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For 25 years our publication and podcast has recommended music. We now also spark conversations and create resources to help music fans discover their collective power.

Five things we've learned from 2026 so far

We're halfway through the year, but what's stood out? Emma Wilkes looks back at the last six months.

Five things we've learned from 2026 so far
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Five things we've learned from 2026 so far

Five things we've learned from 2026 so far

We're halfway through the year, but what's stood out? Emma Wilkes looks back at the last six months.

Beyond West End Girl: the pros and cons of album-in-full shows

Beyond West End Girl: the pros and cons of album-in-full shows

Amid the Lily Allen tour discourse, Emma Wilkes defends and celebrates the album-in-full show - but they're not without their pitfalls.

The show must go on... even in 35 degrees?

The show must go on... even in 35 degrees?

One musician tells us "we can't afford to not play." Emma Wilkes explores the mitigations to extreme weather and calls for a Heat Strike.

James Blake Smears Music Critics

James Blake Smears Music Critics

An open invitation to James Blake to retract his comments about music journalism.

A Portishead And A Sleaford Mod Made A Movie

A Portishead And A Sleaford Mod Made A Movie

Each week I talk to someone about music and everything it drags with it (usually that's a side order of politics and a glimpse at a better world).

We're launching a magazine - join our team!

We're launching a magazine - join our team!

We’re looking for the founding team to help bring the magazine to life.

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