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

On her new EP ‘Payback Is A Dog’, the London talent alchemises life’s lessons with confidence and poise

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

Kelela draws on her past to carve out the future: “I’m trying to find a new place for us to live”

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

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

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

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

Metallica play cover of Tom Jones’ ‘Delilah’ at Principality in Cardiff – despite song being banned in venue

Six hospitalised following Angine de Poitrine set at Montreal Jazz Festival

Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert aren’t playing live with New Order “for the foreseeable future”

Cara Delevingne says she and Amber Heard “were entangled” during Johnny Depp court case

YOASOBI confirms ‘Overwatch’ collab

ALBUM REVIEWS

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

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

Kwn – ‘And All Pride Aside’ EP review: sensual, self-aware and super raw

Debbii Dawson – ‘Where Have All The Good Men Gone?’ EP review: dazzling pop for uncertain times

FEATURES

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

RaiNao: “I came into this world to leave it a better place with my art”

The best albums of 2026… so far!

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

Björk and ‘Arrival’ inspired the menacing space bangers of ‘Marathon’

The best TV shows of 2026… so far!

GIG REVIEWS

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

Bad Bunny live in London: history-making stadium show is a reminder of the power of community

Foo Fighters live in Liverpool: rock club vibes on a stadium scale from our greatest supergroup

Hayley Williams live in Manchester: Paramore star balances joy and rage at intimate UK show

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

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

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

The Anchoress tells us about “celebratory queer anthem” single ‘Throw Over Your Man’ featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield

Kelela draws on her past to carve out the future: “I’m trying to find a new place for us to live”

Ice Nine Kills on their “intense” ‘Dead By Daylight’ collab and why horror will never die

Swim Deep: “Being in a supergroup with Charli XCX felt like playing in a talent contest at school”

THE COVER

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

Hearts2Hearts: the sweet sound of a K-pop summer

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are finding the sweet spot between the weird and the wonderful

MORE NEWS

Adult DVD announce self-titled debut album with raucous Lidl-inspired new single ‘Cowboy On Aisle Three’

Biffy Clyro at Finsbury Park: check out the set times

Harry Shearer has been in 800 episodes of ‘The Simpsons’ – but has never watched it

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies, aged 74

Willy Wonka fans appalled by “ghoulish” Gene Wilder AI narration: “This is pure evil”

Watch My Chemical Romance dust off ‘Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back’ at Anfield and pay homage to Liverpool FC

Tom Hardy is returning for ‘Mobland’ season three after all

David Baddiel reacts to Harry Styles singing ‘Three Lions’ at Wembley

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Chloe Slater tells us about her debut album ‘Riot Youth’ and “encapsulating that feeling where it feels like anything could change”

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

Harry Shearer has been in 800 episodes of ‘The Simpsons’ – but has never watched it

Willy Wonka fans appalled by “ghoulish” Gene Wilder AI narration: “This is pure evil”

Tom Hardy is returning for ‘Mobland’ season three after all

David Baddiel reacts to Harry Styles singing ‘Three Lions’ at Wembley

‘Backrooms’ is returning to cinemas with an extended cut

Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner shouldn’t be the next James Bond, says former 007 casting boss

Rina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 to 50” new songs over the last two years

‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan lashes out at “marketing executives” who run Hollywood but know “nothing” about storytelling

FILM & TV REVIEWS

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

‘Supergirl’ review: Milly Alcock is exceptional in this bubbly, watchable hero flick

‘Jackass: Best And Last’ review: silly stunts and fond farewells

‘Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness: An Almost History Of America’ review: curb your enthusiasm for Larry David’s return

GAMING NEWS

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

Ice Nine Kills on their “intense” ‘Dead By Daylight’ collab and why horror will never die

PlayStation is deleting movies from your PS5 library

Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Boys’ music video features a ‘RuneScape’ easter egg

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ is being boycotted by game stores over physical release

GAME REVIEWS

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

‘Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight’ review: superhero-sized block-buster