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For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst

While Australian artists are rushing the Grammys, local musicians are fighting to be heard at home.

AAP · Jan 30

Why Do Grammy Snubs Hurt Fans More Than The Artists? Psychologists Have The Answer

From Britney Spears to Beyoncé, from Ariana Grande to Taylor Swift, Grammy snubs have sparked fury from fandoms, turning award losses into cultural flashpoints.

Bored Panda · Jan 30

Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson top singles and album charts

The former bandmates’ double victory comes 15 years after One Direction topped the singles chart for the first time with What Makes You Beautiful.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Cool new proggy sounds from Arcane Roots, Karnivool, Crippled Black Phoenix and more in Prog's new Tracks Of The Week

Great new prog you must hear from Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns, plantoid, Maebe and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week

Louder · Jan 30

Sky-high prices for London hotels during Harry Styles residency

The average cost of local accommodation on a concert night is £932, according to research as hotels cash in on star’s record-breaking Wembley run

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Grammys 2026: When is the ceremony, who’s performing, presenters, red carpet time and how to watch

Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar will all be appearing at the ceremony in Los Angeles this weekend

The Independent UK · Jan 30

“I just said, ‘Sell all the assets…’ not really thinking that this instrument would accrue so much in value”: Facing mounting debts, Nick Beggs sold off the bass he used on Kajagoogoo’s Too Shy – 40 years later his fans helped him buy it back

A family intervention and the generosity of Beggs' fans reunited him with his much-loved bass – and he found a musical way of rewarding them

Guitar World · Jan 30

Spice Girls are closer to a reunion than in ‘a very long time,’ says Mel C

‘I’m always keeping my fingers crossed,’ says the singer as speculation continues to mount

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Who will, and who should, win at the 2026 Grammys tonight

GRAMMY AWARDS 2026: The biggest night in music is taking place this weekend. Music editor Roisin O’Connor goes through her predictions for who could take home the top prizes

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Brian May says US is currently too dangerous for Queen to tour there

Queen guitarist says ‘everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment’ when asked about touring plans

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30