Festival
The Great Escape 2022: as it happened
Rounding up the best artists to hit the beach at Brighton’s annual celebration of new music
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Album Review: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever
The beloved indie rock band make something mythic as they explore what it means to create
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Album Review: Harry Styles – Harry’s House
The singer-songwriter gives domesticity a try in his inventive third studio album
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The Great Escape Festival in photos
Highlights from the 2022 new music festival in Brighton, including Kid Brunswick, English Teacher, CMAT and Mysie
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Little Mix turn their farewell into a parade of hits
After ten years together, Little Mix shine through the tears at London’s O2 as they bid farewell to fans… for now
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Little Mix and 8 other bands who’ve broken hearts by breaking up
As Little Mix prepare to say goodbye, we look at the other band break-ups that shocked fans
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Festival etiquette: the ultimate guide to being everyone’s favourite camper
Whether you’re packing for your first or your fiftieth festival this summer, these are the things everyone will thank you for remembering
Interview
Pinegrove: “A song is a process that helps me understand myself better”
Ahead of a small string of UK shows, Evan Stephans Hall talks the latest LP 11:11, its call to action and the importance of self-worth
Interview
Putting a tiger on stage: How the Life of Pi puppeteers became Richard Parker
The team behind Life of Pi’s four-legged star tell us how they unleashed a wild animal on the West End
Interview
Stuck In A Lift With… Peter Andre
We chatted to Peter Andre about sharks, shoplifting and the soundtrack to his life. What else are you going to do when you’re stuck in a lift?
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This Week’s Big Tickets: Lil Nas X, Teyana Taylor, Muse and more
This week’s biggest and freshest tickets, all on sale today!
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The 20 best Disney movie musical soundtracks, ranked
Let’s see how Encanto stacks up against some of Disney’s greatest soundtracks. Prepare for arguments…
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Album Of The Week: Arcade Fire – WE
Arcade Fire return with a heartfelt sixth album that turns the age of anxiety into a sprawling alt-rock opera
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From soapstars to popstars: the Neighbours who became musicians
Kylie and Jason are the darlings of Ramsay Street, but Neighbours has quite the history of turning other actors into chart toppers
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Album Review: Blossoms – Ribbon Around The Bomb
The beloved Stockport group’s fourth album trades in a little trademark gloss for more tangible textures
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Harry Styles announces one night only London gig
Harry Styles is touring in 2022 in support of new album Harry’s House.
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8 unmissable UK festivals in May 2022
Festival season officially begins this month so here’s our pick of eight of the best that May has to offer
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Album Review: The Chainsmokers – So Far So Good
The duo blend indie pop and EDM on their fourth studio album
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Album Of The Week: Kevin Morby – This Is A Photograph
Morby’s seventh album is a triumphant homecoming that reckons with time and mortality in a series of vignettes inspired by the American Midwest
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Album Review: Bear’s Den – Blue Hours
The folk-rock duo venture to some moodier places as they turn their gaze inwards.
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Album Review: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms
The Melbourne indie rockers return with a third album that expands on their trademark jangle to stunning effect
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Album Of The Week: Melody’s Echo Chamber – Emotional Eternal
The leading psych-rock figure casts away the chaos of previous years, welcoming dizzy euphoria into her vivid world
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Album Review: Jeanines – Don’t Wait For A Sign
The Brooklyn duo delivers an album that is short, sweet and overflowing with memorable memories
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The 19 albums we can’t wait to hear in May
Including new records from Sigrid, Arcade Fire, Kendrick Lamar, Wilco and Florence + The Machine