Tom Curtis-Horsfall's recent posts
Looking Back
The Trainspotting soundtrack at 30
With Trainspotting: the Musical opening this summer, we look at how the film's OST captured a cultural zeitgeist
Interview
Irvine Welsh: “Musical theatre has dealt with a lot of dark issues – it can deal with this as well.”
With the arrival of Trainspotting: the Musical, creator Irvine Welsh tells us why the story of addiction is more topical than ever
Interview
The Molotovs: “Things have been shite for young people for a long time. We’re going to change it.”
Flying the flag for Britain’s disaffected youth, The Molotovs tell us about inspiring kids to start a band and blagging a spot on YUNGBLUD's UK tour
Interview
Michael Eavis still won’t talk to Happy Mondays after Glastonbury ‘90 chaos
Happy Mondays’ Shaun Ryder talks us through the Madchester icons’ maddest and most memorable moments on stage
Interview
Beattie: “Everyone has moments where they don’t feel the same as everyone else”
The Ticketmaster FRESH List 2026 artist opens up about her musical origins, her forthcoming EP, and how songwriting helps her connect with people where she can’t socially
Review
Deftones: Alt-metal mainstays’ London O2 Arena debut is momentous
Masters of noir-ish atmosphere prove they’re bigger, and better, than ever with elemental spectacle
Interview
Maria Bamford thought living in a cult was overrated
Before her one-off London gig this month, Maria Bamford talks cult life, sliding doors career choices, and why hecklers should be appreciated
Interview
Christopher Hall watches awards acceptance speeches for self-care
Christopher Hall tells all – his unusual self-care routine, bad advice, and how his S Club 7 obsession came back to haunt him
Interview
Stage Times: Sleaford Mods
Sleaford Mods' frontman Jason Williamson recalls the gigs where everybody laughed, nobody showed up, their greatest glories – and being on the same bill as Ed Sheeran
Interview
My Greatest Hits: Trevor Horn
With The Trevor Horn Band set to embark on a handful of dates ahead of the Christmas break, "the man who invented the 80s" discusses his impressive legacy