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Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor

On her most vital album in over two decades, pop music’s grande dame proves she still knows how to make us move

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My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendental

Nia Smith is closing old cycles and setting a new wheel in motion

Ebbb’s euphoric synth-pop hits you where it hurts

Soundtrack Of My Life: Ed Gamble

‘The Invite’ review: RSVP yes to this wickedly relatable dinner-date drama

Watch the first trailer for Steven Knight’s “landmark” Oasis documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’

Here’s what went down when Metallica kicked off the first of their two “no repeats” shows at London Stadium

Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas expand on his “white privilege” American Zionism comments in full Oxford Union speech

Watch Biffy Clyro play ‘Machines’ with Jamie Campbell Bower at Finsbury Park

Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats hit out at “soft as baby shit” Gorillaz for allegedly “throwing hissy fit” and forcing early end to their...

PlayStation is deleting movies from your PS5 library

ALBUM REVIEWS

Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor

Sienna Spiro – ‘Visitor’ review: a gifted vocalist finding her place in the spotlight

Mary In The Junkyard – ‘Role Model Hermit’: filmic debut that balances grit and grandeur

Chanel Beads – ‘Your Day Will Come’ (2026) review: woozily brilliant indie-pop from an experimental darling

FEATURES

Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones’ future: “I’m already writing for the next album”

How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”

Gerran Howell’s rise on ‘The Pitt’ is just what the doctor ordered

NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules

Soundtrack Of My Life: Jason Momoa

The best games of 2026… so far!

GIG REVIEWS

Florence + The Machine and David Byrne bring the love to day one of Open’er Festival 2026

My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendental

Bad Bunny live in London: history-making stadium show is a reminder of the power of community

Foo Fighters live in Liverpool: rock club vibes on a stadium scale from our greatest supergroup

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

New indie supergroup M.O.T.H.E.R.: “I wanted it to be the guitar version of N.E.R.D.”

Soundtrack Of My Life: Ed Gamble

Taylor Momsen talks “tapping into the innermost, darkest corners” of her mind for The Pretty Reckless’ ‘Dear God’

Nia Smith is closing old cycles and setting a new wheel in motion

Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones’ future: “I’m already writing for the next album”

The Anchoress tells us about “celebratory queer anthem” single ‘Throw Over Your Man’ featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield

THE COVER

Ebbb’s euphoric synth-pop hits you where it hurts

Hearts2Hearts: the sweet sound of a K-pop summer

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are finding the sweet spot between the weird and the wonderful

MORE NEWS

Watch the first trailer for Steven Knight’s “landmark” Oasis documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’

Watch Snow Patrol surprise fans at Crystal Palace Park gig with Kylie Minogue for live debut of collab ‘These Alarms’

Watch RAYE bring out Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson at Montreux Jazz Festival

Here’s what went down when Metallica kicked off the first of their two “no repeats” shows at London Stadium

Trump accuses Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, and more of suffering “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in AI video

Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas expand on his “white privilege” American Zionism comments in full Oxford Union speech

Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats hit out at “soft as baby shit” Gorillaz for allegedly “throwing hissy fit” and forcing early end to their...

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean tie with Wet Wet Wet’s Number One record with ‘Rein Me In’

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Chloe Slater tells us about her debut album ‘Riot Youth’ and “encapsulating that feeling where it feels like anything could change”

Any Young Mechanic use folk traditions to go against the grain

Konyikeh is letting every part of herself shine

XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”

FILM & TV NEWS

Bam Margera rules out any ‘Jackass’ reunion: “I never want to see them ever again in my life”

Watch the first trailer for Steven Knight’s “landmark” Oasis documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’

Trump accuses Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, and more of suffering “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in AI video

Every song on the ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ season three soundtrack

The ending of ‘The Bear’ season five explained

Will there be a ‘Silo’ season four?

What happened at the end of ‘Silo’ season two?

Every song on the ‘Evil Dead Burn’ soundtrack

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Invite’ review: RSVP yes to this wickedly relatable dinner-date drama

‘Elle’ review: ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel is a peppy, hot pink delight

‘The Bear’ season five review: tuck into the final helping of this heartfelt kitchen drama

‘Supergirl’ review: Milly Alcock is exceptional in this bubbly, watchable hero flick

GAMING NEWS

YOASOBI confirms ‘Overwatch’ collab

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ plays “best” on the PlayStation 5

‘Persona’ live-action adaptation in the works from ‘Stranger Things’ producers

PlayStation 6 could cost more than $1000

Ice Nine Kills on their “intense” ‘Dead By Daylight’ collab and why horror will never die

PlayStation is deleting movies from your PS5 library

Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Boys’ music video features a ‘RuneScape’ easter egg

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ is being boycotted by game stores over physical release

GAME REVIEWS

Mixtape review: casual gamer’s dream with a killer soundtrack

‘Star Fox’ review: refuelled space-shooter ready for a fresh generation

‘007 First Light’ review: no video game has done Bond better

‘Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight’ review: superhero-sized block-buster