Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott: ‘As we can see from the current climate, we’re groomed for serfdom’
As they release a new album, the former Beautiful South musicians answer your questions, from whether we will escape Tory rule to how they deal with ageing
As told to Dave Simpson
15, Sep, 2022 @3:00 PM
Post your questions for Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
Ahead of the release of their fifth album NK-Pop, the former Beautiful South musicians are ready to answer your questions about their decades-long partnership
Shaad D'Souza
06, Sep, 2022 @8:24 AM
Ukrainian techno, UK drill and Tony Christie: 30 acts not to miss at Glastonbury 2022
Whether it’s Kendrick Lamar’s hugely anticipated headline slot, soul music singalongs or late night DJ sets, here are our picks from the hundreds of acts playing Glastonbury
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
21, Jun, 2022 @2:39 PM
Grand gesture: musician Paul Heaton puts £1,000 behind bar at 60 pubs
The Housemartins and Beautiful South frontman invited fans to celebrate his 60th birthday with him
Sophie Zeldin-O'Neill
09, May, 2022 @6:50 PM
Paul Heaton: ‘If my manager says: “Don't do something stupid!” I know it’s a thing to do’
When music magazine Q folded during the pandemic, the founder of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South stepped in with a large donation to the staff. And it’s not his only act of quiet altruism this year
Niall Doherty
29, Dec, 2020 @12:00 PM
Liam Gallagher leads wave of free concerts for NHS staff
The Script, Rick Astley and others also announce benefit shows to thank workers fighting coronavirus
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
10, Apr, 2020 @4:22 PM
The Beautiful South: how we made Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)
‘I wrote it in a bar in Rotterdam. I’d been drinking all night and probably smelled. When they tried to move me on, I got really pissed off’
Interviews by Henry Yates
30, Mar, 2020 @3:13 PM
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott: Manchester Calling review – rich vignettes on life's vagaries
Heaton and Abbott’s fourth album together finds them mulling the ups and downs of British life in gently acerbic style
Dave Simpson
06, Mar, 2020 @9:30 AM
The Housemartins: how we made Happy Hour
‘I started getting letters from pub landlords saying that people were jumping on tables to it. I don’t know if many listeners realised it’s about women being harassed’
Interviews by Dave Simpson
04, Dec, 2018 @6:00 AM
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott: Crooked Calypso review – wise, witty and weighty
Rachel Aroesti
20, Jul, 2017 @1:00 PM
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott: Wisdom, Laughter and Lines review – glorious hymns to life's simple pleasures
The former Beautiful South singers reunite for another excellent album of exuberant but bittersweet songs
Dave Simpson
22, Oct, 2015 @9:15 PM
Ched Evans: Sheffield United withdraw offer of training
Football club reverses decision to allow convicted rapist to use facilities following public pressure over former player’s future
Owen Gibson, chief sports correspondent, and Chris Johnston
21, Nov, 2014 @7:55 AM
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