‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor – the man who invented thrash
If you want to know how important Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor was to the development of metal, go on to...
Watch extracts from the Scottish Ensemble and Andersson Dance’s Goldberg Variations
Goldberg Variations - tenary patterns for insomnia is a collaboration between Glasgow-based string orchestra Scottish Ensemble and Swedish-based contemporary dance...
Adele’s platinum-certified single Hello tops singles chart for third week
Adele’s record-breaking single Hello has spent three consecutive weeks at No 1 on the UK singles chart. Since its release...
Rachel Platten tops the UK singles chart for the first time
Singer-songwriter Rachel Platten has scored her first ever UK No 1, topping the official singles chart with the track Fight...
Rolling Stones to enter the studio this year, says Ronnie Wood
The Rolling Stones are to enter the studio before the year is out to begin work on their next album,...
Julia Holter review – magical mystery tour of classical, pop, jazz and all between
It’s not unusual for a singer-songwriter who performs under their own name, as Julia Holter does, to introduce the musicians...
Amy Winehouse, my sister and addiction
Iremember where I was the day that Amy Winehouse died. I had run into a shop in Soho to buy...
Alicia Keys laments ‘heartless’ justice system in reform pitch to Congress
From time to time, celebrities visit Washington to join advocates in favor of a cause – often raising the profile...
Lady Gaga hit on head by pole at Auckland concert
Lady Gaga has been struck on the head by a pole while performing a concert in New Zealand. The singer...
U2 review – primal scream therapy delivered from an arena-rock stage
Few bands would regard playing six nights at the O2 as a step down. For U2, whose previous, stadium-filling 360°...
