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SXSW London have completed their 2026 music line-up with a new wave of additions

Cure for Paranoia, YUNJIN, Gaia and Oxlade among latest names confirmed.

24 Apr 2026 • 11:29 am

SXSW London 2026 has revealed its first names with Earl Sweatshirt, Shame and more

SXSW London 2026 has revealed its first names with Earl Sweatshirt, Shame and more

The festival is scheduled to run from 1st to 6th June across Shoreditch.

19 Mar 2026 • 11:22 am

Teenage Cancer Trust have launched a new exhibition and print series feat. The 1975, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice and more

Teenage Cancer Trust have launched a new exhibition and print series feat. The 1975, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice and more

Twenty-one signed silk screen prints from iconic live music moments go on sale today.

18 Mar 2026 • 11:59 am

"We blew the budget on a wall of death": Shame go all-in on their new album

"We blew the budget on a wall of death": Shame go all-in on their new album

Who needs a major label when your best ideas come dressed in gold hotpants and running on fumes? Shame's Charlie Steen on 4am breakdowns, budget chaos and making ‘Cutthroat’ look good on zero sleep.

5 Sept 2025 • 9:06 am

Shame have shared 'Spartak', the third single from new album 'Cutthroat'

Shame have shared 'Spartak', the third single from new album 'Cutthroat'

Produced by John Congleton, the record expands with Americana influences.

14 Aug 2025 • 7:17 am

shame have released new single 'Quiet Life' ahead of their September album and world tour

shame have released new single 'Quiet Life' ahead of their September album and world tour

London band Shame release rockabilly-influenced single 'Quiet Life' about toxic relationships, ahead of their John Congleton-produced album 'Cutthroat'.

8 Jul 2025 • 2:02 pm

Wall of Death: Shame take the fastest route on their transformative new album 'Cutthroat'

Wall of Death: Shame take the fastest route on their transformative new album 'Cutthroat'

With no time for melancholy, the band embrace speed and spectacle for their most energetic and optimistic record to date.

25 Jun 2025 • 1:25 pm

Shame have announced their new album 'Cutthroat' with a motorcycle wall of death video for the title-track

Shame have announced their new album 'Cutthroat' with a motorcycle wall of death video for the title-track

London band Shame announces fourth album 'Cutthroat' with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton and releases motorcycle wall of death video.

3 Jun 2025 • 8:09 am

Shame are going to headline A Stone's Throw Festival in North Shields this May

Shame are going to headline A Stone's Throw Festival in North Shields this May

Shame will headline A Stone's Throw Festival across multiple North Shields venues.

31 Jan 2025 • 10:12 am

Sorry are back with their new single 'Waxwing', inspired by 80s hit 'Hey Mickey'

Sorry are back with their new single 'Waxwing', inspired by 80s hit 'Hey Mickey'

The track explores themes of desire.

17 Oct 2024 • 12:49 pm

Shame have shared a new 'Food For Worms' taster, 'Adderall'

Shame have shared a new 'Food For Worms' taster, 'Adderall'

The track also arrives ahead of a tour that kicks off next week.

22 Feb 2023 • 10:48 am

Shame: Burning by design

Shame: Burning by design

From the pubs of South London to the big leagues, Shame have come a long way. Now with their upcoming release, ‘Food For Worms’, they’re honing their sound, playing with humour and promising there really is a cameo from Phoebe Bridgers. Honest.

21 Feb 2023 • 9:02 am

The new issue of Dork, featuring Gorillaz, Gracie Abrams, Shame and more, is out now

The new issue of Dork, featuring Gorillaz, Gracie Abrams, Shame and more, is out now

There's also Jockstrap, The 1975, Wesley Joseph, Jessica Winter and loads more.

10 Feb 2023 • 10:00 am

The new issue of Dork, featuring Shame, is coming this Friday - pre-order now

The new issue of Dork, featuring Shame, is coming this Friday - pre-order now

Not only that, but you can grab an exclusive Jamie Hewlett illustrated cover to celebrate too. Well worth selling your soul for.

9 Feb 2023 • 12:00 pm

Paramore, Gracie Abrams, Shame and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

Paramore, Gracie Abrams, Shame and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

Here are the new tracks joining our heavy rotation this week.

16 Jan 2023 • 9:01 am

Shame have shared their latest 'Food For Worms' taster, ‘Six-Pack’

Shame have shared their latest 'Food For Worms' taster, ‘Six-Pack’

The track is accompanied by a new video directed by Gilbert Bannerman and animated by Cyrus Hayley.

10 Jan 2023 • 9:42 pm

shame have announced their new album, 'Food For Worms', with the lead single, ‘Fingers of Steel’

shame have announced their new album, 'Food For Worms', with the lead single, ‘Fingers of Steel’

The ten-track record will be released in full on February 24th via Dead Oceans.

15 Nov 2022 • 6:30 pm

Shame, Self Esteem, Working Men's Club, Caribou and more are playing Bigfoot Festival

Shame, Self Esteem, Working Men's Club, Caribou and more are playing Bigfoot Festival

There's also India Jordan, Goat Girl, Talk Show, Hayden Thorpe and more.

8 Feb 2022 • 9:12 am

Shame: “‘We’re not the new kids on the block anymore”

Shame: “‘We’re not the new kids on the block anymore”

Shame are finally back on stage, six months after the release of their new album.

7 Sept 2021 • 3:11 pm

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best British Bands of the Last Decade

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best British Bands of the Last Decade

Every month, Dork's Listmaster General will bring us another of his Top 10 lists. Every month, we'll disagree. It's 'fun'.

14 Feb 2021 • 2:52 pm