On her third album, Blondshell is surviving a violent world, by focusing on the light. We meet her in LA to talk all things 'Violins'.

Members of The Raincoats, X-Ray Spex and The Slits will join forces for one night only, celebrating 50 years of feminist punk.

Paris Paloma's second full length album 'The Fatal Flaw' further establishes her as a vital feminist voice.

As we come down from the high that was the first ever Daisy Chain Fields, we revisit some of the best moments at Olivia Rodrigo's all-women festival

What to wear and pack for Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival in order to survive to the SoCal heat.

With Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, Audrey Hobert, Oklou and Rose Gray on a stacked bill, Lorde brings All Points East to a euphoric close with a triumphant headline set.

Our five-star review of Phoebe Bridgers' third album 'Lost Weekend', a deeply personal record that explores love, grief and healing with extraordinary precision.

Her 'Lost Weekend' rollout rejects the relentless pace of modern music – and it's making the whole experience feel special again.

On debut album 'Heartcore' Au/Ra invites us into her universe – an ethereal, art-pop sphere where 'beauty grows out of the ruins'.

At their biggest gig to date, the North London group proved that being in a band is the best thing on earth.

With the launch of Daisy Chain Fields, we look at the influence of Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair and why Olivia Rodrigo is a rare breed of pop star using her platform for good.

You may know her from Donnie Darko or The Hunger Games – but Jena Malone is serious about music. Lisa Wright meets her to talk new album 'Flowers For Men'

After burnout, self-doubt and a documentary that forced her to confront it all, Courtney Barnett returns with 'Creature of Habit' – a louder, looser, more self-assured record from an artist learning t...

In the summer of 1977, Caroline Collett found punk because of a boy – and stayed because of the women. From Caroline Coon and Vivienne Westwood to Poly Styrene and Patti Smith, this is a love letter t...

In the summer of 1977, Caroline Collett found punk because of a boy – and stayed because of the women. From Caroline Coon and Vivienne Westwood to Poly Styrene and Patti Smith, this is a love letter t...

Loved 'Lux'? Check out these lesser-known Spanish artists making inventive music spanning genres

We asked our team of music critics for their favourite songs of the year – here's their list

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Hemlocke Springs is back with brand new single 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles' and a new album on the way.

The London five-piece made their first move look easy. With From The Pyre, they prove it wasn’t a trick

Pip Blom and Willem Smit join forces for Long Fling – a playful, indie rock debut full of wit, chemistry and irresistibly catchy hooks.

The Eras Tour made her the biggest pop star on the planet, but with the mixed reception to ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ – and the excessive influx of physical variants on offer – fans are wondering if it’...

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From Laura Gibson to Doechii, Tiny Desk Concerts have become a viral phenomenon. Here are our 10 favourite performances that prove it still has legs.

Some big hitters from Sigrid, Magdalena Bay, Joy Crookes and more make up your weekly playlist

For The Beths, humour and heartbreak go hand in hand. Their fourth album is their rawest yet – and Liz Stokes is ready to tell you why.

The viral singer and producer knows how to throw a party like no other

With new album ‘Swallow The Knife,’ Foote sheds the weight of major-label expectations and returns to the chaotic, cathartic rock that made her.

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After six years away, Melina Duterte comes back with ‘Belong’ – an album about friendship, identity and finding your place.

Seven albums in eight years –the prolific New York duo keep getting better

This week's new releases come from Florence + The Machine, Flo Milli and coop, Lois and Anna von Hausswolff ft. Iggy Pop

Laufey’s third album, ‘A Matter Of Time’ proves she’s more than a jazz revivalist. Read The Forty-Five review

Wolf Alice once again prove they’re a band constantly evolving, and more willing than ever to push themselves into bold new territory

Lucy Dacus just married thirteen couples under a full moon at her show in Troutdale's McMenamins Edgfield near Portland Oregon

LA band The What Four release their first ever video for single, Nowhere Blues. Check it out and catch them live

Reneé Rapp’s second album Bite Me blends bold pop, punk attitude, and razor-sharp lyrics. Read our 4-star review of the star’s fearless new record

Moira Mack's 'She Will' is an understated but powerful protest song that was written on the day Roe v Wade was overturned. Listen here.

Listen to a brand new Hayley Williams solo track, gifted to a Nashville public radio station to say thanks for their service

From Brat Summer to Stomp Pop Hell: how we lost the charts in under a year

'Moisturizer' finds Wet Leg deep in their feels, but these are love songs done the Wet Leg way – with wit and whimsy and a serious amount of overwhelm

New track 'All Night All Day' has Adrianne Lenker dreaming of a 24 hour sexy sesh. Listen to second single taken from their upcoming new album.

Syd returns with her first solo track in over three years. ‘Die For This’ is a slow-burning R&B gem, arriving ahead of tour dates with Billie Eilish and Renee Rapp.

To mark the launch of her debut book, A Complicated Woman, Rebecca Taylor will curate part of this year's programme at the London Literature Festival

Olivia Rodrigo ushers the festival into an exciting new era with a truly brilliant headline set that that it's not just old men who are worthy of the slot

The Glastonbury gates are open. Get live updates from Glastonbury festival 2025 from The Forty-Five music editors. Follow along for live reports and on-site sightings.

The Glastonbury gates are open. Get live updates from Glastonbury festival 2025 from The Forty-Five music editors. Follow along for live reports and on-site sightings.

Wet Leg make their live return to London, debuting new songs from their upcoming album 'Moisturizer' and a sexy new confidence