Stephen Ackroyd

1 month ago | readdork.com | Stephen Ackroyd |Aiden Carney

Self Esteem has released new single ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon’, alongside announcing her biggest UK tour to date. The new track, which debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, draws inspiration from Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s pre-fame experiences. The song features actress Julie Hesmondalgh, who delivers a spoken word segment. “Personally, you have to wait and one day you’ll get somewhere less painful. But the world will hopefully get somewhere less painful too.

1 month ago | readdork.com | Stephen Ackroyd |Felicity Newton

Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and UK government officials, calling for immediate long-term funding for music education in the UK. The letter, which has garnered over 500 signatures from across the music industry including Harry Styles, Central Cee, Coldplay, Stormzy, and Elton John, appeals for £250 million in funding to support music education across the country.

1 month ago | readdork.com | Stephen Ackroyd |Ciaran Picker

Wet Leg’s return has stepped up another gear, as the band share a snippet of what seems to be their comeback single. The 30 second clip, which sees Rhian Teasdale lip-syncing to the new song, features the lyrics: “Can you catch a medicine ball / can you catch yourself when you fall / you should be careful, do you catch my drift / because what I really want to know is can you catch these fists?”Wet Leg made their first real sign of activity earlier this week.

1 month ago | readdork.com | Stephen Ackroyd |Ciaran Picker

It looks like Wet Leg are finally on their way back, after sharing a new photo, a mailing list, and a revamped website. Posting on social media, the band wriote “we’re so back”, alongside a link to their website and a photo featuring Rhian and Hester alongside the rest of their band, and a rather demonic looking fella. we’re so back: https://t.co/Oci4hGOgQd pic.twitter.com/VOIKhgg1WY— Wet Leg (@wetlegband) March 17, 2025On their website, a message reads:“Salutations, lonely heart.

2 months ago | readdork.com | Stephen Ackroyd

Label: InterscopeReleased: 7th March 2025At this stage in her career, Lady Gaga calling an album ‘Mayhem’ almost sounds like a dare – to herself, to pop music, and to anyone expecting her to mellow out. Ever the master of reinvention, Gaga has spent the last few years indulging in jazz standards, country-tinged balladry and Hollywood glamour, but her latest record sees her dive back into the neon-soaked club chaos that made her name.