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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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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Ministry of Sound is getting a major upgrade this month for its 35th birthday
Even bigger bass?
By Andrew Williams Published
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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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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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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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The 25 best albums of 2025
2025 was a special year for music: here is our look back at the very best listens of the year...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The best Christmas songs of all time: Great festive bangers
Great Xmas songs to dance around the Christmas tree
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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London Blues Festival comes to the capital soon: full line-up and ticket details
New year blues
By Andrew Williams Published
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The Rolling Stones shelve 2026 UK tour plans
Stadium begone
By Andrew Williams Published
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Oasis Live ’25 tour wraps with a massive London merch takeover
A Piccadilly pop-up marking the end of a landmark tour
By Morgan Truder Last updated
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Don’t Stop Him Now: Queen's Brian May on Yungblud, recovering from a stroke, losing Ozzy and taking fans on an exploration through space
Queen axeman Brian May wants to take you on a three dimensional ride through the galaxy.
By Kevin Lynch Published
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