Olivia Dean: “If you can be your own best friend, then you’re laughing”
As she approaches the release her new EP ‘Growth’, London’s Olivia Dean reflects on a year in which she’s got to know herself a whole lot better.
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L Devine – Near Life Experience: Part 1
A significant step forward in L Devine’s ascension to pop greatness.
Jawny: “I don’t want to be the hottest flavour of the month”
Quirky pop maverick Jawny is following up last year’s standout ‘For Abby’ project with ‘The Story Of Hugo’, one of the most inventive and fun-packed EPs you’ll hear all summer. He doesn’t do boring.
Jawny – The Story Of Hugo
Mirroring Jawny’s exuberant personality, this EP is a brilliantly vibrant sonic explosion.
Martyn Young’s Top 10s: UK Number One Albums
Every month, Dork's Listmaster General will bring us another of his Top 10 lists. Every month, we'll disagree. It's 'fun'.
Frances Forever: “I had to make a project to really show people what I can do”
Frances Forever has earned their place leading this here Hype batch with ridiculously charming single ‘space girl’, and new EP ‘paranoia party’, which is front-to-back amazing.
Martyn Young’s Top 10s: ‘Songs’ of ‘The Summer’
Every month, Dork's Listmaster General will bring us another of his Top 10 lists. Every month, we'll disagree. It's 'fun'.
Claire Rosinkranz: “There aren’t enough songs with cowbell”
Last year her hit ‘Backyard Boy’ was everywhere; can Claire Rosinkranz follow it up? Of course, no problem.
Japanese Breakfast: Be sweet
With a new outlook, a revolutionary new record and even An Actual Book, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner is in full bloom.
Holly Humberstone: Breaking through
Critical acclaim, start of year hype lists, big US telly performances and superstar collaborations - Holly Humberstone is ticking off all the checkpoints on her route to the top. As her new EP approaches, she’s just trying to stay true to herself.