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Chloe Slater: the firebrand songwriter that’s about to be everywhere

The indie artist fills her addictive songs with observations of the issues affecting Gen Z, from influencer culture to the state of UK politics

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Coco Jones is getting the second chance she deserves

The Great Escape 2024: new artists rally together in the name of solidarity

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’ review: great to look at – but otherwise disappointing

Reunion or reissue? Fans are getting excited by the new Oasis teaser

Muse’s Matt Bellamy and Elle Evans welcome second child together – named after his rockstar father

Glastonbury to replace Arcadia spider as they announce 2024 arena line-up

Pitbull responds to ‘Bridgerton’ using his song in NSFW carriage scene

SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan, Wonwoo to debut as sub-unit with first single album ‘This Man’

Alex Horne talks ‘Taskmaster’ VR game: “It might be better than the TV show”

ALBUM REVIEWS

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ review: Portishead vocalist’s solo bow is an enthralling study of time and loss

Kings Of Leon – ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ review: a return to their rugged roots… sort of

A. G. Cook – ‘Britpop’ review: playful, experimental pop from a scene leader

FEATURES

Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

TNA wrestler Joe Hendry on his theme song charting: “I’ve achieved both of my dreams in one”

Inside the tribute album to Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’: “The music is just so striking”

A. G. Cook: “PC Music was called ‘futuristic’, but I’m interested in the present”

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

GIG REVIEWS

Laufey live in London: an exquisite evening of pure musical excellence

Elbow live in Manchester: a belated, but brilliant opening of the Co-Op Live

Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour

Kacey Musgraves live in London: a spellbinding smash

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Laundry Day say opening for Ed Sheeran “didn’t feel like it was in the realm of our possibility”

Chloe Slater: the firebrand songwriter that’s about to be everywhere

Les Savy Fav’s Tim Harrington on being bipolar: “This thing you love can also be the thing that makes you miserable”

Kathleen Hanna on her new memoir: “I came out the other side feeling like I can move on”

Babyshambles’ Dr Adam Ficek shares report on music and mental health: “It’s business, but the product is a human being”

Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

THE COVER

Coco Jones is getting the second chance she deserves

Breakthrough rapper Songer on his life-changing year: “I’ve been pretty fearless”

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

MORE NEWS

Been Stellar share affectionate new single ‘Pumpkin’ and announce 2024 UK and European headline tour

What happened after ‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies And Scandal’?

Billie Eilish says she cried after performing ‘The Greatest’ for the first time

Mother of Manchester Arena bombing attack victim to end 200-mile walk at Downing Street to demand change in law

Elton John’s “surprise” new album reportedly just weeks away

Olivia Munn says doctor saved her life with “aggressive” cancer treatment

Drummer Josh Freese pays touching tribute to Taylor Hawkins on Foo Fighters anniversary

Glastonbury to replace Arcadia spider as they announce 2024 arena line-up

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Lip Critic – ‘Hex Dealer’ review: bold, energetic and blisteringly smart

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

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

Mary In The Junkyard – ‘This Old House’ EP review: bewitching art-pop soars above the hype

FILM & TV NEWS

Danny DeVito is up for playing Wario in ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ sequel

Gary Oldman clarifies comments about his “mediocre” Harry Potter performance as Sirius Black

What happened after ‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies And Scandal’?

Olivia Munn says doctor saved her life with “aggressive” cancer treatment

Ayo Edebiri chimes in on rumoured Jennifer Lopez beef

Pitbull responds to ‘Bridgerton’ using his song in NSFW carriage scene

Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t want to cameo in new ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

Kelly Rowland appears to argue with security guard on Cannes red carpet

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

‘Bridgerton’ season three review: still sweet and seductive but the taste is growing stale

‘Sting’ review: spooky space spider throws a monster-sized tantrum

‘Bodkin’ review: ‘Father Ted’ meets ‘Twin Peaks’ in Irish true-crime comedy drama

GAMING NEWS

‘Sims’ rival ‘Life By You’ delayed indefinitely

“‘Call Of Duty’ killer” ‘XDefiant’ launches with matchmaking issues

Fans celebrate as trans character is returned to ‘Paper Mario’ remake

New ‘Elden Ring’ DLC trailer has lore fans stoked

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ developer is working on two “very ambitious” games

One of the ‘Elden Ring’ DLC’s “fearsome foes” looks like a uterus

Even ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ composers don’t know why Stamp’s song was so popular

New Devolver game will be shown at Summer Game Fest

GAME REVIEWS

‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ review: doesn’t fold under pressure

‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’ review: great to look at – but otherwise disappointing

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

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