The ObserverPop and rockThe death and afterlife of an LA punkDarby Crash, singer of the Germs, the most outrageous band on the West Coast, died tragically in 1980 when he committed suicide. He ought to have become a celebrated rock icon but his death was overshadowed by John Lennon's murder the next day. Now a film about his explosive life has been made and the cult group has re-formed. Tim Adams tells a story of anarchy, chaos - and some music too. Read More...
Pop and rockInterview‘The hate and contempt are as strong as the love’: alt band Blonde Redhead on their twisted bondStevie ChickThe New York group – one of the very best in the US – are back with their first album in nine years. Here, the trio reveal how infighting, illness and anxiety almost destroyed them
Sit Down for Dinner, a record of deftly anxious songs about loss, is among Blonde Redhead’s finest work. Read More...
Trailer park Comedy films Dr Seuss' The Lorax: watch the trailer - video The town of Thneedville has got used to a life without trees, which have been cut down to make room for all the goods that the townsfolk need. In an attempt to impress the girl of his dreams, a young Thneed seeks out The Lorax - the mythical creature who may have the power to bring the trees back. Read More...