
Pulp, IDLES and Fontaines D.C. among dozens of artists to sign Heavenly Recordings letter defending Kneecap’s “freedom of expression”
“In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals"

Ed Sheeran writes open letter urging UK government to invest in music education
The letter, co-signed by Elton John, Coldplay and Central Cee, calls for a £250million package to "repair decades of dismantling music"

Listen to Sleaford Mods and Hot Chip team up on Hot Mods' two collaborative singles: 'Nom Nom Nom' and 'Cat Burglar'
Released in aid of War Child, the tracks were made with "lots of improvisation and very little ego" at London's Abbey Road Studios

‘Bird’ review: Barry Keoghan stars in a divisive, life-enhancing masterpiece
Andrea Arnold’s latest proves she’s a filmmaker who can’t be pigeonholed

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on his past feud with Noel Gallagher and the duo's next move
The frontman also told NME about judging the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards as well as sharing his thoughts on Oasis’ dynamic pricing controversy, Keir Starmer’s performance as Prime Minister so far, an incoming collab with Hot Chip, and Mods’ decision to offer five-pound gig tickets to fans on low incomes

Sleaford Mods are selling £5 UK tour tickets "for people on low incomes"
"These tickets are for people on low incomes so please, and I know you won't, but please don't take the piss"

Sleaford Mods share two previously unheard songs, ‘Git Some Balls’ and ‘Air Con’
"The rejects always sound wicked when you revisit them"

Entertainment world reacts to Labour landslide victory in UK General Election: "DECIMATE THE CONSERVATIVE MONSTER"
"Thank Fuck"

Glastonbury 2024: Sleaford Mods unimpressed with crowd at their Woodsies performance
Vocalist Jason Williamson told the crowd: “We played this stage 10 years ago and it’s still the fucking same. Glastonbury, fuck off"

Glastonbury 2024: the worst set clashes at this year’s festival
The most frustrating part of any festival is almost upon us – checking out the scheduling conflicts and making a decision…