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Steel impact: the story of the first ever steelpan performance in Britain
Read the fascinating story behind the first ever steelpan performance on these shores, 75 years ago this summer.
5 things to know about Rough Trade
A look at the much-loved independent label as it celebrates its 50th year.
Artist on artist: Neil Hannon on the ‘aesthetically brilliant’ William Morris
The singer-songwriter and frontman of the Divine Comedy discusses his ever-growing admiration for the 19th century designer and polymath.
My mixtape: Thamarai’s 10 songs that shaped the independent British Tamil music scene
Listen to this playlist of artists who’ve shaped, and continue to shape the British Tamil sound, curated by Thamarai’s Ara Vetha.
Playlist: South Asian Sounds 2026
Listen to a playlist of contemporary and timeless South Asian music from artists appearing at the 2026 edition of South Asian Sounds.
Shabaka: ‘If you don't follow the artistic path, you have nothing’
In an in-depth interview the musician and composer discusses Tomorrow’s Warriors, taking a saxophonic sabbatical and performing jazz with a small ‘j’.
Who is drummer Anmol Mohara?
Introducing the young drummer and bandleader who fuses traditional Nepali music with a modern jazz sound.
How I create… with musician Tara Lily
The British Bengali musician discusses finding motivation through collaboration and the value of an open mind.
My mixtape: Sans Soucis’ 10 vital queer and trans artists you need to hear
Listen to a specially curated playlist of queer and trans artists, put together by London singer songwriter Sans Soucis.
Who is singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya?
Introducing the acclaimed west London singer-songwriter now seeing the fruits of a long, hard musical road.
Playlist: Harry Styles’ Meltdown
Get ready for this summer’s Meltdown, by listening to this playlist of all the artists added to the festival line-up.
My mixtape: John Gosling’s 10 tracks for Lee Alexander McQueen
The musician and producer shares a playlist of pieces which put him in mind of his friend, the designer Lee Alexander McQueen.