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Paul McCartney has returned with ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, his first solo album in five years

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Paul McCartney has returned with ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, his first solo album in five years

Recorded over five years with producer Andrew Watt between tour legs.

Mar 26, 2026 • 3:40 PM

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

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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.

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Bastille and The Wombats have booked a Crystal Palace Bowl show for August

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Bastille and The Wombats have booked a Crystal Palace Bowl show for August

Tickets available to general public from 10am on Friday 6th February.

Feb 5, 2026 • 1:11 PM

Courting are back (briefly) with a new single and zero plans

FeaturesCourting

Courting are back (briefly) with a new single and zero plans

Courting are back with a new single, a new twist on their most ambitious album yet, and, possibly, a motocross concept record. Maybe. Probably not. Maybe?

Aug 7, 2025 • 9:45 AM

The Wombats vs The Algorithm: Embracing human imperfection has shaped the band's most daring album yet

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The Wombats vs The Algorithm: Embracing human imperfection has shaped the band's most daring album yet

From Liverpool locals to LA lifestyle, The Wombats’ sixth album finds Murph and Co. embracing imperfection and fighting against processed perfection in modern music.

Feb 22, 2025 • 11:15 AM

Starter for 10: The Wombats' tales of girls, boys and marsupials

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Starter for 10: The Wombats' tales of girls, boys and marsupials

With their new album 'Oh! The Ocean' out now, we look back and pick ten essential Wombats tracks that capture their journey from giddy upstarts to seasoned indie heroes.

Feb 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM

Dear Santa... Love, 'The Bands'

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Dear Santa... Love, 'The Bands'

We asked 'The Bands' what they want for Christmas. Turns out it's mostly a new My Chemical Romance album.

Dec 16, 2024 • 3:30 PM

Circa Waves have released their new single 'Like You Did Before'

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have released their new single 'Like You Did Before'

Circa Waves share new single 'Like You Did Before' from their album 'Death & Love Pt.1'.

Dec 9, 2024 • 3:31 PM

Courting reflect on Reading & Leeds main stage props and secret 2025 plans: "I'll give you an exclusive, but only as an acronym…"

FeaturesCourting

Courting reflect on Reading & Leeds main stage props and secret 2025 plans: "I'll give you an exclusive, but only as an acronym…"

COURTING stop by for a typically chaotic chat backstage at Reading Festival.

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:48 PM

The Mysterines: "The best art is provocative, but not always entirely truthful"

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The Mysterines: "The best art is provocative, but not always entirely truthful"

The Mysterines confront their fears and explore new sonic territories in 'Afraid Of Tomorrows', proving they're not afraid to keep surprising themselves and their fans.

Jun 21, 2024 • 12:00 PM

Crawlers: "2024 is going to be another year of Crawlers chaos"

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Crawlers: "2024 is going to be another year of Crawlers chaos"

With a debut album and a devoted fanbase following them along the way, 2023 Hype List alumni Crawlers are ready to make 2024 their own.

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:33 PM

All the world's a stage, but Courting are not merely players: "We want to surprise people"

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All the world's a stage, but Courting are not merely players: "We want to surprise people"

With their debut full-length, Courting set themselves up as indie-pop’s plucky new disrupters. As they return for its follow up, ‘New Last Name’, they’re playing a much bigger game.

Jan 29, 2024 • 10:40 AM

Courting have released "something to dance to", new single 'Emily G'

Courting have released "something to dance to", new single 'Emily G'

Their new album is out early next year.

Dec 14, 2023 • 9:58 AM

The Mysterines have shared a Jordan Nocturne remix of new album teaser track, 'Begin Again'

NewsThe Mysterines

The Mysterines have shared a Jordan Nocturne remix of new album teaser track, 'Begin Again'

"We love what he’s done with the remix."

Nov 29, 2023 • 10:13 AM

Crawlers have dropped a new debut album cut about a misguided relationship, 'Call It Love'

Crawlers have dropped a new debut album cut about a misguided relationship, 'Call It Love'

The band will release their debut album in February.

Nov 17, 2023 • 10:00 AM

Courting have announced their second album, 'New Last Name', which they recorded with The Cribs

Courting have announced their second album, 'New Last Name', which they recorded with The Cribs

They've also shared new single, 'Throw'.

Nov 9, 2023 • 11:10 AM

Love Fame Tragedy: "The recording of the album got a bit 'Chinese Democracy', to be honest"

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Love Fame Tragedy: "The recording of the album got a bit 'Chinese Democracy', to be honest"

Murph is back on solo duty, as The Wombats frontman heralds the arrival of his second album as Love Fame Tragedy.

Oct 20, 2023 • 8:10 AM

The Mysterines are the special guests for this week's Down With Boring

NewsThe Mysterines

The Mysterines are the special guests for this week's Down With Boring

As they play one of this week's War Child UK Day of the Girl shows, we'll be catching up with the northern indie trailblazers.

Oct 9, 2023 • 2:00 PM

Crawlers have announced their debut album, 'The Mess We Seem To Make'

Crawlers have announced their debut album, 'The Mess We Seem To Make'

Check out their new single 'Would You Come To My Funeral'.

Oct 6, 2023 • 9:48 AM

Crawlers have dropped a new single, 'Would You Come To My Funeral'

Crawlers have dropped a new single, 'Would You Come To My Funeral'

It arrives ahead of the band's headline tour.

Sep 19, 2023 • 8:10 AM

Caity Baser, Nilüfer Yanya and The Mysterines lead up War Child UK's Day of the Girl show series

NewsThe Mysterines

Caity Baser, Nilüfer Yanya and The Mysterines lead up War Child UK's Day of the Girl show series

Through a celebration of young, woman-identifying talent, it aims to create a moment that highlights the specific challenges girls and young women face around the world.

Sep 5, 2023 • 8:00 AM

Circa Waves, DMA's and more are set to appear on Dork's Down With Boring, live at Truck Festival

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves, DMA's and more are set to appear on Dork's Down With Boring, live at Truck Festival

Everything Everything, Panic Shack and STONE are also set to appear with us at the Oxford festival this weekend (22nd and 23rd July).

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:30 PM

Courting are back and swinging big with their new single, 'Flex'

FeaturesCourting

Courting are back and swinging big with their new single, 'Flex'

Courting are back for a whole new "really weird", genre-hopping era. Prepare for pop nonsense.

Jul 7, 2023 • 9:00 AM

110 Above Presents: OTHR Festival has announced a bunch more names for 2023, and Dork is coming along for the ride

110 Above Presents: OTHR Festival has announced a bunch more names for 2023, and Dork is coming along for the ride

We're bringing Courting, Swim School, Priestgate and more along for the Friday.

Mar 31, 2023 • 9:00 AM

Crawlers have shared a brand new single, 'That Time Of Year Always'

It follows the release of their debut mixtape 'Loud Without Noise'.

Mar 27, 2023 • 5:49 PM

Crawlers have released a new live EP, recorded at EartH, London

Crawlers have released a new live EP, recorded at EartH, London

The EP features four new 'versions'.

Feb 17, 2023 • 12:30 PM

Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats are going to play a huge London show this summer

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Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats are going to play a huge London show this summer

They're going to perform at Crystal Palace Park.

Jan 24, 2023 • 9:15 PM

Circa Waves have rescheduled their recently postponed shows for June

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have rescheduled their recently postponed shows for June

The band have just released their new album, 'Never Going Under'.

Jan 19, 2023 • 10:16 PM

Circa Waves: Never going under

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Circa Waves: Never going under

With concern for the future, and a sense of hope that we can sort it out, Circa Waves are back with their fifth studio album, ‘Never Going Under’.

Jan 19, 2023 • 8:21 AM

About To Break 2023: Crawlers

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About To Break 2023: Crawlers

Over the past year or so, Crawlers have already made a sizeable splash in rock’s deep end. Now, with a debut album to work towards, it’s less a question of if, and more a matter of when they take over the whole joint.

Jan 18, 2023 • 9:44 AM

Circa Waves are heading to Australia this May

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves are heading to Australia this May

For a tour. Not a holiday.

Jan 17, 2023 • 9:20 AM

Circa Waves have postponed some album launch shows after frontman Kieran Shudall is admitted to hospital

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have postponed some album launch shows after frontman Kieran Shudall is admitted to hospital

The four shows were due to take place in Kingston, Bournemouth, Brighton and Totnes, although the remaining three dates in York, Liverpool and Dundee look set to go ahead.

Jan 9, 2023 • 9:37 PM

Watch Crawlers take on Phoebe Bridgers' 'Motion Sickness' as a Christmas treat

Watch Crawlers take on Phoebe Bridgers' 'Motion Sickness' as a Christmas treat

It's really very good. Well done everyone.

Dec 24, 2022 • 7:19 PM

Circa Waves have shared ‘Living In The Grey’, the third single from their forthcoming LP, ‘Never Going Under’

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have shared ‘Living In The Grey’, the third single from their forthcoming LP, ‘Never Going Under’

The introspective cut offers a third taste of the new record.

Dec 16, 2022 • 2:33 PM

Victorious Festival has announced its first wave of 2023 acts, including Sigrid, The Vaccines, Beabadoobee & more

Victorious Festival has announced its first wave of 2023 acts, including Sigrid, The Vaccines, Beabadoobee & more

The Portsmouth event will be held from August 25th-27th, 2023.

Dec 6, 2022 • 2:28 PM

Hype List 2023: Crawlers: "There's such joy in being surrounded by people who understand you"

FeaturesCrawlers

Hype List 2023: Crawlers: "There's such joy in being surrounded by people who understand you"

The band unafraid to speak their truth.

Dec 5, 2022 • 2:49 PM

Circa Waves have released a new single, ‘Carry You Home’, from their upcoming fifth album, ‘Never Going Under’

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have released a new single, ‘Carry You Home’, from their upcoming fifth album, ‘Never Going Under’

The seven-date run includes a hometown show at Liverpool’s famous venue, The Cavern.

Nov 30, 2022 • 12:05 PM

Circa Waves have teased their new single, ‘Carry You Home’, with a portable pub on wheels

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have teased their new single, ‘Carry You Home’, with a portable pub on wheels

The single will be premiered by Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1 tonight, November 29th.

Nov 29, 2022 • 12:45 PM

The Wombats have released their ‘Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?’ EP alongside a new single, ‘Dressed To Kill’

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats have released their ‘Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?’ EP alongside a new single, ‘Dressed To Kill’

The six-track EP was self-released in full on November 18th.

Nov 18, 2022 • 11:30 AM

Dork is throwing a Xmas party, with The Amazons, Courting and She's In Parties - get tickets now

Dork is throwing a Xmas party, with The Amazons, Courting and She's In Parties - get tickets now

We're inviting you to London's legendary 100 Club for a festive bash for the ages.

Nov 18, 2022 • 10:00 AM

Circa Waves are the special guests on the latest episode of Down With Boring

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves are the special guests on the latest episode of Down With Boring

With a new album set to arrive early next year, the indie icons join us for a show packed with new music.

Nov 14, 2022 • 3:00 PM

Crawlers have shared their new debut mixtape, ‘Loud Without Noise’

Crawlers have shared their new debut mixtape, ‘Loud Without Noise’

The project arrived today, November 4th, via Polydor Records.

Nov 4, 2022 • 11:29 AM

The Wombats have announced a 15th-anniversary reissue of their debut album, ‘A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation’

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats have announced a 15th-anniversary reissue of their debut album, ‘A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation’

A digital reissue will arrive on November 8th, with a vinyl release coming on April 28th.

Nov 3, 2022 • 10:56 AM

Isle of Wight Festival has unveiled its first wave of artists for 2023, including headliners George Ezra, Pulp, Robbie Williams, and The Chemical Brothers

NewsEcho & The Bunnymen

Isle of Wight Festival has unveiled its first wave of artists for 2023, including headliners George Ezra, Pulp, Robbie Williams, and The Chemical Brothers

The 3-day event will be held from June 15th-18th at Newport’s Seaclose Park.

Oct 31, 2022 • 9:50 AM

Sound City Liverpool has announced its first wave of artists for 2023, including Maisie Peters, Courting & many more

Sound City Liverpool has announced its first wave of artists for 2023, including Maisie Peters, Courting & many more

The 3-day event will be held in Liverpool from April 28th-30th.

Oct 26, 2022 • 8:03 AM

SXSW has announced its first wave of acts for 2023, including Crawlers, Been Stellar, Coach Party & many more

SXSW has announced its first wave of acts for 2023, including Crawlers, Been Stellar, Coach Party & many more

The festival will take place in Austin, Texas, from March 13th-18th.

Oct 24, 2022 • 1:05 PM

Courting are the special guests on the 100th episode of Down With Boring

Courting are the special guests on the 100th episode of Down With Boring

Fitting the description above the door - they're definitely not boring - the kings of indie-pop nonsense front up a show packed with new music

Oct 24, 2022 • 1:00 PM

Crawlers have shared, ‘Hang Me Like Jesus’, a new track from their upcoming debut mixtape, ‘Loud Without Noise’

Crawlers have shared, ‘Hang Me Like Jesus’, a new track from their upcoming debut mixtape, ‘Loud Without Noise’

The mixtape will arrive in full next Friday, October 28th, via Polydor Records.

Oct 21, 2022 • 11:11 AM

Circa Waves have added an EU leg to their tour plans for upcoming fifth record, ‘Never Going Under’

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have added an EU leg to their tour plans for upcoming fifth record, ‘Never Going Under’

Their new record will be released on January 13th via Lower Third / PIAS.

Oct 11, 2022 • 1:38 PM

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats have released a new single, ‘I Think My Mind Has Made Its Mind Up’, from their upcoming EP, ‘Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?’

The EP will be released in full on November 18th.

Oct 7, 2022 • 12:04 PM

Circa Waves have announced a huge 2023 UK tour to support their new album, ‘Never Going Under’

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have announced a huge 2023 UK tour to support their new album, ‘Never Going Under’

‘Never Going Under’ will be released in full on January 13th via Lower Third / PIAS.

Sep 29, 2022 • 9:57 AM

Courting have shared a video for ‘Famous’, a cut from their new debut album, ‘Guitar Music’

Courting have shared a video for ‘Famous’, a cut from their new debut album, ‘Guitar Music’

The LP was released today, 23rd September, via Play It Again Sam.

Sep 23, 2022 • 4:08 PM

Courting: "We wanted to make a statement"

FeaturesCourting

Courting: "We wanted to make a statement"

It’s debut album time for Dork faves Courting, and, it turns out, ‘Guitar Music’ isn’t quite what it says on the tin...

Sep 23, 2022 • 11:22 AM

Circa Waves have announced their fifth studio album, ‘Never Going Under’, with a new single, ‘Do You Wanna Talk’

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have announced their fifth studio album, ‘Never Going Under’, with a new single, ‘Do You Wanna Talk’

The 11-track record is due on 13th January via Lower Third / PIAS.

Sep 23, 2022 • 8:32 AM

Crawlers will release their debut mixtape 'Loud Without Noise' this October

Crawlers will release their debut mixtape 'Loud Without Noise' this October

The six-track effort will arrive later this year.

Aug 31, 2022 • 12:43 PM

From The 1975 to Crawlers and Chloe Moriondo, day three of Reading 2022 proves the past, present and future of popular culture is in good hands

From The 1975 to Crawlers and Chloe Moriondo, day three of Reading 2022 proves the past, present and future of popular culture is in good hands

As The 1975 close Reading 2022 with a greatest hits set that could redefine the concept, here's everything we saw on Sunday.

Aug 29, 2022 • 6:59 PM

Crawlers have dropped a brand new single, 'I Don't Want It'

The track "encompasses what it is like to be growing up in the current state of society".

Aug 24, 2022 • 7:12 PM

Crawlers: "The most traumatic thing can get turned into such a positive thing"

FeaturesCrawlers

Crawlers: "The most traumatic thing can get turned into such a positive thing"

Rising fast, despite the leather pants, CRAWLERS are quite probably your new favourite band.

Aug 24, 2022 • 10:22 AM

Circa Waves have surprise dropped a new EP: "We feel like we've hit our stride"

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have surprise dropped a new EP: "We feel like we've hit our stride"

To find out a bit more about it, we dropped frontman Kieran Shudall a few questions. Stream the new release, and read more below.

Aug 19, 2022 • 3:49 PM

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves have dropped a brand new track, 'Hell On Earth'

Debuted on Clara Amfo's BBC Radio 1 show earlier this evening, it's the band's first new material since 2020.

Aug 17, 2022 • 5:55 PM

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats have announced a brand new EP, 'Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?'

You can check out the title track now, ahead of the November release.

Aug 17, 2022 • 7:13 AM

Courting have shared their "pop moment", 'Jumper'

Courting have shared their "pop moment", 'Jumper'

The track is taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Guitar Music', set for release on 23rd September.

Aug 16, 2022 • 4:22 PM

The Wombats are set to drop new music tomorrow, 'Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?'

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats are set to drop new music tomorrow, 'Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?'

The track will be the first new material since their UK number one album 'Fix Yourself, Not The World'.

Aug 15, 2022 • 5:36 PM

Circa Waves are set to play a special, intimate Dork's Night Out Reading & Leeds warm-up show next month

NewsCirca Waves

Circa Waves are set to play a special, intimate Dork's Night Out Reading & Leeds warm-up show next month

We'll be bringing the band to Stoke's Sugarmill for the relatively tiny new date on Thursday, 25th August.

Jul 27, 2022 • 8:00 AM

The Mysterines have dropped a new video for 'All These Things'

NewsThe Mysterines

The Mysterines have dropped a new video for 'All These Things'

It's a track from their recent debut album.

Jul 12, 2022 • 2:10 PM

Crawlers have released a new video for their latest single, 'Fuck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'

Crawlers have released a new video for their latest single, 'Fuck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'

Catch the band on tour from 31st October.

Jun 22, 2022 • 9:50 AM

Live At Leeds In The Park: Courting: "I think the ideal would be that Courting would be playing every stage"

FeaturesCourting

Live At Leeds In The Park: Courting: "I think the ideal would be that Courting would be playing every stage"

Set to play Dork's back-to-back stages at Live At Leeds In The Park this weekend, we grabbed Courting for a quick catch up.

Jun 3, 2022 • 10:41 AM

Alfie Templeman is going to support The Wombats at Halloween Town Festival

NewsThe Wombats

Alfie Templeman is going to support The Wombats at Halloween Town Festival

The festival will take place, unsurprisingly, in October.

May 30, 2022 • 2:32 PM

The Cut: beabadoobee, Sky Ferreira, Easy Life and the best new tracks of the week

FeaturesCourting

The Cut: beabadoobee, Sky Ferreira, Easy Life and the best new tracks of the week

It's been a week packed with new music. We've sifted through the pile and plucked out a few of the best.

May 27, 2022 • 10:48 AM

Crawlers have released a new track, 'Fuck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'

Crawlers have released a new track, 'Fuck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'

The band describe the track as being very personal to them.

May 25, 2022 • 6:40 PM

Courting have announced their debut album, 'Guitar Music'

Courting have announced their debut album, 'Guitar Music'

Set for release on 23rd September via Play It Again Sam, the news comes alongside a new single 'Loaded'.

May 25, 2022 • 8:26 AM

Alfie Templeman, Nova Twins, TV Priest, Courting and more have joined the line-up to this year's Latitude Festival

Alfie Templeman, Nova Twins, TV Priest, Courting and more have joined the line-up to this year's Latitude Festival

Honeyglaze, piri & tommy, Crack Cloud, Matt Maltese, Pus Kink, Priestgate, Prima Queen, Conor Albert, Curtis Harding, Caroline, Harkin, and more have been added to the bill.

Apr 29, 2022 • 8:13 AM

Dork is teaming up with Live at Leeds: In The Park for two back-to-back stages featuring The Mysterines, Kid Kapichi, Courting, Coach Party and more

NewsThe Mysterines

Dork is teaming up with Live at Leeds: In The Park for two back-to-back stages featuring The Mysterines, Kid Kapichi, Courting, Coach Party and more

We'll have Finn Askew, Lime Garden, L'objectif, Molly Payton, Porij and loads more too.

Apr 25, 2022 • 3:00 PM

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

NewsThe Wombats

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

Tune in tonight (18th April) on Dork Radio from 8pm, or grab the podcast after.

Apr 18, 2022 • 1:00 PM

The Cut: Maggie Rogers, Gracie Abrams, Wallice and the best new tracks of the week

FeaturesCourting

The Cut: Maggie Rogers, Gracie Abrams, Wallice and the best new tracks of the week

It's been a week packed with new music. We've sifted through the pile and plucked out a few of the best.

Apr 8, 2022 • 6:00 PM

Crawlers have announced a new UK tour, including a night at London's Scala

Crawlers have announced a new UK tour, including a night at London's Scala

The tour will follow a summer of festivals, including Reading & Leeds.

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:53 PM

Courting have dropped a new single, 'Tennis' - listen

Courting have dropped a new single, 'Tennis' - listen

They're off on tour later this year, too.

Apr 6, 2022 • 8:57 AM

Declan McKenna, The Mysterines, Lime Garden and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

NewsThe Mysterines

Declan McKenna, The Mysterines, Lime Garden and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

The news follows on from the reveal earlier this week of the line-up for The Dive Bar, in association with Dork, focused on the best emerging artists.

Mar 24, 2022 • 6:29 PM

Crawlers have dropped a new single, 'I Can't Drive' - listen

Crawlers have dropped a new single, 'I Can't Drive' - listen

It's about "the romanticism of mental illness and heartbreak and how the media portrays it compared to the raw reality"

Mar 22, 2022 • 9:24 AM

The Mysterines: "I'd never experienced either recording a debut album or a pandemic”

FeaturesThe Mysterines

The Mysterines: "I'd never experienced either recording a debut album or a pandemic”

It feels like the time is right for The Mysterines to deliver their debut album.

Mar 15, 2022 • 3:42 PM

The Mysterines have announced a new show in Kingston next month

NewsThe Mysterines

The Mysterines have announced a new show in Kingston next month

The band will play the date for Banquet Records at Pryzm, with tickets on sale tomorrow (16th March) at 11am.

Mar 15, 2022 • 3:41 PM

Rex Orange County is on course for a UK Number One album, with The Mysterines and Thomas Headon currently in the top ten

NewsThe Mysterines

Rex Orange County is on course for a UK Number One album, with The Mysterines and Thomas Headon currently in the top ten

Chart battle time, Dear Reader!

Mar 14, 2022 • 5:08 PM

The Mysterines have released their debut album, 'Reeling' - listen now

NewsThe Mysterines

The Mysterines have released their debut album, 'Reeling' - listen now

Arriving today (11th March 2022), the full-length includes the singles 'Hung Up', 'Dangerous', 'The Bad Thing' and 'In My Head'.

Mar 11, 2022 • 8:46 AM

Thumbs aloft! It looks like Paul McCartney has confirmed himself as Glastonbury 2022's Saturday headliner

NewsPaul McCartney

Thumbs aloft! It looks like Paul McCartney has confirmed himself as Glastonbury 2022's Saturday headliner

A not-entirely-cryptic tweet seems to suggest he's playing the much rumoured slot this summer.

Feb 24, 2022 • 9:48 AM

The Wombats have announced new tour dates for August and October

NewsThe Wombats

The Wombats have announced new tour dates for August and October

The band will play headline shows in Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Sheffield, Norwich, Nottingham, Birmingham and Manchester.

Feb 22, 2022 • 10:47 AM

Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, Pale Waves, Alfie Templeman and more have signed up for Community Festival

NewsThe Wombats

Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, Pale Waves, Alfie Templeman and more have signed up for Community Festival

There's also Circa Waves, Courting, Priestgate and loads more.

Feb 21, 2022 • 1:21 PM

The Wombats have scored their first UK Number One album

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The Wombats have scored their first UK Number One album

The band's fifth studio record 'Fix Yourself, Not The World' hit the top of the charts in this weeks' rundown yesterday (21st January).

Jan 22, 2022 • 11:01 AM

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

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

The Wombats are currently on track for a UK number one album with 'Fix Yourself, Not The World'

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The Wombats are currently on track for a UK number one album with 'Fix Yourself, Not The World'

It's currently beating out Bonobo and Elvis Costello.

Jan 17, 2022 • 6:48 PM

The Wombats: Fix Up

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The Wombats: Fix Up

When we think of indie-pop powerhouses The Wombats - back with brand new album 'Fix Yourself, Not The World' - we think of, well, mini-golf. Why? They're both tee-rific. (Sorry - Ed.)

Jan 17, 2022 • 9:30 AM

The Mysterines have dropped a 'Dangerous' new single

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The Mysterines have dropped a 'Dangerous' new single

The song itself isn't dangerous. You don't need to worry.

Jan 12, 2022 • 11:25 AM

Hype List 2022: Courting: "No famous bands have ever come from here; it's just us and The Beatles"

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Hype List 2022: Courting: "No famous bands have ever come from here; it's just us and The Beatles"

With live music back in full-flow and a new year round the corner, the future looks bright for Liverpool’s new favourite sons.

Dec 9, 2021 • 9:40 AM

Any Other Questions: Courting

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Any Other Questions: Courting

Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But - BUT - we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too.

Oct 13, 2021 • 12:21 PM

“It’s great here, isn’t it? Like a big prison for people who like us, and none of them are allowed to leave” - we're all off to Margate with Sports Team

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“It’s great here, isn’t it? Like a big prison for people who like us, and none of them are allowed to leave” - we're all off to Margate with Sports Team

Sports Team's annual Margate bus trip has levelled up for 2021. Unfortunately for them, they've yet to stop us tagging along for the ride.

Aug 18, 2021 • 9:17 AM

The Wombats: “I think we’re the first band to get dropped by a major label and then get bigger”

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The Wombats: “I think we’re the first band to get dropped by a major label and then get bigger”

Not ones to let a pesky global pandemic get in their way, The Wombats are back with a new single titled ‘Method to the Madness’ and news of an enormous London show slated for next year.

Jun 17, 2021 • 9:34 AM

Courting: “If my career choices lead to the end of 100gecs, I’m going to dissolve the band immediately”

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Courting: “If my career choices lead to the end of 100gecs, I’m going to dissolve the band immediately”

Introducing your next big band crush Courting, who refuse to stick to the tired old clichés.

Apr 16, 2021 • 8:45 AM

Murph from The Wombats talks new music, Love Fame Tragedy and secret sets backstage at Reading 2019

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Murph from The Wombats talks new music, Love Fame Tragedy and secret sets backstage at Reading 2019

Reading, Leeds and back again.

Aug 26, 2019 • 3:07 PM

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Murph from The Wombats is stepping out with a brand new project, Love Fame Tragedy: "Everything's still cut from the same loaf of bread"

Steven Loftin grabbed a hot minute to find out more.

Aug 2, 2019 • 11:47 AM

Any Other Questions with... SPINN

Any Other Questions with... SPINN

Johnny from SPINN tackles this month’s daft queries.

Jun 6, 2019 • 11:22 AM

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The Wombats: "I was thinking of a Wombats take on Radiohead's 'In Rainbows...'"

The Wombats are shunning their glitzy pop of old for a more guitary, organic affair.

Feb 6, 2018 • 9:42 AM

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