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In the boundless pool of information where musicians compete to grab listeners’ attention, Swan is a rare case of that working. Last December, he released the first taste of his incredibly realised folk artistry, the…
Read moreAmong them are Swedish artist Yung Lean, electronic artist Bonobo, who will be presenting his album Distance in Static in a new live show, and DJ and singer-songwriter Peggy Gou. Elsewhere on the bill are pop duo Frost…
Read moreThe advert, titled Gloria and Pickles, features Dame Kristin Scott Thomas of Slow Horses fame as a grandma, called Gloria. Like many will this Christmas, she's welcomed her family round for the celebrations before the…
Read more“I used to bring a sort of Walkman and would use samples from tapes, but it’s a real drag carrying so much around, so I’ve simplified it a bit. I keep changing things, but the essentials are a drum machine, a sampler and…
Read moreSpeaking on the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast, the Chic musician shared the story while discussing his experience of working with the Confessions II singer early in her career. Read next Asked by host Ruthie Rogers whether he…
Read moreIt comes after ruthless property investor Idris Nazir (Junade Khan) executed a vile plan to force her to sell the 30 year old knicker factory. Last week, Idris told girlfriend Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) that he'd…
Read moreTheir high school is super-strict at a baseline level – and when things start to degenerate, with students forming themselves into human pyramids and turning into mindless drones, it becomes clear something extremely…
Read moreThe singer-songwriter became a fan favourite for his 1980s leisurewear, outlandish conspiracy theories and military-style approach to tasks. A dominating presence at the round table, he characterises himself as the…
Read moreWhen patient Grinner (Aidan Gillen) wakes from a coma and reveals himself to be a gangster with a hoard of buried treasure, Bridget spies an opportunity. Twisty fun with an edge of danger. Phil Harrison Tonight: Burnham…
Read moreInspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the first series was filmed largely in Wales and attracted 6.5 million UK viewers in its first 28 days. The series finale saw Mary Bennet, played by Ella Bruccoleri, agree…
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