Robyn’s Sexistential is the mother of all albumsThe Swedish pop queen is back with a taboo-smashing exploration of female desire during pregnancy – and you can dance to it Mar 25 26March 25, 2026Article at thenewworld.co.uk
Damon Albarn v the world (again)The new Gorillaz album is a triumph. It also landed its chief creator with more accusations of cultural appropriation Feb 25 26February 25, 2026Article at The New European
Why are children wearing nappies so late?The disposable nappy is a hugely important labour-saving invention. But it is also an environmental disaster that is now worn by toddlers Feb 25 26February 25, 2026Article at The New European
The man who invented the internet too soonBelgian idealist Paul Otlet imagined a global information network that would unite humanity. How right – and wrong – he was Jan 28 26January 28, 2026Article at thenewworld.co.uk
The New World’s cream of arts and culture in 2025Our writers on their cultural highlights of the year Dec 17 25December 17, 2025Article at thenewworld.co.uk
Fanny Cradock’s austerity ChristmasIn 1975, Britain was mired in economic misery – but the nation’s most terrifying cook was determined that everyone should still eat well Dec 17 25December 17, 2025Article at thenewworld.co.uk
Gogol Bordello bring anarchy to StrasbourgEugene Hütz and his band turn the Council of Europe into a carnival of defiance Nov 19 25November 19, 2025Article at thenewworld.co.uk
The struggles of a Starman in storageThe new David Bowie Centre fails when it reduces his ambiguities to tidy lessons – and soars when it simply shows off stagewear and possessions Sep 30 25September 30, 2025Article at The New European
If you only read one book this year, make it one of theseA selection of New World writers and editors choose the books they can’t stop recommending Aug 12 25August 12, 2025Article at thenewworld.co.uk
The hottest new band that doesn’t existHUNTR/X – stars of Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters – are female, fictional and seemingly unstoppable Aug 05 25August 05, 2025Article at The New European
The revenge of Alice CooperAs Ozzy Osbourne bows out, rock’s other shock legend returns to his roots – and reminds us who did it first Jul 29 25July 29, 2025Article at The New European
Farmers with their finger on the pulseAfter years in the culinary wilderness, pulses are becoming more popular in Britain. But yields are suffering as the climate crisis marches on Jul 22 25July 22, 2025Article at The New European
Brian Wilson, the president and the end of CaliforniaThe Beach Boy is gone - and as Trump’s troops stalk LA, the state’s sun-drenched dream is over too Jun 13 25June 13, 2025Article at The New European
The Eurovision troll contestEstonian Tommy Cash’s Espresso Macchiato mocks Italians. Is he a prankster, or a racist? May 13 25May 13, 2025Article at The New European
Camilo Sesto, the singer who ushered Spain into a new ageA new museum in Alicante celebrates the Jesus of Madrid Apr 29 25April 29, 2025Article at The New European
Marianne Faithfull: death of a troubled iconHer association with the Rolling Stones meant she was dismissed as a ‘muse’ – but she overcame misogyny and drug addiction to become an experimental artist of rare breadth Jan 31 25January 31, 2025Article at The New European
What Eurovision did nextA whole host of alumni from the contest will release new music, and perhaps lift spirits, in 2025 Jan 01 25January 01, 2025Article at The New European
Wine, lies and the NazisColourful stories abound of how France’s vintners tricked and humiliated the occupying Germans in world war two. But the truth is rather more complex Dec 28 24December 28, 2024Article at The New European
The sounds of a planet in freefallA string of new music this year provided beautiful and uplifting sounds, but with a dark undercurrent Dec 18 24December 18, 2024Article at The New European
The scandalous success of Mina MazziniThe flawed star who floored a nation Nov 27 24November 27, 2024Article at The New European
