Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Kusama, who had voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital for decades, was known for her bright red wig and her giant, quirky creations. Her exhibitions drew large crowds around the world, and her vibrant works fetched…

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In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Ian Youngs Culture reporter Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97 , was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted…

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‘We’re at a crisis point’: Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival

And, to top it all off, Stevie Nicks? No. I saw the post confirmed on Rodrigo's Instagram, and thought: how? According to Shirley Manson , the Garbage singer, Rodrigo called up every act one by one. "I told her it was…

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Radio Free Alice Announce Debut Album ‘What’s In Between’

The Australian band breezed into London this week, playing a completely packed out guerrilla gig for their most ardent fans. The sweaty one-off concert proved to be a launching pad, as their eagerly awaited debut album…

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Inspiral Carpets’ tour bus involved in motorway crash that leaves two in hospital

The crash happened in Scotland during the early hours of Monday morning (August 24). It came after they played two gigs in the country as part of their ongoing UK tour , and were travelling back towards England.…

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Live Report: Geese – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

Regardless of the pedestal that that hierarchy has placed them on the audience at their second and final night at Barrowland Ballroom clearly had an expectation that only a true representation of “the band of the moment”…

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In Photos: TURNSTILE Hit Halifax Piece Hall

Last year’s album ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ took them to a new level – broader, more in-depth, more impactful than ever before, it became a breakout moment globally. CLASH caught TURNSTILE’s momentous Glastonbury set last summer…

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Interpol – ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’ review: existential anthems and their best since ‘Antics’

Their sound has always been one of elegance, but coloured by the gloom of a very urban modernity. On ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’, the New York indie heroes are feeling watched by the modern world, while also reflecting on…

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Netherlands’ Prime Minister Rob Jetten warns of a ‘very well-organised enemy’ pushing anti-gay agenda (EXCLUSIVE)

Speaking in his cover interview with Attitude magazine, Jetten called on the public to remain resilient and reject the harmful messages being spread by the far right. Read next “We shouldn’t be naive about the very…

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Watch Turnstile play cover of The Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ at a gig for the first time as they headline The Piece Hall in Halifax

Watch below. The Baltimore band performed in Halifax last night (August 26), and walked out to the Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton hit ‘Islands In The Stream’ in honour of Parton’s passing earlier this week . Advertisement…

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