How one recording studio embodies everything that went wrong in the Eighties
In a documentary on the Air studio, there is an absence of that ineffable vibe that turns some into sites…
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Gender-critical activists disagree with my decision to rework my song “Sexuality”. But I want to be an ally to the…
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Why Red is the definitive Taylor Swift album
Critiqued as not “sonically cohesive”, Swift's fourth album is unruly, uneven, chaotic – and contains much of her greatest songwriting…
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Little Mix’s catchy feminist pop is as dynamic as ever, even without Jesy Nelson
On the four new songs that feature on Little Mix’s new greatest hits album, Nelson’s voice isn’t missed.
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Robert Del Naja: why we need a Massive Attack on climate misinformation
Artists are joining with campaigners to demand an end to greenwashing.
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Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia is the natural soundtrack for an age of fear
Two decades on from their release, the twin albums feel more relevant than ever.
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At the O2, New Order prove their energy, purpose and Mancunian wit remains
The band may be older and without Peter Hook, but they are still adored by a loyal fan base of…
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Is Spotify bad for the environment?
Music streaming has a lower carbon footprint than any physical format, but the huge growth in our music consumption more…
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