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Tributes are paid to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter and star of Once, who has died at the age of 56

He was killed this morning in a motorcycle accident

MusicRadar · Jul 29

“It rocks!”: Hear Tony Iommi's new single World Alone as the Black Sabbath icon announces his solo album

From The Dark will be released on October 23 and features Jorn Lande on vocals. Riffs guaranteed or your money back

MusicRadar · Jul 29

Would Dane Bowers reveal all the famous women he dated in an autobiography?

Another Level singer Dane Bowers reveals whether or not he would tell-all on his famous romances in an autobiography.

BANG Premier · Jul 29

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“We’re not trying to prove anything – it’s a great album, it rocks!” Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi releases solo single World Alone, announces long-awaited album From The Dark

The heavy metal architect’s first solo effort since 2005 drops in October

Metal Hammer · Jul 29

How Did Glen Hansard Die? Reluctant Actor Won an Oscar Before Tragic Death at 56

Irish musician Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning songwriter and frontman of the Frames, has died aged 56 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin, leaving a singular legacy of busking, film, and deeply felt songs.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard dead at 56

Dublin-born frontman of The Frames, who also played guitar with Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings, killed in motorbike crash

Louder · Jul 29

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

The Independent UK · Jul 29

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French musician Kavinsky hailed as ‘inspiration to many’ after death aged 50

The music producer and DJ was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday, it has been reported.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Glen Hansard: The Oscar winner who never stopped busking on Dublin’s streets

The Ballymun musician’s career began as a teenager busking in Grafton Street.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Noah Kahan's Co-Writer Calls Trump a 'Fat F*' After White House Uses Their Song 'American Cars'

Noah Kahan and co-writer Noah Levine criticise the White House for using their song 'American Cars' in a Trump social media post, highlighting ongoing artist disputes over political use of music.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Glen Hansard, celebrated Irish singer-songwriter and star of Oscar-winning movie Once, dies in motorcycle crash

Hansard was a music, acting and songwriting triple threat – fronting Irish band The Frames, building a respected solo career, and collaborating with the likes of Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen

Guitar World · Jul 29

The Beatles to release special edition of ‘pivotal’ album

The Beatles have previously shared special editions of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club, The White Album, Abbey Road, Let It Be and Revolver

The Independent UK · Jul 29

The Beatles’ unheard session recordings from Rubber Soul set to be released

Originally released in December 1965, the new edition will be released in October.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

BTS Boycott 2027 Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category, Call for Music Beyond 'Region or Language'

BTS will not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammys, opposing new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, advocating for music to be judged without geographical or linguistic boundaries

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

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Guitar World · Jul 29

“I’ve been playing the same bass since the ’80s. It’s the only one that could survive a Bad Brains show”: Why Bad Brains icon Darryl Jenifer traded punk for instrumental jazz – without changing his bass

The Bad Brains bassist discusses his new jazz album and why decades with one instrument taught him that great tone starts in your fingertips

MusicRadar · Jul 29

“The Queen guys were great but their fans just threw things at us – cigarette lighters, shoes, car keys, a loaf of bread, whatever”: How INXS endured a trial by fire to become a stadium rock band in their own right

“We learnt a lot from that whole experience”

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash, aged 56

IRISH singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died aged 56 in a motorcycle crash.

BANG Premier · Jul 29

BTS shock fans as they pull out of the 2027 Grammy Awards race

The group say they will not submit any music for Grammy consideration, citing concerns over regional and language divisions.

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MusicRadar · Jul 29

“That song has so much voodoo in it. It sounded like it was written under a full moon. It gets straight to the darkest parts of one’s psyche”: Kirk Hammett on the Fleetwood Mac classic that defines heavy music

The Metallica guitarist says he is in awe of The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown) and explains why metal owes a huge debt to the late Peter Green

Guitar World · Jul 29

Japanese man arrested for 7 years of loud guitar playing, has 40 guitars seized

The 61-year-old Kyoto resident reportedly gave his neighbors insomnia

The Independent UK · Jul 29

BTS pulls out of Grammys after creation of new ‘Asian Pop’ category

‘We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,’ K-pop group says

Guitar World · Jul 29

“I got to play Gary’s Les Paul from the Lizzy days. It was quite difficult, the action was horrendous. He had big, big hands”: Brian Robertson busts myths and shares war stories from Thin Lizzy’s glory days

Scott Gorham has long been the public face of Thin Lizzy. Now, Brian Robertson, the man behind Lizzy’s trademark six-string harmonies, gives us his perspective on the band’s classic era

Guitar World · Jul 29

“We were going to form a group at the time of the Beck’s Bolero sessions”: Jeff Beck was going to be part of the original Led Zeppelin, according to Jimmy Page

In a momentous sliding doors moment in rock history, Page and Beck had plans to form a twin-guitar act that would have been supported by Keith Moon and John Entwistle

Guitar World · Jul 29

“Even at nearly 80, he was still creative and highly motivated, looking forward to what his next range of guitars might be”: Remembering the late Alan Entwistle – pickups guru, guitar electrics whiz and repairman to the British blues boom

The great electronics designer has died at 79, leaving his retro-modern pickups to echo his genius in countless electric guitars

BANG Premier · Jul 29

Ellie Goulding includes song about 'falling in love' with partner Beau Minniear on new album

The Still Falling For You hitmaker has penned a cheeky, rom‑com‑ready love song that wouldn’t feel out of place in Bridget Jones on her forthcoming album.

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