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Mychelle joins Jorja Smith on UK tour and drops ‘You Don’t Care About Me’
Mychelle shares ‘You Don’t Care About Me’, a soulful new single produced by Tom Henry, as she prepares to hit the road with Jorja Smith.

Soft Play announce Heavier Jelly with new single featuring Kate Nash
Soft Play’s Heavy Jelly gets a new lease on life with Heavier Jelly, arriving 18th April with fresh tracks and the new single ‘Slushy’ featuring Kate Nash.

Lip Filler embrace raw emotion on new single ‘Laugh Track’
Lip Filler return with ‘Laugh Track’ and a run of UK tour dates, bringing their blistering live energy to Brighton, London, Leeds, Bristol, and Birkenhead.

Pencil announce debut EP Bohemian Clutter and share ‘Silent Corners’
Pencil’s latest single ‘Silent Corners’ builds tension like a dance track before collapsing under its own weight. Their debut EP Bohemian Clutter follows in May.
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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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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.

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.