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

Inspired by post-punk bands such as IDLES and with their differences behind them, the Followills have learned how to rock again

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

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

Borislav Slavov on scoring ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and what’s next: “We’re just warming up”

Dua Lipa – ‘Radical Optimism’ review: summery but slight psych-pop

‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workers

John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music

Here’s what Bruce Springsteen played as he kicked off 2024 UK and European tour in Cardiff

James Gunn reveals first look at David Corenswet in ‘Superman’ costume

The 1975’s Matty Healy reportedly “uncomfortable” with attention from new Taylor Swift album, but “relieved” it wasn’t worse

Waterbomb Singapore 2024: BIBI, GOT7’s BamBam, Kwon Eun-bi and more

Github connecting devs with legal resources as Nintendo takes down 8,535 projects

ALBUM REVIEWS

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

Kamasi Washington – ‘Fearless Movement’ review: still a titan of the jazz scene

Mdou Moctar – ‘Funeral For Justice’ review: rock revolutionaries remain wildly exciting

The Lemon Twigs – ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ review: the D’Addarios reach for the stars

FEATURES

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

Jack Antonoff: “I’ve always felt really misunderstood – it’s like a driving, pounding feeling in me”

Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes

Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”

Fontaines D.C.’s daring comeback single ‘Starburster’ is their most experimental work yet

GIG REVIEWS

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

Doja Cat live at Coachella: an off-the-wall spectacular

The Hives live in London: precision-engineered for a good time

Tyler, The Creator live at Coachella: a brilliant reminder of a cult hero’s power

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

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

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music

ATEEZ are ready to write an even bigger next chapter of their tale: “It’s the start of a new journey from here”

Justice: “We turned down remixing Tame Impala as the original song was too good”

Swim Deep and Bill Ryder-Jones tell us about new single ‘Very Heaven’ and their “brave” new album

THE COVER

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

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

MORE NEWS

Vince Staples says “we deserve better” than Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud

Katy Perry debunks viral AI photo from the Met Gala after her mom falls for it

Stray Kids to head on “40-city tour”, Tommy Hilfiger reveals at Met Gala 2024

Watch St. Vincent debut new songs and air old favourites on first night of ‘All Born Screaming’ tour

Lana Del Rey reveals her favourite ‘Tortured Poets Department’ song

Camila Cabello announces New album ‘C, XOXO’

Watch the trailer for the new Lollapalooza docuseries on Paramount+

Billie Eilish announces ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ pre-release listening parties in US

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

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

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

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

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

James Gunn reveals first look at David Corenswet in ‘Superman’ costume

Watch the trailer for the new Lollapalooza docuseries on Paramount+

JoJo Siwa reacts to Chloe Fineman’s “iconic” impression on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Emily Blunt says kissing some of her co-stars made her feel like throwing up

Neve Campbell says she’s “grateful” studio listened to concerns about “pay discrepancy” for ‘Scream 7’ negotiations

‘SNL’ pokes fun at JoJo Siwa’s “bad girl” rebrand

Watch the tense and gory trailer for ‘The Boys’ season 4

‘Gen V’ will not recast Chance Perdomo’s role, will “recraft” season 2 ahead of production this month

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workers

‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ review: moving romance amid the horrors of the Holocaust

‘Challengers’ review: Zendaya’s titillating tennis drama is one of the year’s best movies

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

GAMING NEWS

‘Helldivers 2’ PC players outraged about new PSN account rule change

Github connecting devs with legal resources as Nintendo takes down 8,535 projects

FromSoftware continues to hint at possibility of ‘Elden Ring’ sequel

Free-to-play shooter ‘XDefiant’ finally gets release date

The next ‘Batman: Arkham’ game is a VR exclusive

New ‘Star Wars’ mode comes to ‘LEGO Fortnite’

Stormzy and Adidas announce new #MerkyFC HQ centre for football, music and gaming

Take-Two reportedly shutting down two game studios

GAME REVIEWS

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

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

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark