Bertie Kirkwood

As another academic year at the Courier comes to a close, our writers offer their favourite sentimental songs to mark the occasion....

These documentaries are necessary but are they safe......

Rebecca Lucy Taylor's new album has plenty of her trademark irony and self-deprecation, but the end result feels surprisingly rushed and superficial....

Some of our writers recommend their favourite songs to kickstart your spring clean!...

The boygenius singer's latest album is packed with imperfect relationships and beautiful instrumental flourishes....

Felix and Kasper from Divorce sat down with the Courier to discuss the warm reception of their debut album and the key to its strange yet compelling lyrics....

Feeling a rush of springtime joy? Here are six songs to help you embrace the season....

Welly's debut album is catchy and fun, although its political satire feels a little too safe....

In a mid-semester work funk? Need something to snap you out of TikTok doom-scrolling? Our writers have you covered....

Armand Van Helden, the Waterboys and Jamie Webster are set to headline the Northumberland festival....

It's high time for the UK to stop wallowing in self-pity and start sending some serious pop to the contest....

The hyped indie band deliver one poignant duet after another on their heartfelt debut album....

The ‘Geordie Springsteen’ returns with an instant classic which is equal parts devastating and awe-inspiring....

The Managing Director behind the festival spoke to the Courier about his ambitions to grow one of the UK's biggest music festivals....

Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon are set to headline Town Moor this June at a brand new festival....

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be another February hardship to be endured....

Courier writers were split into two camps when it came to 2024's best album, but Chappell Roan was clear winner for Song of the Year....

Fresh from releasing their third – and finest – album, there’s simply no room left for duds in Confidence Man’s superbly silly live show. ...