
The best albums of 2023… so far!
As we hit the year’s midway point, we take a look back at the biggest and best albums released in 2023 so far

Blondshell says she feared being considered "too old" to make it in music
"There’s that horrible thing where people say you have to be under a certain age to be a musician"

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 review: a comeback worth shouting about
Blur, Kendrick Lamar and Rosalía lead the charge as the always excellently-curated Barcelona festival returns to form

Listen to Blondshell’s beach-themed playlist to accompany The Cover
The exclusive playlist features The Beach Boys, Harry Nilsson and more

Live Through This: Blondshell’s fearless debut is one of 2023’s finest
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s debut is an unflinchingly raw and nuanced reflection on life’s messiest – and most painful – moments

Wide Awake Festival 2023: bold booking choices shine bright
The south London festival succeeds in pulling together a completely unique bill that stands out in a very crowded field

Five of the best new acts to catch at Brockwell Park’s Wide Awake festival
The festival from the team behind London's Moth Club and Shacklewell Arms returns this summer, with a stacked line-up of fresh acts for you to discover

Blondshell - ‘Blondshell’ review: raw rock anthems amongst the year’s best
Urgent, funny and fearless, the LA artist's debut album sees her imbue her rage with wit and fierce ambition

SXSW 2023: the most exciting artists we caught at the Austin festival
As SXSW returned to the Texan capital for another huge party, here are the most thrilling sets we caught at this year's event

Blondshell live at SXSW: LA rocker brings dive bar energy to the Convention Center
Ballroom A, March 16: Sabrina Teitelbaum manages to shake the room with headbangers and pummelling riffs