The Piano review – cockle-warming TV with a major problem at its core
As people play their hearts out on station platforms, this is undoubtedly stirring stuff – but there’s always been something terribly odd plaguing it too
December 2023
TV review
The Piano at Christmas review – so moving it’s spine-tingling
The talent show’s festive edition is a generous-spirited joy, which catches up with past contestants and introduces celebrity guests. It warms the cockles of your heart
February 2023
Tinkling the ivories and tugging the heart strings: is The Piano the most uplifting TV talent show ever?
TV review
The Piano review – Claudia Winkleman’s new talent show is an utter delight
April 2015
The measure
From McQueen’s makeup to Mika: what’s hot and what’s not this week
Sound the horn for side partings, chalk stripes and Marcello Mastroianni; stifle a yawn for penis flashing, floral shoes and teenagers
October 2012
Mika meets Dita Von Teese: 'I've had to work hard to stay like this'
The flamboyant singer and the burlesque performer share their thoughts on fetishism, sexuality and pop as the ultimate masquerade
Mika: The Origin of Love – review
The hits and hooks are few and far between on Mika's third album, finds Hermione Hoby
Mika: The Origin of Love – review
Laurel Canyon meets Steve Reich? The pitch for Mika's new album sounds ridiculous, but it makes sense when you hear it, writes Caroline Sullivan
September 2012
This week's new tracks
This week's new tracks
Ellie Goulding | David Guetta Feat Sia | Mika Feat Pharrell Williams | Alt-J | One Direction
August 2012
New music
New music: Mika feat Pharrell – Celebrate
Michael Cragg: A slinky, Daft Punk-esque ode to getting over yourself and having a bit of a laugh
July 2012
Mika – review
Mika's showmanship shines through in a live gig, and the merits of his hummable disco-pop take a back seat when he's leaping from his piano to straddle his keyboard player, writes James Smart
June 2011
Meet the superfans
One has an onion pickled by Terry Pratchett. Another has a pair of Neil Diamond's underpants. And the Shane Richie car has to be seen to be believed. Interviews by Leo Benedictus
January 2011
If you're not on the list: the BBC Sound Of … poll
Each January, the music industry eagerly awaits the BBC Sound Of … poll, and its predictions for the year's hottest pop acts. But has it become a kiss of death, asks Chris Salmon
May 2010
This week's new tracks
Singles out this week
Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Toni Braxton | Mika Vs Red One | Cascada | Taio Cruz Feat Ke$ha
January 2010
From Arcade Fire to Mika, Owen Pallett is the industry's go-to guy for a lavish orchestral arrangement
Musicians counter falling CD sales with 'added value' packages to woo fans
September 2009
The Q&A
Q&A: Mika
'My guiltiest pleasure? Shoplifting, just the small stuff like toys or pick 'n' mix'
Mika: The Boy Who Knew Too Much
While aggressively catchy, you only wish Mika would mature more rapidly, says Hugh Montgomery
This week's new tracks
Pete Cashmore's new releases review
Bananarama | P Money Ft Vince Harder | The Non-Commissioned Officers | Mika | Pixie Lott
August 2009
Mika
Roundhouse, LondonThe clown prince of pop delivers singalong fun with an anxious edge, says Betty Clarke
