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Ghosts, mice and backflips

There are songs about toxic masculinity, motorway service stations, past lives and pet mice on 'Role Model Hermit', but mary in the junkyard insist the thing holding it all together is much simpler: friendship.

by Ciaran Picker

Ghosts, mice and backflips

Violet Grohl is playing a Dork's Night Out at London's 100 Club•

All Points East has revealed four days of free community events in Victoria Park•

BTS are turning London into a citywide celebration ahead of their 'ARIRANG' shows•

Steve Lacy has teamed up with SZA on new single 'is it cool?'•

My First Time explore the urge to escape on new single 'Paris, Texas'•

deBasement have announced their new EP 'HARDBODY' and shared teaser track 'CUT THE LINE'•

Mura Masa and Ledbyher join forces on break-driven new single 'Needja'•

Beck and Sierra Ferrell have teamed up for a new version of 'Ride Lonesome'•

Baby Queen turns the spotlight on herself with new album 'I Hope You Don't Remember Me'•

Cara Delevingne has released new single 'Need It', co-written with Fiona Apple•

Empress Of has announced her new album 'Dream House', featuring Blood Orange and Cecile Believe•

Ravyn Lenae weighs up an old flame on new single 'Saturday Night'•

Cruz Beckham has announced his debut EP 'Wear & Tear'•

Brandon Flowers has 'Plans' ahead of his solo return 'Thrasher'•

Carly Rae Jepsen has dropped her new single 'On Wires' ahead of double album 'Day and Night'•

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'•

Violet Grohl is playing a Dork's Night Out at London's 100 Club•

All Points East has revealed four days of free community events in Victoria Park•

BTS are turning London into a citywide celebration ahead of their 'ARIRANG' shows•

Steve Lacy has teamed up with SZA on new single 'is it cool?'•

My First Time explore the urge to escape on new single 'Paris, Texas'•

deBasement have announced their new EP 'HARDBODY' and shared teaser track 'CUT THE LINE'•

Mura Masa and Ledbyher join forces on break-driven new single 'Needja'•

Beck and Sierra Ferrell have teamed up for a new version of 'Ride Lonesome'•

Baby Queen turns the spotlight on herself with new album 'I Hope You Don't Remember Me'•

Cara Delevingne has released new single 'Need It', co-written with Fiona Apple•

Empress Of has announced her new album 'Dream House', featuring Blood Orange and Cecile Believe•

Ravyn Lenae weighs up an old flame on new single 'Saturday Night'•

Cruz Beckham has announced his debut EP 'Wear & Tear'•

Brandon Flowers has 'Plans' ahead of his solo return 'Thrasher'•

Carly Rae Jepsen has dropped her new single 'On Wires' ahead of double album 'Day and Night'•

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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Folk Stars

Madra Salach only released their debut EP in January, but they're already emerging as one of the most exciting bands in a growing folk revival.

Madra Salach are leading folk's wild new revival

Folk Stars

FOLK STARS

Madra Salach only released their debut EP in January, but they're already emerging as one of the most exciting bands in a growing folk revival.

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.

By Martyn Young

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.

By Dan Harrison

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith has gone from playing open mic nights in pubs to hearing his own songs while on hold to the broadband company. Somewhere between billion-stream hits, Ed Sheeran stadium tours and Arsenal group chats, the Luton songwriter is still trying to make sense of how any of this became his life.

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

One of the UK's fastest-rising indie bands, overpass have built their reputation on soaring hooks and an unshakeable belief in the power of live music. With debut album 'Elsewhere, Always', they're turning years of momentum into their biggest statement yet.

By Ciaran Picker

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.

By Felicity Newton

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.

By Martyn Young

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.

By Dan Harrison

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith has gone from playing open mic nights in pubs to hearing his own songs while on hold to the broadband company. Somewhere between billion-stream hits, Ed Sheeran stadium tours and Arsenal group chats, the Luton songwriter is still trying to make sense of how any of this became his life.

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

One of the UK's fastest-rising indie bands, overpass have built their reputation on soaring hooks and an unshakeable belief in the power of live music. With debut album 'Elsewhere, Always', they're turning years of momentum into their biggest statement yet.

By Ciaran Picker

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.

By Felicity Newton

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith has gone from playing open mic nights in pubs to hearing his own songs while on hold to the broadband company. Somewhere between billion-stream hits, Ed Sheeran stadium tours and Arsenal group chats, the Luton songwriter is still trying to make sense of how any of this became his life.

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

One of the UK's fastest-rising indie bands, overpass have built their reputation on soaring hooks and an unshakeable belief in the power of live music. With debut album 'Elsewhere, Always', they're turning years of momentum into their biggest statement yet.

By Ciaran Picker

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.

By Felicity Newton

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.

By Martyn Young

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.

By Dan Harrison

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith has gone from playing open mic nights in pubs to hearing his own songs while on hold to the broadband company. Somewhere between billion-stream hits, Ed Sheeran stadium tours and Arsenal group chats, the Luton songwriter is still trying to make sense of how any of this became his life.

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

No wrong turns: overpass have arrived with ‘Elsewhere, Always’

One of the UK's fastest-rising indie bands, overpass have built their reputation on soaring hooks and an unshakeable belief in the power of live music. With debut album 'Elsewhere, Always', they're turning years of momentum into their biggest statement yet.

By Ciaran Picker

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.

By Felicity Newton

pyncher are making it up as they go along

pyncher are making it up as they go along

With new EP 'I Really Mean It This Time' out now and a growing reputation stretching far beyond Manchester, pyncher are learning to embrace uncertainty (and spend a surprising amount of time watching snooker).

By Felicity Newton

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen

The July 2026 issue of Dork is available to order today (Friday 12th June), with Niall Horan, XG and Baby Queen leading three covers – and, as it so happens, marking Dork's 10th birthday while they're at it.

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.

By Martyn Young

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

Makeshift Art Bar make some of the most punishing noise that stays on the right side of actively enjoyable. Ask them to account for it and they would rather not. As second EP ‘Marionette’ arrives, the Belfast four-piece field the big questions and bat nearly all of them back.

By Dan Harrison

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith is running the long race

Myles Smith has gone from playing open mic nights in pubs to hearing his own songs while on hold to the broadband company. Somewhere between billion-stream hits, Ed Sheeran stadium tours and Arsenal group chats, the Luton songwriter is still trying to make sense of how any of this became his life.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?✦WHAT'S HAPPENING✦WHAT'S HAPPENING?✦WHAT'S HAPPENING✦

WHAT'S HAPPENING?✦WHAT'S HAPPENING✦WHAT'S HAPPENING?✦WHAT'S HAPPENING✦

KATSEYE are bringing new film 'WILD HEARTS' to cinemas worldwide

KATSEYE are bringing new film 'WILD HEARTS' to cinemas worldwide

Nadia Hallgren directs first theatrical release for the two-time Grammy-nominated girl group.

08 JUL 2026•By Felicity Newton

The Cranberries are releasing their newly unearthed 1994 London Astoria II concert for the first time

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are heading back to the dancefloor on new album 'Alien Metal'

Little Grandad have shared new 1940s-inspired single ‘Babe, We’ve Run Out Of Time’ and announced their biggest London headline show yet

Little Grandad have shared new 1940s-inspired single ‘Babe, We’ve Run Out Of Time’ and announced their biggest London headline show yet

The four-piece confirm 31 shows across summer and autumn.

Orla Gartland has shared the full soundtrack to Apple TV's 'Trying' as season five arrives

Eight-song Apple TV soundtrack features Liang Lawrence and Martin Luke Brown collaborations.

Bonnie Kemplay reflects on growing up with her brother on new single ‘I’ve Known You’

Jack Kaye explores parenthood and life after The Magic Gang on ‘The Weight’

Gilla Band have announced their new album ‘Pugnello’ and two intimate UK shows

Gilla Band have announced their new album ‘Pugnello’ and two intimate UK shows

The Dublin quartet recorded the album between 2022 and 2026.

Alabama Shakes have announced first album in more than a decade, 'I Must Be Dreaming'

Brittany Howard-led trio return with Shawn Everett-produced third record.

Wishy have shared new single ‘All The Rage’ from their upcoming album ‘Nature's Pill’

Co-frontman leads jangly second taste from sophomore album 'Nature's Pill', released via Winspear.

Violet Grohl has upgraded her Manchester show and added a new Brighton date

Debut UK headline run also includes a London Dork show.

Violet Grohl has upgraded her Manchester show and added a new Brighton date

Beyoncé is celebrating 'B'Day' with her first new song in two years, ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’

Beyoncé is celebrating 'B'Day' with her first new song in two years, ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’

New track launches 60-day countdown to 'B'Day' 20th anniversary edition.

Babymorocco steps inside a Roy Lichtenstein painting in his new ‘Annoying’ video

The Joe Blue-directed clip introduces alter ego Tropico Rocco.

Lewis Capaldi will livestream his biggest ever headline show from BST Hyde Park

The Scottish singer's 65,000-capacity headline set streams globally for free.

Babymorocco steps inside a Roy Lichtenstein painting in his new ‘Annoying’ video

The Joe Blue-directed clip introduces alter ego Tropico Rocco.

Lewis Capaldi will livestream his biggest ever headline show from BST Hyde Park

The Scottish singer's 65,000-capacity headline set streams globally for free.

Dork+ Early Access & Exclusives

Dork+ Early Access & Exclusives

Dork+ Early Access & Exclusives

Dork+ Early Access & Exclusives

Member-first reads, behind-the-scenes pieces and premium extras that hit Dork+ before anywhere else.

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

This is XG

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

This is XG

Born in Japan and making English-language music for a global audience, XG have become one of pop's most distinctive international success stories. As the seven-piece prepare to bring their 'THE CORE' world tour to London, they look back on the journey that brought them here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

A decade into his solo career, Niall Horan has little left to prove. There was a time when he was focused on the next hit; these days, he's thinking about the next tour, the next album and the fans who keep turning up for both.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

After years of pressure, expectation and trying to please everyone else, Baby Queen's Bella Latham has made peace with following her own instincts. Even if it gets weird from here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Ali Shutler

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

With debut EP 'Crackled Grounds' out now, the Manchester five-piece are finding inspiration in Cormac McCarthy, Dutch farm studios and clothes they refuse to throw away.

12 Jun 2026•BY Felicity Newton

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

Four years after their last album, Hull's LIFE return with 'ABSTRACT / NATURAL' – a self-produced record created in a studio the band built themselves with the help of their local creative community.

12 Jun 2026•BY Jake Hawkes

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

Amy from Witch Fever take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

This month, we nab Precious Pepala to spy on 24 hours in their life.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

London-based songwriter Sofia has been steadily building a following as Sofia and the Antoinettes, a project where identity is never fixed and each release reveals a new version of herself.

8 May 2026•BY Felicity Newton

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

Swim Deep take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

This is XG

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

This is XG

Born in Japan and making English-language music for a global audience, XG have become one of pop's most distinctive international success stories. As the seven-piece prepare to bring their 'THE CORE' world tour to London, they look back on the journey that brought them here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

This is XG

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

This is XG

Born in Japan and making English-language music for a global audience, XG have become one of pop's most distinctive international success stories. As the seven-piece prepare to bring their 'THE CORE' world tour to London, they look back on the journey that brought them here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

A decade into his solo career, Niall Horan has little left to prove. There was a time when he was focused on the next hit; these days, he's thinking about the next tour, the next album and the fans who keep turning up for both.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

After years of pressure, expectation and trying to please everyone else, Baby Queen's Bella Latham has made peace with following her own instincts. Even if it gets weird from here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Ali Shutler

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

With debut EP 'Crackled Grounds' out now, the Manchester five-piece are finding inspiration in Cormac McCarthy, Dutch farm studios and clothes they refuse to throw away.

12 Jun 2026•BY Felicity Newton

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

Four years after their last album, Hull's LIFE return with 'ABSTRACT / NATURAL' – a self-produced record created in a studio the band built themselves with the help of their local creative community.

12 Jun 2026•BY Jake Hawkes

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

Amy from Witch Fever take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

This month, we nab Precious Pepala to spy on 24 hours in their life.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

London-based songwriter Sofia has been steadily building a following as Sofia and the Antoinettes, a project where identity is never fixed and each release reveals a new version of herself.

8 May 2026•BY Felicity Newton

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

Swim Deep take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

This is XG

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

This is XG

Born in Japan and making English-language music for a global audience, XG have become one of pop's most distinctive international success stories. As the seven-piece prepare to bring their 'THE CORE' world tour to London, they look back on the journey that brought them here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

This is XG

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

This is XG

Born in Japan and making English-language music for a global audience, XG have become one of pop's most distinctive international success stories. As the seven-piece prepare to bring their 'THE CORE' world tour to London, they look back on the journey that brought them here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Niall Horan: Dinner is Served

A decade into his solo career, Niall Horan has little left to prove. There was a time when he was focused on the next hit; these days, he's thinking about the next tour, the next album and the fans who keep turning up for both.

12 Jun 2026•BY Abigail Firth

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Baby Queen's messy, brilliant new chapter

After years of pressure, expectation and trying to please everyone else, Baby Queen's Bella Latham has made peace with following her own instincts. Even if it gets weird from here.

12 Jun 2026•BY Ali Shutler

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Georgian would like to talk to you about nature, Westerns and really good jeans

With debut EP 'Crackled Grounds' out now, the Manchester five-piece are finding inspiration in Cormac McCarthy, Dutch farm studios and clothes they refuse to throw away.

12 Jun 2026•BY Felicity Newton

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

LIFE built their own studio to make their most ambitious album yet

Four years after their last album, Hull's LIFE return with 'ABSTRACT / NATURAL' – a self-produced record created in a studio the band built themselves with the help of their local creative community.

12 Jun 2026•BY Jake Hawkes

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

Check out Witch Fever's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Paramore, Skunk Anansie, Basement and more

Amy from Witch Fever take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

FEATURESEXCLUSIVE

A Day In The Life Of... Precious Pepala

This month, we nab Precious Pepala to spy on 24 hours in their life.

12 Jun 2026•BY Dork

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

London-based songwriter Sofia has been steadily building a following as Sofia and the Antoinettes, a project where identity is never fixed and each release reveals a new version of herself.

8 May 2026•BY Felicity Newton

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Check out Swim Deep's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Yuck, The Horrors, MGMT and more

Swim Deep take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

8 May 2026•BY Dork

Any Other Questions with... NXDIA

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Sofia and the Antoinettes is turning life into performance

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Joe Newman jumped out of the alt-J plane

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2000trees 2026: Reclus.É are ready to make some noise

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Makeshift Art Bar: lost to time

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PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

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Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

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Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

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Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

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Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

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Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

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Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

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Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

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Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

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PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

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Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

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Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

PinkPantheress shows she's graduated from cult favourite to pop superstar at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace, London

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Wolf Alice's biggest hometown show feels like an invitation to start a band

Finsbury Park, London

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Outbreak Manchester 2026: Fifteen years of refusing to stand still

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rico to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ tour is a reclamation of visceral joy

Roundhouse, London

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Download 2026: The future of heavy music is whatever it wants to be

Donington Park, Castle Donington

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Linkin Park’s Download Festival return is a historic affair

Download, Donington Park

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Rock for People is the festival where genre goes to die

Park 360, Czechia

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Harry Styles turns Wembley into one giant dancefloor

Wembley Stadium, London

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

Sofia Isella's Roundhouse debut is fierce and fearless

The Roundhouse, London

Wolf Alice have released ‘Gospel Oak’ from their new ‘The Clearing’ B-sides collection

Wolf Alice have released ‘Gospel Oak’ from their new ‘The Clearing’ B-sides collection

Three unreleased 'The Clearing' session tracks will feature on the new release.

02 JUL 2026•By Felicity Newton

Tove Styrke has announced fifth album ‘I thought this story wasn't about me’ with ‘Sunflower’

Rina Sawayama says she has written up to 50 songs for her next album

Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley and Oscar Isaac star in Mumford & Sons' new video for ‘Here’

Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley and Oscar Isaac star in Mumford & Sons' new video for ‘Here’

Bradley J Calder directs a casting-call clip as the band prep BST Hyde Park.

Ray and Dave Davies are reuniting for a new Kinks-inspired art exhibition

DMA'S have shared another taste of their self-titled album with ‘Killing Time’

CHALK have released ‘Get F*cked’ ahead of their biggest London headline show

Matilda Mann has shared ‘Make Up’, a song about learning from relationship arguments

Leigh-Anne stars in ‘My Ego Told Me To [The Film]’, a visual companion to her debut album

Leigh-Anne stars in ‘My Ego Told Me To [The Film]’, a visual companion to her debut album

The singer takes her first acting role since 2021's Boxing Day.

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Hot Milk, Witch Post and more have joined Twenty One Pilots' All Points East line-up

Five more acts confirmed for Victoria Park's UK exclusive August headline date.

Fcukers have shared a live cover of The Brian Jonestown Massacre's ‘Anemone’

New York pair will support The Strokes at Flushing Meadows.

My Chemical Romance are throwing a ‘Danger Days’ release party between their Wembley shows

One-off London event bridges the band's Wembley Stadium run.

My Chemical Romance are throwing a ‘Danger Days’ release party between their Wembley shows

Joe Newman jumped out of the alt-J plane

Joe Newman jumped out of the alt-J plane

As part of alt-j, Joe Newman has spent years writing some of indie's most distinctive lyrics. With his debut JJerome87 solo album 'The Canyon', he's taking that imagination to new places.

Lucia & The Best Boys have shared a Barrowland video for new single ‘Better For The Worse’

Scottish group preview debut album 'Picking Petals' with a hometown-shot visual.

Westside Cowboy have shared a video for fan favourite ‘Pin Up Boys’, directed by SNL UK star Jack Shep

Loren Humphrey-produced debut LP 'It Goes On' arrives via Island Records in August.

Lucia & The Best Boys have shared a Barrowland video for new single ‘Better For The Worse’

Scottish group preview debut album 'Picking Petals' with a hometown-shot visual.

Westside Cowboy have shared a video for fan favourite ‘Pin Up Boys’, directed by SNL UK star Jack Shep

Loren Humphrey-produced debut LP 'It Goes On' arrives via Island Records in August.

News

Boston Manor have shared an acoustic version of ‘Drowned In Gold’ ahead of the 10th anniversary reissue of 'Be Nothing.'

08 JUL 2026

Really Good Time have shared new single ‘The Love Song’ and announced UK and European tour dates

Feature

Waterparks: "I think everybody is their own biggest jinx"

Awsten Knight opens up about the exhausting road to 'Jinx', the pressures of modern fandom and finding excitement again after rebuilding Waterparks from scratch.

By Steven Loftin

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

Nia Smith: “I’m not afraid of using my voice”

‘Payback Is A Dog’ captures Nia Smith at a turning point. As she looks back on the journey to her second EP, she reflects on finding her voice - and why she's already excited about what comes next.

By Martyn Young

"I'm not a rock star": Static Dress' Olli Appleyard is making peace with himself

"I'm not a rock star": Static Dress' Olli Appleyard is making peace with himself

Static Dress might be one of rock's most uncompromising bands, but Olli Appleyard has no interest in being a rock star. As the band release 'Injury Episode', he explains why making things matters more than fame, metrics or expectations.

By Steven Loftin

All the buzzy bands you need to see at Mad Cool Festival 2026

All the buzzy bands you need to see at Mad Cool Festival 2026

Here are the eight buzzy acts you should be making time to check out at Mad Cool this year.

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

Ama's new album began with a simple goal: enjoy making music again

After stepping back to reassess what she wanted from music and from herself, Ama has returned with a new album built on joy and trust.

By Felicity Newton

Features

Ghosts, mice and backflips: mary in the junkyard are having too much fun to overthink it

03 JUL 2026

Sebastian Schub got his friends (and a baby) to guest on his new single ‘kiss of life. (you’re kinda magical)’

New single doubles as a tribute to friends who recently became parents.

03 JUL 2026

Jorja Smith has announced her third album ‘What Are The Odds’ with Wizkid collaboration ‘Alive’

P2J produces throughout, with Devlin re-recording his 'London City' verse for 'This City'.

02 JUL 2026

News

The Guest List take on modern masculinity with new single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

Manchester band unveil brooding cut ahead of debut LP 'Something Real'.

03 JUL 2026

Duran Duran are bringing their Danse Macabre Halloween show to London for the first time

The announcement follows the band's headline set at BST Hyde Park.

SOFY celebrates lifelong friendship on her new single ‘Superfriend’

It's another preview of her debut album ‘How To Perform Magic’.

The Guest List take on modern masculinity with new single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

Manchester band unveil brooding cut ahead of debut LP 'Something Real'.

Duran Duran are bringing their Danse Macabre Halloween show to London for the first time

MNEK has announced his first headline run in seven years, THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!

MNEK has announced his first headline run in seven years, THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!

The 15-date run supports second album BULLDOZER!!.

J Hus has returned with a surprise double single release, ‘Clean Run’ and ‘Moonlight’

J Hus has returned with a surprise double single release, ‘Clean Run’ and ‘Moonlight’

The British-Gambian rapper enters a new independent chapter with JAE5 and P2J productions.

Jorja Smith has announced her third album ‘What Are The Odds’ with Wizkid collaboration ‘Alive’

Jorja Smith has announced her third album ‘What Are The Odds’ with Wizkid collaboration ‘Alive’

P2J produces throughout, with Devlin re-recording his 'London City' verse for 'This City'.

Against The Current have released romantic new single ‘Always You & I’ ahead of their UK tour

Becky Hill takes aim at beauty standards in her new ‘what do i have to do?’ video

Third album preview arrives with a satirical video skewering online beauty culture.

Against The Current have released romantic new single ‘Always You & I’ ahead of their UK tour

Ghosts, mice and backflips: mary in the junkyard are having too much fun to overthink it

Yungblud opens up on breakdown and industry plant claims following Bludfest

Yungblud opens up on breakdown and industry plant claims following Bludfest

The singer reflects on an emotional Czechia headline set and internet criticism ina lengthy post.

Ghosts, mice and backflips: mary in the junkyard are having too much fun to overthink it

There are songs about toxic masculinity, motorway service stations, past lives and pet mice on 'Role Model Hermit', but mary in the junkyard insist the thing holding it all together is much simpler: friendship.

Sebastian Schub got his friends (and a baby) to guest on his new single ‘kiss of life. (you’re kinda magical)’

New single doubles as a tribute to friends who recently became parents.

Becky Hill takes aim at beauty standards in her new ‘what do i have to do?’ video

Third album preview arrives with a satirical video skewering online beauty culture.

Sebastian Schub got his friends (and a baby) to guest on his new single ‘kiss of life. (you’re kinda magical)’

New single doubles as a tribute to friends who recently became parents.

Restless In Bloom EP by Tooth

EP

Tooth – Restless In Bloom EP

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo

Album

Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

Doctrine Of Love by Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda – Doctrine Of Love

ABSTRACT / NATURAL by LIFE

Album

LIFE – ABSTRACT / NATURAL

Kicking My Feet & Screaming by Ruel

Ruel – Kicking My Feet & Screaming

Tell Me It’s A Dream by Rosa Walton

Rosa Walton – Tell Me It’s A Dream

Hollow Heart EP by Heidi Curtis

Heidi Curtis – Hollow Heart EP

These six songs sit with grief, family, dreams and the search for meaning.

Restless In Bloom EP by Tooth

Tooth – Restless In Bloom EP

Barely Here by Koyo

Koyo – Barely Here

Co.War.Dice by Marmozets

Marmozets – Co.War.Dice

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

Doctrine Of Love by Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda – Doctrine Of Love

By Dan Harrison

ABSTRACT / NATURAL by LIFE

LIFE – ABSTRACT / NATURAL

There's a warmth and enthusiasm to these songs that makes them instantly likeable.

Kicking My Feet & Screaming by Ruel

Ruel – Kicking My Feet & Screaming

These songs rarely look away from heartbreak, regret and self-doubt.

Hollow Heart EP by Heidi Curtis

Heidi Curtis – Hollow Heart EP

These six songs sit with grief, family, dreams and the search for meaning.

By Felicity Newton

Restless In Bloom EP by Tooth

Tooth – Restless In Bloom EP

They remain preoccupied with the awkward business of growing up.

Barely Here by Koyo

Koyo – Barely Here

Don't be fooled by the title, 'Barely Here' finds Koyo sounding anything but.

By Alexander Bradley

Co.War.Dice by Marmozets

Marmozets – Co.War.Dice

A rip-roaring and raucous return for Marmozets, 'Co.War.Dice' is utterly bonkers.

By Alexander Bradley

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

A mainstream blockbuster with the patience of a cult classic.

By Dan Harrison

Tell Me It’s A Dream by Rosa Walton

Rosa Walton – Tell Me It’s A Dream

'Tell Me It's A Dream' is a debut by an artist who has decided that her solo work is worth doing on its own terms.

By Dan Harrison

Doctrine Of Love by Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda – Doctrine Of Love

The album sounds like a lost classic.

By Martyn Young

02 JUL 2026

Sam Smith has announced intimate UK ‘To Be Free’ shows, including an eight-night London residency