Alexandra Haddow

In celebration of stars who, like Charlie Watts, don’t give a damn about fame
No more gushing about how everyone was wonderful to work with, please

Posthumous albums: why labels should show more respect for musicians’ art
Anderson .Paak is so frustrated by the trend for reheating a late star's demos that he's had a tattoo about it

Almost 18 months late, I finally got to put on my indie club night. Here’s what I learned
When it finally came around, the rush was everything I hoped for

Kanye West is currently living in a stadium – but what would that actually look like?
Welcome to another dystopian nightmare... or is it?

‘The X Factor’ bows out after 17 years: here’s what really killed the singing reality show
It's no The Masked Singer

HMV at 100: why the beleaguered record store is more vital than you think
The retailer might seem like a relic, but we'd miss its accessible approach to music

Don’t be a dick this festival season: the COVID-safe edition
"Get a hazmat suit for the portaloos"

Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ at 25: what we’ve learned from the iconic girl group since
Their gigantic debut single was released 25 years ago this week

Damon’s back – and so is the mullet, it seems. Our columnist investigates
In the name of Serious Journalism, one writer embarks on a quest to enjoy the musical polymath's new 'do

Britney Spears’ court appearance was a display of her strength, and the power of #FreeBritney
The fan-led movement, which raised awareness of the star's plight, is one of the only silver linings in this harrowing saga

So, Noel might sell the Oasis back catalogue? Here are a few ideas
The elder Gallagher has revealed that he may sell the rights to the tunes in 2025

Why ‘Three Lions’ is still the ultimate football anthem
Our columnist reflects on the footie song that still brings a tear to her eye