Afghanistan has a strong musical tradition and a thriving pop music scene -- now cowed into silence by the Taliban’s rise.

Imagine being afraid for your safety because you have been learning to play the piano or sitar. This is what students and staff at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) are now facing ...

As The Afghan Whigs release Do To The Beast, their first new album in 16 years, we delve into the Uncut archive to revisit the band’s dapper frontman recalling the albums and songs that changed ...