Daily Newsletter, November 30, 2023

This is Spinal Tap is getting a sequel, and the original stars will this time around will be joined by big stars like Paul McCartney and Elton John.

For the first two weeks in December 2023, London’s The Vinyl Cafe will host the 33 ⅓ Vinyl Exhibition which brings together a specially curated selection of 33 legendary albums from 1990.

The return of Creation Rebel, the long-awaited full release of a 90s video game soundtrack classic, a pleasingly non-literal tribute to The Wicker Man and more all feature in your latest guide to the world of New Weird Britain

With over 6,000 classifications on Spotify, fewer fans choose their music by genre in the digital age.

Artist and author Paul Purgas shines a light on an archive of visionary sounds recorded during a radical period of experimentation at Ahmedabad's National Institute of Design

The Godfather of British blues introduced Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce and Mick Taylor to the world, and has made 60 albums in nearly 60 years

From Flannery O'Connor to Philip Roth, we look at the literature that shaped Bruce Springsteen and the New Jersey rocker's favourite books.

Dive into the musical genius of Joni Mitchell, a jazz icon like no other. Explore her timeless melodies, lyrical prowess and cultural influence.

Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 new books to get you through the end of 2023, including dystopias, a quirky travelogue and an uncommonly exciting math primer.

The visual from directors Tom Scharpling and Julia Vickerman references a series of classic ’90s alternative rock music videos