Arctic Monkeys
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
Reading and Leeds festival 2022 announce lineup with Arctic Monkeys, Dave and more
Megan Thee Stallion and Halsey are first female headliners since 2014, with Rage Against the Machine and Bring Me the Horizon rounding out the top billings
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
08, Dec, 2021 @9:36 AM
The Band Plays On review – a celebration of songs forged in Sheffield
Chris Bush’s community play uses local music and family histories to explore the city’s resilience, hope and determination
Mark Fisher
16, Mar, 2021 @8:00 PM
Melanie C's fantasy festival: Beyoncé, Prince and five kinds of chips
The Spice Girls star heads to the Lake District for a carb-laden, booze-heavy weekend with Queen, the Beatles and more
Interview by Dave Simpson
27, Aug, 2020 @4:00 PM
Arctic Monkeys raise funds for at-risk Sheffield venue Leadmill
Historic indie venue hosts fundraiser to win Alex Turner’s Fender Stratocaster guitar
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
11, Aug, 2020 @1:22 PM
The 100 greatest UK No 1s: 100-1
Look back on our complete countdown of the greatest UK No 1s, from the Beatles to Baby D, and So Solid Crew to Suzi Quatro
Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes
05, Jun, 2020 @8:00 AM
The 100 best albums of the 21st century
We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree
Ben Beaumont-Thomas (1-50); Laura Snapes and April Curtin (51-100)
13, Sep, 2019 @8:00 AM
Grime once again dominates Ivor Novello awards nominations
Politically charged work well represented but female songwriters miss out
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
24, Apr, 2019 @1:22 PM
Calvin Harris and the 1975 lead winners at 2019 Brit awards
Scottish dance producer wins his first two Brits after 14 failed nominations, while the 1975 take British group and British album – and Beyoncé and Jay-Z show support for Meghan Markle
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Aamna Mohdin
20, Feb, 2019 @10:20 PM
Brits 2019: who will – and should – win every award
Can Dua Lipa have a second successful Brits year in a row, or will George Ezra dominate the biggest categories? Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, we ponder the likely winners
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes
20, Feb, 2019 @7:00 AM
Grammys 2019: who will – and should – win the biggest awards
Can Kendrick Lamar convert any of his eight nominations? Will Cardi B be rewarded for her debut album? We pick this year’s likely winners
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
08, Feb, 2019 @10:00 AM
2019 Brit award nominations topped by Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa – again
Dua Lipa is the most nominated artist for a second year in a row, joined by Essex pop star Anne-Marie on four nominations
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
12, Jan, 2019 @6:06 PM
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