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‘It was a big thrill for me,’ US artist tells Iggy Pop in a rare radio appearance

The alt-country four-piece have become a staple on BBC 6 Music, with a patchwork sound that folds in The Beatles, The Carpenters, and Fiona Apple. On the cusp of their headline tour, the band decamp to the pub with Megan Graye to talk all things touring, songwriting – and the…

Certain trees, such as oaks, hold onto their leaves through a little-understood quality known as marcescence.

Music was Margaret McNally and her husband’s shared love language. Two years after his death, she’s working through his playlist to keep his spirit alive

As the irascible New Yorker unveils his new velvet paintings, he talks about global disasters, sending Trump a resignation speech via Ivanka – and teaching Johnny Depp how to paint

From Tom Waits to ‘OA’ star Brit Marling – these are the best, and most random, experiences being auctioned by Hollywood stars

The Girls creator joins Tom Waits, Natasha Lyonne and the cast of the Bear, who donated goods and oddball experiences to raise funds for those behind the scenes

Eminem, Cher, and David Bowie are among the top choices

Robbie Robertson hooked up with producer Daniel Lanois for his debut solo album, conjuring up a fashionably atmospheric twist to his ongoing fascination with American culture

Farewell to London’s Le Gavroche, India Club, Banner’s and countless others that have hosted family celebrations down the decades

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey