The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Babylon Sisters’ by Steely Dan Steely Dan were innovators who pushed musicians and record companies to the very limits of tolerance, writes Mark Rosin, as he selects ‘Babylon Sisters’… by Mark Rosin May 10, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Zimkita Sidumo Interior designer Zimkita Sidumo gives us a glimpse of her very stylish and stationery-filled world… by Sarah Buitendach May 8, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Autumn Leaves’ by Cannonball Adderley WI’m having lunch today with an old friend from out of town who I haven’t seen in years and who’s an accomplished jazz alto… by Mark Rosin May 3, 2026 Art & Culture·Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Depreston’ by Courtney Barnett Courtney Barnett turns everyday life into sharp, witty indie rock – and her song ‘Depreston’ captures suburban nuance and humour… by Mark Rosin April 26, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Fran Luckin Back scratchers, Sting and Cy Twombly – a glimpse inside Fran Luckin’s mind… by Sarah Buitendach April 24, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Answering Bell’ by Ryan Adams Ryan Adams’s ‘Answering Bell’ revisits his ‘Gold’-era highs, balancing Americana brilliance with a turbulent personal and professional arc… by Mark Rosin April 19, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Sarah Lotz From the woods of Shropshire, British author Sarah Lotz on giant spiders, silly hats and strange adventures… by Sarah Buitendach April 17, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Lost Coastlines’ by Okkervil River Mark Rosin revisits ‘Lost Coastlines’ by Okkervil River, a folk-rock gem blending melancholy, melody and a surprising Motown groove.… by Mark Rosin April 12, 2026 Pleasure 3
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Brendah Nyakudya The Club Med PR, content and social influence manager on artworks that burn, Zimbabwean pens and more… by Sarah Buitendach April 10, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘The Tender Trap’ by Stacey Kent This magical version of 'The Tender Trap' is a great example of Stacey Kent's joyous, jaunty and jazzy ways… by Mark Rosin March 29, 2026 Pleasure 1
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