Hazel Sheffield

What Sleaford Mods Tell Us About The End Of Capitalism & A 60s Dream

As Sleaford Mods return to the UK at the end of a triumphant European tour, Hazel Sheffield argues the band are the product of the death of capitalism as much as their songs invoke its demise

Redemption In Crapness: Sleaford Mod Jason Williamson’s Inspiration LPs

As Sleaford Mods release new album English Tapas, Jason Williamson guides Hazel Sheffield through the records that inspired him, from Wu-Tang to The Meteors and RZA to The Meteors

‘I Dreamed Of This’: An Interview With Beirut

"I feel like I've found a musical home," Beirut's Zach Condon tells Hazel Sheffield, as he discusses new LP The Rip Tide, finding peace and overcoming anxiety

The Knife’s Tomorrow, In A Year Live & The Trouble With The Pop Opera

Using the Barbican performance of The Knife's Tomorrow In A Year as a starting point, Hazel Sheffield looks at those who have tried to bring Opera into a contemporary setting. Photography by Lucy Johnston.

Caribou

Swim

The Last Top: Duke Fakir Of The Four Tops Interviewed

Hazel Sheffield talks to the last original member of Motown sensations The Four Tops about growing up in Detroit and the genius of Michael Jackson

Pull Your Trousers Up: Otis Williams Of The Temptations Interviewed

Hazel Sheffield talks to Otis Williams, the lone surviving original member of The Temptations, about the magic of Motown and how to dress correctly

Convoluted Convalescence: A Get Well Soon Interview

Hazel Sheffield talks to the talented (and preternaturally handsome) Konstantin Gropper of Get Well Soon...

Hot Chip

One Life Stand

Lily Allen’s Trainers, Lady Gaga’s Willy & Notions Of Gender In The 00s

In the latest Wreath Lecture looking back at a decade in music, Hazel Sheffield examines the representation of female artists, post 90s Girl Power

The Royal Bangs

Let It Beep

Arcade Fire Recording New Songs

Hazel Sheffield talks to Richard Parry about his side-project Bell Orchestre. And a little bit about Arcade Fire...

Mumford And Sons

Sigh No More

Reading & Leeds Preview: The XX And The Sound Of Now

Hazel Sheffield talks to The XX about turning down Diplo, their debut album, and their accidentally classic sound

Patrick Kelleher

You Look Cold

Al Green Interviewed: Michael Jackson, Demons & The Lord

Hazel Sheffield got to talk to soul legend Al Green recently. It's a shame there were Demons listening in

The Dead Weather: Horehound Track-By-Track Album Review

Jack White has yet another bleedin' side project, this time with The Kills' Alison Mosshart. Hazel Sheffield gives their debut album Horehound the track-by-track treatment

The Phantom Band

Checkmate Savage