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
Lime Garden channel a dark time for their new single ‘All Bad Parts’
EU and UK tour dates announced for September and October 2026.
American Football have announced their new album, ‘American Football (LP4)’, for May
The album will be released via Polyvinyl Record Co. this spring.
Flow Festival has expanded this year’s lineup with Lykke Li and more
They join Florence + the Machine, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress.
South Summit are teasing their second album ‘Run It Back’ with new single ‘On The Dash’
The album will be supported by a European tour starting in March 2026.
Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more
Tickets go on general sale from 10am on 6th March 2026.
Leeds post-punks The 113 have announced new EP ‘The Hedonist’ with their single ‘Scour’
The EP will be released in April via Launchpad+ and EMI North.
Grace Inspace has unveiled her new single ‘Blurry’ featuring JDM Global
The EP ‘Heavy Hair’ is set to release soon via TODO Records.
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.
Westside Cowboy saddle up for this month’s edition of Down With Boring
A brand new episode of Down With Boring lands tonight (23rd February), and it’s, as ever, absolutely packed.
Prima Queen have confirmed a one-off London show for Dork’s Night Out
Tickets are on sale now.
Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and Brian MacDonald of PVRIS are taking on a cycling challenge for Nordoff and Robbins
The cycling team aims to raise money for music therapy training.
Yungblud has unveiled the third edition of Bludfest, taking place in Czechia
Tickets go on general sale at 10:00 am GMT on 27th February.
Courtney Barnett has released two new singles ahead of her album ‘Creature of Habit’
The UK tour dates have sold out, with North American shows announced.
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
Absolutely’s new album ‘Paracosm’ is rooted in childhood imagination and creative freedom
Halfway through tour – and sharing the road with her sisters, RAYE and Amma – ABSOLUTELY is leaning back into childlike wonder on her new album ‘Paracosm’.
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.
Master Peace and Declan McKenna ‘Fuck It Up’ on purpose
A one-take freestyle turned full-throttle collaboration with Declan McKenna, ‘Fuck It Up’ sets the tone for MASTER PEACE’s upcoming EP ‘Stupid Kids’.
Any Other Questions with… DEADLETTER
These are the hard-hitting facts the music industry needs right now.
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.
The Archives
Fletcher: “I am this beautiful, beautiful mess of creation, chaos, love, and pain”
Fletcher combines her trademark wit and unflinching honesty for a second album that’s both relatable and addictive.
The Archives
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.
The Archives
Pale Waves: “It felt important to express the joy of queer love, because queer love is amazing”
Embracing romance and letting go of the past, Pale Waves return with their most liberating album yet.
The Archives
TOMORROW X TOGETHER: Deja vu
TOMORROW X TOGETHER return with their sixth mini-album 'minisode 3: TOMORROW', bridging past and future with a narrative deepening their unique musical journey. Both a throwback and a leap forward, It's an exciting blend of nostalgia and innovation.
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.
Hype List 2025: Chloe Slater has hit the ground running, and it’s full sprint ahead
From crooked landlords to class warfare, Chloe Slater’s infectious indie anthems are giving voice to universal frustrations.
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.
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’.
The Archives
Pale Waves: “It felt important to express the joy of queer love, because queer love is amazing”
Embracing romance and letting go of the past, Pale Waves return with their most liberating album yet.
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.
