Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant: ‘Men need to empathise because I feel we’re losing the fight’

The singer-songwriter on her new album, her rage at the US supreme court and covering Lankum

Tune in to tune out: authors on music and the writing process

Roddy Doyle, Sarah Crossan and Shane Hegarty on the role songs play in their craft

Lisa Lambe: Juniper – Easy listening, but in a very good way

The Celtic Woman singer’s voice blends Natalie Merchant and Alison Krauss

Kitt Philippa: Human review – intriguing blend of commercial and experimental

The Belfast artist’s debut album dances between pop, electronica and classical

Lúnasa: Cas review – A disparate set of songs where tunes trump all

Louise Brooks: ‘I was always late, but just too damn stunning for them to fire me’

The dancer, actor, gossip columnist and muse was one of the most modern of stars

Merchant of doom: Natalie’s fears for the modern world

The singer is back after more than a decade, and this time it’s personal