Lucy Harbron

A month on from the release of Lily Allen's bombshell album West End Girl, can we decide yet if it's a good album of good music, or if its just good gossip?

With a selection handpicked by Leeds' Fuzz Lightyear, listen to all the best new tracks released this week from across indie, rock, punk, pop and beyond.

After being raised on Bob Dylan and Captain Beefheart, PJ Harvey's youthful rebellion came in the form of a deep love for 1980s pop music like 'Tainted Love'.

According to Y, Brixton's Windmill remains the best venue in London for new music discovery, as the cliche answer is still the correct one for bands and fans.

With handpicked selections from Butch Kassidy, listen to all the best new music of the week from across indie, rock, alt-pop and beyond in one handy playlist.

Originally Steve McQueen was signed onto 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' to play the infamous outlaw sidekick, but he quit the project after disagreements.

The godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper, once shared his favourite albums of all time, including one classic record from The Who.

Billy Idol's entire career was changed by the power of one music video, right at the start of the MTV era, when good looks and rebellion could make a star.

Jeff Buckley saw one iconic performance on television, and it changed everything as the young boy realised then and there what he wanted to do when he grew up.

Keep up to date with the best new music from across indie, folk, punk and beyond as Far Out magazine gathers the best new releases into one playlist.

When James Stewart was starring alongside Maureen O'Hara, his behaviour led to a lot of awkward tension for the rest of the shoot as he tried to get her fired.

Metallica became nothing but a bunch of fanboys when they ran into David Bowie and ended up personally apologising to one of their ultimate heroes.

With choices handpicked by Liverpool rockers STONE, these are the best new releases of the week that demand your attention from across genres.

After a perfect show celebrating 50 years of her album Horses, Patti Smith's decision to bring out Johnny Depp made it a conflicting night for her fans.

With selections curated by University, dive into the best new music of the week from across indie, punk, alt-pop, folk and beyond.

There is no escaping the amount of famous people's kids in the music industry, but which of them have the talent to back up their position?

London-based singer, songwriter and producer Emma Bradley is lost in daydreams on 'This Is What Dreams Are Made Of’, a song made to soundtrack fantasies.

Handpicked to soundtracked your maladaptive daydreams and fantasies, Emma Bradley shares a playlist of the best songs to get lost in.

The Cure, Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris lead stacked Isle of Wight Festival 2026 line-up, including a selection of big names and new artists.

Handpicking the best new tracks from across indie, punk, folk, alt-pop and beyond, the Big Indie Playlist ensures nothing great is lost in the noise.