Sex, drugs and… paperwork: Brexit steals spotlight from British bands
A diminishing number of grassroots U.K. musicians are performing at the continent’s festivals.
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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes festival
Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or. The win Saturday for “Anora” marked a coronation for Baker, …
Rishi Sunak the ‘devoted Swiftie’ … and 9 other times UK politicos ruined music
From Taylor Swift to Skepta, artists have long had to contend with cringe politicians pretending to like them.
Bliss out, strip off or headbang: your bumper guide to the 35 best music festivals in Europe
From a euphoric psych-out up a Bulgarian mountain to a queer rave in industrial Germany, from a ball for punks in Slovenia to Ireland’s answer to Glasto, there’s something for every festival addictThe UK might be the nation with the most music festival…
Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2024
From feverish indie soundscapes to 90s Californian alt-rock via melodic stadium anthems, here’s our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.
A Tiger in Paradise review – José González offers anxiety dreams as lifestyle brand
Loosely organised documentary shows Swedish singer-songwriter González musing about mental health and drifting around his luxurious-looking houseA portrait of Swedish singer-songwriter José González, who is also part of the beat combo Junip, this low-k…