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Tems – ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ EP review: exploring love in all its forms
The surprise EP finds the Nigerian powerhouse exploring self, home, romance, and spiritual reflection in her most intimate work yet
Jools Holland’s Hootenanny 2025 line-up revealed
An eclectic mix of rising stars and stalwarts will join Jools, Ronnie Wood and Imelda May to ring in the New Year
Tributes paid after death of reggae and soul legend Jimmy Cliff: “A true legend of the genre”
He was recognised for hit tracks including ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ and ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, as well as his role in the 1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’
Odeal – ‘The Fall That Saved Us’ EP review: sleek R&B that could dare to be riskier
The NME 100 alum’s third release of the year leans deeper into lush R&B minimalism, but its most exciting moments hint at a bolder evolution ahead
Sekou is becoming the multi-faceted musician of his dreams
After breaking through in 2023 and earning a BRITs Rising Star nod a year later, the Leicestershire-born retro R&B musician has found his sound and refined his image. Now, he's aiming for greatness
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour is now the highest-grossing tour by a male artist in history
The tour has grossed over $1billion since launching in 2022
Summer Walker – ‘Finally Over It’ review: a conflicted, luxurious ride through growth and chaos
The final act in her ‘Over It’ trilogy, the R&B star finally has full control of her story in a glowing moment of growth
Jae Stephens takes on pop stardom with a nudge and a wink
After working on songs for stars like Normani and TWICE’s Jihyo, the 27-year-old triple-threat is refocusing her lens on herself in pursuit of playful pop that is sweet yet spicy
Posthumous D’Angelo album reportedly on the way
The record has been described as "the sound of yesterday but for the future"
Arlo Parks announces surprise, intimate ‘Sonic Exploration’ shows in London, New York and LA
"I can’t wait to share what I’ve been making in the studio"
Øya Festival 2026: CMAT, Sombr, Underworld among latest wave of additions to line-up
The Cure and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have already been confirmed as the first headliners
Creator of controversial Billboard-charting AI artist Xania Monet speaks out: “I look at her as a real person”
"Any time something new comes about and it challenges the norm and challenges what we’re used to, you’re going to get strong reactions behind it"