‘Experimental, queer and kind of magical’: Sade and Sam Smith feature on 46-track album for trans rights
More than 100 artists from Beverly Glenn-Copeland to Anohni contributed to Red Hot’s Transa, one of the year’s most remarkable records
October 2024
Why pop at the Proms hits the right note
Letters: Roger Downie and Liz Fuller respond to a letter on the ‘dumbing down’ of the Proms
April 2024
BBC unveils 2024 Proms lineup: Daniel Barenboim, Daleks and disco
The 81-year-old conductor makes a rare UK visit with his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, while Yo-Yo Ma, Doctor Who, Florence Welch, Sam Smith and Rule, Britannia! all feature
February 2024
‘It’s like being on a love boat’: the dance trio embraced by Sam Smith and Madonna
After choreographing the video for Unholy and the queen of pop’s Celebration tour, French collective (La)Horde are taking a wildly eclectic show to London
November 2023
‘Skin is an incredible contradiction’: Derrick Santini’s portaits of British creatives – in pictures
Photography: the great and good of Britain’s cultural life
September 2023
Sam Smith and Normani win copyright lawsuit over Dancing With a Stranger
Duo’s 2019 hit was alleged to have imitated 2015 song Dancing With Strangers, performed by Jordan Vincent
June 2023
Kim Petras: Feed the Beast review – a missed opportunity for a groundbreaking figure
Sam Smith & Madonna: Vulgar review – a tame attempt at manufacturing outrage
May 2023
Sam Smith cancels Glasgow and Birmingham shows after ‘vocal cord injury’
‘Heartbroken’ singer told to rest voice, having abandoned Manchester concert after a few songs
April 2023
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Sam Smith review – some genuinely moving moments
Sam Smith review – slow start gives way to a supercharged queer romp
February 2023
From a smooch-happy Aidan to an ‘unholy’ Sam Smith: what’s in store on And Just Like That …
Digested week
Digested week: US’s ‘spy balloon’ explanation enough to spark panic
Emma Brockes
Brit awards viewing figures up after Saturday night TV debut
The Guide newsletter
The Guide #72: How Sam Smith became one of pop’s most boundary-pushing stars
January 2023
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Sam Smith: Gloria review – the lovelorn balladeer turns to the dancefloor
The singer’s fourth album ups the tempo – and makes history – but stops short of fulfilling its potential as a fun-filled stomper
Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Sam Smith: Gloria review – so-called experimentation only offers more anodyne anguish
With hints of R&B, trap and disco, Smith’s fourth album tiptoes away from their trademark piano-led ballads – but isn’t the ‘edgy’ departure they think it is
Saturday Night Live recap
Saturday Night Live: Aubrey Plaza hosts standout cameo-packed episode
Brit awards: all-male best artist category reveals wider music industry sickness
Laura Snapes
Brit awards 2023: Wet Leg and Harry Styles lead male-dominated nominations
