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Antony Szmierek may have traded the classroom for festival stages, but his years as a teacher shaped the artist he’d become. The 34-year-old talks education, engagement, and his excellent new sophomore album.

A24’s Matt Johnson-directed biopic of Anthony Bourdain is finally here. This dazzling summer film is a love letter not just to the power of food, but also to an exploration of youth, memories, and the stories that make us.

Nick Hakim sits at the intersection of analytical philosopher, mystic poet and constantly evolving singer-songwriter; to hear him discuss his latest project is as illuminating as the craft heard on the album itself.

Clinton Liberty says his breakout role on House of the Dragon came through manifestation. His talent says otherwise. 

Ahead of his set at Brighton Pride, Purple Disco Machine lists five musicians who embody the festivities. 

Fresh from hitting up Centre Court at Wimbledon, actor Theo James caught up with Man About Town before switching on the out-of-office toggle. 

After years of relentless touring and a very public unravelling, Nick Carpenter's Medium Build is back. Sober, diagnosed, and making the biggest music of his life.

From close-up magic gigs as a teenager to Ted Lasso, and now his latest turn as Under Armour’s new poster boy, Nick Mohammed has built a career on never staying in one lane for too long.

On their third album, You’re Gonna Need a Little Music, Leeds-based four-piece Yard Act swims in biting satire and electric arrangements. Vocalist and frontman James Smith is just as resolute and vital in conversation.