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FKA twigs will curate Meltdown 2027 at Southbank Centre
FKA twigs will headline and curate Southbank Centre’s 2027 Meltdown, while Hometown Meltdown takes the festival model to six grassroots venues.
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Jamie T has spent nearly two decades trying to balance an obsessive need to write songs with a fairly strong desire not to be famous. After almost walking away altogether, 'Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)' finds him working out how to have both.
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Hot Chip’s ninth album arrives in January, led by new single ‘Random Violence’ and followed by UK and European dates.
Kacey Musgraves’ 16-track ‘Middle of Nowhere’ companion arrives in January.
The Cribs will play ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ in full at Tileyard North next August, with ¡Forward, Russia! joining them.
A stage musical built around Amy Winehouse’s songs is reportedly in early development, with casting said to be under way.
The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers will return as musical guests on Saturday Night Live in November, appearing alongside hosts Druski and John Mulaney.
Tate McRae’s new single ‘Housewife’ is out now, accompanied by a music video filmed in the South of France.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘expectations’ now features Chappell Roan on a Daniel Nigro-produced remix, alongside a 1970s game-show-inspired video.
The Sheffield rapper and producer will release ‘BINE (Born In New England)’ on 30th October.
The second song from Blackhaine’s debut album ‘Saints In The Wethouse’ arrives with a Mao Morgó-directed video.
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Blu DeTiger grew up on New York's clubs, grooves and restless energy. Second album 'N.Y. Baby' takes her back to where it all started, with dancing firmly on the agenda.
Remi Wolf has always done things at full volume. For her third album 'Mud', she's discovered a different kind of freedom, swapping some of her maximalism for a rawer sound that feels every bit as unmistakably her.
Claud has a new dog, a happy relationship and a third album full of love songs. Naturally, they're wondering how long all this good fortune can last.
This month, we nab Master Peace to spy on 24 hours in their life.
Rachel Chinouriri's acclaimed debut made her one of British music's most exciting new voices. Two years, countless huge shows and a fair few revelations later, she's ready to introduce a different side of herself.
Back from tour with a haul of second-hand gear, Starcleaner Reunion let their debut album 'Umbrella' get gloriously out of hand. A childhood garage can take you surprisingly far.
Being in your twenties in 2026 is exhausting, and Chloe Slater knows it. Her debut album ‘Riot Youth’ takes aim at the forces keeping young people angry, isolated and afraid, while insisting that there's still plenty worth fighting for.
Blu DeTiger grew up on New York's clubs, grooves and restless energy. Second album 'N.Y. Baby' takes her back to where it all started, with dancing firmly on the agenda.
Remi Wolf has always done things at full volume. For her third album 'Mud', she's discovered a different kind of freedom, swapping some of her maximalism for a rawer sound that feels every bit as unmistakably her.
Austin trio Being Dead have joined Polyvinyl with two new songs, two videos and some unusually aquatic subject matter.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has matched Mariah Carey’s record with 26 weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart.
The Paris trio introduce themselves with ‘Sky Problem’, ahead of a six-track debut EP in early 2027.
Blu DeTiger grew up on New York's clubs, grooves and restless energy. Second album 'N.Y. Baby' takes her back to where it all started, with dancing firmly on the agenda.
Bleachers’ new single ‘Blood Brothers’ is out now, ahead of the band’s November and December UK and European tour dates.
Lady Gaga replied “don’t worry” when a fan asked her not to make them wait too long for more music, but she has not announced a release.
Pinhead Gunpowder will play Berkeley’s 924 Gilman St. on 6th November, with tickets sold in person at the club.
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Staking their claim to be the best band of their generation.
Staking their claim to be the best band of their generation.
'Sugar Rush' captures a young band at precisely the point where enthusiasm, confidence and a lot of gigging have started feeding into each other. It's messy, urgent and ridiculously alive.
This month, we nab Master Peace to spy on 24 hours in their life.
Doechii’s latest Swamp Session, ‘Catwoman’, is out now as she continues work on her debut album.
Being in your twenties in 2026 is exhausting, and Chloe Slater knows it. Her debut album ‘Riot Youth’ takes aim at the forces keeping young people angry, isolated and afraid, while insisting that there's still plenty worth fighting for.
Party In The Paddock will return to Tasmania next February with Gang of Youths, Ninajirachi, Hilltop Hoods and more.
Talking Heads’ four members have reunited for ‘New Feeling’, a coffee-table book arriving on 18th May.
A year ago, Basht were still putting the final pieces of the band together. Now, debut album ‘Poor Advice’ finds the Dublin four-piece trusting their instincts and refusing to settle into any one lane.
R&B singer and electronic music obsessive Rochelle Jordan has always believed in the possibilities of the remix. Now, she's handed 'Through The Wall' over to some of dance music's most exciting names.
Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi and the Amy Winehouse Band reunited in Camden for a one-night performance of the album in full.
Marsy’s five-track ‘Miss Wave’ EP arrives on Heavenly Recordings on 20th November, with its title track and video out now.
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'Dune: Part Three' comes to ODEON early on 15th December
'Dune: Part Three' comes to ODEON early on 15th December
Claud has a new dog, a happy relationship and a third album full of love songs. Naturally, they're wondering how long all this good fortune can last.
Marika Hackman’s fifth album arrives in February 2027, alongside a UK and EU tour opening at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has matched Mariah Carey’s record with 26 weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart.
