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Heartworms’ Glutton For Punishment is here – and it’s a darkly thrilling debut
Heartworms’ debut album Glutton For Punishment is out now, proving she’s more than just post-punk – and she’s taking it on the road for a 2025 UK/EU tour.

Rachel Chinouriri drops new All I Ever Asked ft. Sombr ahead of BRIT Awards
Rachel Chinouriri’s breakout year keeps getting bigger: she’s BRIT-nominated, hitting arenas with Sabrina Carpenter, and dropping a fresh take on All I Ever Asked with Sombr.

‘The Roundabout Racehorse’ races out as Welly teases Big in the Suburbs
Welly’s latest single, ‘The Roundabout Racehorse’, captures the awkward charm of going home – complete with a jockey-suit music video. Big in the Suburbs arrives 21st March.

Nova Twins, Darkoo, Odeal & more announced for MOBO Awards 2025
The MOBO Awards 2025 just revealed a second wave of performers, with an all-star R&B showcase led by DJ Ace and big names like Nova Twins, Odeal, and Darkoo.
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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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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.

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.