Music News
Placebo: ‘Nancy Boy’ nearly never got written’
As their debut album hits 30, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal look back at legacy and life.
Music Features
Charli xcx: ‘I don’t fucking have hobbies. This is my life’
‘Brat’ made her a cultural phenomenon, but Charli xcx refuses to walk the same ground again. In a vulnerable, hilarious, occasionally spicy interview, the British superstar goes deep on life after ‘Brat’, her mental health and why her bold new album isn’t a “rock” record
Music Features
Get swept up in Mary in the Junkyard’s dream world
Meet the London trio behind one of 2026’s most fascinating indie debut albums
Music
Music News
Placebo: ‘Nancy Boy’ nearly never got written’
As their debut album hits 30, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal look back at legacy and life.
Music News
Beabadoobee Makes Electric Return with New LP ‘Pylon,’ Shares Single ‘Sun Has Set’
The musician has announced her fourth album, which features Hayley Williams and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates
Music News
PJ Harvey Imagines What ‘Voyager’ Spacecraft Thinks of Earth on Otherworldly New Single
Song has featured in physicist Brian Cox’s speaking tours
Music News
London’s legendary Camden Barfly reopens its doors with a little help from Frank Turner
“Pick up the Barfly listings over the next couple of months and take a punt on something. They might be the best band you’ve seen in your life”
Music Features
Playlist Picks: Carl Cox
The legendary DJ gives us a rundown of his ultimate Ibiza tracks as he begins a new island residency
Music News
Phoebe Bridgers announces new album ‘Lost Weekend’, her first in six years
After a run of phoneless pop-up shows across the country, the singer-songwriter has finally announced the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Punisher’
Features
Meet Bleech 9:3, the band channelling recovery into searing rock songs
The dual songwriters of these London-based Dubliners met in Alcoholics Anonymous before fulfilling their musical destiny together
Charli xcx: ‘I don’t fucking have hobbies. This is my life’
‘Brat’ made her a cultural phenomenon, but Charli xcx refuses to walk the same ground again. In a vulnerable, hilarious, occasionally spicy interview, the British superstar goes deep on life after ‘Brat’, her mental health and why her bold new album isn’t a “rock” record
‘Vindaloo’: The Most Unlikely Hit Record I’ve Ever Made
As England gear up to launch their World Cup campaign in America tomorrow, one Britpop stalwart tells us about creating one of football’s most enduring anthems.
Rolling Stone UK’s Future of Music 2026: see the full list
As part of our Future of Music plans, Rolling Stone UK selects the best of music’s new voices — 25 artists who are set to make 2026 their year
Film
The ‘Jackass’ gang on the one stunt they couldn’t pull off: ‘Lawyers got involved!’
Light-up testicles, anyone?
Jeremy Strong Nails Mark Zuckerberg’s Arrogance in ‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer
The film follows the 2021 leak of internal Facebook documents by Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) with Jeremy Allen White as The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz
Aliens Are Among Us. Just Ask Steven Spielberg
‘Disclosure Day’ finds the great director once again staging close encounters with interstellar visitors — and crafting a conspiracy thriller that doubles as a career retrospective
Absolute Cinema? Martin Scorsese Used AI to Help Storyboard His Next Movie
The storied filmmaker has signed on as an adviser and partner to Black Forest Labs, which has an image-generation tool called Flux
Tom Holland Calls Zendaya a ‘Lifeline’ in the ‘Wild World’ of Hollywood
“I couldn’t imagine doing what I do without her,” the actor said of Zendaya, while also praising her work in Euphoria and The Odyssey
‘Backrooms’ director Kane Parsons: ‘I plan on continuing it – Backrooms is not done’
The horror genre may never be the same again: at the age of 20, Kane Parsons has directed a masterwork for A24. Backrooms, based on internet lore around liminal spaces, looks set to be a critical and commercial smash. Here, Rolling Stone UK meets an exciting new voice in moviemaking.
Harry Styles live in London review: Stadium euphoria from a popstar who can do it all
On the first night of a record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium, Harry Styles proves why he’s able to conquer the biggest stages of all.
Myles Smith ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ review: Soul-baring honesty from Britain’s newest star
On his debut album, Myles Smith offers up a collection of irresistible anthems while also offering his heart firmly on his sleeve.
Olivia Rodrigo ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ review: a beautiful, crushing love story
The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith
Paul McCartney ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ review: Macca takes a charming trip to the past
In looking back at his storied past, Paul McCartney offers a record which proves he’s never been more alive.
Reviews
TV
Larry David Calls Trump’s UFC Fight ‘a Travesty’: ‘I Was Embarrassed to be an American’
The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator debuts his new series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, on June 26
BBC axes ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special as Russell T Davies leaves show
“This decision was not taken lightly,” said the BBC
‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid
Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer on the show, describes himself as “a progressive Republican”
Brad Alexander: from Gilead to greatness
‘The Testaments’ breakout star discusses literary icons, acting ambition, and working with a TV “genius”
Daniel Mays on ‘Believe Me’: ‘This show could save someone’s life’
As Mays prepares to star as the notorious sex offender John Worboys, the actor tells Rolling Stone UK about tackling the most challenging role of his career
Diane Morgan debuts new images for BBC sitcom Ann Droid
The show will arrive this summer.