Playlist
The Alternative Christmas Playlist 2023
The ultimate seasonal soundtrack – chosen this year by Natalie Maddix of House Gospel Choir
Latest
Feature
Ranking every song in The Muppet Christmas Carol
The most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational Christmas musical ranking around
Plus One
The 11 best Madness songs
Why have a top 10 when you can have one more? Here are the 11 best songs by Madness, ranked
Stuck In A Lift
Tom Houghton loves a really good knot
The classiest man in stand-up talks mayonnaise, Michael Ball and Emma Bunton’s mum
Showstoppers
Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on the story behind ‘Teenage Dirtbag’
Unearthing the true meaning of the ultimate geek rock 00s anthem – now making a Christmas comeback
Review
Live Review: Militarie Gun at YES, 4/12/2023
Manchester’s Pink Room doesn’t know what’s hit it as Militarie Gun come out like they have a point to prove
Review
Live Review: Death From Above 1979 at The Garage, 02/12/2023
Death From Above 1979’s bass and drum one-two punch combination pummelled The Garage into submission
Interviews
Interview
Stage Times: James Yorkston & Nina Persson
The newfound friends and collaborators look back at their best, biggest and weirdest performing highlights
Interview
Stage Times: Justin Hawkins
Lead singer of The Darkness and rock’s own Father Christmas remembers his best, worst and weirdest gigs
Interview
My Greatest Hits: Brian Fallon
The Gaslight Anthem frontman talks us through his career highlights, from finding his footing in New Jersey backrooms to playing Glastonbury
with Bruce Springsteen
Plus One
Live reviews
Review
Live Review: Noah Kahan at O2 Forum Kentish Town, 21/11/2023
Fresh off a Grammy nod for Best New Artist, the singer-songwriter plays to an enthused London audience
Review
Live Review: bdrmm at Scala, 20/11/23
The next generation of shoegaze rolls through London’s Scala as bdrmm prove themselves yet again
Review
Live Review: Jessie Ware at Alexandra Palace, 18/11/23
The disco diva sets Ally Pally free with a sequinned, floor-filling ode to pop pleasure
Review
Live review: Devendra Banhart at Troxy, 15/11/23
The enigmatic artist took a little time to thaw as he brought latest album Flying Wig to the capital
Feature
2023 UK festivals: the ultimate guide
The line-ups, dates and details for every big summer stage in 2023
Gallery
The Great Escape 2024 First Fifty in photos
Shots from TGE’s First Fifty showcases in East London’s Folklore and Sebright Arms
King Isis: “I really care about creating a cohesive world in my visuals”
The genre-bending singer-songwriter talks creative direction, their family’s rich musical history, and mosh pits during acoustic sets.
Interview
Luz: “I feel like every gig I play is a hometown show”
The Irish singer-songwriter talks writer’s block, Noah Kahan and social media ahead of her first headline shows
Festivals
The Great Escape
Meet the Ticketmaster x TGE First Fifty showcase acts
From Oscar Browne to Sarah Crean, here are the acts we saw at The Great Escape’s First Fifty shows in East London
Preview
9 unmissable acts at The EFG London Jazz Festival 2023
From Swedish psych-soul and percussive stalwarts to West African voices – here are our essential picks over the coming 10 days
Interview
Jung Jaeil: “Stravinsky and Metallica have the exact same energy”
The composer behind Parasite, Okja and Squid Game talks inspirations ahead of his opening night concert at London’s K-Music festival
Preview
The last festivals of summer 2023
Rounding up the final festivals to see out the summer season
News
Everything you need to know to get tickets for the P!NK – Summer Carnival 2024
All the key information you might need to secure tickets for the P!NK – Summer Carnival 2024
Review
Live review: Oscar Browne at Folklore, 15/11/23
The singer-songwriter headlines Hackney’s Folklore as part of this year’s First Fifty
Review
Live Review: Beverley Knight at The London Palladium, 14/11/23
The British soul singer gave the biggest show on her UK tour her all
Interview
Slow Pulp: “Being there for each other as a band is the most important thing”
Vocalist and guitarist Emily Massey on the folk-rockers growing together as they prepare to take latest LP Yard on a UK tour
Interview
Yxngxr1: “My original name was something even worse… I can’t change it now”
The Welsh DIY star talks influences, growing up, and why going on tour terrifies him
Looking Back
Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ turns 20
Looking back at 50 Cent’s landmark debut as it celebrates 20 years In Da Club