In Adolescence he proved himself one of the UK’s best actors. Now he has directed his first film, Animol. He reflects on the road from prison and addiction to soaring successAshley Walters seems to have lived his life on...
Read MoreWhether he’s playing the role of soul-baring artist or starry producer, the Bleachers frontman strives to keep his integrity intact. He weighs in on Ed Sheeran, his love of working on ‘high-stakes’ albums and why he’ll never...
Read MoreAn ‘all British, all day’ station is a nativist dream come true – but good luck with the playlist. And anyway: how many artists will want to be on Farage FM?If you want a quintessential “It wouldn’t happen now” story, try this....
Read MoreOnce scrappy post-punk poets, they’re now one of the biggest bands in the world. As they release new album Dopamine Chamber, fans including Kneecap and Shame explain their sensational riseWhen Irish rockers Fontaines DC emerged...
Read MoreSpandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp paid £10k at auction for Epstein’s address book. He then used it to co-author a thrilling account of the swinging 60s – and an intimate portrait of a tormented man whose life was unravellingThe email...
Read MoreWhether on the frontline in Ukraine or skate parks in Soweto, the genre is still a vital outlet for disaffected people everywhere. Here, musicians explain how they rage against the machineAndriy Zholob, vocalist/guitarist,...
Read MoreThe director talks about what she learnt from her mother, working with a rookie Tim Burton, and 20 years of her cult classic Marie AntoinetteHello, I’m Cherry, I’m 14 and an aspiring film-maker. I love how your films capture...
Read MoreDrugs, drink and dancing made Bez famous. Thirty-five years on, has he really swapped it all for filtered water, intermittent fasting and walks with the dogs?Bez has both shoelaces undone and it’s making me nervous. Out walking...
Read MoreThe term Afrobeats is applied to all sorts of genres, flattening them into one. Artists, media and the music industry must do better at showing off the richness of African popIn 2024, South African pop star Tyla won the best...
Read MorePeople describe their return to physical media – whether to protect data, support artists, or retain control of one’s choices For some, it is the security of knowing they have a physical copy of their favourite films and music,...
Read MoreReturning for a 20th album of sumptuous synthpop, Andy Bell and Clarke open up about difficult recent years, being happily uncool and battling resurgent homophobiaAndy Bell is rabbiting away on multiple topics. There’s his farm...
Read MoreThe Mercury prize winner hasn’t been able to go home since falling ill last summer. In his only interview, he opens up about the ‘poignancy’ of finally releasing the new album his stroke shelvedAt the end of July 2025, Michael...
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