BIZARRE: 33 - What They Never Told You

Charli XCX hails The Velvet Underground's 1967 album 'the apex of fine art'

Charli XCX spoke of how influential The Velvet Underground were during her Hitmaker of The Year acceptance speech.

BANG Premier · Dec 9, 2024

From pop girls to the growth of podcasts, here are 5 interesting things Spotify's 2024 listening report tells us

In the wake of Spotify Wrapped 2024, the music streamer has unveiled its 2024 listening trends. These are 5 of this year's most fascinating insights.

TechRadar · Dec 6, 2024

Spotify Wrapped reveals top artists' favourites (and which ones love themselves perhaps a little too much)

Sharing your Wrapped playlist is increasingly the way to show your great taste… And perhaps reveal a little too much

MusicRadar · Dec 6, 2024

The year's most creative album artwork

While the album cover may be less visible than it was in the age of the music megastore, it's still a vital part of the creative process. Here are our pick 2024's most inspired record sleeves.

Wallpaper · Dec 5, 2024

Charli XCX reveals she has painful 'nerve damage' from Brat Tour

Charli XCX has revealed she has caused a lot of "physical damage" to her body from performing live.

BANG Premier · Dec 5, 2024

Charli XCX reveals she has nerve damage from performing live after Brat tour

The pop star finished the international leg of her Brat Tour on December 2

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Pete Davidson reveals surprising SNL salary: ‘I think I got dinner’ with first paycheck

The 31-year-old comedian appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live’ for eight seasons

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Charli XCX focused on marketing behind hit record ‘Brat’ before its music

Opening up about her sales approach to the viral release, Charli XCX has admitted she focused on the marketing behind her hit record ‘Brat’ before its music.

BANG Premier · Dec 4, 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2024: the London Standard team react to their year in music

As the world collectively rummages through its listening stats, here are the London Standard team’s first reactions to their 2024 Spotify Wrapped

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Matty Healy apologises after threatening to ‘slap’ Azealia Banks over Charli xcx dig

Musicians exchanged verbal blows in vicious social media spat

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024