For some, Britpop was a high point for British guitar music: that time when Blur, Pulp, Suede and Oasis thrilled the world with wit and
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David Crowell: Point/Cloud review – minimalism that sparkles with joy
Crowell has been an in-demand musician around New York for more than a decade – playing saxophone, flute and guitars with the likes of the
Furious, funny and potentially fatal: hip-hop’s 20 greatest diss tracks – ranked!
20. Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar – Like That (2024) Whether you view the beef that has consumed hip-hop’s upper echelons as a spicy
St Vincent: All Born Screaming review – the unmasking of a great American songwriter
The cover of St Vincent’s previous album, Daddy’s Home, featured Annie Clark in character: heavy eye-make up, ripped stockings, blond wig – the “benzo beauty
Northern music awards winners call for more help for region’s emerging talents
More should be done to help talented emerging musicians from the north of England, top artists have said at the inaugural Northern music awards in
Megan Thee Stallion accused of ‘abusive work environment’ including sexual harassment
Megan Thee Stallion has been sued by a former employee who alleges she withheld payment and created an “abusive work environment”, including having sex with
From Taylor to Ariana, pop’s overreliance on gossip is choking the life out of it
When Taylor Swift released Reputation in 2017, she self-published an accompanying magazine while avoiding interviews. “When this album comes out, gossip blogs will scour the
Omen (Augure) review – Baloji offers secrets and sorcery in Congolese homecoming
Congolese-born rapper, musician and film-maker Baloji (né Serge Baloji Tshiani) was a prizewinner at Cannes last year with this feature directing debut: a dynamic, teemingly
Sampha, Yussef Dayes and Daniel Pemberton top Ivor Novello award nominations
Neo-soul singer Sampha, jazz drummer Yussef Dayes and composer Daniel Pemberton have topped the nominations for the 2024 Ivor Novello awards, which recognise the best
Jovial, randy and anything but dark: Johnny Cash’s surprise return single Well Alright reviewed
In the great American saga of Johnny Cash, the early 90s are held to be among his lowest ebbs: the lull that made the triumphant