One to Watch: Sola
Across bold genre shifts and collaborations with Moses Boyd and more, the British-Nigerian musician’s lush work is driven by her Sade-esque vocals
One to watch: Vagabon
After the loss of her best friend, the Cameroonian-American singer-songwriter finds consolation and catharsis on the dancefloor
Post your questions for Tricky
Ahead of an expanded reissue of his debut album Maxinquaye, Tricky will take on your questions ranging across his remarkable career
DJ Znobia: Inventor Vol 1 review – raw minimalist kuduro to shake the dancefloor
The Angolan producer arrived at his own version of the dance style kuduro after adding layered synths to folk rhythms, and these tracks show his lo-fi ingenuity
Gaika: Drift review – the sonic shapeshifter goes analogue
The London MC disrupts expectations on his latest album, ranging from breakbeats and funk-soul to cinematic strings
Gary Wright obituary
Singer and songwriter whose 1976 hit Dream Weaver combined yearning vocals with a haunting and distinctive synthesiser sound
‘Autonomy is so important – to be the engine yourself’: why Yann Tiersen is now touring by sailboat
Creatively frustrated by his association with the Amélie soundtrack and yearning to perform with no environmental impact, the French musician and his wife took to the sea
Fred Again review – restless mood swings from rave ringmaster
An enthusiastic crowd laps up Fred Gibson’s collective-healing vibes, but the pacing is off and the emotional moments don’t always connect
Supersonic festival – doom, earsplitting ecstasy and thousands of samosas
The Midlands experimental music institution celebrates 20 years of triumphant noise, from alt-rock stalwarts Deerfhoof to feminist punks Taqbir and folk stars Lankum
The Chemical Brothers: For That Beautiful Feeling review – pure techno pleasure
The dance duo’s 10th album – on which they, not the guest vocalists, are the stars – has moments to match their best work
Icona Pop: Club Romantech review – Swedish duo get edgier on first album in years
A decade since I Love It brought them to the big time, the electropoppers channel a darker, clubbier sound
Jaguar Jonze, Tex Crick and Rainbow Chan: Australia’s best new music for September
Each month our critics pick 20 new songs for our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify
Romy: Mid Air review – xx singer shines through dancefloor gems
Expertly produced with Jamie xx, Fred Again and Stuart Price, Romy Madley Croft’s debut solo album tops off vivid house and trance tunes with pop smarts and personal lyrics
Brian McBride: the Stars of the Lid musician who lit up the ambient firmament
McBride’s death this week aged 53 brings one of the great musical duos to an end – but, as his partner Adam Wiltzie explains, there is still more music to be heard
Horror metal, J Hus and new Dolly: all of autumn 2023’s best music
Rock, rap and pop royalty are set for a strong season, with returns for the Chemical Brothers and Kylie. Tropicália pioneer Gilberto Gil celebrates a stellar career and Thomas Adès takes the reins at the Hallé