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2023 has been another music-filled year, but which releases come out on top?

From soundtracking the early promise of Christmas morning right through to the deranged after-party, we've got your back....

Doom! Gloom! Dirty Den's divorce papers! Christmas on Albert Square is firmly part of the festive tradition, but what makes for a trademark special?

Still to jump on the bandwagon? These are the biggest and best bands to hit play on...

This truly remarkable debut show felt like being there at Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, Beychella, or Kendrick Lamar’s masterpiece Glastonbury headline set

Fancy ringing in 2024 by dancing yourself silly? One of these nights will sort you out…

Her allyship might not be perfect (the Dubai debacle, anyone?) but there's still huge power in one of the world's biggest stars spotlighting LGBTQ+ culture

The south east London grassroots venue, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the capital’s jazz and post-punk scenes, has raised over £14,000 in just 48 hours, but still needs your help.

The young musician's honesty and openness should be commended, but Theroux leaves the industry that caused her so much pain largely unscrutinised

The music star talks candidly about her life in music

The pop songwriter – who wrote all of Girls Aloud's biggest hits – talks reunion tours, potential new music, and heading into the world of musical theatre with Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

The festive duo are flaking out, and it's the end of an era

If nobody spreads a baseless rumour about a Harry Styles guest appearance, did the festival even happen?!

Twenty years after Section 28’s repeal, Posener’s work – which sticks a middle finger up at puritanical censorship – is taking up a well-earned place in the Tate Britain

Doherty's jolly facade sometimes feels like it’s distracting from the parts of himself he’s less willing to reveal

Ahead of the release of her new album Rockstar, these are the country legend's best and most essential songs

The R&B mega-star has continued to flourish, despite a well-documented history of violence. It sets a deplorable example

Dua Lipa is officially in her analog synth era - and the imperfection suits her