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In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

The problem with Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Nolan had all the tools for greatness. Instead, to my eternal frustration, his 'Odyssey' will always only be just alright.

‘One Night Only’ (2026) and the death of romance

Romance movies are, on the whole, my favourite movie genre. But good romance movies, like good romantic relationships, are hard to find, and easy to mess up.

Interview: John Hurt

Ben Williams talks to a cinematic icon.

Neighbourhood Watch: Figment

Sean Lennon digs the fig.

Interview: Pendulum

Thomas Barrett speaks to drum and bass stars Pendulum.

Review: The Sabotage Café

Amber Coakes reviews Joshua Furst's new novel.

Gift Exchange

Gift Exchange Ovada Gallery Until 24th May

Review: Kill Your Friends

John Niven’s debut novel draws on the writer’s own experience as an A&R man in the late nineties, but its stab at postmodernism are clumsy.

Review: The Nose

BT Studio

Review: God’s Own Country

God's Own Country Ross Raisin 4 stars out of 5

More chipmunk than Chimera

Angela Cockayne Chimera Mus. of Hist. of Science Until 1st June 1 star out of 5  

Review: The Rose Labyrinth

Sam Losey gets lost in Titiana Hardie's latest work.

Theatrical Thrills

Looking back to Edward II.

In defence of the musical

Swing when you're winning, says Ash Barker.

Review: Spring Quartets

BT Studio 2nd Week Tues - Sat

Interview: Sir Peter Stothard

Daniel Rolle discusses the changing face of journalism with the editor of the TLS.

Tindersticks – ‘The Hungry Saw’

Daniel Rolle reviews "The Hungry Saw".

Matmos – "Supreme Balloon"

James Armshaw reviews the 'holiday from conceptual responsibility'.

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