Music
Tosca's Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera

Tosca's Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera
Controversy over Anna Netrebko's casting has sparked protests in London
Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie: 'It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza'

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie: 'It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza'
Charlotte Church: 'The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin'

Charlotte Church: 'The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin'
Bad Seed Warren Ellis: 'Painful things make you a better version of yourself'
Bad Seed Warren Ellis: 'Painful things make you a better version of yourself'
How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?
How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?
Taylor Swift is right to call herself an 'English teacher'. I would know, I am one

Taylor Swift is right to call herself an 'English teacher'. I would know, I am one
Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music
Cult poet Martin Newell: 'I am the good granddad of rock 'n' roll'

Cult poet Martin Newell: 'I am the good granddad of rock 'n' roll'
Big Thief: 'There's much more to humanity than just this awfulness'

Big Thief: 'There's much more to humanity than just this awfulness'
Composer John Rutter: 'If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them'

Composer John Rutter: 'If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them'
BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under

BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under
Adam Buxton: 'Being a carer is the right thing to do – but it's so hard, especially if it's your parents'

Adam Buxton: 'Being a carer is the right thing to do – but it's so hard, especially if it's your parents'
Huey Morgan: 'My 16-year-old self would be surprised that I'm still here'

Huey Morgan: 'My 16-year-old self would be surprised that I'm still here'
The strange harmony of music, maths and science should be part of every school curriculum

The strange harmony of music, maths and science should be part of every school curriculum
Glyndebourne opera festival might be elitist – but it's also more community minded than you think

Glyndebourne opera festival might be elitist – but it's also more community minded than you think
KPop Demon Hunters and Spinal Tap II: The End Continues turn it up, up, up all the way to 11

KPop Demon Hunters and Spinal Tap II: The End Continues turn it up, up, up all the way to 11
Bless Me Father by Kevin Rowland review – Dexys lynchpin bares his sensitive soul

Bless Me Father by Kevin Rowland review – Dexys lynchpin bares his sensitive soul
Russian shoegaze band Blankenberge: 'This machine is bigger than I. But I can do something to resist'

Russian shoegaze band Blankenberge: 'This machine is bigger than I. But I can do something to resist'
This iconic music venue is helping Manchester's young migrants find their voice

This iconic music venue is helping Manchester's young migrants find their voice
End of the Road 2025 review: Pouring rain can't stop a musical buffet

End of the Road 2025 review: Pouring rain can't stop a musical buffet
Ronan Keating: 'We're all scarred by what we went through in the 90s'

Ronan Keating: 'We're all scarred by what we went through in the 90s'
DJ Charlie Sloth: 'Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I've always thought I'm worth more'

DJ Charlie Sloth: 'Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I've always thought I'm worth more'
John Prine wrote about everyday American life. He left behind a legacy of love and empathy

John Prine wrote about everyday American life. He left behind a legacy of love and empathy
Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: 'Let's see what we can do'

Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: 'Let's see what we can do'
Belinda Carlisle: 'I never felt like I was good enough or that I was worthy'
