‘I’d had too much to smoke and was lying down with my Leica when I saw the Bubbleman. The bubble burst just as I pressed the shutter’ I only have two of my pictures up at home – and this one lives in the bathroom. It was commissioned by...
White will star as the musician in a biopic centring on the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska Jeremy Allen White looks set to swap his white t-shirt for a vest later this year, when he takes on the role of Bruce Springsteen for...
O2 Academy Leeds The Southampton newcomer uses her superpowers of candour and comedy to full effect Of all the words to describe Caity Baser, shy would not be high on the list. On the opening night of her Still Learning tour (“my...
Insight report based on data from UK Musicians’ Census also found 33% said they had been sexually harassed in the industry More than half of women have experienced gender discrimination while working as a musician, with a third reporting...
Daymé Arocena – Alkemi (Brownswood Recordings, 2024) Daymé Arocena has just released her latest musical offering, Alkemi, marking her return since her 2019 recording, Sonocardiogram.… The post Daymé Arocena Embraces Neo-Soul...
Federal investigation comes amid multiple lawsuits including singer Cassie accusing him of rape and physical abuse The rapper and mogul Sean Combs is facing mounting legal troubles after federal agents searched his properties in Los...
The Boss says he is proud to become a fellow after being recognised for his ‘impact on the UK’s cultural landscape’ There is perhaps nobody in the US’s short history who is better-known for describing blue-collar American life. But Bruce...
In 1969, Takasshi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono opted to defy rock trends by singing in Japanese, not English – paving the way for ‘city pop’ and J-pop Takashi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono faced a choice when starting a rock band in 1969:...
Maluf System – Eddiwen (Liburia Records, 2024) Eddiwen is the debut album of Maluf System, composed of Tunisian musician Marzouk Mejri and Neapolitan ethnomusicologist Salvatore… The post Maluf system Highlights Mediterranean...
The surviving members of the Texan psychedelic art rock noise band recall the drugs, fires, fights, scabies, dumpster-diving, naked dancing and primal screaming of their early days Nudity, raging fires, belching smoke, blinding strobes,...
Coliseum, London The strangely ageless French chill-out duo deliver Moon Safari in an audiovisual spectacular that goes far beyond nostalgia The languid opening notes of La Femme d’Argent are a musical madeleine that elicits a collective...
Israeli Guitarist Guy Gottesfeld and the aptly-named Mixed World Ensemble shine brilliantly on “Origins,” an exquisitely layered piece with Middle Eastern inflections, hypnotic wordless vocals… The post Splendid Middle Eastern...
Firas Zreik & His Ensemble are set to perform on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City. Master qanun (zither)… The post Firas Zreik & His Ensemble to Perform at Roulette in New York City first...
Tiken Jah Fakoly – Acoustic (Chapter Two Records, 2024) Tiken Jah Fakoly’s latest album, Acoustic (Chapter Two Records, 2024), delivers effective messages through straightforward language.… The post Tiken Jah Fakoly...
Her song Water made the South African a global star, while her undulating dance moves inspired TikTok challenges. Now the 22 year old is ready to take her ‘popiano’ sound to the next level Tyla may have 4.3 million followers on Instagram...
‘Que Te Pedí,’ the new single by flamenco vocalist Argentina with Plena 79 Salsa Orchestra, is the latest preview of her upcoming album set to… The post Flamenco Singer Argentina releases “Que te pedí” with Salsa...
(headline image; Diplica – Photo courtesy of Stjepan Veckovic) The diplica or diplice is an ancient, simple wind instrument that was played in different forms… The post Diplica, the Ancient Pipe of Croatia first appeared on...
(Fuzz Club) Forget the odd longueur – their first album in seven years rekindles the Scottish indie band’s gift for mixing melody and dissonance Given the weakness of so much of the brothers Reid ’s post-1992 output, last autumn’s...
(Domino) Found sounds and touches of jazz enliven the American singer-songwriter’s woozy evocation of being present in changing times Celebrated LA-based composer Julia Holter ’s last outing, 2018’s 90-minute Aviary , tried to reproduce...
Bagus Shidqi – Njondhil Njondhal, Digital indigenous 6 (1000Herz Records, 2024) Highly talented young Indonesian musician Bagus Shidqi has released a truly fascinating album titled… The post Bagus Shidqi and sounds of...
Ahead of an Australian tour, the Sleater-Kinney frontwoman responds to 10 randomly selected questions – sharing her party trick and the best advice she ever got If you had a sandwich named after you, what would be in it? Peanut butter,...
(Sony) Lawsuits and lost love couldn’t stop the Colombian powerhouse from taking her rightful place atop Spanish pop’s streaming-fuelled resurgence Streaming and AI may yet destroy music for ever – don’t be sad, we had a good run – but...
The singer, 44, talks about her earliest memories, awkward teenage years, thrill-seeking days and her chance to make music with her childhood hero My earliest memory is of a dream I had aged three: standing in the park near my New York...
(Columbia) The first album in 12 years from Beth Ditto’s US dance-punk trio feels strongly personal and political. Musically, though, it pulls its punches Gossip – the trio made up of singer Beth Ditto, multi-instrumentalist Nathan...
A tight unit with a riotous party spirit, K-pop collective are bringing their culture to the masses Balming Tiger are a many-headed beast. Formed in 2018, this 11-strong K-pop collective boasts a rotating cast of rappers, vocalists,...
Yeisy Rojas, a Cuban who relocated to Norway to earn a master’s degree in jazz violin, teaches a potent lesson of cultural respect with her… The post Yeisy Rojas presents Sizzling Afro-Cuban Rhythms first appeared on World Music...
Presented by the World Music Institute, Farah Siraj headlines the Women’s Voices Series on Saturday, April 13, at Joe’s Pub located at 425 Lafayette St.,… The post World Music Institute to Present Jordan’s Farah Siraj...
(Anti) Katie Crutchfield’s sixth album refines the breezy country of her 2020 breakthrough Saint Cloud and finds her as compelled by the complexities of life as its eases The evolution of Waxahatchee is one of modern music’s most...
(Polydor) The band’s 10th album incorporates African and South American rhythms and instrumentation alongside Guy Garvey’s darkest, funniest lyrics for years Elbow have subtly reinvented themselves so many times that they’re now...
(Native Rebel Recordings) The latest album in an exciting wave of experimental north Indian classical music enlists Shabaka Hutchings and Leafcutter John in its downtempo quietude The intricate vocal acrobatics of north Indian classical...
(RCA) Despite a hit diss track so withering it affected the stock market and enlivening turns from Cardi B and leading regional Mexican musicians, the Colombian’s wan 12th album washes out her adventurous spirit The cover of Las Mujeres...
Keir Starmer is on a personal mission to promote music to the under-11s. From rock’n’roll to Jonathan Richman, our writers suggest songs for an alternative schooling • Charlotte Higgins: ‘Arts funding has collapsed under 14 years of Tory...
First Direct Arena, Leeds Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill preside over an energetic set thrills fans of their chart reign and their post-punk era Two years ago, Simple Minds’ singer Jim Kerr told the Guardian how, in the early 2000s, the...
Singer-songwriter, while not quite managing to elbow David Bowie aside, produced well-crafted hits topped by Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel frontman, dies aged 73 Steve Harley was many things, but a man...
UEA, Norwich Touring their exuberant second album, the Leeds band are embracing their dancier side as their barbed observational songs get ever more intimate “Norwich! We wanna consume you! Do you wanna consume us?” drawls singer James...
The teenage Mancunian is one of British rap’s finest prospects, with a defiant flow and sly humour that’s won him nods from Drake and more You could make a case for British rap being more compelling than its American cousin of late; it’s...
Rock City, Nottingham Seeming to play their jagged post-punky early material with some reluctance, the Leeds band strike out into bold new territory with hypnotic electronic grooves, disco stompers – and a Napalm Death collab ‘Who...
Thirty years on from their masterpiece album The Downward Spiral, we assess the studies of faith, authority and self-loathing from Trent Reznor’s band Year Zero isn’t Nine Inch Nails’ strongest album, veering towards the kind of...
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow The connection that sparked an enjoyable No 1 album by the ex-Oasis and Stone Roses men disappears in an underwhelming 50-minute live set The opening night of the Liam Gallagher John Squire tour is full of...
The World Party frontman, who has died aged 66, was not the 60s revivalist some critics dismissed him as – his work was extraordinary in its breadth and political bite Songs were Karl Wallinger’s compass, melody his north star. When I...
Raspberries frontman, who had several big solo hits in the 70s and 80s, died in his sleep on the weekend Eric Carmen, the frontman of the powerpop band Raspberries and singer of solo hits including All By Myself, Never Gonna Fall in Love...
AI is taking performance to the next level in the new Samsung Galaxy Book4 series. With connectivity at their core, these sleek machines could make it easier than ever to work on the go One of the great promises of the modern age is that...
Don’t let your tech hold you back from making the most of your working day. Follow these tips to stay connected – wherever you log in Whether you’re a hybrid worker dividing time between home and office or a digital nomad working on the...
Whether you’re just starting out on Fortnite or are conquering Red Dead Redemption 2, these are the things that matter – from RAM to CPU Gaming is all about experience. Whether you’re playing Fortnite or Baldur’s Gate 3, being fully...