‘Music is the most powerful way of connecting to what’s happening’: can this album change your mind about the climate crisis? Published: 14:21 03-11
Juan Atkins built a cybernetic future for music – but invested it with humanity Published: 11:06 03-11
‘At my age, I can rant!’ Bernie Taupin on Elton John, hellraising vampires and competing in full-blown rodeos Published: 05:00 03-11
‘It brings soul into this sterile world’: the Birmingham clubbers fighting to save their patch – and Britain’s nightlife Published: 05:00 03-11
Ashanti: ‘I’ve had a bodysuit snap off on stage. That was not my coolest moment’ Published: 14:00 02-11
‘They said we incited riots’: explosive punks Bad Brains on drugs, self-destruction and recording from jail Published: 05:00 02-11
‘Ignorance towards immigration is horrible. It’s not British’: Skepta on his long-awaited return – and his anger at the racist right Published: 05:00 30-10
‘I knead the audience, like a baker!’ House music legend Peven Everett on life after cancer and vanquishing the ‘Disco Sucks’ movement Published: 12:00 28-10
The Big Moon: Forever review – the hell of hearing loss inspires a defiantly hopeful pop-disco marvel Published: 12:00 29-10
Radie Peat: No Human Tongue Can Tell review – Lankum singer’s solo debut is the year’s best folk album Published: 09:00 30-10