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!
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.
President Donald Trump has signed legislation renaming Washington's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The move, part of a spending bill, has ignited debate over politicising cultural institutions.
A grassroots student network, formed after the affirmative action ruling, is drafting a new 'academic social contract' to challenge elitism and redirect universities towards the public good. Discover their third way.
Explore the Simogo Legacy Collection, a lovingly crafted anthology of seven classic iOS games from 2010-2015. This review celebrates the Swedish studio's innovative spirit and why these titles remain wonderful today.
The celebrated British photographer Martin Parr, famed for his vivid and satirical chronicles of modern life, has passed away at 72. Explore his enduring legacy.
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros will see major game studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche Software, and future titles like Hogwarts Legacy 2, become part of the streaming giant's portfolio. Read the full analysis.
A poignant new project reveals the profound and personal messages people would leave in a 'very last letter'. Discover the common themes of love, regret, and hope.
Eidos-Montréal cancels a second Legacy Of Kain reboot and cuts jobs, shifting to a support studio role under Embracer Group. Read the full analysis of the gaming industry's turmoil.
The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
Bob 'Bongo' Starkie, the iconic Australian guitarist from Skyhooks, has died at 73 after a brave fight with leukaemia. Discover the legacy of the rock legend.
Explore this week's essential stories including a Patagonian hiking tragedy, Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka, a parent WhatsApp group scandal, fascia health, and the enduring Beatles legacy.
The booming skin-lightening industry, built on colonial ideals, is causing a surge in cancer and irreversible skin damage in women of colour. Discover the toxic truth.
Sir Cliff Richard, 85, continues his successful music career with sold-out tours. Discover the secret behind his lasting appeal and how he's outlasted all his contemporaries.
The 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona undergoes £17.5m transformation with lift and toilets for Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, creating lasting accessibility legacy.
Expanded Beatles Anthology with unseen footage and Sam Mendes biopics promise to reshape our understanding of the legendary band. Discover how perspectives continue evolving.
The technology consulting market is booming, set to grow 7% and surpass £312bn in 2026. Discover how the Big Four and AI are driving this surge in business spending.
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
Irish designer Paul Costelloe, who dressed Princess Diana, has died at 80. Read about his remarkable career and lasting legacy in British fashion.
New Netflix documentary Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy sensitively explores Selena Quintanilla's incredible life and career through rare family archives. Watch now.
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Washington's political establishment gathered at the National Cathedral for Dick Cheney's funeral, highlighting his complex legacy from war on terror to Trump opposition. Read the full analysis.
Discover how cricket became an unexpected bridge connecting siblings across continents and keeping their father's memory alive nearly a decade after his passing. Read this touching story of family, sport and enduring bonds.
A Malaysian writer in Germany discovers her mother's baking legacy wasn't about perfection but about love and perseverance. Read how she found connection through imperfect cookies.
Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.
Ditch the Mariah Carey repeat. Discover fresh 2025 playlists for UK festive house parties, dinners, and the morning after. Set the perfect vibe this Christmas.
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Caribbean leaders visit UK in historic push for slavery reparations, seeking apology and justice. Learn about Britain's colonial legacy and the growing movement.