Author: Emily Davis
Two Bee Gees drummers die within days of one another
Colin Petersen, the original drummer for Bee Gees, has died aged 78. Petersen joined the band in 1966 alongside brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. [more…]
Ripple Effect Band: the all-female rock group singing in a language spoken by about 50 people
In Arnhem Land, 500km east of Darwin, you’ll find Maningrida, population 2,518. It is a place rich with history and culture, with dozens of languages [more…]
‘There was three of them waiting, like: play this track or else’: DJ EZ, the reality-bending maestro of the decks
One day around the turn of the millennium DJ EZ turned up for his regular slot at Kiss FM. His career was taking off in [more…]
‘A road trip like no other’: my epic drive on Kraftwerk’s Autobahn
Ask people what the most iconic musical road trip is and they’ll most likely direct you towards America: take Highway 61 through the birthplace of [more…]
South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground
South African authorities are assessing whether it is safe to rescue potentially thousands of illegal miners who may be trapped underground, after police stopped food, [more…]
Post your questions for Aaron Taylor-Johnson
At 34, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has built up one of the best CVs in the business – in part because he started so young: he was [more…]
‘You made me reimagine my game’: Federer pays tribute to retiring Nadal
Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, saying: “Your old friend is always [more…]
The Mars Volta: ‘The world we were in was very sexist and homophobic’
When Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of the Mars Volta moved to the mainland US with his parents from their native Puerto Rico at age 10, he was [more…]
Nations League: ‘world’s worst team’ San Marino win again to earn promotion
You wait 140 games for a win, then two come along in two and a bit months. San Marino won 3-1 in Liechtenstein on Monday [more…]
Keir Starmer to restart UK-India talks after previous negotiations stalled
Keir Starmer is to restart the aborted UK-India trade talks in the new year after an agreement stalled amid disagreements over whisky tariffs and migration. [more…]
