Yung Lean, Bonobo, Peggy Gou and more lead line-up for Sónar Festival
Among 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…
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Paulie Swan’s “Edie” is a truly spirited, precocious chamber folk excursion
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…
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John Lewis 2026 Christmas advert revealed with Slow Horses legend and emotional song choice
The 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…
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FROM is on the rise
“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…
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Nile Rodgers reveals why he walked out of a recording session with Madonna
Speaking 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…
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Coronation Street's Idris Nazir executes vicious plot against Carla Connor-Swain in early ITVX release
It 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…
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New Group review – schoolkids build human pyramids in bizarre Japanese horror-satire on conformity
Their 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…
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James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The 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…
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TV tonight: Aidan Gillen stars in a twisty Irish crime caper
When 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…
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New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
Inspired 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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