Swirl

The first evening's events reviewed

The Aussie psych-rock genius moves on

Weller’s experimental phase continues apace: evolved and expansive vibes proliferate

Cutting-edge conceptual electronica from Silicon Valley-based techno futurist

Damon Albarn and co return for first album in 12 years

The band and famous fans pick their favourite Morrissey/Marr tracks…

An all-star cast pick The Boss' best moments…

Hey, here are my 154 favourite albums of 2014. As usual, I haven't aimed for a fixed number; just listed everything, in a loose order, that I've enjoyed these past 12 months.

As he turns 80, Cohen quietly rages against the world with his darkest record for decades...

By its very nature, garage rock can be a trashy, erratic business - inevitable given the unbridled spontaneity it privileges. One of the many amazing things about Ty Segall and the ever-expanding circle of artists around him, however, is how they've found a way of adding consistency to the volatile mix of productivity and excitement.