Malcolm Jack
Malcolm Jack
Malcolm Jack is Pop and Rock Music Editor for The Big Issue and a freelance music, arts and features journalist for a variety of print and online titles.
Why are we so obsessed with surrounding ourselves with music?
Music

Why are we so obsessed with surrounding ourselves with music?

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music
Music

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music

Russian shoegaze band Blankenberge: 'This machine is bigger than I. But I can do something to resist'
Music

Russian shoegaze band Blankenberge: 'This machine is bigger than I. But I can do something to resist'

How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
Music

How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world

Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II is 83 songs long – and proves sometimes less is more
Bruce Springsteen
Music

Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II is 83 songs long – and proves sometimes less is more

From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now
Music

From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now

Billy Nomates on her MS diagnosis, nearly quitting music and why online trolls only make her stronger
Music

Billy Nomates on her MS diagnosis, nearly quitting music and why online trolls only make her stronger

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic
Record Store Day

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic

This frontman of a Glaswegian sci-fi punk-rock band is turning the rock star memoir on its head
Music

This frontman of a Glaswegian sci-fi punk-rock band is turning the rock star memoir on its head

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy a Mogwai gig
Music

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy a Mogwai gig

Rising Icelandic star Elín Hall on how her homeland is leading the way in music: 'The benefits are clear'
Music

Rising Icelandic star Elín Hall on how her homeland is leading the way in music: 'The benefits are clear'

Myrrhder on the dancefloor: Who will triumph in the race for Christmas number one in 2024?
Christmas number one

Myrrhder on the dancefloor: Who will triumph in the race for Christmas number one in 2024?