David Sanborn obituary
American alto saxophonist who played with many of the jazz greats and collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder
‘People are forfeiting meals’: musicians on the struggle to financially survive
Following our report into how bands are struggling to make ends meet from touring, over 100 musicians shared their stories with us – from Brexit woes to the cost of rehearsing
David Sanborn, jazz saxophonist known for work with David Bowie and more, dies aged 78
Musician who played sax solo on Young Americans and released a series of Grammy-winning albums dies from prostate cancer
‘He’d offset the intensity by setting his feet on fire’: PJ Harvey, Mogwai and more on Steve Albini
Artists from the Wedding Present to Sunn O))) and Jon Spencer recall a kind yet acerbic genius who was a true champion of artists’ intentions – and a fiend for chocolate Hobnobs
‘I don’t think it’s going to do well’: the Zutons on Valerie – and Mark Ronson on covering it with Amy Winehouse
‘It’s about a makeup artist I met in Florida called Valerie Star, who had legal bills. When I played it to the band, they all went, “Oh, that’s good.” And I thought, “It is, isn’t it”’
Riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna: ‘A lot of men really get off on watching a woman get angry’
The feminist punk coined the phrase ‘girl power’ and was responsible for the name of Nirvana’s biggest hit. She reflects on activism, illness, and never letting abuse define her
My Family and Other Rock Stars by Tiffany Murray review – Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and my mum
The British novelist’s first memoir is a sublime account of famed Welsh music studio Rockfield, where her indomitable mother ruled the kitchen in the 70s and rock’n’rollers were great fun – and infuriating
Critic’s pick: Haai, the DJ making euphoric electronica with Kylie, Fred Again and Jon Hopkins
The Australian-born, London-based producer was once sceptical of dance music. Thankfully that changed – when she set foot in Berghain
Warren Ellis on Steve Albini, Mad Max and the best sandwich: ‘Whipped cream and banana on white bread’
Asked 10 random questions, the Dirty Three musician talks about watching bad TV with Marianne Faithfull, cleaning toilets and the best advice Albini gave him
Olivia Rodrigo review – shiny pop-punk with real guts
There’s no doubt the former Disney actor is a pro, but she’s also a deft, sincere songwriter who captures the viewpoint of a teen outsider to perfection
One to watch: the Belair Lip Bombs
The Australian quartet’s punchy, hook-packed songs combine immediacy and complexity in a way that recalls the Strokes
Beabadoobee: ‘I don’t have time for death threats. I’ve got a mortgage to pay’
A support slot on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and a Rick Rubin produced album has given the former TikTok-viral musician a new sense of self-confidence. Not even the internet trolls can stop her
MPs call for levy on arena concert tickets to raise funds for struggling small venues
Trade bodies welcome proposal from cross-party culture committee that would prop up grassroots gig venues without passing cost to consumers
Taylor Swift’s new Era Tours setlist – seven Tortured Poets songs added
As the latest leg of her tour gets under way, fans are closely watching the evolution of the singer’s setlist
Steve Albini obituary
Frontman for ‘noise rock’ bands Big Black and Shellac acclaimed for his production of albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey