This week: new albums from Killer Mike, DZ Deathrays and Royal Thunder. Also: Beeso’s bin on holidays, caping for dumb stuff, herky-jerky flow, not suitable for mixed company, dial-up beats, Americans talking about Nas, anti-ageing remedies, Auntie Sarah and Uncle Tim go on the telly, a conspicuous lack of heavy construction noises, royal decrees, teenage dirtbags, own-brand versions, the Hottest 100 of pub covers bands, the origins of Like A Version, getting carded, Polly amorous, a bit too much Queenslanderness, Google speaker grenades, calendar chaos, Elephant’s never forgotten, Wiggle cosplay, angry birds, making Bluey, riots on the streets of Sodor, off-brand Star Wars and a little lamb with a lot to learn.

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