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Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

On the US star's third album, there's upbeat bangers and a clear vision established for her artistry in the years to come

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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

Breakthrough rapper Songer on his life-changing year: “I’ve been pretty fearless”

Natalie Red: a disruptive, wildly talented force taking over the dancefloor

Stray Kids on ‘Lose My Breath’: “We want to show that we can do something different”

Borislav Slavov on scoring ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and what’s next: “We’re just warming up”

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

Ringo Starr says The Beatles would have made far fewer records had it not been for “workaholic” Paul McCartney

Glastonbury 2024 announces full line-up for The Park – including two new venues

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker sells entire past and future catalogue to Sony Music

(G)I-DLE announce dates for 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour

‘Fallout 4’ patch fixes some issues but fans still unhappy

ALBUM REVIEWS

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ review: Portishead vocalist’s solo bow is an enthralling study of time and loss

Kings Of Leon – ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ review: a return to their rugged roots… sort of

A. G. Cook – ‘Britpop’ review: playful, experimental pop from a scene leader

FEATURES

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline

Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Justice: “We turned down remixing Tame Impala as the original song was too good”

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

GIG REVIEWS

Elbow live in Manchester: a belated, but brilliant opening of the Co-Op Live

Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour

Kacey Musgraves live in London: a spellbinding smash

Shabaka live in London: jazz pioneer impresses in a beautiful new chapter

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

TNA wrestler Joe Hendry on his theme song charting: “I’ve achieved both of my dreams in one”

Art Brut’s Eddie Argos: “Seeing Yard Act was like looking at some weird Ghost Of Christmas Future”

Hex Girlfriend: “This is a lot more Dead Kennedys than The Smile”

Natalie Red: a disruptive, wildly talented force taking over the dancefloor

Stray Kids on ‘Lose My Breath’: “We want to show that we can do something different”

THE COVER

Breakthrough rapper Songer on his life-changing year: “I’ve been pretty fearless”

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

MORE NEWS

Listen to BERWYN’s unapologetic new single ‘I AM BLACK’

Jeremy Clarkson named UK and Ireland’s ‘Sexiest Man’ ahead of Tom Holland and Cillian Murphy

Donna Summer’s estate reaches settlement with Kanye West over use of ‘I Feel Love’

Piers Morgan defends letting Fiona Harvey “tell her side of the story” in ‘Baby Reindeer’ interview

Q-Tip earns honorary doctorate from Berklee College Of Music

David Gilmour announces extra shows in LA and New York for 2024

Cardi B delays the release of second album: “I’m relaxing this year”

UK losing five nightclubs per week as industry demands “immediate intervention”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

Isla Fisher breaks silence following Sacha Baron Cohen divorce

‘Squid Game’ star lets slip season two’s release date

Jeremy Clarkson named UK and Ireland’s ‘Sexiest Man’ ahead of Tom Holland and Cillian Murphy

Piers Morgan defends letting Fiona Harvey “tell her side of the story” in ‘Baby Reindeer’ interview

Nicola Coughlan says ‘Bridgerton’ nude scene was a “fuck you” to trolls

‘South Park’ parodies weight loss drug craze in new special ‘The End of Obesity’

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ receives six-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Why is ‘Young Sheldon’ ending?

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

‘Bridgerton’ season three review: still sweet and seductive but the taste is growing stale

‘Sting’ review: spooky space spider throws a monster-sized tantrum

‘Bodkin’ review: ‘Father Ted’ meets ‘Twin Peaks’ in Irish true-crime comedy drama

GAMING NEWS

Ubisoft quietly cancels ‘The Division: Heartland’ in favour of games like ‘XDefiant’

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ has returned to PS Plus

New iPhone accessibility feature lets users control device with just their eyes

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ trailer and launch date revealed

Remedy Entertainment release official ‘Alan Wake 2’ soundtrack

‘Dead By Daylight’ surprise releases roguelite spin-off and confirms ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ collab

‘Marvel Rivals’ apologises after trying to ban negative reviews

‘Fallout 4’ patch fixes some issues but fans still unhappy

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark