World News

With an eclectic mix of '70s and '80s influences, drawing from post-punk, indie rock, and shoegaze, World News combines addictively atmospheric guitar riffs with seductive, nonchalant melodies. Atmospheric, powerful, and nostalgic, they've been compared to iconic British bands like The Smiths, The Clash, and Dire Straits. They wear their past with pride, remaining wholly original yet sounding strangely familiar.

‍2024 saw a further upward trajectory for the band, with the release of two standout EPs, Escape and Mindsnap, their US debut at the New Colossus Festival in New York City, and listings in Stereogum's 40 Best New Artists of 2024 and The Fader's 13 Artists to Watch for 2025. Their 2025 contributions included the singles 'Don't Want to Know' and 'Everything Is Coming Up Roses', which set the tone for their debut LP in 2026, alongside a string of summer festivals and another sold-out UK show.

‍“If you think that jangly, bittersweet indie-pop is a lost art, then you owe it to yourself to check out this London band, who would’ve been stars on ’80s college radio.” – STEREOGUM