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Deary unfold inspiring debut Birding, speaking to a lineage of classic shoegaze and dream pop. On exclusive vinyl at Rough Trade.

U2 surprises with an Easter EP, and Anne Hathaway puts out a convincingly delivered pop song that boasts FKA twigs as a writer.

Accepted wisdom says that these so-called classic albums are the best that these rock and pop gods ever created, But are they really? Here, we explore the alternatives

Marvin Gaye's musical career spanned different styles of music, but these five tracks represent him best.

Meeting on the wrong beats, Talking Heads and Brian Eno discuss the creation of a classic

Splintering off from The Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers burnt brightly on two iconic albums

A new album is like introducing yourself to a whole new world. These are four classic rock debut albums from the 1960s we need daily.

As a member of The Who, Keith Moon found an outlet for his two passions: playing the drums and causing mayhem.

The two years Buffalo Springfield operated existed in the very peak of counterculture. But why did it all come to an end?

A film scene of Dylan and Lennon at a low moment in 1966 has held a grim fascination for fans. Beneath the repartee, a touchy issue was at stake.

April may be the cruellest month — but it could turn out to be the coolest one for new music books, if next week’s lineup is anything to go by. From Jesse Malin’s memoir and bios of Pet Shop Boys, Rolling Stone, Doug & The Slugs (finally) and more, to not one but two musical true-crime […]

April brings new releases from some of the most prominent names in crime writing, alongside plenty of rising voices and several hotly anticipated series installments. Below, you’ll find picks…

Jack Zebra kicked off their SNL crossover in style.