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The 20 best games of 2022

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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

‘The Callisto Protocol’ review: good unclean fun

The 50 best songs of 2022

LATEST NEWS

TikTok’s most popular songs of 2022 revealed

Robert Downey Jr. calls Tarantino Marvel criticism “a waste of time”

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues admitted to hospital

Coldplay reveal they’re back working in the studio as they share their favourite songs

Big Hit Music releases statement on BTS member Jin’s military enlistment

‘Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ developer worked “day and night” to let a dying fan play early

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

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

Tion Wayne: “I want to go down as one of the greats”

Skunk Anansie talk legacy and “ushering in a new generation of Black music”

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

Iggy Pop says he won’t stage dive ever again

Stax Records founder Jim Stewart has died aged 92

Mindy Kaling says “so much” of ‘The Office’ is “inappropriate” today

David Harbour and Jodie Comer to star in horror video game

Mel B teases Spice Girls 2023 Glastonbury reunion

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante announces new electronic double album ‘I’ and ‘II’

Elon Musk says he “wanted to punch” Kanye West

Here’s every song on the ‘Yellowstone’ soundtrack

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

Robert Downey Jr. calls Tarantino Marvel criticism “a waste of time”

Matthew Perry explains why he can’t rewatch ‘Friends’ today

Mindy Kaling says “so much” of ‘The Office’ is “inappropriate” today

David Harbour and Jodie Comer to star in horror video game

Here’s every song on the ‘Yellowstone’ soundtrack

‘Stranger Things’: Joseph Quinn doesn’t think Eddie Munson is going to return

‘Love Actually’: Martine McCutcheon says non-“PC” elements add to film’s “charm”

Will Ferrell plays signature cowbell at his son’s first live show

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

‘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