Travis announce UK tour, share Bus as third single from forthcoming L.A. Times album Travis line up 12-date UK tour in December, unveil video for Bus Louder · Jun 7, 2024
Surprise songs, secret guests and hidden details: the ultimate guide to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour As Eras reaches the UK this week, brush up on what to expect, from the likely setlist to the bewildering array of merch options The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour finally lands in the UK as excitement reaches fever pitch Fans in Edinburgh are already queuing outside Murrayfield Stadium as pop star prepares to launch UK leg of her globe-trotting Eras show The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
Zara McFarlane: Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan review – terrific tribute to a jazz legend The British jazz singer pays homage to Vaughan with earthiness and spontaneity: an animated reinvention of these classics The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Liam Gallagher at the O2 review: a heartfelt celebration of Oasis' enduring power Leaning into the warmth of the occasion, Gallagher even put aside a decade of squabbling and dedicated a song to his brother Noel, ‘one of the greatest songwriters ever’ Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2024
“How could Syd Barrett find being in the back of a van with the lads interesting, when his head was out there? You’re working all the time in your head”: The prog credentials of Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon There are hints throughout the band’s catalogue, but cult album I Trawl The Megahertz, built from quotes found in broadcast media, is Exhibit A in the prog case Louder · Jun 7, 2024
Raye says ambitious new song ‘Genesis’ is ‘a plea and a cry for help’ Exclusive: Pop star shares the three-act project she has been working on for past year-and-a-half, which incorporates jazz, big band, R&B and hip-hop while reflecting on the demons plaguing society The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
Tems review, Born in the Wild: Sprawling debut proves Nigerian star is in it for the long haul The artist born Temilade Openiyi is resolutely confident in her own allure – and rightly so The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
"There was almost a Mafiosi-style meeting about me joining them": Richie Kotzen looks back on life in Poison, Mr Big, the Winery Dogs and more Richie Kotzen has just arrived in Europe for a lengthy tour, with UK dates in July Metal Hammer · Jun 7, 2024
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss release mesmerising cover of When The Levee Breaks Plant and Krauss's hypnotic version of When The Levee Breaks arrives with the duo's North American tour already underway Louder · Jun 7, 2024
‘I wish I had enjoyed success more’: Jon Bon Jovi on megahits, marriage – and his fears for his career For years the frontman couldn’t enjoy the rock star ride – and now that he finally is, a vocal injury could end it. He explains how he stays upbeat, even with the US ‘at a precipice’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Scottish Greens call for ticket levy ahead of Taylor Swift gigs CHARGING music fans a levy on tickets for the biggest gigs – such as Taylor Swift’s Eras tour – could have a “transformative impact” on… The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024
"Rock songs, power ballads, it’s a big-sounding record designed to be played to big rooms": Bon Jovi fight for their future on Forever Following Jon Bon Jovi's vocal surgery, the band are back, and it's about time Louder · Jun 7, 2024
"Sure, Trower sounded like Hendrix, but he certainly didn't play like him": Robin Trower's classic Bridge Of Sighs gets a lavish 50th birthday makeover British guitar hero Robin Trower’s finest hour, expanded Louder · Jun 6, 2024
Louder · Jun 6, 2024 "A snapshot of a guitar man at the height of his powers": The first MC5 album in half a century is confirmed – first single out now Originally slated for release in 2022, Heavy Lifting will finally see the light of day later this year
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Dolly Parton planning for musical based on her life to land on Broadway in 2026 ‘Hello, I’m Dolly,’ will include a mixture of newly written songs and ‘all your favorites’
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 Dolly Parton To Debut Broadway Musical 'Hello, I'm Dolly' Dolly Parton's iconic life story comes to Broadway in 'Hello, I'm Dolly,' a musical extravaganza featuring new songs and classic hits.
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024 Tems: 'Prison was a once in a lifetime experience that I feel honoured to have had' She’s worked with Beyoncé, Drake and Rihanna even before releasing her first LP, and is one step from superstardom. Amy Francombe hears how the Nigerian-born London singer chalks it all up to a higher power ahead of her round-the-world tour
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Why do airlines overbook flights and what happens if you are offloaded? Selling more tickets than there are seats available works for everyone – as long as airlines handle it correctly
Guitar World · Jun 6, 2024 “At the beginning John Lydon really loved it, and there was a real sense that it was great. And then, of course, it got very dark”: Jah Wobble on PiL, going back to his P-Bass – and why he’s reworking Metal Box The post-punk pioneer gets back to his P-Bass, which he thinks of as a lifeform, and prepares to rework classic album Metal Box on tour – without ripping off reggae
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026 Broadway has had great success with “Hello, Dolly.”
Metal Hammer · Jun 6, 2024 "We're excited to finally have a song come out!" Listen to Halestorm and I Prevail's new team-up single, Can U See Me In The Dark? Hard rock heavyweights Halestorm and metalcore heroes I Prevail have collaborated for a brand new single!
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024 Charli XCX: Brat review – insecurity-obliterating anthems by pop’s most human superstar Beyond the sleaze, grinding bass and it-girl in-jokes, the British visionary’s sixth album is a masterpiece that understands how a hard persona can offer protection
Guitar World · Jun 6, 2024 “A brand-new Marshall and an Epiphone, if you dial it in right, can sound like a sunburst Les Paul through a vintage Bluesbreaker”: Joe Bonamassa explains why great tones are “much cheaper than people realize” The blues ace and vintage guitar collector says you don't need expensive gear to get classic tones
Louder · Jun 6, 2024 70s prog rockers Absolute Elsewhere finally release second album Playground Absolute Elswhere recorded second album Playground in 1976 but the arrival of punk rock left it languishing in the vaults