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From acoustic folk-pop to rapid-fire wordplay, the best Ed Sheeran songs show why he is one of the world’s finest singer-songwriters.

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From art-pop chameleons to ska-punk icons, the best 2000s female singers pushed music into new territory at the start of the millennium.

Interviews

Tina Turner’s ‘Foreign Affair’ album was more than a fling with rock music. ‘She likes being badass,’ says The Best songwriter Holly Knight.

In Depth

Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.

In Depth

With their maverick musicality and arresting visuals, Pet Shop Boys established themselves as a genius singles act – and much more besides.

List & Guides

From delicate illustrations to reactive graphics, the best album covers of 2021 capture the identity of the music within.

In Depth

An exercise in unashamed hit-making, ‘True Blue’ saw Madonna pitch herself at superstar status, landing in a league of her own.

In Depth

Unflinchingly honest and raw, ‘Blue’ established Joni Mitchell’s genius and set the template for generations of singer-songwriters to come.

In Depth

Retooling Kylie Minogue’s pop sound for the new millennium, Spinning Around gained notice for more than just its music…

In Depth

The song most associated with Pet Shop Boys, It’s A Sin has become an anthem for a new age all over again.

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