After my first thoughts on “Stay Positive”, we’re continuing to unpick a record that I’m now suspecting is The Hold Steady’s masterpiece. Allan has been even more dedicated in the pursuit of meaning than I have, assiduously studying John Cassavetes’ “Opening Night”, since Craig Finn mentioned that it had a critical influence on his lyrics, most explicitly in "Slapped Actress".

What time is love? Your chance to quiz the man who once burnt a cool million...

Thoughtful, twisting, talent-heavy thriller of child abduction...from Ben Affleck?

This biopic of the doomed trumpeter and baby-voiced crooner Chet Baker

The Oscar winning actor speaks in depth about his directorial debut

Three of George Formby's instruments go under the hammer

Also Emmylou Harris, My Morning Jacket and Fleet Foxes in our releases round-up!

The Modfather’s White Album – a sprawling set of folk, alt-rock, electronica and fusion

From the archives: Clarence White shines on live set, Q & A with Roger McGuinn

Deluxe edition of 1988 classic