Morrissey review, Make-Up is a Lie: Best approached as a minefield 3/5 Former Smiths frontman doesn’t make it easy for the listener, even if there are some good songs on his latest album The Independent UK · Mar 6
Britney Spears breaks silence after arrest as pal tells her to leave LA and 'people she is associating with' Pop star, 44, ‘to take the right steps’ following arrest in California on suspicion of driving under influence of drugs and alcohol Evening Standard · Mar 6
I had a front row seat at the Blur v Oasis frenzy – here’s what a new play gets bang on and bafflingly wrong In 1995, the bands tussled for No 1 – and the Britpop crown. Our writer was on the inside of the mad-for-it contest. Does The Battle accurately capture this divisive moment? And what was Noel’s problem with risotto? The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
“These dominated stages behind some of the biggest names in rock”: Mesa/Boogie brings back the fire-breathing Triple Rectifier in a classic finish – reviving one of the most impactful amps it ever created This limited edition drop puts the custom-order look back in style, presenting 150-watts of legendary high-gain performance – and a sound that shaped '90s rock and metal Guitar World · Mar 6
“Even when we went to collect the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1980, I was thinking, ‘How did this happen?’”: This No.1 hit is the pinnacle of yacht rock, but its smooth sound belies its tortuous creation When Michael McDonald teamed up with Kenny Loggins, there was magic in the air MusicRadar · Mar 6
Inside Britney Spears' Rollercoaster Years Since Winning Back Her Freedom Explore Britney Spears' life after the end of her conservatorship, including her marriage, music, memoir, and recent legal troubles. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
“I remember he had these massive hands… I said, ‘Mr King, my name is Joanne and I’m 13, and I think I’m going to be a blues guitarist’”: Joanne Shaw Taylor’s life-changing first meeting with the great B.B. King Joanne Shaw Taylor was just a young kid when she met B.B. King. Now she is paying tribute to the King of the Blues on Joe Bonamassa’s all-star album Guitar World · Mar 6
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ review: Blue Peter meets Berghain 3/5 This is an objectively terrible melange of synthesisers and a very loud man, but at least it’s not beige The Independent UK · Mar 6
Harry Styles enters new era with disco-tinged album Harry Styles is back and in his disco era with Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. BANG Premier · Mar 6
December 10 on their tight bond and wanting to be different from other boy bands on the market December 10 have opened up about spending every waking hour together and building a strong bond despite their different styles. BANG Premier · Mar 6
SEVENTEEN's Mingyu Abruptly Leaves Fancall — Here's Why He Ditched SEVENTEEN's Mingyu ends a video fan call after a fan's inappropriate request, sparking discussions on fan call etiquette. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
Stormzy secretly recording long-awaited fourth album Stormzy has been secretly recording his long-awaited new album, his first in four years. BANG Premier · Mar 6
Damon Albarn used 'replica of Lou Reed's voice' on Gorillaz track Damon Albarn used a "replica of Lou Reed's voice" on Gorillaz track The Plastic Guru - which features on new album The Mountain - because he wasn't allowed to feature the original recording of the late star. BANG Premier · Mar 6
Cool new proggy sounds you need to hear from Long Distance Calling, VLMV, Lorenzo Bedini and Amanda Lehmann and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week Ace new prog you must hear from Maebe, Port Noir, Holosoil, Marley Davidson and more in all new racks Of The Week Louder · Mar 6
Louder · Mar 6 We celebrate Keith Emerson on the cover of the new issue of Prog Magazine, which is on sale now! Plus Francis Dunnery, Pat Metheny, Gong, Clive. Nolan, Soft Machine, Ulver, Bill Nelson's Orchestra Futura, Godsticks, Magnus Martin and loads more...
Louder · Mar 6 "We wanted a song about castles and crossbows." The magical relationship between Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio celebrated on the monumental Rainbow - The Temple Of The King 1975-76 Nine CDs of Ritchie, Ronnie and Rainbow
Louder · Mar 6 "To us, this was a decent album track, no more. We certainly did not think it could be a single!" Without the support of two American DJs, one of rock's classic singles might never have been released Had Thin Lizzy's manager not had an ear for a good tune and some American DJs not picked up on it, Phil Lynott & Co. might never have released their signature song
MusicRadar · Mar 6 “In terms of the guitar solo, he just keeps going! You think, ‘OK, surely it’s time to wrap it up?’ But no, he keeps going and it’s great”: The genius of David Gilmour in Pink Floyd’s greatest songs – by Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Stu Mackenzie and more Plus! Comfortably Numb or comfortably dumb? Find out with our Pink Floyd quiz challenge
BANG Premier · Mar 6 Justin Timberlake wins restraining order to stop release of arrest footage Justin Timberlake has won a temporary restraining order to stop the release of footage taken by police officers on their body cameras during his arrest in New York in 2024.
Louder · Mar 6 “I drove a different Ferrari to the studio every day. David Gilmour and Nick Mason would wait outside to see which one”: How Sammy Hagar tried and failed to become a prog star after falling for Pink Floyd Montrose and Van Halen frontman regrets that he never got to make his concept album about aliens and space travel under the banner Sammy Wilde And Dustcloud
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Experience: I lost my arm – now I’m one of the fastest drummers in the world One afternoon, I set up my kit and taped a drumstick to my amputated arm
Metal Hammer · Mar 6 Guns N' Roses announce stadium tour in Australia and New Zealand with Airbourne Guns N' Roses will head down under following dates in Latin America, the US and Europe
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Look Mum No Computer, the UK’s Eurovision 2026 contestant, unveils his song: ‘A real banger’ Electronic musician is hoping to win over fans with his Britpop and Eighties synth-influenced track
The Independent UK · Mar 5 The world was rooting for Britney Spears when she broke free — now concerns are growing over her very public spiral IN FOCUS: When Spears was released from her conservatorship in November 2021, her fans celebrated in the streets. Less than five years on, the pop superstar’s DUI arrest comes amid growing concern for her wellbeing, writes Kevin E G Perry
The Independent UK · Mar 5 B2K and Bow Wow's Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountability The platinum-selling R&B group B2K has reunited for the upcoming Boys 4 Life Tour, and they’re co-headlining with fellow 2000s superstar, Bow Wow