At times of global crisis, Montreal post-rock three-piece Yoo Doo Right try to channel their distress in positive directions, and their third album, From the
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Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’
Born in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in 1990. His award-winning discography encompasses opera, musical theatre and Welsh songs.
As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio to record a single that would raise millions, inspire
Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide
What is this feeling? After years of speculation, more casting rumors than Oz’s population of flying monkeys, a production ripe for tabloid fodder, and a
Look out kid: ecstatic reactions to Bob Dylan biopic mean Timothée Chalamet may break Oscars record
A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s biopic about Bob Dylan, finished filming five months ago. Shortly afterwards, the studio behind the film moved its release date
‘Experimental, queer and kind of magical’: Sade and Sam Smith feature on 46-track album for trans rights
Transa, a galvanising new music compilation in support of trans rights, was born out of tragedy. In 2022, the groundbreaking trans musician Sophie died after
Silkroad Ensemble With Rhiannon Giddens: American Railroad review – homage to a forgotten army of workers
Ever since her days with folk revivalists Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has championed the marginalised or suppressed elements of American musical tradition. Now artistic
Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes review – an exquisite return
As an artist, entertainment is the purpose of your work – or the result of it. If you’re Coldplay, it’s all purpose. Michael Kiwanuka is
Kim Deal: Nobody Loves You More review – a solo debut worth waiting for
A decade and more in the making, Kim Deal’s first solo album under her own name more than repays the wait. Nobody Loves You More
Lars Danielsson/Verneri Pohjola/John Parricelli: Trio review | John Fordham’s jazz album of the month
When ACT boss Siggi Loch asked the three European musicians who created this glowing collage of folksy melodies, Latin-grooving and freely roaming improvisations for their