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.
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Latest Updates
Lava La Rue has shared their new single ‘Scratches’
The track was produced and co-written by Dimitri Tikovoï, known for his work with The Libertines, Charli XCX and Blondie.
Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming has announced her debut solo album, ‘Julia’, with a video directed by Edgar Wright
New single ‘My Life’ arrives with a video directed by Edgar Wright.
LCD Soundsystem have added additional US shows to their 2026 tour schedule
LCD Soundsystem have added shows to their 2026 tour, including four nights in Boston.
Failure have announced their seventh studio album, ‘Location Lost’
The grunge veterans will release their seventh studio album in April.
Absolutely has shared the title-track from her album ‘Paracosm’
The album arrives as Absolutely tours internationally as direct support for her sister RAYE.
Grace Jones will headline Crystal Palace Bowl this summer
Grace Jones will headline Crystal Palace Bowl on Friday 31st July, as part of the new Palace Bowl Presents series.
YUNGBLUD has announced ‘Idols II’, the second installment of his album ‘Idols’
YUNGBLUD has announced ‘Idols II’, the second installment of his album ‘Idols’.
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.
RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show
The singer was completely devastated after 65 ticket holders were denied entry due to a Ticketmaster system error.
Snail Mail takes a ride in a hot air balloon for her new single ‘My Maker’
The album ‘Ricochet’ will be released by Matador Records this spring.
Lana Del Rey has shared a new song and says her album is coming in “approximately three months”
The release has been delayed several times, with dates previously set for September 2024 and May 2025.
Twenty One Pilots have officially released their track ‘Drag Path’
The concert film debuts in IMAX on 25th February worldwide.
Former Black Midi member Cameron Picton has announced his debut album as My New Band Believe
Cameron Picton has announced his debut album as My New Band Believe, with lead single ‘Numerology’ out now.
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
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
Olivia Dean: “Life is just messy, and people are messy, and that’s great”
Olivia Dean's debut album 'Messy' is a passionate, heartfelt exploration of complex emotions, forging a relatable and warm connection that proves just why she's one of the most exciting new talents around.
The Archives
Lava La Rue’s debut album heralds a superstar in the making: “It’s like going through puberty but publicly”
From Lavaland to the cosmos: Lava La Rue’s ‘STARFACE’ is a bold, genre-defying statement of artistic intent.
The Archives
Poppy redefines musical chaos with her new album ‘Negative Spaces’
The internet's favorite shape-shifter returns with her most ambitious sonic experiment yet.
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*.
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.
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.
The Archives
Jonas Brothers: “We feel like this is a whole new beginning”
Back with their second record since returning to active service, ‘The Album’ sees Jonas Brothers laying it all on the line with some classic style.
The Archives
Laufey: “For so long, women have been put down for having big emotions”
Laufey's unconventional blend of jazz, classical, and pop has taken the world by storm, encouraging fans to embrace what they love and chase their dreams, no matter how niche.
The Archives
Amyl & The Sniffers: “The more people love you, the more who are gonna hate you”
Amyl & The Sniffers embrace chaos, humour, and fire on their third album.
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RAYE: 21st Century Blues
By now, RAYE’s story of major label frustration is well known. Those tales don’t often end up with a happy ending - but with a debut album and a chart busting single on deck, this isn’t just your average pop star either.
