Katseye announce world tour including UK and Ireland shows The Wildworld tour which will see the group performing across Europe and North America in autumn. Evening Standard · May 13
“The cycle of album-tour-album-tour is dying. It’s long been dead at our end of the scale”: This prog band took a risk to escape broken music industry models. So far, it’s paying off Anglo-Welsh quintet wrote enough material for a double album, but that’s not the format it’s being released in. Have they found a way to break the mould? Louder · May 13
“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there Guitar World · May 13
‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026 Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to dominate this year’s grand final. Bangaranga! The Guardian - UK · May 13
I saw Angine de Poitrine live – and witnessed the greatest polka-dot guitar hero since Randy Rhoads and Buddy Guy Some have dismissed the microtonal duo as a gimmick, but their musicianship is no joke Guitar World · May 13
Bullet For My Valentine eyeing January 2027 release for long-awaited eighth album: “Once the machine starts, that’s it for 14, 18 months” Drummer Jason Bowld says that the metalcore heroes will finish the follow-up to their 2021 self-titled effort in June and release a long string of singles Metal Hammer · May 13
“The head of LA’s Mexican mafia was in a cell next to me. He passed me a note and asked for an autograph for his daughter”: The hair-raising adventures of ’90s rock icons Stone Temple Pilots and their doomed singer Scott Weiland “I could not seem to put more than 30 days of abstinence together” MusicRadar · May 13
“It’s like, so raw; his passion and that bluesy piano… I couldn't get enough”: Alicia Keys is joined by Raye to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Songs In A Minor, which featured a notable cover of a Prince b-side “I’ll just never forget the way that landed on me when I first heard it, because he's playing the piano and he's just stomping his foot on the floor” MusicRadar · May 13
"Somehow I’m still here, and I’m still in one piece." The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon shares first new solo music in five years Listen here to new Brian Fallon songs Not Bad For New Jersey and Better Before Louder · May 13
Mýa returns with her first album in 8 years, the throwback 'Retrospect.' She says it's all about joy R&B singer Mýa will release her tenth studio album and first full-length in eight years on Friday The Independent UK · May 13
A ‘lost’ Vaughan Williams song is exciting news but what else remains to be ‘found’? All kinds of musical riches by formerly overlooked composers may be languishing in lofts and dusty archives. The Guardian - UK · May 13
Is Bonnie Tyler Still in a Coma? Latest Health Update From Portugal Bonnie Tyler, 74, is stable but seriously ill in a Faro hospital after emergency intestinal surgery. Her team remains optimistic about her recovery amid widespread support from fans and fellow artists. International Business Times UK · May 13
Boy George ‘so sad’ he did not make Eurovision final with San Marino entry The singer was part of the San Marino entry alongside Senhit with their song Superstar but the pair were eliminated from the contest on Tuesday. Evening Standard · May 13
“We did call him because we owed him that. He was important for the band”: Alex Van Halen says they tried to recruit Michael Anthony for Van Halen’s David Lee Roth reunion Wolfgang Van Halen would take Anthony’s place, but he didn’t get the gig because of “family influences,” the drummer says Guitar World · May 13
MusicRadar · May 13 This is definitely, maybe your best chance to nail Oasis guitar tones – Noel Gallagher’s pedalboards have gone up for sale Built for Gallagher by touring gear guru Mike Hill, these 'boards come straight from the Chief's collection
The Economic Times · May 13 Quote of the Day by legendary rock singer Jon Bon Jovi: “You can't win 'til you're not afraid to lose” — Inspiring quote on courage, overcoming fear of failure, taking risks, personal growth and achieving success in life Quote of the Day by Jon Bon Jovi: Jon Bon Jovi’s powerful quote, “You can't win 'til you're not afraid to lose,” offers a timeless message about courage, resilience, and personal growth. The timeless saying emphasizes how fear of failure often prevents people from taking risks, pursuing dreams, or embracing…
Louder · May 13 "If Michael Hutchence says anything about me, I'll go back down there and kick his ass!" The "horrific" Guns N' Roses show with INXS that led a disgusted fan to break their copy of Appetite For Destruction into pieces and mail it to Slash "It was a huge disaster in front of 65,000 people. We fell apart"
Louder · May 13 “Music, art, death, time – they’re all part of the same thing. I can’t articulate it. I’m just some stoned goofball with a guitar”: How Gong became more Gong than ever with latest album Bright Spirit The most stable line-up in the band’s six-decade history have completed their first trilogy, with new spiritual insight and an old but well-loved guitar style borrowed from Syd Barrett
International Business Times UK · May 13 Taylor Swift Praised for 'Simplicity' For Waiting 'Alone in Buffet Line' at Travis Kelce Teammate's Wedding Taylor Swift impressed guests at Karlaftis's wedding with her down-to-earth behaviour, participating in festivities and waiting in line for food
Metal Hammer · May 13 Stoner/doom stalwarts Green Lung return with riffy single Evil In This House ahead of first-ever festival headline show The Londoners will headline Desertfest this weekend and release their fourth album, Necropolitan, in September
Metal Hammer · May 13 “We’ve played each other songs, but we still haven’t come eye-to-eye on how things should be done”: 15 years after their comeback, will there ever be a sixth System Of A Down album? Since reuniting in 2011, System Of A Down have headlined festivals, packed arenas and released two songs. What’s the situation with their long-anticipated follow-up to Mezmerize and Hypnotize? Well, don’t hold your breath.
The Independent UK · May 13 Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel's participation Calls to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation have led to alternative concerts across Europe
MusicRadar · May 13 "There are producers who make hit records. Then there are producers who leave a lasting mark on people’s hearts and lives. Jack did both": John Lennon and Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas has died He also produced Cheap Trick, Patti Smith and Supertramp
Guitar World · May 13 “Some believed she drove her car off a cliff in Canada. Others claimed she started a new life in Brazil”: She was a pioneering singer-songwriter who disappeared without a trace – now 50 years on, Connie Converse is finally getting her dues One of the first true singer-songwriters Connie Converse was an ill-fit for her own time. Decades on from her mysterious disappearance, her music is being pressed on vinyl by Jack White’s Third Man Records
BANG Premier · May 13 Liam Gallagher teases 'possible' Oasis Celtic Park show amid 2027 tour buzz Liam Gallagher has sparked fresh speculation about a 2027 return to Scotland for Oasis after hinting online that a Celtic Park concert could be on the cards.