Music
The ultimate guide to the best music news and lists around - whether you are into Radiohead or Hip-Hop, or both.
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Guns N' Roses N’ Ghouls: Slash’s 7 favourite horror movies of all time
When he’s not wielding his six-string axe, guitar god Slash likes to take an actual axe to the undead.
By Rebecca May Published
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The BIG London gig list 2026: Your guide to this year's very best shows, festivals and concerts
UPDATED! A hand-picked selection of the best upcoming concerts in the capital, from stadium showstoppers to the rising stars of tomorrow.
By Andrew Williams Last updated
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The 50 coolest albums of all time, ranked
Brilliant albums that just ooze cool: you need to listen to these before you die...
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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Iconic South London music venue that saw Kate Bush's debut is getting a major spruce-up
Closed for renovations
By Andrew Williams Published
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Eurovision Song Contest just announced its first-ever live tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary
Music to our ears
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Milton Keynes is getting a major new live music venue
Just a 30-minute ride from London
By Andrew Williams Published
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Sounds on 45: How the jukebox is making a modern-day comeback
Rock 'n' roll tech riding the vinyl revival
By Josh Sims Published
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Best hip-hop albums ever: 50 classics ranked
From golden-era gems to modern masterpieces
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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The greatest music, TV, film and books - according to David Bowie
He knew a fair bit about the arts
By Dave Fawbert Last updated
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David Bowie's Bromley childhood home to be made into a mini museum
What will the neighbours think?
By Andrew Williams Published
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All the artists rumoured for the next Bond theme song
No time to die on the chart rankings
By Hermione Blandford Published
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London festivals including Mighty Hoopla face challenge as public consultation ends
Nimbys vs live music
By Andrew Williams Published
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London concert blends UK grime and a string quartet next month
Skepta via violin
By Andrew Williams Published
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The 50 greatest rock albums of the 1990s
The last great decade for guitar music?
By Tim Bradley Published
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Liam Gallagher teases Oasis plans - is a 2026 gig incoming after all?
Be here now (or next Easter, apparently)
By Andrew Williams Published
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Jason Momoa! Sigourney Weaver! Stephen Graham! And the best Shortlist interviews of 2025
From Hollywood icons to classic rockers, we've had all sorts join Shortlist this year. Here's some of our favourite moments with the stars from 2025.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Songs that defined 2025: Your New Year's Eve playlist, sorted
A year without a movement, but full of unforgettable moments
By Tom Goodwyn Published
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