R&B
Why do pop stars align themselves with astrology? Heaven knows | Elle Hunt
Ariana Grande, SZA and Kacey Musgraves are just a few of the musicians to invoke astral powers in their songs. It’s a reach for relatability – but what does it mean for songwriting?
Elle Hunt
19, Mar, 2024 @9:58 AM
Ariana Grande: Eternal Sunshine review – a clearing of the emotional decks
Post-divorce, the American pop star returns with a sumptuous collection that has just the right amount of bite
Michael Cragg
17, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM
Tierra Whack: World Wide Whack review – witty, wild and from the heart
The Philadelphia rapper takes her Missy Elliott-gone-Sesame Street vibe to a darker place on her debut album proper
Kitty Empire
17, Mar, 2024 @9:00 AM
‘Beyoncé said: you’re so silly, I love you!’ Tierra Whack, America’s most creative rapper
She’s a muse to megastars, a champion of Lego and raps about her imaginary friend – but behind the whimsy is a street-hardened MC confronting grief and depression
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
14, Mar, 2024 @1:32 PM
Post your questions for Gabrielle
After being championed by Stormzy and Adele, the chart-topping British pop, soul and R&B singer is back with a new album and huge tour – and answering your questions
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
14, Mar, 2024 @1:13 PM
Brit awards 2024: women dominate as Raye scores record-smashing six wins
Artists have previously only managed four wins in one ceremony, capping an astonishing year for the British singer who was once left in major label limbo
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
02, Mar, 2024 @10:45 PM
Brit awards 2024 – full list of winners
The winners of every category at the 2024 Brits, updated as the ceremony progresses
Guardian music
02, Mar, 2024 @8:19 PM
Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me… Now review – too much information on JLo’s lovestruck return
The singer is back in business – and so, in some detail, is her storied relationship with Ben Affleck, on her first album in a decade
Michael Cragg
18, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
Serpentwithfeet: Grip review – glossy, lustful tribute to queer black clubland
The soundtrack to Josiah White’s 2023 theatre production is exultant and uninhibited, but overly reliant on Auto-Tune and the odd dodgy guest spot
Damien Morris
18, Feb, 2024 @1:00 PM
Easy to choose? Lionel Richie’s greatest songs – ranked!
Forty years after Hello was released as a single, we rate the best of Richie’s work – solo and with Commodores, from Sly Stone-influenced funk to epic pop ballads
Alexis Petridis
16, Feb, 2024 @8:00 AM
Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter
London MC wins best male and song of the year, while Potter Payper beats stiff competition to win album of the year
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Robyn Vinter
07, Feb, 2024 @11:10 PM
The breadth and depth of female dominance at the Grammys is heartening | Alexis Petridis
The likes of Taylor Swift and SZA were expected winners – but women also picked up wins in the traditional male bastions of rock, remixing and more
Alexis Petridis
05, Feb, 2024 @12:31 PM
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