Music

Coca-Cola is a growing force in music around the world. Charlie McCann drinks it in

And other music to look forward to, including Gustavo Dudamel’s Viennese New Year

The songs making the global headlines, including a taboo-breaking singer from Lebanon

...and other insights into international listening habits, from Venezuela to Vietnam

...and other music to add to your playlist, including the new Van Morrison album

The Spice Girls showed what a valuable commodity feminism could be. Their success made it obligatory for female pop stars to champion gender equality

...and other musicians making headlines around the world, including the rapper who makes Toronto seem cool and Germany’s only real rock star

...and other music tips, including a refreshing look at masculinity and a musical revolution from Cape Verde

The Manchester band’s new single is like much of their music: mediocre. Why then do they command such devotion?