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Unflirt: Learning to let the moment go
Unflirt’s new EP ‘Fleeting’ was shaped by long-distance heartbreak, LA sessions and a songwriting course with Adrienne Lenker.
SISTRA have shared a new single, ‘Things I Really Mean’
The duo will perform at London’s OSLO on 13th November.
Affection To Rent have released shoegazey new single ‘Cathedral’, and announced their debut headline show
Debut album set for release in early 2024 following the show.
She’s In Parties are dreaming in colour on their bold new EP
After a move to the city and a sonic shift into dreamier realms, She’s In Parties are reborn on their dazzling third EP, ‘Are You Dreaming?’.
Girl Group have shared their new single ‘She Goes’
The band will perform at The Great Escape Festival’s First 50 next week.
Alessi Rose Has dropped her deluxe edition of EP ‘Voyeur’ and a brand new track ‘Get Around’
The former Dork cover star is currently accompanying Tate McRae on the North American leg of the Miss Possessive Tour.
Grace Inspace has released her fab new single ‘Emergency Contact’ from upcoming EP ‘Heavy Hair’
The EP features collaborations with Luna Li and Shelly’s Josh Mehling.
Chloe Slater has released her first-ever protest song, ‘War Crimes’
Set to join ROLE MODEL’s tour, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo.
HYPE REVIEWS
Unflirt – Fleeting EP
Lo-fi vignettes that nod to the beabadoobee-adjacent school of sad-sweet romance.Â
She’s In Parties – Are You Dreaming? EP
An EP that floats between nostalgia and noir: dreamy, yes, but with something darker flickering underneath.
HYPE COVER STORIES
The Itch reflect on the decline of the UK’s nightlife scene with their new single, ‘Space in the Cab’
Their headline performance at The Great Escape’s First Fifty for Dork is on 13th November.
Manchester newcomers cruush have dropped their fuzzy new single ‘Rupert Giles’
Their UK dates continue on 7th November at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
vegas water taxi have announced a new EP with teaser single ‘Ozempic’
The EP will be released on 6th February via PNKSLM Recordings.
Ellur reflects on difficult relationships with her new track, ‘The World Is Not An Oyster’
The track will debut live at Band On The Wall in November.
Witch Post have dropped new single ‘Twin Fawn’ ahead of their upcoming UK shows
The single is their second release under Partisan Records.
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CATTY turns Night Of The Living Dork at Colours, Hoxton into her own Halloween coronation
Fresh from releasing ‘Bracing For Impact’, CATTY brings swagger and a touch of the supernatural to Colours Hoxton.
Fletchr Fletchr have announced their debut EP with new single ‘Limitations’
The debut EP will be released on 28th November this year.
Esme Emerson have released their new track ‘Centipede’ and announced a 2026 UK headline tour
Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday, 31st October.
Sex Mask have announced their new EP ‘Body Broker’ ahead of their tour with Radio Free Alice
The EP features a collaboration with Noah Learmonth from Radio Free Alice.
Hartlepool’s CHAMP have announced their debut EP ‘Born In The Wild End’
The EP will be released on 28th November following lead singles’ success.
Manchester indie-popster better joy has announced a UK and Ireland tour for March 2026
The tour kicks off in Manchester on March 18, 2026.
pencil have recruited The Big Moon’s Soph Nathan, and released their new single ‘Wingman’
The band will perform at The Lexington in London on November 19.
South London’s SLEAZE have revealed their new single ‘Universal Adaptor’ and announced debut album ‘SLEAZE PLEAZE’
The album drops next year, featuring guest saxophonist Andy Mackay.
Vincent’s Last Summer have shared their new single ‘Succession’
Their debut EP is scheduled for release very soon indeed.
From heartache to healing: Nell Mescal breaks down her brilliantly brutal EP
Nell Mescal’s second EP, ‘The Closest We’ll Get’, charts a messy, moving journey through limbo-love and self-preservation.
She’s In Parties are dreaming in colour on their bold new EP
After a move to the city and a sonic shift into dreamier realms, She’s In Parties are reborn on their dazzling third EP, ‘Are You Dreaming?’.November 7, 2025 | By Ciaran Picker