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Sabrina Carpenter live in London: A testament to playing the long game to pop superstardom

BST Hyde Park, July 5: The singer effortlessly reinforces her command over modern pop with the first of two sold-out nights at the London festival

Fontaines D.C. live in London: surreal, powerful statement from future Glasto headliners

Saturday July 5, Finsbury Park: Dublin’s finest give ‘Romance’ a fitting victory lap with its own Lynchian universe, moshpit bangers and a fight for Palestine

Doechii and Linkin Park close Open’er Festival 2025 with chaos and catharsis

Also featuring Doechii, Wolf Alice, JPEGMAFIA and Camila Cabello

Muse unleash monster riffs and the old razzle-dazzle at Open’er Festival 2025

In partnership with Open’er Festival Words: Jordan Bassett and Kyann-Sian Williams Day three at a festival can be a tricky business. You’ve been sapped of the...

Oasis live in Cardiff: a supersonic reunion for a new generation

Friday July 4, Principality Stadium: The returning Britpop heroes sound awesome, look cool as fuck, and deliver the greatest hits of greatest hits. Lord knows we need this escape

Future and Nine Inch Nails bring pyro and circle pits to Open’er Festival 2025

In partnership with Open’er Festival Words: Jordan Bassett and Kyann-Sian Williams As we’ve discussed this week, you never know quite what to expect at Open’er Festival,...

Kesha – ‘Period’ review: a classic combo of sass, sex and spirituality

Spectacular serves sit alongside catharsis and contemplation on the pop star’s first release on her own label, Kesha Records

Massive Attack, Gracie Abrams and more kick off a stacked Open’er Festival 2025

Here’s everything that went down on the Polish seaside this Wednesday

Kae Tempest – ‘Self Titled’ review: an inspiring reflection on identity and self-discovery

The award-winning poet and rapper's fifth studio album is a beefy, self-assured celebration of newfound identity

Glastonbury Festival 2025 review: the most unforgettable moments from Worthy Farm

Pulp! Charli XCX! Wolf Alice! Franz Ferdinand with Peter Capaldi! Kneecap! Amyl & The Sniffers! The 1975! Lorde! Loads more!