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LATEST NEWS

Quentin Tarantino’s classic Hollywood cinema reopens after more than a year

Alicia Keys recalls asking for Prince’s permission to cover ‘How Come You Don’t Call Me’

Scott Pilgrim to receive 10th anniversary re-release in UK cinemas

Michael Coel confirms ‘I May Destroy You’ is finished: “It’s destroyed itself”

Watch Ed Sheeran field difficult questions from kids: “What’s the last lie you told?”

Beyoncé leads tributes to late Breonna Taylor on her birthday: “Happy heavenly birthday”

ALBUM REVIEWS

Japanese Breakfast – ‘Jubilee’ review: indie rocker’s bold statement of ambition

DMX – ‘Exodus’ album review: a reminder of the late rapper’s impact

Rostam – ‘Changephobia’ review: a new spin on the Vampire Weekend sound

Liz Phair – ‘Soberish’ review: an icon honours her legacy – and sets a new path

FEATURES

Why it’s time for a return of the indie beef – in all its messy, undignified glory

‘I Am Samuel’ and the fight for gay rights in Kenya: “It’s not safe for them here”

The UK’s best outdoor cinemas to visit this summer

Spotify’s ‘Only You’ package is like an over-enthusiastic new boyfriend who’s too keen to impress

Staying in to go out: exploring the VRChat club scene

How I became a reformed Barb (or: how TikTok made Nicki Minaj cool again)

GIG REVIEWS

Daniel Avery live in Hackney: the glorious return of clubbing… in a church

Goat Girl live in London: a forward-looking punk rock matinée

Twenty One Pilots live in Ohio: arena-ready spectacle on a virtual stage

Glastonbury – ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ review: a triumph despite the setbacks

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Slayyyter

Griff: meet Britain’s next great pop star

‘I Am Samuel’ and the fight for gay rights in Kenya: “It’s not safe for them here”

Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Art Brut’s Eddie Argos

Soundtrack Of My Life: ‘Drag Race UK’ star Bimini Bon Boulash

The Wombats on ‘Method To The Madness’ and playing The O2: “It’s going to be an amazing night”

THE BIG READ

Chvrches: “Are the machines evil, or are we?”

Easy Life: “We bang the drum for places like Leicester because no one else will”

Twenty One Pilots: “I hope our fans will hang on for the ride”

Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s important for me to be taken seriously as a songwriter”

MORE NEWS

The Rasmus team up with Finnish Eurovision entry Blind Channel to cover ‘Dark Side’

‘Loki’ critics reactions: “Tom Hiddleston gives his best performance to date”

Watch MAMAMOO cover T-ARA, Wonder Girls and more in funky new medley

Bat For Lashes releases first live album ‘Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021’

Rob Halford looks back on coming out as gay on MTV: “It’s a glorious moment”

Amy Winehouse and Barbara Windsor used to act out old ‘EastEnders’ scenes, claims friend

EXO head to space in futuristic video for ‘Don’t Fight The Feeling’

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds share melodic new track ‘Flying On The Ground’

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Greentea Peng – ‘MAN MADE’ review: spellbinding debut steeped in spiritual reflections

Lime Garden: Brighton’s new guitar heroes embrace their poppier side

Renforshort – ‘Off Saint Dominique’ EP: pop-rock riser is unafraid to speak her mind

Greentea Peng: hallucinogenic blend of soul, dub and the vibes of the natural world

FILM & TV NEWS

Quentin Tarantino’s classic Hollywood cinema reopens after more than a year

Scott Pilgrim to receive 10th anniversary re-release in UK cinemas

Michael Coel confirms ‘I May Destroy You’ is finished: “It’s destroyed itself”

‘Loki’ critics reactions: “Tom Hiddleston gives his best performance to date”

Amy Winehouse and Barbara Windsor used to act out old ‘EastEnders’ scenes, claims friend

‘I May Destroy You’ leads BAFTA TV Awards 2021 winners

Joaquin Phoenix “had to” use 2020 Oscars speech to discuss humans’ attitude to animals

‘Gone Girl’ actor Lisa Banes in critical condition following hit-and-run

FILM REVIEWS

‘Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train’ review: history-making anime that newbies can get on board with

‘Skull: The Mask’ review: move over Jason, there’s a new slasher anti-hero on the scene

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ review: a gripping horror sequel that’s worth shouting about

‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ review: witchy threequel scares up a storm

GAMING NEWS

A fan has remade ‘Goldeneye 007’ in the ‘Far Cry 5’ level editor

‘Rainbow Six Siege’ is the latest game to receive a board game adaptation

Popular survival game ‘Muck!’ was created by YouTuber Dani out of spite

‘Hearthstone’ Grandmaster ragequits during tournament finals

Logan Paul wore mint-condition ‘Pokémon’ card during fight, now says it’s worth $1 million

PlayStation Talent reveals 21 new indie titles ahead of E3

Cyan release art assets for further work on fan-run ‘Myst’ MMO

‘No More Room In Hell 2’ shows off gore-filled trailer

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2′ review: a dull shooter elevated by long-range blasting bliss

‘Knockout City’ review: by-the-numbers multiplayer done right

‘Biomutant’ review: a hodgepodge of ideas that alternates between drudgery and wonder

‘Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster’ review: demonic difficulty for only the most patient hardcore RPG fans