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Plus One

The 11 best Biffy Clyro songs

Ahead of their new album Futique and an enormous 2026 arena tour, we unpick the best cuts from the Scottish trio’s sprawling back catalogue

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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

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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