The Who review – rock operas get an orchestral uplift in a show stuffed with classics | Pop and rock

Spiky and electric … Daltrey (left) and Townshend.

‘I want what you’re taking,” Pete Townshend quips, pointing to an enthusiastic fan. “Not again,” retorts Roger Daltrey, comedically rolling his eyes. After six decades of bickering, the two original members of the Who still […]

Anohni and the Johnsons: My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross review – intense emotion and captivating soul | Anohni

Anohni: My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross cover artwork.

You would be hard-pushed to call Anohni’s sixth studio album – her first since Hopelessness seven years ago – anything other than an unexpected departure. Whatever path you imagined her admirably peripatetic career might take […]

Juke talks about his new single ‘What Your Eyes Say’

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Singer-songwriter Juke. Photo Credit: Yiola Savva. London-based singer-songwriter Juke chatted about his single “What Your Eyes Say.” He also discussed his music and songwriting inspirations, and being a part of the digital age.. ‘What Your […]

‘Our government sees it as cute but unimportant’: the musicians keeping France’s Occitan language alive | Folk music

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It’s May Day in Marseille, and beyond the celebrations – and the ongoing protests against President Macron raising the retirement age – another smaller but just as potent group are taking a stand on behalf […]

The Folk Implosion Announce Music for Kids, Share “Natural One” Video: Watch

The Folk Implosion: Music for Kids

Lou Barlow and John Davis are the Folk Implosion, and they are releasing a new album of the music they made for Larry Clark and Harmony Korine’s 1995 film, Kids. The album, Music for Kids, […]

Frank Zappa Rarities Collected on New Compilation Funky Nothingness: Stream

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Over three hours worth of newly-unearthed Frank Zappa receives an official release as a compilation called Funky Nothingness. Available as of today, the music is believed to have been intended for a sequel to Hot Rats, the […]

The Smile Kick-Off US Tour with Stellar Austin Show: Review

The Smile Kick-Off US Tour with Stellar Austin Show: Review

It’s easy to take Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood for granted. For three decades, the pair have put out consistently beautiful music as the principal songwriters of Radiohead, challenging listeners with each record on their journey […]

Daniele Vitale Sax: Know Everything About The Italian Saxophonist

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The identity of Italy comprises instrumental and vocal classical music. Music has been one of the most significant cultural markers of Italian ethnic and national existence. From such a musically enriched country, natural-born talents receiving […]