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The 10 best jazz albums of 2023

Nikki Iles affirmed her flawless ear, Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke finished each other’s sentences and Tyshawn Sorey rewrote standard-song interpretation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023

Abbey Road engineer Ken Scott on recording The Beatles: “I was there when Eric Clapton played the solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but it was just another day at the office so it didn't mean anything at the time”

Best of 2023: On working with Lennon and McCartney: “Paul was exceedingly patient, and would keep on going until it was the way he wanted it, whereas John would prefer to get it over with as quickly as possible”

MusicRadar · Dec 26, 2023

James Hetfield on Metallica's new creative era: "I don't want to sit there and create the songs with Lars anymore – I want everyone to be a part of it and be in it"

The frontman is candid about the need for new approaches in an interview with Metallica's fanzine

MusicRadar · Dec 26, 2023

Dolly Parton Hopes To Be Invited To Tea With 'Adorable' Kate Middleton Again

The singer initially received an invite to have tea with the Princess of Wales while in London in August to promote her new album.

International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2023

The riff is a belter, the lyrics arrived out of thin air at Ringo Starr's house, and the promo video for it is pure pantomime – the story behind Beavis and Butthead’s favourite Judas Priest song

"Everyone's had a confrontation with a copper and likes to scream about breaking the law, don't they?" - Rob Halford

Metal Hammer · Dec 26, 2023

Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las Vegas

Pop superstar Taylor Swift celebrated Christmas Day by watching her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as they faced the Las Vegas Raiders in an important game for playoff positioning Monday

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2023

Taylor Swift Joins Travis Kelce to Cheer on Chiefs

Taylor Swift joins Santa Claus at Arrowhead Stadium to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders on ...

Top News · Dec 25, 2023

“Forget the luxuriant moustaches and sawn-off mike-stands that would come to define them: if the prog ethos meant avoiding the expected, they were definitely a prog band”: You’ve always known the truth about Queen

Mike Portnoy and Steve Howe provide supporting evidence that Bohemian Rhapsody is only the tip of the band’s boundary-pushing iceberg

Louder · Dec 25, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife says Christmas Day without Pogues singer 'physically hurts'

MacGowan’s funeral was held earlier this month following his death at the age of 65.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2023

Rita Ora Radiates Confidence in Stunning Red Dress and Smile

Discover how Rita Ora effortlessly steals the spotlight in a vibrant red dress, complementing her captivating smile and exuding confidence and style.

Top News · Dec 25, 2023