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The Pretenders to headline The Independent’s stage at The Great Escape festival

The legendary band fronted by Chrissie Hynde will play a special show at the festival in Brighton

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

The Mon return with eye-catching video for new song Where

Ufomammut bassist/vocalist Urlo's solo project The Mon will release second album Eye in May

Louder · Mar 20, 2023

Rod Stewart issues health update after cancelling gigs over illness

Rod Stewart looked upbeat and ready to go as he reassured fans he's able to perform at his next concert in Australia, having had to cancel one at the weekend at the last minute

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

These names are used in more song titles than any others

More than two million unique track titles from Spotify playlists were analysed to come up with the results

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Bristol Sounds announces Self Esteem for Sunday headliner

Bristol Sounds takes place from June 22 to June 25

Bristol Post · Mar 20, 2023

Orlando Bloom surprises revellers by performing Irish folk song in Windsor pub

The actor, 46, took to the mic at The Alma pub on St. Patrick’s Day

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett once believed that Alice Cooper's cornflakes were singing and dancing for his entertainment

When Pink Floyd came to stay at Alice Cooper's house in Venice Beach in 1968, Syd Barrett was in "a different headspace" Cooper recalls

Louder · Mar 20, 2023

Liam Gallagher reveals what he misses most about performing alongside his brother Noel in Oasis

Liam Gallagher reveals what he misses most about being in Oasis with his brother Noel, and responds to rumours about the band's 'reunion'

Louder · Mar 20, 2023

Chester Bennington would have turned 47 today. In 2017, in his final interview, he gave us these touching words about his friend and hero, Chris Cornell

In the summer of 2017, we spoke to Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington about the life and legacy of his friend, late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. Here's what he had to say

Metal Hammer · Mar 20, 2023

Hawkwind founder and guitarist Mick Slattery dies after short illness

Hawkwind's Mick Slattery has died at the age of 75, his bandmates have confirmed following a short illness as Dave Brock paid tribute

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023