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Behind the scenes at the Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds launch, as the band plan a documentary

We hear the band were set to play live, but changed the plan late on

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Moon landings, light-minutes and Duran Duran’s three Taylors – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

The Chemical Brothers - For That Beautiful Feeling review: the duo strike the perfect formula

Thirty years on from their debut, The Chemical Brothers still know how to get you on your feet

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Raye, Arctic Monkeys and Fred Again.. nominated for Mercury Prize

Lauren Laverne will host the ceremony on Thursday at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Camp Cope’s Georgia Maq: ‘I am damn proud that dangerous men in music still warn each other about me’

The trailblazing frontwoman has delivered a blistering keynote at Australian music industry conference Bigsound ahead of her band’s final shows

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

Piano used by Freddie Mercury sells for £1.7m in huge auction of his personal items at Sotheby’s

Mercury used the Yamaha baby grand piano to compose Bohemian Rhapsody and other hits

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Noel Gallagher banned from driving for six months over unpaid speeding fines

Chauffeur was behind wheel on both occasions, but Oasis star, who has no licence, was registered keeper of vehicle and failed to identify driver in time

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

The Rolling Stones confirm new album Hackney Diamonds’ release date at hysterically entertaining launch event

The three music legends were interviewed by comedian Jimmy Fallon at the Hackney Empire

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Pearl Jam comes ‘Alive’ in heartfelt United Center show

Pearl Jam filled Tuesday night with as much Second City tributes as they did songs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

The Rolling Stones: Angry review – Jagger’s a hoot in strutting, barnstorming return

The first single from new album Hackney Diamonds is a hilarious tale of arguing lovers, animated by bold soloing and evident creative hunger

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023