Music News
125 years of Black British music: Inside the V&A’s new landmark exhibition
The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum celebrates the growth of Black British music since the start of the 20th century.
Music News
Meet Silver Gore, the electro pop duo on a mission to bring back fun
The duo of Ava Gore and Ethan P. Flynn are on a mission to create fun electro earworms that, once heard, you’ll struggle to get out of your brain…
Film Reviews
Charli XCX Stars in a Movie About Volcanoes. It’s Oddly Moving
Erupcja is the sort of modest indie that feels like it was made for the price of a Brat tour ticket. It also gives the pop star a chance to flex her acting chops
Music
Music News
Johnny Lloyd returns with Band of Revelations and shares new song ‘All the Way Home’
“All roads have led to Band Of Revelations,” said Lloyd of his new project, inspired by greats such as Muddy Waters and Van Morrison.
Music News
125 years of Black British music: Inside the V&A’s new landmark exhibition
The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum celebrates the growth of Black British music since the start of the 20th century.
TV News
Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Claims
Melbourne police in Australia confirmed they are investigating “a historical sexual assault that occurred in 2010.” Perry has previously denied the accusations
Music News
Madonna confirms ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’ sequel
Madonna’s latest arrives in July.
Music News
Meet Silver Gore, the electro pop duo on a mission to bring back fun
The duo of Ava Gore and Ethan P. Flynn are on a mission to create fun electro earworms that, once heard, you’ll struggle to get out of your brain…
Music News
Kanye West Postpones Show in France After Facing Potential Ban: ‘My Sole Decision’
French officials publicly announced plans to block the artist amid ongoing backlash to his past antisemitic comments
Features
Holly Humberstone: world of her own
After packing up the dilapidated family home, Humberstone found herself eschewing LA producers and embracing the beauty of everyday life in south-east London to craft the optimistic fantasy of new album ‘Cruel World’
Meet Wesley Joseph, the Walsall polymath releasing a timeless debut album
“I always try and punch above my weight class,” Joseph says as he prepares to unveil his sonically varied and brilliantly ambitious first LP
Meet Pollyfromthedirt, the masked Darlington artist writing hallucinations of English identity
As he releases new EP ‘The dirt pt. 2’, we get to know a special new songwriter existing on the frayed edges of singer-songwriter music, ambient, hip-hop and beyond
How Daniel Blumberg became Hollywood’s most in-demand composer
At home in Hackney, the Oscar-winner explains the immersive process and restless creativity that has made him a go-to collaborator in the film world
Film
Charli XCX Stars in a Movie About Volcanoes. It’s Oddly Moving
Erupcja is the sort of modest indie that feels like it was made for the price of a Brat tour ticket. It also gives the pop star a chance to flex her acting chops
‘California Schemin’ review: Hip hop hoax biopic is an absolute treat
This audacious true tale of two Scottish rappers trying to make it big is a brilliant directorial debut for James McAvoy.
‘California Schemin’: How James McAvoy brought the Great Hip Hop Hoax to the big screen
James McAvoy talks opportunities for Scottish talent as he brings the incredible true story of Silibil N’ Brains, who pulled off Scotland’s great “hip-hop hoax”, to the silver screen.
What is ‘The Drama’ really about?
An attempt to talk about the new Zendaya and Robert Pattinson movie without revealing why everyone is losing their minds over it
How Daniel Blumberg became Hollywood’s most in-demand composer
At home in Hackney, the Oscar-winner explains the immersive process and restless creativity that has made him a go-to collaborator in the film world
‘Lord of the Rings’ superfan Stephen Colbert to write new movie for Peter Jackson
The film will follow ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’, which is being directed by Andy Serkis
Holly Humberstone ‘Cruel World’ review: simply sublime songwriting
The singer’s best album yet grapples with the universal feeling of childhood slipping away, transmitted through brilliantly specific vignettes
Arlo Parks ‘Ambiguous Desire’ review: Devastating and danceable all at once
On her accomplished third album, Arlo Parks shows that the dance floor is the place to forget your problems…
Geese live in London: the most electrifying band on the planet
The New Yorkers justify the hype and then some at a show that truly feels like an ‘I was there’ moment
RAYE ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ review: A hugely ambitious swing for the fences
RAYE’s second album is a bold and life-affirming listen.
Reviews
TV
Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Claims
Melbourne police in Australia confirmed they are investigating “a historical sexual assault that occurred in 2010.” Perry has previously denied the accusations
‘We’ve proved the haters wrong!’: how ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ came to life
Cast members Larry Dean and Celeste Dring and Musical Director Pauli Lovejoy discuss the show’s genesis, its support from elder generations of UK comedians, and what Britishness means in 2026
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Says There Are ‘No Plans’ for Season 4
The writer and producer also reflected on the deaths of cast members Angus Cloud and Eric Dane from the red carpet of the Season 3 premiere
Scott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sex offence allegations against teenage boy
Mills was questioned over allegations of historic sexual offences against a teenage boy
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over personal conduct allegations
The DJ has now left the BBC
Labrinth slams music industry for turning ‘Gods noise into business transactions’
The composer behind ‘Euphoria‘s soundtrack previously denounced the HBO show in a cryptic social media post