In the organizer's words:

With an eclectic mix of influences from the 70s and 80s that draws equally on post-punk, indie rock and shoegaze, World News combine addictive atmospheric guitar riffs with seductive, nonchalant melodies. With their atmospheric, powerful and nostalgic music, they have been compared to British cult bands such as The Smiths, The Clash and Dire Straits. They openly flaunt the past while remaining completely original and yet strangely familiar.

In 2024, the band's upward trajectory continued with the release of two standout EPs, 'Escape' and 'Mindsnap', their US debut at New Colossus Festival in New York City and inclusion on Stereogum's list of the 40 best new artists of 2024 and The Fader's list of 13 artists to keep an eye on in 2025. Their contributions in 2025 include the singles 'Don't Want To Know' and 'Everything Is Coming Up Roses', which set the tone for their debut album, as well as a string of continued sold-out shows across the UK.