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For high-flying nu-gazers Julie, the sky’s the limit

Committed to the art of live performance and eschewing modern tools of the industry, the California trio are doing things in a thrillingly old-school way and reaping the rewards for it

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Pale Waves – ‘Smitten’ review: loved-up liberation

Gaten Matarazzo on the “satisfying, cathartic” end of ‘Stranger Things’

Julian Casablancas sets the world to rights: “We always think we’re so special and beyond the old ways, but we’re not”

Katy Perry – ‘143’ review: a pop star struggles to relocate her old sense of fun

Has gaming outpriced the average player?

TRENDING NEWS

The Cure announce release details of comeback single ‘Alone’

Liam Gallagher hits back at “SHITC***” critics who mocked his vocals at Wembley Stadium: “You ain’t real fans, you’re just imposters”

The Who’s Pete Townshend praises Taylor Swift’s songwriting: “I love what she does”

Janet Jackson denies apology issued for saying Kamala Harris was “not Black”

Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia: SEVENTEEN, 2NE1, Taemin and more

This new game is being compared to a Studio Ghibli movie

ALBUM REVIEWS

Katy Perry – ‘143’ review: a pop star struggles to relocate her old sense of fun

Pale Waves – ‘Smitten’ review: loved-up liberation

FIFTY FIFTY – ‘Love Tune’ review: uninspired sweet nothings

Jamie xx – ‘In Waves’ review: star-studded meditations on the dancefloor

FEATURES

Megan Moroney: country’s ‘emo cowgirl’ takes the world by storm with songs about “having terrible taste in men”

Colde on his burgeoning career and upcoming English album: “It took six years, but I’m finally here”

JD Cliffe is UK rap’s newest rockstar

American Football: “We fell into this thing totally backwards 25 years ago”

New Beatles play ‘Two Of Us’ explores John and Paul’s final meeting: “Stuff’s gone under the bridge”

Can Aegon return to the throne in ‘House Of The Dragon’ season three?

GIG REVIEWS

Chappell Roan live in London: a joyous celebration of queerness, community and fun

Reading Festival 2024: the most magical moments of summer’s last big blowout

Catfish And The Bottlemen at Reading Festival 2024: soon-to-be stadium band lay their claim

Liam Gallagher live at Reading Festival 2024: the start of a new chapter for Oasis?

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Art The Clown: behind the screams with horror’s “feminist”, Mr Bean-inspired icon

Gaten Matarazzo on the “satisfying, cathartic” end of ‘Stranger Things’

NewDad’s Julie Dawson on going solo, getting The Cure’s approval, and what’s next for the band

Megan Moroney: country’s ‘emo cowgirl’ takes the world by storm with songs about “having terrible taste in men”

Soundtrack of my Life: Eve

JD Cliffe is UK rap’s newest rockstar

THE COVER

For high-flying nu-gazers Julie, the sky’s the limit

ATARASHII GAKKO!: irrepressible and invincible

Nick Ward sings his truth: “Making music is an act of becoming a better person”

MORE NEWS

Usher speaks out after his Twitter/X account was wiped following Diddy arrest

Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 and speaks out after mystery extended absence

Janet Jackson denies apology issued for saying Kamala Harris was “not Black”

New Beatles documentary ‘1964’ to commemorate 60 years since band’s US arrival

Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia: SEVENTEEN, 2NE1, Taemin and more

Guillermo del Toro on AI: “It can do semi-compelling screensavers and that’s that”

Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Simple Minds and Texas announced for 2025 Lytham Festival

Sting announces summer 2025 UK festival and outdoor headline shows

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Inside the sinister world of Gia Ford

SamRecks: “I’ve got something to prove”

Fat Dog – ‘Woof.’ review: unserious, unhinged and sensational

SHEIVA – ‘Heech’ review: Fiercely political and fearlessly unpredictable

FILM & TV NEWS

Johnny Depp “humbled” by offer to direct new biopic after legal issues

Gerri-Roman phone sex took J. Smith Cameron by surprise in ‘Succession’: “I didn’t believe him”

Here’s how to get tickets for Ricky Gervais’ new ‘Mortality’ UK tour dates

New Beatles documentary ‘1964’ to commemorate 60 years since band’s US arrival

Guillermo del Toro on AI: “It can do semi-compelling screensavers and that’s that”

Courteney Cox says she “can’t imagine” ‘Friends’ reboot – while celebrating show’s 30th anniversary

Netflix drops teaser, announces premiere date for ‘Hellbound’ season 2

Veteran actor Kathryn Crosby has died, aged 90

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Penguin’ review: a compulsive and complex follow-up to ‘The Batman’

‘Agatha All Along’ review: witchy sequel helps Marvel regain its lost powers

‘The Substance’ review: bombastic body horror with plenty to say

‘Speak No Evil’ review: James McAvoy is back in nightmare mode

GAMING NEWS

This classic ‘Star Wars’ game is still on track to get a remake

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ set for big update very soon

Cards Against Humanity sue Elon Musk for trespassing and destruction of property

New ‘Lord Of The Rings’ game ‘Tales Of The Shire’ reveals first 16 minutes of gameplay video

Hit music game ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ could be getting a sequel

‘Pokémon’ is releasing a new mobile game – and fans are very excited

‘This is fine’ dog meme being turned into a video game

New PlayStation 30th anniversary throwback collection revealed

GAME REVIEWS

‘The Casting Of Frank Stone’ review: plodding horror mystery makes for a long night

‘Star Wars Outlaws’ review: a criminally good intergalactic experience

‘Black Myth: Wukong’ review: a mind-bogglingly beautiful action adventure

‘Once Human’ review: a moreish sci-fi survival game that lacks depth