Rock and Roll

Is it the music that makes bands great — or the “situations”?

The consummate singer-songwriter still delights his fans at the age of 83

For guitar bands since punk, there’s been a tension between credibility and success

She makes your average rapper look like a Quaker

Just as Taylor has nailed the emotional lexicon of her people, Finn has nailed it for his

Nick Cave sounds as good as ever

Stanfield adds little to the history of rock that hasn’t been said better elsewhere

We need more classical music in public spaces

The world’s greatest band return to Liverpool — do they still have it?

Taylor Hawkins is not the only drummer to meet with an early grave