In his new book, the writer explores the city’s rich musical lineage – but don’t just expect a roll-call of the big names.

There’s something appallingly physical about the language that’s used to describe the radical changes that are affecting every aspect of our culture. AI slop. Enshittification. It’s all rather revolti...

30 years since its release in May 1996, 'Walking Wounded' is still as liable to warm up dancefloors as it is to bring a tear to your eye. Daniel Dylan Wray tells its story

In between robbing chemists & throwing police dogs, Clock DVA were one of Sheffield's best bands in the post punk era.

As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?

In this extract from a new book on Sheffield’s musical history, Monkeys drummer Matt Helders plus the cream of the city’s indie scene look back on the febrile mid-00s – from brilliant tunes to ‘brainl...

From Stewart Lee in his wolf costume to Werner Herzog’s big steak sizzle-up, artists are now under huge duress to ‘chase the algorithm’ and reach audiences. Many of them are hitting burnout – and hitt...

Coming May 2026 from Daniel Dylan Wray | Available to pre-order now

from the album Paris In The Spring

A country known more for rock and choral music was a hotspot of the dub reggae sound system scene in the 70s. Rival crews recall Cardiff’s riotous parties – and racist hostility

Shot during the summer of 1998, Mischa Haller’s Not Going Home photobook is a window into the UK post-night out landscape. Daniel Dylan Wray learns more

The film Taxi Driver is 50 years old. Michael Goldfarb looks at New York then and now.

While playing with nine-figure Hollywood budgets, the Kill List and Meg 2 director has become a prolific music producer. Next up is his experimental film, Bulk

Artist Corbin Shaw on flags, identity, and whether he’s still proud to be English