Mark Holden: ‘I started telling the judges off. And that’s really totally uncool’
The 70s Carnation Kid turned Australian Idol judge and barrister on dreams, ageing and his unusual career
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts review – rip-roaring rock history, but why is she playing Gary Glitter?
In her first UK headline show in 16 years, Jett has a terrific knack for a cover version, though she’s a touch nonchalant – and there’s a real misstep
Sienna Spiro: Visitor review – will she be the ‘new Adele’? Not with this merely competent debut
Amid signs of greatness, the already hugely popular British singer fails to live up to her potential, lacking vocal agility and lyrical subtlety
‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work
A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it
‘Something is up’: New York prepares for wedding of the century amid Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumors
Swifties braved a heatwave on Thursday in New York to get a glimpse of preparations at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26m to charities ahead of reported wedding
Couple pledges millions to children’s hospitals, food banks and educational programs in advance of their big day
Victor Willis obituary
Lead vocalist of Village People, the American disco group famed for their hits YMCA, In the Navy and Go West
Breaking hearts and blowing minds: Robyn’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!
As she tours the UK, we pick the best of an artist who defined the ‘sad banger’ – but also radiates joy and strength from her perfect pop songs
Alabama Shakes review – US rockers’ first UK gig in a decade is suffused with hope for the future
As they tee up a long-awaited third album, the deep south band are variously slick and raw as they ruminate on overcoming tough times
Madonna: Confessions II review – nostalgic dancefloor trip sparks her most vital album in two decades
After years spent chasing trends like trap and Latin pop, Madonna settles back nicely into old-school dance music to tell vivid vignettes of life in 80s New York
‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record
His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album that outdid Daft Punk and Aphex Twin
Bruce Foxton, bassist with the Jam, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Musician who now plays in From the Jam has vowed to ‘keep going and play live for as long as I’m able to do it’
My Chemical Romance review – fire! Nuclear war! Killer pierrots! This is stadium rock at its most monumentally madcap
Adding eye-popping spectacle to this anniversary reprise of The Black Parade is fun, but what really stands out is the tremendous songcraft
Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’
Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interaction
David Clayton-Thomas obituary
Singer, songwriter and frontman of the American band Blood, Sweat & Tears