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Karol G and Shakira Tie in Nominations: Colombia's Premios Juventud Showdown

Karol G and Shakira arrive with six nominations each at the 2026 Premios Juventud, the edition Colombia dominates, held in Europe for the first time.

Latin Times · Aug 17

“I was just lying on a stretcher with intravenous liquid going in”: Ghost’s Tobias Forge remembers the severe food poisoning that forced him to cancel Mexico gig last year

The costumed hard rockers scrapped the first of three shows in Mexico City, which was set to be filmed for their upcoming documentary 2 Big To Rig

Metal Hammer · Aug 17

Remembering Derry Brownson: The founding member who defined the 90s dance-rock sound with EMF’s ‘Unbelievable’

British rock group EMF's influential keyboardist Derry Brownson has passed away. He was 55 years old and bravely fought a brain tumor. Brownson was a key figure in the band's genre-bending sound. EMF achieved global success with their debut single and album. His innovative musical contributions left a lasting impact…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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Bad Bunny caught up in copyright case that could see massive consequences for reggaeton as a genre

Dispute centres on what constitutes the dembow ‘riddim’

MusicRadar · Aug 17

Julian Lloyd Webber ‘very grateful’ for successful treatment for prostate cancer

The renowned cellist is the brother of composer and theatre impresario Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Bonnie Tyler is remembered as worldwide star at her Welsh funeral

Fans have gathered outside a Welsh church to honor singer Bonnie Tyler, who died last month at age 75

The Independent UK · Aug 17

‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service

Many in the crowd watching on screen outside minster have stories of meeting or knowing singer, who died in July

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

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“At around $69, it’s hard to think of another pedal that’s so cheap, so reliable, and that so many famous players continue to use on their ’boards”: Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive review

We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world

Guitar World · Aug 17

Eastwood debuts the Micawber, a Keith Richards-inspired Tele-type factory-fitted with five strings

The Rolling Stones guitarist famously deems the sixth string unnecessary when churning out open G riffs. Eastwood has built the Micawber with that in mind

Guitar World · Aug 17

Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music

‘You’ve got to see this girl!’ Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

‘People tell me it helped them with their rehab. I have to explain: Sorry, it’s not about alcohol – I was just a kid singing about injustice’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Next year’s Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled

Next year’s competition won’t take place in the country’s capital, an announcement that even surprised Bulgarian winner, Dara

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Beware: these vinyl albums are actually worse than their streaming versions

Some are lacking entire tracks – and fans are understandably miffed

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 17

“The studio manager came out with a guitar case and said, ‘We have something here that Jimi might have wanted you to have’”: Peter Frampton on how he ended up with one of Jimi Hendrix’s most experimental instruments

Frampton used the surprise gift when he was playing alongside David Bowie

Guitar World · Aug 17

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh dies at 76

Dave Marsh, a renowned music critic known for his influential books on Bruce Springsteen, has died at 76

MusicRadar · Aug 17

“Prince liked it loud on stage - Your head would be vibrating after those shows. Your body and your mind were shaken to the core”: We find out what it was really like being on-stage with Prince

A Prince show was a bombastic affair, but what was it like backing up his Royal Badness himself? MusicRadar spoke to two former Revolution members to find out…

Guitar World · Aug 17

“Playing with her taught me how it feels to situate oneself within great songs”: Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years – including an industrial-metal icon and the son of a rock legend

Guitarists from across the musical map joined forces on Lost Weekend

Metal Hammer · Aug 17

“I was 18 when I recorded it, so we didn’t know anything about writing, about recording, about singing”: Nightwish’s Floor Jansen on her worst album – and the prog metal deep cut which makes her cry

The velvet-voiced symphonic metal singer details the soundtrack of her life

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Evening Standard · Aug 17

Bonnie Tyler was ‘one of a kind’ and ‘loved by millions’, mourners told

Fans applauded and shouted ‘goodbye’ as the singer’s white coffin was carried into Swansea Minster on Monday.

MusicRadar · Aug 17

“He heard us playing his song electric. You could see the gears grinding in his head. It was like watching a slow-motion lightning bolt”: How The Byrds reinvented a great Bob Dylan song and inspired Dylan to revolutionise his music

It was the first Dylan track to land at No 1 despite him not playing on it

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Glastonbury 2027: Latest headliner rumours and strongest contenders for the Pyramid Stage

Festival organiser Emily Eavis has revealed that three headliners have been booked for 2027

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Disgraced Rocker Ryan Adams Sells Off Prized Possessions After Admitting He Is 'Broke and Sick'

Ryan Adams cancels his European tour due to health and financial issues, selling personal items. The musician's career remains affected by past controversies and current struggles.

MusicRadar · Aug 17

“We were just looking at each other like, ‘Holy crap,' Like, he has turned back time”: Geddy Lee talks about the vocal prep he had to do for Rush’s 50 Something tour

Frontman had to take singing lessons to reach his full range

Guitar World · Aug 17

How a Fender Strat anniversary event led to Queen’s first world tour since Freddie Mercury’s death: “Brian May got on the phone to me and said, ‘You have to look at what we just did’”

May shared the Strat Pack stage with a singer whose performance convinced him to get the Queen machine up and running again

Guitar World · Aug 17

“I wasn’t there to play correct notes. I was there to see old friends”: Ritchie Blackmore opens up on his Deep Purple reunion performance

Blackmore has hit back at critics of his playing in Smoke on the Water

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The Latest Breaking News on Music

Karol G and Shakira Tie in Nominations: Colombia's Premios Juventud Showdown

“I was just lying on a stretcher with intravenous liquid going in”: Ghost’s Tobias Forge remembers the severe food poisoning that forced him to cancel Mexico gig last year

Remembering Derry Brownson: The founding member who defined the 90s dance-rock sound with EMF’s ‘Unbelievable’

Bad Bunny caught up in copyright case that could see massive consequences for reggaeton as a genre

Julian Lloyd Webber ‘very grateful’ for successful treatment for prostate cancer

Bonnie Tyler is remembered as worldwide star at her Welsh funeral

‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service

“At around $69, it’s hard to think of another pedal that’s so cheap, so reliable, and that so many famous players continue to use on their ’boards”: Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive review

Eastwood debuts the Micawber, a Keith Richards-inspired Tele-type factory-fitted with five strings

Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music

‘You’ve got to see this girl!’ Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

Next year’s Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled

Beware: these vinyl albums are actually worse than their streaming versions

“The studio manager came out with a guitar case and said, ‘We have something here that Jimi might have wanted you to have’”: Peter Frampton on how he ended up with one of Jimi Hendrix’s most experimental instruments

Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh dies at 76

“Prince liked it loud on stage - Your head would be vibrating after those shows. Your body and your mind were shaken to the core”: We find out what it was really like being on-stage with Prince

“Playing with her taught me how it feels to situate oneself within great songs”: Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years – including an industrial-metal icon and the son of a rock legend

“I was 18 when I recorded it, so we didn’t know anything about writing, about recording, about singing”: Nightwish’s Floor Jansen on her worst album – and the prog metal deep cut which makes her cry

Bonnie Tyler was ‘one of a kind’ and ‘loved by millions’, mourners told

“He heard us playing his song electric. You could see the gears grinding in his head. It was like watching a slow-motion lightning bolt”: How The Byrds reinvented a great Bob Dylan song and inspired Dylan to revolutionise his music

Glastonbury 2027: Latest headliner rumours and strongest contenders for the Pyramid Stage

Disgraced Rocker Ryan Adams Sells Off Prized Possessions After Admitting He Is 'Broke and Sick'

“We were just looking at each other like, ‘Holy crap,' Like, he has turned back time”: Geddy Lee talks about the vocal prep he had to do for Rush’s 50 Something tour

How a Fender Strat anniversary event led to Queen’s first world tour since Freddie Mercury’s death: “Brian May got on the phone to me and said, ‘You have to look at what we just did’”

“I wasn’t there to play correct notes. I was there to see old friends”: Ritchie Blackmore opens up on his Deep Purple reunion performance