You hear the word ‘empathy’ a lot when people talk about our next prime minister. I can see why
My contribution to this summer’s modest avalanche of Andy Burnham stories extends to only two. One is ab…
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‘Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God’: Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 on struggle, sobriety and their stunning debut ⊕
After two friends sponsored each other in Alcoholics Anonymous, they started making music. As they gear up for a summer of 40 festivals, the band tell their harrowing yet uplifting story
On stage in a…
4 months ago
‘I had never heard something so angry and feminine’: Jehnny Beth’s honest playlist ⊕
The singer and actor, formerly of Savages, was shaken up by Le Tigre and gets emotional when hearing Fontaines DC, but which rapper can she no longer bear to listen to?
The first song I fell in love w…
6 months ago
‘Some artists thought it was too political’: can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s? ⊕⊕
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Oasis, Macca and Radiohead made Help a smash for War Child in 1995. A new reboot packs comparable star power – and was partially produced from a hospital bed
When Kae Tempest was asked to contribute t…
7 months ago
‘True activism has to cost you something’: Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan on politics, paparazzi and parasocial fandom ⊕
The diminutive Derry Girls star isn’t afraid to speak her mind, even if it costs her fans and followers
Back in 2008, when Nicola Coughlan was at drama school, a guy in her class swaggered over and, w…
8 months ago
‘We’ve got to release the dead hand of the past’: how Ireland created the world’s best alternative music scene ⊕⊕
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Irish indie acts used to be ignored, even on Irish radio. But songs confronting the Troubles, poverty and oppression are now going global – and changing how Ireland sees itself
On a hot Saturday after…
10 months ago
Cmat, Pulp and PinkPantheress among Mercury prize shortlist light on new names ○
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Only two debut albums – including the ‘token’ jazz release – feature among this year’s list of nominations for the coveted UK and Irish music prize
A raft of familiar names fill this year’s list of Me…
'Expect energy' as Kneecap play home gig after year of controversy ○
A fan says the way they and headliners Fontaines DC 'challenge the establishment' adds to their appeal.
12 months ago
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza ○
Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocates
Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap have announced…
Kneecap may be dropped from lineup at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester ○
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Exclusive: Irish rap trio due to support Fontaines DC in August but it is understood they may be pulled over ‘safety concerns’
The Irish hip-hop band Kneecap may be dropped from the lineup at Wythensh…