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Iggy Pop: “I assumed things would quiet down once I turned 65. That hasn’t been the case”

First look: ‘His Dark Materials’ season three review – a final fantasy showdown

Saint Jude: a beautiful, blistering debut from south London’s producer of the moment

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The 50 best songs of 2022

LATEST NEWS

The Libertines give update on new album with “different energy”

Meet Michelle Yeoh’s swordmaster in exclusive ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ clip

Little Simz announces new album ‘NO THANK YOU’

Kasabian announce huge UK and Ireland shows for summer 2023

LOONA to release music as an 11-member group, marking first new material since Chuu’s removal

BLACKPINK are coming to ‘MapleStory’ with new cosmetics

ALBUM REVIEWS

Brockhampton – ‘The Family’ review: recollections and regrets as prolific group bow out

Weyes Blood – ‘And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ review: quiet optimism in the present-day apocalypse

Honey Dijon – ‘Black Girl Magic’ review: an expert demonstration of fierce house music

Stormzy – ‘This Is What I Mean’ review: levelling up on his own terms

FEATURES

How SEVENTEEN turned their Japan tour into buzzy city-wide extravaganzas

Christine McVie, 1943-2022: an eternal songbird

Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz

In a league of their own: the best football songs

‘The White Lotus’ memes: our fave internet jokes about the show

The 20 best worst characters on TV – ranked by how awful they are

GIG REVIEWS

Rosalía live in Lisbon: genre-splicing ‘Motomami’ brings elaborate spectacle to the live arena

Benefits live in London: a brutal but heartfelt wake up call

Wet Leg live in London: indie’s newest heroes rise to the occasion

Central Cee live in London: no gimmicks, just thrills

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Big Joanie on representation: “We’ve done everything that a Black punk band can do”

NAO is “ready to put out a new sound and experiment”

Humour: Glasgow punks are leading a pack of new, restless guitar bands

Bob Vylan want to show others that “rock music is an OK thing for Black people to do”

Eve on motherhood and her career: “Most of the things I do for the future of my son”

Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz

THE BIG READ

Iggy Pop: “I assumed things would quiet down once I turned 65. That hasn’t been the case”

MUNA: “We believe in people taking moments of freedom and love where they can find it”

Nia Archives: “Jungle music has always been a strong sound of the underground”

Confidence Man: “Our live shows? It’s all the fun without any faff”

MORE NEWS

Watch Park Hee-soon, Kim Hyun-joo and more star in grim new teaser for ‘Trolley’

Turnstile announce huge Brixton Academy show as part of short 2023 European tour

Florence Welch explains why she now uses “anarchic and hilarious” TikTok

‘The Fabulous’: SHINee’s Minho, Chae Soo-bin are in a love affair in new special trailer

Dave Grohl’s ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ to return with live covers featuring Beck, Pink, Tenacious D and more

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares health update after Pogues singer was hospitalised

LOONA to release music as an 11-member group, marking first new material since Chuu’s removal

NBA YoungBoy tells Kanye West to “hold your ground” on new eight-minute song

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Humour: Glasgow punks are leading a pack of new, restless guitar bands

Saint Jude: a beautiful, blistering debut from south London’s producer of the moment

STONE – ‘Punkadonk’ EP review: Mersey moshers lash out on their confident debut

Fousheé: explosive and futuristic punk sounds from a true original

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ first reactions praise “phenomenal” and “vastly superior” sequel

Watch Park Hee-soon, Kim Hyun-joo and more star in grim new teaser for ‘Trolley’

‘The Fabulous’: SHINee’s Minho, Chae Soo-bin are in a love affair in new special trailer

‘Emily The Criminal’ ending explained: what happened to Emily?

Keanu Reeves says John Wick 4 is “the hardest movie I’ve ever made”

This is what an Avengers movie directed by Wes Anderson would look like

Brendan Fraser says speaking out about sexual assault allegations derailed his career

‘The White Lotus’ star Haley Lu Richardson “stalked” one of her castmates

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Emancipation’ review: Will Smith’s first post-slap role is an Oscar-worthy thriller

‘White Noise’ review: don’t miss this darkly funny family drama starring Adam Driver

‘Slow Horses’ season two review: TV’s best spy show hits new heights

‘Wednesday’ review: Netflix Addams Family spinoff is creepy, kooky and very spooky

GAMING NEWS

Jordan Pickford gets gaming set-up shipped to Qatar to play ‘Fortnite’

Here’s the ‘Moviedle’ answer and hints for today (December 7)

BLACKPINK are coming to ‘MapleStory’ with new cosmetics

‘Valheim’ Mistlands update goes live after short public test period

‘Overwatch 2’ change makes it easier to unlock the newest hero

‘Destiny 2’ reveals Season of the Seraph with brand-new dungeon

‘Genshin Impact’ leakers are “locking down” activity due to threat of legal action