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Leeds newcomers bear the weight of their despondent musical tradition with pride
For all its pleasure-seeking impulses, the chemistry is missing in the star’s third album
The album is the first recording to come out of the Tuareg band’s new studio in Tamanrasset — and the sound is perfect
Recently discovered tapes capturing the pianist’s commanding personal voice get a welcome first-time release
This Harmonia Mundi recording captures the composer’s valedictory piano solos with eloquence, and is one of the pianist’s finest
The documentary about the Beach Boy also has its fair share of uncomfortable moments
The singer behind atmospheric album ‘I Would Not Live Always’ cut his teeth in pub sessions
The yearlong series at Kings Place embraces early music and contemporary classical, folk singers and gospel choirs
London Contemporary Orchestra’s 24-hour show at the Barbican was part of an artistic trend
Plus: rising Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen shines at the Barbican
The activist and folk singer’s protest against consumerism and suburban malaise became a hit, but she remained obscure
People obsess over the band because modern culture is so static
Since her first recital aged four, she has played for and with presidents and now has a new record deal
Q&A with the singer and songwriter on a life-changing mentor, daily runs and lost shoes
The UK singer uses the mixtape format to deliver songs with a looser, lighter feel
The new album is a sharp and driven return to the attacking style of earlier days
The composer’s score interweaves piano trio jazz with the feisty playing of the Crosby Street String Quartet
This recording is an ideal introduction to the composer’s gripping musical world
Sung in Gaelic, Scots and English, traditional songs are reworked into cinematic, urgent music
The platinum-selling rockers on returning to live gigs, religious backgrounds and winning faint praise from Paul McCartney
Two adventurous concerts at the Barbican included the world premiere of Unsuk Chin’s new violin concerto
The opener from Abbey Road went on to penetrate the heartlands of American rock
Mirror-shiny synth-pop masks a brittle psyche in this concept-heavy follow-up to the record-breaking ‘After Hours’
The Grammy-nominated grandson of Fela Kuti is giving Afrobeat his own twist
The American singer-songwriter’s new album offers interpretations of Frank Ocean, The Pogues and Billie Holiday
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