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
Cruz Beckham has released new single ‘For Your Love’ ahead of his debut headline tour
The accompanying music video is also out now.
Bleachers have released new single ‘you and forever’ from their upcoming fifth album
The new album will be released this spring via Dirty Hit.
Lykke Li has announced a new album, ‘The Afterparty’, with early single ‘Lucky Again’
The album will release this spring via Virgin Records.
The Itch have booked a new spring headline tour and shared a new remix
Headline show in London scheduled at Brixton’s intimate Club Cheek.
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.
Good Neighbours have released an expanded version of their debut album, ‘Blue Sky Mentality (Complete Edition)’
The album includes 11 new tracks and features updated artwork.
Deb Never has announced her debut album ‘ARCADE’
The album features collaborations with Dominic Fike and boylife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital cover stories
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
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.
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.
The Archives
Holly Humberstone is the real deal
Dive into Holly Humberstone’s debut album, ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’, where raw emotions and relatable experiences create a musical sanctuary.
The Archives
Maisie Peters: “It’s about being the good witch and deciding to use your power for good”
A melodic diary penned from soul-stirring experiences, Maisie Peters' latest album 'The Good Witch' is a tapestry of emotions. Prepare to be cast under her spell once more.
The Archives
All the world’s a stage, but Courting are not merely players: “We want to surprise people”
With their debut full-length, Courting set themselves up as indie-pop’s plucky new disrupters. As they return for its follow up, ‘New Last Name’, they’re playing a much bigger game.
The Archives
The rise of the BRAT queen – how Charli xcx fulfilled her promise and became pop’s new main character
The lime green revolution is here.
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.
Soccer Mommy: “We still wanted to get a bit weird with it”
Soccer Mommy looks back to move forward with her elegant fourth album, ‘Evergreen’.
The Archives
We see things they’ll never see: Oasis’ ‘Definitely Maybe’ at 30
30 years since its release, Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ remains a record that didn’t just spark a band, but drove a whole nation into an era of self-destructive hedonism, wild optimism, and sweeping change.
The Archives
All the world’s a stage, but Courting are not merely players: “We want to surprise people”
With their debut full-length, Courting set themselves up as indie-pop’s plucky new disrupters. As they return for its follow up, ‘New Last Name’, they’re playing a much bigger game.
The Archives
Mahalia: “I want people to understand my world”
Embarking on an introspective journey, Mahalia's triumphant return with ‘IRL’ reveals her evolution as an artist, navigating challenges, embracing authenticity, and leaving an indelible mark on the British R&B scene.
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.
