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Music
How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
The Trainspotting music, co-curated by Irvine Welsh and Danny Boyle, was the most influential film soundtrack of its time. Now Welsh is back with a new one to accompany his latest novel, Men in Love
Rising star Gordi: ‘Love can be a complicated thing. Especially for a queer person’
Rising star Gordi: ‘Love can be a complicated thing. Especially for a queer person’
Oasis might’ve reformed for the money – but who can blame them?
Oasis might’ve reformed for the money – but who can blame them?
Top Stories
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
I bought Brixton Academy for £1
I bought Brixton Academy for £1
Interviews
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
James Arthur: ‘It’s too scary to even think about where I’d be if I didn’t do music’
James Arthur: ‘It’s too scary to even think about where I’d be if I didn’t do music’
Classical music
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason: ‘Britishness should be something that we all have a part in’
Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason: ‘Britishness should be something that we all have a part in’
The music that kept London going through the blackouts and bombings of the Second World War
The music that kept London going through the blackouts and bombings of the Second World War
Jazz
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
Jeff Goldblum: ‘The universe is a wondrous, mysterious place – appreciate it’
Jeff Goldblum: ‘The universe is a wondrous, mysterious place – appreciate it’
The Music That Made Me
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
David Duchovny: ‘I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon’
