Latest articles from Andy Welch

MUSIC: The Horrors head for Manchester

Since their 2007 debut, The Horrors have become one of Britain's most widely acclaimed bands. Ahead of their September tour, Andy Welch catches up with frontman Faris Badwan to find out what comes next.

Johnny Marr

It’s been a long time coming, but some things really are worth the wait. After leaving The Smiths in 1987, Johnny Marr has been something of a wanderer, a roaming guitar-slinger for hire.

Laying herself bare

Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, has been on a journey of discovery with her third album. Instead of the usual heartache and drama, digging up onions provided much of the inspiration for it, she tells Andy Welch

Jukebox joy for JLS boys

JB, Oritse, Aston and Marvin are back with a new album. The foursome tell Andy Welch about the record, their plans for next year's arena tour and explain their enduring post-X Factor success.