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Green Man 2024 review: this little Welsh festival packs a mighty punch

In a packed crowd of slightly samey festivals, this gem in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog does its own thing, with an emphasis on booking left-field talent. No wonder it’s an instant sell-out.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

All Points East 2024 day two review: Loyle Carner and Ezra Collective give their best shows to date

From Andre 3000’s improv flute to Nas and ‘the best day’ of Loyle Carner’s life, this was an event that won’t be soon forgotten

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024

Mercury Prize 2024 nominees: The shoo-ins, surprises, and shock omissions

This year’s nominees include The Last Dinner Party, Charli XCX, Ghetts, and Barry Can’t Swim

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024

One to watch: Chiminyo

This solo project from British jazz percussionist Tim Doyle marks him out as a free-spirited renegade

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

AIM Awards 2023 winners in full, from Björk to Wet Leg

The ceremony also marked the Icelandic singer-songwriter’s first in-person awards show appearance since 2012

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Take the vitality of diverse Britain, set it to music. That’s why Ezra Collective deserve their Mercury prize

There is a musical and social power in the fusion of cultures we see in our inner cities. Plaudits to a band that captures that, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Move over guitar rock – Ezra Collective’s propulsive jazz is the true sound of modern Britain

Their Mercury Prize win has finally punted the ‘token jazz album’ era of the Mercury Prize into the past, says John Lewis

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Finally the ‘token jazz act’ won the Mercury Prize – and yes Ezra Collective totally deserved it

This act of giant killing was no fluke, the London quintet showed last night they could play anyone in the room under the table

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Behind the scenes at the Mercury Prize 2023 - ‘My dad jumped on my back, my mum’s crying, it was mad’

Ezra Collective brought the crowd to its feet and showed why they were worthy winners

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023