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LIDO Festival rescheduled and some shows cancelled for 2026 to ‘protect park ground conditions’
A Maribou State show will now take place in August, with CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club's gigs cancelled.
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6 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Holly Humberstone, Wesley Joseph, WU LYF, Lime Garden, The Itch and My New Band Believe
Music Features
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
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Noel Gallagher’s guitar used to write Oasis’ ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ to be auctioned
The acoustic guitar is expected to fetch around £50,000
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‘Not Done Yet’: The new book capturing the magic of Glastonbury’s late nights
Mischa Haller's brilliant new book offers a unique look at the bleary-eyed revellers enjoying the paradise of Worthy Farm between the hours of 4 and 8am
Music Album Reviews
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
Film Features
‘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.
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Harry Styles announces eclectic line-up for his Meltdown Festival
Getdown Services, Kamasi Washington and LCD Soundsystem are among the names assembled for Styles' curated festival.
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Getdown Services, Kasabian and Dry Cleaning lead our Hot New Songs playlist
With music from Getdown Services, Kasabian, Dry Cleaning and more.
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5 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Arlo Parks, Bon Iver, Dermot Kennedy, Thundercat and Angine de Poitrine
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Are The Rolling Stones teasing a return under a secret name?
Who on earth are The Cockroaches?
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BBC got ‘new information’ and ‘acted decisively’ in Scott Mills sacking
It was previously reported that Mills was investigated by police in 2018
Music 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’
TV News
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
Music Album Reviews
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...
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Watch Nubya Garcia and Jordan Rakei create ‘Monsters’ for Abbey Road’s Lock-In series
Go behind the making of 'Monsters'.
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8 albums you need to hear this week
With music from RAYE, Robyn, Central Cee, Tom Misch, Elmiene, Fcukers, Courtney Barnett and Snail Mail
Music Album Reviews
Elmiene – ‘Sounds for Someone’ review: A stunning debut from a stellar talent
A powerful, soul-flecked debut from a true talent.
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Paul McCartney announces new album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ and shares emotional first single
Macca's new album sees him reflect on life in Liverpool long before Beatlemania changed the world...
Music Live Reviews
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