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Joe Newman steps out from alt-J with solo project JJerome87

Joe Newman steps out from alt-J with solo project JJerome87

'The Canyon' was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos de la Garza.

Apr 13, 2026 • 8:23 PM

Bring Me The Horizon will play 'Count Your Blessings' in its entirety at a special Outbreak Fest Manchester show

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Bring Me The Horizon will play 'Count Your Blessings' in its entirety at a special Outbreak Fest Manchester show

A stacked co-curated bill across two stages accompanies the anniversary performance.

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Static Dress have announced their second album ‘injury episode’ with Underoath collab ‘Nostalgia Kills’

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have announced their second album ‘injury episode’ with Underoath collab ‘Nostalgia Kills’

The record will arrive on in May through Sumerian Records.

Apr 2, 2026 • 9:27 AM

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Three November shows follow time in the studio working on new material.

Mar 24, 2026 • 11:30 AM

Static Dress have lined up a secret London event called ‘A Live Death Display’

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have lined up a secret London event called ‘A Live Death Display’

No phones or cameras are permitted at the secret 18+ gathering.

Mar 20, 2026 • 10:40 AM

Koyo have shared new single 'What I'm Worth' from their “no-frills” new album 'Barely Here'

Koyo have shared new single 'What I'm Worth' from their “no-frills” new album 'Barely Here'

Album release on 8th May 2026 via Pure Noise Records.

Mar 11, 2026 • 11:29 AM

Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more

Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more

Tickets go on general sale from 10am on 6th March 2026.

Feb 25, 2026 • 5:12 PM

The Cribs: Stopping to smell the flowers

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The Cribs: Stopping to smell the flowers

After 20 years of relentless forward motion, The Cribs finally stopped long enough to ask why they were still doing this. The answer? Brotherhood, independence and a refusal to compromise.

Jan 9, 2026 • 9:46 AM

The Cribs have dropped new single 'Never The Same' ahead of their upcoming album launch

The Cribs have dropped new single 'Never The Same' ahead of their upcoming album launch

The album 'Selling A Vibe' will launch very soon.

Jan 6, 2026 • 5:57 PM

Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

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Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

Yard Act run through their Top 5 Moments of 2024.

Dec 30, 2024 • 5:00 PM

English Teacher embrace fisherman chic for their new 'Not Everybody Gets To Go To Space' live video

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher embrace fisherman chic for their new 'Not Everybody Gets To Go To Space' live video

Mercury Prize-winning band English Teacher releases live performance video filmed at historic locations, showcasing Pinterest's 'Fisherman Aesthetic' trend.

Dec 10, 2024 • 10:25 AM

Fontaines D.C. have booked a Newcastle Exhibition Park show for July 2025, with support from English Teacher

NewsEnglish Teacher

Fontaines D.C. have booked a Newcastle Exhibition Park show for July 2025, with support from English Teacher

The band's fourth album 'ROMANCE', is out now.

Dec 2, 2024 • 10:21 AM

The BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2025 longlist is here, featuring festival headliners, a Number 1 artist, and Mercury Prize winners

NewsEnglish Teacher

The BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2025 longlist is here, featuring festival headliners, a Number 1 artist, and Mercury Prize winners

The annual music prediction list features emerging artists tipped for breakthrough success in 2025.

Nov 21, 2024 • 12:01 AM

Robbie Williams, Kaiser Chiefs and Perrie are going to play Come Together Festival in Newcastle

NewsKaiser Chiefs

Robbie Williams, Kaiser Chiefs and Perrie are going to play Come Together Festival in Newcastle

The five-day Newcastle event will welcome a host of big names alongside Williams for its debut outing next summer.

Nov 14, 2024 • 11:45 AM

Wide Awake has signed up Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher and more for 2025

NewsEnglish Teacher

Wide Awake has signed up Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher and more for 2025

The South London festival will return to Brockwell Park in May.

Nov 5, 2024 • 12:02 PM

Kaiser Chiefs have confirmed extensive UK shows to mark 20 years of 'Employment'

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Kaiser Chiefs have confirmed extensive UK shows to mark 20 years of 'Employment'

The Yorkshire band will perform eight outdoor dates in summer 2025, including a star-studded hometown show in Leeds.

Nov 1, 2024 • 11:33 AM

Live At Leeds: In The Park has signed up Bloc Party, Yard Act and Sigrid for 2025, plus a comedy tent and onsite pub

Live At Leeds: In The Park has signed up Bloc Party, Yard Act and Sigrid for 2025, plus a comedy tent and onsite pub

Stay tuned for information about Dork's onsite activities.

Oct 22, 2024 • 7:00 AM

NewsKaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs have confirmed a huge hometown show to celebrate 20 years of 'Employment'

The band will headline the event at Temple Newsam Park, joined by Razorlight, The Cribs and more.

Oct 3, 2024 • 9:48 AM

English Teacher have been awarded the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album 'This Could Be Texas'

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have been awarded the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album 'This Could Be Texas'

The Leeds-based quartet was announced as the winner during the live broadcast from Abbey Road Studios on BBC Four on 5 September.

Sep 5, 2024 • 7:12 PM

English Teacher have announced a new 'Live From BBC Maida Vale Studios' EP

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have announced a new 'Live From BBC Maida Vale Studios' EP

The EP features BBC session recordings, including two covers.

Aug 23, 2024 • 9:39 AM

Eades asses their priorities with new single 'Loose Cliffs Edge', from their 'Fight or Flight' EP

Eades asses their priorities with new single 'Loose Cliffs Edge', from their 'Fight or Flight' EP

The EP, set for August 30 release, will be supported by a UK tour in September.

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:31 PM

Speedy Wunderground have announced their 'Vol. 6' compilation featuring English Teacher, HighSchool, O. and more

NewsEnglish Teacher

Speedy Wunderground have announced their 'Vol. 6' compilation featuring English Teacher, HighSchool, O. and more

The compilation features eight tracks from artists, each recorded in a single day.

Jul 30, 2024 • 8:30 AM

English Teacher: "We were definitely ambitious with the album"

FeaturesEnglish Teacher

English Teacher: "We were definitely ambitious with the album"

English Teacher are living up to their undoubted potential, carving their own path with a remarkable debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’.

Apr 18, 2024 • 12:00 PM

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

FeaturesYard Act

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

When Yard Act found themselves locked in a battle for a Number 1 album at the start of 2022, it felt like an impossible dream. As they talk to Jake Hawkes ahead of its follow up this March, this time, they’re searching for Utopia.

Mar 1, 2024 • 9:36 AM

English Teacher have dropped a new live video for 'Mastermind Specialism'

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have dropped a new live video for 'Mastermind Specialism'

The band are building up to a big 2024.

Dec 1, 2023 • 10:10 AM

Yard Act have released a new video for 'Petroleum' that stars Rose Matafeo

Yard Act have released a new video for 'Petroleum' that stars Rose Matafeo

The band are gearing up to release their second album.

Nov 30, 2023 • 5:47 PM

English Teacher have released 'Mastermind Specialism', and announced their biggest headline show to date

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have released 'Mastermind Specialism', and announced their biggest headline show to date

They've also announced a new London show for next year.

Nov 24, 2023 • 10:35 AM

Kaiser Chiefs are back with a new record, 'Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album'

NewsKaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs are back with a new record, 'Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album'

They've also got a new tour coming up.

Oct 25, 2023 • 8:54 AM

Yard Act have announced their second album, 'Where's My Utopia?', and a huge show at Leeds' Millenium Square

Yard Act have announced their second album, 'Where's My Utopia?', and a huge show at Leeds' Millenium Square

Check out their new single 'Dream Job'.

Oct 25, 2023 • 8:44 AM

Static Dress unveiled a surprise new EP, 'Rouge Carpet Disaster Redux Vol 2'

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress unveiled a surprise new EP, 'Rouge Carpet Disaster Redux Vol 2'

They've shared four new reworked tracks.

Oct 20, 2023 • 2:28 PM

English Teacher have released a new heartbreak song, 'Nearly Daffodils'

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have released a new heartbreak song, 'Nearly Daffodils'

Catch the band on tour later this month.

Oct 6, 2023 • 10:26 AM

Koyo are a band on the cusp of going supernova

Koyo are a band on the cusp of going supernova

Not just a band on the rise – Koyo are a force to be reckoned with.

Sep 25, 2023 • 2:00 PM

Static Dress have released a new video for 'Attempt 8 [Ft. Sophie Meiers]', from their new deluxe reissue

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have released a new video for 'Attempt 8 [Ft. Sophie Meiers]', from their new deluxe reissue

The video was directed and edited by vocalist Olli Appleyard.

Sep 19, 2023 • 8:47 AM

Koyo have released a new single, 'Life's A Pill'

Their debut full-length is due later this month.

Sep 8, 2023 • 12:22 PM

Yard Act at Reading 2023: "We’ll headline. Not in five years though, next year"

Yard Act at Reading 2023: "We’ll headline. Not in five years though, next year"

Yard Act may say that playing Leeds will mean more to them, but making your main stage debut at the legendary Reading Festival is nothing to be sniffed at.

Aug 25, 2023 • 5:27 PM

Leeds might mean more, but Yard Act delivered with their main stage debut at Reading 2023

Leeds might mean more, but Yard Act delivered with their main stage debut at Reading 2023

Judging by how good today's offering goes down, they're not going to have any issues keeping the momentum going.

Aug 25, 2023 • 11:59 AM

English Teacher: "I'm happy with where the band is right now, and I'm proud of what's to come"

FeaturesEnglish Teacher

English Teacher: "I'm happy with where the band is right now, and I'm proud of what's to come"

One of the UK’s best new bands, English Teacher excel in infusing everyday mundanity - the washing up, for example, or a particularly large paving slab - with magic. Now, they’re at the start of a whole new era.

Aug 11, 2023 • 8:00 AM

FeaturesStatic Dress

Static Dress: "We are completely redoing the record; I don’t think anyone is expecting what happens"

Fresh from a European tour with Bring Me The Horizon and with another pencilled in for early next year, Static Dress’ Olli Appleyard and Sam Kay speak to Upset about being lame onstage and their exciting Redux version of debut album, ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’.

Aug 1, 2023 • 10:10 AM

Yard Act: "We were never going to do the same thing again"

FeaturesYard Act

Yard Act: "We were never going to do the same thing again"

A chart battle, sold out shows - Yard Act’s debut album was a genuine sensation. As they return with their first new material since, it’s time to head to ‘The Trench Coat Museum’.

Jul 12, 2023 • 4:00 PM

2000trees 2023 previews: KOYO

One of the most beloved weekends on the festival calendar, 2000trees returns this month with a line up stacked full of Upset faves.

Jul 4, 2023 • 9:43 AM

Static Dress: "We want to be putting out art that makes people go 'wow'"

FeaturesStatic Dress

Static Dress: "We want to be putting out art that makes people go 'wow'"

Static Dress don't believe in conforming to the narrow expectations of genre or image. As they rework tracks from their debut album "Rouge Carpet Disaster' into new, radically different statements, they're raising the bar for everyone.

Jun 30, 2023 • 8:16 AM

Dork's The Great Escape showcase shuts down Brighton Pier with Lime Garden, English Teacher and more

NewsEnglish Teacher

Dork's The Great Escape showcase shuts down Brighton Pier with Lime Garden, English Teacher and more

As the buzziest bands and industry whispers sweep Brighton for The Great Escape, the Dork's Night Out takeover rolls into town, heading to Horatio's at the end of the pier.

May 12, 2023 • 2:59 PM

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher, Mae Muller, Gengahr and more have joined the Truck Festival line-up

The festival will also be hosting sets from Self Esteem, The Vaccines, Beabadoobee, Squid, Crawlers, Courting and more.

Mar 30, 2023 • 6:33 PM

Yard Act have announced a five-night residency at the Brudenell Social Club

Yard Act have announced a five-night residency at the Brudenell Social Club

They've booked a bunch of comedians in support.

Mar 6, 2023 • 10:29 AM

Drahla have dropped a new single, ‘Lip Sync’ - listen

The track follows the release of their debut album, ‘Useless Coordinates’, in 2019, and last year's single 'Under The Glass'.

Feb 8, 2023 • 10:19 AM

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher, The Big Moon, Lime Garden and more have joined the The Great Escape 2023 line-up

There's also FEET, Caity Baser, Stone and more.

Feb 2, 2023 • 8:33 PM

Alt-J, Royal Blood, Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats are headlining Truck Festival 2023

Alt-J, Royal Blood, Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats are headlining Truck Festival 2023

There's also Beabadoobee, Pale Waves, Crawlers, Rachel Chinouriri, Stone, Courting and loads more.

Feb 2, 2023 • 9:43 AM

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have shared a new track, 'Song About Love'

It's “a pop song about doing chores instead of doing someone else”.

Jan 24, 2023 • 5:20 PM

The latest edition of Down With Boring heads to Rockaway Beach with Yard Act, LIFE and more

The latest edition of Down With Boring heads to Rockaway Beach with Yard Act, LIFE and more

Our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is back this evening (9th January) with its first edition of 2023.

Jan 9, 2023 • 3:00 PM

Yard Act have collaborated with Mad Professor on a dub reimagining of their debut album, ‘The Overload'

Yard Act have collaborated with Mad Professor on a dub reimagining of their debut album, ‘The Overload'

The dub rework is available on exclusive vinyl via Rough Trade.

Nov 15, 2022 • 3:50 PM

Dot To Dot Festival has announced the first wave of artists for its 2023 edition, including Yard Act, Alvvays & more

Dot To Dot Festival has announced the first wave of artists for its 2023 edition, including Yard Act, Alvvays & more

The festival will be held in Bristol and Nottingham over the May bank holiday weekend.

Nov 9, 2022 • 12:47 PM

Static Dress have shared a new music video for ‘Unexplainabletitles leavingyouwonderingwhy (Welcome In)’, a track from their recent debut album, ‘Rogue Carpet Disaster’

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have shared a new music video for ‘Unexplainabletitles leavingyouwonderingwhy (Welcome In)’, a track from their recent debut album, ‘Rogue Carpet Disaster’

The record was originally released in May 2022.

Oct 21, 2022 • 8:02 AM

Yard Act have announced four huge UK shows to end their tour for ‘The Overload’

Yard Act have announced four huge UK shows to end their tour for ‘The Overload’

The new dates will kick off in April 2023.

Oct 14, 2022 • 1:03 PM

Jaws The Shark has teamed up with Dinosaur Pile-Up for new single 'Destroy The World'

NewsDinosaur Pile-Up

Jaws The Shark has teamed up with Dinosaur Pile-Up for new single 'Destroy The World'

He's also newly signed to So Recordings for an upcoming EP.

Aug 23, 2022 • 1:30 PM

Pulled Apart By Horses are going to release their fifth album, 'Reality Cheques', in September

NewsPulled Apart By Horses

Pulled Apart By Horses are going to release their fifth album, 'Reality Cheques', in September

The band are taking the record on tour at the same time.

Aug 3, 2022 • 12:22 PM

Yard Act: “We haven't written our 'Sex on Fire' yet”

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Yard Act: “We haven't written our 'Sex on Fire' yet”

It's been a mad, breakout year so far for Yard Act. With a chart bothering debut album and a rep as one of the best live acts on the planet, we reconvened to check in on what's gone down.

Jul 7, 2022 • 2:34 PM

English Teacher, Porij, Kamal and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher, Porij, Kamal and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

The event will take place later this month.

Jul 7, 2022 • 10:27 AM

Yard Act have teamed up with Elton John for a new version of '100% Endurance'

Yard Act have teamed up with Elton John for a new version of '100% Endurance'

"They're a very special band," says Elton.

Jul 1, 2022 • 1:12 PM

The Cribs are reissuing deluxe editions of their first three albums

The Cribs are reissuing deluxe editions of their first three albums

All three albums will get a deluxe repackage released on 29th July.

May 26, 2022 • 5:48 PM

Mush have shared a new single, 'Northern Safari'

Mush have shared a new single, 'Northern Safari'

The track is taken from their new album, 'Down Tools', set for release on 8th July.

May 25, 2022 • 6:53 PM

Static Dress: “I want to create what I’ve always dreamed of”

FeaturesStatic Dress

Static Dress: “I want to create what I’ve always dreamed of”

With a new breed of fresh and exciting acts pushing through, Static Dress find themselves at the crest of a wave.

May 18, 2022 • 3:06 PM

Yard Act have dropped a video for '100% Endurance', and announced their biggest London headline show to date

Yard Act have dropped a video for '100% Endurance', and announced their biggest London headline show to date

They'll play London's Kentish Town Forum in December.

May 18, 2022 • 12:34 PM

alt-J: “That lack of outside stimulation did make us more stimulated on the inside”

alt-J: “That lack of outside stimulation did make us more stimulated on the inside”

With one of the albums of the year so far under their belt, and a huge UK tour currently underway, alt-J’s legacy looks more assured than ever.

May 17, 2022 • 7:30 AM

alt-J have released a new video for 'The Actor'

alt-J have released a new video for 'The Actor'

The band head out on a tour of the UK next week.

Apr 29, 2022 • 10:20 AM

Static Dress have shared a new album teaser, 'Fleahouse'

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have shared a new album teaser, 'Fleahouse'

The up-and-coming Leeds-based foursome will release 'Rouge Carpet Disaster' on 18th May.

Apr 21, 2022 • 8:49 AM

alt-J have announced a special 10th anniversary show for debut album 'An Awesome Wave'

alt-J have announced a special 10th anniversary show for debut album 'An Awesome Wave'

They'll play the Mercury Prize-winning album front to back at London's O2 Academy Brixton next month.

Apr 14, 2022 • 8:00 AM

Soccer Mommy, English Teacher, Battles, and more have joined the line-up for End of the Road Festival

NewsEnglish Teacher

Soccer Mommy, English Teacher, Battles, and more have joined the line-up for End of the Road Festival

They'll be joined on the bill by fellow new announcements Spirit Of The Beehive, Skullcrusher, Karima Walker, Uwade, Highschool, The Umlauts, Vogues and Lichen.

Apr 12, 2022 • 11:54 AM

The Cribs, The Big Moon, NOISY and more join the line-up for Kendal Calling 2022

The Cribs, The Big Moon, NOISY and more join the line-up for Kendal Calling 2022

They'll be part of a line-up also including Bastille, The Wombats, The Vaccines, Declan McKenna, Pale Waves, Sea Girls, The Magic Gang, Sports Team, The Goa Express and more.

Mar 31, 2022 • 10:23 AM

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have shared another cut from their debut EP - check out supermarket-inspired track 'Mental Maths'

The Hype List 2022 inductees will drop their first collection next month.

Mar 29, 2022 • 12:59 PM

You're welcome, America - watch Yard Act smash The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with 'The Overload'

You're welcome, America - watch Yard Act smash The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with 'The Overload'

The Leeds quartet arrive on Big Telly stateside in style.

Mar 25, 2022 • 7:14 AM

Brighton's Washed Out Festival announces Witch Fever, Dinosaur Pile-Up and more for 2022 edition

NewsDinosaur Pile-Up

Brighton's Washed Out Festival announces Witch Fever, Dinosaur Pile-Up and more for 2022 edition

The festival takes place between 2nd and 4th September.

Mar 16, 2022 • 4:02 PM

Static Dress: "There's no fake anything; it's all us"

FeaturesStatic Dress

Static Dress: "There's no fake anything; it's all us"

The buzz around Static Dress might be impossible to ignore, but - while so often such excitement can be built on unstable foundations - they’re the real deal. A band who build a whole universe around them, they’re one to believe in. But what is ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’, and why did it nearly bring their whole world crashing down?

Mar 15, 2022 • 11:14 AM

Mush have returned with a new single, 'Get On Yer Soapbox'

Mush have returned with a new single, 'Get On Yer Soapbox'

The track comes alongside news of the band's third album in as many years, 'Down Tools', which is set to land on 8th July via Memphis Industries.

Mar 15, 2022 • 9:51 AM

Yard Act have been forced to postpone a second show due to illness

Yard Act have been forced to postpone a second show due to illness

The band's Edinburgh date tonight will be rescheduled as frontman James Smith continues to recover.

Mar 2, 2022 • 10:23 AM

Eades offer a final preview of their debut album with new single, 'Backseat Politic'

Eades offer a final preview of their debut album with new single, 'Backseat Politic'

First full-length 'Delusion Spree' arrives this Friday (4th March).

Mar 2, 2022 • 10:00 AM

Yard Act have been forced to cancel tonight's Newcastle show due to illness

Yard Act have been forced to cancel tonight's Newcastle show due to illness

Frontman James Smith explains: "I hate cancelling shows, I'm so sorry. We are working on a reschedule if you hold tight or you can get a refund from point of purchase too."

Mar 1, 2022 • 11:31 AM

Yard Act and Baba Ali team up for a take on LCD Soundsystem's 'Daft Punk Is Playing At My House'

Yard Act and Baba Ali team up for a take on LCD Soundsystem's 'Daft Punk Is Playing At My House'

They performed the track in the encore for the Leeds' band's homecoming show this weekend.

Feb 28, 2022 • 9:57 AM

Far Caspian has shared the deluxe edition of his debut album ‘Ways To Get Out’

NewsFar Caspian

Far Caspian has shared the deluxe edition of his debut album ‘Ways To Get Out’

The release features three previously unheard tracks from the Leeds-based songwriter-producer.

Feb 25, 2022 • 12:07 PM

Static Dress have announced their debut album with a video for new single, 'such.a.shame'

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have announced their debut album with a video for new single, 'such.a.shame'

The full-length is coming in May.

Feb 23, 2022 • 10:49 AM

alt-J have added two new dates to their upcoming tour

alt-J have added two new dates to their upcoming tour

They'll play new shows in Bristol and Nottingham.

Feb 16, 2022 • 9:53 PM

alt-J: “We didn't set out to make an album encompassing house music, opera, barbershop and post-punk”

alt-J: “We didn't set out to make an album encompassing house music, opera, barbershop and post-punk”

alt-J are back! Back! Back!! And how! With a fourth album, 'The Dream', which could well be their best to date, the trio have taken some extra time to deliver something extra special.

Feb 14, 2022 • 3:22 PM

Eades have dropped a video for their latest single, 'Delusion Spree'

Eades have dropped a video for their latest single, 'Delusion Spree'

The band are set to release their debut album of the same name digitally on March 4th.

Feb 10, 2022 • 1:31 PM

alt-J have released a final new album taster, 'The Actor'

alt-J have released a final new album taster, 'The Actor'

It's the last preview we'll get ahead of the release of 'The Dream' this Friday (11th February).

Feb 7, 2022 • 4:37 PM

Years & Years secure a second UK number one album with 'Night Call'

Years & Years secure a second UK number one album with 'Night Call'

And runners-up Yard Act score a massive achievement of their own

Jan 28, 2022 • 9:21 PM

Years & Years and Yard Act are locked in a chart battle for this week's UK number 1 album

Years & Years and Yard Act are locked in a chart battle for this week's UK number 1 album

Olly Alexander is currently in the lead, with Yard Act shifting the most physical copies so far.

Jan 24, 2022 • 9:57 PM

Yard Act are the special guests for the latest edition of Down With Boring

Yard Act are the special guests for the latest edition of Down With Boring

Tune in tonight (24th January) on Dork Radio from 8pm, or grab the podcast after.

Jan 24, 2022 • 3:00 PM

Yard Act: "I don't think you can write about modern society without being political"

FeaturesYard Act

Yard Act: "I don't think you can write about modern society without being political"

Breaking out of Yorkshire with their tongue-in-cheek but absolutely spot-on social commentary, Elton John's favourite new band (yes, really) Yard Act are kicking off 2022 with the release of their debut album.

Jan 21, 2022 • 9:02 AM

Rip It Up, a bursary programme supporting young Black, Asian and diverse talent into the music industry, returns for 2022

NewsEnglish Teacher

Rip It Up, a bursary programme supporting young Black, Asian and diverse talent into the music industry, returns for 2022

English Teacher's Lily Fontaine and Loathe's Kadeem France are amongst the mentors involved in this year's edition.

Jan 20, 2022 • 9:40 PM

Yard Act have dropped another new album taster, 'Pour Another'

Yard Act have dropped another new album taster, 'Pour Another'

They've also released a cover of Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer'.

Jan 17, 2022 • 6:56 PM

English Teacher have announced their debut EP, 'Polyawkward' - check out new track 'A55'

NewsEnglish Teacher

English Teacher have announced their debut EP, 'Polyawkward' - check out new track 'A55'

The Hype List 2022 inductees will drop their first collection later this year.

Jan 17, 2022 • 11:18 AM

Newcomers Static Dress have debuted a new single, 'Di-sinTer'

NewsStatic Dress

Newcomers Static Dress have debuted a new single, 'Di-sinTer'

The track - which follows on from last month's project 'Prologue', features vocalist and producer King Yosef.

Jan 6, 2022 • 6:50 PM

alt-J have debuted their "tongue-in-cheek" crypto-goldrush track 'Hard Drive Gold'

alt-J have debuted their "tongue-in-cheek" crypto-goldrush track 'Hard Drive Gold'

"How ironically you interpret its message is entirely up to you…"

Jan 5, 2022 • 9:47 PM

alt-J are set to drop another new track, 'Hard Drive Gold', this week

alt-J are set to drop another new track, 'Hard Drive Gold', this week

It's about "the hysterical nature of cryptocurrencies" and features Gus Unger-Hamilton's mum, apparently.

Jan 3, 2022 • 10:28 AM

Hype List 2022: English Teacher: "The message of the music is 100% the most important thing"

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Hype List 2022: English Teacher: "The message of the music is 100% the most important thing"

Leeds indie newcomers English Teacher may only be just getting started, but they’re already starting to pick up attention in all the right places.

Dec 16, 2021 • 12:44 PM

Yard Act: “I reckon we’ll be fourth top of the main stage in 12 years’ time”

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Yard Act: “I reckon we’ll be fourth top of the main stage in 12 years’ time”

They've just announced their debut album 'The Overload' for next January. Yard Act are ready to make their move - just in their own individual way.

Oct 11, 2021 • 1:52 PM

Hype List 2021: Yard Act: "We felt we needed to be true to what this band was about"

Gloriously addictive and brilliantly bonkers in equal measure.

Dec 17, 2020 • 10:00 AM

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Apr 17, 2018 • 8:40 AM

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Pulled Apart By Horses: "It's a super important moment for Leeds and The Cribs"

PABH are getting giddy about the most exciting gig of the summer.

Jul 22, 2016 • 10:00 AM

The Cribs: coming home

The Cribs are throwing the gig of the summer in their (almost) very own Leeds.

Jul 22, 2016 • 7:00 AM

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