Arlo Parks
Arlo Parks on burnout, boundaries and budding romance: ‘I have to remind myself to take it easy’
Her debut became a pandemic smash and won the Mercury prize. But after her schedule left her ‘dangerously low’, Parks cancelled shows to prioritise self-care – and the love story behind her fizzing new album
Simran Hans
03, Feb, 2023 @6:00 AM
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
British singer Arlo Parks cancels US dates, saying: ‘I am broken’
Winner of Mercury prize and Brit awards takes break, saying her mental health has deteriorated
Ben Morris
16, Sep, 2022 @8:36 PM
The 50 best albums of 2021
And finally – a deserving winner, whose second solo album is a truly relatable, pin-sharp pop classic. We reveal our No 1 album of 2021
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes
17, Dec, 2021 @6:52 AM
The 50 best albums of 2021, No 9: Arlo Parks – Collapsed in Sunbeams
A stunning debut emerged from the darkness of lockdown to win the London newcomer chart success and a well-deserved Mercury prize
Dave Simpson
07, Dec, 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
On my radar: Courtney Barnett’s cultural highlights
The singer-songwriter’s current obsessions include Californian burgers, a horticultural app and this year’s Mercury prize winner
Kathryn Bromwich
13, Nov, 2021 @3:00 PM
Arlo Parks review – heart-rending and frustrating
The Mercury prize-winner showcases her tender, though musically bland debut album in a set that cries out for the full force of her nine-strong band
Kitty Empire
18, Sep, 2021 @1:00 PM
Arlo Parks’ warm voice and diaristic lyrics rightly earn her the Mercury prize
In a strong field including career highs from Wolf Alice and Ghetts, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter prevailed with an album full of tangible lived experience
Alexis Petridis
10, Sep, 2021 @5:00 AM
Mercury prize 2021: Arlo Parks wins for Collapsed in Sunbeams
21-year-old singer-songwriter adds to Brit award win earlier in the year
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
09, Sep, 2021 @9:13 PM
End of the Road 2021 review – phones firmly in pockets at life-affirming festival
From Little Simz to Richard Dawson, the indie stalwart’s 15th anniversary party provided a joyous slice of summer in a difficult year
Ammar Kalia
06, Sep, 2021 @10:43 AM
From Ghetts to Genesis, Nick Cave to Arlo Parks: autumn 2021’s essential music
From Fontaines DC to the Valkyrie, a techno Halloween to Little Simz, this is the unmissable music of the next few months
Alexis Petridis, Ammar Kalia and Andrew Clements
25, Aug, 2021 @5:00 AM
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