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Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain't easy

Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to the songs of Burt Bacharach belies the mastery of his talent in crafting perfect moments in music.

The Conversation

Wild Youth frontman dismisses claims of row with Sex Pistol John Lydon

EXCLUSIVE: The Dublin band were crowned as Ireland's Eurovision bid last Friday after impressing audiences with their single "We Are One"

Dublin Live

R. Kelly attorneys ask for sentence of about 11 years for Chicago federal conviction stemming from sex abuse of teen girls

CHICAGO — Lawyers for R. Kelly early Friday asked a federal judge in Chicago to sentence the disgraced R&B singer to about 11 years in prison for his conviction last year for repeatedly sexually abusing his teenage goddaughter and others on videotape decades ago.

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Madonna responds to criticism over her appearance at the Grammy Awards: ‘You won’t break my soul’

‘Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in’

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor shares snaps of 'mad night' with Chris Brown ahead of sold out Dublin shows

The pair were snapped together ahead of Brown's Dublin shows.

Irish Mirror

How to apply for free tickets to King Charles’s coronation concert at Windsor

The line-up will be made public in the upcoming weeks

Evening Standard

Burt Bacharach: 10 of his greatest songs

Recording with Hal David, Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, the late songwriter’s discog includes some of the best pop songs ever written

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John Grant review – uncanny beauty with jagged edges

Performing a stripped-back show as part of the Piccadilly piano festival, the singer-songwriter gave a forceful performance of some his most wrenching material – but there was laughter in the dark

The Guardian - UK

Burt Bacharach created music for all the ways men fall in love

American composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94, is arguably one the greatest songwriters of all time. With hits going back to the 1950s, Bacharach continued working until the age of 92.

The Conversation

Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World album review – 40 years on they’re still making marvellous things happen

It’s the New Jersey trio’s 17th album and they’ve been pushing at their familiar style, finding cracks in the bedrock of their sound

Evening Standard

Sir Tom Jones sells out Cardiff Castle gig in 10 minutes and tickets for extra date snapped up too

An extra date added to cope with demand has also sold out

Wales Online

Thousands of free tickets available for King's Coronation concert

Huge names are expected to perform at the celebration of the King's Coronation at Windsor Castle

Liverpool Echo

What is Apple Music Replay and how can I see mine?

You can take a look at your most played songs, artists, and albums of the year.

Liverpool Echo

Experience: I’ve seen Status Quo 487 times

When I die, I’ll be buried in a casket made from melted Quo records

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Headliner named for biggest metropolitan festival in UK

The Victorious festival takes place in Southsea, Hampshire over the August bank holiday weekend.

Edinburgh Live

Lewis Capaldi announces extra Edinburgh date and special guest for sell-out gig

The Pointless singer has announced an extra tour date for his homecoming gig in Edinburgh after tickets for the Royal Highland Showgrounds sold out 'within seconds' earlier this year.

Belfast Live

Lewis Capaldi support act announced for Belfast Vital gig

They will take to the stage with Lewis at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Sunday, September 3

Evening Standard

Dionne Warwick: Burt Bacharach’s death ‘like losing a family member’

Bacharach co-wrote a number of Warwick’s biggest hits, including Walk On By

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The Guardian - UK

Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World review – a glorious blend of squalling guitars and introspective ballads

A quintessential YLT album – but this time, even as Ira Kaplan is wringing his guitar for noise, drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley is turning down the volume

The Guardian - US

‘It’s important for me to do’: Rihanna heads to the Super Bowl stage

Superstar singer is the much-anticipated half-time performer on the biggest US sports night of the year but what can we expect?

Louder

"We were living on next to nothing and weren't even able to pay the gas bill": The song that transformed Dire Straits' fortunes and set them on the path to global fame

Inspired by watching a hopeless jazz combo play in a deserted pub, Sultans Of Swing sent Dire Straits on a journey to superstardom

The Independent UK

Paramore review, This Is Why: A heartfelt outburst of 21st century angst

Hayley Williams shouts lines like protest slogans on a sixth album that unravels the myriad contradictions of modern life

Newcastle Herald

Jimmie Allen and Gavin Degraw in Newcastle for new country music festival

They will be joined by Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and The Buckleys at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, April 18.

Newcastle Herald

Indie heavyweights Spacey Jane announce return mission

FRESH from another breakthrough triple j Hottest 100 season, Spacey Jane are headed back to Newcastle.

Evening Standard

Paramore: This is Why album review – grab onto this excellent collection

The Tennessee guitar pop band’s sixth album ranges from volcanic energy to slower tracks that suggest an appealing maturity

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