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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

His former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the sad news on social media, describing Andy as 'a kind and beautiful soul'

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

Eurovision's Rylan Clark supported by Amanda Holden as he issues plea from Liverpool bar

The DJ loved his stay on Merseyside as the region hosted one of the world's greatest parties

Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2023

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, 59, dies after battle with cancer as Johnny Marr pays tribute

The 59-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

The Damned's Captain Sensible once invited The BBC to his parents' house and played a song to his rabbit

In which Captain Sensible blames alcohol for his choice of stage name, debuts his new song Rabbit Hutch Blues, and speaks with missionary zeal on the subject of nudity

Louder · May 19, 2023

Yes: a strong start and a lacklustre finish on 23rd studio album Mirror To The Sky

Mirror To The Sky is a new set of Yes songs to expand a discography that may go on forever

Louder · May 19, 2023

Glam sensations Starbenders launch vivacious new single Sex

"Starbenders are a rock'n'roll dream come true for every hard-luck dreamer occupying this third stone from the sun" - Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall

Louder · May 18, 2023

Rising Scots star picked by top DJs to play TRNSMT as Boogie Bar line-up released

Kirsty Fraser, known as Kooshty, was selected by a judging panel made up of BBC Radio 1’s Arielle Free, LF System and Hayley Zalassi.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

P!nk opens up about grief, marriage and the meaning of ‘Trustfall’

To support her new album, P!nk will embark on a massive stadium tour starting in July. The tour arrives at Wrigley Field on Aug. 12.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Music Review: Marty Stuart’s new album 'Altitude' is vibrant country inspired by the Byrds

“Altitude” is Marty Stuart’s first album in more than five years

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Taylor Swift fans point out VERY sweet detail about her new 'boyfriend' Matty Healy

Taylor Swift fans have pointed out a sweet detail about the singer's rumoured new beau, the 1975's Matty Healy, with many fans gushing over how he lets her walk in front of him but still leads her

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023