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Stormzy, Fontaines D.C. and Beth Gibbons among the first wave of acts announced for Roskilde 2025
Roskilde Festival has announced its first wave of acts for next year, with Stormzy, Fontaines D.C., Arca and Beth Gibbons among the names already set to play at the Danish non-profit event.
The Maccabees reunite in a triumphant return to headline All Points East
After eight years apart, The Maccabees return to headline All Points East, marking a decade since Marks to Prove It. Discover the story behind their reunion here.
‘We realised how much young women struggle with judgmental self-perception, so we flipped the script to celebrate, not criticise.’ | BLUAI give us a track-by-track breakdown of Save It For Later
A mix of indie rock and Americana, Save It For Later captures BLUAI’s reflections on life’s highs and lows, blending memories with cinematic storytelling.
‘We’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, and sometimes you just have to laugh at the craziness of it all.’ | Local Natives interviewed
Local Natives’ Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn discuss their new LP film and the themes of friendship, change, and nostalgia it captures. Ahead of their London show, they reflect on nearly two decades as a band, the surreal and candid moments on screen, and the bittersweet beauty of growing together.
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Left of the Dial 2024: 10 vital new artists we saw at the showcase festival
There’s buckets of fun and unconventional frolics to be had at Left of the Dial, but the onus is firmly on showcasing new alternative artists you need to know, or will be kicking yourself that you didn’t know sooner.
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How John Mayall lost his priceless blues records in a 1979 fire
John Mayall’s Hollywood home burned down in 1979, taking with it a treasure trove of rare blues records and live tapes. We wade through the story of a profound loss to blues history.
Ride take whynow through their 10 essential shoegaze albums.
As shoegaze enjoys a resurgence, Ride take whynow through 10 albums that shaped the genre, featuring classics by My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, and more.
The UK’s best rap-rock fusions: 8 artists redefining the sound of rebellion.
Rock and rap are colliding in the UK like never before. These 8 artists are fusing the genres with fresh, experimental sounds.
When Axl Rose sparked a Guns N’ Roses riot in 1991: ‘Thanks to the lame-ass security, I’m going home!’
The 1991 Riverport Riot, when Guns N’ Roses unleashed chaos on St. Louis, proved that rock and roll is more than just music—it’s a way of life.
10 iconic Tiny Desk concerts that redefined live music
These top 10 Tiny Desk gigs reveal the true essence of live music, with artists like Sting, T-Pain, Wu-Tang Clan and Jorja Smith delivering some of their most memorable performances.
Ziggy’s Last Stand | Reliving Bowie’s iconic farewell performance at the Hammersmith Odeon
In an unforgettable night at Hammersmith Odeon, David Bowie stunned fans by retiring Ziggy Stardust with a dramatic announcement, leaving the crowd in shock and reshaping rock history.
Muswell Hillbillies: Ray Davies and The Kink’s elegy for a working-class London in decline is today’s election anthem
Ray Davies’ songwriting in Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks is a bittersweet love letter to a disappearing London and a powerful elegy for British working-class culture.
Unveiling O and the London locations that shaped their music
Experience the highs and lows of O’s musical journey through London’s iconic studios, venues, and bus routes.