Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Sydney's Hordern Pavilion hosted the star-studded Patrón ARIA Awards afterparty, where winners including Amyl and the Sniffers and Ninajirachi celebrated their victories. Discover all the fashion and festivities.
Ditch the tired tunes. Discover curated 2025 playlists for every festive moment, from lively house parties to the morning after. Get the perfect soundtrack for your celebrations.
The 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville feature a strong female presence with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson leading nominations. Discover how to watch the ceremony live.
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.
Australian dream pop sensation Hatchie returns with her breathtaking third album 'Liquorice', delivering her most confident and sonically adventurous work yet.
At 70, Australian music icon Paul Kelly delivers a stunning album that blends reflection with celebration, proving his songwriting genius only deepens with time.
British rock icons Radiohead have broken their long performance hiatus with a spectacular show in Madrid, treating fans to classics and surprises in their first live appearance since 2018.
Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey reveals plans for major 2025 holiday return with new single 'It's Time' in emotional video message to fans worldwide.
Get an exclusive first look at the John Lewis Christmas 2025 advert strategy. Discover what magical themes and emotional storytelling the retail giant is planning for next year's highly anticipated festive campaign.
Exclusive insider revelations expose the bitter rivalries, management conflicts and hidden struggles that plagued Britain's biggest girl groups of the 90s and 00s.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Singer Lily Allen faces backlash as fans and critics question the authenticity of her upcoming album, with some claiming it sounds artificially generated.
The wait is finally over! Capital FM has unveiled the star-studded lineup for Jingle Bell Ball 2025, featuring today's biggest pop sensations and legendary acts ready to transform London's O2 Arena into a winter wonderland.
The music world mourns the loss of Jonathan Lloyd, the innovative British composer and educator whose vibrant works captivated audiences for decades. Remembering his remarkable legacy.
Decades after recording in obscurity, Sister Irene O'Connor's haunting lo-fi pop emerges from dusty archives, captivating modern audiences with its timeless quality.
Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield teams up with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook for a stunning EP that showcases raw emotion and masterful storytelling through minimalist folk arrangements.
Exclusive insights from goth metal pioneers reveal the artistic philosophy and unexpected vulnerability behind their haunting soundscapes that captivate millions worldwide.
Florence Welch returns with her most ambitious album yet, masterfully balancing explosive energy with moments of profound calm in 'Everybody Scream'.
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff returns with 'Iconoclasts,' a breathtaking album that blends cathedral-sized organ sounds with exhilarating gothic songcraft, creating what critics are calling her most ambitious work yet.
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
Lily Allen breaks her silence on the heartbreaking inspiration behind her viral new single 'Madeline', revealing it's about a real person from her past and addressing the mystery that captivated fans.
The 2025 Harvest Rock festival in Adelaide transformed the city into a musical paradise with electrifying performances from global superstars and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable weekend of rock revival.
Baltimore hardcore pioneers Turnstile open up about their meteoric rise, the pressure of following up 'Glow On', and why creative fulfilment remains elusive despite global acclaim.
Discover the electrifying free jazz of Laura Ann Singh and other must-hear tracks in this week's Guardian music roundup, featuring bold new sounds reshaping the UK jazz scene.
The BBC announces the premiere date for 'Girlbands Forever,' a captivating documentary exploring the legacy of iconic girl groups from the 90s and 00s, featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage.
Discover Jennifer Walton's stunning debut 'Daughters' on Local Action Records - where UK garage rhythms meet ethereal vocals in this compelling album review.
An ambitious new initiative backed by The Guardian seeks to transform the UK's live music scene by spreading performances beyond traditional urban hubs to communities nationwide.
Discover how Australian indie-rock quartet The Belair Lip Bombs are taking the music world by storm with their raw energy and determination to give their musical dreams 'a proper crack'.
Your complete guide to the 2025 daylight saving time change in the UK - including exact dates, why we change our clocks, and the ongoing debate about scrapping the practice.