Joni Mitchell
David Crosby: a maddening musical genius who thrived through the chaos | Alexis Petridis
Crosby could be overbearing and convinced of his own brilliance – but despite the ups and downs of his time with the Byrds and CSNY, he was always proven right
Alexis Petridis
20, Jan, 2023 @2:09 PM
From the Byrds to CPR: David Crosby’s 10 greatest recordings
The late singer-songwriter’s prolific output includes one of psychedelic rock’s greatest singles, a piano-driven dig at the Doors and a very funky Steely Dan-esque song
Annie Zaleski
20, Jan, 2023 @10:32 AM
Santa Claus is coming to frown! Why the best Christmas songs are sad and slow
Who says festive numbers have to be merry? Marvin Gaye’s prisoner-of-war lament is a touching treat – while Prince’s track about a guy getting over a yuletide death with banana daiquiris is the jewel of the genre
Emma John
06, Dec, 2022 @3:51 PM
From Bowie to Beyoncé: the gateway albums to get into the greatest artists
Keen to explore an artist’s oeuvre but overwhelmed by choice in today’s stream-heavy world? Fear not: from Joni to Fela, Madonna to Miles, our critics tell you which album to begin with
Guardian writers
19, Nov, 2022 @11:00 AM
Joni Mitchell announces new live album in rare interview with Elton John
The singer will release a recording of her recent appearance at Newport Folk festival, her first full performance in 20 years
Shaad D'Souza
12, Nov, 2022 @7:30 AM
Joni Mitchell to play first headline concert in 23 years
The singer will perform at Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre next June after recoveing from a brain aneurysm in 2015
Guardian music
20, Oct, 2022 @5:24 PM
The 100 greatest BBC music performances – ranked!
As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable pop moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions
Guardian music
06, Oct, 2022 @12:12 PM
Joni Mitchell’s 80s: how the Canadian songwriter became a fearless, futurist auteur
Some viewed Wild Things Run Fast, which turns 40 next month, as a betrayal of her roots. Looking back, the reality is far more complicated
Annie Zaleski
27, Sep, 2022 @11:00 AM
All back to mine: Harry’s House sets domestic tone for 2022 Mercury prize
Harry Styles’s high-end lockdown album is surprisingly of a piece with other longlisted albums by artists as distinct as Joy Crookes and Gwenno
Laura Barton
07, Sep, 2022 @11:33 AM
‘I was overwhelmed with emotion’: readers on their memories of seeing Joni Mitchell live
After her surprise appearance at the Newport folk festival, Guardian readers share their recollections of Mitchell’s rare gigs
Guardian readers
02, Aug, 2022 @3:30 PM
Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95
Headhunted by Frank Sinatra, the head of Warner/Reprise oversaw classic releases by the likes of Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Prince
Laura Snapes
02, Aug, 2022 @9:12 AM
Share your memories of watching Joni Mitchell play live
Following Joni Mitchell’s first proper live performance in 20 years, we would like to hear your memories of her past gigs
Guardian community team
26, Jul, 2022 @1:30 PM
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