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The drummer for the Britpop band on why Oasis aren’t his nemeses, his failed bid to become a UK Labour MP and how he finally conquered maths

Mid '90s nostalgia is at a peak, but there was much more to Britpop than scene figureheads Oasis, Blur and Pulp

With the Stop Killing Games movement, there has been considerable discussion surrounding game preservation in 2025. In an era where digital games dominate physical releases, you are often at the mercy of publishers when it comes to server shutdowns, licensing expirations, and the delisting of games. 

Dressed like a vicar, Albarn leads his band – joined by a choir, a string quartet, De La Soul and more – in renewing Demon Days’ downbeat drama

Travis bassist Dougie Payne has been very impressed by the Oasis Live '25 concerts and has praised original member Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs for his contribution to the reunion.

A retro video game artifact has been brought to life for your desk.

IN FOCUS: If pop has a dominant sound this year, it’s the melancholy electronica of Y2K-era Madonna – as demonstrated by the likes of FKA Twigs, Addison Rae and Jade. And as the Queen of Pop releases a remix album pulled from her 1998 archives, Adam White explores the unexpected…

They may have been bitter rivals at a point, but Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn were united in their dislike of one of their peers

Three decades on from Blur and Oasis, a new and more diverse wave of stars is celebrating British identity

“It’s their summer and God bless them. I hope everyone has a wonderful time but I’m going to be in a very, very different place.”

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has "conceded defeat" to former Britpop rivals Oasis.