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Tori Amos on her ‘trial by fire’ menopause, idyllic Cornwall life and wild tours: ‘I’m full-on rock’n’roll’

Tori Amos on her ‘trial by fire’ menopause, idyllic Cornwall life and wild tours: ‘I’m full-on rock’n’roll’

Tori Amos is living the rock’n’roll life that many can only dream of. At 62 – or “59 plus three”, as she prefers to put it – the flame-haired American singer-songwriter is fully embracing her second act, celebrating the recent release of her 18th album and enjoying afterparties with 4am bedtimes on tour. This spring and summer, Tori is embarking on her biggest tour of Europe in a decade, followed by a string of US shows. She’ll be performing tracks from her extensive catalogue of songs, which includes the Nineties hits Cornflake Girl and Professional Widow, along with tracks from her latest album, In Times of Dragons. © Tori AmosTori Amos’ new album Her new lease of life comes after navigating menopause.  The Grammy Award-nominated star describes it “a trial by fire” – but one that she tackled and triumphed over with medical help. “I’ll be really honest with you – my testosterone level was at, like, nowhere,” she says. “I was exhausted, and when you’re exhausted, I don’t think you can necessarily make clear decisions …

I paid homage to David Bowie on a special Soho staycation with a rock’n’roll twist

I paid homage to David Bowie on a special Soho staycation with a rock’n’roll twist

As the world stopped to mourn David Bowie’s passing, 10 January 2016 seemed to mark the day the music died. Ten years later, however, rock’n’roll is still very much alive in a corner of Soho that boasts a proud musical legacy. The Sex Pistols once lived in Denmark Street, the Rolling Stones recorded in the area and Bowie hung out here, helping to establish a heritage that’s still visible in the numerous guitar shops that have long packed this compact street’s 100-yard length. Now, Chateau Denmark is providing the ideal way to soak up the neighbourhood’s rich history, offering 44 apartments and rooms across 16 buildings on Denmark Street, all imaginatively crafted to bring a rock’n’roll twist to the luxury London hotel. Chateau Denmark provides a luxe sanctuary in Soho Whether you’re a native of the capital or simply visiting, it’s an ideal base from which to explore Soho, whether you fancy taking in world-class art at the nearby National Gallery or perusing the big brands and unique boutiques of Covent Garden. There’s also a …