The nine types of response to Simon Sweetman’s botched Aldous Harding joke
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Aldous Harding, gender and backlash: 'She doesn't need anyone’s permission'
Jessie Moss on Aldous Harding's disruption of gender norms and her (mostly male) backlash.
The Album Cycle: The best pop-rock front person of the 2000s is back!
New albums from Paramore, Harry Styles and Low Cut Connie, and a not-new album from The Beatles.
Pod on the Couch: The Ferndale Strangler made a psych-pop album!
Henry Oliver talks to Johnny Barker about his new album.
It’s all about intimacy: In defence of Harry Styles
Millie Lovelock, who wrote her MA thesis on One Direction, answers Harry Styles' critics.
Hey critics – don’t even bother. James Blunt doesn’t care what you think
James Blunt talks to Madeleine Chapman about dealing with fame, critics, and change in his musical style.
How two artists on opposite sides of the planet fused electronics and Māori instrumentation on their new album
Martyn Pepperell talks to Fis and Rob Thorne about their new album of trans-continental experimental collaboration, Clear Stones.
What a time to be alive: Five reasons to love Future
Future is coming to New Zealand! Futurehive member Miriama Aoake breaks down why you should be as excited as she is.
Anne-Marie on how she graduated from musicals to guest vocalist to pop star
Anne-Marie made her name singing on other people’s hits, but now she’s making on her own. Kate Robertson caught up with her while she was in Auckland this week to promote her forthcoming debut album.
David Farrier remembers Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell died this week. David Farrier writes about what Cornell's music meant to him, and the day he met his hero.
