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Little Grandad: the alt-country band speeding towards stardom

The buzzy London four-piece have been non-stop since they played their first gig a year ago – and some of them are still learning their instruments

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Trueno’s politically charged rap is putting him on the path to global success

Step right up! Haute & Freddy’s pop circus of wild imagination awaits

Wolf Alice live in London: Britain’s finest come home in style

Jackson Connor’s ‘Tip Toe’ breakout has been a long time coming

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ review: a treasure chest of sea-faring adventures

Oasis reportedly set for huge 2027 UK and European tour – including Knebworth and massive Manchester residency

Duffy returns to play first concert in 15 years after kidnap and assault ordeal

Spotify marks 20th anniversary with ‘Your Party of the Year(s)’ – like ‘Wrapped’ for your entire music history

The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards describes America as “a bit of a disappointment at the moment”

‘The Odyssey’ first reactions hail it as a ‘triumph’: “Not even the gods can prepare you”

Phoebe Bridgers shares ‘Lost Boys’ game inspired by ‘Temple Run’ and ‘RuneScape’

ALBUM REVIEWS

Mary In The Junkyard – ‘Role Model Hermit’: filmic debut that balances grit and grandeur

Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor

Sienna Spiro – ‘Visitor’ review: a gifted vocalist finding her place in the spotlight

Chanel Beads – ‘Your Day Will Come’ (2026) review: woozily brilliant indie-pop from an experimental darling

FEATURES

Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones’ future: “I’m already writing for the next album”

How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”

Gerran Howell’s rise on ‘The Pitt’ is just what the doctor ordered

Nia Smith is closing old cycles and setting a new wheel in motion

Soundtrack Of My Life: Jason Momoa

The best games of 2026… so far!

GIG REVIEWS

Wolf Alice live in London: Britain’s finest come home in style

Robyn live in London: a pop superstar on supreme form

Florence + The Machine and David Byrne bring the love to day one of Open’er Festival 2026

My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendental

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Little Grandad: the alt-country band speeding towards stardom

Jackson Connor’s ‘Tip Toe’ breakout has been a long time coming

James Ford tells us about writing new album ‘Lost In Another World’ while in hospital receiving treatment for leukemia

Trueno’s politically charged rap is putting him on the path to global success

New indie supergroup M.O.T.H.E.R.: “I wanted it to be the guitar version of N.E.R.D.”

Soundtrack Of My Life: Ed Gamble

THE COVER

Step right up! Haute & Freddy’s pop circus of wild imagination awaits

Ebbb’s euphoric synth-pop hits you where it hurts

Hearts2Hearts: the sweet sound of a K-pop summer

MORE NEWS

Brian Molko would want Yungblud to play him in a Placebo biopic: “But he might struggle with my accent!”

Watch Chappell Roan make ‘Casual’ dating confession at Rosalía show

Interpol stare down AI on atmospheric new single ‘Iron City’

Listen to Courteeners’ love-struck new single ‘Plus One Forever’

Zooey Deschanel went blonde for ‘Elf’ because she was supposed to play pop star “like Britney Spears”

Sacha Baron Cohen filmed new ‘Ali G’ movie in secret

Lewis Capaldi buys drinks for pub full of England fans to celebrate Mexico win

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner explains why they avoid politics: “Just watch ‘South Park’”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules

Any Young Mechanic use folk traditions to go against the grain

Konyikeh is letting every part of herself shine

XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”

FILM & TV NEWS

Britney Spears biopic set to be written by ‘New Girl’ creator Liz Meriwether

Brian Molko would want Yungblud to play him in a Placebo biopic: “But he might struggle with my accent!”

Zooey Deschanel went blonde for ‘Elf’ because she was supposed to play pop star “like Britney Spears”

Sacha Baron Cohen filmed new ‘Ali G’ movie in secret

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner explains why they avoid politics: “Just watch ‘South Park’”

Christopher Nolan explains why ‘The Odyssey’ uses modern English for dialogue

Green Day announce massive ‘Nimrods’ soundtrack with fan favourites and new live recordings

Kate Winslet reportedly joining ‘Adolescence’ cast for series two

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Evil Dead Burn’ review: hotly anticipated horror sequel never quite catches fire

‘The Invite’ review: RSVP yes to this wickedly relatable dinner-date drama

‘Elle’ review: ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel is a peppy, hot pink delight

‘The Bear’ season five review: tuck into the final helping of this heartfelt kitchen drama

GAMING NEWS

Xbox Game Pass confirms first wave of July 2026 additions

Phoebe Bridgers shares ‘Lost Boys’ game inspired by ‘Temple Run’ and ‘RuneScape’

Hideo Kojima and more respond to PlayStation killing physical discs

‘EA Sports FC’ celebrates England’s World Cup success with ‘FIFA’ bangers playlist

YOASOBI confirms ‘Overwatch’ collab

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ plays “best” on the PlayStation 5

‘Persona’ live-action adaptation in the works from ‘Stranger Things’ producers

PlayStation 6 could cost more than $1000

GAME REVIEWS

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ review: a treasure chest of sea-faring adventures

Mixtape review: casual gamer’s dream with a killer soundtrack

‘Star Fox’ review: refuelled space-shooter ready for a fresh generation

‘007 First Light’ review: no video game has done Bond better