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
Waterparks have released a standalone single, ‘ICE’: “I couldn’t not release something like this”
The European tour begins in Germany on 7th March.
Swim Deep have announced their fifth album ‘Hum’ and a UK tour
Tickets go on sale next week for the upcoming UK headline tour.
The Flaming Lips and The Beta Band are going to co-headline Dreamland Margate
Tickets go on general sale Friday, 13th February at 10am GMT.
Robyn has confirmed a huge new tour, including a night at the O2 Arena
Special guests include Erika de Casier, Peaches, and Lykke Li.
CMAT has been announced for Eden Sessions 2026
General ticket sales start at 10 am on 12th February 2026.
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.
Nxdia enjoys the moment with new single ‘Cool’
The UK tour with Cat Burns starts in Newcastle in April.
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.
PUNCHBAG have announced their second EP, ‘I Am Obsessed’
The EP will be released as a limited Dinked Early Doors vinyl.
Maisie Peters has released ‘My Regards’ with a video directed by Amelia Dimoldenberg
The album features collaborations with Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford.
SOMBR has unveiled his new single ‘Homewrecker’ with a Western-themed music video
The single is released following his GRAMMY performance.
Lola Young has announced a headline show at London Palladium
Tickets will be available starting 11th February at 10am GMT.
Erin LeCount has announced a new EP, ‘Pareidolia’
Set to continue her ‘La Lune Tour’ in North America this February.
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.
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.
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NEED TO KNOW
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
Rockaway Beach 2026 turns Butlins into a three-day party with guitars
Between the January freeze and the constant stage-hopping, this year’s Rockaway still finds room for disco fizz (Home Counties), pill-punk fireworks (GANS), dancefloor detonations (Adult DVD) and a headline finish that underlines English Teacher’s rise.January 6, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
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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.
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.
The Archives
Making a Master Peace: “My vision was to make an album to stand the test of time”
How to make a Master Peace: inside the bold evolution of a new indie-pop maverick, as he drops a debut album that isn't coming in quietly.
The Archives
86TVs: “I’ve always been obsessed with the mythology of guitar music”
Farewell tours, cricket podcasts, and bestselling books: seven years since The Maccabees left us, the White brothers are back, and they’ve brought reinforcements. Meet 86TVs, your favourite band’s new favourite band.
The Archives
girl in red: “This album definitely feels like a risk”
As she returns for her second album, girl in red’s Marie Ulven is embracing joy and self-discovery.
The Archives
Porter Robinson: “If you’re going to exist in the public eye, you’re going to get dragged”
Porter Robinson’s ‘SMILE :D’ is a testament to the power of creative liberation, as the artist fearlessly explores new sonic territories and confronts uncomfortable truths with unbridled enthusiasm.
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.
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
IDLES: “All I’m interested in is love. Uncomplicated, uncompromised love songs”
With ‘TANGK’, IDLES are redefining the punk ethos for a new era
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
Maya Hawke: “I was listening back through the audio of the witch therapy session…”
From witch therapy to musical mantras, Maya Hawke’s ‘Chaos Angel’ is a journey of self-discovery, breaking patterns, and learning in front of everyone.
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Gorillaz: Welcome to our island
We’ve heard of cult bands before, but with their new album ‘Cracker Island’, Gorillaz are taking it to extremes.
