Madonna forced to postpone tour after going into intensive care
Madonna has been forced to postpone her tour after being admitted into intensive care due to a serious bacterial infection.
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James Blake announces new album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’
James Blake has announced his sixth studio album, Playing Robots Into Heaven, which arrives 8 September.
Do Nothing: ‘This album’s very insular, but it’s not negative or a long whinge’
After a handful of EPs and smattering of singles, Nottingham band Do Nothing are on the verge of dropping their debut album, Snake Sideways. An impressive, pensive record, in many ways it’s an album about making an album. We speak to the band’s lead singer and lyricist, Chris Bailey, to discover more.
The true story behind Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
With tickets for Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer on sale today, we take a look at the true story of the physicist behind the biopic.
Tom Walker: ‘I will die for these songs I’m about to put out – you’ve got to back yourself’
With an eagerly-awaited sophomore album in the works, Tom Walker chats to Ali Shutler about the success of his debut album What A Time To Be Alive, his success on TikTok and the response to his politically-charged track ‘Number 10’.
La Syndicaliste review | Isabelle Huppert shines in true whistleblower story
★★★★☆ The Sitting Duck unveils the gripping journey of trade unionist Maureen Kearney, brilliantly portrayed by Isabelle Huppert, amidst harrowing political intrigue and personal hardship.
Lewis Capaldi stepping back from performing for “foreseeable future”
Lewis Capaldi has announced an indefinite break from touring to focus on his physical and mental health, after the Scottish singer, who has Tourette’s Syndrome, struggled to sing during his Glastonbury performance.
Why Rina Sawayama’s vital callout provided the weekend highlight at Glastonbury 2023
Among the many commendable moments this year’s Glastonbury festival provided, Rina Sawayama’s callout during her Saturday night set – aimed at a certain frontman – was the most admirable of the lot, writes Laviea Thomas.
Yusuf / Cat Stevens at Glastonbury 2023 review | Wise soul taps into Worthy Farm’s spiritual roots
★★★★☆
There’s something cleansing about witnessing Yusuf/Cat Stevens wander onto the stage in his 75th year and strum through his soulful repertoire. It’s an experience that triggers an emotional response.
The most memorable moments of Glastonbury 2023
Another year, another Glastonbury done and dusted. As with every Worthy Farm get-together, plonking 200,000-odd people in a field full of tunes stirs up some considerable moments – and some instances that go beyond just the music. Here are the most memorable things about Glastonbury 2023.
Cineworld goes into administration but screens stay open
Cineworld is to file for administration, slashing its $5bn debt while keeping cinemas open. Experts predict a leaner post-restructuring operation amid streaming competition.
Elton John at Glastonbury 2023 review | One of the very best, from a truly all-time great
★★★★★
Elton John closed out Glastonbury 2023 with a set for the ages, in front of a mammoth Pyramid Stage audience. If this really is his last ever live UK, he goes out on an almighty high, writes Ali Shutler.
Lana Del Rey at Glastonbury 2023 review | Exceptional talent, terrible timekeeping
★★★☆☆
Lana Del Rey certainly made her return to Worthy Farm last night with a spectacle. Nine years on from her first Glastonbury performance in 2014 and with her UK shows scarce, the singer, born Lizzy Grant, delivered an intense and confusing hour-long set, writes Millie O’Brien.
Guns N’ Roses at Glastonbury 2023 review | A carnival float of ‘80s excess and hard rock cliché
★★★☆☆
Amid tech and vocal difficulties, Guns N’ Roses put on a hit-and-miss display that felt as though it belonged to a different era – albeit with some worthy headline moments, writes Greg Wetherall.
Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury 2023 review | Prodigious rockers kick-off headline proceedings
★★★★☆
After allaying fears they wouldn’t be able to perform, Arctic Monkeys showed why they’ve been called upon three times to headline Glastonbury – with a crooning, charismatic Alex Turner at the helm and a set that weaved greatest hits with fresh additions.
Foo Fighters at Glastonbury 2023 review | The Churnups reveal themselves as fiery rock heroes
★★★★☆
In a not-so-secret set, Foo Fighters turned out to be the mystery band The Churnups, playing an hour-long set at Glastonbury 2023.
Jacob Collier at Bristol Sounds review | Something magical for everyone
★★★★☆
Musical prodigy Jacob Collier had the crowd in the palm of his multi-instrumental hands at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, as part of the Bristol Sounds series of open-air concerts.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 of the best local expressions
Grab yourself a bap, barn cake or bread roll, and enjoy Susie Dent's latest top ten. This week, it's the best local expressions. Oo arr, and all that.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘The Wonder’ by Miles Kane
It's Glastonbury weekend. The festival will invariably make the headlines, but don't let those merry revellers distract you from some of the great new music out today.
Wallice: ‘It’s hard not to compare my career’s success based on a Spotify graph’
Wallice discusses her touring experience with The 1975, her upcoming EP, 'Mr Big Shot', and the reality of fame from her unique Los Angeles perspective.
Yellow Peril review | Nat Myers flips peril to power
On Yellow Peril, Nat Myers addresses anti-Asian narratives through blues and poetry on an album that's really about “Yellow Power”.
From S Club 7 to Central Cee | Why was 90s music so happy compared to now?
We examine how the upbeat, bubbly optimism of 90s music such as S Club 7 gave way to the sombre melancholy of today's zeitgeist.
Taylor Swift announces new tour dates, Ticketmaster struggles to cope
Taylor Swift has announced a slate of new international tour dates, including nine in the UK and two in Ireland. Ticketmaster, on cue, seems incapable of responding.
Has Wes Anderson finally out-Wes-Andersoned himself?
With the release of Asteroid City this week, Kate Padley asks, has Wes Anderson out-Wes-Andersoned himself?
In The End It Always Does review | The Japanese House dives into emotional waters
★★★★☆ On her second album, Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, invites us on an introspective journey through love and self-discovery.
Art photographer pays homage to Turkey and Syria earthquake victims
Through striking images, photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten highlights the fallout from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, channelling the proceeds from her art to support relief efforts.
Elton John calls Phillip Schofield fallout “totally homophobic”
Elton John has claimed the response to the recent Phillip Schofield scandal was “totally homophobic”, while also saying homophobia was spreading “like a virus”.
The Idol has a problem and his name is The Weeknd
The Idol, HBO’s provocative and controversial series, is now halfway through and it can’t shake its biggest issue: The Weeknd.
Blondshell: ‘I have more of an idea of my self-worth than I did before’
A little over two months on from her eponymous debut, Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) talks to whynow during her whistle-stop tour of the UK.
Depeche Mode at Twickenham Stadium review | Life-affirming exhibition from synth-pop legends
★★★★☆
New wave pioneers Depeche Mode played a mammoth arena show at Twickenham Stadium, as part of their ongoing Memento Mori World Tour – Dave Gahan and Martin Gore’s first concert tour without Andy Fletcher. whynow went to watch.
