Gallaghers accumulated £375 million last year and have made Sunday Times Rich List They’ve come a long way from Burnage MusicRadar · May 15
The story of Genesis and A Trick Of The Tail is on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now! Plus Hawkwind, Clannad, Devin Townsend, Ed O'Brien, Bruce Soord, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Crown Lands, Midge Ure, Yes and loads more... Louder · May 15
Give It Away? No – the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their back catalogue to Warners for $300 million Deal is separate to their publishing rights sale of 2021 MusicRadar · May 15
Marisa Anderson: The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music review – Harry Smith’s archives light up again The US guitarist excavates the outer reaches of the famed collector’s work, pointedly – and beautifully – reinterpreting songs from nations touched by major US conflicts The Guardian - UK · May 15
‘I had to start living for me’: Suzette Charles on winning Miss America, confronting Bill Cosby and releasing her debut album 33 years late From late-night calls with Stevie Wonder to tours with Frank Sinatra, the US singer seemed primed for success – so what caused her to hide from the public for decades? Finally back in the spotlight, she tells her remarkable story The Guardian - UK · May 15
Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get just three minutes to impress The Independent UK · May 15
"The guitar pyrotechnics are more of a controlled blaze these days, but the flame is still keenly felt." Peter Frampton's long adventure continues on Carry The Light Peter Frampton picks up the torch again Louder · May 15
Deep Purple announce high-end hifi hookup with audio company Revox Only 223 days until Christmas! Louder · May 15
Eurovision 2026: What type of songs have made it to the final? There are few deviations from fashionable musical styles in this year’s entries. Evening Standard · May 15
Soul icon Clarence Carter dead aged 90 after brutal health battle The Grammy-winning singer behind Slip Away and cult favourite Strokin’ died following a battle with cancer and pneumonia, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans revisiting the soundtrack of their youth. BANG Premier · May 15
Britney Spears denies claims she had ‘knife-wielding, barking meltdown’ at restaurant A representative for Britney Spears has denied reports the singer endangered diners during a restaurant outing, insisting the incident was exaggerated by witnesses and online reports. BANG Premier · May 15
Canada is welcome to join Eurovision, says song contest director ‘We know that Mark Carney wants to sort of embrace Europe,’ says competition director Martin Green The Guardian - AU · May 14
"The key to the band's sound is that all the guys in the band are really into progressive rock..." Magic Pie beat a case of writer's block to make sixth album Maestro Norwegian proggers (with an Icelandic singer) Magic Pie dialled up the heavy rock quota on 2025's Maestro, their first new album for six years Louder · May 14
Eurovision viewers deliver damning verdicts for UK singer Look Mum No Computer: ‘I’m crying’ Singer Sam Battle’s zany performance was panned by some fans, while others hailed it as ‘bonkers but brilliant’ The Independent UK · May 14
The Independent UK · May 14 The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal
Latin Times · May 14 Ye's Wildest Comeback Yet? Live Nation Israel Is Producing His New Concert in a Former Soviet Republic Nothing captures the bizarre contradictions of 2026 quite like Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, performing in the former Soviet republic of Georgia while being backed by Live Nation Israel, a partnership almost impossible to imagine just a year ago.
Evening Standard · May 14 'Car crash': Eurovision 2026 fans deliver scathing verdict on UK Look Mum No Computer performance UK entry Sam Battle has already qualified for Saturday’s grand final as one of the big four countries
International Business Times UK · May 14 Will Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Tie the Knot This Weekend? Singer Reportedly Calling Guests to Shield Wedding From Leaks Taylor Swift is reportedly phoning friends directly with ultra‑secret wedding details as speculation over her upcoming nuptials to Travis Kelce reaches fever pitch.
The Guardian - AU · May 14 Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance There was wind, there was fire, there was Goodrem’s remarkable upper-range – resulting in a refreshingly self-assured offering from Australia
Bored Panda · May 14 Britney Spears’ Rep Breaks Silence After Chaotic LA Restaurant Incident Involving Knife Sparks Fresh Concern “Looks like a publicity stunt, trying to be relevant again,” added one netizen.
Evening Standard · May 14 The Rolling Stones perform as younger selves in new CGI music video The video shows de-aged versions of the trio performing their new song In The Stars.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Clarence Carter, US soul star who had hits with Patches and more, dies aged 90 Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door Santa
Guitar World · May 14 “I saw a line of people wrapped way down the block. I thought maybe Bill Clinton was in town, but it was for our show”: How a young Blind Melon made it big with No Rain Channeling Dickey Betts and using different gear paid off for the band in 1992. But it wouldn’t have happened if their label hadn’t been so supportive, guitarist Rogers Stevens says
The Independent UK · May 14 After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with 'Iceman'? A new album from Drake is nearly here
Evening Standard · May 14 ‘We’re desperate for points’: UK Eurovision fans flock to Vienna for semi-final British fans have turned out to support Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle,