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Steve to Joy Crookes: The Week's Best Culture Reviewed
Dive into the week's most talked-about cultural releases. Our critics deliver their verdicts on Steve's immersive new album, Joy Crookes' soulful live return, and the hottest picks in theatre, gaming, and art.
Russia Plans Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest for 2025
Russia is set to launch its own 'Intervision' music competition in 2025, a direct response to its ongoing exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest since the invasion of Ukraine.
Discover the authentic music of New Orleans
An immersive travel guide to the living music scene of New Orleans. Explore the city's legendary jazz haunts, vibrant Cajun dance halls, and the very spots where American music history is made every night.
Garland's Bold Tendencies Show Redefines London Music
An immersive and genre-defying performance by Garland at London's iconic Bold Tendencies venue challenges conventions and captivates audiences with its raw energy and innovative soundscapes.
Feeo's Poetic Intrigue: This Week's Essential New Track
Discover the crisp conviction of emerging artist Feeo, the standout act in this week's curated selection of the UK's best new music releases and essential tracks.
Canadian Reveals Biggest UK Culture Shocks
A Canadian expat reveals the biggest surprises, from the charm of pubs and the complexity of taps to the bluntness of British humour and the reality of 'Costa Coffee' culture.
Lost Picasso Found & Black Sabbath Ballet Stuns
A stunning art world discovery and a groundbreaking metal ballet dominate today's visual news cycle, offering a captivating blend of high culture and iconic music.
Joy Crookes 'Juniper': A Soulful Masterpiece Review
The Guardian's five-star review of Joy Crookes' sophomore album 'Juniper' hails it as a profound artistic evolution. Discover the soulful depth and cinematic storytelling of this London artist's masterpiece.
The Flag That United the Nation at the 2025 Proms
In a powerful moment of national unity, a single flag waved during the Last Night of the Proms became a symbol of togetherness, capturing the hearts of millions and sparking a social media sensation.
Aussie's Baffling British Culture Shocks: Seagulls & Pubs
An Australian woman's viral list of the biggest culture shocks in Britain, from aggressive seagulls to early pub closures, reveals the hilarious and perplexing side of life in the UK.
Kirk Condemns 'Liberal Assassination' in Cancel Culture Warning
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk issues a stark warning from London, branding cancel culture a form of 'liberal assassination' that threatens free speech and democratic values in the UK and beyond.
Badenoch's Landmark Free Speech Law to Combat Woke Culture
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches a powerful defence of British liberties, pledging a new law to protect free speech from cancel culture and 'phantom' hate incidents in a major stand for fundamental values.
UK's Top Music Universities 2025: New Number One Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a dramatic shift in the UK's music education landscape. Discover which institutions are now leading the pack for performance, composition, and music technology degrees.
How Heavy Metal Became Finland's Secret Power Tool
Discover how Finland is leveraging its heavy metal music scene as a soft power tool to reshape its global image, boost tourism, and drive economic growth in a groundbreaking cultural strategy.
David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
New 90s & 00s Nostalgia Music Festival Announced for UK
Get ready for a massive nostalgia trip! A brand new UK music festival, Big Weekender, is coming to Oxfordshire in August 2025, featuring a huge lineup of 90s and 00s pop, dance, and indie legends.
King Princess on 'Girl Violence' & Her 1950s Music Revolution
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
Sabrina Carpenter's divisive VMA performance sparks fury
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter faces both praise and backlash for her politically charged VMAs performance featuring transgender dancers, igniting a fierce online culture war.
MTV VMAs 2025: The Wildest Moments Revealed
Relive the most unforgettable and scandalous moments from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. From shock performances to fashion risks and celebrity showdowns, we break down the night that broke the internet.
Zoe Ball exposes BBC's 'lads mags' culture on Top of the Pops
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball shocks listeners with candid stories of a 'lads' mags' culture and uncomfortable encounters during her early Top of the Pops career in the 1990s.
Patrick Wolf's Magical Minack Theatre Concert Review
Patrick Wolf delivers a spellbinding performance at Cornwall's iconic Minack Theatre, blending soaring vocals, harp, and violin in a breathtaking cliffside setting.
American's Top 3 UK Culture Shocks Revealed
From baffling pub etiquette to the mystery of the UK's washing machine obsession, an American living in Britain reveals the cultural quirks that left her most surprised.
David Byrne's Secret London Romance & Music Comebacks
Exclusive details on Talking Heads legend David Byrne's new relationship in the capital, plus major returns from Saint Etienne and Metronomy. Your essential guide to London's cultural pulse.
David Bowie's Secret Unfinished Project Discovered
A secret, never-completed David Bowie project has been discovered by archivists studying his personal archive, revealing a new dimension to the music icon's creative genius.
Morrissey Sells The Smiths' Rights: Music Empire For Sale
Iconic frontman Morrissey announces the sale of his entire stake in The Smiths' business empire, including publishing rights and royalties, inviting offers from 'any interested party' in a monumental music industry move.
Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music
A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.
CMAT Interview: Irish Singer's Creative Journey Revealed
Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.
Neil Hannon on Creating the Iconic 'Something For The Weekend' Theme
An exclusive look at how Neil Hannon's iconic band, The Divine Comedy, created the legendary theme for BBC's 'Something For The Weekend' and its lasting cultural impact.