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...“Initially, it was difficult because I was on a major label, whereas I think now I’m in my forties, everyone knows I’m not trying to make a ‘pop hit’.”...
...The story is unusual; the scene feels especially surreal, because I’m watching via a transatlantic video call to Lemper’s mobile — but it’s enchanting to witness her channel the elegant yet embittered Dietrich...
...Arwa Haider Oh, I’m not sure I’m an expert, but certainly Sleater-Kinney....
...I’m keen to use a word like ‘girlishness’ rather than femininity, because it’s not actually a gendered concept any more,” says Diamond....
...Think Later’s two catchy hit singles — the impetuous “Greedy” (which has reportedly given rise to more than a million TikTok clips) and the insouciant “Exes” (“Oh I’m sorry/Sorry that you love me/Changed...
...“I’m not hand-to-mouth but, as a freelance artist, I’m still pay-cheque-to-pay-cheque,” he says....
...“I’m so deep in my bag/ Like a grandma with a peppermint,” she sings....
...“I’m not sure cohesion is my friend here,” says Sinno brightly....
...Like, I’m going to carry on with this party, but take it into a different room,” says Ware....
...Right now, I’m like an open channel with new music, I just want to find stuff to fall in love with.”...
...Further brooding guest turns come from The Lumineers (“Long Way to Go”) and country-rocker Chris Stapleton (on the rather maudlin endnote “Just Say I’m Sorry”)....
...The bittersweet Latin pop of “Sunset” (“I’m wearing black to mourn the sudden loss of innocence/But that’s all right because it hides the dirt and hides the wine”), features producer Sega Bodega and feels...
...Our music critic, Arwa Haider, joins us to talk through a couple of recent trends. [MUSIC PLAYING] This is FT Weekend. I’m Lilah Raptopoulos....
...“But I’m now 36 . . . and yeah, I’m able to do more than I was even six months ago....
...“It’s only cute for so long to be like, ‘I’m so sad’”, she announced cheerfully, before playing a solo guitar version of “Slowin’ Down Love” — a late-’70s tune by US folk-rocker Tucker Zimmerman....
...Then to make it a full music episode, I have invited music critic Arwa Haider on. She’s going to give us her round-up of the top hits of the summer. This is FT Weekend. I’m Lilah Raptopoulos....
...Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana (who was also the star of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 movie Licorice Pizza) were in buoyant mood from the opening notes of “Now I’m in It” (a bonus number from their Grammy-nominated...
...I’m at tony.barber@ft.com....
...“I’m so happy to be here,” she beamed on the first of her two nights in London, before elaborating: “I’m shitting meself.”...
...through many genres, the big-screen visuals were more of a hotchpotch that occasionally clicked: “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” featured Martin Parr’s photos of affection and alienation; “I’m...
...The pressure on sports clubs and leagues to heavily scrutinise potential sponsors will mount in the wake of FTX’s collapse, said M&C Saatchi’s Martin....
...Arwa HaiderHi, I’m Arwa Haider. I’m a music critic for FT Weekend....
...When I return in the late afternoon, the concert hall is busier again, and I’m excited by the prospect of more music....
...I grew up in a super-conservative circle, and I’m grateful for that, because it made me who I am, but it’s also a recipe for disaster in some ways....
...Keep it modern with this relaxed velvet blazer (£295, meandem.com) or this bold red vintage option by Haider Ackermann (€400, resee.com)....
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