Reviews

‘The Invite’ review: RSVP yes to this wickedly relatable dinner-date drama
There's something horribly accurate about director Olivia Wilde's indie portrait of coupledom

Florence + The Machine and David Byrne bring the love to day one of Open’er Festival 2026
There was a defiant sense of celebration to the Polish festival’s opening day with Kneecap, Zara Larsson and a returning The xx

Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor
On her most vital album in over two decades, pop music’s grande dame proves she still knows how to make us move

My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendental
Anfield Stadium, June 30, 2026: Gerard Way and co. storm through seminal album-cum-rock-opera with all the theatrics you’d expect

Mary In The Junkyard – ‘Role Model Hermit’: filmic debut that balances grit and grandeur
On their long-awaited first record, the London trio continue weaving fantastical tales with their surreal sound

Sienna Spiro – ‘Visitor’ review: a gifted vocalist finding her place in the spotlight
The 20-year-old Londoner’s debut album showcases her soaring vocals and timeless influences, but occasionally at the expense of her individuality

Mixtape review: casual gamer’s dream with a killer soundtrack
The coming-of-age tale features The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure and more

‘Elle’ review: ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel is a peppy, hot pink delight
The new series gives Reese Witherspoon's iconic character a modern makeover

Bad Bunny live in London: history-making stadium show is a reminder of the power of community
Tottenham Stadium, June 27, 2026: Puerto Rico’s biggest star turns N17 into a carnival as he becomes the first Latin artist to headline a stadium in the UK

Foo Fighters live in Liverpool: rock club vibes on a stadium scale from our greatest supergroup
Anfield Stadium, June 25, 2026: Dave Grohl and co bring all the hits and brotherly love for the "cocktail party before the big dinner” as they tease more to come in 2027

Alewya – ‘Zero’ review: globe-spanning sounds from a singular voice
The London-based, Ethiopian-Egyptian artist artfully blends diasporic sounds on her arresting debut album

Debbii Dawson – ‘Where Have All The Good Men Gone?’ EP review: dazzling pop for uncertain times
On her third project, the singer-songwriter looks beyond herself, pairing glittering retro-pop with sharp observations about capitalism, cults and life