Why the new Fleet Foxes' record is music for this time of year "Fleet Foxes have always been a band with a pitch and a tone which takes you up mountains and down valleys" Music • 12 Oct
How Róisín Murphy's new record makes you miss clubs "This record is another one of those times when Murphy of Arklow has got all her disco ducks in a row" Music • 12 Oct
20 music tips for strange times From Andrew Weatherall to Seán Ó Riada, 20 music experiences and performances which have lifted us during the lockdown Music • 08 May
Dutch gold: The Rattler on The Murder Capital at Eurosonic 2019 "I don't write music about music any more. But I ended up seeing The Murder Capital at Eurosonic in Groningen so I guess I'm writing ... Culture • 21 Jan 19
John Reynolds remembered - a music promoter who changed the game Promoters take chances. By their very nature, they go out on a limb every time they go to work. Music • 26 Oct 18
Aretha Franklin remembered - a night out with the Queen Of Soul Jim Carroll remembers a night in New York with the incomparable Aretha Franklin, who died earlier today at her home in Detroit Music • 16 Aug 18
The Rattler: Why the Beastie Boys still matter We could do with a Grand Royal revival. Given that we're in the midst of a full-scale Nineties' revival, it's hard to believe we haven't ... The Rattler • 22 May 18
The Rattler: Why I'm going to see the Rolling Stones It's only rock 'n' roll, but JIm Carroll likes it. Music • 17 May 18
The Rattler's 10 - a compendium of cultural wows Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? Relax - Jim Carroll has you covered... The Rattler • 17 Apr 18
The Rattler: Jim Carroll on the Magic of Motown Decades on from when Motown was producing the hits and turning the world onto acts like Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin ... Music • 07 Mar 18
