11:11′, a debut album that captures those precious moments when the world gets deliciously fuzzy around the edges and everything feels possible. This is…

Divorce have shared new single ‘Hangman’, the final track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’, set for release on 7th March via Gravity/Capitol. The new track follows previous singles ‘All My Freaks’ and ‘Antarctica’ – both of which reached the A-list on BBC 6 Music – and January’s ‘Pill’. The…

2000trees Festival have announced over 45 new acts for their 2025 event, including Vukovi, Sprints, Big Special, and Future of the Left. The latest additions join previously announced headliners Alexisonfire, Kneecap, PVRIS, Coheed and Cambria, and Taking Back Sunday at the Gloucestershire festival, which takes place from 9th-12th July at Upcote Farm. James Scarlett, head…

Outbreak Festival have announced a series of additions to their 2025 line-up, including post-hardcore group Glassjaw performing special sets across both their London and Manchester events. The band are set to play Victoria Park, London on 13th June, performing tracks from their albums ‘Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence’ and ‘Worship and Tribute’.…

alphabet have released their new single ‘All The Words’, ahead of a series of live dates. The London-based band’s latest track arrives ahead of their support slot with Our Girl, continuing their exploration of post-punk and ethereal soundscapes. The single features dual vocals and layered guitars over driving percussion, following their previous two self-released tracks.…

Inhaler are set to release their third album ‘Open Wide’ this Friday, 7th February, sharing final preview track ‘Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)’ ahead of the release. The Dublin quartet’s latest offering showcases their evolution with 80s pop grooves, following previous singles ‘Your House’, ‘Open Wide’ and ‘A Question of You’. The 13-track album, recorded at…

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have announced their collaborative studio album ‘Who Believes In Angels?’, set for release on 4th April via Island EMI Records. The album, written by John, Carlile, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt, was recorded at Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023. The project features a band including Chad Smith…

Black Sabbath have announced their first performance with their original lineup in 20 years, set to take place at Villa Park in Birmingham on 5th July. The metal icons will headline ‘Back To The Beginning’, with Ozzy Osbourne performing a solo set before joining his former bandmates – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward…

Deep Sea Diver has shared a new video for ‘Let Me Go’, their collaboration with Grammy-winning musician Madison Cunningham, taken from their upcoming Sub Pop debut ‘Billboard Heart’. The French new wave-inspired visual follows Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson and Cunningham through a day in Los Angeles, filmed on 5th January and directed by Dobson,…

Sleep Theory have announced their debut album ‘Afterglow’, set for release via Epitaph Records on 16th May. The four-piece, comprising vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt, have also shared a new single ‘Static’, which opens the forthcoming album. ‘Afterglow’ was produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk…

Japanese Breakfast has performed her new single ‘Orlando In Love’ live for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The track is taken from Japanese Breakfast’s fourth album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’, set for release on 21st March via Dead Oceans. The performance featured a full string section accompanying Michelle…

Hamilton Leithauser has shared new single ‘Burn The Boats’, taken from his upcoming album ‘This Side of The Island’. The new track arrives ahead of Leithauser’s forthcoming record, which has been co-produced by Aaron Dessner of The National alongside Leithauser and his wife Anna Stumpf. Speaking about the new single, Leithauser explains: “I finished this…

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Reinvention rarely arrives on schedule. For Los Angeles band Rocket, it emerged from an unexpected collision of circumstance and necessity – a dancer’s career-ending injury, a global pandemic, and a vintage mixing console discovered at a church garage sale. Now, with the reissue of their debut…

Låpsley has announced her fourth studio album ‘I’M A HURRICANE I’M A WOMAN IN LOVE’, alongside new single ‘BETTER’, released via her own label Her Own Recordings. The new album, set for release on 2nd May, marks her first as a fully independent artist and sees Holly Låpsley Fletcher moving towards an indie-pop direction. The…

Splendour Festival have announced their return with a two-day event at Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall, featuring headliners Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis, and Jake Bugg. The festival, taking place on 19th-20th July 2025, will expand to six stages across the deer park, welcoming Clean Bandit, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natasha Bedingfield, Echo & The Bunnymen, Seasick Steve, The…

Label:  JagjaguwarReleased: 7th February 2025 Previously, Sharon Van Etten’s creative process has been a solo endeavour, but after six albums, the singer decided to switch it up a bit and invite her band into that space. The result? A record that showcases the good that can come out of challenging yourself.  Sprawling, powerful ballads that centre…

DE’WAYNE has released a new single ‘highway robbery’ via Fearless Records, accompanied by a music video (arriving at 6pm GMT). The track combines guitar work with funk-influenced vocals and rhythmic drums, drawing inspiration from Ohio Players and late 90s Lenny Kravitz. “The title was inspired by a heartfelt connection with my partner. She didn’t literally…

Brighton’s Canned Pineapple are teasing their new EP ‘Big Break’, set for release on 21st March, with new single ‘Elvis’. The track, produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, The Bug Club, Panic Shack), showcases the band’s power-pop sound, blending fuzzy guitars with psychedelic and doo-wop elements. “‘Elvis’ was written as a sort of sequel…

Mannequin Pussy are set to embark on a UK tour this May in support of their fourth album ‘I Got Heaven’, out now via Epitaph Records. The quartet, comprising Colins “Bear” Regisford, Kaleen Reading, Maxine Steen and Marisa Dabice, will perform across the country with shows scheduled in Glasgow, Manchester, and Bristol, alongside festival appearances…

Label:  Stolen JuiceReleased: 5th February 2025 Between the distortion and the discourse, Chloe Slater has crafted something electrifying with ‘Love Me Please’. The Mancunian future icon’s latest EP grabs you by the collar and makes its case with both whip-smart intelligence and a good hard shake of pure, unbridled attitude. Opener ‘Tiny Screens’ bursts out of…

Ellie Dixon has shared a video for her new single ‘Guts’, a self-produced track mastered at Abbey Road Studios. The release follows her previous single ‘Renaissance’ from winter 2024, arriving after a year that saw Dixon collaborate with VISA for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and tour with UPSAHL. ‘Guts’, which Dixon describes…

Label:  Speedy WundergroundReleased: 7th February 2025 Heartworms, aka Jojo Orme, is more than another post-punk singer-songwriter. Combining her love of poetry and gothic history, her debut album ‘Glutton for Punishment’ is a malevolent look at modern life, splicing together sonic styles that make you want to dance through the darkness. From the rumbling 40-second opener ‘In…

Take That are set to perform at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards, delivering their single ‘Greatest Day’, which features in the BAFTA-nominated film ‘Anora’. The ceremony will also feature actor Jeff Goldblum performing on piano during the In Memoriam segment. Goldblum, who appears in the BAFTA-nominated ‘Wicked’ as The Wizard of Oz, is also…

Polly Money has shared new single ‘Milk & Honey’, taken from her upcoming EP ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’, set for release via CoolOnline on 20th March. The track explores the complexities of early queer romance, featuring Money’s signature dreamy vocals and bubbly production. The single arrives alongside a music video directed by Rosie Carney, filmed in…

Label:  Partisan RecordsReleased: 7th February 2025 Like stumbling into an afterparty where everyone’s speaking in code and the furniture keeps rearranging itself, HONESTY’s debut album ‘U R HERE’ is an exercise in beautiful confusion. The Leeds collective have created something that demands your full attention while simultaneously feeling like it might drift away at any moment,…

Chloe Slater has released her new EP ‘Love Me Please’ via Stolen Juice, accompanied by new single ‘Sucker’ and its official video. The Manchester-based songwriter’s latest EP follows her recent singles ‘Tiny Screens’ and ‘Fig Tree’, building upon the success of her debut EP ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’. “Love Me Please is…

Label:  Polydor RecordsReleased: 7th February 2025 ‘Polari’ is the album Olly Alexander has been waiting his entire pop star life to make: a fully realised and immaculately executed homage to the pop music of the 80s that has shaped his musical personality. It’s a record informed by the past and all its cultures and symbols but…

Label:  Dance to the RadioReleased: 6th February 2025 Remember when indie-rock felt like a secret handshake between friends who spent their weekends hunting through record store bins? Terra Twin’s latest EP, ‘Static Separation’, captures that same magical feeling, like stumbling across a long-lost record that should have soundtracked every coming-of-age film from 1995 onwards. The London…

Mandrake Handshake have released new single ‘Hypersonic Super-Asterid’, the latest preview of their debut album ‘Earth-Sized Worlds’, set to arrive via Tip Top Recordings on 21st February. The track, a re-recorded version of their debut single, arrives as part of the build-up to the Oxford band’s first full-length, which features previous singles ‘Charlie’s Comet’, ‘King…

A new immersive music experience, Live Odyssey, is set to open in Camden this May, celebrating the history of British music through a combination of technology and live performances. The attraction, which will be located in Camden Market, features a series of themed spaces exploring different musical eras, from the 1960s through to the present…

Esther Rose has announced her new album ‘Want’, set for release on 2nd May via New West Records. The 11-track collection, produced by Ross Farbe of Video Age, was recorded live-to-tape at the Bomb Shelter in Nashville. The record features appearances from Dean Johnson alongside members of Video Age, The Deslondes, and Silver Synthetic. Following…

Y Not Festival have announced the latest additions to their 2025 lineup, with The Futureheads joining as special guests alongside The Slow Readers Club and The Subways. The festival, taking place from 31st July to 3rd August at Pikehall, Derbyshire, will be headlined by The Prodigy, Courteeners, and Madness, with The Wombats headlining the Thursday…

Big Thief are raising funds for those affected by the LA wildfires with a new charity EP titled ‘Passion Relation’. The five-track collection will be available exclusively through the band’s webstore, with all proceeds going towards relief efforts following the devastating fires that began on 7th January. The disaster has claimed 28 lives, destroyed over…

Rilo Kiley have announced their first run of headlining tour dates for spring 2025, alongside plans for a special reissue of their second album. The reunited band will embark on a North American tour, beginning at Fremont Theatre in San Luis Obispo, with shows scheduled across the west coast of the United States and Canada,…

Beabadoobee has announced a North American tour titled ‘The Space In Between’, set to begin this spring. The tour will commence on 8th April at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum, followed by shows at Portland’s Theater Of The Clouds and Wheatland’s Hard Rock Live. The run includes appearances at both weekends of Coachella Festival, alongside headline performances…

Sabrina Carpenter has announced a deluxe edition of her album ‘Short n’ Sweet’, featuring a collaboration with Dolly Parton. The expanded version of Carpenter’s breakthrough record will include a new version of ‘Please Please Please’ featuring Parton, alongside four additional tracks: ’15 Minutes’, ‘Couldn’t Make It Any Harder’, ‘Busy Woman’ and ‘Bad Reviews’. The announcement…

d4vd has announced his debut album ‘WITHERED’, set for release via Darkroom/Interscope on 25th April, alongside a new single ‘One More Dance’, coming this Friday (7th February). The 19-year-old artist’s first full-length follows his previous EPs ‘Petals to Thorns’ and ‘The Lost Petals’. The album explores the lifecycle of a rose, designed to be experienced…

Dork’s Night Out continues its relentless mission to fill your 2025 calendar with unmissable moments, as Bradley Simpson prepares to transform Colours Hoxton into his own palace of glittering musical delights for our latest announcement. Set for Wednesday 26th February (just two days before his debut album drops – talk about perfect timing), it’s another…

girlpuppy has announced her second album ‘Sweetness’, set for release on 28th March 2025 via Captured Tracks, alongside sharing new single ‘I Just Do!’. The new album from Atlanta-based Becca Harvey follows 2022’s ‘When I’m Alone’ and explores the aftermath of a four-year relationship. The record pairs Harvey’s vocals with rock-inspired instrumentals, featuring contributions from…

Waxahatchee has shared new single ‘Mud’, an outtake from the sessions for her Grammy-nominated album ‘Tigers Blood’. The track follows the release of previous single ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and arrives as Katie Crutchfield continues to tour in support of her latest full-length, which is out now via ANTI- Records. Crutchfield is set to embark…

FKA twigs has announced a new Apple Music Radio show exploring the creative process behind her latest album ‘EUSEXUA’. The series will feature DJ mixes from artists who influenced the record, including Dr. Rubinstein, LSDXOXO, Eartheater, and Koreless. The inaugural episode spotlights Koreless, who served as lead producer on ‘EUSEXUA’. “I think that when artists…

Casino Hearts have announced their new EP ‘A Walk In The Grass’, set for release on 12th March, alongside sharing new single ‘Say It For Yourself’. The Los Angeles-based trio’s latest track serves as the final piece in their upcoming EP, helping to complete a collection of songs written over the past two years. “‘It’s…

Patrick Wolf has announced his seventh studio album ‘Crying The Neck’, alongside sharing new single ‘Dies Irae’. The album, Wolf’s first in thirteen years, features collaborations with Zola Jesus, Serafina Steer, drummer Seb Rochford and Wolf’s sister Jo Apps. It forms the first part of a planned four-album series. ‘Dies Irae’, which translates from Latin…

JPEGMAFIA has released ‘I Lay Down My Life For You (Director’s Cut)’, expanding their 2024 album with 13 new tracks integrated into the original release. The extended version of the album features the original collaborations with Denzel Curry, Vince Staples and Buzzy Lee, with the new tracks structured across a two-disc format. The first disc…

Alien Chicks have announced their second EP ‘Forbidden Fruit’, set for release on 9th May via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings, alongside sharing new single ‘Donkeyhead’. The London post-punk trio’s latest release follows their recent single ‘Babe’. The new EP contains six tracks, including both recent singles alongside ‘Dairylea’, ‘Mr Muscle’, ‘I’ve Become A…

Wide Awake festival have announced the third wave of artists for their 2025 lineup, with electroclash musician and producer Peaches joining as a headliner. The latest additions to the independent festival include electronic musician Sega Bodega, dream pop band Acopia, buzzy newcomer Luvcat, post-punk band Sextile, and synth-pop artist True Blue. Also joining the bill…

BBC Radio 6 Music have announced the line-up for their 2025 Festival, with Ezra Collective, Mogwai and Kae Tempest confirmed as headliners for the Greater Manchester event. The festival, taking place from 26th to 29th March, will see performances at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester, featuring Ezra Collective delivering a special performance celebrating youth clubs, while…

Benefits have shared new single ‘Divide’, featuring Middlesbrough rapper Shakk, taken from their upcoming album ‘Constant Noise’. The Teesside group’s second full-length record will arrive via Invada Records on 21st March, following their 2023 debut ‘NAILS’. The new single combines electronic elements with the band’s established heavier sound, incorporating club rhythms and experimental production. “‘Divide’…

Clutter have announced their debut EP ‘Clutter Loves You’, set for release on 11th April via PNKSLM Recordings, alongside sharing new single ‘Kraut’. The Stockholm-based four-piece, comprising Hilda Ander, Emma French, Ove Jerndal, and Ville Scott, blend grunge and post-hardcore influences through distorted guitars and fuzzy vocals. ‘Kraut’, which premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music…

Squid have unveiled their final single ‘Cro-Magnon Man’ ahead of their third album ‘Cowards’, which arrives via Warp Records this coming Friday (7th February). The new track features vocals from guitarist Louis Borlase alongside contributions from Clarissa Connelly, Tony Njoku and Rosa Brook, set against a backdrop of glitching synth stabs and guitars within a…

The Great Escape has announced Peter Doherty will headline a new Spotlight show for 2025, alongside over 120 new additions to their line-up. The singer-songwriter and Libertines co-frontman will perform at The Deep End as part of a TGE Brighton Beach takeover on 14th May, joined by post-punk outfit Warmduscher and Welsh indie-punks Trampolene. The…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY There’s something perfectly fitting about interviewing Fiona-Lee while she’s still in PJs, eating toast and listening to Martha Wainwright. It’s exactly the kind of unvarnished morning scenario you’d expect from an artist whose music strips away the Instagram filters from growing up to reveal something far more interesting underneath. The East…

Dork’s Night Out has yet another triumphant announcement, with yet another Really Very Brilliant show for your 2025 calendar. Picture Parlour are set to transform London’s most perfectly preserved basement palace into their own personal playground this March, bringing their electric presence to the hallowed ground of the 100 Club. Taking place on Thursday 20th…

FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY Inhaler are stepping into 2025 a new band. Their third album, ‘Open Wide’, is as expansive as its title suggests, capturing the boys at a moment when it feels like the world is properly their oyster. When Dork meets the band, it’s a horribly foggy December day in King’s Cross.…

It’s a Saturday night in Bristol, and there’s Hype in the air. The Louisiana is a venue steeped in history, a hub of exciting and new music; there’s no better place to kick-start this year’s Hype List Tour, with eyes on the future and led by two buzzing voices ready to grab attention and pour…

Lottery Winners and STONE have been confirmed as headliners for This Feeling By The Sea 2025, which takes place at Bridlington Spa on 29th and 30th August. The two-day indie-rock weekender will see Lottery Winners top the bill on Friday night, following their recent success with their Gold-certified album ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’. The band are…

Beyoncé has announced a 22-date stadium tour across the US and Europe in support of her eighth studio album ‘Cowboy Carter’. The tour, which runs from April through July, includes four-night residencies at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium. Two-night stints are scheduled for Chicago, Paris, Houston, Washington,…

Doechii has released a new single titled ‘Nosebleeds’, following her GRAMMY win for Best Rap Album at this year’s ceremony. The track, produced by Jonas Jeberg with executive production from Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith, was written and recorded specifically for the awards ceremony. The single arrives via Top Dawg Entertainment /…

Lady Gaga has unveiled her new single ‘Abracadabra’, alongside its accompanying music video, taken from upcoming seventh studio album ‘Mayhem’, due 7th March. The track and video debuted during the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, with the visual directed by Lady Gaga, Parris Goebel, and Bethany Vargas. The video features choreography by Goebel, incorporating a dance battle…

Clean Bandit have announced the first wave of special guests joining them for their BRITs Week show at The London Palladium on 28th February. Belen Aguilera, Dyo, Jess Glynne, LeoStayTrill, Lloyiso and Wes Nelson are set to join the Grammy award-winning trio for their one-off performance, with more guests to be revealed in the coming…

YOASOBI are set to make their UK live debut with a headline show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley this summer. The J-pop duo, comprising composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, will perform at the venue on 8th June, following their series of sold-out shows across North America in 2024, which included performances at LA’s Shrine Expo…

Tom Walker has announced a series of intimate candlelit performances set to take place across three UK venues this March. The Scottish singer-songwriter will perform stripped-back versions of his songs in historic venues, following Walker’s viral ‘Tom’s Towns’ series of surprise performances across the UK last year. Walker will also perform at a special Brits…

Craig David presents TS5 has been announced as the final headliner for The Warwick Sessions 2025, joining previously confirmed acts Elbow, The Stranglers, Train, Beverley Knight and Will Young. The event, taking place at St Nicholas’ Park, Warwickshire, will see David bring his renowned TS5 party to the stage on 5th July. The show follows…

Marti Perramon has shared new single ‘Truck’, his first release of 2025 via Polydor Records. The track arrives alongside a live performance video, with Perramon soon set to perform at The Grace in London as part of Jodie Bryant Presents… Discover Live (25th February). The 19-year-old Spanish-born, South London-raised artist explains that ‘Truck’ explores themes…

Greentea Peng is teasing her new album ‘Tell Dem It’s Sunny’, set for release on 21st March via AWAL Recordings. She has shared new single ‘Stones Throw’, accompanied by a video directed by ABOVEGROUND. The visuals were shot in Latvia, utilising fish-eye lenses and long-distance zooms. “As soon as I heard the song I had…

Halflives has released a new single ‘Immortals’, alongside announcing their biggest headline tour to date. The Italian pop-rock project, led by Linda Battilani, will embark on an extensive UK and European tour starting in April 2025, following appearances at Nova Rock and Rock For People festivals. Speaking about ‘Immortals’, Battilani explains: “Immortals is a call…

Victor Ray has announced details of new single ‘Hearts Break & People Change’, alongside news of his first UK acoustic tour outside of London. The track follows last year’s ‘Sticks and Stones’, which featured collaborations with Kojey Radical and Strandz. Both songs will appear on Ray’s upcoming EP ‘I WILL.’, set for release on 11th…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY In the early days of L.S. Dunes, the band described their name as standing for “low stress”. Born out of pandemic-era creativity – voice notes, group chats, and late-night home recordings – the project offered its members a much-needed artistic escape, which eventually culminated in their debut album, ‘Past Lives’. But…

Olivia Dean has announced a new track titled ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’, which will feature on the soundtrack for ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’. The multi-BRIT and Mercury nominated singer-songwriter revealed the news via social media following her attendance at the film’s world premiere in London’s Leicester Square. “I got to…

The Wombats are set to host an album listening party at SEA LIFE London Aquarium on 8th February, ahead of their sixth studio album ‘Oh! The Ocean’, due 14th February. The event, taking place in the attraction’s Open Ocean zone, will feature a live Q&A with the band discussing the making of the album. Attendees…

Circa Waves have released their new album ‘Death & Love Pt.1’ via Lower Third/[PIAS], marking the first chapter of a two-part release. The nine-track collection, which includes singles ‘Like You Did Before’, ‘We Made It’, and ‘Let’s Leave Together’, was self-produced by frontman Kieran Shudall and engineered by Matt Wiggins, known for his work with…

Dreamer Isioma has announced their new album ‘StarX Lover’, set for release in spring 2025. Alongside the announcement, they have shared two new singles, ‘Did You Ever Care’ and ‘Dead End’. The first-generation Nigerian-American singer-songwriter’s upcoming record was primarily written and produced by Isioma themselves, with additional contributions from collaborators Romello, Brooklynn Skye, and Saint…

In news that’s going to make your 2025 diary look significantly more exciting, Dork’s Night Out is rolling back into London’s Sebright Arms this March with Manchester’s most promising new export since chips and gravy. Nightbus – purveyors of late-night indie brilliance – are set to headline on Tuesday, 6th March. Fresh off a run…

Jennie is teasing her debut album ‘Ruby’ with new single ‘Love Hangover’ featuring Dominic Fike. The track, which explores themes of toxic attraction, arrives with a video directed by Bradley & Pablo and shot in Mexico City. The visual stars Charles Melton and follows a series of ill-fated dates. ‘Ruby’, due 7th March, is set…

The Kooks have announced their new album ‘Never/Know’, set for release on 9th May via Virgin Music Group. The indie-rock band have also shared the album’s first single ‘Never Know’, accompanied by a lyric video, built around themes of new romance. “It’s a love song about a cute meet with someone unpredictable. I like the…

Cat Burns has shared new single ‘GIRLS!’, their first release of 2025. The track arrives as Burns prepares for a sold-out BRITs show for War Child at London’s Moth Club on 17th February, following their viral cover of ‘teenage dirtbag’ and Mercury Prize nomination for their 2024 Top 10 album ‘early twenties’. Burns explains: “GIRLS!…

Venbee has shared her new single ‘this one’s different’. Following last year’s debut mixtape ‘Zero Experience’, the track marks the Kent artist’s first release of 2025, offering a more personal perspective as she explores new experiences in love. “this ones different is about falling for your best friend but also having all those feelings whilst…

Pebbledash have released their debut EP ‘Four Portraits of the Same Ugly House’ today (31st January) via Blowtorch Records. The Cork band’s new four-track collection, produced by Aidan O’Mahoney at Kitten Lane Studios and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave, The Pixies), combines elements of shoegaze, noise rock, dream pop and traditional Irish music.…

McFly have announced their addition to the Margate Summer Series 2025, set to perform at Dreamland on 1st August with support from Sam Ryder. The performance follows the band’s recent run of five sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena alongside Busted, and comes as they prepare to release ’21 LIVE’, a new live album recorded…

Mahalia has unveiled new single ‘Pressure Points’, featuring Lila Iké. The reggae-inspired track sees Mahalia exploring themes of intimacy, built around guitar melodies and basslines. The song follows her 2024 single ‘Pick Up The Pace’ and arrives after her second album ‘IRL’. “I’ve been a fan of Lila for a long time, so working together…

Tom Grennan has announced his fourth album ‘Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want To Be’, set for release through Insanity Records on 15th August. Alongside the announcement, Grennan has shared new single ‘Shadowboxing’ and revealed details of his biggest headline tour to date. The 15-track album follows 2023’s ‘What Ifs &…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY When you think of legendary British bands, they don’t come much bigger and better than Manic Street Preachers. Still fiercely driven by their distinct philosophies on music and culture, and in the case of Nicky Wire, cleaning, the band remain a vital voice and constant presence in their devoted fans’ lives.…

Laura Marling has announced two headline shows at Manchester’s Albert Hall for March 2025. The performances, which are set to be Marling’s only UK live dates of 2025, will take place at the venue on 5th and 6th March. These shows mark her first appearances in Manchester since autumn 2021 and will feature a string…

The BRIT Awards have announced the first wave of performers for their 2025 ceremony, with JADE, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party set to take to the stage. The event, taking place at London’s O2 arena on 1st March, will be hosted by Jack Whitehall and broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX.…

Will Smith and Big Sean have teamed up for new single ‘Beautiful Scars’, featuring Obanga, released via SLANG Recordings. The track arrives alongside news of Smith’s forthcoming album ‘Based On A True Story’, set to be his first full-length release in over two decades. The record will include previously released singles ‘You Can Make it’,…

Real Lies have announced their new album ‘WE WILL ANNIHILATE OUR ENEMIES’, set for release on 11th April via Tonal. The announcement arrives alongside new single ‘TOWARDS HORSES’. The record was created by lyricist Kevin Lee Kharas and producer Patrick King in their London studio, located beneath a railway bridge in Zone 3. It follows…

SPOT Festival have announced the first wave of artists for their 30th edition, set to take place in Aarhus, Denmark on 2nd and 3rd May 2025. The festival, which has been a crucial platform for emerging Danish and Nordic talent since 1994, will feature performances from Iceage frontman Elias Rønnenfelt, who released his debut solo…

Speedy Wunderground have announced their first New York showcase, set to take place at Baby’s All Right on 25th February. The London-based label, home to artists including Heartworms, Moreish Idols and O., will present performances from Northampton’s Prewn and New York City’s Slow Fiction, with a special guest to be announced. Label founder Dan Carey,…

Central Cee has been announced as the final headliner for Boardmasters 2025, joining previously confirmed headliners RAYE and The Prodigy for the Cornish festival. The festival, taking place across Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach from 6th-10th August, has also added over 30 new names to the bill. The Wombats, Sub Focus, FLO, Leigh-Anne, Krept &…

joan have released new single ‘magic’, accompanied by a music video. The track, which was written and produced entirely by the alt-pop duo – Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford – arrives via Photo Finish Records as their latest offering since 2023’s ‘superglue’ album. “‘magic’ is the feeling of something too good to be true,…

Bells Larsen has announced new album ‘Blurring Time’, set for release on 25th April via Royal Mountain Records. The new record sees Larsen collaborating with longtime friend Georgia Harmer on vocal arrangements, creating a unique approach that captures both his pre and post-transition voices. The album was intentionally recorded in stages, with initial recordings made…

Deer Shed Festival have announced Kae Tempest and The Big Moon as headliners for their fifteenth-anniversary edition, joining previously announced Friday night headliners Wunderhorse. Taking place at Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire from 25th to 28th July 2025, the family-friendly festival will see Tempest return following their 2017 appearance, while The Big Moon are set to…

Ezra Collective have been announced as joint headliners for Cross The Tracks 2025, joining previously confirmed headliner Michael Kiwanuka at the Brockwell Park festival. The Mercury Prize-winning British jazz quintet are among a new wave of acts added to the jazz, funk and soul festival’s lineup. The band, who released their album ‘Dance, No One’s…

Black Country, New Road have announced their third studio album ‘Forever Howlong’, set for release on 4th April via Ninja Tune. The band have also shared new single ‘Besties’, their first studio release to feature lead vocals from Georgia Ellery. The track arrives alongside a video directed by award-winning director Rianne White, known for her…

Sound City have announced their second wave of artists for their 2025 festival, with Dylan John Thomas and STONE joining the bill. Set to take place across Liverpool City Centre between 3rd-4th May, the new music discovery festival will see Dylan John Thomas headline Sunday night, while Liverpool’s own STONE are set for an afternoon…

Live At Leeds: In The Park have added Manic Street Preachers, The Snuts and Public Service Broadcasting to their 2025 festival lineup. The one-day event, taking place at Temple Newsam Park on 24th May, has confirmed its full programme of music and entertainment. The festival has also added Hard Life, The Pigeon Detectives, Sports Team,…

Latitude Festival have announced a new wave of artists for their 2025 edition, with Kaiser Chiefs, Leon Bridges, and Air set to perform across the weekend. Alison Moyet also joins the bill, marking 40 years as a solo artist. Other acts set to appear include Example, Scouting For Girls, Feeder, Alessi Rose, Palace, Sprints, Pale…

Dork’s Night Out is bringing yet another Really Very Good New Band to ‘that’ London this February, hosting the spellbinding Witch Post on the hallowed grounds of the mighty Sebright Arms. The trans-Atlantic duo, fresh from bewitching audiences with their latest single ‘Rust’, will headline the 27th February spectacular. For those who’ve been living under…

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Label:  Modern Sky RecordsReleased: 31st January 2025 Brooke Combe’s debut, ‘Dancing At The Edge Of The World’, walks a tightrope between polish and passion. Recorded live to tape with The Coral’s James Skelly at the helm, the Scottish vocalist brings a voice that could shake the rafters but sometimes feels trapped behind the pristine glass of…

Label: Lower ThirdReleased: 31st January 2025 Circa Waves have always been reliable merchants of festival-ready euphoria – the musical equivalent of that mate who knows exactly how to turn a regular Thursday into an impromptu celebration (probably with lots of pints).  Their sixth album, ‘Death & Love Pt. 1’, arrives carrying weighty baggage – frontman Kieran…

Label: Fantasy RecordsReleased: 31st January 2025 When a – quote marks here – ‘supergroup’ emerges from the alternative music world, expectations tend to tower like totemic statues to legends past. L.S. Dunes have spent their brief existence ducking those expectations, choosing instead to carve their own path through the musical wilderness. Their second album ‘Violet’ represents…

Label: XL RecordingsReleased: 24th January 2025 FKA twigs has always treated genre boundaries like a cat treats closed doors – something to be elegantly ignored while establishing dominance. On ‘Eusexua’, she’s not just pushing those boundaries; she’s screaming the house down as she claws them open. It’s a record that sounds like sending a raw confessional…

Momma have announced their new album ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, set for release on 4th April 2025 via Lucky Number / Polyvinyl. The Brooklyn-based band have shared new single ‘I Want You (Fever)’, accompanied by a video directed by Jaxon Whittington. The track follows their previous release ‘Ohio All The Time’, which arrived late…

Sam Fender has shared a new video for ‘People Watching’, the title-track from his forthcoming third album, due 21st February. The video features BAFTA and Laurence Olivier Award-winning actor Andrew Scott, known for his roles in ‘All of Us Strangers’, ‘Ripley’, and ‘Uncle Vanya’. Directed by Stuart McIntyre, the video was filmed in Long Beach,…

Fcukers have shared a new remix of their single ‘Bon Bon’ by MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden, released via Technicolour. The NYC duo, comprising Shanny Wise on vocals and Jackson Walker Lewis on bass, keys and production, follow the acts’ appearance in Dork’s Hype List 2025, and the band’s debut Boiler Room set in San Francisco. The…

Gordi has released new single ‘Alien Cowboy’, a dramatic piece of pop produced alongside Costa Rican producer Matias Mora. The track follows November’s ‘Lunch At Dune’ EP, which featured a collaboration with SOAK on its title-track. Created in Los Angeles, the new single explores themes of queer acceptance and fantasy. “I was thinking about what…

MØ has announced her fourth studio album ‘Plæygirl’, set for release on 16th May via RCA/Sony, alongside sharing new single ‘Sweet’ featuring Biig Piig. The new track arrives following recent singles ‘Who Said’ and ‘Wake Me Up’, with the Danish artist’s latest offering balancing between electro punk and Scandinavian alt-pop. “Sweet is a fun and…

Julien Baker & TORRES have announced their debut collaborative album ‘Send a Prayer My Way’, set for release on 18th April, alongside new single ‘Sylvia’. The collaboration stems from the pair’s first show together at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall in 2016, where a post-performance conversation sparked the idea for a country album. The project follows their…

Supergrass, Wet Leg, Basement Jaxx and Orbital have been announced as headliners for the fourteenth edition of Wilderness Festival. The event, which takes place at Cornbury Park, will see Supergrass perform their debut album ‘I Should Coco’ in full to mark its 30th anniversary, while Basement Jaxx will deliver their first full live show in…

Bring Me The Horizon have released two exclusive tracks for Spotify – a cover of Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘YOUtopia (EarthcOre remix)’. The tracks form part of Spotify Singles, a collection of unique recordings that has previously featured contributions from IDLES, Wet Leg and LCD Soundsystem. Sony’s profits from streams of ‘WONDERWaLL – Spotify Singles Release’…

Miya Folick has announced new single ‘Fist’, taken from her upcoming self-produced album ‘Erotica Veronica’. The track, which arrives ahead of the album’s 28th February release via Nettwerk, explores themes of generational and sexual trauma. “Fist is about rage,” Folick explains. “It’s about sexual trauma and generational trauma and what that does to our feelings…

Sunday (1994) are set to embark on their debut headline tour, with dates across the UK scheduled for May 2025. The nine-date run begins at London’s Village Underground and includes appearances at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, Live at Leeds, and Manchester’s Neighbourhood Weekender. The band recently completed support tours with Phantogram and girl…

Jamie xx has released a new track featuring Erykah Badu, titled ‘F.U.’, as part of the deluxe edition of his album ‘In Waves’. The collaboration emerged from a chance encounter at a Primavera Festival after-party where both artists were scheduled to perform. When Badu’s equipment malfunctioned during her set, she continued with an impromptu vocal…

Sleigh Bells have returned with their first new music since 2021’s ‘Texis’, sharing new single ‘Wanna Start a Band’. The noise-pop duo, comprising Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller, have crafted the track around a riff that Miller first developed in 2014. “In 2008 while eating at a restaurant in Brooklyn with my mom, our server,…

Måneskin’s Damiano David has shared a cover of Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus’ ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ via Spotify’s ‘Spotify Singles – Valentine’s Day Edition’ series. The track, which originally appeared on Ronson’s fifth studio album ‘Late Night Feelings’ in 2018, has been reimagined by David as a stripped-back acoustic rendition. The release follows…

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Mac DeMarco and The War On Drugs are among the artists featured on a new benefit album following the recent Los Angeles wildfires. ‘Super Bloom: A Benefit for Los Angeles Fire Relief’, a 62-track compilation, has been released to support those affected by the disaster. The album features contributions…

Chase & Status are set to headline All Points East 2025, topping the bill at Victoria Park, London on 16th August. The electronic duo will bring their RTRN II DANCE takeover to the festival, with Overmono, Nia Archives and Sammy Virji announced as special guests. Additional support acts are expected to be announced in the…

Welcome to Dork’s rolling news feed, where we’re tracking every album announce, surprise collab and chaotic announcement worth knowing about. From secret shows and festival lineups to whatever drama <redacted pop star of this parish> is getting themselves into today, we’ll keep you across all the biggest stories in music as they land. Whether you’re…