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Dork and Glass Animals have announced a one-night-only ‘How To Be A Human Being’ anniversary party•
Stella Lefty has announced her debut album 'Long Way Home'•
venbee has announced her new EP 'back to the drawing board' with 'stars (john's local)'•
HMLTD have returned with their confrontational new single 'Blitzkrieg'•
Slayyyter is buying herself out of heartbreak with 'brand new chanel$'•
Remi Wolf has returned with buttless banger 'Twiggy'•
Keo have packed out a Manchester skatepark for their new 'Pistol' video•
Rachel Chinouriri has announced her second album 'I think I spoke too soon'•
Mercury Prize has revealed this year's 12 shortlisted albums•
Do Nothing question life on autopilot with their new single 'Act Natural'•
Robyn has released a new version of 'Talk To Me' with Zara Larsson•
Dua Lipa's London Literature Festival has revealed its full programme•
Down With Boring reports in from Dork's Latitude 2026 takeover•
NCT 127 have announced their seventh full-length album 'BLINGY'•
Nieve Ella has announced her debut album 'How Long Will It Take?'•
Audrey Hobert has unveiled a new video for 'Sex and the City' as she begins her headline tour•
The Dork 2025 Readers' Poll nominations are in, featuring CMAT, Turnstile, Wolf Alice, Djo, Hayley Williams and loads more•
flowerovlove has released her first-ever first Christmas track, 'wishlist'•
Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced Trans Mission, a concert for trans solidarity•
JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
Dork and Glass Animals have announced a one-night-only ‘How To Be A Human Being’ anniversary party•
Stella Lefty has announced her debut album 'Long Way Home'•
venbee has announced her new EP 'back to the drawing board' with 'stars (john's local)'•
HMLTD have returned with their confrontational new single 'Blitzkrieg'•
Slayyyter is buying herself out of heartbreak with 'brand new chanel$'•
Remi Wolf has returned with buttless banger 'Twiggy'•
Keo have packed out a Manchester skatepark for their new 'Pistol' video•
Rachel Chinouriri has announced her second album 'I think I spoke too soon'•
Mercury Prize has revealed this year's 12 shortlisted albums•
Do Nothing question life on autopilot with their new single 'Act Natural'•
Robyn has released a new version of 'Talk To Me' with Zara Larsson•
Dua Lipa's London Literature Festival has revealed its full programme•
Down With Boring reports in from Dork's Latitude 2026 takeover•
NCT 127 have announced their seventh full-length album 'BLINGY'•
Nieve Ella has announced her debut album 'How Long Will It Take?'•
Audrey Hobert has unveiled a new video for 'Sex and the City' as she begins her headline tour•
The Dork 2025 Readers' Poll nominations are in, featuring CMAT, Turnstile, Wolf Alice, Djo, Hayley Williams and loads more•
flowerovlove has released her first-ever first Christmas track, 'wishlist'•
Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced Trans Mission, a concert for trans solidarity•
JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
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Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool
Live Review

Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection
Live Review

Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection

Upcote Farm, Oxfordshire

28 Jul 2026
Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else
Live Review

Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else

Henham Park, Suffolk

27 Jul 2026
David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy
Live Review

David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

25 Jul 2026
Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous
Live Review

Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

24 Jul 2026
Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show
Live Review

Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool
Live Review

Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection
Live Review

Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection

Upcote Farm, Oxfordshire

28 Jul 2026
Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else
Live Review

Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else

Henham Park, Suffolk

27 Jul 2026
David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy
Live Review

David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

25 Jul 2026
Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous
Live Review

Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

24 Jul 2026
Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show
Live Review

Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool
Live Review

Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection
Live Review

Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection

Upcote Farm, Oxfordshire

28 Jul 2026
Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else
Live Review

Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else

Henham Park, Suffolk

27 Jul 2026
David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy
Live Review

David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

25 Jul 2026
Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous
Live Review

Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

24 Jul 2026
Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show
Live Review

Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool
Live Review

Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection
Live Review

Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection

Upcote Farm, Oxfordshire

28 Jul 2026
Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else
Live Review

Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else

Henham Park, Suffolk

27 Jul 2026
David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy
Live Review

David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

25 Jul 2026
Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous
Live Review

Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

24 Jul 2026
Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show
Live Review

Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool
Live Review

Jennie steps further into her own spotlight at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection
Live Review

Truck Festival 2026: Three days of indie perfection

Upcote Farm, Oxfordshire

28 Jul 2026
Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else
Live Review

Latitude 2026: Twenty years on, still unlike anywhere else

Henham Park, Suffolk

27 Jul 2026
David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy
Live Review

David Byrne makes Latitude 2026 a joy

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

25 Jul 2026
Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous
Live Review

Dork’s Big Latitude Opening Party is tree-mendous

Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk

24 Jul 2026
Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show
Live Review

Mad Cool Festival 2026: 11 artists who stole the show

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

20 Jul 2026
Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool
Live Review

Twenty One Pilots are at the top of their game at Mad Cool

Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain

15 Jul 2026
2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer
Live Review

2000trees is still one of the most magical weekends of summer

Upcote Farm, Cheltenham

13 Jul 2026
Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer
Live Review

Truthpaste, Bonnie Kemplay and August light the fuse at Big Dork Summer

Sebright Arms, London

13 Jul 2026
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet
Live Review

Bilbao BBK Live celebrates 20 years with one of its strongest weekends yet

Bilbao, Spain

13 Jul 2026
Claud has shared 'She Doesn't Love Me', the first taste of new album 'Me and the Music'
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Claud has shared 'She Doesn't Love Me', the first taste of new album 'Me and the Music'

Third album from the Brooklyn artist arrives 23rd October via Dead Oceans.

12 AUG 2026•By Felicity Newton
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Tender Claws is picking through 'corrupted and lost innocence' on debut EP 'Tear Him To Pieces'

10 AUG 2026
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Boomtown 2026: The Big Dork Preview

10 AUG 2026
Tom A. Smith is keeping Tommy's Dance Place open with 'Am I Ever Gonna Be A Rockstar?'
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Tom A. Smith is keeping Tommy's Dance Place open with 'Am I Ever Gonna Be A Rockstar?'

He's announced a deluxe edition of his 'Put On A Record Tommy' EP.

12 AUG 2026
News

Vince Staples has announced a one-off London show at 26 Leake Street

Long Beach artist adds intimate London date following All Points East slot.

10 AUG 2026
Features

Songer: "I'm gonna do what I want, when I want"

10 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Westside Cowboy aren't sure if 'Dobro' is about their younger selves or just a weird guitar

09 AUG 2026
News

Phoebe Bridgers is taking 'Lost Weekend' to planetariums around the world before its release

Pretty Sick wrestles with keeping people at arm's length on new single 'Hyper Independence'
News

Pretty Sick wrestles with keeping people at arm's length on new single 'Hyper Independence'

The NYC musician's second LP lands via Dirty Hit, with a US tour to follow.

12 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Florence Road have shared '7563', a song about trying to break out of a bad dream

The Irish four-piece follow up 'Hanging Out To Dry' via Warner Records.

09 AUG 2026
News

Madonna and Kylie have released their first collaboration, 'Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)'

The Stuart Price-produced single first debuted live at WorldPride in Amsterdam.

09 AUG 2026
HypeNews

green star have built a miniature brutalist city for new single 'teeth'

The London quartet introduce a fictional character named Silver on the new track.

12 AUG 2026
green star have built a miniature brutalist city for new single 'teeth'
Dork’s Day Out Manchester 2026: the photos
Features

Dork’s Day Out Manchester 2026: the photos

Hatchie, thistle., pyncher, AKA and Your Mate’s Ex descended on YES for an all-day Big Dork Summer party.

11 AUG 2026
News

Antony Szmierek is putting his faith in a falling plane on 'Flight Simulator' with Imogen and the Knife

Royle Family actor Craig Cash stars in the video for the Manchester poet's new single.

09 AUG 2026
News

Carly Rae Jepsen has shared the ABBA-inspired 'Don't Leave Me on the Dance Floor'

Jeremy O. Harris directs, Alden Ehrenreich stars in new video.

09 AUG 2026
News

Antony Szmierek is putting his faith in a falling plane on 'Flight Simulator' with Imogen and the Knife

Royle Family actor Craig Cash stars in the video for the Manchester poet's new single.

09 AUG 2026
News

Carly Rae Jepsen has shared the ABBA-inspired 'Don't Leave Me on the Dance Floor'

Jeremy O. Harris directs, Alden Ehrenreich stars in new video.

09 AUG 2026
14 AUG 2026
News

Elastica are reissuing their debut album with B-sides and rarities

13 AUG 2026

After turning stairwell harmonies and viral covers into one of folk-pop's fastest-rising success stories, Tiny Habits are ready to show a different side on their second album, 'Keepers'.

By Ciaran Picker
Carly Rae Jepsen: Pop goes the rulebook
Feature

Carly Rae Jepsen: Pop goes the rulebook

Carly Rae Jepsen has spent the last decade learning exactly how pop works, mostly so she can have more fun breaking its rules. With sprawling double album 'Day And Night', she's following her instincts wherever they lead.

By Ali Shutler
Westside Cowboy saddle up
Feature

Westside Cowboy saddle up

Three years ago, Westside Cowboy started a band because it seemed like a fun thing to do. Now they're releasing one of the year's most exciting debut albums.

By Jake Hawkes
Cruz Beckham: "It's better to be underestimated"
Feature

Cruz Beckham: "It's better to be underestimated"

Cruz Beckham has spent his whole life surrounded by expectations. Now, with debut EP 'Wear & Tear', he's stepping out on his own terms, finding his people and putting the music first.

By Abigail Firth
This Is Lorelei: songs from somewhere out the window
Feature

This Is Lorelei: songs from somewhere out the window

What happens when your deliberately low-key side project suddenly isn't so low-key anymore? For Nate Amos, the answer is 'The Singer In My Band', a strange, intimate new This Is Lorelei record about people, places and learning to live with expectation.

By Martyn Young

Nia Archives is bringing 'late night party energy' to an intimate All Points East afterparty

11 AUG 2026
News

Adult DVD's 'Rolling Face' ends with a bad night out and an empty wallet

Their self-titled debut album is due for release on 25th September.

11 AUG 2026
Jawdropped have no plan B
HypeFeatures

Jawdropped have no plan B

After a decade spent playing in bands around Los Angeles, Jawdropped reached a simple conclusion: forget the plan B and make this one count. With debut album ‘Secret To Spare’ on the way, their gamble is starting to look suspiciously sensible.

12 AUG 2026
FestivalsFeatures

All Points East 2026: supermodel* is ready for his second act

supermodel* might be a new project, but Frankie Beanie's been building towards it for years. With debut mixtape 'cupid!' - and an upcoming appearance at All Points East - the pieces have finally clicked into place.

11 AUG 2026
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Phoebe Bridgers has announced a run of intimate UK record store shows for 'Lost Weekend'

The singer marks her new album with a run of in-store performances.

12 AUG 2026
FestivalsFeatures

Boomtown 2026: Panic Shack: "That'll be PURE MAGIC"

Nine years ago, Sarah Harvey worked Boomtown in fancy dress for a free ticket. This week Panic Shack play it twice. Cardiff's finest talk vans, pickles, mosh pits and the dream of finally quitting the day jobs, as Dork's latest festival guide cover stars prepare to give the fictional city a very real seeing to.

11 AUG 2026
FestivalsFeatures

All Points East 2026: supermodel* is ready for his second act

supermodel* might be a new project, but Frankie Beanie's been building towards it for years. With debut mixtape 'cupid!' - and an upcoming appearance at All Points East - the pieces have finally clicked into place.

11 AUG 2026
News

Phoebe Bridgers has announced a run of intimate UK record store shows for 'Lost Weekend'

12 AUG 2026
Royal Blood have announced fifth album 'Dead Company' with new single 'Ten Over Ten'
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Royal Blood have announced fifth album 'Dead Company' with new single 'Ten Over Ten'

Duo return with fifth LP and three sold-out August underplays.

12 AUG 2026
underscores has shared a mosh-pit inspired video for 'The Peace'
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underscores has shared a mosh-pit inspired video for 'The Peace'

Ayodeji directs the new visual as autumn tour dates approach.

12 AUG 2026
Jawdropped have no plan B
HypeFeatures

Jawdropped have no plan B

After a decade spent playing in bands around Los Angeles, Jawdropped reached a simple conclusion: forget the plan B and make this one count. With debut album ‘Secret To Spare’ on the way, their gamble is starting to look suspiciously sensible.

12 AUG 2026
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NCT 127 are speeding through late-night Seoul in their new 'Piñata' track video

11 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Wasia Project are surrendering to desire on new single 'Vogue'

The sibling duo's debut LP lands 18th September via AWAL Recordings.

11 AUG 2026
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NCT 127 are speeding through late-night Seoul in their new 'Piñata' track video

11 AUG 2026
FestivalsNews

Nia Archives is bringing 'late night party energy' to an intimate All Points East afterparty

11 AUG 2026
Dork’s Day Out London 2026: the photos
Features

Dork’s Day Out London 2026: the photos

Hatchie, Theatre, Mén an Tol, MORN and Opal Mag took over Colours Hoxton for an all-day Big Dork Summer blowout. Here’s what went down.

11 AUG 2026
FestivalsNews

Nia Archives is bringing 'late night party energy' to an intimate All Points East afterparty

Bradford-born producer curates late-night jungle and techno session at east London venue.

11 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Adult DVD's 'Rolling Face' ends with a bad night out and an empty wallet

Their self-titled debut album is due for release on 25th September.

11 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Wasia Project are surrendering to desire on new single 'Vogue'

The sibling duo's debut LP lands 18th September via AWAL Recordings.

11 AUG 2026
HypeNews

Adult DVD's 'Rolling Face' ends with a bad night out and an empty wallet

Their self-titled debut album is due for release on 25th September.

11 AUG 2026
Hoping As A Coping Mechanism by MOULD
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MOULD – Hoping As A Coping Mechanism

The Sweet Goodbye  by Opus Kink
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Opus Kink – The Sweet Goodbye

Visitor by Sienna Spiro
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Sienna Spiro – Visitor

Someone, somewhere EP by Bonnie Kemplay
EP

Bonnie Kemplay – Someone, somewhere EP

You’re Gonna Need A Little Music by Yard Act
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Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music

Sweet Fortune by Ryan Beatty
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Ryan Beatty – Sweet Fortune

Picking Petals by Lucia & the Best Boys
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Lucia & the Best Boys – Picking Petals

A deeply personal album which is as much entwined with who Lucia is as it is an expression of what she wants to say.

Hoping As A Coping Mechanism by MOULD
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MOULD – Hoping As A Coping Mechanism

Love Is the Law by Love Spells
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Love Spells – Love Is the Law

girl in stem by Piri
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Piri – girl in stem

The Sweet Goodbye  by Opus Kink
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Opus Kink – The Sweet Goodbye

Visitor by Sienna Spiro
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Sienna Spiro – Visitor

By Ali Shutler
Someone, somewhere EP by Bonnie Kemplay
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Bonnie Kemplay – Someone, somewhere EP

She finds big emotions in everyday moments.

By Felicity Newton
You’re Gonna Need A Little Music by Yard Act
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Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music

'You're Gonna Need A Little Music' proves just how far Yard Act have come.

By Jake Hawkes
Picking Petals by Lucia & the Best Boys
Album Review

Lucia & the Best Boys – Picking Petals

A deeply personal album which is as much entwined with who Lucia is as it is an expression of what she wants to say.

By Jake Hawkes
Hoping As A Coping Mechanism by MOULD
Album Review

MOULD – Hoping As A Coping Mechanism

There's always another favourite waiting around the corner.

By Harry Shaw
Love Is the Law by Love Spells
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Love Spells – Love Is the Law

Plenty of heart, and thankfully it delivers too.

By Harry Shaw
girl in stem by Piri
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Piri – girl in stem

'girl in stem' triumphs as an example of true self-sufficiency.

By Martyn Young
The Sweet Goodbye  by Opus Kink
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Opus Kink – The Sweet Goodbye

Opus Kink have finally delivered the statement their reputation has long promised.

By Jordan Ellison
Sweet Fortune by Ryan Beatty
Album Review

Ryan Beatty – Sweet Fortune

'Sweet Fortune' is a gorgeous, relentlessly sad record.

By Harry Shaw
Visitor by Sienna Spiro
Album Review

Sienna Spiro – Visitor

Too much of 'Visitor' feels like prestige-pop assembled from familiar parts.

By Felicity Newton
09 AUG 2026
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The Big Moon are taking fun as seriously as misery on new single 'Fun'

09 AUG 2026