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The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan on being a reformed control freak: “I drove myself with my insecurities”

The visionary frontman on the iconic rockers' poptastic 11th album and how he learned to relinquish creative control (a little)

Damian Jones - 1st December 2020

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Police in France charged following release of video showing Black music producer being beaten

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Billie Eilish says she has 16 songs in the works, feels more confident as a songwriter

‘Paranormal Activity’ producer Jason Blum tests positive for COVID-19

ALBUM REVIEWS

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AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release

27th November 2020

The Smashing Pumpkins – ‘CYR’ review: rock heroes reinvent themselves on poppiest record to date

25th November 2020

FEATURES

Hark! How The Killers gave us the perfect gift for Christmas 2020

A new Amy Winehouse box set, ‘The Collection’, delves into the late singer’s archives. But does it add anything?

“She breaks the mould”: how Robyn’s pop classic ‘Body Talk’ changed the game

What I learned about Tekashi 6ix9ine from making a documentary of his life

Rest in peace Diego Maradona, the most rock’n’roll footballer ever to do it

In praise of ‘Toast Of London”s Matt Berry, the off-kilter comedy hero to lead us into 2021

GIG REVIEWS

Dua Lipa live at Studio 2054: a big night in with a pop great who excels at escapism

30th November 2020

Architects live in London: beleaguered Brighton band showcase stellar new material

23rd November 2020

The Cribs live in Liverpool: the Jarmania is palpable even through a screen

23rd November 2020

Iceland Airwaves’ Live From Reykjavík review: a thrilling reminder of festival fun

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan on being a reformed control freak: “I drove myself with my insecurities”

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Flohio: pummelling electro-rap from Bermondsey-based Streets collaborator

‘Possessor’ director Brandon Cronenberg: “I’m not interested in legacy”

Soundtrack Of My Life: Goldie

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James Blake: “There’s always been more to me than sadness”

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The Strokes tease new video for ‘The Adults Are Talking’

Watch an exclusive clip from Bee Gees documentary ‘How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’

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FILM & TV NEWS

‘Paranormal Activity’ producer Jason Blum tests positive for COVID-19

Watch an exclusive clip from Bee Gees documentary ‘How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’

‘Daredevil’ fans want Marvel to revive the show now that they have the rights again

‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ boss reveals whether season 2 will have a time jump

‘The Undoing’ debut watched by more people than first ‘Game Of Thrones’ episode

‘Luther’ creator Neil Cross says there won’t be a season six but new project is coming soon

‘Lucifer’ drops new teaser for season 5 part 2

‘The Mandalorian’ edits out ‘Jeans Guy’ gaffe on Disney+

FILM REVIEWS

‘Red, White and Blue’ review: John Boyega’s brave policeman is his best work yet

29th November 2020

‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two’ review: lumps of coal wrapped up in a sparkly stocking

27th November 2020

‘Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions’ review: secrets, songs and self-isolation with Taylor Swift

27th November 2020

‘Uncle Frank’ review: Paul Bettany’s great American road trip

26th November 2020

GAMING NEWS

Gamers prefer single-player games, according to Sony’s internal data

‘Valorant’ agent Killjoy disabled due to game-breaking bug

‘Deadly Premonition’ director Swery finds a publisher for his cat game

First Xbox Series X update adds pre-loading for Game Pass members

Xbox Series S can play PS2 games while the PS5 can’t

Here’s what ‘Doom Eternal’ will look like on the Nintendo Switch

‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ easter egg might be teasing a sequel

Super Nintendo World to open at Universal Studios Japan in February

GAME REVIEWS

‘Empire Of Sin’ review: slick strategy mired by sloppy execution

30th November 2020

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ review: top-notch production can’t mask its problematic politics

23rd November 2020

‘Demon’s Souls’ review: a cult classic reborn

18th November 2020

‘Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory’ review: a love letter to fans hidden behind a rhythm game

17th November 2020