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The voices reshaping Black British music history
From Floetry to Jim Legxacy, four music writers celebrate key artists in Black British music for Black History Month
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Interview
Famous: “Our music is a space in which you can grapple and sit with complexity”
Jack Merrett on the earnest return of his eclectic post-punk project and debut LP Party Album
Interview
Stage Times: Sydnie Christmas
The Britain’s Got Talent Winner looks back at her best, worst and weirdest live performances – including the one that got her the golden buzzer
LØLØ: “I’m living my musical theatre dream”
Pop-punk’s new princess talks The Wizard Of Oz, ripped up diaries and fandom ahead of her debut headline tour
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Review: Shaé Universe at Islington Assembly Hall, 11/10/24
After a monumental year, the neo soul singer-songwriter dazzles an eager crowd on her first-ever headline tour
Review
Review: Wicked
This dark and magical fairytale more than deserves its eighteen years in the West End
The 11 best Billy Joel songs
Why have a Top 10 when you can have 11? We rank the very best of Billy Joel ahead of his UK dates in June 2025
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New Music
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Áine Deane: “A win for one woman is a win for all of us”
The singer-songwriter talks about the mid-twenties crisis that inspired her latest EP
Interviews
Interview
My Greatest Hits: Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry
The Black Stone Cherry frontman picks his own career highlights, from emotional nights at the Royal Albert Hall to sensational secret sets
Interview
Pixies: “We’re The Grateful Dead of alternative rock”
David Lovering talks the past, present and future of the Pixies ahead of their new album and UK tour
Interview
Mallory Knox talk 10 years of Asymmetry
The British alt-rock heavyweights reflect on the success of their second album ahead of their 2024 comeback tour
Guide
Everything you need to know for the 2024 UK music festival season
From ticket payment hacks to choosing what to wear. Welcome to your 2024 UK music festival bible
News
First acts announced for Isle Of Wight Festival 2025
Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake are among the first acts on the line-up
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Headliners announced for Lytham Festival 2025
Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, Simple Minds and Texas are all heading to Lancashire next July
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Where to see the biggest Reading and Leeds acts on tour
Post festival blues? Didn’t make it to every set? Don’t worry – there are plenty more opportunities to see your favourite artists coming up
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Review: Matilda Mann at Lafayette, 9/10/24
The singer-songwriter played an intimate set as part of War Child’s Day Of The Girl concert series
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Jamie xx at Alexandra Palace, 25/09/24
DJ, producer and all-round music multitasker Jamie xx brings two and a half hours of euphoric joy to Ally Pally’s great hall
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Linkin Park at The O2 Arena, 24/09/24
The nu-metal legends bring their reconfigured line-up to the capital to celebrate their past, present, and future
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The A-Z of John Bishop
The alphabet according to Liverpool’s finest Comedian, Vegetarian, and Motorbike fan
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Stage Times: Myles Kennedy
From opening for a puppet show to rocking the Royal Albert Hall – Myles Kennedy remembers the highlights and lowlights of his gig history
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Stereophonics announce UK tour for 2025
A new studio album is on the way, with “no hit left behind” in the summer Stadium Anthems tour
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The 11 best Sting songs
With the Summer Of Sting just around the corner, it’s time to rank his best tracks
Looking Back
Live Aid ’85: the day music changed the world
With Just For One Day on its way to the West End, we look back at Live Aid and its enduring legacy
The Home Team: “We don’t take ourselves too seriously”
Brian Butcher talks The Crucible Of Life and the importance of taking things personally