Oasis and Phil Collins lead British Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honours Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, Joy Division and New Order are the other British acts being honoured this year The Independent UK · Apr 14
"They looked good from the audience, but if you were near them there were an awful lot of casualties." The day the Rolling Stones accidentally killed thousands of butterflies What better way to pay tribute to a fallen comrade? Louder · Apr 14
Oasis lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductees Oasis, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol and more will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year. BANG Premier · Apr 14
'It was amazing!' Diplo defends Justin Bieber following Coachella criticism DJ and music producer Diplo has defended Justin Bieber following criticism over the pop star's Coachella headline set, insisting it was "awesome" and he branded the pop star "legendary" for singing along to YouTube videos of his hits. BANG Premier · Apr 14
“I opened the curtains a bit and said, ‘Look at all these people who’ve paid to see us!’ I didn’t realise that was the worst thing I could have done”: Carl Palmer on Keith Emerson, and how his death wasn’t the worst part of losing him They met when Palmer stood in with Fleetwood Mac for a show with The Nice. Half a century of amazing music and friendship followed. The drummer reveals what they’d be doing today if Emerson was still alive Louder · Apr 14
Iron Maiden, Oasis, Billy Idol and Phil Collins to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year "I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an utter, complete load of bollocks" - Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Metal Hammer · Apr 14
Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Founder and Lead Guitarrist, Dead at 64 Felipe Staiti, the guitarist and co-founder who helped turn Enanitos Verdes into one of the defining bands of rock en español, has died at 64 in his hometown of Mendoza, Argentina. Latin Times · Apr 14
Mariah Carey and Shakira Out, Celia Cruz in: Meet the Inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Monday, delivering a list full of heavyweight names, but for Latino music fans, the headline landed with two very different emotions. Celia Cruz is finally headed into the Cleveland institution, while Shakira, despite being one of this… Latin Times · Apr 14
Wu-Tang Clan and Queen Latifah lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame US inductees Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Independent UK · Apr 14
"They were doing something totally unique and otherworldly. It was mysterious and thrilling." 10 songs that Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland wishes he had written 10 songs which shaped Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland's life and music Metal Hammer · Apr 14
Britney Spears Enters 'Indefinite' Rehab After Tearful Intervention by Adult Sons Sean and Jayden: Report Britney Spears has reportedly entered an open‑ended rehab programme after an emotional intervention from her sons Sean and Jayden, with sources saying the 44‑year‑old is prioritising long‑term mental health and stability over a quick comeback. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
"We learned everything from the Wipers." The story behind the obscure debut album which inspired Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and changed the sound of Seattle rock "They started the Seattle sound 15 years too early" - Kurt Cobain Louder · Apr 13
"Trust me, the music that he's into, it’ll make your songs be like Mary Had a Little Lamb." How Sopranos legend Stevie Van Zandt persuaded Bruce Springsteen to take a chance on future Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg How Jay Weinberg went from playing New York bars to playing stadiums with Bruce Springsteen as a teenager Metal Hammer · Apr 13
Following their Justin Bieber support slot at Coachella, The Strokes announce world tour in support of new album Reality Awaits NYC indie rockers unveil 2026 tour itinerary Louder · Apr 13
What Hi-Fi? · Apr 13 Here’s why this “unerringly ordinary and, to be brutal, boring” vinyl record is worth £19,000 I went down the rare vinyl rabbit hole – and it’s a pretty Dark place
The Guardian - US · Apr 13 Woman arrested for allegedly stalking Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham Michelle Dick accused of dousing Buckingham with an unknown substance in March and damaging his car before fleeing
The Times of India · Apr 13 Fake Oasis tickets scam: Fraudster who duped friends out of £4,000 gets 12-month community order A woman who sold fake tickets to see Oasis has been handed a 12-month community order after conning friends and acquaintances out of thousands of pounds.
International Business Times UK · Apr 13 Justin Bieber 2026 Coachella Performance Explained: Why Star Played Old YouTube Videos Instead Of Singing Live Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 set saw the star playing old YouTube videos of his biggest hits instead of performing them live, raising fresh questions about his 2022 $200m catalogue sale.
What Hi-Fi? · Apr 13 The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026) Which disc has snagged the top spot?
The Independent UK · Apr 13 The Strokes announce UK arena tour for their first return in three years The iconic indie rock group will play London, Newcastle and Manchester in October
MusicRadar · Apr 13 “Some of these recordings, on crappy little cassette tapes from the early '90s, sound incredible”: Meet the fan who has recorded over 10,000 gigs and is now letting everyone download the audio Aadam Jacobs’ collection is gradually going online
MusicRadar · Apr 13 “Joni hates the word ‘confessional’ as she thinks it implies you’ve done something wrong”: Brandi Carlile names her favourite Joni Mitchell album – and hails Joni’s 1971 classic as a record that “changed songwriting forever” Carlile and Mitchell have formed a strong bond in recent years
Guitar World · Apr 13 “The whole idea of the band was to assume a bit of a satirical approach to rock music”: Angine de Poitrine, the viral math rock band, reveal that their microtonal approach started as an “inside joke” The madcap Canadians have taken the world by storm, but they aren't taking themselves seriously
Evening Standard · Apr 13 The Strokes announce London O2 Arena gig in first UK dates in three years The Strokes will perform at The O2 on October 6
Guitar World · Apr 13 “IDLES were bigger supporters of me than I was. I thought, ‘I'm not capable.’ They were like, ‘You just need to commit to it’”: Masca’s Tina Maynard on how three months in IDLES reinvented her playing – and why Teles are underrated grunge tools On Love Letters, the Bristol, UK-based guitarist and frontwoman of ‘heavy pop’ trio Masca showcases a hard-won confidence as a guitarist and tonesmith