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From college friendship to one of Dublin’s most talked-about new acts, Burglar are carving out a space of their own with harmony-led indie-pop and a love of all things 90s.

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The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
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The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig
Live Review

Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig

At a rare small-venue show in Brixton, Muse debut material from their upcoming album.

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity
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Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

By Felicity Newton
"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves
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"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

By Steven Loftin
Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’
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Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’

Written in the wake of relocation and reflection, Courtney Barnett’s new album finds her trusting the subconscious - and a well-timed mantis.

By Ciaran Picker
Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself
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Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself

On her third album 'Ricochet', Lindsey Jordan swaps teenage romance for mortality, time and the terror of loving anything too much. It's her most expansive and emotionally ambitious record yet.

By Martyn Young
Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’
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Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’

Two decades in, Scranton emo mainstays Tigers Jaw are still evolving. Their new album ‘Lost on You’ finds the band reckoning with time, growth and the people they’ve been along the way.

By Rob Mair
James Blake has nothing left to prove
Features

James Blake has nothing left to prove

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

By Martyn Young
Kim Gordon plays to win
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Kim Gordon plays to win

Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth co-founder, visual artist and lifelong disruptor - is back with her third solo album 'Play Me'. It's a fierce, funny record that dares AI (and everyone else) to keep up.

By Ali Shutler
The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
News

The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
News

The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig
Live Review

Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig

At a rare small-venue show in Brixton, Muse debut material from their upcoming album.

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity
Features

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

By Felicity Newton
"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves
Features

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

By Steven Loftin
Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’
Features

Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’

Written in the wake of relocation and reflection, Courtney Barnett’s new album finds her trusting the subconscious - and a well-timed mantis.

By Ciaran Picker
Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself
Features

Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself

On her third album 'Ricochet', Lindsey Jordan swaps teenage romance for mortality, time and the terror of loving anything too much. It's her most expansive and emotionally ambitious record yet.

By Martyn Young
Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’
Features

Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’

Two decades in, Scranton emo mainstays Tigers Jaw are still evolving. Their new album ‘Lost on You’ finds the band reckoning with time, growth and the people they’ve been along the way.

By Rob Mair
James Blake has nothing left to prove
Features

James Blake has nothing left to prove

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

By Martyn Young
Kim Gordon plays to win
Features

Kim Gordon plays to win

Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth co-founder, visual artist and lifelong disruptor - is back with her third solo album 'Play Me'. It's a fierce, funny record that dares AI (and everyone else) to keep up.

By Ali Shutler
The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
News

The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’
Features

Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’

Two decades in, Scranton emo mainstays Tigers Jaw are still evolving. Their new album ‘Lost on You’ finds the band reckoning with time, growth and the people they’ve been along the way.

By Rob Mair
James Blake has nothing left to prove
Features

James Blake has nothing left to prove

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

By Martyn Young
Kim Gordon plays to win
Features

Kim Gordon plays to win

Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth co-founder, visual artist and lifelong disruptor - is back with her third solo album 'Play Me'. It's a fierce, funny record that dares AI (and everyone else) to keep up.

By Ali Shutler
The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
News

The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig
Live Review

Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig

At a rare small-venue show in Brixton, Muse debut material from their upcoming album.

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity
Features

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

By Felicity Newton
"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves
Features

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

By Steven Loftin
Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’
Features

Courtney Barnett lets instinct lead the way on ‘Creature of Habit’

Written in the wake of relocation and reflection, Courtney Barnett’s new album finds her trusting the subconscious - and a well-timed mantis.

By Ciaran Picker
Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself
Features

Snail Mail stares into the void and finds herself

On her third album 'Ricochet', Lindsey Jordan swaps teenage romance for mortality, time and the terror of loving anything too much. It's her most expansive and emotionally ambitious record yet.

By Martyn Young
Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’
Features

Tigers Jaw confront past, present and future on ‘Lost on You’

Two decades in, Scranton emo mainstays Tigers Jaw are still evolving. Their new album ‘Lost on You’ finds the band reckoning with time, growth and the people they’ve been along the way.

By Rob Mair
James Blake has nothing left to prove
Features

James Blake has nothing left to prove

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

By Martyn Young
Kim Gordon plays to win
Features

Kim Gordon plays to win

Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth co-founder, visual artist and lifelong disruptor - is back with her third solo album 'Play Me'. It's a fierce, funny record that dares AI (and everyone else) to keep up.

By Ali Shutler
The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’
News

The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

By Sam Taylor
The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy
Features

The 1975's Ross MacDonald is pushing himself to the limit for music therapy

Ross MacDonald is trading stadiums for saddle sores as he cycles 1,100 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.

By Martyn Young
Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig
Live Review

Muse welcome ‘The Wow! Signal’ with a giddy, playful comeback gig

At a rare small-venue show in Brixton, Muse debut material from their upcoming album.

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity
Features

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

By Felicity Newton
"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves
Features

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

By Steven Loftin
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UK headline tour and instore dates are confirmed alongside the new track.

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Just Mustard have shared a Daniel Avery remix of ‘ENDLESS DEATHLESS’, diving deeper into “beautiful distortion”

The Dundalk group are currently on tour around Europe.

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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world

From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

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MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world

On their fourth album 'Dancing On The Wall', MUNA step into a darker, sweat-soaked world where queer desire, apocalypse anxiety and theatrical self-awareness collide.

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Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance

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Any Other Questions with… Softcult
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Any Other Questions with… Softcult

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FEB 6, 2026•BY Dork
Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world

From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Ali Shutler
Any Other Questions with… Softcult
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Any Other Questions with… Softcult

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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world

From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Ali Shutler
MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world
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MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world

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MAR 6, 2026•BY Neive McCarthy
Check out The Orielles' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. L$D, The Specials, Metronomy and more
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MAR 6, 2026•BY Dork
A day in the life of... samxemma
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Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance
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Louis Tomlinson: "I am a mildly disruptive guy"
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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
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From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world

From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Ali Shutler
MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world
FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world

On their fourth album 'Dancing On The Wall', MUNA step into a darker, sweat-soaked world where queer desire, apocalypse anxiety and theatrical self-awareness collide.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Neive McCarthy
Check out The Orielles' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. L$D, The Specials, Metronomy and more
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Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance
FEATURESEARLY ACCESS

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Eleven months after 'Rushmere', they've made their boldest record in years - a fun-first, collaboration-heavy 'Prizefighter' with Aaron Dessner and a guest list that screams Dork-core, from Gracie Abrams to Justin Vernon.

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Louis Tomlinson: "I am a mildly disruptive guy"
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With ‘How Did I Get Here?’, Louis Tomlinson slows everything down, chases joy over expectation and discovers a lighter, braver version of himself along the way.

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Ninush: Starting again, on her own terms
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Best known for her time with Black Country, New Road, Nina Lim is now leading her own project as Ninush.

FEB 6, 2026•BY Steven Loftin
Any Other Questions with… Softcult
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Any Other Questions with… Softcult

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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world
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Holly Humberstone builds her own fairytale in a cruel world

From Grimm’s Fairy Tales to South East London renovations, Holly Humberstone’s second album transforms upheaval into escapism. ‘Cruel World’ is a celebration of sisterhood, romance and learning to trust your instincts when everything else feels unstable.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Ali Shutler
MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world
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MUNA are dancing at the edge of the world

On their fourth album 'Dancing On The Wall', MUNA step into a darker, sweat-soaked world where queer desire, apocalypse anxiety and theatrical self-awareness collide.

MAR 6, 2026•BY Neive McCarthy
Check out The Orielles' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. L$D, The Specials, Metronomy and more
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The Orielles take us through the music that meant the most to them during their teenage years.

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A day in the life of... samxemma

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Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance
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Welcome to the Mumford & Sons Renaissance

Eleven months after 'Rushmere', they've made their boldest record in years - a fun-first, collaboration-heavy 'Prizefighter' with Aaron Dessner and a guest list that screams Dork-core, from Gracie Abrams to Justin Vernon.

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Louis Tomlinson: "I am a mildly disruptive guy"
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Louis Tomlinson: "I am a mildly disruptive guy"

With ‘How Did I Get Here?’, Louis Tomlinson slows everything down, chases joy over expectation and discovers a lighter, braver version of himself along the way.

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Ninush: Starting again, on her own terms
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Best known for her time with Black Country, New Road, Nina Lim is now leading her own project as Ninush.

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RAYE at the O2 Arena: a gorgeous, gritty ode to joy

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Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 2: Friday takes over

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Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 2: Friday takes over

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David Byrne turns big ideas into bigger pop at London's Eventim Apollo

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Dork’s Here Comes Your Jan @ 100 Club – Night 2: Friday takes over

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Courtney Barnett has announced a UK and European tour following ‘Creature of Habit’
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Courtney Barnett has announced a UK and European tour following ‘Creature of Habit’

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Bleachers have announced a major UK and European tour, culminating at London’s Eventim Apollo
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Bleachers have announced a major UK and European tour, culminating at London’s Eventim Apollo

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8 Apr
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The 1975’s Ross MacDonald and PVRIS’ Brian MacDonald have begun their 1,100-mile charity cycle across the UK

The iconic route will be completed over two weeks for Nordoff and Robbins.

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Olivia Rodrigo has shared when we'll get her new single 'Drop Dead'
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Olivia Rodrigo has shared when we'll get her new single 'Drop Dead'

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Arlo Parks is taking her storytelling to the dancefloor

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The Strokes have announced ‘Reality Awaits’, their first album since 2020, with new track ‘Going Shopping’

Their seventh album arrives in June via Cult Records and RCA Records.

7 Apr
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Refunds will be issued after weeks of sponsor withdrawals and political backlash.

7 Apr
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Good Kid are building their own indie empire

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The recordings preview his forthcoming concert film and third studio album 'American Stories'.

2 Apr
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