“I want to teach you a dance”: Chappell Roan’s Reading & Leeds headline debut is a pop spectacle for the ages
From drag goblins to wind machines, Chappell owns the Bank Holiday Weekend.Published: 9:58 am | August 23, 2025 | By Ali Shutler
Britain’s biggest contemporary metal band, Bring Me The Horizon find new heights at Reading 2025
From circle pits to ‘Wonderwall’, BMTH close the Nex Gen cycle with fireworks.
Pale Waves are just seeing what happens, really
Backstage at Reading, the band talk maybe-new-eras, crowd anxiety and refusing to find new bands to like.
The old guard remains, but what’s the future of rock at Reading & Leeds?
South Arcade, Bilmuri and NXDIA steal the spotlight, while Enter Shikari rage against the machine and Limp Bizkit turn in a Facebook-core greatest hits set.
Wolf Alice take over the new issue of Dork – with five covers to collect
We’re celebrating ‘The Clearing’ with a special collectable edition of Dork. Plus! Shame! Nova Twins! Black Honey! Mahalia! The Beaches! More!
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Good Neighbours have an epiphany with their new single ‘found u/me’, from debut album ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
A UK in-store tour accompanies the release.
Olivia Dean has booked a 2026 UK and EU headline tour, including two nights at The O2
Early ticket access is available with album pre-orders.
Suede have confirmed a 2026 UK tour in support of their tenth album ‘Antidepressants’
An exclusive presale opens on 27th August.
Bones Ate Arfa have shared their new single ‘It’s All Good’
A DIY skatepark video arrives in September, reflecting community roots and Wasted Paris collaboration.
Dork cover stars Wolf Alice have released their 5* fourth album ‘The Clearing
Recorded in Los Angeles with Greg Kurstin after writing sessions in Seven Sisters.
Robbie Williams has shared a video for his new song ‘Human’ featuring Jesse & Joy
Early ticket access offered to store pre-orders; set spans two full albums.
Nell Mescal has confirmed her new EP ‘The Closest We’ll Get’
It was recorded in Brooklyn with Philip Weinrobe.
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Wolf Alice take over the new issue of Dork – with five covers to collect
We’re celebrating ‘The Clearing’ with a special collectable edition of Dork. Plus! Shame! Nova Twins! Black Honey! Mahalia! The Beaches! More!
Doja Cat has dropped her new single ‘Jealous Type’ from fifth album ‘Vie’
Producer credits include Jack Antonoff.
Been Stellar have shared ‘Always On My Mind’ from their new ‘Breakway’ EP
Upcoming shows include Reading & Leeds after recent EU dates and festival appearances.
Carly Rae Jepsen has announced ‘E•MO•TION (10th Anniversary Edition)’ with six bonus tracks
Limited vinyl variants and an intimate Troubadour anniversary show accompany the release.
Fontaines D.C. have partnered with CALM on a limited-edition T-shirt for suicide prevention
Profits support crisis services within the charity’s wider ‘Lifelines’ apparel initiative.
Luvcat has shared a new single, ‘Blushing’
It’s the latest preview of her debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’, set for 31st October via AWAL.
Britain’s Best Band? Wolf Alice are owning the title
With fourth album ‘The Clearing’, Wolf Alice are not just holding their ground: they’re planting a flag, building a world, and proving once again that Britain’s best band still have everything left to give.
Bad decisions, good songs: The Beaches know what they’re doing (most of the time)
The Beaches have spun late-night gossip, heartbreak and big dreams into a soundtrack for bad decisions.
From burnout to blow-up: Nova Twins aren’t holding anything back
After a year of sleepless touring and mental exhaustion, Nova Twins were thrown back into their bedrooms with a looming deadline. The result? Something raw, real and very, very loud.
Art, apocalypse and a pint of Stella: Black Honey’s cinematic dystopia is just getting started
Medical torture devices, parasocial dread and neo-futurist visuals: Black Honey are building a full-blown cinematic universe where every unsettling detail matters.
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DORK x LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE CITY: Billianne’s roadmap to herself
The rising Canadian songwriter unpacks her debut album and UK tour plans.August 15, 2025 | By Felicity Newton
From Brat to Bladee: Øyafestivalen 2025 brings pop, politics and pyro to Oslo
From pop extravaganzas to politically-charged protests, Øya offers up the contrasts that define the summer of 2025.August 13, 2025 | By Aurora Henni Krogh
Greta Isaac has a new monster under her bed, and she’s invited it to the studio
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Glixen are building a shoegaze utopia, one festival stage at a time
At 2025’s Reading Festival, Glixen talk musical evolution, trip-hop dreams and unlocking new sounds.
Pale Waves are just seeing what happens, really
Backstage at Reading, the band talk maybe-new-eras, crowd anxiety and refusing to find new bands to like.
Dork x All Points East: Katy J Pearson is in her element
With 'Someday, Now' still glowing and a coveted slot at All Points East on the horizon, Katy J Pearson is riding a year of joy, growth and finally owning the pop star within.
Check out Coach Party’s Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. My Chemical Romance, The 1975, Hannah Montana and more
Coach Party take us through some of the music they listened to in their formative years.
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Hozier: “I feel like a different person year on year”
It’s time to brush up on your 14th-century poetry, as Hozier takes a tour through Dante’s nine circles of Hell.
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Start Making Nonsense: inside ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’
With a bunch of buzzy contributors from Paramore to girl in red to Blondshell, brand new compilation ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense’ is a celebration of one of the best and most influential albums of all time.
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The Japanese House: “I’ve de-pigeonholed myself as that sad, sad indie-pop girl”
The Japanese House's Amber Bain ventures into a bold journey of self-discovery and healing with her second album 'In The End It Always Does'. Blending melancholy and joy, it's a heart-rending experience that resonates on a profound, human level.
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Orla Gartland: “I want it to be bratty, goofy, funny – that’s just more me”
With her second album 'Everybody Needs A Hero', Orla's embracing the quirks, contradictions, and newfound confidence that have shaped her artistic journey.
Radio Free Alice – Empty Words EP
This isn’t just another promising EP from a buzzy guitar band, it’s a properly brilliant one.
Conan Gray – Wishbone
A bruised, beautiful album that reaffirms his place as Gen Z’s most dramatic diarist.
Lizzy McAlpine: “The goal is just to not give a fuck”
Shedding commercial concerns for a yearning to be her authentic self, Lizzy McAlpine’s new album ‘Older’ is an evolution that marks out an artist in pursuit of genuine self-expression.
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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.
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Victoria Canal’s quest for meaning: from pop anthems to piano confessionals
Between nihilist abandon and deep introspection, Victoria Canal’s debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’ captures the beautiful confusion of finding yourself.
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Caity Baser: “I’m not a Taylor Swift just yet; one day, I will be”
With her new mixtape ‘Still Learning’, Caity Baser is embracing the crazy side of pop. From hyperactive chaos to introspective brilliance, her path to Main Pop Character looks set.
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When robots learned to cry: decoding the genius of Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’
With ‘Kid A,’ Radiohead tossed aside their guitar anthems and conjured a futuristic soundscape beamed in from another dimension, creating an audacious, bewildering masterpiece that redefined modern music.
