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
Prima Queen have confirmed a one-off London show for Dork’s Night Out
Tickets are on sale now.
Courtney Barnett has released two new singles ahead of her album ‘Creature of Habit’
The UK tour dates have sold out, with North American shows announced.
Jorja Smith has released ‘Don’t Leave’ to mark a decade of ‘Blue Lights’
She will join Harry Styles for six shows in Mexico City this August.
Chloe Qisha taps into an all-consuming crush for her new single ‘YDH’
The music video premieres today at 14:00 GMT.
Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and Brian MacDonald of PVRIS are taking on a cycling challenge for Nordoff and Robbins
The cycling team aims to raise money for music therapy training.
Black Bordello have released their new single ‘Daddy’
The album ‘Midheaven Tempest’ will be released in September 2026.
Yungblud has unveiled the third edition of Bludfest, taking place in Czechia
Tickets go on general sale at 10:00 am GMT on 27th February.
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.
Honey Motel have dropped their new EP ‘Motel FM’
The band will perform at The Grove in Nottingham on March 3.
Westside Cowboy saddle up for this month’s edition of Down With Boring
A brand new episode of Down With Boring lands tonight (23rd February), and it’s, as ever, absolutely packed.
Turnstile have announced an exclusive UK headline show at The Piece Hall
Tickets go on sale 27th February via ticketmaster.co.uk at 10am.
Spiritbox have confirmed their first UK arena headline tour
Tickets go on sale 27th February.
Jessie Ware’s new track ‘Ride’ is “for the clubs, for the dancefloor”
Her upcoming album ‘Superbloom’ is set for release this spring.
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.
Bleech 9:3 are a band built on second chances
Bleech 9:3 are carving out a bruising, deeply personal alt-rock identity built on truth, recovery and forward motion.
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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
Absolutely’s new album ‘Paracosm’ is rooted in childhood imagination and creative freedom
Halfway through tour – and sharing the road with her sisters, RAYE and Amma – ABSOLUTELY is leaning back into childlike wonder on her new album ‘Paracosm’.
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.
Master Peace and Declan McKenna ‘Fuck It Up’ on purpose
A one-take freestyle turned full-throttle collaboration with Declan McKenna, ‘Fuck It Up’ sets the tone for MASTER PEACE’s upcoming EP ‘Stupid Kids’.
Any Other Questions with… DEADLETTER
These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.
hemlocke springs is the pop star your imagination ordered
From Raleigh, North Carolina to a full-blown pop universe, hemlocke springs is balancing catchy with experimental, instinct with ambition. She’s manifesting “alt pop star” - and the music is catching up fast.
The Archives
St. Vincent: “Every one of us is in this shit together”
St. Vincent’s new album ‘All Born Screaming’ is a unifying record that traverses life, death and love.
The Archives
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.
The Archives
Rachel Chinouriri: “I’ve not compromised with anything”
With ‘What A Devastating Turn of Events’, Rachel Chinouriri cements her role as a shoulder to cry on and a guiding light through dark times, as she embarks on a new chapter of writing from a place of happiness and freedom.
The Archives
Wunderhorse: the band with the Midas touch
Shedding self-consciousness, Wunderhorse channel frustrations into bullish defiance with their blistering second album ‘Midas’.
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.
SOFT PLAY are back in town: “We’ve been afforded a second bite of the metaphorical apple”
A lengthy hiatus. A change of name. A comeback single featuring Robbie bleedin’ Williams. SOFT PLAY have gone through a lot over the past few years – but now the boys are back in town*.
The Archives
Hype List 2025: Siobhán Winifred is starting a conversation
By stepping outside her own, Siobhán Winifred creates a safe space for fans to face their fears.
The Archives
SOFT PLAY are back in town: “We’ve been afforded a second bite of the metaphorical apple”
A lengthy hiatus. A change of name. A comeback single featuring Robbie bleedin’ Williams. SOFT PLAY have gone through a lot over the past few years - but now the boys are back in town*.
The Archives
Sleater-Kinney: “Our music has typically appealed to outsiders, and that’s okay for us. We like those people”
Sleater-Kinney's return marks a renewed commitment to urgency, authenticity, and the unpredictable path of rock.
The Archives
Katie Gavin: Sweet relief
Though by her own admission 'What A Relief' is a side-project before she returns to Greatest Band In The World™ MUNA, when Katie Gavin has something to say, you'd better listen.
