Everything a Rocking Dad Could Ever Need
The great DJ never understood why people stop listening to new music as they get older. Neither do we.
Blinded by a Taliban bomb in Afghanistan, former Royal Engineer Stu Mendelson has brought veterans and two Military Wives Choirs together on an original single he hopes will top the charts this Christmas.
The cornets strike up on the high street and suddenly it's Christmas. Why the humble brass band is still the real sound of the season, and how to make the most of it this year.
Presents, dinner, the speech, then the whole family round the telly. Remembering the days when the Christmas chart was must-see TV, and the great No.1 battles along the way.
Not every rock star can write. These six can, and their books are as good as their best records.
Experiments, oddities and hidden gems: why the other side of the single was often where the real treasure was, and why it's worth flipping the record over again.
Thousands of new shows to choose from, yet we keep going back to the same old favourites. Here's why comfort telly is good for us.
After a standing ovation in Romania and a sell-out night in Oslo, the Norwegian composer's maximalist 90-minute opera is out now on record.
Smart speakers can play anything, but nothing beats the kitchen radio for discovering music and sharing it with the whole family.
Old paper, hidden inscriptions and finds you never knew you wanted: why the humble second-hand bookshop is still one of life's great pleasures.
The Norwegian Baroque ensemble's new album on LAWO Classics brings Telemann's chamber music and cantatas to life as a living dialogue between past and present.
Festivals get the hype, but steamy small rooms, cheaper tickets and one-off Christmas shows make winter the gig-goer's secret season.
From The Muppet Christmas Carol to Die Hard, the festive films that sound as good as they look, and why the music makes the magic.
From the psychedelic Fillmore posters to today's hand-pulled screen prints, why gig posters are the most underrated art on your wall, and how to collect and frame them properly.
Rejected by their label and left on the shelf for more than 30 years, The Bible's third album, with Boo Hewerdine and Neill MacColl, finally sees the light of day this November.
From the Bitter End to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra: the New York-born pianist, singer and composer brings a lifetime of music together on her ninth album, led by the single Thursday's Child.
Rodeo bulls, line dancing, American BBQ and a five-act line-up led by One Night In Nashville featuring Maria Jordan: Ely's big outdoor country evening is back on Friday 28 May 2027.
Their first proper concert is a rite of passage. Here's how to make sure it's a great night for them, and for you.
Sold your decks in 1995 and regretted it ever since? Here's what to look for when you're buying a turntable again.
Psychotherapist Serge Beddington-Behrens’ new book Regenerating an Unravelling World argues real change comes from ordinary people becoming Sacred Activists, not from waiting for politicians.
From rooftop Beatles to a lost Detroit songwriter, five music films that are as gripping as any drama.
Convinced nothing good has come out since The Stone Roses? Here are ten modern records that might just change your mind.
Sonya Anise’s debut children’s book, “MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician,” is turning heads with its riotous rhymes, mischievous spirit, and heartfelt message. Praised as “as good as Roald Dahl!” and applauded by parents and…
Out January 26, 2026, “Glimpse” is the latest album from Aberdeen’s Artillery Saints, the solo project of musician Ally McKenzie. Blending electronic beats with jazz, classical touches, and thought-provoking lyrics, McKenzie…
British television has a new name for audiences to watch: Francesca Fullilove. This energetic twelve-year-old has now been recognised for a second year running by the TV Times Awards, with a nomination for Favourite Young Actor…
The boundary between performance and experience blurs next spring, as Deja Dead—Max Miller’s emotive alter ego—brings his eagerly awaited project, DISCONNECTED, to Glasgow Film Theatre. Scheduled for March 23rd, 2026, this…
R2ViolinCello are not your typical chamber partnership. Composed of violinist Rhys Watkins and cellist Rowena Calvert, this husband-and-wife team has traveled a labyrinthine musical road, taking them from the elite concert halls…
With every new release, Michal Gutman proves herself to be a singular talent in the global music scene. “War Boys,” her latest single from the ambitious 2025–2026 series, reaffirms her position as an artist unafraid to wade into…
Few independent artists navigate evolution with the dexterity and vision of Ally McKenzie, the force behind Artillery Saints. With the announcement of Glimpse—a new album slated for 2025—McKenzie affirms his position as one of…
Mastered by seven-time Grammy-winning engineer Adam Ayan, Grace de Gier’s new single Done releases on October 11, 2025, presenting a clear, unflinching statement of autonomy. The Colombian-born, Netherlands-based…
Chris Gregory writes with the assurance of a critic who knows both the catalogue and the stagecraft. Minstrel Boy: The Metamorphoses of Bob Dylan, the second volume in his reverse-ordered Picasso of Song trilogy, surveys…