‘The Nazis aren’t Wagner’s fault’: a Nuremberg opera house and the battle for Germany’s soul
Can the Congress Hall Hitler built to address vast rallies be repurposed as a new venue, or is it forever tainted by association?
Can the Congress Hall Hitler built to address vast rallies be repurposed as a new venue, or is it forever tainted by association?
The singer-songwriter recalls the ‘saddest’ lie she has ever told and the best party she ever attended
One of our best performers, Grace Jones exuded sheer charisma and manic delight at South Facing festival – despite being half an hour late
Never Understood charts William and Jim Reid’s journey from their childhood in dilapidated Glasgow to becoming the 1980s’ loudest band
With a musical menu that included Gustov Holst’s Cloud Messenger, the Three Choirs Festival reverberated afterwards in the mind
Can the Congress Hall Hitler built to address vast rallies be repurposed as a new venue, or is it forever tainted by association?
The stories behind the greats - a celebration of musical nostalgia
With The Chills, the late Martin Phillipps specialised in happy, dark and joyous underdog anthems. So why couldn’t he catch a break?
Never Understood charts William and Jim Reid’s journey from their childhood in dilapidated Glasgow to becoming the 1980s’ loudest band
Simon Cowell’s hunt for the new One Direction is not going well. It seems neither talent, nor fans, want to revive pop’s naffest relic
The rockers’ ‘difficult’ second album was a nightmare of alcohol and dodgy deals. But, 40 years ago, it changed heavy metal forever
Joined by his pulverising E Street Band, the Boss performed like his life depended on it – while also managing to help a couple get engaged
There’s much we don’t know about Bob Dylan’s life. But judging by its trailer, A Complete Unknown will be treading well-worn ground
An all-star Prom night was filled with knock-out moments, including contributions by Gabrielle Drake, the late songwriter’s sister
The Antipodean actor laid on a two-hour demonstration of the difficulties of switching between screen and rock
The show synced the pair’s gleaming electronic sound with dazzling visuals – and was met with joyous abandon
He let Clapton shine, introduced Mick Taylor to the Stones, gave Fleetwood Mac rhythm… The late blues warrior wielded an outsized influence
Victor le Masne on re-writing La Marseillaise, Marine Le Pen’s success – and capturing the French national spirit in the opening ceremony
The museum’s move to capitalise on Swift-mania is genius, especially with the Eras tour returning to Wembley in August