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A montage of album art by The KooksA montage of album art by The Kooks

Plus One

The 11 best songs by The Kooks

Ahead of a summer of festivals and their biggest UK arena tour to date, we rank the best songs by The Kooks

A promotional image of the hardcore band Knocked LooseA promotional image of the hardcore band Knocked Loose

Review

Hardcore punk’s unstoppable resurgence is undergoing a more brutal shift

Knocked Loose's Manchester show points to a growing appetite for a more intense, savage side to hardcore punk

Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of JusticeGaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of Justice

Review

Justice at Alexandra Palace, 12/02/25

The French dance titans prove why their masterful live show shines through its more gritty, pulverising moments

Biig PiigBiig Piig

Interview

Biig Piig: “I wanted to make a hard-hitting club record, but there’s also a softer side that I wanted to display”

The London-based alt-pop sensation unpicks the road to her debut album 11:11, ahead of a massive UK tour – which includes a stop at London’s Roundhouse

Jerry Horton of Papa Roach performs on stageJerry Horton of Papa Roach performs on stage

Interview

My Greatest Hits: Jerry Horton of Papa Roach

The Papa Roach guitarist picks his career highlights, from performing to 370,000 people in Poland to collaborating with Carrie Underwood

Review

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

Review

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

Interview

The Snuts: “You’ve got to treat these venues with the respect they deserve”

Jack Cochrane reflects on the Scottish indie starlets' hard-fought rise, as they gear up for a massive UK tour