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Charli XCX: Popularity of Brat was ‘heavy, confusing and very vulnerable change’

The singer was speaking on BBC One’s The Graham Norton Show.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Hilary Duff shares fear for Matthew Koma marriage

Hilary Duff has a recurring dream about her husband, Matthew Koma, being unfaithful.

BANG Premier · Feb 20

“It was John’s original inspiration, I think my melody, I think my guitar riff. That’s my recollection”: Lennon might have written the lyrics, but as McCartney remembers it, he “wrote the tune” to one of The Beatles’ greatest and most poignant songs

It was unique in its musical and lyrical sensibilities

MusicRadar · Feb 20

As Arch Enemy announce their new singer, Alissa White-Gluz has revealed her new guitarists – and the lineup has already impressed some heavy-hitters

Nita Strauss and Kiko Loureiro are among the players showing their support for the potentially fiery new guitar partnership

Guitar World · Feb 20

Hedera: Hedera review – Cornwall, Georgia and Bali combine on joyful debut

The Bristol-based folk ensemble travel widely on their first album, exploring global influences with sparkling, springlike warmth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Lil Jon says final goodbye to son Nathan Smith

Lil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, has been laid to rest, two weeks after his body was found in a pond.

BANG Premier · Feb 20

Great new prog you need to hear from Neal Morse Band, I Built The Sky, worriedaboutsatan and more in Prog's new Tracks Of The Week

Cool new proggy sounds you need to hear from Pothaums, Oli Duerden, Wildernesses and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week

Louder · Feb 20

System balance: what is the ideal amount to spend on each part of your hi-fi?

Successful system building doesn't conform to a strict formula

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 20

"Would Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin have been as cool if the internet was around to expose everything?" Black Stone Cherry's Chris Robertson on social media, the creative inspiration of dogs and battling Darth Vader

Black Stone Cherry's new EP Celebrate is out next month – and includes a very unlikely cover version

Louder · Feb 20

Florence Welch is one of the UK’s best live acts – and a moment of magic at her O2 gig sealed it

COMMENT: The powerhouse indie singer refused to go on with the charade of an arena full of fans filming on their phones, and released an ecstatic energy with her demand to ‘be present’, writes Patrick Smith

The Independent UK · Feb 20