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The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

With their much talked-about live show, the five-piece are pushing at the boundaries of punk and dance – and staying true to their idiosyncratic nature

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Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstep

Jack Antonoff: “I’ve always felt really misunderstood – it’s like a driving, pounding feeling in me”

Ben Schwartz is on a mission to save improv: “So much comedy has been dying”

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

TRENDING NEWS

Morrissey says he’s bought back the rights to two albums from Capitol Records

Damon Albarn says Blur’s Coachella weekend two show is “probably our last gig”

Johnny Depp hits out at Hollywood, saying they “threw me in the bin”

David Beckham shares video of private Spice Girls reunion for Victoria’s 50th birthday celebrations

SHINee’s Onew opens up about leaving SM Entertainment: “It was not easy”

‘Fortnite’ fans want a Taylor Swift collab following release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

ALBUM REVIEWS

Lucy Rose – ‘This Ain’t The Way You Go Out’ review: a roaring comeback

Pearl Jam – ‘Dark Matter’ review: some of their strongest work in recent memory

Girl In Red – ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’ review: fun, free but too few risks

Nia Archives – ‘Silence Is Loud’ review: reflective jungle from an essential new star

FEATURES

Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes

Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”

Mdou Moctar: one of the world’s most exciting and important rock bands

Fontaines D.C.’s daring comeback single ‘Starburster’ is their most experimental work yet

Foals’ Yannis Philippakis tells us about The Yaw and his record with Tony Allen: “Our spirits got on”

Perrie on going solo: ‘I knew I could sing, obviously. But I didn’t know if I could write music from scratch’

GIG REVIEWS

Doja Cat live at Coachella: an off-the-wall spectacular

The Hives live in London: precision-engineered for a good time

Tyler, The Creator live at Coachella: a brilliant reminder of a cult hero’s power

LE SSERAFIM live at Coachella 2024: K-pop girl group get raw and loose

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Ryu Da-in on ‘Pyramid Game’: “School violence cannot be justified”

Jack Antonoff: “I’ve always felt really misunderstood – it’s like a driving, pounding feeling in me”

Ben Schwartz is on a mission to save improv: “So much comedy has been dying”

Touring Luxembourg with Francis of Delirium, the indie star making big waves in a tiny country

Late Night Drive Home are speeding out of smalltown Texas and into the big league

Foals’ Yannis Philippakis tells us about The Yaw and his record with Tony Allen: “Our spirits got on”

THE COVER

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

Lana Lubany: “It never occurred to put elements of my culture in pop music”

Kanii: “I don’t hold back when I express how I feel”

MORE NEWS

Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, dies aged 80

Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Camelphat, Groove Armada lead Glastonbury 2024 Glade area line-up

Zack Snyder’s new Netflix film has the worst reviews of his career

Dominic West makes rare comment about Lily James kiss scandal

Thom Yorke shares full details of ‘Confidenza’ soundtrack and music video for new song ‘Knife Edge’

Huw Edwards resigns from BBC on doctor’s advice

Johnny Depp director Maïwenn says the crew were “afraid of him” on new film

Sprints issue statement after singer Karla Chubb sexually assaulted at show: “Shame on you. Do better”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Nxdia is making Arabic alt-pop to heal their inner child

English Teacher – ‘This Could Be Texas’ review: a band who dare to dream

Touring Luxembourg with Francis of Delirium, the indie star making big waves in a tiny country

Late Night Drive Home are speeding out of smalltown Texas and into the big league

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Baby Reindeer’ creator says he feels sorry for real-life stalker

Tom Holland confirms he’s returning for fourth Spider-Man movie

Zendaya says “it’s weird” that people keep asking her about kissing male co-stars

Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, dies aged 80

Zack Snyder’s new Netflix film has the worst reviews of his career

Dominic West makes rare comment about Lily James kiss scandal

Thom Yorke shares full details of ‘Confidenza’ soundtrack and music video for new song ‘Knife Edge’

Huw Edwards resigns from BBC on doctor’s advice

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Civil War’ review: Alex Garland glimpses a scary future in this American horror story

‘Back To Black’ review: Marisa Abela makes a worthy Amy Winehouse

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

Ryuichi Sakamoto – ‘Opus’ review: a man alone with a piano and his genius

GAMING NEWS

aespa announce new details for 2024 ‘SYNK: Parallel Line’ tour

ATEEZ announce North American leg of 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour

Childish Gambino previews new songs with Kanye West, Kid Cudi, teases world tour

Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1039 on April 23

‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, April 23

Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for April 23

Framed answer today – here’s the solution for April 23

AURORA asked Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands to “puke vomit all over” song on new album

GAME REVIEWS

aespa announce new details for 2024 ‘SYNK: Parallel Line’ tour

ATEEZ announce North American leg of 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour

Childish Gambino previews new songs with Kanye West, Kid Cudi, teases world tour

Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1039 on April 23