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Tyla – A*POP
Clash Magazine’s review presents Tyla’s A*POP as a confident, polished follow-up that develops the South African singer’s blend of pop appeal and personal identity. It argues that the album moves between romance, vulnerability and independence while retaining the restrained, melodic style associated with her breakthrough. The review highlights tracks including ‘Is It Love’, ‘Chanel’, ‘Mr.…
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Why have thousands taken to the streets? India’s ‘cockroach’ protest explained
Tens of thousands of Generation Z protesters have demonstrated in Delhi and other Indian cities, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The protests matter because a movement that began as online satire only months ago has quickly become one of India’s most visible youth campaigns. The movement is called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP),…
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Scotland’s Gunn concedes four in San Jose debut defeat
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn conceded four goals on his San Jose Earthquakes debut as Orlando City won 4-0 following Major League Soccer’s World Cup break. Although the result was a difficult start for Gunn after leaving Nottingham Forest, he was not considered at fault for the goals and made saves that limited the defeat. David…
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U2 and Martin Garrix officially release soaring collab ‘Fireflies’: “There’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together”
U2 and Dutch DJ-producer Martin Garrix have released ‘Fireflies’, a collaborative single first performed live during Garrix’s Tomorrowland set the previous week. The release reunites Garrix with Bono and The Edge, and marks a further crossover between U2’s rock sound and electronic music. Garrix said the song was begun six summers ago and described finally…
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We live in Britain’s driest village: Locals adopt ‘Mediterranean lifestyle’ after seeing no rain for a month as they use bath water to keep plants alive
Residents of a village described as Britain’s driest have reportedly adapted their routines after going a month without rainfall, including reusing bath water to keep plants alive. The story highlights the practical effects of prolonged dry weather on households and gardens, as well as concerns about water use during hot conditions. Locals have likened their…
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Charli xcx – Music, Fashion, Film
Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is presented as a deliberately stark departure from the exuberance of ‘Brat’, rather than an attempt to repeat its cultural impact. The review finds the album unsettling and bleak, using terse songs, restrained delivery and uneasy production to explore dysphoria, consumerism, intimacy and impermanence. Most tracks run for under three…
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Chad Hugo Returns With New Single ‘Jumpupw!nya’
Chad Hugo has released ‘Jumpupw!nya’, a new single featuring Tierra Whack and Leikeli47, alongside a kaleidoscopic video directed by Kid. Studio. The track is his first major solo release for several years and is presented as the start of a new creative phase for the producer known for his work with The Neptunes and N.E.R.D.…
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Meghan and Harry share snaps of their European summer holiday as pro-Sussex People magazine reveals they stayed at Princess Diana’s childhood home with Archie and Lilibet
The article reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared photographs from a European family holiday, including a visit to Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home and burial site. It says the visit allowed their children, Archie and Lilibet, to see a place closely associated with their late grandmother, while also highlighting the family’s reported…
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Cool new prog from Lesoir, Chelsea Wolfe, Pattern-Seeking Animals and more in Prog’s brand new Tracks Of The Week
Prog has returned with a new Tracks Of The Week feature after a one-week break for the Prog For Peart festival, presenting six recently released tracks from progressive-leaning artists. The article matters chiefly as a curated listening guide and reader poll, designed to highlight a range of new music in one place. The previous poll…
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Charli XCX reveals her top five Charli XCX songs
Charli XCX has named her five favourite songs from her own catalogue during an appearance on the Lipps Service podcast, alongside the release of her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’. – ‘Stay Away’ from ‘True Romance’, which she described as sentimental because it was her first official release. – ‘Next Level Charli’ from her 2019…