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Days Of Future Passed

Fifty-one years ago, Germany-based Nektar finally made headway in their native UK with fourth album Remember The Future. The conceptual piece explored prescient themes of the environment and looking after the planet against a sci-fiinspired backdrop. Long-serving bassist Derek 'Mo' Moore recalls the story of the recently reissued record that was way ahead of its time.

SECOND BASE

Despite pursuing multiple projects already, three prog luminaries have concluded they're simply not busy enough. As D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings press the button on their cunningly titled Sophomore, Prog catches up with two-thirds of the group to find out how they're packing everything in and whether they're likely to make it a hat-trick of albums.

Lifetime

All things must pass, and prog's imperial early-to-mid-70s phase was no exception.

Sonic Dystopia

For his solo career, Riverside's Mariusz Duda wanted to create something as distinct from his day job as possible. He talks to Prog about returning to his first musical love, being creatively selfish, and embracing electronic music on AFR AID.

Sir Tom Stoppard – Roll call

One of Britain's greatest living playwrights Sir Tom Stoppard on being a music fan, having writer's block and the major revival of his play Rock 'n' Roll in London

Hyunjin: The Prince of Versace

With K-pop stars commanding adulation that is off the charts, it's no surprise that major brands are keen for a piece of the action. Recently signed up by Versace as one of its ambassadors, Hyunjin from K-pop sensation Stray Kids chats to Rolling Stone UK about style, his favourite Stray Kids song and which of his band members is "a very naughty boy"

The Song Of The Year Award – A Very British Superstar

After acclimatising to instant fame, PinkPantheress, the singer-songwriter-producer behind 'Boy's a Liar Pt. 2", is confidently laying down her boundaries and refusing to conform to expectations - as she releases her most adventurous work yet

The Breakthrough Award – Coming of Age

With heartfelt songs of crushes and overcoming heartbreak on her number one album The Good Witch, 23-year-old Maisie Peters deftly captures the agony and ecstasy of youth. Here, she discusses her friendship with Ed Sheeran, the ups and downs of being online, and how she mines her personal life for inspiration

Ozzy Osbourne – "I'm Still Here!"

The 'Godfather of heavy metal', Ozzy Osbourne candidly chats to Rolling Stone UK about his life and 50-year career and how his greatest dream is to perform just one more time

On the outside, looking in

Crafting stories out of other people's lives and embracing a new, classic Americana sound, Gia Ford is emerging as a unique and timeless artist

Heirs and graces

Actor Ed McVey has gone from class clown to The Crown as he makes his debut playing Prince William as a teenager and a young man in the Netflix hit. Luckily, he likes the spotlight, as he tells Rolling Stone UK

DOWNLOAD

For putting its loyal fans at the forefront of its annual live - and growing — celebration of heavy metal music as well as adjacent genres, this 20-year-old festival is head and shoulders above the rest

Putting us in the picture

In the middle of their first tour, emerging south London band Picture Parlour fill us in on dealing with criticism and when fans can expect their debut album

Making the world listen

Mannequin Pussy are on fire, and they have no intention of cooling off anytime soon

THE LAST DINNER PARTY

The most exciting new band of 2023 discuss vision, evolution and their stunning debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy

DIGGA D

Digga D is more than just a multi-headed hip-hop hydra breathing fire into the potent rap subgenre of UK drill, he's empowering the next generation of London rappers. Away from his music, he's an example of how a person's past does not dictate their future, having scored a number one album in 2022 and a top-10 mixtape this summer

YUNGBLUD

There's no holding back when this supremely talented, outspoken star takes to the stage, and the energy is infectious

PARTISAN RECORDS

This label focuses on allowing its stable of artists the time and space they need to create their best work. Their first-ever Mercury Prize win this year proves that this approach pays off

FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL FEELING

As Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands approach their 35th anniversary as The Chemical Brothers, the pioneering electronic duo discuss their tenth record

LEWIS CAPALDI

The global balladeer has earned a place in our hearts not only for his soulbaring tunes, but also for his honesty and bravery in sharing the challenges of living with Tourette's

THE STORY SO FAR

From cult TV show Skins to Oscar-winner, Daniel Kaluuya's career trajectory is the stuff of dreams. Now, the self-confessed storyteller has returned to his roots to direct his very first feature film, The Kitchen, a tale of Black British life in a dystopian London

Master of his craft

Peace Okezie's stunning debut album, How to Make a Master Peace, defines him as a charismatic indie star for a new generation

Sofia Coppola

In her stunning new film, Priscilla, the director shows a side of Elvis Presley that we haven't seen before

All by myself

Kenya Grace has topped the UK chart with Strangers, a dance smash created alone in her bedroom. Rolling Stone UK meets the singer aiming to outlast her viral moment...

JESSIE WARE

A chart-topping album, a Mercury Music Prize nomination, sold-out gigs, a hit podcast and a new TV role prove that this multi-disciplinary artist is ready to spread her wings

Suggs

The Madness frontman on the enduring appeal of their music and keeping things fresh after 40 years in the business

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

\"La Grange\" aside, these are the songs Billy F. Gibbons considers among his finest achievements.

AMERICANA AMBASSADOR

David Grisman details the historic mandolins, guitars and banjos he played on the Acoustic America album, as exhibited at Arizona's Musical Instrument Museum.

CAN'T STOP THE BOP

He's a bebop originator who's played with everyone from Charlie Parker to Jimmy McGriff. Now 96 and fronting a new album, Chicago guitarist George Freeman shows no sign of slowing down

HUMBUCKER HEAVEN

With the Espada HH and Espada HH Active, G&L offers two versatile variations on Leo Fender's late-1960s design.