Chloe Qisha is aiming for superstardom, not a slow burn
Chloe Qisha is setting an unhelpful standard for everyone else starting out. Two EPs in, the run rate is basically perfect: big hooks, killer one-liners, zero filler. With stadium support slots on the CV and ‘Chloe Qisha 3’ loading, she’s less “one to watch” and more “get ahead of this now”.
The March 2026 issue of Dork is now available to order – featuring Louis Tomlinson, Mumford & Sons, Kim Gordon and more
It’s another packed issue from Dork Towers, featuring a mix of household names and cult favourites.
Kid Kapichi hit breaking point, then made ‘Fearless Nature’
Nothing about ‘Fearless Nature’ came easily. Marked by lineup changes, a creative reset and a year that pushed Jack Wilson to breaking point, Kid Kapichi’s fourth album documents the uneasy freedom that comes with starting again.
In the belly of the whale with Searows
Alec Duckart’s Searows first landed as a quiet cult secret: one mic, GarageBand, and a debut (‘Guard Dog’) that made fragility feel seismic. ‘Death in the Business of Whaling’ widens the frame – alt-rock and Americana pressure, crashing drums, and a coastal dread that never loosens its grip.
Joyce Manor: “A break did us a lot of good”
Joyce Manor worried a break might make people forget them. Instead, it reset the band and set up a run of bigger tours, bigger co-signs and their tightest songs yet.
THE NEWS
Latest Updates
Keo have unveiled a series of cinema screenings for ‘Live At Village Underground’
The concert film will be screened in UK cinemas on 25th February 2026.
War Child Records have released collaborative single ‘Flags’ by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten and Kae Tempest
The album ‘HELP(2)’ will be released later this year.
SLAG have dropped new single ‘Losing’ ahead of their debut EP and headline tour
The EP will be released on 6th March through Big Scary Monsters.
Lip Critic have announced their new album ‘Theft World’ with early single ‘Legs In A Snare’
‘Theft World’ releases on Partisan Records in May.
Deb Never has announced her debut album ‘ARCADE’
The album features collaborations with Dominic Fike and boylife.
Lucia & The Best Boys has teamed up with Lauren Mayberry for new single ‘Lonely Girl’
The band announces their biggest headline show at Glasgow’s Barrowland in May.
Bleachers have released new single ‘you and forever’ from their upcoming fifth album
The new album will be released this spring via Dirty Hit.
New Issue
The March 2026 issue of Dork is now available to order – featuring Louis Tomlinson, Mumford & Sons, Kim Gordon and more
It’s another packed issue from Dork Towers, featuring a mix of household names and cult favourites.
ALT BLK ERA have shared a video for their new single ‘Tissues’
The EP drops ahead of their headline UK tour starting 21st May.
Rosalía has unveiled a new video for ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ from her album ‘LUX’
The LUX TOUR 2026 kicks off in Lyon, France on March 16th.
Villanelle have announced their debut EP ‘Measly Means’ with new single ‘Placebo’
The EP will be released this spring.
The Sophs have dropped their new track ‘SWEETIEPIE’ ahead of debut album ‘GOLDSTAR’
The band will embark on a European tour starting in April.
Kim Gordon has released her new single ‘Dirty Tech’
The album ‘Play Me’ will be released on 13th March via Matador Records.
Louis Tomlinson: “I am a mildly disruptive guy”
With ‘How Did I Get Here?’, Louis Tomlinson slows everything down, chases joy over expectation and discovers a lighter, braver version of himself along the way.
Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance
Eleven months after 'Rushmere', they've made their boldest record in years - a fun-first, collaboration-heavy 'Prizefighter' with Aaron Dessner and a guest list that screams Dork-core, from Gracie Abrams to Justin Vernon.
Grace Inspace: “My emotions are in my hair”
Grace Inspace’s ‘Heavy Hair’ finds the LA-born, London-raised artist unpacking where emotion lives.
Mandy, Indiana: “What if neither of us compromises?”
Mandy, Indiana’s creative rulebook is simple: keep the edges sharp. On ‘URGH’, that mindset defines every turn.
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NEED TO KNOW
Matilda Mann casts a spell over St Matthias Church, London for Dork’s Night Out
Matilda Mann and Charlie Noordewier demonstrate that a pin-drop room inside St Matthias Church, London can hit harder than any packed sweatbox.February 11, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 2: Friday takes over
Night 2 of Here Comes Your Jan 2026 lands on a Friday at the 100 Club, with Pack Of Animals, Fletchr Fletchr and Pencil stepping up to take control.February 4, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 1: January doesn’t stand a chance
Night 1 of Here Comes Your Jan 2026 lands at the 100 Club with ugly ozo, Ellis-D and Alien Chicks.February 4, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
Dork Live
The Itch, This Is A Fever and Astles have joined Dork’s Round The Houses tour with Antony Szmierek
The Itch will debut new album tracks across all tour dates.
Dork RADIO
Hatchie on love songs, liquorice, and singing to cows
Pop didn’t break her, but Hatchie’s third album ‘Liquorice’ finds her ditching the drama, embracing the 90s, and naming songs after sweets. Call it a soft reinvention – or just the sound of someone finally chilling out.
Check out Alien Chicks’ Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, Nirvana and more
Alien Chicks take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.
Arkayla are making Manchester sing it back
With a new EP out and bigger rooms filling fast, Manchester's Arkayla talk loud guitars, live energy, and why they're not overthinking anything.
Kid Kapichi hit breaking point, then made ‘Fearless Nature’
Nothing about 'Fearless Nature' came easily. Marked by lineup changes, a creative reset and a year that pushed Jack Wilson to breaking point, Kid Kapichi's fourth album documents the uneasy freedom that comes with starting again.
In the belly of the whale with Searows
Alec Duckart's Searows first landed as a quiet cult secret: one mic, GarageBand, and a debut ('Guard Dog') that made fragility feel seismic. 'Death in the Business of Whaling' widens the frame - alt-rock and Americana pressure, crashing drums, and a coastal dread that never loosens its grip.
The Archives
Nilüfer Yanya: “There’s such a parallel between making music and method acting”
Nilüfer Yanya delivers her most vulnerable performance yet in new single 'Method Actor', taken from her just-announced third album, 'My Method Actor'.
The Archives
Los Campesinos!: “We’re a fucking good band, and we do things differently”
Indie legends Los Campesinos! have forged a path to cult status by doing things their own way, and with their new album ‘All Hell’, they’re looking to set an example.
The Archives
aespa: Better Things
With their new English-language single ‘Better Things’ imminent, aespa are set to take over the world - both real and virtual.
The Archives
Lauren Mayberry: “I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value”
As she steps out from CHVRCHES, Lauren reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet.
Hatchie – Liquorice
This is Hatchie at her most relaxed, and arguably, her most Hatchie.
Hannah Jadagu – Describe
'Describe' isn't just a step forward, it's the sound of an artist finding joy in her own evolution.
bar italia – Some Like It Hot
They're pulling from indie and post-punk, and bending it into shapes that feel smart and totally current.
Militarie Gun – God Save The Gun
Militarie Gun find themselves in a rarefied country.
London Grammar: “Kids see right through something that’s not authentic”
After 15 years, London Grammar are stronger than ever. ‘The Greatest Love’ proves it’s been worth the wait.
The Archives
Slipknot: “We’re still here, after 25 years of touring the world, selling some albums, and nobody’s got shit on us”
Slipknot are still one of the biggest bands on the planet. Twenty five years in, and they remain unmatched amonst their peers when it comes to their power, influence or sheer size. But beautiful? This we’ve gotta hear.
The Archives
Biig Piig: The Biig time
From lo-fi beats to expansive alt-pop: Biig Piig reflects on her journey to icon status and her new mixtape ‘Bubblegum’, filled with personal growth and genre-blending experimentation.
The Archives
86TVs: “I’ve always been obsessed with the mythology of guitar music”
Farewell tours, cricket podcasts, and bestselling books: seven years since The Maccabees left us, the White brothers are back, and they’ve brought reinforcements. Meet 86TVs, your favourite band’s new favourite band.
The Archives
Djo: “Everybody’s just trying to do their best, and I find so much hope in that”
As breakout smash ‘End Of Beginning’ achieves the sort of belated success that has us wondering if any other songs are currently available on TikTok, Djo is becoming far from a mere side project for Joe Keery.
