Steve Cropper obituary
Guitarist with the American band Booker T and the MGs who was also a successful songwriter and producer
Post your questions for Chrissie Hynde
The Pretenders star will take on your questions as she releases an album of duets
From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60s
More than just Christmas everyday: Wizzard frontman Roy Wood’s 20 best songs – ranked!
He’ll be forever known for his festive hit, but Wood was virtually the face of 70s glam rock – writing and performing stomping hits with the Move, ELO and Wizzard
Dove Ellis: Blizzard review – Irish indie enigma’s glorious debut justifies the buzz
With shades of Jeff and Tim Buckley, the Galway-born artist writes tunes so strong they seem as familiar as old friends
Jamiroquai review – hat-sporting acid jazz superstars are slick but lack substance
The novelty headgear tally is high and frontman Jay Kay is in impressive voice – but strong material is smothered by polished playing and flashy production
Watch Simon Cowell’s TV search for a new boyband – and see how our world has changed
Twenty years on, the social media-savvy contestants will have greater power. His brutal approach to judging them will have to change, too, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes
Lack of local content is notable this year in the music platform’s analysis of users’ personal music, podcast and audiobook choices
The 20 best songs of 2025
This year’s outstanding tracks – from post-punk rap to indie-disco and operatic pop – as voted for by 30 Guardian music writers
Brat-core tees, butterfly bling and a hot-to-go hat: the best UK Christmas gifts for pop girlies
Shopping for a Swiftie, a Brat or a Short n’ Sweet superfan? We’ve rounded up the ultimate pop-girlie gifts of 2025, inspired by everyone from Chappell Roan to Olivia Rodrigo
Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE video that uses her song
Pop star calls out White House’s ‘inhumane agenda’ after post that soundtracks immigration raids to her song Juno
Life in One Chord review – the Dunedin sound through the eyes of a music maverick
Based on a memoir by Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter, this documentary maps out the New Zealand town that birthed an indie movement
‘I can’t hear Mariah Carey for the 1,000th time!’ Professional Santas on their most loved – and hated – Christmas hits
A flock of Father Christmases share the seasonal songs that capture the magic, merriment and occasional heartbreak that comes with donning the red suit
Jorja Smith’s label requests share of royalties from ‘AI-cloned’ TikTok viral song
Uncredited vocals on song I Run by British dance act Haven alleged to infringe copyright as impersonation of Smith
‘We didn’t think Back to the Future sounded plausible – or good’: Huey Lewis and the News on The Power of Love
‘I told the producers I didn’t know how to do a song for a film – and added that, frankly, I didn’t fancy writing one called Back to the Future. They said, “No problem, just give us one of your songs”’