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Phoebe Bridgers has announced UK, Ireland and European arena dates for 'The Lost Tour'
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Dork — Down With Boring
After walking away from a major label deal that left them feeling pressured to be more palatable, Bimini is reclaiming their political voice with 'Tank Top Bum Boys' and the electro-cunt-punk debut album they always wanted to make.
by Ali Shutler
Dork’s July 2026 cover star Niall Horan is already thinking about what comes next. In this exclusive early excerpt, he talks 'Dinner Party', Britpop influences, and why he's more interested in longevity than chasing hits.
by Abigail Firth
Niall Horan is playing the long game
Dinner is served
DINNER IS SERVED
Dork’s July 2026 cover star Niall Horan is already thinking about what comes next. In this exclusive early excerpt, he talks 'Dinner Party', Britpop influences, and why he's more interested in longevity than chasing hits.
By Abigail Firth
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Aziya introduces her alter ego 'the saboteur' on new track 'Sabotage!'
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As Bleachers prepare to release their fifth album ‘Everyone For Ten Minutes’, Jack Antonoff reflects on a decade of slow-burn growth, the chaos of modern life, the power of community and why making music that tries to please everyone is “a failure of imagination”.
by Ali Shutler
Bleachers are for anyone, not everyone
For Anyone, not Everyone
FOR ANYONE, NOT EVERYONE
As Bleachers prepare to release their fifth album ‘Everyone For Ten Minutes’, Jack Antonoff reflects on a decade of slow-burn growth, the chaos of modern life, the power of community and why making music that tries to please everyone is “a failure of imagination”.
By Ali Shutler
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August Burns Red: Built to last
Line-up changes, shifting trends and two decades of metalcore have come and gone. Through it all, August Burns Red have remained steadfast. Now, 'Season of Surrender' finds them embracing growth without losing sight of their identity.
By Steven Loftin
Feature
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After four years offline, Ecca Vandal returned with an album that confronts everything from organised religion to late-stage capitalism. Now, she's bringing that energy to one of alternative music's most passionate crowds.
By Alexander Bradley
Feature
Bye Parula are taking their story beyond Montreal
Formed by three musicians who arrived in Montreal from different corners of the globe, Bye Parula have spent the past few years turning friendship into art-pop. As they prepare for their first London headline show and the release of 'Something Out Of Nothing', they're learning just how far those songs can travel.
By Felicity Newton
Feature
Lucia & The Best Boys has found her people
Friendship is woven through every corner of Lucia & The Best Boys' upcoming album 'Picking Petals'. As new single 'Big Romance' arrives, Lucia Fairfull and Abigail Morris reflect on creative support, finishing songs that refuse to go away and the people who keep you going.
By Ali Shutler
Feature
Opal Mag is stepping into her moment with debut EP ‘Goodbye Lavender’
Drawing from dreamy guitar textures and unfiltered emotion, Brighton’s Opal Mag arrives with debut EP ‘Goodbye Lavender’.
By Felicity Newton
Feature
Violet Grohl: "You can never please everybody"
With her debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’, Violet Grohl is embracing grunge, punk and pop instincts alike while figuring out how to exist under one of rock’s most recognisable surnames.
By Ali Shutler
Feature
Heidi Curtis breaks down the loss, longing and late-night revelations behind her debut EP, 'Hollow Heart'
Inspired by loss and shaped by dreams, Heidi Curtis’ debut EP 'Hollow Heart' turns grief into six huge, haunting songs. Here’s the story behind all of them.
By Dork
Feature
August Burns Red: Built to last
Line-up changes, shifting trends and two decades of metalcore have come and gone. Through it all, August Burns Red have remained steadfast. Now, 'Season of Surrender' finds them embracing growth without losing sight of their identity.
By Steven Loftin
Feature
Outbreak 2026: Ecca Vandal is searching for something real
After four years offline, Ecca Vandal returned with an album that confronts everything from organised religion to late-stage capitalism. Now, she's bringing that energy to one of alternative music's most passionate crowds.
By Alexander Bradley
Feature
Bye Parula are taking their story beyond Montreal
Formed by three musicians who arrived in Montreal from different corners of the globe, Bye Parula have spent the past few years turning friendship into art-pop. As they prepare for their first London headline show and the release of 'Something Out Of Nothing', they're learning just how far those songs can travel.
By Felicity Newton
Feature
Lucia & The Best Boys has found her people
Friendship is woven through every corner of Lucia & The Best Boys' upcoming album 'Picking Petals'. As new single 'Big Romance' arrives, Lucia Fairfull and Abigail Morris reflect on creative support, finishing songs that refuse to go away and the people who keep you going.
By Ali Shutler
Feature
Opal Mag is stepping into her moment with debut EP ‘Goodbye Lavender’
Drawing from dreamy guitar textures and unfiltered emotion, Brighton’s Opal Mag arrives with debut EP ‘Goodbye Lavender’.
By Felicity Newton
Feature
Violet Grohl: "You can never please everybody"
With her debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’, Violet Grohl is embracing grunge, punk and pop instincts alike while figuring out how to exist under one of rock’s most recognisable surnames.
By Ali Shutler
Feature
Heidi Curtis breaks down the loss, longing and late-night revelations behind her debut EP, 'Hollow Heart'
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Reading & Leeds has added Villanelle, Beth McCarthy and more to its 2026 bill
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'Encore, Encore' follows recent single 'Not My Day', her first independent release since parting ways with her former label.
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‘Florescence’ is perhaps the first record where the room truly belongs to Maisie Peters.
by Andrew Wescott
Glow Up
GLOW UP
‘Florescence’ is perhaps the first record where the room truly belongs to Maisie Peters.
•By Andrew Wescott
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thistle. – backflip EP
‘backflip’ doesn’t hang around, but it leaves a mark.
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KuleeAngee – Love & Affection EP
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Bleech 9:3 – Bleech 9:3 EP
EP Review
thistle. – backflip EP
‘backflip’ doesn’t hang around, but it leaves a mark.
By Sam Taylor
Album Review
Iceage – For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
The record moves with a restless buzz that’s impossible to resist.
By Harry Shaw
EP Review
KuleeAngee – Love & Affection EP
KuleeAngee sound like they’re having a brilliant time.
By Felicity Newton
EP Review
Dead Pony – Eat My Dust! EP
It’s bold and a clear step forward.
By Sam Taylor
Album Review
Towa Bird – Gentleman
Bold, funny and increasingly self-assured, pushing Towa Bird further into her own lane.
By Felicity Newton
EP Review
Little Simz – Sugar Girl EP
Little Simz remains untouchable.
By Martyn Young
Album Review
Maisie Peters – Florescence
‘Florescence’ is perhaps the first record where the room truly belongs to her.
By Andrew Wescott
Album Review
Bleachers – everyone for ten minutes
‘Everyone For Ten Minutes’ knows it has an audience already waiting in the room.
By Dan Harrison
Album Review
Genesis Owusu – REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE
Owusu is taking names while also delivering musical brilliance.
By Dan Harrison
EP Review
Bleech 9:3 – Bleech 9:3 EP
The self-titled EP is an early statement, and the foundations are right there in the songs.
By Dan Harrison
Album Review
Hekt – Forever
He seamlessly weaves the best of Copenhagen alt pop cool into his EDM dancefloor vision.
By Martyn Young
Features
Bimini ignites their tank-topped rebellion
After walking away from a major label deal that left them feeling pressured to be more palatable, Bimini is reclaiming their political voice with 'Tank Top Bum Boys' and the electro-cunt-punk debut album they always wanted to make.
UpsetNews
Tom Morello has teamed up with Serj Tankian and his son Roman for anti-fascist single 'Adjourn It'
The guitarist also recently revealed his Maryland festival featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews.
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Paul McCartney is going to host a special Roundhouse event about 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'
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horsegiirL’s 'that’s my beach!' arrives with a surreal seaside love story
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Appleton have shared ‘Ready To Begin’ and announced their first new EP in over 20 years
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Late Again turns New York into a dream-pop postcard on new single ‘If You Have A Bridge (I’m Buying)’
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Weezer reveal 'The Gold Album' alongside Wednesday collaboration 'We Might As Well Be Strangers'
A sixteenth studio record from Weezer is on the way.
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Joe James shares ‘Back Together’ and details his debut album, featuring Dave, Loyle Carner and Lancey Foux
New single 'Back Together' arrives with a black-and-white video featuring the rapper's mum.
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Saint Clair have announced their debut EP ‘Something To Be Said’ with romantic new single ‘Gretchen’
New single 'Gretchen' previews the London quartet's Black Butter Records arrival.
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Getdown Services have announced a second Roundhouse headline show
The new dates arrive ahead of the release of Getdown Services' second album.
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DMA'S have shared new single 'Hurracane' and announced a 2027 UK and Ireland tour
Matt Mason and co. lean into fresh sonic territory on their latest cut.
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Swim Deep’s new single ‘You, Me & Mary’ arrives with a full-circle moment for Austin Williams
The single arrives as the Birmingham group ready their fifth full-length record.
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Sandhouse explore the dark side of infatuation on new single ‘Pollyanna’
The South London pair tease a forthcoming Broke Records project.
