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Why are we so obsessed with Chappell Roan?
With the singer-songwriter headlining Reading & Leeds this summer, we take a look at the overnight success that was 10 years in the making
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The 11 best songs by Jeff Lynne’s ELO
Top 10? Here’s 11. With Jeff Lynne’s ELO set to bid farewell in 2025, we’ve ranked the best Electric Light Orchestra songs.
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Bawo: “It’s easy to not give yourself credit for how far you have come”
Ahead of a February headline UK tour, get to know the West London rapper and this month’s New Music act
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The A-Z of Jimmy Carr
As he prepares for the biggest shows of his career, we bring you an alphabetical guide to the life and times of Jimmy Carr
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The Lumineers at Hoxton Hall, 17/01/25
The alternative folk giants take over Hoxton Hall for an intimate gig in support of War Child
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Stage Times: State Champs
From conquering main stages to playing cocktail hour at a fan’s wedding, Derek DiScanio walks us through his most memorable onstage moments
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EYOE Recommends at The Shacklewell Arms, 08/01/2025
Some of EYOE’s favourite new acts take over the Shacklewell Arms, raising money for North London Action For The Homeless
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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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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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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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UK festivals 2025: the ultimate guide
Plan your UK festival season in 2025 with this regularly updated list
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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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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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The 11 best Travis Scott songs
Ranking Cactus Jack’s finest ahead of his headline slot at this year’s Reading & Leeds festival
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The 11 best Bring Me The Horizon songs
With BMTH headlining Reading & Leeds next summer, we rank their greatest tracks
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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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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