No silence, no surrender: Sprints are taking their shot
In a world that often seems to demand silence, Sprints are getting louder. Their second album is a statement of purpose, a release of tension and a reminder that sometimes just existing is a political act.
Creeper cheat death (again) with their most ambitious era yet
The cult goth-punks return with ‘Sanguivore II’, a bombastic vampire sequel about love, damnation and the music industry.
Reeperbahn 2025 is a hotbed of the exciting and undiscovered
Celebrating two decades of new music mayhem, Reeperbahn proves once again it’s the ultimate discovery festival.
No filter: Zara Larsson is ready to have fun on her terms
With new album ‘Midnight Sun’, pop powerhouse Zara Larsson is stepping out of the algorithm and into the light.
HUNNY wants you to forget everything you thought you knew
Jason Yarger is embracing uncertainty, cheerleader chants and the chance to sound like anything on new album ‘SPIRIT!’.
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Doja Cat has confirmed 2026 dates for her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, including London’s O2 Arena
The shows include several in the UK next May.
Bad Bunny is going to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
The performance will be held at Levi’s Stadium in California.
Support acts for War Child UK’s ‘Day of the Girl’ concerts have been unveiled
The series will feature headline performances by girli, English Teacher and Katy J Pearson.
Geese have expanded their ‘Getting Killed’ tour with some additional UK dates
Supporting their third album, they will debut at Coachella next year.
Dry Cleaning have announced their new album ‘Secret Love’ and a major London headline show
Dry Cleaning will perform at the O2 Academy Brixton.
Sprints are the special guests on tonight’s episode of Down With Boring
Plus music from Geese, Olivia Dean, Danny Brown and more.
Domino have launched a new archival imprint with a reissue of The Amazing Snakeheads’ debut album
The exclusive vinyl release will include just 200 hand-numbered copies.
New Issue
Tame Impala, Djo and King Princess cover the new October issue of Dork – order now
Plus Joy Crookes! Jay Som! Zara Larsson! SG Lewis! Parcels! NewDad! Loads more!
The Wonder Years have revealed a UK headline tour for 2026
Tickets go on sale 3rd October at 10am.
5 Seconds of Summer surprised fans with a pop-up show on Sunset Boulevard
It was the band’s first live performance in nearly two years.
FKA twigs has unveiled details of her new album ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’
She premiered ‘Cheap Hotel’ at a sold-out rave in Seoul, South Korea.
Magdalena Bay have unveiled their new double-single, ‘Second Sleep’ and ‘Star Eyes’
Their North American tour features two sold-out nights in Los Angeles.
Sigrid considers another point of view with her new single ‘Two Years’
She will join Ed Sheeran’s North America ‘Loop’ tour next summer.
“It feels good to be a deadbeat”: Kevin Parker returns with his rawest Tame Impala record yet
Kevin Parker has spent 15 years reshaping pop from behind the curtain. On ‘Deadbeat’, he dares to show the man behind the TAME IMPALA myth.
‘The Crux Deluxe’ is Joe Keery cleaning out his emotional sock drawer: messy, slightly unhinged and absolutely worth it
Joe Keery lets DJO run wild on 'The Crux Deluxe'. Playful and unguarded, it marks the close of one chapter and the start of another.
King Princess has nothing to prove, but a whole lot to say on ‘Girl Violence’
Back in New York and in full control, King Princess returns with 'Girl Violence', a raw third album that dives into sapphic heartbreak, healing and horny catharsis.
Balu Brigada spent a decade chasing the dream: ‘Portal’ is them living it
Balu Brigada race from support slots to a debut worth shouting about.
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Creeper cheat death (again) with their most ambitious era yet
The cult goth-punks return with ‘Sanguivore II’, a bombastic vampire sequel about love, damnation and the music industry.
No filter: Zara Larsson is ready to have fun on her terms
With new album 'Midnight Sun', pop powerhouse Zara Larsson is stepping out of the algorithm and into the light.
HUNNY wants you to forget everything you thought you knew
Jason Yarger is embracing uncertainty, cheerleader chants and the chance to sound like anything on new album 'SPIRIT!'.
Any Other Questions with… Lambrini Girls
These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.
Check out KennyHoopla’s Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. The Drums, Funeral Suits, Crystal Castles and more
KennyHoopla takes us through the music that meant the most to him during his teenage years.
The Archives
Alfie Templeman: “I was like, mate, I’ve just come out of being a kid, what’s happening now?”
Alfie Templeman’s sophomore album ‘Radiosoul’ is a kaleidoscopic journey through his musical mind, as he embraces collaboration and pushes the boundaries of his sound.
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Crawlers: “2024 is going to be another year of Crawlers chaos”
With a debut album and a devoted fanbase following them along the way, 2023 Hype List alumni Crawlers are ready to make 2024 their own.
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The Japanese House: “I’ve de-pigeonholed myself as that sad, sad indie-pop girl”
The Japanese House's Amber Bain ventures into a bold journey of self-discovery and healing with her second album 'In The End It Always Does'. Blending melancholy and joy, it's a heart-rending experience that resonates on a profound, human level.
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Hype List 2025: there’s no reason why overpass can’t rise to the very top
Armed with massive riffs and soaring ambition, overpass channel the spirit of 90s rock giants while carving their own path forward.
SPRINTS – All That Is Over
The sound of a group with something urgent to say, and the chops to say it louder, weirder and smarter than anyone else.
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
‘The Art Of Loving’ is Olivia Dean’s ascension to the very top of Mount Pop.
VLURE – Escalate
‘Escalate’ is the final clarion call for what VLURE are really about.
Joy Crookes – Juniper
She’s never been afraid of feeling, no matter how scary it might seem.
JADE – THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!
Bold strokes, messy joins, songs that lurch and clash and dazzle, it's an album that insists on being an event.
Ashnikko: “There’s a lot of catharsis on the album; it’s me reclaiming my sense of self”
Ashnikko has always taken us on big, brash, bombastic journeys that cut to the bone. With her debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’, though, we’re heading to a whole new world.
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Caroline Polachek: “I’m excited for a fresh, clean new world”
Caroline Polachek's 'Desire, I Want To Turn Into You' is a pop odyssey that marries chaos with clarity, weaving a tapestry of maximalist soundscapes and intimate confessions. It's also our 2023 Album of the Year.
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Wallows: “We’re excited by being a little bit experimental”
Wallows are riding high on confidence and creativity with their third album ‘Model’, a lean, mean indie-pop machine that showcases their growth as a band.
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Reneé Rapp: “The bad things that happen to me, I’m literally just going to turn them into something good”
Only one track deep, and everyone’s talking about Picture Parlour. Maybe it’s time they shut up and listened.
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Chappell Roan: “I had to honour the inner child in me who had to be obnoxious and loud and wear gaudy outfits”
Dropping an album that's nothing less than a modern pop masterpiece, a new star shined bright in 2023.
