The Guardian's Music Podcast

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (2m00s), Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will Arnett (9m56s), Sirin Kale tries her hand at quiz show Mastermind (26m32s), and David Robson examines why we're so stressed about stress (41m08s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan (9m46s), Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra (18m30s), and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?” (34m40s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts

Have you ever wondered what famous people actually eat? In our new podcast, Guardian restaurant critic Grace Dent does just that, asking well-known guests to lift the lid on the food they turn to when they're at home alone – and what comfort foods have seen them through their lives. In the first episode, screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace about his childhood in Swansea, the delights of Woolworth's pork and egg pies, and how his husband's death informed his latest TV series, It's a Sin. Future guests will include Nish Kumar, Rafe Spall and Aisling Bea. Episodes willl be released every Tuesday – search for it wherever you get your podcasts

We wanted to bring you another episode from our Innermost series. In the last episode of our first season, two callers tell Leah Green how their relationships sent them down unexpected paths, one with criminal consequences Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to hear the rest of the series

The Guardian has launched a new series called Innermost that we think you will like. Each week, callers will tell Leah Green what's going on behind closed doors. In the first episode, we hear how an uncle's funeral and meals with an emotionally distant brother help James and Jess think about their families in new and unexpected ways. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to hear the rest of the series

This final episode in the Brasil Music Exchange series is dedicated to the very best new music from Recife and Rio de Janeiro. What put Recife on the map was the ground-breaking Manguebeat cultural movement that kick-started an unprecedented creative explosion and long-time major music capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is most associated with bossa nova and samba. Join us in this farewell to the Paralympics with this explosive last episode

São Paulo is a megacity of over 20 million people and it's the buzz at the heart of the independent music scene in Brazil. We feature music from the forefront of the SP new wave right now, with Metá Metá and their “apocalyptic afropunk”, the gorgeous pop melodies of Tulipa, indie rock princes Holger and hip hop star Criolo.

This episode is dedicated to Northern Brazil with new sounds from Amazonas state, Pará, Ceará and beyond. Right now a northern influence is taking the whole country by storm. Raw tecnobrega beats, twangy guitarrada riffs and bouncy carimbó rhythms are working their way into the national soundtrack. We go to the source

This is the Brasil Music Exchange Paralympic special, bringing you the best new music direct from Brazil! This show is powered by Brazil's bass-heavy beats - from dub and hip hop to sci-fi ragga. We go nationwide and check out the new Bahia Bass scene with tracks by Som Peba and A.MA.SSA. We play Rio rasteirinha by OMULU and outer-space bass by São Paulo's sants and Cybass. Plus deep dub masters Digitaldubs, tropical bass kings Tropkillaz, hip hop maverick MC Sombra and more!

This is the last episode of the Brasil Music Exchange! Over the past month we've brought you the best that Brasil has to offer. In this final episode Jody Gillett celebrates the women of new Brazilian music. Our all-female playlist includes the São Paulo vanguard sounds of Juçara Marçal, Tulipa and Céu, Bahia's new voice Jurema, veteran carimbó queen Dona Onete and much more.

Brasil Music Exchange brings you the best new music direct from Brazil! This episode features cover versions of vintage classics and long-lost gems by the new generation. Our ever diverse playlist goes from samba to ska, choro to forró. Playlist highlights include the traditional Bahian choir As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, São Paulo young guns Bixiga 70 and the deep treasure that is Goma-Laca.

Brasil Music Exchange brings you the best new music direct from Brazil. This show puts the spotlight on outstanding recent releases from across the country. The playlist features national stars Criolo and Emicida, solo debuts by Donatinho and Russo Passapusso and new tracks from Anelis Assumpção and folk disrupter Siba. We go from hip hop to samba-rock, afro-punk to indie pop. Come connect with the independent artists reinventing the sound of Brazil

We're continuing our trip across Brazil with great new sounds from the heart of the country. This show dedicated to the central zone focuses on music from the capital, Brasilia, rock city Goiânia and indie hub Belo Horizonte. Our playlist highlights include rising psychedelic stars Boogarins, alt-rock storytellers A Fase Rosa and blazing Brazilian hip hop by Flávio Renegado and Flora Matos.

Artists in Brazil have a secret weapon - the incredible heritage of a country that is a bonafide musical giant. Right now they are also plugged into global currents and making their own innovative, unique and super-accessible music. This show is a whirlwind trip featuring 12 new tracks from artists across the whole country, from the deep south right up to the Amazon.

Fresh from Brazil, this is a great introduction into the very best new sounds from all over. You'll hear the latest releases from Samba's woman at the end of the world, Elza Soares, Salvador's brilliant BaianaSystem and hip hop star Criolo. Plus brand new debuts: sweetness from Fioti, deepness from Ziminino and much more.

The Guardian's Ben Beaumont-Thomas plays some of the best tracks from the new slew of crate-digging labels

Stewart Lee joins us for a cruise through the alternative comedy scene in the 80s and the bands that helped soundtrack it

Super producer John McEntire from Tortoise gives us a snapshot of Chicago's alternative music scene through the ages from Howlin' Wolf to Jim O'Rourke

Leftfield folk singer Richard Dawson takes us on a trip through the outer fringes of unaccompanied singing

Soap dodgers Saul and Lias from Fat White Family play us an hour of their favourite weird and woozy outsider ballads

Electronic musician Matthew Herbert talks about the pivotal records that helped him understand rhythm

The frontman from Primal Scream hauls a bag of his favourite infidelity themed records down to the NTS studios for our latest live radio show

Let's face it glam's had a bad press. But does it deserve a second try? Alexis puts the case for its inclusion in the rock canon

From Sun Ra to the Slits, Neneh Cherry kicks off our new NTS radio series in London with a show dedicated to the spirit of punk in jazz and jazz in punk

Traditional lenders often shy away from the creative industries – what can startup bands and independent musicians do to get on the road to financial success?

As part of our Christmas appeal Tim Dowling has created a Christmas song with Ed Harcourt and Kathryn Williams

It's a bumper Singles Club, with tracks from Manic Street Preachers, Kelela, Raul Midón and Years and Years

Luke Turner brings us a joyful noise as he rounds up the month in ear-bleeding music. Plus tracks from Lykke Li, Babe and Benjamin Brooker in Singles Club

Rebecca Nicholson reports from the desert storm of Coachella. Plus tracks from Courtney Barnett, Lana Del Rey and Linkin Park

Pete Paphides goes back in time to ponder David Bowie's gnomic beginnings and bad outfits from the Beatles. Plus the Roots, Ed Sheeran and Boots in Singles Club

A preview of a day celebrating the wonky electronic wonders of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, plus memories of Frankie Knuckles, and singles from Rita Ora, SZA and Chance the Rapper, and Joyce Muniz

Our guru of all things heavy rounds up the latest in metal from Metallica, Babymetal and a tribute to Ronnie James Dio. Plus tracks from Mac DeMarco, le1f and Indiana in Singles Club

Music Weekly podcast: South By Southwest report

Alexis hears all about the Classic Album Sundays club, plus new music from the Kooks, Jheine Aiko and OFF!

Can you remaster the mastery of Oasis? Plus, what Sydney trio Movement and Jaffa Cakes have in common, Pete Paphides revisits Smash Hits, circa 1983, and a track from Haim

Michael Hann on why he believes in UFO, plus singles from Pender Street Steppers, the Horrors and Little Dragon

Hangovers at the ready as we attempt to make sense of the 2014 Brit Awards, from Bowie to Beyoncé

Annie Clark, aka St Vincent, spins the five defining tracks of her career. Plus tracks from Kelis, Shura and the Amazing Snakeheads get a right good listening to in Singles Club

Also, Alexis Petridis brings you his take on Malcolm McLaren's debut album – 1983's Duck Rock

Tracks from Elbow, Meridian Dan and The War On Drugs, plus the latest ear-bleeders from Luke Turner of the Quietus

Pete Paphides, the Time Lord of pop, goes back to 1972. Plus music from Bibio, Holly Herndon and Disclosure

We've got new music from Wild Beasts, Cashmere Cat and Neneh Cherry in Singles Club. Plus, Dan Hancox gives us a kick up the parochial backside with his pick of world beats

And they are … FKA Twigs, Dornik, Rainy Milo, Teleman, East India Youth and Courtney Barnett

Christmas is coming, and it's time for the pod team to cast their ears across the past year and select their musical hightlights of 2013

Take a trip back to December 1965 with Pete Paphides, plus new music from Sky Ferreira, Tensnake and Busy Signal

Electronic music maker James Ferraro talks about his album that reflects on the Twin Towers attacks, plus Alexis Petridis on Elton John, Russia and him

Singles from Death Grips, Busta Rhymes and Toy, plus Talulah Gosh on winding up the macho indie scene

Music Weekly: Swedish satanists Ghost haunt the Guardian's studios, plus singles club and the week's news

Giorgio Moroder: the hitmaker talks about his stellar career as a super-producer, songwriter, electronic pioneer and mentor to an impressive roster of acts• See Giorgio Moroder interviewed on video here

Music from Jungle, Young Fathers and Blood Orange in Singles Club. Plus all the angst of the 80s as Pete Paphides embarks on another Parallel History of Pop

Was James Blake the right choice? Will David Bowie ever get over it? The strange effect of Jake Bugg … our music team try to find their way through the Mercury maze