Abba
The Guardian view on Abba: still rocking the room 40 years on | Editorial
Editorial: They may not appear in person, but the Voyage concerts will return the 1970s superstars to their fans
Editorial
20, May, 2022 @5:00 PM
Abba settle lawsuit with ‘parasitic’ tribute band Abba Mania
Swedish pop group, who begin a live concert event in May, had described British band as ‘bad faith’
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
21, Jan, 2022 @10:49 AM
Adele and Sheeran top sales charts but UK is buoyed in 2021 by Abba and Queen
BPI data shows ‘heritage acts’ Elton John and Fleetwood Mac also had top 10 albums
Rupert Jones
04, Jan, 2022 @12:01 AM
Abba to Zappa: pop, rock and classical music to look forward to in 2022
UK rap’s biggest star goes on tour, Wet Leg drop a deadpan debut and Rosalía gets into reggaeton. Here are the albums, concerts and tours the big hitters have in store
Alexis Petridis and Andrew Clements
30, Dec, 2021 @6:00 AM
New artists join Adele and Dua Lipa on list for first non-gendered Brit awards
As the music prizes strive for inclusivity, first-timers Self Esteem and Central Cee make the shortlist along with veterans Abba
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
18, Dec, 2021 @6:21 PM
Go easy on me: why pop has got so predictable
Adele, Ed Sheeran, Abba, Lana Del Rey and Drake all found success in 2021 by delivering more of the same – a result of how our chaotic lives, on and offline, are informing our taste
Alexis Petridis
16, Dec, 2021 @5:05 PM
The 20 best songs of 2021
We celebrate everything from Lil Nas X’s conservative-baiting Montero to Wet Leg’s instant indie classic – as voted for by 31 of the Guardian’s music writers
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes
29, Nov, 2021 @6:00 AM
Grammys 2022: Jon Batiste, HER and Justin Bieber lead nominations
Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X also among those with multiple nominations in top categories
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
24, Nov, 2021 @8:54 AM
Abba’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad: ‘Don’t be too sure’ Voyage is the end
In a rare interview, the singer known as Frida told Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 that album and concert residency may not be the band’s final act
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
11, Nov, 2021 @10:11 AM
Take a chance on Abba’s Voyage | Letters
Letter: Neil Barber defends the band’s new album and argues that artistic depth is not owned by the dark side
Letters
08, Nov, 2021 @5:55 PM
Abba: Voyage review – full-on and frothy
The return of the Swedish super troupers has plenty of bittersweet erudition, plus a good dollop of mass-market cheese
Kitty Empire
06, Nov, 2021 @2:00 PM
Abba: Voyage review – no thank you for the music
After 40 years, the makers of once-sparkling pop are back – but the glamour promised by this album’s two terrific singles goes horribly unfulfilled
Jude Rogers
05, Nov, 2021 @12:01 AM
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