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RAYE: THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. track by track
A closer look at the whopping 17 tracks that make up the star’s awaited second studio album
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The 11 best songs by Thirty Seconds To Mars
Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? Here are our 11 favourite Thirty Seconds To Mars songs, ranked
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A Big Day Out at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Make the most out of your day seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
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The 11 best Olivia Rodrigo songs
Catching Olivia Rodrigo in a field or on TV this weekend? We rank her top songs ahead of her other summer dates
WTF
WTF is… K-Pop
Know your Seventeen from your Stray Kids? Your BTS from your BoA? Here’s your handy 101 on getting into K-Pop
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Sonic savage Kim Gordon treats Los Angeles to eclectic lesson on endurance
Playing in a former school auditorium to a room of eager students, Kim Gordon’s packed-out show proves she hasn’t missed a step in the last 40 years
My Greatest Hits
Rick Astley: “I’ve done some mad sh*t because of Rickrolling”
From breaking America, to sparking viral trends, to achieving a number one album on his own terms, Rick Astley reflects on his career highs
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The Molotovs: “Things have been shite for young people for a long time. We’re going to change it.”
Flying the flag for Britain’s disaffected youth, The Molotovs tell us about inspiring kids to start a band and blagging a spot on YUNGBLUD’s UK tour
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Enter Shikari: “The current structure, with its self-maximisation focus, brings out the worst in us”
Rou Reynolds on the surprise release of eighth album LOSE YOUR SELF, the crisis of self-interest in society, and finding hope in human connection
Stage Times
Jimmy Eat World’s worst gig was also their best
Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World looks back on the band’s gig history ahead of their upcoming 25th anniversary shows
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The Twilight Sad: “If this message helps one person get through this absolute horror show of a disease, then the job is done”
James Graham on the duo’s heartbreaking comeback album and finding light at the end of the tunnel
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UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
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What to expect at Mundo Pixar Experience
The immersive exhibition has landed in London, with scenes from Up, Toy Story, Luca, Inside Out, Finding Nemo and more.
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Review: A Mirrored Monet
The new musical at Charing Cross Theatre sheds light on the life and times of the famous painter
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Thundercat: The genre-defying bassist brought the funk to O2 Academy Brixton
From off-kilter time signatures to endearing interactions with fans, here are the highlights from the London stop of the DISTRACTED AF tour
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Jack White announces UK tour dates for 2026
The musician will bring his headline tour to the UK this summer, including two shows at London’s Eventim Apollo
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The 11 best Charli xcx songs
Charli xcx is set to own another summer this year as she headlines Reading & Leeds. Get yourself ready with her best tracks, ranked
Video Diaries
The Video Diaries: ZAYN
Key moments in the career of artist and ex-One Direction member ZAYN, caught on camera
Download Festival 2026: The complete line-up deep dive
Lightening the load on the heaviest poster of summer – your guide to who’s playing Download 2026
Support Act: Reasons to turn up early this month
Don’t miss these top acts opening for your favourite band in the coming weeks
WTF is…?
WTF is… Americana?
Next up in our series of music genre deep dives is intrinsically tied to American identity: Americana