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LG xboom Speaker Range Expands With Five New Audio Families in 2026
LG’s xboom speaker range grows across the UK with portable, rugged, party-ready, and high-output models arriving throughout 2026. LG is giving its party-speaker family plenty of room... more »
2026 Music Photography Awards: Oasis, Charli XCX and More
Music Photography Awards 2026 spotlight Oasis, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Geese, and the photographers freezing unforgettable moments in time. There’s something wonderfully magical... more »
Sony Headphones Refresh: XM4C Returns With Two Budget Upgrades
Sony headphones get a thoughtful refresh as the WH-1000XM4C returns alongside two affordable wireless models built for everyday listening. Sony’s latest audio rollout feels like a... more »
Philips Fidelio L5 Headphones: Adaptive ANC and 60-Hour Battery
Philips Fidelio L5 headphones bring adaptive noise cancellation, high-resolution audio, replaceable parts, and up to 60 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio L5 headphones are... more »
Kid Cudi and Kanye West Reunite: Why the Chicago Shows Matter
Kid Cudi and Kanye West reunited at a charged Chicago concert, with Travis Scott, Young Thug and more joining the controversial rapper onstage. The past does not always knock... more »
TCL Q85K Soundbar Brings Bang & Olufsen Tuning to UK Home Cinema
TCL Q85K combines immersive 7.1.2-channel sound, Bang & Olufsen tuning, wireless bass, and gaming-friendly connections for larger UK TVs. TCL is giving its latest televisions a... more »
Philips Fidelio FA7 Brings Full Hi-Fi Sound to a Compact System
The Philips Fidelio FA7 combines 120W of bi-amped power, flexible streaming, physical inputs, and classic hi-fi styling in a compact package. There’s something wonderfully satisfying... more »
Jay-Z London Shows Open With Giggs, Lauryn Hill and Fugees
Jay-Z London shows began with Giggs, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Beyoncé birthday tributes during a spectacular 30th anniversary concert. Jay-Z turned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium into a... more »
Razer Clio X Brings Immersive Gaming Audio Right to Your Chair
Gaming audio doesn’t always need headphones or a full speaker system. Razer’s Clio X places focused spatial sound directly behind your head. Gaming audio has always involved a small... more »
Manic Street Preachers Announce The Holy Bible Live Album and Film
The Holy Bible Live brings Manic Street Preachers’ fierce 2014 performances, a long-awaited concert film, and a new spatial audio mix together. Some albums age gracefully. Others keep... more »
JLab Headphones Expand at IFA 2026 With ANC, Sport Audio and Style
JLab headphones arrive with Apple Find My, new sport models, ANC, Spatial Audio and colorful Jelle designs for everyday listening. Headphones are no longer just about playing music.... more »
Noise Master Buds Open Bring Bose Sound to Clip-On Listening
Master Buds Open pair Noise’s open-ear design with Bose acoustic engineering, offering awareness-first listening for commutes, calls, work, and workouts. There’s something delightfully... more »
DMA’S Self-Titled Album: How Country Roots Meet Britpop Spirit
DMA’S return to their early DIY energy on a self-titled fifth album shaped by country songwriting, British guitar music, self-production, and a renewed trust in instinct. DMA’S country... more »
Big Truck: Laurie Vincent Finds His Voice Beyond Soft Play’s Shadow
Big Truck marks Laurie Vincent’s boldest step yet: a genre-bending debut, fresh confidence, and a new creative life beyond Soft Play. There’s a particular thrill in watching a... more »
Beyerdynamic Aventho Y Headphones Bring Replaceable Batteries for Longevity
The Aventho Y headphones pair 90-plus hours of battery life with replaceable parts, smart connectivity, and a design made for long-term listening. There’s a familiar heartbreak in the... more »
ClearFrame CD Player Turns Album Art Into Living Wall Décor
ClearFrame CD Player brings physical albums back to life with visible mechanics, built-in sound, flexible listening, and display-ready design. Some music players are meant to disappear into... more »
Westside Cowboy at Reading 2026: Joy, Debut Glory, and Weirder New Music
Westside Cowboy bring bright indie energy to Reading 2026, reflect on their whirlwind year, and tease a poppier, stranger second album. Some festival sets feel like polite introductions.... more »
Radio Free Alice Debut Album: Geese, London and Coming of Age
Radio Free Alice debut album news, Geese memories, London plans, and the heartfelt story behind What’s In Between. Some bands arrive at a festival looking like they’ve been waiting... more »