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Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth co-founder, visual artist and lifelong disruptor - is back with her third solo album 'Play Me'. It's a fierce, funny record that dares AI (and everyone else) to keep up.

by Ali Shutler

TIMES LIKE THESE

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

By Martyn Young
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SXSW London 2026 has revealed its first names with Earl Sweatshirt, Shame and more
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SXSW London 2026 has revealed its first names with Earl Sweatshirt, Shame and more

The festival is scheduled to run from 1st to 6th June across Shoreditch.

Mar 19, 2026, 11:22 AM
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Ruel has shared ‘Don’t Say That’, reworking an old idea into the opening of his next album

Ten new tracks featuring Kenny Beats, M-Phazes and more arrive in June.

Mar 19, 2026, 11:11 AM
Ruel has shared ‘Don’t Say That’, reworking an old idea into the opening of his next album
Ain't have announced a new EP, 'How They Faked The Moon Landing', with new track 'Grazer'
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Ain't have announced a new EP, 'How They Faked The Moon Landing', with new track 'Grazer'

The band's debut EP collects all six previous singles.

Mar 19, 2026, 11:09 AM
Dork+ Early Access & ExclusivesDork+ Early Access & Exclusives

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

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Barbed Wire

BARBED WIRE

Cardinals’ debut album ‘Masquerade’ is cohesive, confrontational and fully formed - a statement of intent from a band already looking beyond genre.

By Ciaran Picker
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Jorja Smith has shared a new track from the soundtrack to Riz Ahmed's 'Bait'
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Jorja Smith has shared a new track from the soundtrack to Riz Ahmed's 'Bait'

'Price Of It All' arrives from the upcoming Prime Video comedy series.

Mar 19, 2026, 10:53 AM
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21 Savage, Central Cee and Rema will help close Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026, 'FYI'

Organisers call it the biggest rap-focused day in the Lisbon edition's history

Mar 17, 2026, 4:07 PM
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Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Kelly Lee Owens and more have been added to End Of The Road 2026

Factory Floor, Rostam, Ratboys and more join the festival's 20th anniversary edition.

Mar 17, 2026, 3:38 PM
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Placebo have reworked their debut album and are heading out on an extensive arena tour

Mar 18, 2026, 9:30 AM
West London’s new British Airways ARC venue has revealed its first shows with Self Esteem, McFly and more
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West London’s new British Airways ARC venue has revealed its first shows with Self Esteem, McFly and more

The 3800-capacity Kensington venue confirms its opening run of live dates.

Mar 19, 2026, 10:50 AM
Olivia Rodrigo is dropping colourful hints at her quite clearly forthcoming third album
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Olivia Rodrigo is dropping colourful hints at her quite clearly forthcoming third album

Heart-shaped locks, shifting colours, and the word 'April' fuel the speculation.

Mar 18, 2026, 11:11 PM
Lorde has confirmed her departure from Universal Music Group
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Lorde has confirmed her departure from Universal Music Group

The New Zealand singer is now fully independent after her childhood contract ends.

Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Kehlani has announced her new self-titled album

Mar 17, 2026, 5:14 PM
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Djo has announced some new headline US dates around Tame Impala support slots

Mar 17, 2026, 4:10 PM
Cardinals have made a debut album that's all muscle
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Cardinals have made a debut album that's all muscle

Cardinals’ debut album ‘Masquerade’ is cohesive, confrontational and fully formed - a statement of intent from a band already looking beyond genre.

Mar 17, 2026, 8:25 PM
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Truthpaste have shared their emo-leaning new single ‘Bus Song’ via Dirty Hit and Memorials Of Distinction

The folk-pop five-piece head out on UK headline dates this spring.

Mar 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
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SKINSHIP shares third single 'Snake' "for the worst person I've ever met"

Clarence Clarity produces the pointed solo track from the WOOZE frontman.

Mar 17, 2026, 10:18 AM
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PUNK PROMISE

Across 'Crystalpunk', CHALK wire punk confrontation into the physical rush of rave culture.

By Felicity Newton
The Mountain by Gorillaz
Album Review

GorillazThe Mountain

The strongest case in years that Gorillaz can still make records that matter as records.

By Dan Harrison
Butterfly EP by Witch Post
EP Review

Witch PostButterfly EP

Witch Post treat ordinary scenes like fragile little artefacts, turning them over to see what’s hidden beneath.

By Felicity Newton
Play Me by Kim Gordon
Album Review

Kim GordonPlay Me

'Play me' doesn’t try to comfort. It tries to provoke, energise and outlast the scroll.

By Dan Harrison
GOLDSTAR by The Sophs
Album Review

The SophsGOLDSTAR

‘GOLDSTAR’ thrives on that tension between sincerity and showmanship.

By Harry Shaw
Us Forever EP by samxemma
EP Review

samxemmaUs Forever EP

The influence of chaotic, high-energy pop sits right at the centre of their DNA.

Only You Left by The Orielles
Album Review

The OriellesOnly You Left

These songs come from months of demo-hoarding and forensic listening, the band archiving every practice-room spark before lovingly picking through the results.

By Harry Shaw
Trying Times by James Blake
Album Review

James BlakeTrying Times

Blake sounds energised by the room he has carved out for himself.

By Jordan Ellison
Crystalpunk by CHALK
Album Review

CHALKCrystalpunk

Across 'Crystalpunk', CHALK wire punk confrontation into the physical rush of rave culture.

By Felicity Newton
Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally by Harry Styles
Album Review

Harry StylesKiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

This isn’t an album built like a straight line from hook to hook. It moves in waves, often favouring texture and atmosphere over immediate release.

By Dan Harrison
Ö by Fcukers
Album Review

FcukersÖ

Nothing about the album asks permission: it wants a dancefloor, a crowd and a slightly irresponsible amount of volume.

By Felicity Newton
Can We Hang Out Sometime? by Good Kid
Album Review

Good KidCan We Hang Out Sometime?

'Can We Hang Out Sometime?’ chases the pure pleasure of great guitar pop.

By Harry Shaw