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The ultimate pop Christmas playlist
From Britney Spears to Sabrina Carpenter, we’re trading carols for choruses this year
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The 11 best songs by The Darkness
The Darkness is for life, not just for Christmas, so here are the 11 songs that will make you believe in a thing called live
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The best songs used in Christmas adverts
Yes, half of them are from John Lewis… And yes, most of them will make you cry.
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Slipknot at The O2 Arena, 21/12/24
Slipknot bring the nightmare before Christmas with a throwback residency at London’s biggest arena
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The least festive Christmas No.1s in history
Who was listening to ‘Another Brick In The Wall’ at Christmas? Everyone in 1979, apparently
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Fresh Comedy Roundup
The best and buzziest names in comedy touring the rest of 2024 and into the new year
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Toto’s David Paich on the story of ‘Africa’
The Serengeti, a UNICEF advert, a synth sound sent from the Gods, Adam Sandler, and the story of Toto’s omnipresent prog-pop anthem
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Yannis & The Yaw at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 11/12/24
Philippakis proves why his colourful, collaborative solo venture is much more than just a Foals side quest
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Origami Angel: “Some of the realest moments come in the silliest ways”
Ryland Heagy reflects on the D.C. duo’s explosion onto the emo scene, and the inspiration behind their vital latest album
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Stage Times: The Twang
From headlining Brixton to post-show rejection by an American label, The Twang’s Phil Etheridge takes us through his most memorable gigs
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Dead Pony: “Our sound belongs in arenas…”
Vocalist Anna Shields talks the evolution of Dead Pony, and how their debut LP swerves away from convention
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UK festivals 2025: the ultimate guide
Plan your UK festival season in 2025 with this regularly updated list
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Fat White Family at Colour Factory 12/12/24
The South London chaos-makers prove why they still need to be seen to be believed.
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Vampire Weekend at O2 Academy Brixton, 10/12/24
In the midst of their ‘Only God Was Above Us’ victory lap, the NYC indie darlings return to Brixton’s hallowed ground after 14 years
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Confidence Man at O2 Academy Brixton, 6/12/24
Light-up bras, inflatable platforms and broken bottles as Brixton Academy becomes a full-on bratty rave
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The 11 best Olivia Rodrigo songs
Why have a top ten when you can have one more? We rank the top 11 Olivia Rodrigo songs
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Katy Perry’s best music videos, ranked
As the pop star prepares to make a return to touring, we scroll back through her videography to find our favourites
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Travis at Albert Hall, Manchester, 06/12/24
The Glasgow chart-toppers fight off the storm in Manchester with their Raze The Bar tour
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Remi Wolf at Brixton Academy, 5/12/24
2024 was Remi Wolf’s year, and this was the gig to prove it – bringing a chaotic blast of perfect funk pop to London
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The 11 Best Cyndi Lauper songs
Ahead of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour 2025, we celebrate Cyndi Lauper’s greatest tracks
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Headliners announced for Reading & Leeds Festival 2025
Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds Festival have revealed the first wave of acts for summer 2025