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Here are the nominations for The Album Award at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025
From returning Britpop icons to boundary-pushing pop stars, all these albums defined our 2025
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Here are the nominations for The Artist Award at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025
Here's the artists who made their own individual stamp on 2025.
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Chloe Qisha, Sam Fender & Elton John and Oliver Sim lead our Hot New Songs playlist
With new music from Chloe Qisha, Sam Fender & Elton John and Oliver Sim
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Sam Fender, CMAT, Wolf Alice among nominees for 2025 Mercury Prize
Also included in the nominations for this year's prize – the first to be held in Newcastle – are Fontaines D.C., PinkPantheress, FKA twigs, Jacob Alon and more
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Just Mustard, CMAT and Sam Fender & Olivia Dean lead our Hot New Songs playlist
Check out new songs from Just Mustard, CMAT and Sam Fender & Olivia Dean
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6 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Sam Fender, The Murder Capital, Porridge Radio, Nao, Youth Lagoon and Baths
Music Album Reviews
Sam Fender ‘People Watching’ review: Darkness on the Edge of Toon
On his third album, Fender proves why he's a master storyteller, with songs capable of rousing your soul before subtly breaking your heart.
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Sam Fender announces huge new outdoor UK gigs
The summer tour behind new album ‘People Watching’ keeps growing
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Sam Fender announced as official ambassador of Record Store Day UK 2025
He'll also release an EP featuring two unreleased tracks to mark the occasion
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Andrew Scott stars in new video for Sam Fender’s ‘People Watching’
The acclaimed actor is the star of Fender's latest visuals.
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Sam Fender, Blossoms and more to play BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool
The Liverpool event takes place in May
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Listen to Sam Fender’s new single ‘Arm’s Length’
It’s the third preview of upcoming album ‘People Watching’
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Sam Fender shelves Glasgow and Newcastle shows after vocal cord damage
The singer has haemorrhaged his right vocal cord.
Music Live Reviews
Sam Fender live in London: Geordie guitar hero shows why stadiums await
On his first of two nights in the capital, the most exciting guitar hero of his generation proves why he's become one of the UK's most thrilling talents
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Sam Fender shares new track ‘Wild Long Lie’ as he gears up to start UK and Ireland tour
The contemplative effort sees him reflect on tall tales told by old hometown friends.
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Sam Fender announces UK stadium tour for 2025
Including his biggest show to date at the London Stadium
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Sam Fender shares title track from new album ‘People Watching’
The new single was written in memory of Fender’s late friend and mentor, Annie Orwin
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Sam Fender announces third album ‘People Watching’
Get ready: Fender's third album arrives early next year.
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Sam Fender announces UK and European ‘People Watching’ tour
£1 from every ticket sold to the December UK dates will go to the Music Venue Trust
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Sam Fender teases comeback with cryptic countdown clock: ‘Get ready’
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