Del Water Gap leans into the unknown
With ‘Chasing the Chimera’, Holden Jaffe – the man behind Del Water Gap – swaps stage lights for something far more exposing: total emotional honesty.
She’s In Parties are dreaming in colour on their bold new EP
After a move to the city and a sonic shift into dreamier realms, She’s In Parties are reborn on their dazzling third EP, ‘Are You Dreaming?’.
Charli XCX has collaborated with John Cale on new track ‘House’ for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack – and there’s an entire album coming
It’s part of a whole album set for release in early December.
Unflirt: Learning to let the moment go
Unflirt’s new EP ‘Fleeting’ was shaped by long-distance heartbreak, LA sessions and a songwriting course with Adrienne Lenker.
Dork proudly presents… Antony Szmierek: Round The Houses
Antony Szmierek is heading out next spring for a fresh run of Dork shows – and this time he’s going Round The Houses, calling in on a few places he hasn’t for a while.
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Girl Group have shared their new single ‘She Goes’
The band will perform at The Great Escape Festival’s First 50 next week.
Robbie Williams pays homage to 90s TV show The Word with his new video for ‘Pretty Face’
The new album will be available as a limited edition VHS upon release.
TRNSMT 2026 announces first wave of performers including Wolf Alice, CMAT, The Last Dinner Party and more
Rose Grey, English Teacher, NewDad, Luvcat, Cliffords and more are also on the bill.
Charli XCX has collaborated with John Cale on new track ‘House’ for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack – and there’s an entire album coming
It’s part of a whole album set for release in early December.
Alessi Rose Has dropped her deluxe edition of EP ‘Voyeur’ and a brand new track ‘Get Around’
The former Dork cover star is currently accompanying Tate McRae on the North American leg of the Miss Possessive Tour.
SISTRA have shared a new single, ‘Things I Really Mean’
The duo will perform at London’s OSLO on 13th November.
Holly Humberstone is back with a new single, check out gothic love song ‘Die Happy’
The single will feature on her upcoming album release in early 2024.
New Issue
David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Danny Brown and 5 Seconds of Summer cover the new issue of Dork
Plus Luvcat! Sigrid! Militarie Gun! bar italia! Del Water Gap! Loads more!
MOTH Club faces potential threat from new residential development plans
Hackney Council to review planning applications at a meeting next month.
Dork’s Night Out is heading to Canada as part of M for Montréal 2025
Dork’s Night Out will make its international debut by taking over legendary late-night haunt L’Esco.
Grace Inspace has released her fab new single ‘Emergency Contact’ from upcoming EP ‘Heavy Hair’
The EP features collaborations with Luna Li and Shelly’s Josh Mehling.
Chloe Slater has released her first-ever protest song, ‘War Crimes’
Set to join ROLE MODEL’s tour, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo.
The Itch reflect on the decline of the UK’s nightlife scene with their new single, ‘Space in the Cab’
Their headline performance at The Great Escape’s First Fifty for Dork is on 13th November.
Maximalism, mayhem and 5 Seconds of Summer
What do you get when you cross a boyband revival, a spiritual awakening, and dice worth seven grand? 5SOS, obviously. The band are back with ‘Everyone’s A Star!’, a maximalist new era full of satire, brotherhood, and absolute bangers.
Danny Brown has entered his hyperpop era
Clean(ish), gym-going and living in Austin with a new crew of hyperpop misfits, Danny Brown's made 'Stardust': a wildly inventive, joy-soaked record that ditches the self-destruction without softening the weird.
David Byrne: Still Making Sense
He's reshaped music, won more awards than he can carry, and influenced pretty much everyone of note, but David Byrne still makes records like he's just discovered how fun it can be. On 'Who Is the Sky?', he's playful, oddly romantic, occasionally baffled, and never boring - with a little help from Hayley Williams and…
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.
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Turnstile bring hardcore’s next generation to life at London’s Alexandra Palace
If you want proof there’s a future for heavy music, this is it.November 7, 2025 | By Dork
CATTY turns Night Of The Living Dork at Colours, Hoxton into her own Halloween coronation
Fresh from releasing ‘Bracing For Impact’, CATTY brings swagger and a touch of the supernatural to Colours Hoxton.November 3, 2025 | By Jamie Muir
From heartache to healing: Nell Mescal breaks down her brilliantly brutal EP
Nell Mescal’s second EP, ‘The Closest We’ll Get’, charts a messy, moving journey through limbo-love and self-preservation.October 24, 2025 | By Dork
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She’s In Parties are dreaming in colour on their bold new EP
After a move to the city and a sonic shift into dreamier realms, She’s In Parties are reborn on their dazzling third EP, ‘Are You Dreaming?’.
Unflirt: Learning to let the moment go
Unflirt's new EP ‘Fleeting’ was shaped by long-distance heartbreak, LA sessions and a songwriting course with Adrienne Lenker.
The Belair Lip Bombs are ready to go off (again)
After years of late nights, day jobs, and relentless touring, The Belair Lip Bombs' new album 'Again' feels like the start of something huge.
Sigrid’s new album finds her louder, funnier and bolder than ever
Twelve years into her career, Sigrid is still obsessed with music – but this time, she's doing things her way.
From heartache to healing: Nell Mescal breaks down her brilliantly brutal EP
Nell Mescal’s second EP, ‘The Closest We’ll Get’, charts a messy, moving journey through limbo-love and self-preservation.
The Archives
Remi Wolf is the pop star we deserve: “I never questioned it. I let my freak flag fly”
On her second album ‘Big Ideas’, Remi Wolf dives head-first into a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, crafting a genre-bending masterpiece that showcases just why she’s one of the very best pop stars ‘around’.
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
Hype List 2025: daydreamers are much more than just a viral breakthrough
With millions of streams and a growing global fanbase, daydreamers prove overnight success takes years of preparation.
The Archives
DEADLETTER: “Music only exists on the day that you write it”
From industrial rhythms to existential crises, DEADLETTER channel life’s tensions into their compelling debut ‘Hysterical Strength’.
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.
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.
The Archives
The 1975: Parts of the band
With their fifth album, ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, The 1975 turned inwards to push out.
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.
The Archives
Remi Wolf is the pop star we deserve: “I never questioned it. I let my freak flag fly”
On her second album ‘Big Ideas’, Remi Wolf dives head-first into a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, crafting a genre-bending masterpiece that showcases just why she’s one of the very best pop stars ‘around’.
The Archives
Georgia: “Give it a try and see what happens”
From intimate beginnings to global stages, Georgia’s ‘Euphoric’ chronicles her journey of self-exploration, delivering a captivating fusion of dance, vulnerability, and musical innovation.
