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Independent journalism, powered by our readers. Support us   Picks of the week ‘100,000 people are about to lose their minds!’   Four Tet on being the world’s unlikeliest superstar DJ Kieran Hebden is now playing arenas in a bromance with Fred Again and Skrillex. In a rare interview, he talks authenticity, bootlegging Taylor Swift – and his landmark legal battle with his old label Michael Imperioli   I still give Morrissey the benefit of the doubt Jamie Reid’s Sex Pistols artwork was a glorious assault on authority Jonathan Jones ‘I love being part of a collective female experience’   Inside the all-Taylor Swift club night sweeping the UK The Band’s Robbie Robertson captured a dream of what America was, is and might be Michael Hann Reviews Album of the week   Noname: Sundial – riveting rapper builds new ways of living The Hives   The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons – Swedish rockers are back, louder and faster than ever Jazz album of the month   Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Continuing – genre-hopping triumph from award-winning drummer Post Malone   Austin – up close and whiny Spotlight ‘What you rapping all Yorkshire for?’   How Leeds defied the doubters to become a hip-hop haven As a new rap exhibition opens in the city, west Yorkshire’s MCs remember how body popping gave way to bleak social commentary – and rap battles in their underpants Classical Come together   The democracy of the symphony – music’s greatest form? Franck   Hulda – grand guignol operatic curio Opera   Ruddigore – straight staging maroons G&S’s silly satire in the Victorian age National Youth Orchestra of Wales/Rizzi   Drama, history and humanity Add to playlist Robbie Robertson’s 10 best recordings   From Bob Dylan to the Band You may have missed ‘Critics wanted us to be a one-hit-wonder’   Back in Barbie world with Aqua The Scandinavian pop group’s sly, satirical take on Barbie pre-empted the hit film’s own subversion by 26 years. And they’ve noted some similarities … Forget Instagram influencers, Sinéad O’Connor showed mental illness as it truly is Hannah Jane Parkinson Everything the mainstream debate shrinks from, O’Connor put front and centre, says Guardian columnist Hannah Jane Parkinson From weird nostalgia to weak formats, 6 Music is having an identity crisis Daniel Dylan Wray In trying to shake off the ‘6 Music Dad’ tag and not be thought of as an indie rock hub, the BBC radio station isn’t sure what it wants to be any more ‘People would have lost their culture’   The Birmingham record label that saved south Asian music From a transistor radio shop, Oriental Star Agencies championed legends such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and nurtured bhangra to chart success. Its 84-year-old founder recalls how Get in touch If you have any questions or comments about any of our newsletters please email newsletters@theguardian.com Unlock exclusive extras through regular support Our supporters play a vital role in helping the Guardian remain fiercely independent. Their funding means we can keep our quality journalism open and free for everyone to read. Become a supporter and not only will you be supporting our mission but you’ll unlock exclusive extras, such as full access to our app, ad-free reading, and more. To unlock exclusive extras, save 20% on annual with £95 per year, or support us with £10 per month. Thank you. Support us   Manage your emails | Unsubscribe | Trouble viewing? You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber to Sleeve Notes. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396