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The Kooks release new single ‘Compass Will Fracture’ ahead of seventh album Never/Know
‘Compass Will Fracture’ is a psych-leaning new track from The Kooks’ Never/Know, out 9th May.

Matt Maltese shares new single ‘Buses Replace Trains’ ahead of sixth album Hers
Matt Maltese shares new single ‘Buses Replace Trains’, taken from Hers, out 16th May.

Tough Cookie share blistering second single ‘Happiness’
Tough Cookie return with ‘Happiness’, a raw, guitar-heavy track about addiction and recovery.

Billie Marten shares new single ‘Leap Year’ from upcoming album Dog Eared
Billie Marten’s latest single ‘Leap Year’ imagines a couple meeting once every four years.
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When Jim Morrison was arrested on stage for inciting a riot
In 1967, Jim Morrison’s arrest during a live performance marked a pivotal moment in rock history, challenging authority and cultural norms.

Inside David Bowie’s other life as a neo-expressionist painter
On the eighth anniversary of the chameleonic musician’s death, we’ve delved into his other life as a celebrated neo-expressionist painter.

Disorder! | When a Joy Division gig became a riot
The 1980 Joy Division concert in Derby Hall spiralled into chaos, marking a pivotal yet tragic moment in punk history, overshadowed by Ian Curtis’s personal crisis.
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R.E.M., The Smiths, Nirvana – who might reunite next?
If Oasis is possible, is anyone off the table? Here are the reunions we’d love to see next.

Why, 20 years later, Dig! is still the ultimate music doc
As Dig! returns to cinemas, we revisit the chaos, creativity and collapse at the heart of a cult classic.

Overwhelmed? A guide to music’s most daunting discographies
Some bands release albums faster than you can listen to them. Here’s how to navigate the most overwhelming discographies in music history.

Why Spotify’s AI DJ will NEVER replace real DJs
AI is creeping into the DJ booth, but does Spotify’s AI DJ offer anything new? Or is it just another form of playlist curation in disguise?

Courting’s Ultimate Touring Survival Guide
Courting reveal their five essential survival tips for life on tour, plus their ultimate packing list.

Heroes and Villains of 2024: Music’s Dizzying Highs and Tragic Lows
From Charli XCX setting trends to Dave Grohl shocking fans, 2024 proved unforgettable. Here’s a look at who reigned and who fell short in the music world.

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.

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.