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“His influence is referenced by many contemporary drummers and he has no doubt spawned his fair share of copyists”: 6 of the most inspirational drummers of all time

Welcome to MusicRadar’s Drums Week! To kick things off, we’re spotlighting some of the most consequential sticksmen of all time

MusicRadar · Aug 22, 2025

“Instead of shouting ‘Maiden! Maiden!’ they were going ‘Sooty! Sooty!’”: Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain's funniest moment

His famous drum battle with two glove puppets

MusicRadar · Aug 22, 2025

Do you remember the first time? Why Britpop nostalgia just won’t go away

Robbie Williams has named his new album after it, there’s a new play about the Oasis and Blur rivalry, an avalanche of books, fashion lines … and even a Britpop lager

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

“They take the scenic route, never rushing to the destination. Keep an open mind”: Steve Rothery and Thorsten Quaeschning, as Bioscope, go on a journey with Gentō

Cinematic soundscapes offer a widescreen experience for those who want to commit

Louder · Aug 22, 2025

Royel Otis: Hickey review – Australian duo come off as problematic exes on their second album

3/5 Lead single ‘Moody’ caused controversy over lyrics that played into tired stereotypes of the nagging girlfriend – other tracks riff on themes of dark distrust

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Album reviews: Laufey – A Matter of Time, and Mac DeMarco – Guitar

Laufey’s gorgeous, romantic third album feels like a brilliant throwback, while Mac DeMarco’s low-fi release is slight, if unremarkable

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Kneecap press on with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs

Rap trio will face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play Rock en Seine festival on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

"He's up there with Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan": New York rock'n'roller Willie Nile on Vincent Van Gogh, Irish goodbyes and the greatest songwriter you've never heard of

After four years, Willie Nile's new album The Great Yellow Light was worth the wait

Louder · Aug 22, 2025

Brent Hinds RIP: The world of music pays tribute

Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta - Tool, Slash, Trivium, Opeth, Zakk Wylde and more pay tribute

Metal Hammer · Aug 22, 2025

Cristian Castro and Cousin Fernanda Castro Team Up for 'Los Hilos del Pasado Telenovela' Theme and New Album

The Mexican artist presented the duet on 'Despierta América', Univision's morning show. Cristian Castro sang with his cousin, who wrote the song, and talked about his new album.

Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025