
Richard Dawson’s songs of England
On his new album The End of the Middle, the cult singer explores a nation defined by loss and alcoholism,…
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On his new album The End of the Middle, the cult singer explores a nation defined by loss and alcoholism,…
ByI’d always shied away from writing sentimental songs about having babies for fear of seeming too soppy.
ByAs the singer showcased her new album Patterns in Repeat at Hackney Church, the parallels across her work – and…
ByAn old album and a Pet Shop Boys gig remind me of music’s power to refresh memories and forge new…
ByFifty years on, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight retains a spartan beauty – and a feeling of…
ByAt a magical gig in east London, I feel transported to Greenwich Village in the Sixties.
ByJohanna and Klara Söderberg on making music as sisters, the side effects of ambition, and taking a break from live…
ByFrom the trumpet blasts in “Sweet Caroline” to the many chants based on the tune of “Vindaloo” – sports songs…
ByThe singer’s updated memoir is a charming, idiosyncratic evocation of her journey from postwar Hastings to the music scenes of…
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