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Ludovic Hunter-Tilney has been writing for the FT since 1998.
In 2014 he won the London Press Club’s Arts Reviewer of the year award. He lives in London.
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This combative show from the former Pink Floyd member was selective in who it chose as its targets
The 11th studio album by Dave Grohl’s band follows the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins and the frontman’s mother
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The Welsh duo show an ability to evoke feeling and an attentiveness to texture on their debut release
Rubbery electronic basslines and locked-on dance beats give the songs a pulsing energy
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The Brooklyn-based rapper reunites with LA producer Kenny Segal for an expertly plotted album
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