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Elmiene is in pursuit of honest artistry: “I’m just writing what my soul is telling me to write”

Guided by lineage, learning and lived experience, the British-Sudanese singer has become an unignorable new voice

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Mitski’s new single ‘Where’s My Phone?’ is a surprising return from one of indie’s most offline songwriters

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: sensational horror sequel will shake you to the core

Slipknot’s Clown built a dark fantasy ‘Minecraft’ realm to help him grieve

‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ review: sweet and silly ‘Game Of Thrones’ prequel

Robbie Williams – ‘Britpop’ review: a love letter to the ’90s and bid to live forever

Noel Gallagher reflects on Oasis ‘Live ’25’, reveals he’s “back at work” this week – fuelling rumours of new music

Aphex Twin overtakes Taylor Swift for monthly YouTube listeners

Metallica reportedly finalising Las Vegas Sphere residency deal

BRIT Awards announce 2026 Critics’ Choice winner

Netflix tells directors to repeat plot for people using phones while watching, says Matt Damon

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ headquarters shut down following “major explosion”

ALBUM REVIEWS

Clothesline From Hell – ‘Slather On The Honey’ review: a concise collection of genre-twisting surprises

Sleaford Mods – ‘The Demise Of Planet X’ review: come armageddon, bring the noise

Robbie Williams – ‘Britpop’ review: a love letter to the ’90s and bid to live forever

The Cribs – ‘Selling A Vibe’ review: there’s vibrant life in the indie stalwarts yet

FEATURES

Aliyah’s Interlude is ready to inspire a movement with her bold rap bops

Alfie Williams doesn’t think you’re ready for ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’

Ellur’s indie-pop gold seeks out inner peace: “Life’s been this thing that I’ve struggled through, but music’s always helped me out of it”

20 unmissable movies to look forward to in 2026

20 massive TV shows to look forward to in 2026

14 unmissable games to look forward to in 2026

GIG REVIEWS

Cameron Winter live in London: Geese star soars with the voice of a future great

Radiohead live in London: a generous and visceral hit parade (of sorts)

Lorde live in London: an intimate, intentional portrait of an artist put back together

Ethel Cain live in London: a strong-minded rejection of all things pop

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

How Blood Cultures made a psychedelic skate soundtrack masterpiece

Lee Byung-hun’s next step after ‘Squid Game’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is a gamechanger

Aliyah’s Interlude is ready to inspire a movement with her bold rap bops

What is Kali’s fate? ‘Stranger Things’ Linnea Berthelsen breaks down her shock return

DIIV’s Zachary Cole Smith one year after LA’s wildfires: “It feels like swimming in trauma”

The Twilight Sad tell us about devastating new album ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’: “Everybody is going to go through something like this”

THE COVER

Elmiene is in pursuit of honest artistry: “I’m just writing what my soul is telling me to write”

Cardinals are indie’s next great storytellers: “Vulnerability might be the only valuable thing when creating art”

Mon Rovîa’s ‘Afro Appalachian’ folk songs are rooted in resilience and love

MORE NEWS

Listen to Cardinals’ “cathartic” new single ‘I Like You’

Ed Sheeran is asking fans to “text in song recommendations” for 2026 ‘Loop Tour’

Roger Waters says his views on “evil, demented” President Trump could get him killed

Noel Gallagher reflects on Oasis ‘Live ’25’, reveals he’s “back at work” this week – fuelling rumours of new music

How to watch ‘The Traitors Ireland’ in the UK

Netflix shares trailer for new ‘Take That’ docuseries – capturing “beginning of the end” in ’90s

Billy Bob Thornton denies he’s quitting ‘Landman’ after season two

Listen to Hayley Williams’ heartfelt cover of her grandfather’s ’70s song ‘Friends Or Lovers’

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Kurayamisaka tell stories with sincere, blown-out bliss from Japan’s spirited underground

Rising star Skye Newman is the most exciting – and honest – voice in the UK charts

Rapper Tkandz is making the most of his moment

Fun-loving girl band XO are ready to lift our spirits

FILM & TV NEWS

‘The Traitors’ season four finale to be shown in UK cinemas

How to watch ‘The Traitors Ireland’ in the UK

Netflix shares trailer for new ‘Take That’ docuseries – capturing “beginning of the end” in ’90s

Billy Bob Thornton denies he’s quitting ‘Landman’ after season two

Netflix tells directors to repeat plot for people using phones while watching, says Matt Damon

‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ viewers react to “diabolical” poo scene

Stellan Skarsgård criticises “criminal” Trump over Greenland threats: “It’s a little man who got megalomania”

‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers, dies, aged 76

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: sensational horror sequel will shake you to the core

‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ review: sweet and silly ‘Game Of Thrones’ prequel

‘A Thousand Blows’ season two review: another thrilling round of bruising boxing drama

‘Hamnet’ review: sob your eyes out to this tragic Shakespeare origin story

GAMING NEWS

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ headquarters shut down following “major explosion”

‘Minecraft’ to add controversial age verification

‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ rock band announce 35th anniversary world tour

Bruno Mars performs in Roblox’s ‘Steal A Brainrot’

‘Hytale’ soundtrack is now available to stream

Donald Trump angers gamers with odd “Whole Milk” ‘Stardew Valley’ meme

‘The Sims’ mobile game is shutting down next week

‘Fallout’ is getting a ‘Big Brother’-inspired spin-off

GAME REVIEWS

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ review: Nintendo’s biggest badass returns

‘Kirby Air Riders’ review: ‘Mario Kart World’s rebellious little brother

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7’ review: one of the best yet

ROG Xbox Ally review: disappointing handheld is no match for its rivals