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Shame: “If this is a good year, everything can change around”

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LATEST NEWS

Shame’s Charlie Steen reveals how hectic touring schedule influenced ‘Drunk Tank Pink’

‘Succession’ adds new cast members Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond and Jihae Join

Octo Octa announces new EP ‘She’s Calling’

Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters join ‘Celebrating America’ line-up to mark Joe Biden’s inauguration

Foo Fighters are releasing their own Japanese sake to celebrate ‘Medicine At Midnight’

LGBTQ representation on TV falls for first time in five years

ALBUM REVIEWS

Sleaford Mods – ‘Spare Ribs’ review: a bracing dose of reality and their best album yet

Pom Poko – ‘Cheater’ review: surrealist art-punk to blow away the lockdown woes

Ashnikko – ‘Demidevil’ review: bubblegum pop-punk star loves a bit of blue

ZAYN – ‘Nobody Is Listening’ review: ex-boybander crafts quietly purposeful pop

FEATURES

Get lost, Joe Wicks – 2021 is all about Happy Mondays legend Bez’s fitness videos

The story of SoundCloud rap in 15 seminal songs

So, you’re ideologically opposed to your favourite pop star. What next?

“I’ve really lost faith”: what long-term effects will the pandemic have on school leavers?

Sleaford Mods: “We live in such a cynical time. You start to question yourself”

Why we never, ever need to see a Donald Trump biopic

GIG REVIEWS

A Bowie Celebration review: poignant tribute show with hits and deep cuts from famous fans

Sunflower Bean live in New York: cinematic shenanigans from pandemic-busting punks

CMAT live in Dublin: Irish newcomer bringing the festive cheer one Americana hit at a time

Wargasm live in London: duo’s bruising live return is a reminder why bedroom metal will never thrive

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Soundtrack Of My Life: Tom Jones

Shame: “If this is a good year, everything can change around”

Mitchell and Webb: “What would Mark and Jez be doing now? Wanking”

Viagra Boys: “A lot of our output is a celebration of being a fuck-up”

CJ: New York drill’s newest star looking to inspire like Pop Smoke

Mogwai share beautiful ‘Ritchie Sacramento’ video and talk ‘positive’ new album

THE BIG READ

Shame: “If this is a good year, everything can change around”

Pa Salieu: “I’ve been cut from the system, but I will rise up like a phoenix”

David Byrne: “I have a little bit of hope. Not every day, but some days”

The 50 best albums of 2020

MORE NEWS

Postman behind TikTok Sea Shanty craze speaks out: “Sea Shanties appeal to everyone”

Black Midi’s Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin shares statement explaining recent absence from the band due to mental health issues

Chris Evans responds to rumours that he’s returning to the MCU

Ghetts and Stormzy team up on new track ‘Skengman’

Glastonbury bans pro-hunting group from fundraising on their festival site

Marianne Faithfull and Warren Ellis announce new album ‘She Walks In Beauty’

Chris Cornell’s daughter Toni pays fresh tribute to her late father: “I’m so proud of what you created”

Cardi B says it cost $1 million to shoot the ‘WAP’ music video

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Ashnikko – ‘Demidevil’ review: bubblegum pop-punk star loves a bit of blue

CJ: New York drill’s newest star looking to inspire like Pop Smoke

Eurosonic Noorderslag : 10 unmissable artists to catch at the new music showcase

The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Succession’ adds new cast members Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond and Jihae Join

LGBTQ representation on TV falls for first time in five years

Chris Evans responds to rumours that he’s returning to the MCU

Cardi B scores her first lead role in comedy ’Assisted Living’

Elizabeth Olsen says it was “very scary” being followed by paparazzi as a child

Kevin Smith finishes first draft of ‘Clerks 3’, calls it a “funny fucking script”

Watch the first trailer for new Russo Brothers film ‘Cherry’, starring Tom Holland

Matthew McConaughey teases that he might wrestle in WWE

FILM REVIEWS

‘Hunted’ review: trippy but tawdry survival horror is Grimm viewing

‘The Dig’ review: wartime archaeology romance gets stuck in the mud

‘MLK/FBI’ review: Oscar-tipped civil rights doc plays out like a gritty spy thriller

‘Vanguard’ review: Jackie Chan’s second-rate survival thriller is a bizarre flop

GAMING NEWS

‘Pokemon Diamond And Pearl’ rumoured for a February Switch reveal

Battle.net’s “biggest front-end upgrade” in years is on the way

Razer unveils smart mask for socially distanced gaming

Ubisoft has delayed ‘Riders Republic’ until later in 2021

‘Resident Evil Village’ news and gameplay coming next week

‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’ patch fixes more quest bugs and other issues

The Pokémon Company announces ‘New Pokémon Snap’ release date

‘Pokémon GO’ developer wins settlement from hack creators

GAME REVIEWS

‘John Wick Hex’ review: an odd-looking adventure that reimagines Keanu Reeves’ iconic assassin as a master tactician

‘Airborne Kingdom’ review: a beautiful, skybound city-builder that’s a touch too pleasant

‘Overcooked: All You Can Eat’ review: a generous serving of comfort food that’s lacking in tasty new treats

‘Medal Of Honor: Above And Beyond’ review: a disappointing attempt at AAA VR