Nina Simone is first black person to be Desert Island Discs’ most selected artist of year Exclusive: Analysis shows change in guests and tastes help jazz musician keep classical music off top spot The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
In Toronto, Paul Simon takes a bow with a new career-spanning documentary Paul Simon hasn't watched Alex Gibney's new three-and-a-half-hour documentary on his life, but he promises he will work up the courage some day The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Three things with Daryl Braithwaite: ‘It was for “most improved” – which I thought was quite cruel!’ In our weekly interview about objects, the Aria Hall of Famer tells us about the trophy that means more than a lifetime achievement award, and why he keeps buying new microphones The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023
Feist review – one of the best live shows of the year The magnetic Canadian singer performs her perceptive songs of love and loss during a gig that is precisely choreographed but still feels intimate and vividly in the moment The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
On 'João', Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto honors her late father, bossa nova giant João Gilberto New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has released “João,” an album in tribute to her late father, the bossa nova giant João Gilberto The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Riot Fest 2023: 8 emerging artists you don’t want to miss Organizers of the music festival have their pulse on some of the scene’s best new artists, who are definitely worth checking out on their journeys to possible future headliner status and beyond. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Ariana Grande once ‘missed her stage cue’ because Miley Cyrus was flirting with her ‘We were having fun!’ the singer says The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Music Review: Olivia Rodrigo rages against the machine and bad men with humor on 'GUTS' On Friday, Olivia Rodrigo released her highly anticipated sophomore album, “GUTS.” The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Fans speculate that Olivia Rodrigo sings about Taylor Swift in new song The Grudge Taylor Swift applauds Rodrigo at awards ceremony, suggesting feud is over — or non-existent Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky's name second child Riot Rose Mayers Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky's new baby's name has finally been revealed. The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023
Gary Wright obituary Singer and songwriter whose 1976 hit Dream Weaver combined yearning vocals with a haunting and distinctive synthesiser sound The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
For rave-ready electronic duo the Chemical Brothers, a 10th studio album is a feat and a challenge Beloved British electronic duo the Chemical Brothers released their tenth album on Friday, arriving over three decades into their career The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Zach Bryan speaks out after Oklahoma arrest: ‘Emotions got the best of me’ ‘Heading South’ singer was arrested on Thursday evening in Craig County, Oklahoma The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Lineker expresses ‘simple truths’ about refugees on new single, musician says The former footballer long advocated for refugees through social media and faced criticism earlier this year for his views on social media.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Take the vitality of diverse Britain, set it to music. That’s why Ezra Collective deserve their Mercury prize There is a musical and social power in the fusion of cultures we see in our inner cities. Plaudits to a band that captures that, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Kanye West’s Italian summer antics – boat bans, ‘wedding crashing’ and questionable outfits West and ‘wife’ Bianca Censori have been in Italy throughout August and into September
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Priority ticket sale begins for Ed Sheeran’s London’s Royal Albert Hall shows Sheeran’s seventh studio album will be released less than a month before the two shows
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Move over guitar rock – Ezra Collective’s propulsive jazz is the true sound of modern Britain Their Mercury Prize win has finally punted the ‘token jazz album’ era of the Mercury Prize into the past, says John Lewis
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023 ‘Melomaniac’ presses ‘record’ on music fan who taped Chicago rock concerts for decades Documentary on Aadam Jacobs, whose archive includes more than 30,000 sets of live music, nears its world premiere at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Stock market fanfare plays for Round Hill Music in £375 million deal Star-studded back catalogue including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and Louis Armstrong to go private
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Experience: I suddenly lost my hearing I was expecting to miss music more – but the songs are still in my head
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 TWICE at the O2 Arena gig review: the K-Pop superstars are clearly coming into their own Their first ever European show was a mix of polished pop perfection and amiable chaos that allowed the band to shine
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Emma Rawicz: Chroma review – young British jazz star taking admirable risks After the success of her teenage breakthrough Incantation, the saxophonist’s new album continues her warp-speed evolution
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Finally the ‘token jazz act’ won the Mercury Prize – and yes Ezra Collective totally deserved it This act of giant killing was no fluke, the London quintet showed last night they could play anyone in the room under the table