Guardian Music — Charles Mackerras is not usually mentioned when outstanding Strauss conductors are considered. But as this latest addition to Chandos's Opera in English series shows, he is an outstanding Straussian, and it's his account of a score that, in the past,... more info

Pop Matters — It was clear as we all picked our jaws up off the floor that Liam Finn had put on a show others reach for but can hardly pull off. more info

Sixeyes — The Veils' Finn Andrews has posted a rundown of the new album, and prefacing the rundown are these three words: "Done. Done. Done."Now the band is heading to North America for some tour dates beginning early September, get your piggy back and crack i... more info