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Music review: Emmanuel Jal - War Child 

“There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from” – these are some of the
most iconic words ever spoken in hip-hop history. Even though they were not
written by Emmanuel Jal - they were actually penned by Prodigy of Mobb Deep
back in 1995 – he might feel like they were written about him.

Music review: James - Hey Ma 

If Hey Ma marks the return of James into the national consciousness, it does
so with great aplomb and, perversely, sentimental devotion to the time that
originally spawned the group.

Music review: The Courteeners - St.Jude 

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t actively dislike the Courteeners. In fact, it
might actually be impossible to dislike a band with a chorus that goes “What
took you so long/ Was there a queue at the post office?”

Interview: Noel Fielding 

Comedian Noel Fielding talks about student life and mashed potatoes.