From Jeff Beck to Joni Mitchell, our critics pick their favourite axemen — and axewomen. Who have they missed?

The legendary axeman survived drugs, drink and even singing with fellow son of Stoke, Robbie Williams. Now he’s making a television series in Bristol

Our critics pick their favourite tracks, including Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Sharon Van Etten and Mumford & Sons — plus the latest music industry news

From Carnaby Street to Clapham Common, a new book maps the star’s progress through London on his way to fame — its author takes Will Hodgkinson on a walking tour

As Timothée Chalamet plays the legend in the new biopic A Complete Unknown, our chief rock and pop critic gives a rundown of his greatest tracks — but do you agree?

The singer-songwriter’s new album is inspired by the death of Puccini (his dog) and features Meryl Streep and he’ll be touring with Sharon Stone

The actor captures the sweetness of Mr Tambourine Man admirably but lacks the required spite, while Monica Barbaro is a revelation in her covers of Joan Baez

Our critic’s pick of the latest releases: a trio album from Bill O’Connell, plus George Cables and Ryan Middagh’s latest

At Here at Outernet in London, the French party trio walk the line between multicultural celebration and musical tourism

In a rare interview, the Beatle says Liverpool was always the capital of country music and reveals the lesson he learnt from Elton John’s mum