The musician talks about growing up with a pop star dad, escaping his shadow – and the 6ft 7in drug dealer who lived with them• Read an exclusive extract from Chaise Longue: ‘After a certain point of drinking, Dad’s behaviour became a lottery’Baxter Du…
Original Observer Photography
The fastest British woman in history, the return of the music festival, and a collection of canines – the best photography commissioned by the Observer in July 2021 Continue reading…
Billie Eilish: ‘To always try to look good is such a loss of joy and freedom’
In an exclusive interview, Gen Z’s biggest pop star talks about body image, oversharing with fans and what she’s missed most since becoming famous Billie Eilish is making me nervous. She has called, as arranged, bang on time – 11pm in Los Angeles – but…
I should buy Björk a boat
The 2005 video for Björk’s Triumph of a Heart (alternative) follows a familiar three-act story: relationship difficulties lead to one partner storming off for an evening of wild fun while the other (played here by Wittgenstein) ponders at home; thought…
The Guardian view on Wu-Tang Clan’s genius: to make and appreciate art | Editorial
The sale of the only copy of an album for $2m is a reminder that canny rappers understood the artistic value of the original and the authenticWhen Martin Shkreli was convicted of fraud in 2017, the authorities ordered him to give up his assets, which i…
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love and Rage
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
How did an iconic celebration of harmony descend into mayhem? Woodstock 99, the first film in Bill Simmons’ Music Box HBO series, examines how the festival collapsed under the weight of its own misguided ambition. “A…
Fortnite’s mystery ‘superstar’ virtual music tour kicks off next week
Epic Games is teasing the biggest in-game event since Travis Scott psychedelically stomped through Fortnite’s virtual meadows. The mysterious new event, which Fortnite-maker Epic is calling the “Rift Tour,” will kick off on Friday, August 6 and run through Sunday, August 8. In the teaser announcement, Epic invites players to “take a musical journey into […]
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies aged 72
The band’s bassist for more than 50 years, who had recently suffered a hip injury, died in his sleep at his Texas homeDusty Hill, bassist for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 72.Hill, who had recently suffered a hip injury, died in his sleep, as confirme…
ASCAP Lab highlights a quartet of early-stage music startups
The cohort aims to tackle wide-ranging music industry issues. Some have already laid out commercialization plans, while others came together for the program and haven’t thought that far down the road.
Tom Jones review – still displaying stunning prowess at 81
Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonRejecting the hits to perform recent No 1 album Surrounded by Time in full, Jones explores its cover versions with bombast, heart and wisdom“I just thought of something,” muses Tom Jones, halfway through a deft and moving …