Radiohead have confirmed that they will be touring Europe from November through December. They’ll play multiple shows apiece in London, Berlin, Madrid, Bologna, and Copenhagen. Tickets will be available only via registration on Radiohead’s website, starting at 5am ET/10am UK time on Friday. Check out the full list of dates below.
In a statement, Philip Selway said: “Last year, we got together to rehearse, just for the hell of it. After a seven year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again and reconnect with a musical identity that has become lodged deep inside all five of us. It also made us want to play some shows together, so we hope you can make it to one of the upcoming dates. For now, it will just be these ones but who knows where this will all lead.”
Radiohead 2025 Tour Dates:
Nov 4 Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
Nov 5 Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
Nov 7 Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
Nov 8 Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
Nov 14 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Nov 15 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Nov 17 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Nov 18 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Nov 21 London, England – The O2
Nov 22 London, England – The O2
Nov 24 London, England – The O2
Nov 25 London, England – The O2
Dec 1 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Dec 2 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Dec 4 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Dec 5 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Dec 8 Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Dec 9 Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Dec 11 Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Dec 12 Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Just months after the release of her sophomore album, PLEASE COME TO ME, Masma Dream World has announced a new EP called A GRAVE IN A LUCKY SITE. Culled from the album’s sessions, the three-track project is set for release on September 26 via Valley of Search. Check out the haunting new single ‘KALA’ below.
“Knowledge is a destination beyond the thick veil of suffering, a treacherous path that treads lifetimes on different timelines, always reaching for the divine,” Devi Mambouka said in a press release. “You travel it until you meet a death that is final, and you realize that you were never born.”
Lady Gaga has shared a new single called ‘The Dead Dance’ for the second season of the Netflix series Wednesday, which is available to stream in full today. The pop star plays Nevermore teacher Rosaline Rotwood in the second half of the series. ‘The Dead Dance’ was co-written by Andrew Watt and Henry Walter, both of whom worked on Gaga’s latest album Mayhem. Its accompanying video arrives at 12pm EST/5pm BST. Check it out below.
Chicago-raised, Brooklyn-based musician Liam Kazar has announced a new album called Pilot Light, which is due for release on November 7 via Congrats Records. The follow-up to 2021’s Due North reunites the Chicago-raised, Brooklyn-based musician with producer Sam Evian, whose no-frills production is a perfect fit for the breezy, rumbling new single ‘The World the War’. Check out its Austin Vesely-directed video below.
Commenting on the new single, Kazar said: “I feel like I’ve experienced a lot of people who are in very strong positions in the world or in their social status, yet they’re just as alone, just as vulnerable, just as insecure, just as unhappy with what they have as all the people below them.”
Recorded at Evianʼs Flying Cloud Studios in the Catskills, Pilot Light features contributions from Hannah Cohen and Sima Cunningham on backing vocals, as well as Sean Mullins on drums. “I’ve gone through periods of being a very private person and keeping my cards close to the vest, and I’ve let go of all that,” Kazar added. “I think since the relationship I was in ended, I feel like being honest and being vulnerable has only brought me closer to people.”
1. Pilot Light
2. Day Off
3. The Word The War
4. Holiday
5. Didn’t I
6. Listening
7. Try Again
8. Mission
9. More Than This
10. Pick Up The Pieces
11. Next Time Around
Essex Honey is probably too eclectic to sound like the music you grew up with, but it certainly feels like it. “Regressing back to times you know/ Playing songs you forgot you owned,” Dev Hynes sings on ‘Westerberg’, a key line on an album that digs through memory by interpolating songs from acts including the Replacements, Yo La Tengo, Elliott Smith, and Everything But the Girl’s Ben Watt. Just as evocative are the variably abstract passages of piano and cello, the first instruments Hynes ever played. Foggy, fatigued, yet clear-eyed, Blood Orange’s first record since Angel’s Pulse vaguely revolves around returning to a formative place in the wake of grief, struggling to hold anything in its grip. Yet slipping through the cracks, and the sadness, are memories that offer relief even if you can’t quite place them, as well as a cast of familiar voices that may seem distant but help in embracing it. Hynes’ music should have hardened with the passage of time, but it’s never flowed more gently.
1. Look at You
The starting point is tricky for Hynes, who begins singing over tender synths and gets all the way to a chorus before letting it dissolve, only to reemerge with practically another song. Opting, instead, for softly strummed guitar, he wonders, “How can I start my day/ Knowing the truth/ ‘Bout love and a loss of youth?” And the question behind the question: What does it mean to mull it over into a body of work?
2. Thinking Clean
Counter to its title, there’s something purposefully jumbled about the track, which haunts one of the album’s most danceable moments with its bridge – refrain? – “I don’t want to be here anymore.” The beat melts into a cello coda inviting comparisons to Arthur Russel, digging harder into the past.
3. Somewhere in Between
Echoing the opening track, Hynes tries harder to articulate a listless, liminal feeling: “So I surrender to being just a body with tired limbs/ When the world is in your hand you can’t be inside of it.” He can’t pretend to know where everything ends, he admits, driving the point home by pasting in another oddly disconnected coda.
4. The Field
Gorgeously sun-kissed and instantly nostalgic, ‘The Field’ is built on a sample of the Durutti Column’s ‘Sing to Me’, further softened by the voices of Caroline Polachek and Daniel Caesar. The singing is so lovely, the memory so clear, that you almost forget how tangled everything around it is.
5. Mind Loaded
Hynes quickly bounces back from weightlessness, aided by Polachek in the emotional transition, and bringing along Lorde and Mustafa to deliver a stunning Elliott Smith interpolation – “Everything means nothing to me” – that ends up sitting at the heart of Essex Honey. The dance between the song’s intermingling elements has a relieving effect, until the burden catches up to him, hunching down; hiding.
6. Vivid Light
Without looking into it, you wouldn’t necessarily know it’s Mustafa once again offering backing vocals on ‘Vivid Light’, which also features a notable guest appearance from author Zadie Smith. In the same way, you may not gather that the song revolves around writer’s block – though muted, it’s hardly bereft of musical ideas. Yet Hynes finds much more precise language for it: “Nothing makes it better/ Still you try and book a room/ Hoping something comes to you/ And still you’re dry.” Something as small as a watery synth, of course, can make a difference.
7. Countryside
Questing still for a feeling of aliveness, Hynes returns to the countryside as a place of refuge, seeking comfort in the forest. If the beat mirrors the flow of air in and out of his body, ‘Countryside’ is more relaxed, but tightens as the vision seems to fade and doubt creeps back in.
8. The Last of England
After a whole lot of scene-setting, ‘The Last of England’ is contextualizing, making perfect sense in the middle of the album. It opens with a recording of Hynes’ sister and mother talking about the Beatles during their last Christmas together, subtly foregrounding the fact that Essex Honey was largely informed by the death of his mother. The juxtaposition between the soft piano and a sudden breakbeat is almost cruel, as time would have it. “My sister understands just how it feels,” he sings, and if she is supposed to be embodied by the backing vocalist, she remains uncredited. “Nothing more to do but leave, following the corners of the room.” “Room” rhymes better with “took’,” a word accented so strikingly here, but you could naturally substitute it with “memory.”
9. Life
Over a lurching rhythm, Hynes enlists Tirzah and Charlotte Dos Santos for an oddly seductive moment on the album. Yet the romance feels like a distraction as he’s “phasing all the blue out,” the colour still spilling over the music.
10. Westerberg
After interpolating the chorus of The Replacements’ ‘Alex Chilton’ via call-and-response, Hynes lands on a crushing realization that almost gives the impression of linear healing: “You squint to see the truth/ That there’s no longer your youth/ Got more things to do.” But the song eventually circles back to the hook from ‘Thinking Clean’, fuller and more devastating than before.
11. The Train (King’s Cross)
What better way to signal this transitional moment than with a song called ‘The Train (King’s Cross)’ (albeit one that sneakily incorporates street sounds recorded in New York)? With Polacheck back into the fold, the track kicks into motion with gently strummed guitar, dreamy woodwinds cresting over its indie rock backbone. The lyrics are riddled with anxiety and surrender, but Hynes keeps up the pace.
12. Scared of It
Blood Orange appeared on the last two Turnstile records, imbuing their hardcore with a hazier feel, and Brendan Yates returns the favor on a song sampling Ben Watt’s 1982 track ‘Slipping Slowly’. Beatless but comfortable in its solitude, the song awkwardly weaves in Yates’ voice, which is steeped in despondency but not quite gelling with everything around it.
13. I Listened (Every Night)
A slinky bass line instantly renders the song as one of the album’s most buoyan, but really every element blends together with beautiful clarity. Lorde comes back to harmonize over the lines, “Falling out the way/ Something made you stay/ Time will change you.” Essex Honey, then, doesn’t sound amorphous so much as mutable, a wavering subject to time.
14. I Can Go
Ilford, the place where Hynes spent his childhood, is also where he received classical cello training, and the instrument holds a spiritual resonance throughout Essex Honey. He plays it, of course, but he’s not alone: Cæcilie Trier’s cello is a graceful presence across the album, and on the final track, which grants permission to let go, he invites fellow classically trained cellist and experimentalist Mabe Fratti. Her singing – the only non-English passage on the album – has symbolic as well as aesthetic value. For Mustafa’s closing vocal, a feathery synth and guitar take over, and once it’s gone, a bit of twinkling piano. You go, but the sounds only get lodged deeper into your brain.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is officially set to launch a tough new difficulty mode called “Deep of Night.” In just a few days, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware will introduce what may be the game’s most exciting and hardest challenge yet. In fact, even seasoned players are going to face the ultimate test.
What is Deep of Night?
This upcoming hard mode from the developer and publisher is an expedition.
“Deep of Night’ is a high-difficulty mode that provides a thrilling and challenging adventure,” says Bandai Namco in an official announcement.
More clearly, it aims to push experienced Elden Ring: Nightreign players to their limits.
“Deep of Night” is a high-difficulty challenge mode designed for seasoned players who have navigated through the Night many times,” adds Namco.
According to an IGN report, the new mode affects the whole run instead of simply increasing boss difficulty like in previous updates. Also, each player will face stronger enemies throughout Limveld. Players cannot choose the target Nightlord boss. In the same way, they will not receive a warning about which one they will face before matches. Also, changes in terrain will not be reflected. Unpredictability becomes the game.
New Rewards and Increasing Challenge
Based on a Polygon article, Deep of Night offers new special items known as “Depths Relics” to balance the tough nature of the mode. These fresh weapons also feature powerful boosts. However, they also bring detrimental effects, introducing tactical variety and risk.
In this update of Elden Ring: Nightreign, the mode’s difficulty increases as players descend through the five depths. Wins and losses influence player ratings and affect the depth. The developers invite players to surpass Depth 3 and tease the challenge awaiting in the last two stages.
“Depths 4 to 5 will feature an endless battle for those seeking even greater thrills,” Namco says, describing the latter depths.
How to Prepare for the Ultimate Test
With unpredictable enemies and no chances to plan for specific bosses or terrain, players must become adaptable. GameRant says that Nightreign’s new mode is about to deliver the most demanding gameplay now that it features solo, duo, and three-player options. Deep of Night will test teamwork among players.
Release Date and Availability
Deep of Night comes to Elden Ring: Nightreign on September 11, 2025. Players still have several days to sharpen their skills and dive into the game across devices. As of now, it is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Besides traditional forms of investment, nowadays there are alternative ways to build wealth that have emerged. These alternatives include investing in diamond jewelry, something that pairs beauty with lasting value which can increase over time. Combining the joy that a beautiful piece of jewelry can bring with the idea of an investment sounds appealing but before you embark on such an investment, it’s a good idea to understand what makes diamonds the right investment.
What determines the value of a diamond
Investing in diamonds is the same as investing in anything else. The important thing is to first understand the area of investment thoroughly. When it comes to diamonds, the process used to assess the quality of diamonds uses an internationally recognized scale known as the 4Cs, which takes into account the four basic characteristics of diamonds:
Carat (carat weight)
Generally, the larger the diamond, the more expensive it is. But it is not always the case that a larger diamond will necessarily be more expensive. Other parameters also matter.
Cut
The cut determines how well a diamond reflects light. It enhances its sparkle, luster and overall brilliance. A poorly executed cut can in fact visually devalue even a very clear stone.
Color
The color of clear diamonds is rated on a scale from D to G, with D being a designation for the most valuable, completely colorless stones. As the amount of color in a stone increases, the value of the diamond decreases. The exception to this is fancy diamonds–naturally colored stones that are very rare and valuable.
Clarity
Another characteristic which is assessed is the quantity, size and visibility of any internal and surface defects that are called inclusions. The fewer the inclusions, the more valuable the diamond. Diamonds with no internal imperfections have the highest grade but these are extremely rare.
The final value of a diamond is always determined by a combination of these four factors. When choosing a specific stone, it is therefore worth looking for a balance between each of these factors so that the diamond not only looks good but also retains its value in the future.
How to recognize quality diamond jewelry
The quality of a diamond cannot be accurately assessed with the naked eye. Some jewelry is often set with stones that have a higher proportion of color impurities, but the way the ring is designed means that this may not be apparent at all. If the seller is transparent about this fact, then there is nothing wrong with that. The customer should always know exactly what they are about to buy and key to this is the certificate that should accompany every piece of diamond jewelry. It is issued by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and guarantees an accurate diamond rating according to international standards.
In addition to the stone itself, you should also focus on the design of the jewelry–its symmetry, precision of detail and its overall impression. Any diamonds in the jewelry should be set firmly and definitely shouldn’t be loose in any way. And you certainly won’t go wrong if you entrust your investment to a specialist jewelry store with extensive experience in jewelry making that guarantees the origin and quality of the stones it uses. At the Czech jewelry studio KLENOTA, experienced gemologists are in charge of selecting the best quality stones and you automatically receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each piece of jewelry. This outlines among other things, the type of metal used and its weight, information about any gemstones in the jewelry and the total weight of the jewelry. Each piece of diamond jewelry also comes with a certificate from an international laboratory.
What about lab diamonds?
Lab-created diamonds have become increasingly popular since in addition to their incredible quality, they also tempt due to their much lower price tag. Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition as natural ones but from an investment point of view, they don’t have a comparable value. This is because lab diamonds are not unique and can be produced in any quantity in a short amount of time. Natural diamonds, on the other hand, have been created over millions of years and each piece is a unique original. It is the uniqueness and limited natural resources that has kept the value of natural diamonds stable, and is likely to do so even into the future.
Taking care of diamond jewelry
Diamond jewelry is very durable and it does not require complicated care. You just need to follow a few basic rules which will ensure that the jewelry retains its brilliance and value even after many years. Keep diamond jewelry in a box separate from other jewelry to avoid scratching it. For the more valuable pieces, it’s also worth thinking about storing them in a home safe or bank safe deposit box, especially if you don’t wear them regularly.
The KLENOTA studio provides free cleaning on all jewelry purchased along with regular maintenance checks, where experts check the setting of any stones and the overall condition of the jewelry. This ensures that your jewelry remains in excellent condition and retains its aesthetic and investment value.
Planning to propose brings with it a mixture of several different feelings all at once. It’s very exciting and intensely nerve-racking at the same time, and there’s a whole lot to plan.
It’s also the case that today, there are many ways of going about it. The traditional choice is always a sure-fire bet, but in 2025, you could also consider switching things up a little.
To help get you started, here are 8 things you need to think about before proposing.
Considering Your Partner First
It’s easy to get so caught up in what you need to do when planning a proposal that sometimes, what your partner would want can slip by the wayside.
If the proposal is to be a success, you’ll need to think long and hard about what sort of gesture they’d like. It’s about first assessing where you are in your lives (you need to be mostly certain you’re both on the same page about marriage), and then thinking about the type of person your partner is. For example, if they hate big crowds, you won’t want to go for a public proposal.
The Importance of Timing
Timing is one of the most fundamental elements of this whole process. Even if your partner would say yes from an emotional perspective, he or she might not be in a position from a practical sense to do so.
From a logical standpoint, you may feel this is the right time for both of you, but this isn’t necessarily how they feel. Just because something seems right on paper doesn’t mean now is the perfect moment – that’s something you’ll only understand by talking to them.
Discussing Your Finances
Even if you’re both on board with marriage, it’s important to look closely at your finances to ensure the plan is viable.
Weddings are expensive, and without a fundamental understanding of each other’s financial situation, planning for anything in the immediate future would be a mistake. You don’t have to discuss marriage and weddings in detail, but you should have a good handle on what your collective finances look like from a bird’s-eye view.
Of course, proposing doesn’t mean the marriage is imminent, but some people prefer to be completely stable before even considering it. Using an online budgeting platform can help you get to grips with things.
Choosing the Right Ring
The ring is likely a major consideration in your mind as you plan the proposal, and that makes sense; the entire event is centred around that one object, after all. That said, it’s really the connection between the two of you in that moment that matters, so don’t stress about it too much.
There are many different types of gems (diamond, sapphire, emerald, etc) as well as a variety of cuts and materials to choose from, and no matter what budget you have, there will be something for you that your partner will love.
Proposals are all about the small details – details that show you truly know and understand the person. For this reason, the more ways you can personalize the experience for them, the better.
It all comes down to the type of person your partner is. Take the location, for example: do they have a sense of adventure? Perhaps they’d love a walk in nature, and for the proposal to take place at a central location in their favorite wood or on the beach. Or, maybe they’re the sentimental type, and would prefer a place that means something to both of you, such as the place you shared your first kiss.
Making Sure You Are Ready
Proposal is a huge step, and so, as well as being sure you and your partner are ready collectively, you want to make sure you’re ready as an individual. Never approach proposing from a standpoint of it being something you should do – you need to want to do it.
Getting married is an important milestone, sure, but there’s no sense in pursuing it if you’re not ready yet. Consider both where you are in your career, your relationship, and even aspects like your mental health, and don’t rush into anything.
Considering Cultural Expectations
Depending on the person you’re proposing to, it’s important to be aware of any cultural or religious traditions surrounding marriage. For example, in some cultures, it’s considered a grave insult not to ask the parents’ permission to marry their daughter: you need to be acutely aware of these matters, so be sure to ask friends or family members familiar with the customs for advice.
While not relevant for the proposal itself, these cultural and religious elements may also dictate certain aspects of the wedding, so you’ll need to be prepared for this when you’re planning for the big day.
Planning for After the Proposal
It’s common to get so wrapped up in the elements surrounding the proposal that you forget about what comes next. You certainly don’t have to be immediately planning the wedding, but you should definitely start putting things in place that will help you get there. The sooner you plan for something as significant as a wedding, the better.
There are many elements that go into the day, from the style to the venue and everything in between. A couple of weeks or so after you pop the question, have a light talk with your partner about what they’d like, just to get the thought out there.
Wrapping Up
You should now have a solid starting point for planning your proposal. Remember, this moment sets the foundation for your future as a couple. That doesn’t mean you need to be overly stressed about getting every little thing right, but it does mean that your intentions should come from the heart.
It’s not about how much money you spend. Instead, focus on showcasing your love for the person you’re proposing to marry, as perhaps more so than with any other matter, it’s the thought and sentiment that counts.
There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On those days when the influx of new tracks is particularly overwhelming, we sift through the noise to bring you a curated list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best New Songs playlist). Below, check out our track roundup for September 2, 2025.
Kneecap – ‘Sayōnara’
“We’ve seen yis going mad for this one in mosh pits all summer,” Kneecap said of their new single ‘Sayōnara’ on Twitter. They’ve been performing the rave-ready track, produced by Paul Hartnoll of Orbital, since their Glastonbury set earlier this summer, and it arrives today with a video featuring Derry Girls star Jamie Lee O’Donnell, who commented: “I had the best time filming the ‘Sayōnara’ music video. Not only is it a massive banger of a track but the intense yet euphoric video is sure to be remembered. The creativity and vision of director, Finn, created a fantastic environment for us all to create something really special. I was delighted to have been asked to be involved in this project especially as I am already a huge fan of Kneecap’s music and an admirer of their work overall.”
Sparks – ‘Porcupine’
Sparks have announced their first-ever EP, MADDER!, a companion to their latest album MAD!, with the propulsive new single ‘Porcupine’. It’s “a song about a guy’s fascination with a woman who possesses a prickly personality,” according to a press release, and they know how to make it sound prickly, too.
Daphni – ‘Eleven’
“summer’s ending 😢,” Dan Snaith posted on socials announcing his new single as Daphni, which explains why it’s a little more wistful than his usual work under the moniker. It comes paired with a Damien Roach-directed video.
Princess Nokia – ‘Blue Velvet’
Nuyorican rapper Princess Nokia has announced a new album, Girls, arriving October 10. The ominous lead single ‘Blue Velvet’ serves as a kind of thesis statement: “If I was a man, they would have coddled me, adored me/ But I am a girl so they hate my fucking guts,” she raps. In a statement, Princess Nokia explained: “‘Blue Velvet’ is both delicate and sinister. It supports women’s rights and women’s wrongs. It straddles the edge of confrontation and dares predatory behavior to be reckoned with.”
Blawan – ‘NOS’
Blawan has announced his debut album on XL Recordings, SickElixir. Offering a taste of just how sick it is is the pulverizing first single ‘NOS’. The record, out October 10, follows a string of EPs including BouQ, Dismantled Into Juice, and Woke Up Right Handed.
Horse Jumper Of Love – Blue Factory Flame’, Lutalo – ‘Shadow Answers The Wall’ (Songs: Ohia Cover)
Horse Jumper of Love and Lutalo have shared their contributions to I Will Swim To You, the new new tribute compilation dedicated to Jason Molina that comes out on Friday. Horse Jumper of Love have taken on ‘Blue Factory Flame’, from Songs: Ohia’s 2002 album Didn’t It Rain. “Bradford Krieger co-produced our cover and played second guitar, and Ella Williams from Squirrel Flower sang harmony with me,” Dimitri Giannopoulos said of the stultifying track. “This song cuts through to some deeper, primal part of me. It has made me cry before. When I hear the first line, “When I die…,” everything in my life swirls around in my head. Then the first chorus hits, and I feel removed from it all — free, because there is nothing. But the amp hum left in the recording is one of my favorite things — it feels like an electronic voice phenomenon, like some spirit trying to communicate with us, to remind us there isn’t just nothing and emptiness. Jason Molina has proved that through his music.
Lutalo, meanwhile, tackled ‘Shadow Answers the Wall’ from Molina’s posthumously released record Eight Gates. “I love the general tone of the song, but also the lyrical structure felt so resonant to me,” the Vermont musician said. “I appreciate how vague the lyrics are, allowing the listener to associate their own thoughts and feelings. It’s a type of poetry I always lean toward — Jason was a true master of that freedom of experience.”
Destiny Bond – ‘Peace as a Punchline’
Denver-based hardcore punks Destiny Bond have announced a new album, The Love. The follow-up to their 2023 debut LP Be My Vengeance is out October 17 through Convulse, and it’s led by the rowdy new track ”Peace as a Punchline’.
Jesca Hoop, Kate Stables, and Lail Arad – ‘Raised on Robbery’ (Joni Mitchell Cover)
Jesca Hoop, Kate Stables (This Is The Kit), and Lail Arad are set to perform Joni Mitchell songs in a string of UK and European tour dates, a show they’re accompanying with a new EP, The Songs Of Joni Mitchell Vol. 1, out September 12. Today, the trio have served up their pretty off-the-cuff rendition of ‘Raised on Robbery’. “It was the joy of clicking these harmonies together, backstage at the Roundhouse, that sowed the seeds for the EP,” Arad commented.
Pillow Queens – ‘Be a Big Girl’
Pillow Queens are back with an anthemic new snigle, ‘Be a Big Girl’. It’s out now via their own Pillow Queens Records, which self-released the Dublin band’s 2020 debut album In Waiting. “I think people expect ‘being a big girl’ to mean keeping your chin up, not making a fuss, and politely ignoring the fact you’re being shoved towards the door,” the band explained. “For us, it’s the opposite. It’s staying exactly where you are when you’re told to leave, making a fuss, and taking up more space in the process. Living in Ireland, making music here, and not hopping on the first flight out is already an act of stubborn
optimism. And yeah, sometimes you’re crying in Lidl or planning a better life in Australia, but at least you’re still standing. That’s the kind of ‘big girl’ we’re interested in being.”
Whitmer Thomas – ‘On a Roll’
Ahead of the release of his new EP Tilt on Friday, comedian, actor, and musician Whitmer Thomas has dropped a new single, ‘On a Roll’. “My intention was to capture the excitement of heading to the casino and the major bum out of leaving a loser, with some pit stops along the way,” Thomas explained.
Kitba – ‘Tightrope/Island’
Kitba has released ‘Tightrope/Island’, a groovy yet ethereal cut from their forthcoming LP Hold the Edges. “This song is about the edges of myself and coming up against them and wanting to break them while in the confines of a relationship,” Kitba revealed. “It contains a line ‘I will never arrive at me / because all I am is now,’ that is a reference to a moment near the end of John Williams’ Stoner. The release of recognizing that you don’t arrive at one ‘true’ identity but are always in flux, from birth to death.”
Ebbb – ‘Eyes’
London-based trio Ebbb have unveiled a mesmerizing track, ‘Eyes’, via Ninja Tune. It’s “about going above and beyond the call of duty in a relationship and becoming someone’s emotional support system, but ultimately confronting the realisation that you are two, incompatible people,” according to the band’s Will Rowland. “The song explores the conflicting internal monologue around this – one moment accepting the fate and necessity to sever ties, and the next, convincing yourself to give things another chance.”
Buying a new Rolex has become a significant task even in 2025 when the watch market has dropped. Rolex dealers are notoriously known to be hard to read or understand when buying a particular model, such as the Steel Submariner Date, Everose Gold Day-Date, or even the iconic flagship Datejust. For Rolex enthusiasts, this can be daunting. However, there is a way to avoid the Rolex waiting list and get your dream model in a timely manner without other purchases at an AD.
Why Rolex Watches Are in High Demand
Since its founding in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex has been a critical player in the Swiss watch market. Yet, Rolex is a somewhat mysterious luxury watch brand when it comes to buying from them. Each buyer has different experiences from Rolex, some great, some bad — depending on whether you have previously established a relationship with authorised dealers. The high demand for Rolex timepieces is primarily due to several things, including scarcity, lack of openness from the brand, and their decent resell value, which has come under scrutiny from watch enthusiasts in recent years.
How long is the waiting period for a Rolex watch?
According to several sources, the waiting time is generally around six months for a Rolex but can be as long as two years. However, this does not guarantee the Rolex you want. You may get a call for a Rolex they are simply trying to get rid of, which could be as simple as an Air King. If you expect to buy a more expensive timepiece, such as a Day-Date, you will likely be disappointed.
Specific Rolex Models and Their Waiting Lists
If you’re looking to buy specific models like a Rolex Daytona ‘Panda’ or a Rolex Datejust ‘Hulk’, then the waiting game to buy the specific watch from a Rolex-authorised dealer can be even longer. A typical Rolex boutique doesn’t have set times for particular models, but here are standard waiting list requirements and timelines if you are keen to tuck into luxury watch brands.
Rolex Model
Waiting List / Requirement
Rolex Datejust 126334
1-year (May get lucky)
Rolex Submariner 126610LN
2-years + potential purchase history
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235
Significant purchase history
Rolex Daytona Panda 116500LN
Significant purchase history
Tips for Buying a Rolex from an Authorised Dealers
With Rolex being such a hard brand to acquire in a well-crowded luxury watch market, there are some tips to increase your chances when it comes to buying a new Rolex brand.
Communicate with your AD about the specific model you’re buying
Develop a relationship by purchasing other models or jewellery
Showcase your purchasing history with other dealers
Follow up on your initial meeting; don’t let them forget about you
Present yourself as a professional and a watch enthusiast
Know some facts about your dream watch
Lastly, be patient. Getting a Rolex is a waiting game.
If you’re also adding a Rolex watch to your collection, it’s worth adding some stylish bracelets from brands like Clariston who specialise in quality bracelets for men.
Buying a Pre-owned Rolex in 2025
For those bored of the waiting list, you could opt to buy a pre-owned Rolex from online Men Watch Deals or trusted in-person shops that specialise in Swiss timepieces. This includes vintage Rolex models such as the Day-Date 36mm, Rolex Datejust 1601, or even the Submariner 16610 with a date. It’s true that even in the grey market, certain Rolex models will be more accessible than others.
For example, a Rolex Oyster Precision, which costs around the £3,500 mark, are readily available, while a Daytona 16520 from the late 90s will be much harder to acquire. This is purely due to trends and demand for watches produced less than others.
If you do opt for the second-hand Rolex watch, be sure to watch out for several things:
Authentic documentation, such as boxes and papers
Dealer History
Condition of the watch
According to expert jeweller Miltons Diamonds, you should also check the serial number of the Rolex watch, which should be from 4 to 8 characters long. You should cross-reference the serial number with the documentation provided, as bad fakes or false documents can be provided to close a sale.
Is Getting a Patek Philippe Easier than Rolex?
Sadly, Patek Philippe is even a harder brand to add to your collection. That’s if you’re happy to wait for a few years. Patek has a lot of demand, some say even more than Rolex when it comes to how many numbers they sell and how many they actually make. If you’re looking for a quick solution, Omega and Tudor will be good more affordable options.
Final Thoughts
Your typical watch enthusiasts may criticise the price points and waiting times when buying a new Rolex. Yet the constant increased demand for Swiss timepieces will keep growing among luxury watch collectors even in 2025. If you’re beginning to look or inquire with your local authorised dealer, we’d recommend taking a look at the tips above for help.
Always ensure you buy the model you want, even if you can upgrade later. Rolex is known for banning resellers of their timepieces from buying a new one ever again, so if you may want to sell it anytime soon, be careful when you choose the route you take when buying your first Rolex.
