The classics are back in the charts even earlier than usual. So why not discover these lesser-known festive bangers?

From Billie Eilish, Florence and Jarvis Cocker to Freya Ridings and Mango x Mathman

Mumford and Sons, Nelly, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Viel, Mattiel and Vance Joy come to town

The US teen is one of the best of a wealth of young, female, ’90s-tinged up-and-comers

The Melbourne band arrive in the nick of time to perform CPR on indie guitar rock

Late Late Show referendum exit poll expected on Friday at about 11pm

The annual celebration of independent record shops takes place on April 21st

Plus: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile (eek: Kurt and Courtney) craft a ramshackle gem

Kendrick Lamar, Major Lazer and The National will headline Marlay Park event

The Californian hip-hop artist leads with 11 nominations, followed by The Weeknd and Taylor Swift with seven apiece

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