Johann Ludwig Bach: The Leipzig Cantatas album review

Capella Sollertia/Soller (Ricercar)This is the premiere recording of sacred cantatas by JL Bach: works preserved due to his distant cousin, JS Bach, copying them for performance. Conductor Johanna Soller brings them to sensitive and vivid life

Mitski: Nothing’s About to Happen to Me Review

Whether retreating from fame or heartbreak, the US musician writes gorgeous songs about the appeal of disconnection, flecked with horror and humour

Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017

New EP Days of Ash features songs about Renee Good, Iranian protesters and other political topics, and precedes new ‘defiantly joyful’ album later in 2026

U2: Days of Ash review

(Island)On their first collection of new songs since 2017, the quartet have a crispness that has been lacking in their 21st-century material, as they nimbly react to shocking news stories

‘A cry of pain from every player’: the new reality of Ukraine’s musicians

As the war enters its fifth terrible year, Ukrainian musicians continue to fight for freedom with music-making that is urgent and vital

Cardi B review

Kia Forum, Los Angeles Grammy-winning Bronx rapper electrifies LA with pugnacious lyrics and vivid set pieces on her first arena tour