Liverpool in 20 Songs
"Few songs give you the option to feel that deeply in the first instance, but The Killing Moon gives you that sized canvas to project…
10 Iconic Photos from Music History
"Morris’ work taps into the deep personal connection he had with each of his subjects, a talent which allowed for a truly honest insight into…
20 Greatest Debut Albums of the 2020s (So Far)
The debut album. A career-affirming moment for an artist to establish both their sound and their audience. Whether a slow build-up over drip-fed singles or a…
2024 Roundup: Bestsellers and Hot Tips for 2025
Britpop royalty, new rap pioneers, indie sleaze titans and punk's hottest new duo. We round up the biggest releases of the past year and…
2024 Tone-Setters: The Most Stylish Musicians of the Year
"Tank tops, knee-high boots, daringly short skirts, lip gloss and square-rimmed shades were staples in the wardrobe of any Brat party girl, while 20-something men…
In Profile: The Fluid
The Fluid are arguably the great unsung band from the fertile underground rock scene of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The Denver five-piece fused the…
Nottingham in 20 Songs
"I've often got the impression that people aren't aware that Nottingham (and more specifically my home town of Beeston) can claim…
In Conversation with Ben Long, Brother to SOPHIE
"The new album and the remix album are great examples of how beautifully SOPHIE created cohesion while constantly surprising...It's a combination of…
In Profile: Ben Folds
Christmas is constant... Allowing you to take stock of what’s different, to understand who you are and all the ways you’ve grown and changed.…
In Conversation with Will Hodgkinson, author of Street-Level Superstar
“I can't imagine Bruce Springsteen telling you about how he prefers to wee in the open rather than in a urinal. It's…