Folk, classical and jazz textures from a quietly stellar band back the singer’s elegant, swooping voice on an almighty debut tour

Former Napalm Death drummer Mick Harris has sparked debate among musicians about how to tackle senior years

Fused from jungle, rave and soul, trip-hop filled the coffee tables of the 90s, and is now inspiring Billie Eilish’s generation. So why is the term so despised by many?

We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree

On the 25th anniversary of their classic debut, Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley reflect on how the album came together

The Portishead singer is not a trained soprano but her wracked style brings out the work’s eerie desperation

Following the announcement of this year’s nominees, we run the rule over the 26 albums that have earned the crown, from Klaxons and James Blake to M People and Talvin Singh

He’s the rapper and former gang member who resists every gangsta cliche – so his music taste naturally extends from Depeche Mode to Lil Boosie and 99 Red Balloons

The Bristol trio’s quiet ruminations on place and mood are distinct and enchanting

It’s 20 years since the release of Dummy, Portishead’s trip-hop masterpiece. To mark the anniversary, here’s a classic interview from 1994 - originally published in the Independent on Sunday and lifted from Rock’s Backpages