Music
50 years of Bongo Fury: Reliving Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s volatile classic
50 years of Bongo Fury: Reliving Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s volatile classic
The school pals were at the forefront of rock’s avant-garde but the friendship was volatile
Kneecap break silence on terror charges: ‘I can’t be completely responsible all the time’
Kneecap break silence on terror charges: ‘I can’t be completely responsible all the time’
Former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon: ‘Trump? Hopefully he’ll just keel over and die’
Former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon: ‘Trump? Hopefully he’ll just keel over and die’
Top Stories
What has punk ever done for us?
What has punk ever done for us?
Rebellion Festival: a festival for punks who like to be beside the seaside
Rebellion Festival: a festival for punks who like to be beside the seaside
Interviews
Former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon: ‘Trump? Hopefully he’ll just keel over and die’
Former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon: ‘Trump? Hopefully he’ll just keel over and die’
The Molotovs: ‘We kind of created a scene from nothing’
The Molotovs: ‘We kind of created a scene from nothing’
Why the hell would you write a punk song about Davos in 2026?
Why the hell would you write a punk song about Davos in 2026?
The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson: ‘My dad told me I can’t carry a tune’
The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson: ‘My dad told me I can’t carry a tune’
Classical music
Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient
Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient
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
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’
