Wheeler Walker Jr. may or may not be releasing a documentary about retiring

Comedian Ben Hoffman created a monster when he debuted his Wheeler Walker Jr. character a decade ago. A fictional anti-country… MORE
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The musician behind “Joe Pera Talks With You” talks writing music for comedy, anti-irony, and his new album

A ripe tomato, newly bought from the store, is easy to take for granted. You went to your local supermarket… MORE
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‘Mess up the choreography and your Black card is revoked’: Sophie Duker’s honest playlist

The comedian stans hard for Mika and knows the perfect song to spice up a funeral reception, but which pop hit does she think ‘should be on baby TV’?The first record I ever boughtSteps’ Step One. I think I remember there being a B-side and it was made …

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Steel Panther announce new album, “On The Prowl”

Once again, it’s time to feel the steel! The 80s comedic glam metal sendup band known to the world as… MORE
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‘Suga Mama by Beyoncé is the aspirational milf anthem’: Olga Koch’s honest playlist

The comedian is a karaoke evangelist and had a religious experience watching Maggie Rogers. But which ‘cool band’ does she lie about liking?The first single I ever boughtI don’t know if I bought a single, but I do remember distinctly buying my first ev…

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Fred Armisen shows off how drumming changes as you age

A reoccurring bit when Fred Armisen guests on late night talk shows is watching him demonstrate different musical styles. Last… MORE
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On my radar: Ed Gamble’s cultural highlights

The comedian on metallic hardcore bangers, the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and where to get the best mushroom parfaitBorn in Hammersmith in 1986, Ed Gamble is a comedian, writer and actor. He studied philosophy at Durham University and s…

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Coming Out of My Cage (and I’ve Been Doing Just Fine) review – killer karaoke

Underbelly, EdinburghIrresistibly gleeful celebration of the enduring popularity of Mr Brightside, the Killers’ 2004 debut anthem still in the charts todayVegas rockers the Killers have just released a new single but their 2004 debut, Mr Brightside, is…

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‘It’s a feeling I’ve been chasing ever since’: Edinburgh festival debuts

Alan Cumming did a gig for a cat, Tiff Stevenson was drowned out by samba and some performers even made a profit … fringe veterans discuss their first time and how the festival has changedIt was when I still had a fringe of my own: 1974 seems like yest…

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On my radar: Rosie Holt’s cultural highlights

The satirist on her favourite superhero show, her go-to gym motivation music, and why she loves Tim KeyComedian Rosie Holt came to prominence during lockdown with her online political parodies of Conservative MPs. She grew up in Somerset and trained at…

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