Five musicians Joni Mitchell really can’t stand and one she really loves: “He’s a plagiarist” Snarky. Tom Taylor Jun 4, 2026
How Aldous Harding makes silence the most important part of her show No use filling those gaps. Reuben Cross Jun 4, 2026
The classic Bob Dylan song that shaped Shame: “You can’t really touch him now” Still important now. Reuben Cross Jun 3, 2026
Donovan: the biggest bullshitter of the 1960s or the decade’s true architect? “Donovan is a catalyst”. Tom Taylor Jun 1, 2026
The lyrics that ruined Gordon Lightfoot’s greatest song: “I stopped singing it” Isolation rears its ugly head. Dale Maplethorpe May 27, 2026
How did folk music find its home in coffeehouses? A post-World War II phenomenon. Paulina Subia May 25, 2026
The singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen could never stop admiring: “A musical monster” High praise from Leonard Cohen. Tyler Golsen May 19, 2026
Michael Chapman: how a Yorkshire folk singer helped to form Sonic Youth An essential influence… Ben Forrest May 15, 2026
Carminho: The Portuguese artist bringing fado back If you ask her what it is, she’ll tell you ‘fado is love’. Gaia Neiman May 9, 2026
Five Easy Masterpieces: An introduction to American primitivism Transformative brilliance. Reuben Cross May 7, 2026
Aldous Harding – ‘Train on the Island’ album review: Emotive indie-folk of ever-increasing magnitude Another triumph… Ben Forrest May 6, 2026