Live and Dangerous stirred some controversy around how it was made, but the combination of Bowie's producer and the prowess of Phil Lynott and co ensures it still makes for great listening 

From Bowie's magnificent 1976 offering, through Dylan, Kate Bush and Lloyd Cole, some records apply a balm to our life’s experiences

Need to beat the January blues? Tom Dunne suggests booking your next getaway — with a musical twist

Bono was brilliant, and Kate Bush made a comeback, but the year was also overshadowed by the death of Cathal Coughlan 

Kendrick Lamar, Beth Orton and Gilbert O'Sullivan feature on my list of treasured listens from 2022  

The incredible Bridgers has managed to become a huge star while still feeling 'under the radar'. She's also the new queen of Christmas 

Paul McCartney's singles collection cost about €740 but sold out almost instantly. That's just one example from a lucrative market where the music itself is often secondary 

Not enough people know about Big Star. Here are some of groups who have been inspired by the trailblazing American outfit 

After decades of dominance, changing tastes have dealt a blow to rock music, but the lads from Sheffield are still flying the flag for the genre

A trip to Berlin to see Depeche Mode launch their world tour was a reminder of what a great band they've been through the decades