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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
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
Interview
Crows: “It’s the third album. It’s got to be something a bit different”
As the London band takes new LP Reason Enough around the UK, vocalist James Cox talks us through its creation
Interview
Max Fosh wants to meet a Teletubby
With new show Loophole touring the UK, we get acquainted with the YouTube sensation to ask the questions that really matter...
List
All the acts featuring on the FC 25 soundtrack – and where to see them live
Another year, another squad full of belters
Feature
The 50 best disco songs of all time
From Quincy Jones to Donna Summer, all of our favourites from the classic disco era
Interview
The Postal Service: “It’s cool to have an excuse to relive the glory days”
Jimmy Tamborello on the making and influence of their album Give Up ahead of a joint headline performance at All Points East festival
Plus One
The 11 best blink-182 songs
Why have a Top 10 when you can have 11? We rank the very best of blink ahead of their huge UK arena tour
Interview
Porches: “I was imagining these songs as my 13-year-old self”
Aaron Maine on the move towards making heavier, more "impossibly uniquely Porches" indie-rock on new album, Shirt
Preview
The best UK sports events to look forward to
No ticket to Paris? No big deal. From boxing to rugby, there's a lot going on in 2024 and beyond