Music
Copyright or copywrong: the Shape of You case and its implications
We can only hope the decision results in a further backlash against the culture fostered by the Blurred Lines decision and a reduction in the number of frivolous lawsuits against musicians. They are bad for artists, bad for all genres of music, and fundamentally, bad for creativity.
In Harry’s House, there’s room for the romantic
‘Harry’s House’ is a house of several rooms. Of screaming elation, beautiful minutia, and doomed love, all of which make for a complex and emotive listen.
The Smile’s “slightly crazed and uncertain landscape”
The Smile is not Radiohead; they have a new name, a new line-up, and appear to see themselves to be doing something artistically different
Music beyond the M6
In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, musician Sam Fender discussed the importance...
‘Irishness existing in England’: the brilliance of Skinty Fia
I first came across Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. when my brother brought me...
Study music: ambience over annoyance
Jazz, techno, or lo-fi hip-hop beats, Emmaleigh Eaves asks what music best gets you into a productive zone and why...
Mad Dogs and Englishmen: 50 years on
In the spring of 1970, 50 years ago, a collection of
musicians underwent the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, which came to be immortalised
in a...
Say So, TikTok, and the ‘Viral Sleeper Hit’
William McCathie examines TikTok's hit-making capabilities
Music History: Django Reinhardt
George Newton reflects on the life of the jazz guitarist who defined an era.
Better to burn out or fade away? The crafting of musical legacy
Annabelle Grigg questions our valuing of self-destructive behaviour in the music industry.
Album Review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’
Emily Cope defends Dua Lipa's position as 'Britain's leading popstar'.
Album Review: Ruthie Collins’ ‘Cold Comfort’
Maxim Mower finds much to praise in a maturely sombre new country music star
Live Review: Jon Hopkins at the Brighton Dome
Jon Hopkins is not so much a polarising figure as one whose music can appeal to people for precisely opposite reasons. As beloved to...
Review: Four Tet’s ‘Sixteen Oceans’
Fred Waine praises Kieran Hebden's latest offering for its evocation of natural themes
Music: In Isolation but not Isolated
Anna Gunstone reflects on how listening to music can remain a communal experience even in isolation.
Dramatics in Isolation: The Nightly Met Opera Streams Reviewed
On the 13th of March, the Met
Opera’s Twitter announced that they would begin a series of ‘nightly live
streams’ of beloved operas for anyone with...
Electronic Music: the Sound and the Sceptics
A look back over the history of - and our attitudes towards - electronic music today.
In Conversation: Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds
A chat with Enter Shikari's frontman ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, 'Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible'
In conversation: Chase Rice
US Country singer-songwriter Chase Rice has gone Platinum multiple times, co-written a Diamond-certified hit, and last year reached No. 1 with his single...
