Music
DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’

DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’
Charlie Sloth is one of the world’s top hip-hop DJs, but hasn’t forgotten where he came from
John Prine wrote about everyday American life. He left behind a legacy of love and empathy

John Prine wrote about everyday American life. He left behind a legacy of love and empathy
A new book and reissue of his album, Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, celebrates the life of a great American songwriter
Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: ‘Let’s see what we can do’

Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: ‘Let’s see what we can do’
The superstar DJ on his upcoming Bristol benefit show
Belinda Carlisle: ‘I never felt like I was good enough or that I was worthy’
Belinda Carlisle: ‘I never felt like I was good enough or that I was worthy’
Leona Lewis: ‘I would tell young Leona, I see your pain and I feel you – but you’ll be OK’
Leona Lewis: ‘I would tell young Leona, I see your pain and I feel you – but you’ll be OK’
Opera performers are using Palestinian flags to make a stand. And why shouldn’t they?

Opera performers are using Palestinian flags to make a stand. And why shouldn’t they?
How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world

How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
Rising star Gordi: ‘Love can be a complicated thing. Especially for a queer person’

Rising star Gordi: ‘Love can be a complicated thing. Especially for a queer person’
Oasis might’ve reformed for the money – but who can blame them?

Oasis might’ve reformed for the money – but who can blame them?
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’

Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
The prison piano project striking a chord: ‘Music expresses how much we all have in common’

The prison piano project striking a chord: ‘Music expresses how much we all have in common’
How the late, great Ozzy Osbourne supported Big Issue with blockbuster farewell gig

How the late, great Ozzy Osbourne supported Big Issue with blockbuster farewell gig
Notes on Stereophonics, nostalgia and why you can’t keep a good banger down

Notes on Stereophonics, nostalgia and why you can’t keep a good banger down
Bruce Springsteen’s Tracks II is 83 songs long – and proves sometimes less is more

Bruce Springsteen’s Tracks II is 83 songs long – and proves sometimes less is more
Before Oasis, Radio 1 were as likely to play a guitar band as they were a badger being strangled

Before Oasis, Radio 1 were as likely to play a guitar band as they were a badger being strangled
Cigarettes, alcohol and sunsheeeeeine: How the UK has changed since Oasis first hit the big time

Cigarettes, alcohol and sunsheeeeeine: How the UK has changed since Oasis first hit the big time
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’

The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
James Arthur: ‘It’s too scary to even think about where I’d be if I didn’t do music’

James Arthur: ‘It’s too scary to even think about where I’d be if I didn’t do music’
From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now

From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now
From the utterly profane to the thoroughly sacred: How football chants became the folk music of today

From the utterly profane to the thoroughly sacred: How football chants became the folk music of today
‘There’s no magic bullet’: The battle to keep Cardiff’s vital music scene from dying out
