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15 Father’s Day gift ideas for your music-loving, pop culture-obsessed dad: From classic vinyl and band t-shirts, to World Cup Lego, iconic Converse & more
By Scott Munro Published
Buying guide Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21 - so there's still time to get your dad something he'll truly love - here's my 15 hot picks

Best festival tents 2026: Budget, pop-up and inflatable tents for your big weekend of music
By Claire Davies Last updated
Buying guide No matter what festival you're planning on attending, keep dry and comfortable throughout the weekend with our pick of tents that'll suit every budget

Nine Sepultura albums to listen to, and one to avoid
By Joe Daly Published
Buying guide Sepultura came from a country where heavy metal barely registered, but eventually they made a huge worldwide impact on the genre

Best budget turntables 2026: low-cost, high value record players for every occasion
By James Grimshaw Last updated
Buying guide You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started with listening to vinyl – as evidenced by these excellent budget record players

Nine Todd Rundgren albums to listen to, and one to avoid
By Bill DeMain Published
Buying guide Songwriter, producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, digital pioneer: Todd Rundgren is a restless and progressive artist with diverse, distinguished catalogue

Nine Steve Hillage albums to listen to and one to avoid
By Malcolm Dome Published
Buying guide Guitarist and producer Steve Hillage is a true progressive visionary whose albums cover a spectacular range of styles

Ranking every album by The Jesus Lizard, from worst to best
By Simon Young Last updated
Buying guide Over the course of almost four decades, The Jesus Lizard have made seven wonderfully gnarly noise-rock albums: here's their caustic catalogue placed in order of greatness

Every Patti Smith album ranked from worst to best
By Emma Johnston Published
Buying guide Patti Smith might be best remembered for helping to kick-start the American punk revolution, but there’s far more to her than that
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