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

Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp used to be frustrated songwriters for hire. Now they’ve created their own thrilling musical world where crisp ’80s synth-pop meets flamboyant Renaissance fashion

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Robyn live in London: a pop superstar on supreme form

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

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

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

Soundtrack Of My Life: Ed Gamble

TRENDING NEWS

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

Watch Wolf Alice cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ at massive London homecoming Finsbury Park show

Watch the first trailer for Steven Knight’s “landmark” Oasis documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’

Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas expand on his “white privilege” American Zionism comments in full Oxford Union speech

Liam Gallagher reacts after another England World Cup win soundtracked by ‘Wonderwall’ and almost predicting the Mexico score

PlayStation is deleting movies from your PS5 library

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

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

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

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

Taylor Momsen talks “tapping into the innermost, darkest corners” of her mind for The Pretty Reckless’ ‘Dear God’

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

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

Mad Cool announces transport plan for 2026

‘The Simpsons’ Mexico World Cup prediction over as England win

Bruce Springsteen says he’s a “patriot” for vocal opposition to Trump: “I believe in critical patriotism”

Lewis Capaldi announces global livestream from BST Hyde Park show

Watch Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile cover Elvis Presley, as Josh Homme covers Tom Petty at Gansett Games

‘House Of The Dragon’ fans blown away by “fantastic” twist: “Took my breath away”

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

Liam Gallagher reacts after another England World Cup win soundtracked by ‘Wonderwall’ and almost predicting the Mexico score

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

‘The Simpsons’ Mexico World Cup prediction over as England win

‘House Of The Dragon’ fans blown away by “fantastic” twist: “Took my breath away”

Dustin Hoffman claims America is as divided as during Vietnam War

Tom Holland thought Christopher Nolan hated his performance in ‘The Odyssey’ at first

Bam Margera rules out any ‘Jackass’ reunion: “I never want to see them ever again in my life”

Watch the first trailer for Steven Knight’s “landmark” Oasis documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’

Trump accuses Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, and more of suffering “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in AI video

Every song on the ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ season three soundtrack

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘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

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

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