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“Every single song a single, every single a hit, every hit a direct hit in the face of the man”: The Hives big up their new Mike D-co-produced record

Josh Homme also appears on album, due in August with a tour to follow

MusicRadar · Apr 3, 2025

A brief history of dance music – from basements to beaches, dancefloors have mirrored social change

When US rock'n'roll arrived in the UK in the mid-1950s, there were few places for British teenagers to dance to this exciting new genre. But by the early 1960s, dance venues specifically aimed at teenagers began to open in towns and cities.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

First look images: Radiohead's Thom Yorke transforms Hamlet into electrifying rock theatre

Rehearsal photos reveal cast performing radical 'Hail to the Thief' choreography for Shakespeare reimagining

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Kanye West appears to confirm Bianca Censori left him after disturbing social media rants

Rapper is infamous for spewing hateful messages on X and Instagram

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

“I freaked out when I saw it on stage. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s it. That’s the guitar I worked on’”: The incredible untold story of the mystery Martin that was specially commissioned in 1973 – and went viral with John Mayer 50 years later

Mayer's viral performance with Sheryl Crow in 2023 sent the guitar world into a frenzy when he took to the stage wielding on unidentified small-bodied 12-string acoustic – now its astonishing history has finally come to light

Guitar World · Apr 3, 2025

"Our manager gave us each $1000 and put us on the plane, economy class. We later found out we had received $250,000 for the show: he kept it all." The true story behind Black Sabbath's biggest show ever

On April 6, 1974, Black Sabbath performed for 250,000 rock fans at the first California Jam festival. It was a gig that would live long in the memory for all involved, for reasons both good and bad

Metal Hammer · Apr 3, 2025

“Good For Her”: Bianca Censori Dumped Kanye, Tried To Have Him Committed, Leaked Song Reveals

Kanye, who rapped about Bianca having a panic attack and leaving him, compared his relationship to Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ romance with Cassie Ventura. The post “Good For Her”: Bianca Censori Dumped Kanye, Tried To Have Him Committed, Leaked Song Reveals first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Apr 3, 2025

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, 'Track ll: The Lost Albums'

Bruce Springsteen knows what his fans want

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Kourtney Kardashian's Son Reign Responds to Rumors That Justin Bieber Is His Real Dad

He appeared on Scooter Jackson's Instagram Live.

Marie Claire · Apr 3, 2025

Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend

The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025