Ageing (dis)gracefully
Alexis PetridisAmong the rock stars recently given another chance is Grace Jones, promoting her first new album in 19 years.
Bowie on top of the pops again
Alexis PetridisIn an era of gossip websites and Twitter rumours, one of the world's biggest stars can still surprise ... by doing nothing more than making an album.
Keeping up with Mr Jones: Where’s David Bowie Now?
Alexis PetridisListening to his latest album makes you hope it’s not a one-off, that musician David Bowie's return continues apace.
Bobby Womack: From soul survivor to the bravest man in the universe
Alexis PetridisBobby Womack is so proud of his magnificent new album that nothing will stop him talking about it.
He predicts the end but can’t stop working
Alexis PetridisNick Cave’s output is more prolific than ever. He talks to Alexis Petridis about his new album — and why he would like to retire.
Flawed but not futile
Alexis PetridisBadly Drawn Boy: Have You Fed the Fish? By Alexis Petridis.
Fit for a king
Alexis PetridisCD OF THE WEEK: Prince makes his comeback after years of mediocrity, writes Alexis Petridis in London.
Return of the death rattler
Alexis PetridisThe competition to see who can slather Bob Dylan's 32nd studio album with the most deranged praise known to man is hotting up, writes Alexis Petridis.
You get what you need
Alexis PetridisNever one to give 'em what they want, Robert Plant goes his own way again and Alexis Petridis approves.
Winehouse posthumously polished up for Christmas market
Alexis PetridisLioness: Hidden Treasures tells you a lot about Winehouse, albeit sometimes unwittingly.
