Top 10 Experimental Albums of 2025 Revealed
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Short Road Pizza, born in Bethnal Green during the 2020 lockdown, has been crowned National Pizza of the Year 2025. Discover the story and flavours behind this community-focused winner.
Discover seven brilliant but underrated TV series from 2025 that flew under the radar, from absurdist comedies to gritty dramas, perfect for your festive binge-watch.
The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair has been crowned the world's best new luxury hotel for 2025. Discover the opulent suites, spa and dining at this historic London landmark.
Discover the definitive list of London's top theatre productions in 2025, where major revivals from Jamie Lloyd and Ivo van Hove stole the spotlight. Find out which shows made the cut and what's coming next.
Ousmane Dembélé is named The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, narrowly beating Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal by just 128 points. Explore the full results and voting breakdown.
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
Consumer tech expert Gareth Butterfield unveils his favourite gadgets of 2025, from foldable phones to DIY solar kits. Discover the year's top innovations and where to buy them.
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Discover 10 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from personalised maps to gourmet treats, perfect for any recipient. Find your perfect solution now!
Irish singer CMAT's third album 'Euro-Country' hits No. 2 in 2025's best albums. Born from a New York breakdown, it sparked a TikTok craze and a Glastonbury triumph. Discover the story.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary follows Ukrainian soldiers battling over a mile of hellish terrain. A vital record of courage and loss in the 2020s. Read our review.
Discover the five standout London restaurant openings of 2025, from Filipino bistro brilliance in Kentish Town to a sleek South Kensington brasserie. Find your next culinary destination.
Seth Rogen's warm, Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, about a Hollywood movie company, ranks as the 4th best TV show of 2025. Discover the exquisitely excruciating fun.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary, following Ukrainian soldiers' brutal advance, is named one of the best films of 2025 in the UK. Discover this vital piece of frontline reporting.
Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, ranks No. 3 in the US best movies of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy and idolisation. Read our full review.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Guardian critics reveal the top stage shows of 2025, from Stereophonic's record-breaking run to Nick Mohammed's career-best comedy and Thick & Tight's eccentric dance. Discover the must-see productions.
Leading chefs from across the UK share their standout dining experiences of 2025, from London gastropubs to Somerset's finest. Discover where the experts eat.
Former TikTok star Addison Rae defies critics with her dreamy synth-pop album 'Addison', securing the No. 4 spot in The 50 best albums of 2025. Discover her successful rebrand.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Timothée Chalamet defies expectations in Marty Supreme, a rich 1950s character drama. Discover why this film about a Jewish ping-pong hustler is a top US movie of 2025.
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The Guardian unveils its prestigious list of the 100 best male footballers for 2025. See who made the cut, the top contenders, and the biggest surprises in global football.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.