Alexis Petridis
Alexis Petridis is a British music journalist and critic, known for his insightful reviews and commentary on contemporary music. As the chief music critic for The Guardian, he has covered a wide range of musical genres and artists, including Patti Smith, providing analysis and reflections on their contributions to the music industry.
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Alexis Petridis is a music journalist for the Guardian, known for his insightful commentary on music.
Genesis und das Hochamt des Prog-Rock
Switzerland· 2025-12-22
Alexis Petridis wrote a review describing a concert as a way to part parents from their cash.
The Guardian has only ever published 15 zero-star reviews. Here they all are | Television
United Kingdom· 2025-11-05
Alexis Petridis provided an insightful review of D'Angelo's contributions to music in The Guardian.
Farðu vel fagra sál
Iceland· 2025-10-27
The success part is obvious.
The Life of a Showgirl is a massive hit – and massively divisive. What should Taylor Swift do next? | Taylor SwiftUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Alexis Petridis described Gwenno Saunders' album 'Le Kov' as a concept album about Cornwall.
Neues Album «Utopia» – eine Hommage an Städte und ErinnerungenSwitzerland· 2025-08-07
Alexis Petridis described The 1975's performance as bold, experimental, and ultimately hugely impressive.
Charli xcx marries George Daniel in low-key London ceremony | Charli xcxUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20
Alexis Petridis noted a strange disconnection between the nostalgic tone of Noel's lyrics and Liam's performance.
confira o que os críticos disseram do show que marcou o retorno do Oasis
Brazil· 2025-07-05
Alexis Petridis praised the Oasis reunion in a five-star review.
‘Magically, exhaustingly uplifting’: what the papers say about Oasis | OasisUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05Alexis Petridis discusses his dream Oasis tour setlist.
The masterplan: Alexis Petridis on his dream Oasis tour setlist | OasisUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
Alexis Petridis wrote about how quickly stories can become overheated in 2025 regarding Kneecap.
Kneecap owes Keir Starmer, the BBC and Helen from Wales a thank you – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-02
Alexis Petridis’s verdict on Olivia Rodrigo's performance was that it feels like more of an event than any other big set this year.
Good for you! Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay | Glastonbury 2025United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Alexis Petridis described the 1975's performance as bold and hugely impressive.
Welcome to the Ministry of Happiness! Glastonbury kicks off for 2025 – photo essay | Glastonbury 2025United Kingdom· 2025-06-28
Alexis Petridis writes about Slick Rick's long absence from releasing albums.
Six great reads: tradwives v radwives, hollowed-out London and the last musical genius? |United Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Alexis Petridis reflects on his experiences interviewing a legendary American musician.
Six great reads: the trouble with ‘great men’, Fire Island’s hedonistic party palaces and close encounters with Sly Stone |United Kingdom· 2025-06-14
Alexis Petridis reported that Sly Stone left behind thousands of unreleased songs at the time of his death.
Muere a los 82 años Sly Stone, revolucionario del funk y del ‘soul’ psicodélico | Cultura
Spain· 2025-06-09
Alexis Petridis is the chief rock and pop critic who shares his experiences and thoughts on Spotify's music recommendations.
‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify? | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Alexis Petridis is a journalist who interviewed Sly Stone about his life and career.
Sly Stone, el artista que cambió la historia de la música y desapareció: “Tenía todo y lo tiró por la borda casi a conciencia” | ICONSpain· 2025-04-16
The Guardian’s Alexis Petridis describing a June 2024 concert as 'moving, powerful and unexpected.'
Patti Smith to perform Horses in full on 50th anniversary tour | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
