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MUNA – ‘Dancing On The Wall’ review: euphoric pop bangers with a shadowy side
On their fourth album, the Los Angeles trio balance lightness and lust with a creeping sense of dread
Ethel Cain live in London: a strong-minded rejection of all things pop
Hayden Anhedönia conjures up an intense, ghostly atmosphere at the Hammersmith Apollo as she kicks off her London shows
Lola Young – ‘I’m Only Fucking Myself’ review: interesting and surprising spins on pop
On her third studio album, the Beckenham singer-songwriter proves that there’s far more to her repertoire than ‘Messy’
Justin Bieber – ‘Swag II’: a lighter and more tender but still bloated sequel
Two months after the Canadian pop star made his long-awaited return, he’s back with a second instalment that’s more playful in places, but still feels monotonous
How Big Thief found a new flow and entered ‘Double Infinity’
After the departure of their longstanding bassist, the celebrated indie band needed to recalibrate to move forward. They did so, they tell NME, by breaking old habits, heading to New York City and throwing open the doors to a wider circle of collaborators
Justin Bieber – ‘Swag’ review: fascinating sounds with little lyrical depth
The pop star’s surprise-released seventh album finds sanctuary in faith and love, with the help of a diverse group of collaborators
Julien Baker & Torres – ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ review: a hearty embrace of country’s tried-and-tested conventions
The two songwriters’ collaboration album is a refreshing exploration of new territory for them, even if it doesn’t always connect
Bon Iver – ‘SABLE, fABLE’ review: a creative rebirth
Fans feared this could be Justin Vernon's big farewell, but instead his embrace of sunnier climes feels like a new chapter
Lucy Dacus – ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ review: diving headlong into love
For her first solo record since Boygenius’ career-changing debut album, the singer-songwriter switches spiky indie for grand chamber-pop and deliciously details the rush of a new romance
The story of the first ever Glastonbury Festival
As told by the people who took a punt on the new festival
Mighty Hoopla 2023 review: a joyful celebration of all things pop
Early noughties 'Pop Idol' stars, Y2K staples and contemporary left field pop artists all get a hero's welcome in south London
The story of Wide Awake Festival 2023 – in stunning photos
Wide Awake brought an eclectic, brilliantly curated lineup to Brockwell Park for one hell of a party