World News (band)
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| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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World News is a British alternative rock band formed in 2018 in Brighton.[1] Today they are a London-based quartet. The group consists of Alex Evans (lead vocals, lead guitar), Rory Evans (bass guitar), Malte Henning (drums), and Jack Tollman (rhythm guitar).[2] They gained recognition after being named in Stereogum's “40 Best New Artists of 2024”[3] and The Fader's “13 Artists We’re Excited About in 2025.” [4][5]
History
World News was formed by brothers Alex and Rory Evans, who began writing and performing in Brighton before relocating to London.[6] Drummer Malte Henning and rhythm guitarist Jack Tollman later joined, finalizing the lineup.[7]
World News released their debut EP, Job and Money, in 2020.[8] This was followed by Flag With No Pole, in 2023[9] and two EP's in 2024: Escape[10] and Mindsnap.[11]
Musical Style and Influences
World News' music has been described as blending post-punk and new wave influences with elements of indie rock.[12] Earmilk highlighted their single "Don’t Want To Know," noting its "delayed, hook-driven guitar line" and vocals that evoke late-1970s and early-1980s post-punk and new wave, comparing their sound to "the moody introspection of The Smiths" and the "edge of The Clash."[12] The Line of Best Fit noted the band for its "cascading guitar lines."[13] Stereogum described their singles "Back To Hong Kong" and "Red" as "jangly jams that recall the halcyon days of college rock," stating that the tracks from their Escape EP (2024) "sustain an expansive mood," and compared their style to contemporary indie rock groups such as Real Estate and Parquet Courts.[14]
Discography
EPs
- Job and Money 2020
- Flag With No Pole 2023
- Escape 2024
- Mindsnap 2024
Singles
- Wake Up 2019
- Give It Time 2020
- Xmas 101 2021
- I Don't Like Your Perfume 2022
- Wrapped in Gold 2023
- The Tinman 2023
- Wrapped in Gold 2023
- Back to Hong Kong 2024
- Red 2024
- Mindsnap 2024
- Junkie 2024
- Don't Ever Meet Your Hero 2024
- Smoke an Angel 2024
- Don't Want to Know 2025
- Everything Is Coming Up Roses 2025
Band Members
- Alex Evans – lead vocals, lead guitar
- Rory Evans – bass guitar
- Malte Henning – drums
- Jack Tollman – rhythm guitar
References
- ↑ "World News". bighassle.com. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ↑ "World News". bighassle.com. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "Stereogum's 40 Best New Artists Of 2024: See The List". Stereogum. 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "13 artists we're excited about in 2025". The FADER. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "World News – Truck Festival 2026". Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "World News". bighassle.com. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ↑ "World News". Youngster Year Music Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "World News takes their place with the guitar gods on "Wrapped In Gold"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ "World News Share New Song "Wrapped In Gold": Listen". Stereogum. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ "London Post-Punkers World News Release Excellently Jangly New EP 'Escape': Stream". Stereogum. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ "World News Share New Single "Mindsnap": Listen". Stereogum. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "World News revives Post-Punk with new single "Don't Want To Know" – EARMILK". Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "World News takes their place with the guitar gods on "Wrapped In Gold"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ "London Post-Punkers World News Release Excellently Jangly New EP 'Escape': Stream". Stereogum. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
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