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
The 1975 and beabadoobee collaborator Jacob Bugden has released his debut single as Green Flag, ‘Mud’
Jacob Bugden has released his debut single ‘Mud’ as Green Flag, out now.
LIFE have announced their fourth album, ‘ABSTRACT / NATURAL’, for June
The news arrives alongside lead single ‘The Dollywaggon’.
Central Cee has announced a new EP, ‘All Roads Lead Home’, for March
The announcement arrives alongside new single ‘Slaughter’.
Brighton’s Opal Mag has announced her debut EP, ‘Goodbye Lavender’
It will arrive on 29th May via Venn Records.
CHVRCHES have covered The Postal Service’s ‘Such Great Heights’ for the season finale of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies
CHVRCHES have released their cover of The Postal Service’s Such Great Heights, recorded for the season finale of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies.
Wings of Desire have released a new single, ‘Nothing Left To Give’
Wings of Desire play London’s The Lexington on 12th March.
Deadletter have released a new single, ‘Songless Bird’
The album arrives on 27th February.
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.
Matty Healy covers The La’s and James Taylor at Sunday For Sammy benefit
The 1975 frontman performed a four-song acoustic set at the biennial fundraiser in Newcastle.
The Last Dinner Party have shared their new track ‘Let’s Do It Again!’, from War Child’s ‘HELP(2)’ album
‘HELP(2)’ will be released on 6th March via War Child Records.
flowerovlove has dropped a new single, ‘Casual Lady’
Her Coachella debut is set for 12th April, with more festivals to follow.
Harry Styles is going to curate this year’s Meltdown festival
The festival will include a headline concert and interactive public events.
Cruz Beckham has released new single ‘For Your Love’ ahead of his debut headline tour
The accompanying music video is also 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
Slipknot: “We’re still here, after 25 years of touring the world, selling some albums, and nobody’s got shit on us”
Slipknot are still one of the biggest bands on the planet. Twenty five years in, and they remain unmatched amonst their peers when it comes to their power, influence or sheer size. But beautiful? This we’ve gotta hear.
The Archives
Hype List 2025: Siobhán Winifred is starting a conversation
By stepping outside her own, Siobhán Winifred creates a safe space for fans to face their fears.
The Archives
Lauren Mayberry: “I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value”
As she steps out from CHVRCHES, Lauren reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Archives
Glass Animals are heading into the great unknown: “Is it a risk? We’ll see, I guess”
From 'Heat Waves' to heartache: Glass Animals' 'I Love You So F***ing Much' is a cosmic exploration of human connection - a vulnerable, genre-bending odyssey that proves they're far more than a one-international-megahit band.
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
Jungle: “No fear, no self-consciousness, no second guessing”
With their new album ‘Volcano’ and a coveted headline spot at All Points East, this is the year London producer duo Jungle erupt.
