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CLASH Magazine. Adventures in music, fashion, film and more. Online, and in print | Our 'Mantra' Issue 130 is here: http://www.theclashshop.com
Nine sets that defined VIVA SOUNDS 2025 - from atmospheric post-rock to hazy dream pop (and beyond...)

www.clashmusic.com/features/nin...
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Just Played returns with a bumper instalment of vinyl goodness - from Lilac Time and Durutti Column reissues through to Simple Minds and James...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...
December 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Live Report: Tortoise - Barbican, London

The venerable Chicago band's first UK show in over nine years is a gripping triumph of left-field musicality -

www.clashmusic.com/live/live-re...
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Music Venue Trust issue impassioned statement over the treatment of Moth Club saying it poses an "existential threat" to music venues across the land...

www.clashmusic.com/news/music-v...
December 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Jorja Smith's label FAMM are seeking royalties from a viral AI song that 'cloned' her voice.

"We cannot allow this to become the new normal..."

www.clashmusic.com/news/jorja-s...
December 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
BBC Radio's Sound Of 2026: Long-list revealed

Geese, Chloe Qisha, Skye Newman, kwn (and more) make the final 10...

www.clashmusic.com/news/bbc-rad...
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Who is EsDeeKid...?

A primer on the year's most enigmatic success story -

www.clashmusic.com/features/who...
December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Radiohead forced to postpone the opening two nights of their Copenhagen run - Thom Yorke has a severe throat infection, and is undergoing treatment.

www.clashmusic.com/news/radiohe...
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Next Wave: Fletchr Fletchr are the indie risers in search of those goosebump moments...

www.clashmusic.com/features/nex...
December 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Defected Records + White Claw combine for a special Santa Claws House Party event this week - Eats Everything will head up a special line-up.

Here's how you can get a ticket -

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December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Jimmy Eat World announce massive UK outdoor shows, celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Bleed American'...

www.clashmusic.com/live/jimmy-e...
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Reading & Leeds make a huge line-up announcement for 2026 - expect headline sets from Charli xcx, Dave, RAYE, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, and Chase & Status...

www.clashmusic.com/news/reading...
December 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Radiohead's ambitious in-the-round shows at The O2 Arena have smashed the venue's attendance records...

www.clashmusic.com/news/radiohe...
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Inhaler share their take on Kavinsky's 'Nightcall' - recasting the dark-wave synth jewel as an indie ode...

www.clashmusic.com/news/inhaler...
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Backstage At Camp Flog Gnaw with Thundercat

The multi-talented musician on creativity in the streaming era, and his favourite Tyler, the Creator album...

www.clashmusic.com/features/bac...
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“Making this felt like I was coming full circle...”

Hayley Williams' extraordinary new solo album pushed her to the limit - our revealing cover interview is now online in full.

www.clashmusic.com/features/tru...
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Neda's 'Surface' is an impeccable indie pop ear worm - an ace new release on House Anxiety...

www.clashmusic.com/news/nedas-s...
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Bob Vylan will headline Shambala Festival next year - the line-up also includes Emma-Jean Thackracy, Hollie Cook, and much, much more...

www.clashmusic.com/news/bob-vyl...
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Mumford & Sons to headline BST Hyde Park next summer - support comes from The War On Drugs...

Find the ticket details in full on the site -

www.clashmusic.com/live/mumford...
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
My Bloody Valentine's crushing, much-mythologised use of volume is an instrument in its own right - in spite of the odd tech glitch, their OVO Wembley Arena show is a chest-crushing triumph...

www.clashmusic.com/live/live-re...
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Melbourne risers Radio Free Alice share infectious new single 'Rule 31' - clipped, post-punk guitars aligned to a punchy, ultra-melodic chorus...

Peter Katis (The National! Interpol! Frightened Rabbit!) on production, too -

www.clashmusic.com/news/radio-f...
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Wigan-riser TTSSFU channels obsession on new single 'Upstairs' - a delicious pop song, perfect in its rawness.

www.clashmusic.com/news/ttssfu-...
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Backstage at Camp Flog Gnaw at Navy Blue

The LA rapper on spirituality, self-improvement and - naturally - his favourite Tyler, the Creator album...

www.clashmusic.com/features/bac...
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Next Wave: Red Ivory

The South London alt rockers come into their own with a thrilling new EP; “We knew what we wanted from the start; it wasn’t by accident...”

www.clashmusic.com/next-wave/ne...
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Would it even be Christmas without The Darkness...?

With only a month (!) to the big day Justin 'n' Dan get the party started with a pop-up St Pancras show.

www.clashmusic.com/news/the-dar...
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM