Biffy Clyro experiment with garage rock and country rock Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil has been penning garage rock and country rock tunes. BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025
Limp Bizkit in emotional tribute to late bassist Sam Rivers at first show since his death Limp Bizkit have played their first concert since bassist Sam Rivers' death. BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025
“Miles Davis and all those guys would just record right to the vinyl. And I was fascinated by that. So I got that feeling in my stomach – butterflies”: Why Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry loves to record with no safety net It happened recently with a cover of a Bowie classic MusicRadar · Dec 1, 2025
Cameron Winter review – Geese wunderkind whittles confident rearrangements in an intimate show With two of the most-feted albums of the past 12 months under his belt, the New York singer-songwriter puts fresh spins on songs from his solo debut The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Reading and Leeds Festival announces Charli xcx among headliners for 2026 Next year’s line up features all British and Irish artists, and tickets are already on sale Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Most-streamed Christmas song of 21st century is not who you would expect Festive hit has been streamed more than 190 million times in the UK The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Reading and Leeds 2026: Charli XCX, Raye and Florence and the Machine among festival headliners Fontaines D.C., Dave and Chase & Status are also among the headline acts at the iconic twin festival next August Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
“He wanted it to sound tinny, so he literally put the mic in a tin. That’s the way he would chase ideas”: When Justin Hawkins and The Darkness teamed up with Queen’s eccentric producer, strange things happened with champagne buckets, panpipes and more They took a One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back MusicRadar · Dec 1, 2025
Olly Murs and The Ordinary Boys reunite on festive tune Christmas Starts Tonight Olly Murs and Sam Preston have reimagined Run This Town into the festive tune Christmas Starts Tonight. BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025
Reading and Leeds 2026: Headliners and lineup announced ahead of tickets going on sale Festivals have secured a number of exclusive performances, including from British pop star Charli XCX and rapper Dave The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep is most streamed 21st century Christmas song Coldplay’s Christmas Lights came second in the list. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Andrew Watt: Sir Elton John was 'extremely volatile' Sir Elton John's producer, Andrew Watt, found the legendary singer "extremely volatile" and low in confidence. BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025
Oasis musician lifts lid on tour secrets with 'world class catering' and lavish outings Oasis keyboard player Christian Madden has lifted the lid on the reunited rockers' "really special" world tour - revealing they all enjoyed "five star hotels and world class catering" as well as "back stage riders that never seemed to run out" while brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher really did "get… BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025
“More accomplished and mature than might be expected… Surprisingly contemporary for a 41-year-old collection”: Solstice’s prog-folk classic Silent Dance returns With assistance from Steven Wilson, band leader Andy Glass delivers a remix that even he can finally enjoy Louder · Dec 1, 2025
International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025 Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Hits Historic Over 2B Spotify Streams in 2025; Earns £2.1M Annually Mariah Carey's festive hit earns around £2.1 million annually, with the song having reached 2 billion Spotify streams in 2024 and poised to dominate charts again in 2025.
Metal Hammer · Dec 1, 2025 "I open my eyes and see the captain and co-pilot with an axe, chopping down the door to the cockpit": After 40 years of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Rea has some stories to share An interview with the author of Ozzy & Me, a book that offers rare insights into Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne away from the spotlight
BANG Premier · Nov 30, 2025 Stevie Nicks praises healing power of music Stevie Nicks has praised the "power of music" for helping her heal after fracturing her shoulder.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Phil Taylor obituary Other lives: Headteacher who made his mark in secondary schools in Greater Manchester
Guitar World · Nov 30, 2025 “You always get some guitar player stealing everyone’s thunder. Bass is mega-important – anyone who’s got an ounce of groove in them realises that”: How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments Mani famously played a paint-splattered Rickenbacker El Dorado bass through a Mesa/Boogie rig on this 1989 indie-pop classic
International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025 Ed Sheeran Shuts Down Taylor Swift Rift Rumours, Saying They 'Had a Four-Hour Catch-Up' After Engagement Ed Sheeran has shut down rumours of a rift with Taylor Swift, revealing they spent four hours catching up after he learned of her engagement via Instagram.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Wolf Alice review – indie chameleons sparkle on a glam-rock bender With 70s rock references, tinselly backdrop and some full-on cabaret-theatre vibes, the four-piece have undergone their most fun and complete reinvention yet
MusicRadar · Nov 30, 2025 “Michael said he knew when he was writing it that it was a hit. Quincy thought it was a hit. But I don’t think any of us knew how huge it was going to be”: The making of Billie Jean, the single that transformed Michael Jackson into a phenomenon Thriller turns 43 this week
International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025 Meet Raye: The Grammy Sensation Who Performed Sinatra Classics for Millie Bobby Brown's Big Day Grammy star Raye performed Sinatra classics at Millie Bobby Brown's wedding. Learn about Raye's age, net worth, famous songs and rising global success.
International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025 Inside Liam Payne's Final Years: Simon Cowell Discusses Fame and the Industry Pressures He Never Saw Coming Simon Cowell has reflected on the shock, grief, and harsh pressures of fame on young artists following the tragic death of Liam Payne in October 2024.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 ‘I sang karaoke with Novak Djokovic – a surreal experience’: Jacob Collier’s honest playlist The musical prodigy discovered Stevie Wonder aged two and danced to Brazilian jazz at a Grammys afterparty. But what song does he think is the best in the world?