Music
Whatever happened to punk?

Whatever happened to punk?
Through 150 original interviews with punk’s key figures, a new book tells the story of the movement
Like a jigsaw falling into place, Radiohead have returned at just the right time

Like a jigsaw falling into place, Radiohead have returned at just the right time
The band’s worrisome lyrics about the future could be unsettling, but that future always felt like a slight step beyond
The brass band bringing the cracking tunes of Wallace & Gromit to life

The brass band bringing the cracking tunes of Wallace & Gromit to life
When Julian Nott wrote the theme in 1989 he could not have expected that it would become iconic in its own right
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?
What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?
A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap review – give them some money

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap review – give them some money
168 Songs of Hatred and Failure by Keith Cameron review – an uplifting Manic Street Preachers saga

168 Songs of Hatred and Failure by Keith Cameron review – an uplifting Manic Street Preachers saga
Meet James B Partridge, the man who made school assembly bangers cool

Meet James B Partridge, the man who made school assembly bangers cool
Eurovision winner Nemo: ‘Social media is harming us – but I have a big idea to change that’

Eurovision winner Nemo: ‘Social media is harming us – but I have a big idea to change that’
Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’

Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’
For Those I Love: ‘I totally understand why people in Ireland feel so disheartened’

For Those I Love: ‘I totally understand why people in Ireland feel so disheartened’
‘I hope it’s a worthy successor to Happy Valley’: Sally Wainwright on menopause and new show Riot Women

‘I hope it’s a worthy successor to Happy Valley’: Sally Wainwright on menopause and new show Riot Women
Homelessness ‘should not exist in a country that values human life’, says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton

Homelessness ‘should not exist in a country that values human life’, says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton
Tosca’s Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera

Tosca’s Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera
Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie: ‘It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza’

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie: ‘It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza’
Charlotte Church: ‘The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin’

Charlotte Church: ‘The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin’
Bad Seed Warren Ellis: ‘Painful things make you a better version of yourself’

Bad Seed Warren Ellis: ‘Painful things make you a better version of yourself’
How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?

How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?
Taylor Swift is right to call herself an ‘English teacher’. I would know, I am one

Taylor Swift is right to call herself an ‘English teacher’. I would know, I am one
Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music
Big Thief: ‘There’s much more to humanity than just this awfulness’

Big Thief: ‘There’s much more to humanity than just this awfulness’
Composer John Rutter: ‘If there are people you love, for goodness’ sake tell them’

Composer John Rutter: ‘If there are people you love, for goodness’ sake tell them’
BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under

BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under
Adam Buxton: ‘Being a carer is the right thing to do – but it’s so hard, especially if it’s your parents’

