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Coco Jones is getting the second chance she deserves

The Grammy-winning R&B star’s story hasn’t all been plain sailing; but now, with new music alongside a starring TV role, the US musician is back where she belongs

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Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

Cage The Elephant’s Matt Shultz: “I was in psychosis for three years – my arrest was a miracle”

Natalie Red: a disruptive, wildly talented force taking over the dancefloor

TRENDING NEWS

Watch Lana Del Rey sing ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ with Jelly Roll at Hangout Festival

Sleaford Mods announce 10th anniversary reissue of ‘Divide & Exit’ and intimate UK tour

Hard-Fi return with first new single in a decade ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’

Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos part ways over Yeezy Porn

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young says new K-pop groups seem “half-hearted” on music shows

Chains Of Hades removed from ‘Fortnite’ tournament after Doja Cat rages against the weapon

ALBUM REVIEWS

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ review: Portishead vocalist’s solo bow is an enthralling study of time and loss

Kings Of Leon – ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ review: a return to their rugged roots… sort of

A. G. Cook – ‘Britpop’ review: playful, experimental pop from a scene leader

FEATURES

Inside the tribute album to Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’: “The music is just so striking”

A. G. Cook: “PC Music was called ‘futuristic’, but I’m interested in the present”

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline

Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

GIG REVIEWS

Laufey live in London: an exquisite evening of pure musical excellence

Elbow live in Manchester: a belated, but brilliant opening of the Co-Op Live

Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour

Kacey Musgraves live in London: a spellbinding smash

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Les Savy Fav’s Tim Harrington on being bipolar: “This thing you love can also be the thing that makes you miserable”

Kathleen Hanna on her new memoir: “I came out the other side feeling like I can move on”

Babyshambles’ Dr Adam Ficek shares report on music and mental health: “It’s business, but the product is a human being”

Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

Cage The Elephant’s Matt Shultz: “I was in psychosis for three years – my arrest was a miracle”

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

THE COVER

Coco Jones is getting the second chance she deserves

Breakthrough rapper Songer on his life-changing year: “I’ve been pretty fearless”

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

MORE NEWS

Kid Rock accused of drunkenly waving gun in reporter’s face

BST Hyde Park announce special guests for Morgan Wallen show

Cassie’s husband pens message to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after assault video: “Men who hit women aren’t men”

Glastonbury 2024: check out the full line-up and stage splits so far

Noel Gallagher: “I’m not an England fan, I’m Irish”

This new Demi Moore horror film has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

Melissa Joan Hart feels “really guilty” for taking underage Britney Spears to first nightclub

Jet announce first UK and Ireland tour in 15 years to celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Get Born’

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Goodfellas’ fans ridicule “bonkers” disclaimer for “cultural stereotypes”

This new Demi Moore horror film has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

Melissa Joan Hart feels “really guilty” for taking underage Britney Spears to first nightclub

‘Line Of Duty’ actor Brian McCardie’s cause of death revealed

Piers Morgan says “nobody can produce any evidence” that Fiona Harvey has been to prison

Kevin Costner in tears during Cannes standing ovation for passion project ‘Horizon’

Jerry Seinfeld heckled by pro-Palestine supporters at stand-up gig

Watch the dark teaser for Netflix’s new K-drama, ‘Hierarchy’

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

‘Bridgerton’ season three review: still sweet and seductive but the taste is growing stale

‘Sting’ review: spooky space spider throws a monster-sized tantrum

‘Bodkin’ review: ‘Father Ted’ meets ‘Twin Peaks’ in Irish true-crime comedy drama

GAMING NEWS

Steam games no longer playable in new Tesla cars

‘Total War’ developer reportedly working on new ‘Star Wars’ game

Watch JME, P Money, Chip and Unknown T do battle in new ‘Call Of Duty’ map Grime

Alex Horne talks ‘Taskmaster’ VR game: “It might be better than the TV show”

‘Redfall’ to receive one final update that includes offline mode

2K Games to reveal sequel to “beloved” franchise next month

Rockstar denies delay rumours for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’

Chains Of Hades removed from ‘Fortnite’ tournament after Doja Cat rages against the weapon

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark