Yann Tiersen

The Breton composer has always liked to think about life in the broadest possible way. It’s partly why he decided to go on tour by boat

Best of collection features collaborations with John Grant, Gruff Rhys and others

A new MA course in Dublin will teach composing for film. It’s a popular job in the US, but can such an instinctive art be taught – and to whom?

The days when audiences outside France sniggered at French music are well and truly over thanks to acts such as Phoenix and Daft Punk. Jim Carroll on how French music got so hip

From relentless rehearsal to tireless touring, Little Green Cars have never lacked driving ambition. With their debut album, things are ready to shift up a gear, but they’re ready for life in the fast lane