The April 2026 issue of Dork is now available to order – featuring Muna, James Blake, Holly Humberstone and more
Plus Arlo Parks, Courtney Barnett, Fcukers, Leigh-Anne, Snail Mail and more.
UnityTX are here to stay
With ‘Somewhere, In Between…’, the Dallas band confront frustration, industry pressure and a decade spent pushing their sound forward.
Antony Szmierek introduces his next chapter with new single ‘The Heron’
After a breakthrough year that turned Antony Szmierek into a beloved people’s poet, the Manchester artist is stepping into a bold new chapter.
Viagra Boys’ Shrimptech empire expands to Alexandra Palace
At their biggest headline show yet, Viagra Boys celebrate Sebastian Murphy’s birthday with saxophone freakouts, shrimp devotees and a sold-out Ally Pally.
David Byrne turns big ideas into bigger pop at London’s Eventim Apollo
New songs from ‘Who Is the Sky?’ land with theatrical flourish at the Eventim Apollo, while Talking Heads staples hit with all the joy and bite you’d hope for.
THE NEWS
Latest Updates
Baby Queen has released ‘Feel Something’, exploring the thrill of a forbidden romance
The single is part of her upcoming second studio album release.
Holly Humberstone has shared ‘Cruel World’, a song about the pain of long-distance love
Her second album is set for release this spring.
Korn announce first UK and Ireland tour in over a decade
Tickets available for presale starting 17th March at 8am GMT.
Sam Scherdel has lined up SXSW showcases and UK tour dates following his ‘Somewhere in the Middle’ breakout
Colin Elliot is producing his upcoming EP at Sheffield’s Yellow Arch Studios.
beabadoobee has returned with new single ‘All I Did Was Dream Of You’ featuring The Marías
The single’s video was filmed in Vilnius by Jake Erland and AboveGround.
Good Kid wrestle with self-worth on their new single ‘Cicada’
The album features production by Grammy-winning producer John Congleton.
Noah Kahan has unveiled ‘Porch Light’, a new song about family and songwriting
The album will be released on 24th April with Dessner as co-writer.
New Issue
The April 2026 issue of Dork is now available to order – featuring Muna, James Blake, Holly Humberstone and more
Plus Arlo Parks, Courtney Barnett, Fcukers, Leigh-Anne, Snail Mail and more.
Sunday (1994) have unveiled a deluxe edition of ‘Devotion’ featuring three new tracks
The deluxe edition includes three new tracks, including the single ‘Shame’.
James Blake has lined up a UK and European ‘Trying Times’ tour, including Brixton Academy
Tickets go on general sale Friday, 20th March via Metropolismusic.com.
Robyn has shared a reimagined version of ‘Blow My Mind’ from forthcoming album ‘Sexistential’
The album ‘Sexistential’ drops on 27th March.
Kacey Musgraves has announced her new album ‘Middle of Nowhere’, featuring Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert
Musgraves has unveiled the album’s first single, ‘Dry Spell’.
Dork and My First Time are teaming up for a special London party to celebrate the band’s debut EP
First access to free tickets available via mailing list sign-up.
James Blake has nothing left to prove
Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.
Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.
MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world
On their fourth album 'Dancing On The Wall', MUNA step into a darker, sweat-soaked world where queer desire, apocalypse anxiety and theatrical self-awareness collide.
Arlo Parks is taking her storytelling to the dancefloor
Already one of the defining voices of her generation, Arlo Parks uses ‘Ambiguous Desire’ to stretch into dance textures and minimalism, her gift for intimate observation still leading the way.
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NEED TO KNOW
Witch Post take us inside every track on their new EP ‘Butterfly’
As the duo return with their new EP 'Butterfly', Alaska Reid takes us inside every track from folk-horror imagery and county-fair nostalgia to anxious inner voices and bruised devotion.March 6, 2026 | By Dork
Matilda Mann casts a spell over St Matthias Church, London for Dork’s Night Out
Matilda Mann and Charlie Noordewier demonstrate that a pin-drop room inside St Matthias Church, London can hit harder than any packed sweatbox.February 11, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 2: Friday takes over
Night 2 of Here Comes Your Jan 2026 lands on a Friday at the 100 Club, with Pack Of Animals, Fletchr Fletchr and Pencil stepping up to take control.February 4, 2026 | By Jamie Muir
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UnityTX are here to stay
With ‘Somewhere, In Between…’, the Dallas band confront frustration, industry pressure and a decade spent pushing their sound forward.
Sweet Pill have made a record for when your brain won’t give you a break
Zayna Youssef opens up about overthinking, and the spark behind 'Still There’s A Glow'.
Antony Szmierek introduces his next chapter with new single ‘The Heron’
After a breakthrough year that turned Antony Szmierek into a beloved people’s poet, the Manchester artist is stepping into a bold new chapter.
Book Of Churches is Felix Mackenzie-Barrow turning Divorce downtime into devotionals
Made with GarageBand, two mics and a £15 charity shop guitar, Book Of Churches captures Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow at his most minimal.
she’s green have the ‘Mettle’
Introducing the Minneapolis newcomers channelling bad headlines, nature walks and DIY grit into cathartic, fuzzed-out release.
The Archives
Mimi Webb: “I’ve been putting in the work, and now, there’s something coming. I can feel it”
From viral TikTok fame to sold-out tours and chart-bothering hits: Mimi Webb reflects on her journey to becoming a rising star and shares details about her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Amelia’.
The Archives
Luke Hemmings: “No one was expecting any more music from me, so I just made whatever I wanted to make”
5SOS’ Luke Hemmings bares his introverted soul on his new solo EP, ‘boy’ - a love letter to nostalgia and a quest for self-discovery.
The Archives
Sleater-Kinney: “Our music has typically appealed to outsiders, and that’s okay for us. We like those people”
Sleater-Kinney's return marks a renewed commitment to urgency, authenticity, and the unpredictable path of rock.
The Archives
CMAT: The greatest
CMAT is the world’s greatest pop star. With her new album ‘CrazyMad, For Me’, she’s created her masterpiece.
Hatchie – Liquorice
This is Hatchie at her most relaxed, and arguably, her most Hatchie.
Hannah Jadagu – Describe
'Describe' isn't just a step forward, it's the sound of an artist finding joy in her own evolution.
bar italia – Some Like It Hot
They're pulling from indie and post-punk, and bending it into shapes that feel smart and totally current.
Militarie Gun – God Save The Gun
Militarie Gun find themselves in a rarefied country.
Blossoms: “Some people think it might be a stupid idea…”
A stolen gorilla. A dancefloor-slaying fifth album. And a love for the ridiculous. Blossoms are back, and they’ve brought Gary with them.
The Archives
Rachel Chinouriri: “I’ve not compromised with anything”
With ‘What A Devastating Turn of Events’, Rachel Chinouriri cements her role as a shoulder to cry on and a guiding light through dark times, as she embarks on a new chapter of writing from a place of happiness and freedom.
The Archives
Glass Animals are heading into the great unknown: “Is it a risk? We’ll see, I guess”
From 'Heat Waves' to heartache: Glass Animals' 'I Love You So F***ing Much' is a cosmic exploration of human connection - a vulnerable, genre-bending odyssey that proves they're far more than a one-international-megahit band.
The Archives
Jockstrap: “We’re coming at big pop songs from a different angle”
The last twelve months have seen Jockstrap rise from buzzy newcomers to Mercury nominees. Breaking the mould, fusing genres and defying expectations, they’re not done yet.
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The Dare: “The attitude of the early 2000s that we lost, that people want back; it’s more rock and roll”
Everyone’s got something to say about The Dare.
