Pem's hypnotic vocals have the uncanny ability to wash the world away, even if just for a few short minutes Read more »

Naima Bock and friends bring a stunning evening of wistful, low-key delights to Edinburgh Read more »

On his latest album, the prolific guitarist Tashi Dorji turns down the chaos for an exercise in atmospheric smudge Read more »

Animal Collective electronics man Brian Ross Weitz concocts a droning stringscape for his debut solo album as Geologist Read more »

In her latest novel, Ali Smith looks to the past to explore how and why we never seem to learn from historic mistakes Read more »

The stand-up origin story of Liverpudlian comic John Bishop provides the unlikely inspiration for Bradley Cooper's pleasingly low-key drama Is This Thing On? Read more »

Celtic Connections serves up a transatlantic meeting of minds between Brìghde Chaimbeul & Shahzad Ismaily that makes for a powerful mixture Read more »

David Esbjornson’s take on the novella and film is buoyed by stellar performances all around, offering the glimmers of hope audiences expect from this beloved tale Read more »

Kaouther Ben Hania uses the real audio recording of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli military forces, to dramatise her failed rescue. The resulting hybrid film – nominated for an Oscar – is powerful and devastating Read more »