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Chanel Beads (2026), photo by Eve Alpert

Features

Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams

The likes of Lorde and Billie Eilish have gravitated towards Shane Lavers’ enigmatic, experimental sound world – where answers don’t come easy

The Strokes Reality Awaits Review

The Strokes – ‘Reality Awaits’ review: on playful, powerful form

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe review Big Bang Theory

‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ review: bizarro ‘Big Bang Theory’ spin-off

Trim

Meet Trim, the new “princess of rap” with a larger-than-life personality

Daydream Plus' 'Second Last Day Of Summer: Extended Forecast'.

This emo band found the nerdiest way to release an album – on a retro games console

Syd

Syd on ‘Beard’, the return of The Internet and refusing to fit into a box: “I’ve never tried to make a hit”

Trending News

Mercury Prize awards

Mercury Prize 2026: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now

Sinéad O'Connor in 2020

David Holmes shares details of Sinéad O’Connor’s final, unreleased album with messages from the late icon

50 Cent reveals Eminem and 2Pac collaboration for ‘Street Fighter’ soundtrack

Kacey Musgraves cancels three US tour dates without explanation

Charli XCX

Charli XCX “begrudgingly” releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-Sides on iTunes

'Mina The Hollower' vinyl.

‘Mina The Hollower’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl for the first time

Album Reviews

Charli XCX Music Fashion Film Review

Charli XCX – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ review: a snapshot of stardom from a true modern artist

The Strokes Reality Awaits Review

The Strokes – ‘Reality Awaits’ review: on playful, powerful form

Tyla A-Pop Artwork Review

Tyla – ‘A*Pop’ review: safe, polished pop that could’ve gone further

Nia Archives Emotional Junglist Artwork

Nia Archives – ‘Emotional Junglist’ review: Bradford’s dance upstart ramps up the passion

Features

Yard Act

Yard Act on Andy Burnham, capitalism, and the power of art as community: “Nigel Farage is a dark entity that must be struck out at all costs”

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard on his first post-’Stranger Things’ album: “These songs are less personal and more about characters”

Nirvanna

How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”

Jackson Connor’s ‘Tip Toe’ breakout has been a long time coming

She's Green

Minneapolis shoegazers She’s Green are playing the long game

The Simpsons Tapped Out

The Simpsons’ silly, subversive video game legacy isn’t done yet

Gig Reviews

System Of A Down live at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Credit: Clemente Ruiz

System Of A Down live in London review: A QOTSA-featuring, Oasis-baiting, circle pit party

Matt Berninger

Mad Cool 2026 Day Four: Pulp, Matt Berninger, David Byrne, TTSSFU, and more close another year in style

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live at Mad Cool 2026. Credit: Javier Bragado

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live at Mad Cool: the once-dark lord delivers a big dose of joy

Pixies

Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three: Halsey, Pixies, Cliffords and Interpol rock Madrid

Exclusive Interviews

Does Rock N Roll Kill Braincells? Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia: “I’m grateful for Olivia Rodrigo’s stamp of approval”

Daydream Plus' 'Second Last Day Of Summer: Extended Forecast'.

This emo band found the nerdiest way to release an album – on a retro games console

Trim

Meet Trim, the new “princess of rap” with a larger-than-life personality

Chelsea Wolfe, 2026. Credit: Magdalena Wosinska

Chelsea Wolfe talks new album ‘The Dark’: “I needed to go through some difficult times to stop self-abandoning”

Syd

Syd on ‘Beard’, the return of The Internet and refusing to fit into a box: “I’ve never tried to make a hit”

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard on his first post-’Stranger Things’ album: “These songs are less personal and more about characters”

The Cover

Chanel Beads (2026), photo by Eve Alpert

Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams

Kamal. (2026), photo by Gabriella Drew

The empathetic ethos of London storyteller Kamal.: “The honest stuff is where the magic’s at”

Femtanyl (2026), photo by Jacqui Sharah

The breakneck rise of digital hardcore duo Femtanyl

More News

Watch Bruce Springsteen join Bon Jovi for ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ and ‘The Promised Land’ at Madison Square Garden

Tom Holland

Tom Holland admits that some of his movies are “shit”

Faith No More

Faith No More announce first live shows in more than a decade with System Of A Down

Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers and Richard Hawley

Watch Richard Hawley join Reverend & The Makers on stage at Tramlines for ‘Silence Is Talking’

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan on how David Lynch’s ‘Lost Highway’ influenced ‘Memento’ even though he found it “laborious” at first

Resident Evil movie

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie trailer sparks debate over “faithful” game adaptations

Idlewild

Idlewild announce winter 2026 shows celebrating their 30th anniversary

Oliver Tree performs live in 2022

Oliver Tree’s mother says he was “so happy and excited about life that day” just before helicopter crash

Radar - New Music

Nia Smith

Nia Smith is closing old cycles and setting a new wheel in motion

EQ

Argentinian dance duo EQ are fighting for their right to party

Chanpan

NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules

XCOMM

XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”

Film & TV News

Tom Holland

Tom Holland admits that some of his movies are “shit”

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan on how David Lynch’s ‘Lost Highway’ influenced ‘Memento’ even though he found it “laborious” at first

Resident Evil movie

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie trailer sparks debate over “faithful” game adaptations

Jamie Campbell Bower in 'Stranger Things'

‘Stranger Things’ actor Jamie Campbell Bower shoots down ‘Conformity Gate’ theory about secret final episode

'House Of The Dragon' Emma D’Arcy

‘House Of The Dragon’ fans hail “perfect” death in latest episode: “I’ve been praying for this day since season one”

'The Odyssey' still

More people are learning Greek because of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool crashes San Diego Comic-Con to angle for role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Ryan Gosling officially joins the MCU as Ghost Rider

Film & TV Reviews

The Odyssey review

‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic

Heartstopper Forever review

‘Heartstopper Forever’ review: a chaotic goodbye to Netflix’s wholesome teens

Anya Taylor-Joy in 'Lucky'.

‘Lucky’ review: Anya Taylor-Joy’s plucky con artist will keep you guessing until the final sting

Will Ferrell The Hawk review netflix

‘The Hawk’ review: please, somebody shoot this birdie

Gaming News

Resident Evil movie

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie trailer sparks debate over “faithful” game adaptations

'Halo: Campaign Evolved'.

‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ secret ending confirms more remakes are coming

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Catalyst delay

‘Tomb Raider’ game quietly delayed until 2028

God Of War Laufey Sony State Of Play

God Of War team confirm February 2027 ‘Laufey’ release date and Kratos sequel

'Mina The Hollower' vinyl.

‘Mina The Hollower’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl for the first time

PlayStation 5 Pro

CEX and the second-hand games market is “doomed” if Sony kills PlayStation discs, says report

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass adds iconic noughties titles

Star Fox Switch 2

Nintendo boss defends remaking classic games

Game Reviews

'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced'

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ review: a treasure chest of sea-faring adventures

Mixtape game review

Mixtape review: casual gamer’s dream with a killer soundtrack

Star Fox

‘Star Fox’ review: refuelled space-shooter ready for a fresh generation

James Bond in '007 First Light' review

‘007 First Light’ review: no video game has done Bond better

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