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Get Together Festival has added Factory Floor, Lucia & The Best Boys and more to its 2026 lineup

Get Together Festival has added Factory Floor, Lucia & The Best Boys and more to its 2026 lineup

Fat Dog and The Horrors were previously confirmed as co-headliners.

Apr 9, 2026 • 9:45 AM

The comperes and livestream details have been revealed for Robert Smith's Teenage Cancer Trust week

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The comperes and livestream details have been revealed for Robert Smith's Teenage Cancer Trust week

Bosnian composer and accordionist Nihad Hrustanbegovic will perform around the historic venue on each night of the week-long run.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3:27 PM

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

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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.

Mar 18, 2026 • 11:59 AM

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Kelly Lee Owens and more have been added to End Of The Road 2026

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Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Kelly Lee Owens and more have been added to End Of The Road 2026

Factory Floor, Rostam, Ratboys and more join the festival's 20th anniversary edition.

Mar 17, 2026 • 3:38 PM

Robert Smith is curating 2026's Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall, feat. Wolf Alice, CHVRCHES, my bloody valentine and more

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Robert Smith is curating 2026's Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall, feat. Wolf Alice, CHVRCHES, my bloody valentine and more

Tickets go on sale at 9am GMT on Friday, 12th December.

Dec 8, 2025 • 4:24 PM

Super Furry Animals have added a new Llangollen date to their sold-out tour

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Super Furry Animals have added a new Llangollen date to their sold-out tour

Pre-sale tickets start tomorrow exclusively for Eisteddfod Friends members.

Nov 18, 2025 • 3:32 PM

Los Campesinos! have announced a 20th anniversary UK tour

NewsLos Campesinos!

Los Campesinos! have announced a 20th anniversary UK tour

Pre-sale begins 13th November; general sales start the following day.

Nov 11, 2025 • 10:10 AM

Panic Shack's guide to saving lives and taking names

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Panic Shack's guide to saving lives and taking names

Forget the yoga; Panic Shack made their debut album on vibes, vodka and a lot of shouting.

Jul 17, 2025 • 4:51 PM

Kids In Glass Houses have booked a 'Dirt' 15th anniversary UK tour

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Kids In Glass Houses have booked a 'Dirt' 15th anniversary UK tour

Welsh rock band Kids In Glass Houses will perform their album 'DIRT' in full during a five-date UK tour this December.

Jun 16, 2025 • 8:39 AM

Panic Shack have shared a video for their friendship anthem 'Thelma & Louise'

NewsPanic Shack

Panic Shack have shared a video for their friendship anthem 'Thelma & Louise'

Cardiff band Panic Shack releases 'Thelma & Louise', a friendship-themed love song from their upcoming self-titled debut album.

Jun 6, 2025 • 4:04 PM

Panic Shack have booked some autumn UK and European tour dates

NewsPanic Shack

Panic Shack have booked some autumn UK and European tour dates

Cardiff band Panic Shack announce extensive UK and European tour for late 2025, alongside new single 'Girl Band Starter Pack'.

May 6, 2025 • 8:11 AM

Gwenno has confirmed her new 'Utopia' album, and shared new single 'Dancing On Volcanoes'

Gwenno has confirmed her new 'Utopia' album, and shared new single 'Dancing On Volcanoes'

Welsh artist Gwenno announces her fourth album 'Utopia' and releases 'Dancing On Volcanoes', her first predominantly English-language single.

Apr 7, 2025 • 8:21 AM

Panic Shack have returned with a typically brilliant new single, 'Gok Wan', after a two-year break

NewsPanic Shack

Panic Shack have returned with a typically brilliant new single, 'Gok Wan', after a two-year break

It's the first preview of the quintet's upcoming debut album.

Mar 5, 2025 • 11:56 AM

Manic Street Preachers are going to headline a Heritage Live show at Audley End

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Manic Street Preachers are going to headline a Heritage Live show at Audley End

The Welsh rock band will perform at Audley End's Heritage Live Festival in August 2025, supported by The Charlatans and Ash.

Feb 21, 2025 • 10:38 AM

Manic Street Preachers lead UK album chart race ahead of Sabrina Carpenter

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Manic Street Preachers lead UK album chart race ahead of Sabrina Carpenter

The Welsh band's fifteenth album 'Critical Thinking' leads the UK charts, outpacing Sabrina Carpenter's release by 2,700 units.

Feb 18, 2025 • 1:41 PM

mclusky have confirmed their first new album in 20 years, and shared two singles

mclusky have confirmed their first new album in 20 years, and shared two singles

Welsh band mclusky announce May release of 'The World Is Still Here and So Are We', their first album since 2004.

Feb 12, 2025 • 5:12 PM

Brighton Psych Fest expands 2025 bill with Gruff Rhys and Opus Kink

Brighton Psych Fest expands 2025 bill with Gruff Rhys and Opus Kink

Super Furry Animals frontman heads latest announcement alongside Bristol duo Get Down Services and RabbitFoot

Feb 10, 2025 • 1:22 PM

Manic Street Preachers: "Muzzling young people only leads to bitterness"

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Manic Street Preachers: "Muzzling young people only leads to bitterness"

Three decades in, and Wales' most vital band return with 'Critical Thinking', an album that turns their legendary scrutiny inward

Jan 31, 2025 • 10:30 AM

Manic Street Preachers, Hard Life, Sports Team and more have joined Live At Leeds: In The Park 2025

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Manic Street Preachers, Hard Life, Sports Team and more have joined Live At Leeds: In The Park 2025

Manic Street Preachers, The Snuts, and Public Service Broadcasting join the lineup for Leeds' one-day festival at Temple Newsam Park.

Jan 30, 2025 • 10:00 AM

Manic Street Preachers have released their new single 'People Ruin Paintings'

NewsManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers have released their new single 'People Ruin Paintings'

The Welsh rock band releases their third single from upcoming album 'Critical Thinking', describing it as a telepathic musical collaboration.

Jan 10, 2025 • 12:28 PM

Gwenno and rEDOLENT are Independent Venue Week's ambassadors for Wales and Scotland

Gwenno and rEDOLENT are Independent Venue Week's ambassadors for Wales and Scotland

Gwenno and rEDOLENT named as regional ambassadors for 2025's Independent Venue Week, joining national ambassador YolanDa Brown.

Dec 2, 2024 • 9:28 AM

Focus Wales has confirmed Sprints, Gruff Rhys and Nova Twins for next year's 15th anniversary festival

Focus Wales has confirmed Sprints, Gruff Rhys and Nova Twins for next year's 15th anniversary festival

Focus Wales's 15th anniversary festival announces 75 acts including headliners Gruff Rhys and Nova Twins for May 2025 in Wrexham.

Nov 26, 2024 • 3:00 PM

NewsManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers have announced their new album 'Critical Thinking' for January 2025

The new record features lead vocals from bassist Nicky Wire for the first time on single 'Hiding In Plain Sight'.

Oct 25, 2024 • 3:23 PM

Manic Street Preachers have dropped a new single, 'Decline & Fall'

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Manic Street Preachers have dropped a new single, 'Decline & Fall'

The track marks their first new material since 'The Ultra Vivid Lament' in 2021.

Aug 30, 2024 • 1:25 PM

Kids in Glass Houses have dropped a new single inspired by self-destructive behaviour, 'Rothko Painting'

NewsKids In Glass Houses

Kids in Glass Houses have dropped a new single inspired by self-destructive behaviour, 'Rothko Painting'

Their new full-length is due in October.

Aug 16, 2024 • 7:55 AM

Los Campesinos!: "We're a fucking good band, and we do things differently"

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Los Campesinos!: "We're a fucking good band, and we do things differently"

Indie legends Los Campesinos! have forged a path to cult status by doing things their own way, and with their new album ‘All Hell’, they’re looking to set an example.

Jul 22, 2024 • 4:30 PM

Kids In Glass Houses have shared a new single inspired by how terrifying love is - check out 'Vulnerable'

NewsKids In Glass Houses

Kids In Glass Houses have shared a new single inspired by how terrifying love is - check out 'Vulnerable'

The Welsh band's latest single precedes 'Pink Flamingo', their first album in ages.

Jul 19, 2024 • 10:17 AM

Manic Street Preachers unveil new photo book 'Little Baby Nothings' with photographer Valerie Phillips

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Manic Street Preachers unveil new photo book 'Little Baby Nothings' with photographer Valerie Phillips

The project was initiated after Nicky Wire rediscovered some lost prints in the band's archive.

Jun 21, 2024 • 9:29 AM

Kids In Glass Houses are back with their new album, 'Pink Flamingo': "No pressure, no bullshit"

NewsKids In Glass Houses

Kids In Glass Houses are back with their new album, 'Pink Flamingo': "No pressure, no bullshit"

Kids in Glass Houses are back with 'Pink Flamingo', an album that feels both familiar and fresh as they rediscover their love for making music together.

Jun 21, 2024 • 8:00 AM

Los Campesinos! have announced their first album in bloody ages, 'All Hell'

NewsLos Campesinos!

Los Campesinos! have announced their first album in bloody ages, 'All Hell'

It's their first since 2017's 'Sick Scenes'.

May 16, 2024 • 1:51 PM

Down With Boring is in Brighton with Panic Shack and Plantoid

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Down With Boring is in Brighton with Panic Shack and Plantoid

We’re 'live' from Brighton’s Prince Albert for Son Estrella Galacia’s mini-fest of live music, beer culture, gastronomy, and a commitment to “positive environmental impact”. Oooo, etc.

Mar 25, 2024 • 4:00 PM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have shared a new single about just wanting to go home to bed, 'In My Egg'

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have shared a new single about just wanting to go home to bed, 'In My Egg'

The band's new album is coming in April.

Mar 13, 2024 • 11:07 AM

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SON Estrella Galicia are going to hold a micro-festival in Brighton with Panic Shack and more

The event will take place in March.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:15 PM

Manic Street Preachers have announced a 20th Anniversary Edition of their seventh studio album 'Lifeblood'

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Manic Street Preachers have announced a 20th Anniversary Edition of their seventh studio album 'Lifeblood'

Catch the band on tour with Suede this summer.

Feb 7, 2024 • 11:52 AM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have announced their second album, 'Skinwalker'

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have announced their second album, 'Skinwalker'

Check out new single, 'National Rust', now.

Jan 25, 2024 • 10:51 AM

Hype List 2024: Panic Shack: "If we're not having fun, then what's the point?"

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Hype List 2024: Panic Shack: "If we're not having fun, then what's the point?"

Panic Shack channel joy, fury, and freedom through snotty punk-infused songs.

Dec 13, 2023 • 1:20 PM

Manic Street Preachers and Suede have added a Margate show to their summer co-headline tour

NewsManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers and Suede have added a Margate show to their summer co-headline tour

Tickets for the new date are on sale later this week.

Nov 27, 2023 • 11:08 AM

Dork's Christmas Night Out is back for 2023, with Panic Shack, Lambrini Girls and The Itch

NewsPanic Shack

Dork's Christmas Night Out is back for 2023, with Panic Shack, Lambrini Girls and The Itch

We'll be at London's iconic 100 Club this December for a big end of year blow out.

Nov 16, 2023 • 5:00 PM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are back with their new single 'Therapy', and a tour for 2024

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are back with their new single 'Therapy', and a tour for 2024

"I had my head squeezed like a giant cyst," says Tom.

Oct 31, 2023 • 10:29 AM

Manic Street Preachers and Suede are hitting the road for a co-headline tour in summer 2024

NewsManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers and Suede are hitting the road for a co-headline tour in summer 2024

Tickets go on sale 9am Friday 13th October.

Oct 6, 2023 • 8:51 AM

FeaturesHolding Absence

Holding Absence: "There's so much more hope and belief in the music that we make now"

Holding Absence embraces their sonic evolution and charts a course for the future in their triumphant album ‘The Noble Art Of Self Destruction’.

Sep 4, 2023 • 11:14 AM

NewsHolding Absence

Holding Absence's new single 'Her Wings' shows them off at their darkest

“'Her Wings' is a love-letter to death. Holding Absence, at our darkest.”

Aug 25, 2023 • 8:55 AM

NewsHolding Absence

Holding Absence's new single is a love letter to post-hardcore - check out 'Scissors'

"This song is a love letter to our favourite genre, Post-Hardcore."

Jul 21, 2023 • 9:00 AM

FeaturesKids In Glass Houses

Kids In Glass Houses: "Everything we do from this point on, we do because it's cool"

KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES are back, and they’ve a lot to celebrate.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1:16 PM

Any Other Questions with... Panic Shack

FeaturesPanic Shack

Any Other Questions with... Panic Shack

We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that one of Panic Shack used to fancy Casper, and another is def, 100% related to Brian from East 17...

May 26, 2023 • 2:59 PM

FeaturesKids In Glass Houses

Slam Dunk 2023 previews: Kids In Glass Houses

It's that time again: the festival season is kicking off proper with one of the first actually-in-a-field events of the year: Slam Dunk.

May 26, 2023 • 9:54 AM

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Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are back with a song for their dog, ‘Chew’

""I always wanted to write a song for my dog Norma but could never really get it right"

Mar 23, 2023 • 5:50 PM

Panic Shack, Brooke Combe, Rose Gray, Dolores Forever, Prima Queen and more - here's the new talent playing Dork's stage at Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023

NewsPanic Shack

Panic Shack, Brooke Combe, Rose Gray, Dolores Forever, Prima Queen and more - here's the new talent playing Dork's stage at Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023

Dork is back off to Live at Leeds: In The Park this May, and we're bringing all the best new talent with us.

Mar 21, 2023 • 6:00 PM

FeaturesPanic Shack

About To Break 2023: Panic Shack

Fun and forthright, Panic Shack aren't taking any prisoners.

Feb 9, 2023 • 3:00 PM

Metronomy have released Panic Shack’s version of ‘It’s good to be back’, from the upcoming rework of their recent seventh album, ‘Small World’

NewsPanic Shack

Metronomy have released Panic Shack’s version of ‘It’s good to be back’, from the upcoming rework of their recent seventh album, ‘Small World’

The full LP rework will land on November 29th via Because Music.

Nov 9, 2022 • 11:56 AM

Metronomy have announced a special edition of their seventh LP, ‘Small World’, and dropped a rework of album cut ‘Love Factory’ by Katy J Pearson

NewsPanic Shack

Metronomy have announced a special edition of their seventh LP, ‘Small World’, and dropped a rework of album cut ‘Love Factory’ by Katy J Pearson

The reimagined LP will drop on November 29th via Because Music.

Oct 13, 2022 • 1:51 PM

Cardiff five-piece Panic Shack have released a new single, ‘Meal Deal’, alongside new 2023 UK tour dates

NewsPanic Shack

Cardiff five-piece Panic Shack have released a new single, ‘Meal Deal’, alongside new 2023 UK tour dates

The track has arrived today, October 13th, via Brace Yourself Records.

Oct 13, 2022 • 12:57 PM

Introducing Dork's Live at Leeds: In The City 2022 stages, featuring Los Bitchos, Connie Constance, Gruff Rhys, Will Joseph Cook, The Dinner Party and more

Introducing Dork's Live at Leeds: In The City 2022 stages, featuring Los Bitchos, Connie Constance, Gruff Rhys, Will Joseph Cook, The Dinner Party and more

We'll be taking over the iconic Brudenell Social Club on Saturday, 15th October.

Sep 16, 2022 • 11:00 AM

NewsPanic Shack

Panic Shack have dropped their new EP, 'Baby Shack' - stream

The band call the EP "the first incarnation of the shack; Baby Shack if you will…"

Apr 8, 2022 • 7:37 AM

Gwenno has shared a new single, 'Men An Toll'

Gwenno has shared a new single, 'Men An Toll'

The track is taken from forthcoming album 'Tresor', which is set to arrive on 1st July via Heavenly Recordings.

Apr 7, 2022 • 7:37 PM

Manic Street Preachers have joined the bill for this year's BBC 6 Music Festival

NewsManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers have joined the bill for this year's BBC 6 Music Festival

They'll play Clwb Ifor Bach on 31st March.

Mar 16, 2022 • 7:51 PM

Gruff Rhys has released two new tracks, 'People Are Pissed' and 'Arogldarth'

Gruff Rhys has released two new tracks, 'People Are Pissed' and 'Arogldarth'

Gruff is set to play this year's BBC 6 Music Festival in Cardiff.

Mar 9, 2022 • 9:08 PM

NewsPanic Shack

Cardiff's Panic Shack have got 'The Ick'

It's the latest taster from their debut EP 'Baby Shack', set for release on 8th April via Brace Yourself Records.

Mar 8, 2022 • 4:12 PM

Gwenno has announced the release details of her third album, 'Tresor'

Gwenno has announced the release details of her third album, 'Tresor'

The news comes alongside the first single from the record, 'An Stevel Nowydh'.

Feb 28, 2022 • 11:16 AM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard: “It's more likely we'll crash and burn, right? But hey, if we do, we'll crash and burn big”

FeaturesBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard: “It's more likely we'll crash and burn, right? But hey, if we do, we'll crash and burn big”

Grounded, yet abstract; meaningful, and yet elusive. Everything Everything’s sixth record ‘Raw Data Feel’ processes trauma through the lens of technology, proving the indie darlings as raw and sophisticated as ever.

Feb 25, 2022 • 10:39 AM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are the special guests for this week's edition of Down With Boring

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are the special guests for this week's edition of Down With Boring

Tune in tonight (21st February) on Dork Radio from 8pm, or grab the podcast after.

Feb 21, 2022 • 3:00 PM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are living 'A Passionate Life' with their new single

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are living 'A Passionate Life' with their new single

It's the latest preview of their forthcoming debut album, 'Backhand Deals'.

Feb 2, 2022 • 8:10 PM

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are teasing their debut album with new single, 'Break Right In'

NewsBuzzard Buzzard Buzzard

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are teasing their debut album with new single, 'Break Right In'

The band's first full-length is due in February.

Jan 12, 2022 • 9:32 PM

Estrons: "This is Estrons. This is what we are"

Estrons turn everyday troubles and heartache into invincible tunes ready to take on the world.

Oct 4, 2018 • 12:37 PM

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