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Speakers Corner Quartet: Further Out Than the Edge review – flawless hymn to fusion
This long-awaited debut from the south London spoken-word night house band is rich in guests and dark, downbeat textures
Ammar Kalia
04, Jun, 2023 @2:00 PM
Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood: Jarak Qaribak review | Global album of the month
The Radiohead guitarist teams up with the Israeli bandleader and guests from across the region for an uplifting survey of songs from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and more
Ammar Kalia
26, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
Best podcasts of the week: Trans moshpits, non-binary emo and the power of music for queer lives
In this week’s newsletter: From the contemporary Christian scene to rap battles, Sounds Gay explores what music means to LGBTQ+ people. Plus: five of the best niche podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Ammar Kalia
25, May, 2023 @8:45 AM
Bears, burlesque and Phil Collins: the Disney songs that ruled our youths
As Disney celebrates its centenary – and a decade of Frozen shows no sign of dimming Let It Go’s hold on tots – we remember the cursed cats, R&B hounds and self-actualisation anthems that defined our childhoods
Rachel Aroesti, Peter Bradshaw, Alexi Duggins, Ammar Kalia, Rebecca Liu, Alexis Petridis, Laura Snapes, Joe Stone and Sophie Walker
24, May, 2023 @7:22 AM
‘I didn’t even know men could get it’: the hidden impact of male postnatal depression
Postnatal depression affects up to 15% of new mothers, but studies suggest almost as many fathers also show symptoms – and little is being done to help them
Ammar Kalia
22, May, 2023 @9:00 AM
Kaytraminé: Kaytraminé review – spry, sparkling rap collaboration
Producer Kaytranada and MC Aminé are joined by Pharrell, Snoop Dogg and more on this set of bouncy club jams
Ammar Kalia
21, May, 2023 @2:00 PM
‘People call me the godfather of fusion’: the return of jazz-funk keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith
He has worked with Miles Davis, been sampled by Jay-Z, and has now made his first album in 25 years. He explains how going on TikTok helped him rediscover his cosmic keyboard sound
Ammar Kalia
05, May, 2023 @10:00 AM
The National: First Two Pages of Frankenstein review – still feeling blue
The US band’s ninth album features guest vocals from pals Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, but their signature melancholy remains undimmed
Ammar Kalia
30, Apr, 2023 @12:00 PM
‘Creating this magical atmosphere is addictive’: five of the hottest festival acts for 2023
From veteran crowd-pleasers the Chemical Brothers to first-timer yeule, musicians discuss what they love about playing the great outdoors and give their top tips for festival-goers
Killian Fox, Ammar Kalia
30, Apr, 2023 @10:00 AM
Bongeziwe Mabandla: amaXesha review – South African singer in his own lane
The singer-songwriter elevates his reimagining of Xhosa folk music with synth-pop hooks and his melismatic voice
Ammar Kalia
28, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM
Alma: Time Machine review – bangers out, tender confessionals in
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The Finnish singer abandons her escapist earworms for a more introspective style, with uneven results
The Finnish singer abandons her escapist earworms for a more introspective style, with uneven results
Ammar Kalia
23, Apr, 2023 @12:00 PM
Director Nida Manzoor: ‘For teenage girls, everything feels so intense it’s almost violent’
Known for We Are Lady Parts, her controversial sitcom about a Muslim punk band, the writer-director has made a feature film, Polite Society, that celebrates young female defiance with martial arts-fuelled energy
Ammar Kalia
16, Apr, 2023 @1:00 PM
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