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Yard Act review – a band having fun in the midst of an identity crisis
Seeming to play their jagged post-punky early material with some reluctance, the Leeds band strike out into bold new territory with hypnotic electronic grooves, disco stompers – and a Napalm Death collab
Daniel Dylan Wray
15, Mar, 2024 @11:07 AM
Good Morning: ‘I find it weird when people say that they’ve had sex to our music. That’s disgusting!’
In our new monthly series Headline Act we spotlight the Australian artist we’re most excited about – and they make us a playlist
Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
03, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Yard Act: Where’s My Utopia? review – a leap forward for Leeds post-punkers
The band’s expanding ambitions encompass disco, strings and David Thewlis, as frontman James Smith gets reflective
Phil Mongredien
03, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM
Faye Webster: Underdressed at the Symphony review – petal-voiced power
The Atlanta twentysomething’s 70s-tinged alt-country is delicate and eclectic, complete with guest spots from Wilco’s Nels Cline and rapper Lil Yachty
Kitty Empire
03, Mar, 2024 @9:00 AM
Raye’s record-breaking Brits defied the limited imaginations of the British music industry
Raye’s six Brit awards marked a huge vindication for the newly independent artist and rightly shamed the major label that apparently couldn’t see her potential
Laura Snapes
02, Mar, 2024 @11:04 PM
Brit awards 2024 – full list of winners
The winners of every category at the 2024 Brits, updated as the ceremony progresses
Guardian music
02, Mar, 2024 @8:19 PM
Oisín Leech: Cold Sea review – you can almost taste the salt
Recorded on the wild coast of Donegal, the Lost Brothers’ musician’s first solo outing has a lonesome, atmospheric simplicity
Neil Spencer
02, Mar, 2024 @4:00 PM
‘I‘d rather people scratch their heads than yawn’: St Vincent on death, Dave Grohl and dividing her fans
Despite its unflinching title, the artist’s new album, All Born Screaming, is a deeply romantic record
Michael Cragg
02, Mar, 2024 @11:55 AM
One to watch: New York
The London-based duo with a background in visual arts are making their mark with an addictive mix of cool electronica, reggaeton beats and filthy lyrics
Shaad D'Souza
24, Feb, 2024 @12:30 PM
‘I’m journalling, just like Taylor Swift’: Kim Gordon on TikTok, motherhood and her revealing new album
The alt rock pioneer has earned social media adoration for her trap-infused new song Bye Bye. Now she’s following it up with a ‘realistic’ new record , as well as a collection of her late brother’s writing
Sam Wolfson
24, Feb, 2024 @11:55 AM
Helado Negro: Phasor review – undimmable warmth
Digital meets analogue on the American musician’s short but sweet latest
Damien Morris
11, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
Vera Sola: Peacemaker review – deeply atmospheric American gothic
The singer-songwriter’s smoky vocals, downbeat wit and polished Nashville sound all make for a nicely doomy set of folk songs
Orla Foster
04, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
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