Music
In Defence of the B-Side
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.
Books
Rock Memoirs That Are Actually Worth Reading
Not every rock star can write. These six can, and their books are as good as their best records.
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Film & TV
Why We Keep Rewatching the Same Old Comfort Telly
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.
Live
Heroin Chic: Solveig Sørbø's Daring New Opera Takes on Addiction, Identity and Death
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.
Life Style
Why Every Home Still Needs a Kitchen Radio
Smart speakers can play anything, but nothing beats the kitchen radio for discovering music and sharing it with the whole family.
Books
In Praise of the Second-Hand Bookshop
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.
Art
Ensemble C4 Celebrate Baroque Master Telemann With A Love for Telemann
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.
Live
Why Winter Is the Best Time of Year for Gigs
Festivals get the hype, but steamy small rooms, cheaper tickets and one-off Christmas shows make winter the gig-goer's secret season.
Film & TV
Christmas Films With Soundtracks Worth Turning Up
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.
Art
Gig Posters Worth Framing: The Art of the Screen-Printed Poster
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.
Music
The Bible Finally Release Long-Lost 1989 Album Anticlockwise
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.
Music
Denise Mangiardi Unveils Apparitions, a Deeply Personal Ninth Album
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.
Life Style
Country in the Country Returns to Ely for a Big Night of Country Music in 2027
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.
Live
Taking the Kids to Their First Gig: A Survival Guide
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.
Life Style
Getting Back Into Vinyl: A Turntable Guide for Returning Dads
Sold your decks in 1995 and regretted it ever since? Here's what to look for when you're buying a turntable again.
Books
Regenerating an Unravelling World: Serge Beddington-Behrens on Becoming a Sacred Activist
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.
Film & TV
Five Music Documentaries Worth Your Sunday Night
From rooftop Beatles to a lost Detroit songwriter, five music films that are as gripping as any drama.
Music
Ten Albums From the Last Decade for Dads Who Think Music Stopped in 1989
Convinced nothing good has come out since The Stone Roses? Here are ten modern records that might just change your mind.
Books
Sonya Anise’s “MUMAGEDDON!” Wins Hearts and Awards with a Mix of Mischief and Magic
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…
Music
Artillery Saints’ “Glimpse” Delivers Pop With a Purpose
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…
Film & TV
Rising Star Francesca Fullilove Named Among Top Young Actors—Again
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…
Music
An Artist Reborn in Glasgow: Deja Dead to Launch ‘DISCONNECTED’
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…
Music
Spotlight: R2ViolinCello—Crafting a New Future for Classical Duos
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…
Film & TV
The Genius of Michal Gutman Shines in “War Boys”
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…
Music
Artillery Saints Signal New Artistic Heights with “Glimpse”
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…
Music
Done by Grace de Gier
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…
Music
Basement to Gospel: Dylan Revisited
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…
Books
MUMAGEDDON! Reviewed: Craft, Themes, and Public Response
The recommendation list alone could empty a bookstore. A rock icon, a Shakespearean impresario, a clinical psychologist, and an international review board have all pointed, emphatically, to the same title: MUMAGEDDON! And the…
Music
Shyfrin Alliance to Release Title Track “In the Shadow of Time” on 9 May 2025
Shyfrin Alliance will issue its new lead single and forthcoming album’s title track, In…
Music
Retreat, Return, Rebirth: Gregory’s Minstrel Boy Arrives October 2025
Circle October 2025 in your calendar: Chris Gregory returns with Minstrel Boy: The Metamorphoses…
Music
Handles TDNB Drops Pressure on the Curb—West London’s Finest Rises Again
Handles TDNB is back, and he’s bringing the raw energy of London streets to…