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For 25 years our publication and podcast has recommended music. We now also spark conversations and create resources to help music fans discover their collective power.

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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.

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

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Can we fix ticketing by fixing one company?

Can we fix ticketing by fixing one company?

How do you solve a problem like Live Nation? The concert giant faced an antitrust lawsuit this week which it has since settled - but how did we get here?

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Predictably, the right-wing culture war is wrong about the BRITs

Predictably, the right-wing culture war is wrong about the BRITs

DiS crunches the data to see whether the pROteCt OuR gURLs brigade had anything to worry about.

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Deftones is for the girls

Deftones is for the girls

To get into arenas, heavy acts have to get women on their side. And who does that better than Chino and co?

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When Boycotts Work

Gazelle Twin with her hobby horse, wearing a red body suit and sports wear

A new pod, a skull-crushing track of the week, mental health, and a massive trans solidarity event.

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“Seguimos Aquí”: Thank you Bad Bunny for making me cry

“Seguimos Aquí”: Thank you Bad Bunny for making me cry

ICE, America and a Halftime show that refused to be silent

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Music Venue Trust Calls Out Live Nation

Music Venue Trust Calls Out Live Nation

The state of grassroots music in the spotlight + track of the week + news Aphex news

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A metalhead goes to see Chappell Roan

A metalhead goes to see Chappell Roan

Pop music is not my usual thing - and yet, I love Chappell Roan. I unpack the reasons why after seeing her live for the first time at Reading....

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A summer of tech rebellion?

A summer of tech rebellion?

We've had a summer of rage - and one of the targets has been tech megacorps. Music is officially fighting back...

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Chappell Roan on your TV

Chappell Roan on your TV

A few of the must-see sets from across the Reading Festival that will be available on iPlayer.

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DiScover: 5 Must See New Acts at Reading 2025

DiScover: 5 Must See New Acts at Reading 2025

Whether you're attending Reading Festival this weekend or just looking for some tunes, here's 5 great new acts to play at full volume.

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Delicious Darkwave

Delicious Darkwave

Suitable for playlists featuring: Austra, Cold Cave, TR/ST and songs from The Matrix OST.

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Help Bring Our Future Into Focus

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