Foo Fighters say they’ll remain a band after death of Taylor Hawkins Without the late drummer, ‘we’re going to be a different band going forward.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2023
Modest Mouse founding member Jeremiah Green dies at age 45 Green, who had been the band’s drummer, had been diagnosed with cancer ‘a short while ago’ The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2023
The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan confirms 'serious illness' after hospitalisation Shane said that he was "still suffering" Liverpool Echo · Jan 1, 2023
Johnny Marr pays heartfelt tribute to bandmate who died aged 45 The drummer had been battling a stage four cancer diagnosis Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023
Turning tables: the UK’s new vinyl manufacturer riding the music revival For the past year a Middlesbrough pressing plant has been helping artists make records, and there is no sign of demand slowing down The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023
Robert Forster: Venus by Television is the most perfect song of all time The former Go-Betweens frontman recounts how, as a teenager, he fell under the spell of Television’s album Marquee Moon The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2023
The wreckage of Brexit is all around us. How long can our politicians indulge in denial? If both parties ignore the uncomfortable facts, politics will be flooded with dangerous conspiracies and betrayal myths, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023
Take That's best ever songs - Top 30 as voted by fans in BBC Radio 2 countdown Where did your favourites feature in the Top 30 list? Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023
Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74 Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74 The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023
Daniel O'Donnell's 2023 wishlist includes surprising duet as he talks life, love and career There are many highlights for Daniel in a career spanning four decades and he prides himself on his connection with his legions of loyal fans. Irish Mirror · Jan 1, 2023
January is awful - so these are the gigs we're going to in the first month of 2023 We've picked out our favourites Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023
Foo Fighters' 'most difficult and tragic year' after Taylor Hawkins’ death 'Without our drummer, we never would have become the band we were', say band members as celebrities reflect on 2022 Wales Online · Jan 1, 2023
Fans of Take That to get 'perfect start' to new year BBC Radio2 listeners choose 1995 hit Never Forget as all-time favourite track as Cat Deeley counts down the band’s top 30 songs Wales Online · Jan 1, 2023
Jools Holland reveals secrets of the stars at New Year ahead of Annual Hootenanny Jools Holland will be tinkling into 2023 on his Annual Hootenanny this New Year's Eve on BBC2 – here he reflects on 30 years of welcoming in the New Year Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022 'I broke my back at trampoline class and feared I'd never walk or sing again - now I've won national music award' Rising music star Mica Millar was in a back brace for nine months and battled PTSD
Liverpool Echo · Dec 31, 2022 Beatles Sir Paul McCartney charges highest gig ticket prices in the world The 80-year-old performer raked in over £87.57m from just 16 shows in 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022 UB40 guitarist hits out at Tories and says country is like it was in the 1970s Singer and guitarist Robin Campbell has hit out at the Conservative Government, claiming the country is in the same bad state it was when the band formed decades ago
Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022 Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney charges highest ticket prices per gig across the world Sir Paul McCartney commands an average of more than £206 per head for his two-and-a-half hour shows in 2022. That’s 60 quid more than his nearest UK rivals Genesis and The Rolling Stones
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022 Simply Red announces ‘sad news’ as band member quits after 19 years ’He no longer wishes to tour,’ band said in statement
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022 Brian May: Knighthood Comes with ‘a Little Bit More Clout’ Queen guitarist Brian May is now a “Sir.” May, who also has a doctorate in astrophysics and is an animal welfare advocate, received a knighthood Friday as part of the UK’s annual New Year’s Honors list.
Daily Record · Dec 31, 2022 Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2022 full lineup including George Ezra and Gabrielle The iconic New Year's Eve programme airs tonight at 11.30pm.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022 Queen Consort danced the night away at Abba Voyage, report says Camilla attended the state-of-the-art performance with her grandchildren
Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022 Lewis Capaldi, Matty Healy and Liam Fray among huge Manchester shows in January Manchester's music venues is kicking off 2023 with some massive shows
Wales Online · Dec 31, 2022 Fans sing Brian May's praises after Queen legend becomes 'Sir Bri' Ace guitarist knighted in New Year Honours and vows to 'behave in a way which benefits the country and rest of the population'
Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022 Wham! finishes 2022 on top of Official Charts with Last Christmas The iconic Christmas song, performed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, was first released in 1984 and once held the record as the best-selling single never to have hit number one in the UK