Keith Richards
The oldest rockers in town
The original generation of rock ‘n’ rollers remain more interesting than modern stars
The bastard son of democratic aestheticisation
How Donald Trump made populism funny
A macabre sense of humour
Ligeti, Bartok: String quartets (BIS)
Tough women take on the bad guys
When it comes to spy dramas and domestic angst, less is very definitely more
Fabian fry-up
After last night’s disco, a very hungover conference is ready for a hearty plate of social democracy
Vorsprung durch Technik R.I.P.
The vaunted German model really is kaput — bust
Killing time
Parliament is making the world a better place, one death at a time
Imaginary friends
The idea of a synthetic companion that knows everything about you goes well beyond friendship
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Prince
Is he simply a desperate chancer, or a genuine threat to British interests?
Worthy instrument
York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)
Religion is here to stay
A new spirit of confidence and fearlessness characterises those who continue to believe
On cockroaches and cancellation (w/ James Dreyfus)
How ideology is spoiling the arts
