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Used car dealers get free EV lessons to help buyers plug in

A new online course covers charging, running costs and everyday questions as more electric cars reach the second-hand market

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Shaboozey: The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales review – a striking addition to the rich canon of country concept albums

Beneath the Hollywood narrators, Pink Floyd-y interludes and accompanying comic books lies songwriting that proves the Tipsy singer’s breakout success was no fluke

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

“When approached thoughtfully, electronic music can act as a kind of scaffolding for the nervous system”: Mastery Studio, Djrum and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith on electronic music, sound healing and its potential for positive minds

With Mastery Studio releasing its new Quantum Sound album aimed at “redefining sonic meditation”, we explore the potential of electronic music to enhance our wellbeing

MusicRadar · Feb 9

‘Musical genius’ and synth pop pioneer dies aged 66

Soft Cell co-founder Marc Almond confirmed the news on Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

‘Role model’ father who fell to his death at Oasis gig in Wembley named and pictured

The dad from Bournemouth was described as a ‘role model’ father and ‘family man’

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

‘We knew a banjo house record would annoy the techno bores’: how the Grid made Swamp Thing

‘It was a smash in loads of countries. When we played it at London’s Ministry of Sound club, there was a girl staring at Roger’s banjo like she’d never seen one before’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024