2011
The name of JD Souther, who has just died, might not mean a lot to most music fans. But his legacy surely will when you hear his songs.

It’s a Macy, Macy world
‘She’s phat, she’s tight, she’s outta control…’ It was supposed to be a routine celebrity interview, but it ended in a jet-ski chase across the harbour and a stand-off with the local police. Tim Cooper hangs out with Macy Gray to see how life is for America’s hottest hip-hop diva.

My 11,000-mile round trip to meet country-soul singer Shelby Lynne began with a disastrous motorcycle journey… and got worse after that.
Lana Del Rey must wonder who she has to fuck to win a Grammy Award. Once again this week she walked away empty-handed.
With its smooth groove and sweet vocal, sinuous sax and bubbling bassline, this is just the job for a hot summer day. (more…)