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FKA twigs – ‘Eusexua’ review: a lust-fuelled insight into what it is to be human

On her first studio album in five years, the ever-experimental artist searches for transcendence in her own inimitable language

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‘The Night Agent’ season two review: Netflix spy thriller proposes mission improbable

The never-ending future of ‘Stardew Valley’ – and what creator Eric Barone did next

Central Cee – ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ review: the face of UK rap gets deep

Ghais Guevara: “We live in an anti-intellectual world. Rap, at its core, is intellectual. I want to bridge that gap”

Friko are learning how to bring people together: “The songs live night by night”

Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose says she’s “glad the truth is coming to light” following disastrous Trump inauguration set

Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande explains new mask is tribute to Joey Jordison and Brazilian culture

Meet the cast of ‘Single’s Inferno’ Season 4

Britain’s largest choir stop performing The Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ due to controversial lyrics and “impact of the narrative”

BABYMONSTER announce two new Asia stops for 2025 ‘Hello Monsters’ world tour

Mark and Jez’s flat from ‘Peep Show’ has been recreated in ‘Minecraft’

ALBUM REVIEWS

Teddy Swims – ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part Two)’ review: a soothing sequel

Central Cee – ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ review: the face of UK rap gets deep

FKA twigs – ‘Eusexua’ review: a lust-fuelled insight into what it is to be human

Victoria Canal – ‘Slowly, It Dawns’ review: powerhouse songwriting that reflects life’s complexities

FEATURES

Gary Kemp: “Will there be another Spandau Ballet reunion? I hope so”

David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinema

Ela Minus on “painful” private reckoning behind second album ‘DÍA’: “We have enough dance music about dancing”’

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ is the game fans have been asking for

The return of T.O.P: “There were some moments I just wanted to quit everything”

Harris Dickinson’s unorthodox road to hipster leading man and “pivotal” ‘Babygirl’

GIG REVIEWS

Sam Fender live in Leeds: generational Geordie star safely coasts into a new era

Kneecap live in London: Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller witness Kurupt FM-assisted victory lap

Mk.gee live in London: a deeply spiritual experience for alt-rock disciples

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan live in New York: former pop underdogs cement their status as arena-slaying icons

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Gary Kemp: “Will there be another Spandau Ballet reunion? I hope so”

Organisers and artists on the Abortion Access Benefit Series: “We will continue to fight throughout Trump’s presidency and beyond”

Ghais Guevara: “We live in an anti-intellectual world. Rap, at its core, is intellectual. I want to bridge that gap”

The return of T.O.P: “There were some moments I just wanted to quit everything”

Ela Minus on “painful” private reckoning behind second album ‘DÍA’: “We have enough dance music about dancing”’

Nova Twins tell us about their ferocious comeback single ‘Monsters’ and “chaotic but beautiful” new album

THE COVER

Friko are learning how to bring people together: “The songs live night by night”

Dua Saleh is embodying the change they want to see in the world

Heartworms is South London’s gothic superstar in the making

MORE NEWS

Dora Jar responds to fans seeking to replace her as Gracie Abrams opening act: “Hate comes with the job”

‘Presence’ ending explained: who was the ghost?

BLACKPINK’s Jennie announces intimate shows following debut solo album reveal

Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose says she’s “glad the truth is coming to light” following disastrous Trump inauguration set

Dark Horse Comics cuts ties with Neil Gaiman and cancels several projects

Paul McCartney says proposed AI copyright law will rip off artists

Lawyer says A$AP Rocky fired “two warning shots” from a starter pistol to protect his friend

Jewel responds to backlash after playing Trump inauguration event: “I want to be a ray of light in this world”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Odeal: the LVRN-backed rising star redefining R&B with his alté fusion

Gigi Perez: The chart-topping ‘Sailor Song’ star who’s building her own community

Uche Yara – ‘Honey’ review: a woozy, yearning EP sizzling with ideas

Beckah Amani – ‘This Is How I Remember It.’ review: a bold, expressive debut

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Presence’ ending explained: who was the ghost?

Dark Horse Comics cuts ties with Neil Gaiman and cancels several projects

‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s new anime ‘Lazarus’ confirms 2025 release date

The winners of ‘The Traitors’ season three have been revealed – and viewers aren’t happy

Who won ‘The Traitors’ season three?

Nova Music Festival survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025

Why is Storm Éowyn named after a ‘Lord Of The Rings’ character?

Michael Jackson biopic reportedly forced to reshoot entire third act due to a legal issue concerning sexual abuse claim

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Brutalist’ review: an unmissable giant of a film that deserves all the Oscars

‘Severance’ season two review: mind-bending workplace sci-fi is the smartest thing on TV

‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopic

‘Wolf Man’ review: bloody creature feature is also a biting family drama

GAMING NEWS

‘Black Ops 6’ was the biggest-selling game in America last year

‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3’ won’t be a PlayStation 6 exclusive

This is when new cards and trading is coming to ‘Pokémon Pocket’

Geralt voice actor “really excited” about ‘Witcher 4’ replacing him with Ciri

‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ officially announced, will release in 2025

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ parody coming to Steam despite PlayStation takedown

First pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are here

Twitter/X banned from some Reddits after Elon Musk Nazi-like salute

GAME REVIEWS

‘Indiana Jones And The Great Circle’ review: tip your fedora to this unexpected action delight

‘Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl’ review: an apocalyptic thriller you won’t want to put down

‘Lego Horizon Adventures’ review: the crossover no one asked for

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6’ review: the best entry in years