World of twist

Our picks of the best cinematic releases that came out this year

A second solo LP: started in Iceland, soaked in English melancholy

Winston-Salem’s lot: power-pop outliers’ secret prehistory

Presenting 15 tracks of new-school blues

The cover was recorded as part of a Nick Cave covers album alongside 13-year-old fan Nell Smithi

A new podcast chronicling the lost album's creation has also shared its first episode

Stylish, melancholic moves by the Bergen grandmasters

After an 11-year absence, Liz Phair has returned to reclaim her title of fearless songwriting superstar. But how has a song about Lou Reed, a country-rap crossover hit and her own trailblazing debut helped prepare her to re-enter the fray?

Distilled from multimedia shows, the performance artist’s influential 1982 album resonates anew

Brian Johnson, frontman of AC/DC, has announced a new autobiography called The Lives Of Brian. “I’ve had some long nights and some great nights, bad...