Spiritualized: ‘We play rock’n’roll, so it’s inherently inept’
Jason Pierce on how rock changed his life and Kurt Vonnegut inspired his latest album
Jason Pierce on how rock changed his life and Kurt Vonnegut inspired his latest album
The songwriter has delved into his early years for his latest album, Boy from Michigan
You never quite know which way any of these songs are going to swing
After her 20-year relationship ended, the US songwriter experienced a creative and personal rebirth
On the Charlatans frontman’s fifth solo album there’s lots going on in every song, but it never feels overcooked
A great introduction to a seriously under-rated musician’s back catalogue
Mercury Rev enlist Hope Sandoval, Norah Jones, Margo Price, Phoebe Bridgers for Bobbie Gentry tribute album
THE TROUBLE WITH TEMPLETON: Someday, Buddy ****Bella Union
Furman’s favourite thing, it seems, is to confound expectations – but look behind the theatricality and the Chicago singer has a musical masterplan at work
The second album by the Swedish duo was inspired by gloom but aims for happiness with a dash of ‘Twin Peaks’
What did Midlake do when their frontman walked out last year? They picked themselves up and made a stunning new album in just six months. Eric Pulido discusses the Texan band’s shake-up with Lauren Murphy
Why wait for those end-of-year lists, here’s the best albums and songs – until now
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices