Little Richard: Not the inventor, but the architect of rock‘n’roll

Entertainer created something new, thrilling and more than a little dangerous

London Calling 40 years on: How The Clash rewrote the rule book

The Clash filleted rock, politics and history with swagger and biting social commentary

Van Morrison review: Not a knockout but still fighting fit

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Ten songs in the key of George Michael’s life

Brian Boyd selects 10 songs that tell part of the story of the British pop superstar’s life

Music heaven in megapolis on shores of Lake Michigan

From jazz to electric blues to house and indy rock, Windy City is a real capital of sounds

Live review: Bruce Springsteen on The River tour in Madison Square Garden

Bruce Springsteen has announced a live date at Croke park in May. Here’s a taste of what fans can expect, from a live review of his current The River tour

Go-faster Strypes: plugged-in Cavan boys go for the record

A frantic year for the teenage quartet culminates in the release of their amped-up, proudly retro first record

Janelle Monae makes an electric return

New album The Electric Lady marks the return to the limelight of the fabulous Janelle Monae. She reveals how her musical vision is powered by feminism, futurism, painting and the funk