Music See all
Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma
Niblett’s trademark intensity is met with softer elements that will widen her appeal without diminishing her gritty vitriol.
Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain
The 20-year-old’s first record reveals an artist with some promise – but only time will tell if it’s enough.
Album review: Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light
The urban poet stretches his musical wings on this impressive sophomore record, while keeping the kitchen sink in sight.
Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain
Their hotly-anticipated debut long player is a triumph of unlikely vintage samples and an up-to-the-minute mashing of live instruments and electro meddling.
Rarely seen Beatles guitar goes on show in central London
A custom-made guitar used on the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour in 1967 was given a rare public outing today at a London hotel ahead of its expensive auction.
Wedding composer writes lullaby for royal couple’s baby
A lullaby for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby has been written by the same composer who wrote music for the couple’s wedding.
Album review: Savages – Silence Yourself
Superbly executed slab of lean, muscular but sparingly-applied rock, led by your new favourite frontwoman.
Album review: Alison Moyet – The Minutes
After stints in musicals, narrating plays and more, Moyet lays down more stunning vocals in a return to her electro-pop roots.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: I’ll Be Your Mirror, Alexandra Palace, review
That a Yeah Yeah Yeahs show is still every bit as thrilling as when their debut album Fever to Tell was released 10 years ago is testament to the sheer energy of the band, in particular frontwoman Karen O.
will.i.am joins Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z for Wireless Festival
The Voice judge will.i.am will join Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z at this year’s Yahoo! Wireless Festival.
Arts See all
- John Constable masterpiece acquired in Tate deal
- Tate Modern ‘live encounters’ artist up for Turner Prize
- Outgoing National Theatre chief says ‘contradiction at heart’ of government’s art funding approach
- Arts review: Supreme Beauty by Kenji Yoshida at the October Gallery
- ‘Alien’ invasion lands in central London
- Arts review: Genesis by Sebastião Salgado at the Natural History Museum
- Indian artist shows work in London
- The English Effect looks at global reach of language
Books See all
- From dog in night-time to a tortoise enclosure at London Zoo
- Dannie Abse ponders fleeting inspiration in new poetry collection
- Sebastian Faulks in discussion with Mariella Frostrup at Woolwich Centre
- City girl feels the pull of farm life
- World Book Night to celebrate reading
- Immigrant Tracey Chevalier learns the vital lessons of acceptance
- Life won’t stop at 65 for Deborah Moggach
- Names that are notorious for their criminality
Cinema See all
- Collectable Bond watch could sell at Christie’s for £60,000 after turning up at car boot sale
- Film review: The Great Gatsby
- DVD review: The Last Stand
- ‘Titan of cinema’ Bryan Forbes dies at 86
- Fast And Furious 6 ‘will not be the last’, says Vin Diesel at Leicester Square premiere
- Film review: Iron Man 3
- Kutcher and Kunis in London: ‘How amazing is this girl?’
- Sam Mendes says no to directing the next James Bond film
Days Out See all
- Polo: You don’t need to be royalty to enjoy the sport of kings
- Celebrities descend on Chelsea Flower Show ahead of Queen’s official visit
- Four things to do if you can’t get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show
- Michael Jackson waxwork trio to go on show at Madame Tussauds
Music See all
- Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma
- Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain
- Album review: Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light
- Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain
- Rarely seen Beatles guitar goes on show in central London
Showbiz See all
- Exclusive preview of new Tim Rice musical From Here to Eternity at West End Live
- Will Smith and son Jaden surprise youngsters at City Hall
- Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
- Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
- Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
Theatre See all
- War Horse puppet to tread turf at Uefa Champions League final
- Theatre review: Relatively Speaking at Wyndham’s Theatre
- Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
- Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
- Helicopter opera wins top gong at Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards
