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Emma Wilkes

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Squeaky bum time for Live Nation... again?

MPs in the UK say Live Nation has created a "climate of fear" whilst their data says they have a 58% grip on UK ticketing. Here's what else the Committee found.

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Maruja talk to Drowned in Sound: "We want to try and help change the narrative of the cultural zeitgeist"

Maruja on peace, community building and the grassroots venue that changed their lives...

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Five new artists, one cool thing in common

Emma Wilkes recommends 5 emerging names you need to see live + our weekly music news round up.

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Are phone-free events the way forward for live music?

Plus a new UK-wide music festival, our emergency podcast, Eurovision, and more.

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Have we dehumanised music?

Is engaging with music on a deeper level the key to fighting AI music?

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April 2026's Tracks of the Month: a bumper special

April showered us with great new music from Massive Attack, Kate Nash, unpeople, Sofia Isella and lots more.

Emma Wilkes

Squeaky bum time for Live Nation... again?

Maruja talk to Drowned in Sound: "We want to try and help change the narrative of the cultural zeitgeist"

Five new artists, one cool thing in common

Are phone-free events the way forward for live music?

Have we dehumanised music?

April 2026's Tracks of the Month: a bumper special

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