James Hall
Ezra Collective: The astonishing rise of London’s most important band
Ezra Collective are celebrating 10 years since their first release — and London’s most exciting band are still on a (jazz) mission to unite, inspire and rethink the world
The gritty, chart-topping (and sexy) reinvention of Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons have just released their second album in under a year and are getting their heads around being top of the charts, loved by Gen Z, and ready to play their biggest ever London gig
Who’d be a musician in London? How creativity faces a perfect storm
From soaring costs and closing venues to labels taking no risks – the next generation of musicians are struggling to be heard
Confidence Man: 'Bigger than Beyoncé? It wouldn't surprise us'
James Hall speaks to the Australian group ahead of their upcoming south London gig
Boybands Forever on BBC Two: a cautionary tale that remains current
Many of the contributors still carry mental scars from their so-called glory days
Quincy Jones was a one off – we won't see his like again
From playing jazz trumpet with Elvis to working with Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, Jones had a vast say on shaping popular culture over his seven-decade career
Pete Townshend: 'Who has the right to say the arts don't matter?'
As the Townshend studio opens at the University of West London the legendary guitarist talks about the importance of arts funding, the Oasis reunion and what next for The Who
