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Lankum: “This generation of Irish artists have a confidence to stand up and be themselves”

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Ranking the ‘Fallout’ games by their radio stations

Steven Knight on ‘This Town’ and his big-budget ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie

Sam Fender provides new album update and admits he “rushed” to get ‘Seventeen Going Under’ out

Linkin Park reportedly planning 2025 tour with new female vocalist

Stamping out sexual assault at gigs: “Make your voice heard and show solidarity”

Bambie Thug on Eurovision 2024: “I know that my heart is in the right place”

ENHYPEN announce special album ‘Memorabilia’, out next month

‘Escape From Tarkov’ faces backlash over £215 ‘Unheard’ edition and subsequent apology

ALBUM REVIEWS

Bullion – ‘Affection’ review: alt-pop that deserves to be heard by the masses

The Lemon Twigs – ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ review: the D’Addarios reach for the stars

Pet Shop Boys – ‘Nonetheless’ review: still setting pop’s benchmark

St. Vincent – ‘All Born Screaming’ review: life, death and Dave Grohl on drums

FEATURES

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

Jack Antonoff: “I’ve always felt really misunderstood – it’s like a driving, pounding feeling in me”

Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes

Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”

Fontaines D.C.’s daring comeback single ‘Starburster’ is their most experimental work yet

GIG REVIEWS

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

Doja Cat live at Coachella: an off-the-wall spectacular

The Hives live in London: precision-engineered for a good time

Tyler, The Creator live at Coachella: a brilliant reminder of a cult hero’s power

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Stamping out sexual assault at gigs: “Make your voice heard and show solidarity”

Bambie Thug on Eurovision 2024: “I know that my heart is in the right place”

NCT’s Doyoung on ‘Youth’: “I made a conscious effort to really show who I am”

House Of Protection: Former Fever 333 members and Jordan Fish talk launching a “new era”

Meet Everyone Says Hi – a new band made up of ex Kaiser Chiefs, Kooks, Dead 60s and Howling Bells

The Wolfe Tones play surprise London pub gig and tell us about being “very special to the Irish diaspora”

THE COVER

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

Lana Lubany: “It never occurred to put elements of my culture in pop music”

MORE NEWS

Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day dressed up as Beavis and Butt-Head for ‘The Fall Guy’ premiere

Manchester’s Co-Op Live cancel opening for a third time, pulling A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show last minute due to “venue-related technical issue”

Fontaines D.C. announce intimate surprise New York show for next week

Blur share “unseen moments” from ‘Parklife’ shoot and restored music video

Why does Martha misspell messages in ‘Baby Reindeer’?

Moby on apologising for calling Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan a “deadbeat” who “owes him a remix”

‘Challengers’ ending explained: what happens between Art and Patrick?

Slipknot announce ‘Here Comes The Pain’ 25th anniversary US tour with Knocked Loose and more

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

Touring Luxembourg with Francis of Delirium, the indie star making big waves in a tiny country

FILM & TV NEWS

Jenna Ortega won’t be returning to Netflix’s Jurassic Park series

‘The Repair Shop’ presenter Jay Blades opens up on uncle’s recent murder

Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day dressed up as Beavis and Butt-Head for ‘The Fall Guy’ premiere

Why does Martha misspell messages in ‘Baby Reindeer’?

‘Challengers’ ending explained: what happens between Art and Patrick?

Ghost announce details of debut feature film ‘RITE HERE RITE NOW’

Amy Schumer responds to online backlash to her Israel-Hamas social media posts

Chris Hemsworth says response to Alzheimer’s reveal “pissed me off”

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workers

‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ review: moving romance amid the horrors of the Holocaust

‘Challengers’ review: Zendaya’s titillating tennis drama is one of the year’s best movies

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

GAMING NEWS

Square Enix abandons £112million of in-development projects in bid to “streamline” output

Funko Pop! game to feature over 60 characters from a number of beloved franchises

Xbox confirms June showcase alongside a secret Direct

‘Sims’ rival ‘Life By You’ confirms June Early Access launch date

Here’s why city-building game ‘Manor Lords’ is taking over the internet

‘Game of Thrones’ could be getting an MMO game

Hardcore shooter ‘Gray Zone Warfare’ looks perfect for ‘Tarkov’ fans

‘Starfield’ story DLC has a launch window

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark