Music
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
The Sleaford Mods frontman and lyricist channelled his troubles into music. People finally started paying attention
Why Sam Fender deserves credit for having the guts to sing about his gut
Why Sam Fender deserves credit for having the guts to sing about his gut
10 years on, David Bowie shows us how to move forward – even when confronting the end
10 years on, David Bowie shows us how to move forward – even when confronting the end
Top Stories
Music in 2026: The year ahead in reading, raving and post-rocking
Music in 2026: The year ahead in reading, raving and post-rocking
The Cribs: ‘It’s difficult for working-class people to get into music now – there’s so little money in it’
The Cribs: ‘It’s difficult for working-class people to get into music now – there’s so little money in it’
Interviews
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Happy Mondays star Bez: ‘AI is like War of the Worlds unfolding in front of your eyes’
Happy Mondays star Bez: ‘AI is like War of the Worlds unfolding in front of your eyes’
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor celebrate Bohemian Rhapsody: ‘It really is Freddie’s master work’
Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor celebrate Bohemian Rhapsody: ‘It really is Freddie’s master work’
Classical music
A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music
A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner
Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner
Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’
Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’
Jazz
My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style
My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
The Music That Made Me
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
David Duchovny: ‘I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon’
