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'When I was mentally ill, I could only listen to hard techno': Why is music so important to us?

'When I was mentally ill, I could only listen to hard techno': Why is music so important to us?
Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?

Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?
“I’m a very Northern man”: Zayn on Bradford roots and forging his own path in Big Issue exclusive

“I’m a very Northern man”: Zayn on Bradford roots and forging his own path in Big Issue exclusive
Zayn Malik speaks on new music, home city Bradford and identity: 'I'm a very Northern man'

Zayn Malik speaks on new music, home city Bradford and identity: 'I'm a very Northern man'
This Town cast and crew on how unrest and disruption forges creative genius: 'Music is the heart'

This Town cast and crew on how unrest and disruption forges creative genius: 'Music is the heart'
'It's always a good time for music somewhere': Kae Tempest talks 80s unrest and new drama This Town

'It's always a good time for music somewhere': Kae Tempest talks 80s unrest and new drama This Town
Gig ticket prices are extortionate now – but there's still hope for live music

Gig ticket prices are extortionate now – but there's still hope for live music
Yungblud on 'ignorant' politicians, his own affordable festival and how music can change the world

Yungblud on 'ignorant' politicians, his own affordable festival and how music can change the world
How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane

How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane
Eric Cantona on getting older, Manchester United and why we must tell people we love how we feel

Eric Cantona on getting older, Manchester United and why we must tell people we love how we feel
'We are heartbroken': Hull group loses hip-hop bus which fights poverty and changes lives

'We are heartbroken': Hull group loses hip-hop bus which fights poverty and changes lives
Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: 'With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best'

Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: 'With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best'
Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight

Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight
How a swanky London townhouse links composer Handel with Jimi Hendrix

How a swanky London townhouse links composer Handel with Jimi Hendrix
Kool & the Gang's Robert Bell on music, politics and the secret to a happy marriage

Kool & the Gang's Robert Bell on music, politics and the secret to a happy marriage
Composer Cassie Kinoshi: 'Understanding one's own mental health is of utmost importance to me'

Composer Cassie Kinoshi: 'Understanding one's own mental health is of utmost importance to me'
Freaks Out! by Luke Haines review – a righteous celebration of gloriously weird rock 'n' rollers

Freaks Out! by Luke Haines review – a righteous celebration of gloriously weird rock 'n' rollers
The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature

The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature
How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people

How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people
Paloma Faith: 'How many left-wing people like me get to be a national treasure? None'
