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Meet Baby Queen, the ‘Heartstopper’ songwriter touring with Olivia Rodrigo
The rising singer discusses the recent buzz around the ‘Heartstopper’ soundtrack, touring plans with Olivia Rodrigo and working on her debut album
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Static Dress on recording one of the most intriguing UK rock debuts in years
As Static Dress release their debut album Rouge Carpet Disaster, frontman Olli Appleyard discusses the delicate balance between ambition and creative insanity
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30 and falling: the new female frontier of emotional intelligence in pop
Artists like Adele, Hayley Williams, Florence Welch and Self Esteem are articulating the personal devastation and emotional maturing that happens as you hit 30
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Porridge Radio on recording their ‘stadium epic’ new album
Lockdown brought Porridge Radio’s ascent to a halt – but now, with sold-out shows and festival dates, they’re back making a stir. Rolling Stone UK meets the band’s Dana Margolin as they release new album Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky
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Static Dress on recording one of the most intriguing UK rock debuts in years
As Static Dress release their debut album Rouge Carpet Disaster, frontman Olli Appleyard discusses the delicate balance between ambition and creative insanity
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Meet Baby Queen, the ‘Heartstopper’ songwriter touring with Olivia Rodrigo
The rising singer discusses the recent buzz around the ‘Heartstopper’ soundtrack, touring plans with Olivia Rodrigo and working on her debut album
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Mark Ronson talks new songs, new style, and his Syncing Sounds series
After producing recent hits from Lady Gaga to Lizzo’s new album, Ronson is making ‘happy songs’ – including ‘Too Much’, a collaboration with Lucky Daye for his Syncing Sounds series with Audemars Piguet
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Sam Ryder is the UK’s brightest Eurovision hope in years
As Sam Ryder prepares to take to the Eurovision stage in Turin, he tells Rolling Stone UK how he became our greatest chance of victory in a decade
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30 and falling: the new female frontier of emotional intelligence in pop
Artists like Adele, Hayley Williams, Florence Welch and Self Esteem are articulating the personal devastation and emotional maturing that happens as you hit 30
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How Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra became Eurovision’s runaway favourites
The folk-rap stars won the vote to represent their country at Eurovision 2022. Two days later, Russia invaded. Rolling Stone UK meets the band’s Oleh Psiuk in Lviv, western Ukraine
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Florence + the Machine: beyond the fairy tale
Florence Welch has hit her stride, yet finds herself at a crossroads. As she releases her fifth album Dance Fever, she talks relationships, avoiding fame, and managing anxiety with Rolling Stone UK
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How Fred again.. made his heartfelt music feel like a collaborative diary
After years producing behind-the-scenes for the likes of Stormzy, FKA twigs, and BTS, the musician stepped out into his own spotlight with electronic music that finds the beauty in everyday life. Rolling Stone UK meets the artist as he tours his ‘Actual Life’ project in North America to find out why his fans are so drawn to his ‘live laugh love’ music
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When London’s music scene took on the racists – and won
Rebel Music is a series of events celebrating the South East London borough of Lewisham’s legacy of activism and art. Rolling Stone UK explores how the city’s music culture galvanised a generation of anti-racist activists across the country
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Bad boys done good: on the road with Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Having proven themselves to be more than a comedy act, Bradford’s Bad Boy Chiller Crew are still winning. On the opening homecoming nights of their Disrespectful album tour, Rolling Stone UK steps inside their world of bassline, bucket hats and working-class jubilation
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Hayley Williams on her new podcast, Everything is Emo
The Paramore frontwoman has created a new BBC Sounds podcast series about the rock subgenre. She tells us what emo means to her, why Twilight is camp and why teens are being pulled towards extreme emotional music again today.
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Bowie’s Berlin: the locations behind the lyrics
We follow the Thin White Duke’s lyrics through the German capital he once called home, discovering a world of bright lights, late nights, intrigue, politics and music
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Cristale: Rising UK rap star on her journey so far
Meet Cristale, the silver-tongued south London wordsmith who has her sights firmly set on bringing about change
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Mimi Webb on harnessing TikTok for her music: “It’s been incredible”
From TikTok star to serious artist, Mimi Webb is on a roll
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Let’s Eat Grandma: “We’re not tied at the hip like we used to be”
As Let’s Eat Grandma gear up to release their third album ‘Two Ribbons’, they tell Rolling Stone UK about the emotional journey that got them to this point
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Music and the Metaverse: Are we on the brink of a virtual artist revolution?
Artists and labels are experimenting with what it means to perform in a virtual world. We explore the new creative, cultural and economic landscapes the metaverse has to offer
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Can Wet Leg live up to the hype?
The irony of their success is not
lost on Wet Leg. The viral band
from Isle of Wight stopped trying
to make it in music and then the
pandemic project they did for
themselves excited indie listeners
across the country. This is their
year to live up to the hype
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Nile Rodgers on St Vincent friendship: “We’re listening to each other’s music”
“The fact she’s doing what she’s doing is really fascinating to me”
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Fontaines D.C. on ‘Skinty Fia’ and finding their groove
Dublin band Fontaines D.C. unveil a new sound on their latest album ‘Skinty Fia’, as their roots continue to inspire them